by cecylia on September 19, 2010
Recently I attended some friends’ wedding. A few of us sang a John Rutter song called ‘As the Bridegroom to His Chosen’ for the couple. It was a beautiful day and here are some piccies from the reception.
I wore my Ralph Lauren jacket, my birthday present, for the first time; and my one-shouldered wool Cesare dress from Lane Crawford in Hong Kong, also for the first time. The necklace and belt are vintage. The Omero polka dot stockings are from the boutique because my cheapo nylon ones which were brand new ripped when I tried to pull them up. And you would have seen these butterfly booties from Marc Jacobs already here.
I wore this outfit to work. It was a hectic day. The wedding was in the middle of the day after which I had to return back to work at the boutique. After the store closed I attended my friend Cupcake Central’s shop opening, and then dashed off to the wedding reception.
I caught up with some friends. Mei (left) is such a fashionable lady. She’s the one with the Chloe shoes. The puffy Juicy Couture dress and YSL gold necklace is hers as well. She’s a big Net-a-Porter and Outnet shopper.
Here’s a close-up of our shoes. Which ones’ your favourite?
Can you believe this? Another 7 pairs of our friends are getting married in the 2nd half of the year! There are 4 in October but I will miss 3 of them because of our buying trip, but I will make it up to them when I get back =)
by cecylia on February 10, 2010
| When I admire the wonder of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in worship of the Creator – Mahatma Gandhi |
The setting sun was beautiful but my little Canon really does not do it justice. I rediscovered a silk linen skirt I’ve had for over a decade but have never worn. It actually has a matching short-sleeved jacket but I refuse to wear them together because it makes me look like a first lady candidate. I love the texture of this skirt and yes it has pockets!
Everything I’m wearing is vintage.
Recently I was lucky enough to come across these amazing plastic amber earrings from the thrift shop. They’re vintage Body Art (an ancient Australian jewelery label) which may have become extinct…
I love collecting vintage earrings. It’s become a bit of an obsession. If you don’t know what I am talking about, check out this post?
I am starting to get quite excited about my eminent trip to Paris. Is anyone going to Paris Fashion Week? I am booking my flight soon!
by cecylia on August 31, 2009
checking my website
Whilst I was away on holidays, I borrowed my auntie’s laptop as often as I could to check my website to reply to comments. So do not be surprised to see posts even when I am on holidays! =)
bag posture, I know
Wearing a Pringle shirt and Roy shorts, I’m getting comfortable on my cousin’s mattress.
Ghost-ish
This is a bit scary isn’t it? We bought a new camera overseas too. Yes my husband has a new toy: a Sony Alpha330. Expect to see better quality photographs from now on!
smiling for the new camera
by cecylia on June 6, 2009
I don’t know about you, but I am a huge fan of fancy window displays. Most of the fine pieces in my wardrobe were purchased on a whim when I saw how chic they looked on the mannequins. Even if the clothes didn’t quite have the same effect on my less-than-perfect figure, they were already ‘sold’ in my head when I cast my eyes upon them. Most of us are visual learners and retailers know the huge impact good window dressing is to boost their client traffic and sales.
I was in Hong Kong last year, (yes at Times Square, again), drooling over the beautiful designer goods. And it is with my greatest pleasure to present some fine window dressing displayed by…..
JUICY COUTURE
Don’t you love the juxtapositioning of the period dressing with the modern silhouette? I love the pink vinyl bag in the lady’s hand! Back in the 18th century, she would have been carrying a silk handkerchief or a frilly parasol.
What do you get when you drown a terra cotta soldier in baby-pink paint? The Juicy Knight! Look! He has a belly and is he wearing a trilby? How could anyone resist photographying him? After I got a sneak snapshot of him, the shop assistant dashed out in the middle of serving a customer and prohibited me from taking photos! I was mortified. Shouldn’t he be honored that I am so appreciative of art and fashion?
FCUK
Eye candy for pink lovers. I actually only like the legless female mannequin on her side. Her big frilly colour is reminiscent of the ‘ruff’ (stiff collar, usually white) from 17th century. Her hyperreflective tunic dress is just as eye-catching.
The following photos were taken from Hong Kong designer shops, I have forgotten their names.
I love the bowed red Sonia-Rykiel-like wool jumper on the faceless lady on the left and I like it how her checks and stripes are well co-ordinated that they don’t not compete for visual attention. Smart window-dressing. I dig those toe-less leather boots too.
Again, the simple yet elegant styles of this head-less trio caught my lens. They are wearing great trans-seasonal pieces with the right proportion of shine. These clothes ooze confidence and fun. Well-suited for the office and with some ornamented accessories, perfect for some after-hours rendezvous.
Do you ever wish that your man dressed as well as you? Well here is a model couple to take notes from. Was it his red tie or her white ruffles that caught your eye first? The couple exude laid-back glamour. They show us that it’s a cinch to look effortlessly stylish with tailored lines and unexpected details. Their stylist must be one fine window dresser. If it weren’t for my husband’s firm grip, I would have bought both outfits.
