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Sweet Romance

by cecylia on September 2, 2010

I could not believe my luck when I got to meet the gorgeous Anna Plunkett from Romance was Born at the exhibition opening of their collaboration with Karen Woodbury gallery’s artist Kate Rohde. The unique installation of spectacle showcased sculpture, clothing, wall-paper, fabric and accessories. The inspiration behind the fantasy artwork is from dinaosaurs, deers and antelopes.

I have been a fan of Romance for years. I love Anna’s quirky style, she’s Australia’s Zooey Deschanel. She is a rare mix of beauty and brains. Here she is wearing a Hermes scarf turban, Gail Sorronda dress and Therese Rawthorne cardigan. I really want to learn to wear head gear too! Something that really amazed me that night was when Anna told me that she and Luke and design everything for themselves. They create what they love, they don’t complicate their fantastical ideas by imagining what their ideal customer would like. They just make what they adore, their art is pure. Perhaps it’s because of this that they have a cult following and are considered the best pair of avant-garde designers of this century.

The collection was called ‘Renaissance Dinosaur’, you will see the fantastical creatures below. The resin wall plaques are stunning.

I love the wall paper! It was made into a silk T shirt dress and a tote bag. How cute are the owls! ‘Hoot Hoot!’ Each modern dino is ravishing.

There were a few head pieces on show. I don’t know how many people can wear them…maybe to a fancy dress party. This hat reminds me of Dragon dancing during Chinese New Year.

Wearing a vintage top, blazer, De Denim jeans, Miss Sixty pumps and Jerome Dreyfuss bag. This is the best head piece, you can probably wear it to a Cos Play party. I thought of Neliel from Bleach as soon as I saw it, must be the horns.

It’s no wonder Romance was Born is so popular in Japan as well. Their pieces are wearable pieces of art. They are designers, they are also artists.

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Meeting Sara Phillips

by cecylia on July 28, 2010

I’ve had the best 3 consecutive days.

Day One: Aris Geldis Paris jewelry arrived after waiting for the pieces for a few months! All the neck pieces, bracelets and earrings are hand-made in Paris in his atelier in Paris. Aris Geldis used to design the haute couture jewelry for Christian Lacroix. He now designs free-lance for Chanel and Givenchy. More on him on a later post =)

Day Two: Antonia Goy arrived- to say how excited I was and how much I am in love with her pieces would be an understatement. I’ve never fallen in love with an entire collection like I have with Antonia’s. I would wear every single piece. You can see her collection on our Shop Chic blog, here.

Day Three: Sara Phillips visited my boutique. I did not recognize her with her cute warfare Rayban glasses. But I somehow knew she was in the fashion industry after learning that she was from Sydney and that she doesn’t go shopping much. I cannot believe I did not click when she told me that she’s friends with Karla Spetic whilst browsing Karla’s pieces. She was so lovely to let me have a photo with her and her friend. I was quite awe-struck, I hope I didn’t say anything ridiculous…

Here’s Sara Phillips, a photo you may be familiar with from Vogue. The Iris dress from her AW10 collection has received a lot of press, it’s so pretty!

I’m no model, but here’s a shot of me outside the boutique. In my opinion, this tree is prettier than me.

In case you were wondering what I was wearing, here are the details:

Spijkers en Spijkers Big Star Top, Dr. Denim Jeans, vintage Maltese cross necklace, gold ring, snake-skin belt and velvet heels.

These jeans are a good investment. I like Dr. Denim’s slogan ‘A matter of life and denim’.

I used to live in denim, now I am clad in dresses and stockings, but every now and then I still try to squeeze into some jeans. I think it was my Dr Denim jeans that caught Sara Phillips’ eye.

So here it is, the story of 3 amazing days of my life. Have you ever had 3 awesome days in a row?

xx

Cecylia

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Cavallero

by cecylia on April 17, 2010

I know, this is not a food blog and I am certainly no food critic. Although being a food taster, that I can do.

Recently, I came across a cafe on Smith St in Fitzroy called Cavallero, and have been going back there again and again ever since. You know my fascination with beautiful doors, so I could not go past these antique wrought iron gates.

I look especially tanned in this photo for some reason (not a good thing for Asians).. anyway…wearing vintage blouse, necklace, belt and shoes Sass & Bide cardigan and Nudie jeans, carrying a vintage bag from Ebay.

This is the Barramundi with mixed vegetables, I’m sure the name was fancier on the menu.

I am such an avid food fan and have a bottomless pit for a stomach I would not criticize any food I eat, except for the food I ate at a certain restaurant in Paris that gave me food poisoning…but it did help me shed some puppy fat, so how can I complain?

This homemade spaghetti with crab meat is my favourite dish. I actually regularly crave for it. It is the Western version of lobster noodles, extremely tasty. After eating these home-made spaghetti, my taste buds refuse to touch the other boring stuff.

You can’t go past a good steak.

I hate to say this, but dessert is not their strong point, I have had this lemon tart twice, and each time I regret having it afterwards. It is a lot more sour than it looks.

Nevetheless, Cavellero is one sassy place to have for dinner. Bring friends and enjoy the chilled atmosphere.

Dressing up at Sacred Heart

by cecylia on April 9, 2010

The Sacre Coeur Basilica is the beautiful white Roman Catholic church situated on top of the Montmartre hill, named because many Christians were martyred there. This is the second time I have visited the church made from travertine stones. This stone constantly exudes calcite, which ensures that the basilica remains white even with weathering and pollution. Last time I came, it was summer and I wore a silk dress and carried around my Nici soft toy ‘Wolfgang’ – a wolf dressed in sheep’s clothing.

Standing outside the ornate copper door with the inscription I’m guessing is ‘The most sacred heart of Jesus’? Perhaps the white church reflects the holiness of God.

Last time I came I didn’t go to the very top so here I am! It was so cold, my cheeks are so red.

We walked up 300 steps to reach the top of the church. The view was breath-taking. Paris, even though was freezing, was still the most beautiful and romantic city in the world.

I found some graffiti.

Wearing a vintage cardigan, top and booties, Dr. Denim jeans and Pauric Sweeney bag. I brought these fun jeans along because in Melbourne, I could only wear it with a plain T shirt. I love Paris, you don’t need to think twice about dressing up.

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