Fendi

The Western

by cecylia on May 4, 2011

I have been searching high and low for a well-fitted denim shirt that has the right balance between being modern and classic. At last, I found it, online, at Westfield.com.au. They have a huge selection of Australian chain store and designer labels. A month ago Westfield hosted a spectacular runway show including some bloggers who modeled! It was Australia’s biggest runway show. Wish I could have been there! But we can watch the beautiful backstage footage on Youtube here.

If you like Westfield on Facebook, here, you will see their stylish updates and for future opportunities!

I love the tailored cut and the cuffed detail of the sleeves, this Sportscraft shirt has fast become a favourite in my wardrobe. I love wearing it open collared with jeans for a double-denim look. And it’s on sale! You can purchase it here.

Recently thanks to the influence of Sara Phillips’ new collection, seen here, and watching all 3 episodes of Toy Story, as well as seeing the trailer of the Temple Grandin film featuring Claire Danes, I have started to unleash the cow girl inside. Although going for the Western look, I didn’t want to look too cliche with typical cowboy boots so I took these boots with perforations out for a spin. These Fendi ankle boots were a souvenir from Milan. They are staggeringly tall but surprisingly comfortable. I wore them recently here.

Hats off to you my dear ones. Hope you’re having a fabulous week. Have I missed anything in Melbourne? I’m in Sydney at Rosemount, having the time of my life with hubby. I only have our ipad here so can’t post photos until I get back to Melbourne, cannot wait to show you photos from the stylish pack!

Valentino sunnies/Sportscraft shirt/Fendi boots/Viktor&Rolf silk bracelet/vintage necklace, earrings, hat, gloves, skirt and bag

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Completely Spooked

by cecylia on April 8, 2011

After having a celebrational dinner with my besties, one of them just got engaged! Congratulations Chrispy! We headed down to the SPOOK magazine party which was held in near-complete darkness (so you could barely recognize anyone), and was deafening (my ear drums were yelling for help the whole time we were there). I didn’t understand why the band spent an hour tuning (it takes a whole orchestra less than 5 minutes to tune, but a 4 piece band needed an hour, don’t ask), all of our fashionable friends had gone home by the time we rocked up. So it was pretty disappointing really.

But we made the most out of it and got a few shoots. The dress I am wearing is an absolute vintage favourite, purchased from my dear friend Emma of Harlem, the coolest vintage shop in Melbourne.

Vintage SABA blazer/vintage dress from Harlem/YSL ring/Mawi neckpiece/vintage bag from eBay/Fendi boots

Ah looks like I’m getting too old for those sorts of parties…where bands play ‘noise’ and the lack of party content is excruciatingly unbearable. And I don’t know why I have ink chalk on my face…But at least the good news is the one of my besties is engaged! So happy for you hun, congratulations Christine!

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Amazing people I’ve met

by cecylia on October 12, 2010

I’m back in Melbourne! And missing Paris terribly. Here are a few people I want to introduce you to.. some of which need no introduction

1. Christine Barro- owner and buyer of her amazing accessories boutique in Melbourne. I like to consider her as my mentor.

2. Elena from Nicole Brundage. I felt so rude because I interrupted her lunch but she still gave me an excellent showing of the latest collection from the New-York based shoe designer.

3. Mawi, the jewellery designer!!! I couldn’t’ believe my luck to have her explain to me the inspirations of her latest jewellery collections. She designs 2 lines every season- the Costume Luxe and Heirloom collections. Don’t you love her vintage kimono cape?

Wearing MaxMara cashmere cape, vintage YSL dress, YSL belt, MAWI jewellery, Omero leggings, vintage clutch and Fendi boots.

4. I met another young talented jewellery designer. It turns out that Jacey Withers and I have so much in common- we’re both pastor’s kids and we’re passionate about animals. Apparently he really wanted to be a vet when he was little, and me? A jewellery designer =D Most of his pieces are endangered species- like the snow leopard. His new collection is inspired by love lost at sea. The pieces are as romantic as they sound.

5. And finally, the designer everyone loves- Diane von Furstenberg. The original creator of the wrap dress. I saw her at Milan Paris Fashion Week (read here) but I was a little awestruck so I didn’t say ‘hi’ but this time in Paris, my skin was thicker and my courage was stronger from all the sugary goodness I’ve been indulging in. Her boutique was actually just around the corner from our apartment in Paris. When she learnt that I was from Australia she told me that she’s about to open a DVF store in Sydney! Lucky Sydney-fashionistas! Ah looking at the divine Diane and those legs, perhaps I should take up Pilaties too?

Wearing See by Chloe dress, Miu Miu dress (as coat), snakeskin boots…should have asked Diane what she was wearing…

Spending a week in Paris has educated me more than text books every could in the same time. I’ve learnt so much from the people, the culture, and from their appreciation of the fine arts and cuisine. I’ve learnt to dress better, eat better, see more art, walk more and chew slower. Let’s hope these new habits never go away…

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Spijkers Strike Again!

by cecylia on October 7, 2010

It was such a pleasure to meet the Spijkers twins again, this time in Milan! I was invited to their showroom in Milan and viewed their diffusion collection- SIS.. Let’s just say that I adored every piece and the nautical/sailing theme will be very fitting for our Australian summer. One of their stunning pieces has been lent to the Maritime Museum in Holland!

Truus on the left and Riet on the right. Riet is responsible for the pattern making and Truus for choosing the fabrication. What a great team! They’re wearing pieces from their previous collections. Can you recognise Riet’s top? You would have seen it here.

Federico (who works for the studio), the Spijkers designers and me working hard =) Federico is so handsome I asked if he used to model, he joked and said ‘No, only for socks.’ in his hunky English accent.

Ah so I’ve got to tell you about my FoxTown purchases! FoxTown is near the border of Swtizerland and Milan, only 1 hour bus ride away from Milan’s Cairoli station. It is the best outlet I’ve ever been to. It was so good that we ended up going twice! I got these Fendi boots there, last pair, in my size! And the YSL postcard belt (see above). I’m wearing vintage shirt and leather pants (from eBay!) and designer accessories. The sea urchin necklace is by Natalia Brilli, my favourite French leather lady. She has a knack of being able to wrap anything and everything in leather. See this post I made about her.