by cecylia on September 27, 2010
The beautiful designer of Bento, Samantha, visited us at the boutique. She is the creative brain behind The Fashion Recruit and has just launched her first volume of women’s wear. Her pieces are in classic silhouettes, made from the highest qualities yarns from Milan. Her garments are made in Melbourne and to prove that she is one chic and ethical designer, she actually travels to Milan to check that her fabrics are made from Italian factories that provide good working standards for their staff. Now that’s dedicated! We support Bento because it is ethical, it lasts, and it wears well.
Here’s a shot of Sam, in Bento top, ZARA jacket, Blue Cult jeans, Filippo Raphael heels and her amazing tote bag is made by an artist from Venice. A banker-turned-designer, she has admirable style too.
I love the Epictetus quote on her site
“Know first who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.”
by cecylia on May 23, 2010
There are many advantages of being a boutique owner: I get to do the buying, every 6 months; I get to wear clothes designed by people I believe in, I get to tell everyone who visits about the designers’ inspirations and I get to eat cupcakes.
I often get asked if I miss being a vet…and the answer is actually I am still a vet- 1.5 days a week! So I still get to play with cute puppies and kittens, perform their desexing operations and give advice to pet owners. I just don’t get scratched as often as I used to.
Everyone knows about the clothing labels we stock now. As well as being the largest stockist of Repetto shoes in Melbourne, we are also proud to bring you Omero stockings. This Italian hosiery label makes the most decorative tights and they are durable. Check these green ones out! I really didn’t expect them to be so wearable…
Teaming up my Spijkers en Spijkers silk big star top with a vintage leather skirt, vintage necklaces, Zara jacket, a ‘Hello’ brooch I got from Spitalfield Market in London and Midas heels. The mannequin next to me has Gail Sorronda’s Innocence dress on. It has a sweet heart neckline, so demure, so Valentino. The perfect LBD.
Here I am with Theodore and the 3 Sisters. Theodore looks like he’s saying ‘Hello’.
The best thing about both of my jobs is that I can bring my son Theodore to work everyday.
So here it is. Now you know my secret identity. I’m sure that many of us with a nerdy background actually have bucket loads of creativity hibernating inside of us, waiting for the right opportunity to burst forth and make a statement. So guys, spill!
