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by cecylia on January 23, 2012

Happy Chinese New Year everyone! Since I was little, my mother has drummed into me that I should only wear clothes made from natural fabrics or else I’ll turn into a pumpkin. Oh wait, wrong lesson… Natural fibres look better, feel better and age better. And they don’t electrocute you when you remove them. Hence from a teen, I’ve been obssessed with the feel of garments. Yeah, call me ‘materialistic’. When I’m shopping, I literally close my eyes and run my fingers through the racks until I’m satisfied with something soft and luxurious. I’ve actually trained my fingers to decipher between fabrics (acetate, acrylic, alpaca, cashmere, cotton, elastane, leather, linen, polyester, rayon, silk, viscose, wool, and even blends!). I also meticulously check the manufacturer’s label to make sure I’ve not been jibbed by man-made fibres. One of my favourites is Merino wool. Fine-weight, light, soft and durable. They mold to you and are layer-friendly.

Where: on route to Chinese New Year Dinner, hence the sans-makeup, who wears makeup to see their parents?

Wear: Merino wool Cue skivvy, Fletcher Jones skirt, Country Road gloves, vintage necklace and bag, Miss Sixty heels

When Merino Wool asked me to style a sponsored post about my love for sheep’s clothing and to dress up in woollen pieces, I thought ‘is that a challenge?’ I envisioned myself decked out in a wool top, wool pants, wool scarf, wool hat, wool gloves, wool bag, and wool shoes . However I searched high and low in my closet, I DON’T OWN wool shoes! Sacrebleu!

Believe it or not I’m wearing this Merino wool skivvy on a 30 degree day. Kids, don’t try this at home. I’m a blogger after all, bloggers are professionals. Before you jump into the conclusion that I was born sweat-gland-less, let me remind you that it’s all credit to the knit. Merino is just super fine. I had to lose the wool gloves after the first photo though…If I haven’t convinced you about the super fibre enough, have a squiz here for some stunning designs and at the breathtakingly beautiful video below. Enjoy!

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Colour Me Happy

by cecylia on December 12, 2011

Hello lovelies! Hope you just had a brilliant weekend! Thank you for your well-wishes for my travels and for keeping in touch via Facebook and Twitter. I got back last Friday, worked as a vet on the weekend and in the wee hours of the night, managed to get this post ready for you as Part One of our holiday shenanigans in Singapore. Here are the first 3 days which consisted of meeting our beloved friends, boutiques, eateries and painting the town red, or should I say, in rainbow hues!

Outfit: Arnsdorf top, Edenborough Evans necklace, vintage necklace, belt and bag, Sophia Kokosalaki skirt (from Paris 99), Repetto shoes

I could not believe my ears when I heard that the ultimate Designer Vintage Sale was on again when we arrived! This was the place I scored the vintage Christian Dior set. Can’t wait to show you what I acquired this time :) Here I’m posing with Cary, the buyer of the biannual vintage heaven, carrying luxe ostritch pouches. They have every designer label under the sun, you can spend hours searching for beautiful mens and womenswear.

Another treat on our first day, was having dinner with the owner and founder of alldressedup, Tina Tan-Leo. She embodies style, glamour, intelligence and determination, is a successful entrepreneur and a beloved mother. To be taken out to dinner by a lady who I deeply admire was definitely one of the highlights of the trip.

Outfit: Miss Sixty Tee, vintage sunnies, earrings, shorts and bag, Ninja shoes

The highlight of Day 2 was meeting Singapore-based street-style blogger Viona Wang. The young and talented Economics graduate recently won a 3 months internship via Uniqlo with Elle.com in New York. Viona recommended that we visit Parco Next Next at Millenia Walk so we can check out the creative den of Singapore’s hottest emerging designers. So next I’ll show you one of my spoils…

Outfit: cousin’s cap, vintage earrings, top, Roopa Pemmaraju silk necklace, Felder Felder skirt, Jump from Paper Bonjour bag, Repetto shoes

Don’t you just adore nouveau designs? My giggles turned into unstoppable laughter when I saw this 2D bag posing as a 3D creation. How could I resist a bag that also worked my abs? Even the front pockets are real! It’s by a Taiwan label Jump from Paper, aren’t their bags phenomenal?!

Our time in Singapore was incredible. Spending time with family and friends were unsurpassable, even eating and shopping could not compare! I must admit, wearing all the colours of the rainbow also upped the joy ratings of the holidays. I am so thankful for the adventures, the memories and you, with whom I can share all of this with.

And last but not least, the ShoeSales.com.au gift-away has closed, the winner has been contacted and those beauties are heading your way darling girl! Stay tuned for the new gift-away this Friday!

Love always, Cecylia

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Haute Parfumerie

by cecylia on November 11, 2011

Stunning Front Window at Peony Melbourne

A spread worthy of Marie Antoinette

A few nights ago I had the utmost pleasure of attending the heavenly scented event at Peony Melbourne Haute Parfumerie for the launch of the recreation of Marie Antoinette‘s perfume, Black Jade, created by Lubin. Guests sipped on French champagne in hand-etched crystal flutes and were treated to the most decadent spread of French desserts and savoury delights. The stunning cake sculpture you see above of icing, fresh peonies, orchids and feather plumes was not by a cake shop but by the talented Ben at Domain Flowers!

Attendees at Peony Melbourne included the lovely Kyra (Pybus PR) and Nish (the most helpful and handsome barman!), Marianne (Esme & the Laneway) and John, Alicia (Sea of Ghost), Cheryl (Business Chic), Gaby (designer, Hopeless Lingerie), Tania (Fashionising), Phoebe (Lady Melbourne) and Aaron, Sarah (Style Melbourne), Ramona (stylist for Project Runway) and her friend, and Theodore! Ah, all the regal elegance!

Owner of Peony, the divine Jill Timms

Marianne and Theodore

Phoebe, Kyra and I

French Candle Busts at Peony Melbourne

Champagne in cyrstal flutes, served by the gorgeous Nish

Cheryl in the cutest vintage dress, experiencing Black Jade

Gaby, Phoebe, Alicia and I

French desserts!

Sarah in Yeojin Bae

Tania & Jill

Theodore, the candy vaccum

Harris Miller in Rainbow Hues

Ramona, friend and I

3 tiered cake by Domain Flowers!

Black Jade, exclusively at Peony Melbourne

Black Jade, by Lubin. The legendary scent was created for the beautiful queen of France, inspired by her enchanting secret rose garden in Le Petite Trianon in Versailles. Black Jade comes down the ages to the 21st century via a noblewoman and a dear friend of Marie Antoinette. Notes of the scent include the essence of Calanum, bergamot, cardamom, rose, jasmine, cinnamon, amber, exotic woods, Indian sandalwood, patchuli, vanilla and Tonka bean. You’ve really got to experience the fragrance to imagine the trail of this majestic aroma.

I was scratching my head about what to wear, when it suddenly clicked. ‘BLACK. JADE!’ I exclaimed.

One of Jill's customers hand-made this amazing necklace!

What I wore: vintage After Eight silk dress, self-made jade and pearl necklace, jade necklace as bracelet, vintage belt and clutch, Miss Sixty bow heels

Peony Melbourne is the fragrance and scent destination for those who appreciate artistic perfumery, enjoy a decadent and educational experience or simply wish to acquire a unique and personalised scent that truly suits them. Jill is a fragrance expert and offers an unparalleled specialised olfactory service. I have collected 4 of her delicious candles now, enough to turn my office into an ambrosial station. Next time I visit, I hope to purchase my new scent, hand-picked by Jill!

Peony Melbourne Haute Parfumerie 107 Auburn Road Hawthorn (03) 9882 0662

And last but not least: I pulled the name out of a hat, the $100 Melissa Voucher winner is Gabrielle! Congratulations! And thank you everyone for entering. Don’t you worry, there are many more amazing prizes to come, every fortnight! So the next gift-away is on Friday 18th November, stay tuned! :)

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Edenborough Evans, an Italian Love Affair

by cecylia on October 26, 2011

Ciao bella! Can you believe that it’s actually spring in Melbourne? But the weather here is like a flexible gymnast who is a keen show-off. I had a cold not long ago so have learnt (via the hard way) the importance of keeping warm. So here I am, layered up, in the middle of Spring. I recently found these vintage Moschino pants I’ve had for years (last time I wore them was 3 years ago in Dublin) and have refriended them. The scarf is a new addition from the local op-shop, Italians sure know how to make their knits.

I mentioned an Edenborough Evans necklace I got from Arabella Ramsay in this post. The jewellery are wearable pieces of art blending opulent Florentine designs with Melbourne street style, totally up my alley. Anna Cowen, the designer, is a Melbourne-based Visual Arts graduate who trained in Italy, and has her jewels stocked in boutiques from Paris to New York. One of Edenborough Evans’ devotees is none other than the stunning fashionista Ruby Rose, who is also an avid supporter of fine Australian designers. Here is a closer view of the self-engraved sterling silver necklace, oh no still a little blurry… Hammering ’10 Nov 07′, our wedding anniversary date, onto the plate was no easy feat, but hubby did very well. It really is a test of your concentration skills and a nouveau experience not to be missed!

Outfit: Vintage sunnies, Chloe jacket (last seen here), Miss Sixty jumper, Moschino pants, Edenborough Evans necklace, vintage ivory/tassel necklace (last seen here), Damselfly ring, vintage scarf, Repetto shoes

Hammer your very own Edenborough Evans necklace at the whimsical Arabella Ramsay store

1073 High St Armadale Tel: 03 9824 4490

See Edenborough Evans’ full collection on their online store here, trust me you are in for a treat!

And by the way, for those of you who are wondering why I never talk about my boutique anymore, you can find out why here. I’m fine, don’t worry about me, I just feel so incredibly blessed by the whole experience and for your amazing support. So thank you so much dear ones. And who knows what the future may hold for Cecylia? Guess you’ll just have to keep reading and find out :)

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