jewelry

Mammoth Post

by cecylia on July 31, 2010

I cannot thank God enough for the arrival of Aris Geldis Paris jewelery and Antonia Goy’s garments. We are lucky enough to be her first and only stockist in Australia. This is her AW11 collection which means the garments are on our shelves at the same time, if not before, they are on the shelves of their European stockists.

Here are some piecies of Aris Geldis‘ jewelry to bedazzle you… They’re all made from gold or silver plated brass and Swarovski crystals.

The earrings are my favourite =) The gorgeous dresses are by Spijkers en Spijkers and the silicon belts are from Alldressedup.

I gave you a preview of the cape in my last post on Antonia. But here are the pieces in the ‘flesh’. All the garments are made in Germany. I have never come across clothes made in Germany before, except maybe  for some exquisite vintage pieces.  All the black dresses, leggings and capes are made from wool or wool jersey. They are so wearable and warm. The gorgeous printed kaftan dresses are made from silk georgette.

This is my favourite look – the cape is paired with Karla Spetic‘s velvet skirt and the mannequins is adored with an exquisite necklace made from real Swarovski crystals (they’re huge!) by Aris Geldis Paris. She looks demure, classy. Simple elegance, in a nutshell.

The mannequin on the left is clothed in one of Antonia’s stunning silk georgette creations, in rabbit print- can you see the rabbit head on the chest? The print of the dresses are in perfect symmetry. One is sure to stand out in the crowd and attract many many admiring glances in one of these creations. The dress can be worn belted, layered or free and flowing.

The black dress is ‘lined’, front and back. There are more lines on the back and when one moves in the dress, the lines dance. The mannequin on the right is also wearing a neck piece by Aris Geldis paris.

Here’s a close up =)

Antonia’s pieces are limited. Our capes were sold out within a week! I was going to wait some time until I purchased the Ruffle dress but I didn’t want to miss out again! So here it is, in the flesh..

I’ve paired it up with stockings with bows and Repetto booties. On my first day of wearing these booties, I stood for 10 hours straight. These French heels are the most comfortable shoes I own. The necklace is a vintage favourite.

Whoever is lucky enough to own anything made by her will attract many ‘compliments-per-wear.’ I cannot wait to see Antonia at Fashion week in Paris and try on her new collection!

xx

Cecylia

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Things that make you go mmm

by cecylia on June 7, 2010

I was scrolling through some pictures from our trip in March to Paris for Fashion Week and realized that I haven’t posted some gorgeous show pictures! Here’s a sneak peak of the behind-the-scenes photos =)

I introduced Nicole Brundage shoes in a previous post. I became a huge fan and even thought about stocking her stuff in our boutique…We’ll see how that goes. But here are some shots I took at the Premiere Classe Showroom in Paris. These shoes were to die for, and were so comfortable.

I came across a Parisian jewelry label Aris Geldis. Here are some samples of his creations. Vintage -inspired heavenly goodness to adorn the necks of all lovelies.

I fell hard for Miss Bibi jewelry. I begged her to sell me some of the sample pieces on the last day of the showing but she rejected me! I wanted that Man ring so bad! I will hassle her again in September…

I saw a folded-pig gold-plated necklace by her in the current UK Elle. Oh I love Miss Bibi!

Have you discovered any hip new labels/designers lately? Share and tell!

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Hang Servane Gaxotte around your neck

by cecylia on March 31, 2010

It was freezing in Paris when I went for Fashion Week. I spent a significant of time at Premiere Classe, the accessories show room in Paris. It was situated west of the Lourve and north of the Tuileries Garden. I came across an extremely cute jewelery designer by the name of Servane Gaxotte. Her stand was just divine. Large pendants of litle girls or aniams dressed in hand-knitted dresses hang from silver chains. They were also made into keyrings. Every design was different and I was head over heels.

Servane Gaxotte set up her own accessories company in 1996 after successfully proposing some themes to fashion labels agnés b. and Maria Luisa, and the Parisian jet-setters. Her accessories are girly with a dark poetic edge. The current collection is reminiscent of her strong taste for an everlasting childhood. You will soon see the evidence.

All her designs are made with sterling silver.

Did you see the heart locks the ladies are holding as hand bags? These are too cute! I love the little miss piggy.

I just watched the Fantastic Mr Fox (on the long flight back to Melbourne) and these designs remind me of my new favourite film! My favourite scene in the movie is the one of them dancing in the supermarket at the end. My favourite character was Kristoffers0n.

If you haven’t heard of the movie or the jewelery designer, I hope I have added a big grin to your face. =)

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Gem from Zurich

by cecylia on May 23, 2009

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My husband bought me this antique 14 carat Aquamarine ring from a French-speaking Swiss lady after much bargaining on a day-trip to Zurich. We were lucky enough to visit the Bürkliplatz Flea Market. I actually wanted a vintage onyx ring but the ones she had either had too small a band or too small an onyx.  Aquamarine is the birth stone of March but we bought it in August and my birthday is in July. Nevertheless, it is the perfect fit. 

Can you pick which one of the following cuts is mine?

 

aquamarine

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