by cecylia on August 25, 2010
I don’t think I’ve done a proper post about our jewelery. I’m sure you’ve heard me ramble on about Aris Geldis Paris, he is pretty cool. The couture maestro is still designing for Chanel and Givenchy. His pieces are even more beautiful when worn. I was scratching my head about how to display his bracelets because they don’t fit around the busts. From the corner of my eye I saw a big stack of art books we kept on the shop marble coffee table. I will call upon Leonardo da Vinci and the 17th Century French painters for some inspiration.
I found some symmetry for Aris Geldis’ pieces in Da Vinci’s book.
The French paintings provided a beautiful backdrop for these hand-made Mother-of-pearl earrings. My favourites are the top right ones- they’re faces!
by cecylia on February 22, 2010
I attended a friend’s 30th one night. The theme was a cocktail party ‘with a touch of sass’. I worked beforehand so had to rush there. I had not planned my outfit at all and I was already running late. I grabbed a vintage dress i had just purchased that week and squeezed into it, now I wish I hadn’t eaten just a big lunch. I was really lucky to have found this 2-tiered dress. Although it was vintage, it was a couture piece by an extinct designer, in pristine condition and all cotton (I’m a material snob). You can even wear it off the shoulder. Recently hubbie has made me promise that I am not able to buy more shoes unless i start wearing shoes that are still waiting to adorn my feet. To add a little sass, I stepped into my Miss Sixty wedges. These shoes have waited pateitnly for over 3 years. And the wait was worth it, they were so soft and the tassles were so frivolous. I added some semi-precious stone earrings and a vintage leaf belt and off we went!
Here’s a close up of the belt and shoes. I got this navy blue vinyl clutch from Ebay! It was one my earliest purchases from Ebay and aside from my clothes treamer, it is probably my favourite purchases. It’s just the right size for all of my essentials.
These shoes are actually pretty cute, I can’t believe I’ve neglected them all these years.
I don’t know why but this picture of me by the pond reminds me a lot of John Millais’ Ophelia (1850).
Ophelia was believed to have fallen into a river and drowned after the branch upon which she was leaning on broke. Ophelia’s death has been praised as one of the most poetic death announcements in literature. Anyway…
Sipping punch on a marvelous staircase. The stairs have tassels too!
Fanning myself in front of some Australian bush art.
I cannot think of a better way to celebrate one’s birthday at a place that is rich in art, culture, friendships and great cuisine. Thanks for having me Claire!
by cecylia on February 16, 2010
First of all, hope everyone had a great Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day. I am so sad that the great Alexander McQueen is no longer with us. Who else is going to design crazy animal-themed outfits? He will be sorely missed.
Recently I adopted some cute toys from the op-shop, they both have crook legs. I love collecting funny toys because these pre-loved toys have been abandoned and it is up to me, someone who will once again cherish and play with them. Also because collecting unwanted toys is easier than unwanted pets.
You can see here that Mr. Caterpillar has lost his 4th right distal limb. Was it ripped off, amputated or bitten off? If only he could talk. Well, he survived the incident and I think he has more character now that he has only 7.5 legs.
My rayon top was a flea market find from Zurich. Wooden art deco earrings, pelican brooch and belt from vintage shops, Isabel Marant shorts, Marc Jacobs runway booties. The pelican is having a good conversation with the bird.
‘Hello’!
This strange toy ‘talks’ when you push his chest. His torso is segmented too! I love his teethy grin and his hook leg. ‘Arrrr!’
What’s your favourite toy you have collected over the years?
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!
