by cecylia on September 21, 2011
Hello hello! Lately you’ve heard me talk a bit about a new shoe label I’ve fallen head over heels in love with – Habbot. Habbot is the only Australian shoe label where all the styles are made in Italy. With many shoe designers moving production to the land of the Orient, Annie Abbot still stands firm with her Italian manufacturers. Despite increased production costs, difficulty with logistics and language barriers, an ex-buyer of Net-a-Porter and former business strategic manager of Sass & Bide, does not waver to deliver the very best to shoe lovers Down Under and across the globe. As an avid footwear fan, you have probably seen a glimpse of my shoe-drobe (See here to rejog your memory), I am so passionate about Annie’s shoes because they are unique, beautiful and oh so comfortable. For those of you who have visited Annie’s Pop Up store in the magnificent GPO you would be familiar with the beautiful Sarah Hankinson mural and Annie’s giraffe sculpture. For friends across the globe, here is a virtual tour :)
Sally, personal stylist ‘Styled by Sally’, came to visit us, she has the Habbot Torreblanca shoes. To read more about Habbot, the Age recently published an article about the small business owner here.
Outfit: Vintage jacket (a similar one by Chloe on SALE here), shirt, necklace, Calvin Klein jeans (see a similar pair here), Habbot Torres sandals
The Habbot Pop Up store: Level One GPO until Mid October.
I hope that you are having a beautiful week, wearing beautiful shoes. Here’s a shoe fact for you, did you know that the concept of having left and right shoes was only created over a century ago? How unthinkable!
by cecylia on November 4, 2010
As I often tell people, one of my fafourite and most rewarding part of my hectic life is to be able to wear pieces designed by amazing creative minds. That is what captured my heart about Antonia Goy’s designs last time I met her at the showroom in The Ritz and yet again this time at Paris Fashion Week. I had been waiting for an opportunity to wear this dress made by her, and what better opportunity to wear it than an appointment with her?
Antonia’s AW10/11 collection was inspired by the lizards and the foldings of the earth and her SS11 collection captures the sculptural qualities of smoke. Ah I can’t tell you much but will let you know when her garments arrive. They certainly captured my heart! Can’t wait!!
At the Ritz, in my Antonia Goy silk Georgette dress, Manning Cartell velvet-trimmed blazer, vintage Prada belt and Marc Jacobs booties. And the next designer I’m going to introduce you to is none other than the stunning English-Brazilian It-girl-turned-shoe-designer: Charlotte Olympia Dellal. Her designs sky-rocketed to phenomenal status thanks to SJP who wore them religiously in Sex In the City.
Charlotte’s new collection is inspired by the colours of Rio. These snakeskin fruity pumps are too adorable for words! You would have seen my previous post on Charlotte here. It is almost impossible to think of a female celebrity who hasn’t worn her heels, a little like Sophia Kokosalaki (but dresses instead)…
Another achingly chic lady with a fablous accent and an envious shoe collection. Her shoes are so well made, by Italian hands of course. I cannot wait to stock her!
You know the best way to feel fat? Stand next to a model (especially if they’re in Louboutins). Again, in my favourite colour of the season- coral!
Ah, Paris, you inspire me to dress up. You inspire me to appreciate art, style and design. J’adore Paris!
by cecylia on March 3, 2010
One of my earliest memories was when I went to the Melbourne Zoo as a youngling and was in awe of all the great animals there. 2 decades later, the zoo still excites me. I went to the Twilight Zoo last weekend with friends and we were lucky enough to feed some animals! There was an ACDC tribute band which was just playing noise, so we entertainedourselves with the lions and the giraffes instead. I even got to handle a snake! That was the highlight of the night.
I wore a Country Road silk camisole and wool cardigan. A vintage necklace, belt, skirt and sandals. I regretably washed my lovely skirt in the washing machine and the pleats have gone hey-wired. I feel quite ashamed, but at least the print is still as intriguing as ever. See the close up o fhte prints below.
A pretty peacock! Many enquired about the name ‘peacock’ and according to the great Internet, the name Peacock has a history dating back as far back as the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It was a name associated with someone who was concerned with their looks or manners. Male peacocks may be beautiful, but they can be vicious if they’re threatened.
Outside the new aquarium exhibition. It is still under construction.
A close-up of my skirt, every face is different.
My first time with a friendly non-venomous snake. She was gorgeous and very muscley.
Another face
How did a turtle outrun my flash?
“So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living and moving thing with which the water teems, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.:” -Genesis 1:21
Thank God for creating animals, otherwise this earth would be very boring.
by cecylia on July 12, 2009
I know what you bought last summer. Every girl bought a pair of the It-shoes- gladiator sandals. They came in all different colours and heights, strappy or studded. I bought 4 pairs! A black patent leather number from Switzerland, a chocolate leather lace-up pair from Witchery, a light brown strappy number from Greece and a golden leather pair from Country Road. All of which are flats. A very clever and fashion-savvy lady has invested in some gladiator pumps. Usually I would not approve since gladiators obviously did not fight in heels but these studded sandals are so gorgeous I would use them as paper weights too.
It is difficult to believe how Alber Elbaz is able to create the most enchanting and feminine clothes and accessories. He continues to impress the Lanvin audience season after season and to produce elegant garments for his celebrity clients . These mouth-watering neck pieces are so stunning and classic. The top two are on a fine piece of sheer silk, ready to be hand-stitched onto the neckline of garments. Bejewelled, anyone?
There is a sneak peak at designer Alice Temperley’s personal collection of rings. Obviously a lover of costume jewelry and one who looks after her assets. How shiny is her aquamarine ring! They are yummy enough to eat! I love the finger adornments with eye-catching designs. Just add a cocktail dress and some frivolous shoes, and you’re good to go.
If I had to pick a favourite, it would be the coral rose ring. It is exquisitely sculpted. I can see how it could have been her inspiration for her goddess gowns in her 2007 Fall collection…
