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Mom’s the Word! Day Two RAFW

by cecylia on May 20, 2011

So this is my outfit for Day Two of RAFW. My amazing mother-in-law bought me this BCBG Max Azria gold leather dress before I became her daughter-in-law. She bought it on her holidays and I was so moved when she described how a lady of her age, with a head of white, was standing in the queue to the change room with a gold leather dress. Should have seen the looks on the other customers’ faces. My mother-in-law and I are not the same size, but she wanted to see if it may fit me. And amazingly, it did.

I wore this dress once before for a vet ball I attended years ago as a strapless number and decided that it needed a second outing. This time, with a crisp white shirt, and MAWI jewellery and a vintage clutch (home of the ipad)

I met this gorgeous blogger, Margaret, of Shine by Three, who bears the same name as my mother-in-law. Margaret is not just a pretty face, she is one smart cookie, studying law/commerce at Sydney Uni. I enjoyed watching her being photographed by every camera in sight throughout RAFW. And she is a dancer! Is there anything this sweet girl cannot do? I adore her so much, guess I’ve never had a younger sister before.

And another M-lady – the ravishing Micah, of Raww Blog! This blogger was also photographed extensively by the big names in fashion.

Ahhh, and also the gorgeous Michaela and her mother, Mrs McDonough, of the cult leather-goods label Estilo. Michaela had invited me to the VIP bar from day one, but my sleep-deprived head declined her kind offer. So when I took up on her offer on the second day, I was kicking myself for not going earlier.

Look at this place! There were gourmet canapes and fashion editors everywhere. Rosemount wine was keen for everyone to try every flavour of their new Botanicals range.

And the glowing plate of dishes behind me? That’s the Sydney Opera House. And the giant pimple on my face? That’s Oscar. He decided to tag along with me to fashion week.

I’m wearing: vintage shirt, Mawi necklace and ring, BCBG Max Azria leather dress, vintage clutch, Sonia Rykiel pumps

Oscar’s wearing: a touch of foundation

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Estilo Emporium, from Spain to Australia

by cecylia on July 10, 2010

A few weeks ago the lovely Mollie, a representative of the emerging Australian It-bag label Estilo Emporium came to visit me. Her stunning accessories took me by surprise and she was kind enough to let me photograph her. Check out her casual but edgy outfit! She is wearing Estilo Emporium jacket, boots and bag from their AW10 collection.

Estilo Emporium is founded in Sitges, a small fishing village on the Costa Brava in Spain, the leather-wear label represents the ultimate in elegance and style. Attention to detail is integral to Estilo Emporium’s designers, Mac and Mardee McDonough. Each accessory is created with intricate care and craftsmanship. The brand’s philosophy is to make classic accessories with a twist. We like! Pieces maintain archetypal foundations, and are updated with unique and contemporary embellishments such as metal zips and buckles, and brass domes. The studded bag Molly is carrying is paved with silver studs.

Estilo’s designers travel the world seasonally to blend the artisan aesthetic and quality manufacturing they learnt in Spain with influences they pick up from around the globe. The result is an edgy, runway range. Above is the Estilo leather fingerless glove.

Their bags are created in the most buttery soft leathers and include some HUGE designs – roomy enough for the girl who wants to pack action into every minute of her life, and every inch of her bag. You may recall seeing this label in Shop Til You Drop and Grazia over the years. This bag below will certainly trigger a memory or two. A ‘classic’ design by Estilo Emporium, this bag is going to be a staple in every collection, recreated with different leathers and colours.