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BMW Caulfield Cup Carnival Gala Launch

by cecylia on September 2, 2011

A few nights ago I had the privelege of attending the Gala Launch of the 2011 BMW Caulfield Cup. What a night! I must ‘fess up, I’m a Races virgin so when they asked me to be a fashion blogger for the events, I almost cried tears of joy! Because I’ve never been before (shock horror, I know!) I have so much to learn about the Races, the attire and etiquette, I think the research is half of the fun!

The Carnival Ambassador of 2011 BMW Caulfield Cup Giaan Rooney, looking demure in Carla Zampatti and Channel Nine’s Cam Williams hosted the fashion extravaganza and introduced the key jokeys, horses and looks for the Races this year.

The gorgeous designers of Reverie- Christina and Emma (both in Reverie) and their beautiful dress for the Races. Emma made the headpiece herself! Love love love these girls. Reverie is one of the very few Melbourne labels whose pieces are all made in Melbourne with impeccable quality but are also very reasonably priced. I adore their silk shirts and dresses.

Two unexpected Races looks captured my heart! I love seeing untraditional looks and cannot wait to sport the lady-like tux and the high-waisted pants ensembles for the races! Everyone will be frocked up, so why not dare with Le Smoking?

Bree Laughlin -Face of Caulfield winner, and a stunner!

Delectable desserts!

The dress code tonight was Cocktail with a touch of Spring. I opted for a Country Road cocktail dress (last seen here), vintage fur cape (last seen here), vintage necklace (last seen here), a leather belt the FelderFelder twins made especially for me (one of my most treasured accessories), Alannah Hill head piece (last seen here), Escada clutch (purchased that morning at ML Vintage), a Paula Walden piano cocktail ring (last seen here) and Miss Sixty wedges (last seen here).

Are you going to the Races? Have you started planning your outfits? I’m here if you would like any suggestions for your outfit to look even more fabulous on the day.

What are you all doing this weekend? I’ll be working as a vet, catching up with girlfriends, attending the Shanghai Tea party at Oriental Tea House and celebrating Father’s Day! Have an amazing weekend everyone!

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Waiting for my love

by cecylia on July 25, 2011

Happy Monday everyone! How was your weekend? What did you get up or down to? I hosted a garage sale with a bestie on Saturday and was both happy and sad to see my beloved pieces go to their new good homes. But it’s a good feeling to detox. And attended a photography course on Sunday, so hopefully I’ll improve on my photography skills soon :)

This is part 2 of a stylish afternoon spent with 2 of my dear friends – Karen of Finessence Photography and makeup artist Miss Aimmey. I decided to mix textures with this look and wore a vintage fur bomber jacket and suede balloon pants. Let me know what you think, please feel free to send constructive comments about my styling and posing, I need improvement! Hope you enjoy these piccies as much as we enjoyed creating them!

Outfit: Vintage fur jacket, suede pants, Chanel earrings, Lanvin pumps

Photography: Finessence Photography, check out their blog here

MUA: Miss Aimmey, click here to read her blog

Stylist & Model: Cecylia

As you know, all good things come in 3′s. So there will be a third part to this shoot. Stay tuned!

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A Beautiful Italian Wedding

by cecylia on April 20, 2011

A while back I attended a dear friend’s wedding. Housed in the majestic Ascot House, it was an elegant evening to remember. I worked during the day at the vets and drove from one end of town to the other in peak traffic, got changed in the car and thankfully, arrived in time. I sported my favourite Felder Felder dress and glammed it up with some vintage accessories. As it was a wedding my Marc Jacobs love heart heels, a gift from hubby for Valentine’s Day last year, were a must.

Felder Felder dress/vintage pearls/vintage velevt clutch/YSL ring/Marc Jacob heart heels

Had the best time -I danced the Bus Stop, the NutBush and various 80s classic hits in my sky-high heels and thankfully didn’t break any ankles. I ate 3 desserts and wished my waist band was elastic. I am grateful to witness my beautiful friends’ commitment to one another. May God bless you both! Oh and the groom bore a striking resemblance to Eric Bana.

Oh, please excuse my loose interpretation on head-piece with my clutch, trying to channel Charlotte Olympia there for a moment :)

Have a full-on day today. Working at the vets from 8-6, then rushing to the boutique, getting changed into my outfit for our one year birthday bash! Wish me luck tonight! And stayed tuned for photos :)

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Von Koontz

by cecylia on July 22, 2010

The beautiful dresses by American/Italian designer Kimberley Von Koontz caught me eye when I visited the MeMy showroom in Paris. Kimberley is based in Milan and speaks fluent Italian. Her designs are timeless and elegant, I wanted to wear her entire collection. Again, I had to wait 4 months to be able to show you these pictures so you’re in for a treat!

Ah…the MeMy showroom was a dream. I felt like I was in candy land, eye-candy-land. There was a lovely designer around every corner showcasing their exquisite pieces, waiting for the right buyers ‘acheter’ to chose their collection for their boutiques. I wanted to support them all but I had to be brutal. The Von Koontz collection sent me on a style high and I nearly, so close, chose the label for my boutique. Maybe next time, I hope.

This was my favourite dress from her AW10 collection. A modern dress in a timeless hue, the perfect little cocktail dress. Can you see my blue patent Pauric Sweeney bag in the background or are you distracted by the colourful dresses?

You know how much I love nude, this colour is my perenial favourite. This silk dress is a classic, I can see the First Lady wearing this.

Here’s the back, or backless, what a charming dress. The length is perfect and there’s a slit for the lady who likes to take big strides, like me =)

Sorry if you don’t like fur, but we’re talking about an Italian designer. You know how much Italians love fur. This furry scarf is really sweet. The black spikes are made from bone and joined by a leather chain to the fur scarf. I’m wearing my Miss Sixty cardigan, Nudie jeans and vintage accessories.

Here’s a close-up of the neck piece. Again, I love.

Meet the beautiful designer – Kimberley Von Koontz.

Here’s Kimberley modeling her gorgeous reversible wool coat for me. Don’t you love her booties! Europeans are so fashionable.

This printed sleeveless dress channels 60s mod and is remniscent of a certain exoskeleton.. the neckpiece is the one I was wearing.

For fur lovers, this short-sleeve jacket stole my heart. It’s also reversible and so warm. It was freezing outside in Paris, I wanted to buy this from her show rack and coccon myself in it. The reason why I decided not to stock this amazing label is fur. Melbournians are still quite sensitive when it comes to animal hides, so I decided to put the label on hold.

I hope to see Kimberley again at Fashion Week in September!

Dear reader, let me know your views on fur.