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!
by cecylia on February 4, 2010
You all know that I am a big of Street Chic pictures. These are all taken from Elle Street Chic, The Sartorialist and Garance Dore or your viewing. Those of you who love pink, you will be in or a treat.
I have had an insane week and have only clocked a minimal amount of sleep. I can only say that I cannot wait for Paris Fashion Week! The girl below in the gorgeous baby pink dress with strong shoulders really make me Paris-sick. I think it is because of the one point perspective view of the autumn trees. Her shoes are drop-dead gorgeous too.
I don’t remember the name of this pretty young thing, but her dress has left a lasting impression. I love vintage style dresses. The red belt defines her tiny waist beautifully and those shoes are highly covetable.
Super-stylist Rachel Zoe giving us the cold shoulder in a cashmere cable knit dress. She loves gold, look at all her bling, even her clutch has been giving the bejeweled treatment. I like those clear chairs! Have to remember to pull up your pants when you sit on one of them.
Eclectic in vintage fuchsia, I applaud this darling outfit- only simple and classic accessories required. Go patent leather shoes! What a contrast she is with the people behind her…
Obviously a model with great taste. I cannot get enough of her sleeveless leather biker jacket and those peep-toe boots! She gets extra style brownie points with her zebra clutch and these gold medallion necklace.
My favorite shot- pastel pink ensemble that resembles a jumpsuit. Her apricot leather belt is an elegant and essential divider of her outfit. Love it! You could do this look with denim too.
Carrying a tapestry bag, dressed in fuchsia ruffles, latex leggings and odd-coloured laces. Only the Stange can pull it off.
I have to admit, I don’t wear much pink, but these photos have inspired me to opt for pink next time I am choosing between 2 LBDs.
by cecylia on November 2, 2009
One of the hottest designers on the international market is Christopher Kane. He launched his eponymous in 2006 and since then, he’s been successful in every collection he has conjured up. Recently his collaboration with Topshop also won the hearts of many fashionistas from around the globe. I have selected just a few beautiful pieces he designed, using images from Net-a-Porter.
A cashmere biker jacket! How ingenious!! One thing everyone disliked about the biker jacket from the 80′s is that the leather was so stiff and cumbersome. Nowadays everyone prefers to wear garments made from soft fabrics that mold to your shape and feels luxurious on our skin. And you can’t get better than cashmere. How cute would this cardigan/jacket be with jeans and ankle boots, or a pencil skirt with stilettos? I like the ribbed, diamond and bauble details.
The next few pieces are just incredible. These dresses are pieces of wearable art. This cream sheer silk dress with scalloped details remind me of the current Chloe collection (see below), but in a more exaggerated form. I love the romantic mood it conjures and the curved hem. You will certainly turn heads and stand out from the crowd in this amazing dress. You could wear it night or day, I would not save it for a party, I would wear it going shopping.
The boudoir style garments from Chloe. Cute shorts in blush! Sweetness for the modern woman.
The next 4 Christopher Kane dresses are all ‘scalloped’ as well. I guess he really was onto something good. This is the Luca silk-gauze halter dress, a fabulous modern LBD. Halter-necks are so flattering on.
This dress has more of a ripple effect, I love the one-shoulder asymmetric cut.
You are probably wondering what the black wires are- they’re made from leather. Can you imaging how long it would have taken to make this dress? It is unbelievable. Very avant-garde. I love the ‘fins’ on the sides to give the lower half a fuller look.
Another sweet candy creation from scalloped ruffles. This looks like a 2 piece. I would put all of these pieces on my wall- Christopher Kane is a force to be reckoned with. I cannot wait to see his new creations. He really is able.
by cecylia on October 12, 2009
Ebay contains a wealth of covetable fashion finds, espeically footwear. I recently came across a few pairs of my favourite things.
First up, a candy-coloured and glossy patent leather Miu Miu flats. They remind me of Melissa shoes, it may just be the effect of the lighting. These are so adorable, like Dorothy shoes, the flat version. Just click your heels twice…
These earthy-toned Max Mara booties are so sophisticated and demure. They would be very stylish for work with a grey suit and smart with jeans. Admire the craftsmanship, look at all the stitching! These heels are 3 toned!
I saw these suede booties at Zomp, they are so soft and flattering on. The caramel brown is a classic but the shape is very unique.
These fringe peep-toe ankle booties are insane, very Alexander Wang. You just need to throw on a mini body-con LBD. I adore them. They were from the States though, so I just drooled.
Ok, these are the Dorothy shoes. Utterly modern, these look so comfortable. The round toe pumps are so cute! Dorothy would be able to skip along the Yellow Brick Road in these.
Good old Louboutins. These black stilettos are the perennial classic. Al tough a little ‘boring’ for me, one cannot deny the understated elegance they exude. Every lady should have a pair of these- fail-safe, they’re little pick-me-ups with any outfit and they make you look like you have just done 1 hour of spin class when you wear them.
