by cecylia on March 28, 2010
I had the pleasure of meeting my favourite bag designer- Pauric Sweeney. Being such a dork, I carried my bag there to show him how much I loved his design and patent leather. Here I am standing outside his show room in Paris, my stomach is full of butterflies.
A most gorgeous pug called ‘Shakra’ with a diamante collar and larger-than-life personality greeted me. He made me miss my boys at home so much. We spent the next 10 minutes talking about our dogs and pulling out photos from our phones.
I wore my vintage gold ring everyday in Paris. I always pack a small satchel of jewelry and only end up wearing a few pieces. Wearing my Callia cream coat and dotted stockings from Alannah Hill. The buckled shoes are a copy of Opening Ceremony ones from Nine West. They’re tall but very comfortable.
Out of a living room full of bags, this grey leather bag was my favourite. It is actually a back pack as well. And yes I have ordered it for my boutique for next season. Cannot wait for its arrival!
Pauric Sweeney used to be a fashion designer. One day, a famous journalist told him at the end of one of his fashion shows that he should concentrate on his bags. He took her advice and the rest is history. Pauric used to be the accessories designer for Jil Sander. I love his bags. He’s pretty cool too. In Chloe dress and vintage nude scarf.
by cecylia on March 16, 2010
On my recent trip to Paris Fashion Week I visited the MeMy showroom at The Ritz. It is as gorgeous as they say- and certainly lived up to its name being one of the poshest hotel in the world.
I met countless fabulous designers and complimented them on their great efforts. The following few posts will be about some of the European designers that I have not come across before in Australia and have become quite fond of a few.
I will start off with the sunglasses designers. I came across Illesteva sunnies which were quite cool. This label is stocked at Opening Ceremony, a must-visit when I go to New York, in the near-future, I hope. They were made from resin in Italy and the shapes were quite funky. Don’t you love the tortoise shell ones?
The glasses were flimsily displayed on glass beakers. I tried a few pairs on.
The sales agent there talked like an American on fast forward. At least he was cute.
Next was Cutler and Gross, a much better known optical label. Cutler and Gross was founded in London 40 years ago by Graham Culter and Tony Gross, who turned mediocre and mundane medical necessities into fun and fabulous fashion accessories. The eyewear label is founded by established opticians. You can get your eyes tested with them!
I tried a couple of pairs on and I think these larger frames fitted my broad face better.
Maybe the lighting was better, but I thought the Culter and Gross sunnies were better as well.These were a lovely shape.
Having a Dame Edna moment. Check out the gorgeous garments in the back ground! Honestly, when I first arrived at the show room, I didn’t know where to look.
Wearing a Miss Sixty woollen cardigan.
I think these were my favourites. Illesteva was funky and not well-known. Cutler and Gross is too well-known. It was a difficult decision to make. In the end, I decided that my boutique does not need sunnies as yet. Do you prefer to buy sunglasses from an optical shop or from a fashion boutique?
by cecylia on February 10, 2010
| When I admire the wonder of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in worship of the Creator – Mahatma Gandhi |
The setting sun was beautiful but my little Canon really does not do it justice. I rediscovered a silk linen skirt I’ve had for over a decade but have never worn. It actually has a matching short-sleeved jacket but I refuse to wear them together because it makes me look like a first lady candidate. I love the texture of this skirt and yes it has pockets!
Everything I’m wearing is vintage.
Recently I was lucky enough to come across these amazing plastic amber earrings from the thrift shop. They’re vintage Body Art (an ancient Australian jewelery label) which may have become extinct…
I love collecting vintage earrings. It’s become a bit of an obsession. If you don’t know what I am talking about, check out this post?
I am starting to get quite excited about my eminent trip to Paris. Is anyone going to Paris Fashion Week? I am booking my flight soon!
by cecylia on September 3, 2009
my new pet
I am a sucker for gorgeously loud jewellery. I could not resist when I spotted this gold snail ring in the window of a boutique in Bangsar Village in Kuala Lumpur. There were 4 of these snail rings by a Korean designer (the boutique owner was unable to tell me her name), their shells were baby blue and pink, cream and chocolate.
I chose the pink one. Pink is my new favourite colour, replacing grey! I’ve called her ‘Pinkie’. ‘She has 2 antennae, a cute smile and a big bow tie!. I am wearing a vintage gold bead necklace, Pinko tie-dye cardigan and Gorman singlet.
See what I mean? I am in love with anything pink now.
As you can see, I nearly wore her to bed! Here is ‘Pinkie’ looking very proud to be on my index finger. She is going to be my side kick at any cocktail party.
