Netherlands

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. – Oscar Wilde

by cecylia on June 13, 2010

OK, I know that I’ve been raving on and on about my Spijkers en Spijkers Big Star top, because I’ve blogged about it in 2 different posts: My Secret Identity and Photo Opportunity and also, a lovely customer bought the tunic top and we featured her on our Shop Chic Blog. Here is my Big Star top again, we also have it in red!

But I still feel as though I have not done a proper post about the designers themselves. Spijkers en Spijkers are two aspiring Dutch sisters with a manifesto tailored especially to the female form! Their “form follows function” ethos and signature style skilfully twines geometrical sculpture, early modernism and flattering femininity to enhance sensuality through strong cuts. Every collection brings to light a character, a story, dusted off and paraded in a scent of strong feminine vigour. Their pieces are regularly featured in the Dutch Elle, Grazia and Vogue magazines.

Here are some of their photos- Truus (left) and Riet (right):

They look so much alike!

I was lucky enough to meet Truus (above right) at Paris Fashion Week earlier in the year, she is so sweet! Maybe I’ll be lucky to meet Riet as well in September!

Here are some images from their AW09 collection:

This season, Spijkers en Spijkers created a collection of loose fit dresses inspired by the night sky, its constellations, the luxurious and erotic world of Pandora’s box for their Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Their inspirational quote came from Oscar Wilde’s ‘We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking to the stars.’ Our boutique stocks the dress on the right, isn’t it amazing? An art deco worth investing in.

If you are interested in Spijkers en Spijkers’ current SS10 collection, check out the Vogue UK website here and see their entire catwalk looks. Most of the looks are stocked at my boutique ‘Cecylia‘. Hope to see you soon!

Come and gaze upon the lovely stars and stripes.

And this is a sneak peak of what’s to come from their AW10/11 collection later in the year. Coming from the Netherlands to Melbourne in August:

You are in for a pleasant surprise.

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Reflections from 2nd Week

by cecylia on April 29, 2010

One of the best things about being a boutique owner is that I get to dress the mannequins. We have 8 in total and I enjoy getting them dolled up each week. Monday is the day they each get a new outfit. Below are the highlights from this week, please let me know which one is your favourite.

Karla Spetic grey silk dress with Alldressedup pink silicon belt, a little ‘Lady Gaga’.

This is the Spijkers en Spijkers range. Twin sisters Truus and Riet have a knack at creating the most unusual pieces in the finest silks. The galaxy drape dress is a favourite, and the Brooks sheer top is amazing on (over a black camisole). The Dutch sisters reside in Arnheim, the Netherlands. They have won many awards at the fashion school and their collection gets stronger each season. This is the current Spring/Summer 2010 collection.

This amazing bodycon dress is created by German twin sisters Danny and Annette Felder, of the eponymous label Felder Felder. The London based label has a huge celebrity following. Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rhianna, Florence and the Machines are just a few of their fans.

This is an Alldressedup outfit- silk one-shouldered top with the cutest shorts which have folding detail at the cuffs. You can also see an Alldressedup leather bag with shoelace handles and one of my favourite necklaces- hand-made from silicon and perspex. Trust Alldressedup to think of working with such cool media! The leather ring belt is from Felder Felder.

This is the most amazing (and dearest) dress in our store this season. A fantastic Felder Felder creation. This sequinned dress is lined with fine silk. Definitely for the fashion-forward! The bracelet is actually part of a necklace from Alldressedup.

Here is the Felder Felder rack. We only stock 1 in every size. There are a few one-off pieces, like this red dress. The power-mesh material used is genius, it gives the best body-con shape even for those who don’t have it.

We’ve had another blessed week. I’ll leave you with the ’3 sisters’. From left to right:

1. Alldressedup silk jumpsuit, Alldressedup nacklace, Felder Felder spikey belt

2. Karla Spetic silk top and Felder Felder cross skirt

3. Spijkers en Spijkers galaxy drape dress with Alldressedup necklace (the golden part can be worn as the bracelet)

This is the photo wall, I hope next time I can snap up my customers rather than the mannequins =)

My Baby My Boutique

by cecylia on April 14, 2010

There’s a new kid on the block on High St Armadale : Cecylia. Welcome to our shop at 1113 High St Armadale

This little shop is like my new baby. She has not replaced Theodore, my cute Chihuahua son, but she comes close. After all, she has caused me so much stress, headaches and so many late nights like a baby. But hopefully, she will remain beautiful and give me something little in return. In fact, I should have called her ‘Junior’

Today our boutique opened its doors to the public. We are proud parents of the shop!

We have UK It label Felder Felder http://www.felderfelder.com/ on the left, followed by the label created by Dutch sisters Spijkers en Spijkers http://www.spijkersenspijkers.nl/.

On the right is where Karla Spetic is housed. Her Dreamer AW10 collection is as romantic as it sounds. In fact, our very first sale today was a dress from her collection.

There are gorgeous Repetto shoes sitting on mirrored drawers, dying to be tried on.

Our lounge area is probably the most popular part of the shop, where customers can enjoy some peace and quiet reading magazines, fashion and art books; indulge in some delicious cupcakes and watch Street Chic photos on the Plasma ahead of them. The flavours in store are Red Velvet, Vanilla and Cookies ‘n’ Cream. There are Mini ones too!

The colourful collection is the most recent SS10 collection from Alldressedup. We are so proud to be the only stockists in Australia to have these international labels. Behind are our round and large change rooms, they really make you feel at home.