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Spring Romance

by cecylia on February 3, 2012

One of the highlights of 2012 so far is the wedding of our dear friends, Jade and Roger. One of the most compassionate, intelligent, fun, driven and glamorous couples I’m blessed to know. When we were in Hong Kong, Roger filled us in the epic tale of how he proposed to Jade, with a raw diamond, ~~upon her request~~. This ring she wears took Roger nearly a year to acquire. And for any ordinary mortal, they would have been deterred by the lack of un-dodgy suppliers, wholesalers and retailers and stopped their perilous pursuit. But not for Roger, he literally went to the ends of the earth to show Jade his love. And Jade? The words ‘beautiful’ and ‘talented’ are mere understatements of this music virtuoso with a black belt in Tae-kwon-do and a deep passion for the arts. In one of the speeches, the brides-MAN declared that ‘if he got a dollar every time Jade got hit on, he’d be Skype-ing his speech from his palace in Sweden.’

The BridesMan impersonating Zoolander

I was on an emotional high all day at the ‘Spring Runway’ themed wedding. The stunning bride wore a silk gown created by a Cambodian-based designer, Eric Raisina, purchased on their holidays. The beautiful bridal party included a brides-MAN and a grooms-LADY. The bestmen were decked out in preppy Tommy-Hilfiger-inspired outfits which Roger art-directed (he is a designer, after all!). We were treated to a sensational Stokehouse gastronomic experience and got to witness the most divine speeches and be serenaded by dear friends and hubby(see below)! These photos can only offer a glimpse into the loving atmosphere of the day. But hey, we’ve all been gifted with imaginations! Enjoy!

Isn't Ash's Sass & Bide dress amazing?

The Bombe- Signature Dessert at Stokehouse

The Wedding Cake- 3 tiered cheese!

'Hey Roger take care of our Jadey/She used to be this little girl but now she's all a lady...'

Remember I mentioned in this post that I acquired something super special in Singapore? Well this is the dress. An original 70s’ Yves Saint Laurent one-shouldered ruffle gown. Couldn’t think of a better dress to wear to a ‘Spring Runway’ themed nuptial by the beach.

This is the stuff love is made of. Thank you Jade and Roger for an unforgettable day and we wish you the most extraordinary life together! “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8

Where: The StokeHouse 30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda Beach, Phone: 03 9525 5555

Wear: Vintage 70s YSL silk dress (Vintage Designer Sale, Singapore), vintage Charles Jourdan heels, vintage earrings, ring, bracelet and belt.

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Further reductions in our International sale. Enjoy up to 70% off NET-A-PORTER.COM

Modern Renaissance

by cecylia on January 30, 2012

What do you wear to weddings? It has come to my attention that for the past decade I’ve mainly worn dresses to weddings! How boring of me! The last few weddings I’ve recorded on the blog of me wearing dresses are here, here, here, here and here. (Wow that was a lot of weddings!) Inbetween these I attended one as a pianist and wore a blue blouse/pants set, seen here. Recently I decided to jump off the traditional wedding attire bandwagon and create quirky outfits that are still wedding-worthy. So the last wedding I attended I wore a tuxedo jumpsuit. And the wedding I attend on Australia Day last week created an opportunity for me to toy with a beloved trend- Renaissance.

So I pulled out my Victorian bellow-sleeve blouse, last seen here, and a H & M brocade skirt I’d discovered in an op-shop. Why anyone would get rid of a brand new brocade skirt (WITH POCKETS!) is just beyond me. I can only count my blessings and label it a ‘miracle-buy‘. Here is my darling friend Mei, who has been a big sister to this only-child-fashion-lover. Mei is also a self-confessed Net-a-Porter and Outnet addict. Don’t you just adore her Romance was Born silk dress? She is walking art. Baroque jewels and opulence, oh my!

So tell me, what do you wear to weddings? Are dresses your easy-option as well? Have you entered my SOSUME give-away yet? The Tee is made from the softest micro-modal, in Melbourne! I hope you’re embarking on a beautiful week, filled with surprises at every corner.

Where: at Victor & Rita’s wedding

Wear: vintage blouse, sunnies and belt, YSL ring, H & M skirt, wrist clutch from eBay, Scooter heels,

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Raindrops on kittens

by cecylia on December 9, 2011

Raindrops on kittens and whiskers on roses, these are a few of my favourite things:

What I’ve been craving for this month, from Left to Right, per row:

Chloe Leather iPad case/Alexander Wang Zoro sunglasses/Jil Sander Leather Pyramid Clutch/Miu Miu Patent Mary-Janes

Nixon Time Teller Watch/Martin Margiela Leather Cuff/Milly Paige bag/Yves Saint Laurent Arty ring

Miu Miu Halterneck Bikini/J.Crew Biella loafers/180 by Jean Yu Silk-Chiffon Tee/Erickson Beamon Cocktail Ring

Marc by Marc Jacobs suede wedges/Michael Michael Kos Sloan leather clutch/Miu Miu 2 tone Cap/Jonathan Saunders for Smythson Diary

Which are your favourites?

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A shirt skirt and a Shoesales.com.au Give-Away!

by cecylia on December 2, 2011

Hello swethearts! How has your week treated you? If it hasn’t done you justice, don’t worry, you could soon score some shoes! For the observant readers you may have noticed that I’m wearing a mens shirt as a skirt. As you know, I get a kick out of wearing clothes in off-beat ways. This one is really easy- just pick your favourite mens shirt, undo the top few buttons, slip into it, and tie the sleeves as a bow. Now you have a choice, wear it at the front, or at the back!

Outfit: vintage necklaces, linen top (similar one here), YSL ring, silk shirt (as skirt), clutch, Shoebiz Jane shoes

What do you think of my new slingbacks? I got them from Shoesales.com.au, an amazing online shoe empire created by Figgins Holdings, the original largest shoe company in Melbourne who owned Evelyn Miles, Mollini, Midas, Shoebiz and Scooter. You may recall a pair of satin Chinoiserie shoes I wore recently from Shoesales.com.au here.

To celebrate their 1st birthday (happy birhday!) and to bring remedy to our shoe lust, Shoesales.com.au is generously gifting one of my lovely readers a pair of these charming heels. I have chosen the tan Jane shoes as the shape, texture (patent AND suede!) and colour caught my fancy. They also appear in blue which would be sweet with denim and are highly trans-seasonal. Very soon, Shoesales.com.au will be showcasing their brand new AW12 collections, ooh can’t wait to see all the new styles! So, shoe lovers, here are the simple ways to win your new heels: