by cecylia on April 11, 2011
A little while ago my beautiful cousin from Canberra (you would have seen her in her Wedding post here) came down to Melbourne so I could take her shopping. It was such a fun day! We started on High St Armadale at our boutique, then we went to a few of our favourite shops: Harlem, Hokey Curator, ate macaroons at La Tropezienne and cupcakes at the Cupcake Central cafe. Ah how we indulged…
Whilst Evane was trying on garments I got a few sneak pics, it was my first time wearing this amazing vintage Hiroko Koshino skirt. My mother-in-law gave it to me, along with the cape . This Japanese designer is STILL around and creating amazing pieces. I would love to visit her stores in Japan or Taiwan, where fashion is beautifully married with art. Ah…one day :)
Vintage shirt, belt, bracelet and earrings, Sportsgirl shoes, YSL ring and Hiroko Koshino skirt, in our change room.
I love being a personal stylist – this is an outfit I chose for Evane and it is her favourite outfit – Karla Spetic silk top, Amy Kaehne silk shorts (which I also have and featured in this post) and purple patent Repetto Klein pumps. Great legs!
After our shopping expedition, we headed to the Japanese Summer Festival, stay tuned for the next post :)
For me, there is not such thing as ‘Shop Til You Drop’, my shopping stamina has never let me down, that’s why I love shopping and love taking friends shopping! As long as I can shop, I forget about hunger, anxieties…worries.. :) A colleague recently compared me to a Duracell Bunny because of my unceasing vitality. So if you ever need a shopping buddy, give me a shout!
by cecylia on July 10, 2010
A few weeks ago the lovely Mollie, a representative of the emerging Australian It-bag label Estilo Emporium came to visit me. Her stunning accessories took me by surprise and she was kind enough to let me photograph her. Check out her casual but edgy outfit! She is wearing Estilo Emporium jacket, boots and bag from their AW10 collection.
Estilo Emporium is founded in Sitges, a small fishing village on the Costa Brava in Spain, the leather-wear label represents the ultimate in elegance and style. Attention to detail is integral to Estilo Emporium’s designers, Mac and Mardee McDonough. Each accessory is created with intricate care and craftsmanship. The brand’s philosophy is to make classic accessories with a twist. We like! Pieces maintain archetypal foundations, and are updated with unique and contemporary embellishments such as metal zips and buckles, and brass domes. The studded bag Molly is carrying is paved with silver studs.
Estilo’s designers travel the world seasonally to blend the artisan aesthetic and quality manufacturing they learnt in Spain with influences they pick up from around the globe. The result is an edgy, runway range. Above is the Estilo leather fingerless glove.
Their bags are created in the most buttery soft leathers and include some HUGE designs – roomy enough for the girl who wants to pack action into every minute of her life, and every inch of her bag. You may recall seeing this label in Shop Til You Drop and Grazia over the years. This bag below will certainly trigger a memory or two. A ‘classic’ design by Estilo Emporium, this bag is going to be a staple in every collection, recreated with different leathers and colours.
Estilo Emporium bags are very well priced and make the perfect everyday bag. I can’t wait to get my hands on one!
Love
Cecylia
