Miss Couture Vintage X returns!

My dearly beloved friends of fashion, glitz and glam,

I dedicated this belated post to you with lots of love xx

I conjured up a shoot that I have had in my mind for quite some time now and finally put matters into my own hands by making it happen.. Although all my posts consist of making effort, this one is extra special to me. The Society on Bourke St is a stunning bar/restaurant situated right next to Madam Brussels and Parliament Station and thanks to the manager, Gary, he gave me consent to doing a shoot. I walked in one night and saw the interior of the Rino's room and thought: this place perfectly describes me- damask print, chandeliers, the colour red and mirrors.. Thanks to Nicole Warne (Gary Pepper Vintage) who sold me one of her gorgeous Grecian-looking Bec & Bridge dresses, I thought it would go so well with Society and my idea of: vintage glamour...

The photo shoot was a great success and I had lots of fun taking part in it.. I want to especially thank Gary for letting me use the Rino's room as the background for my shoot, my photograper Fariha and our assistant Anton. Oh and let me not forget my fabulous hairdresser Michael who works at Minko hair and beauty.

Enjoy my top shots!

(I am wearing a Bec & Bridge dress, vintage belt, Asos heels, vintage clutch and Angi Mac earrings)..

Much love,

Miss Couture Vintage X. 

First official blog post of the year xxx

Hello my darlings,

Despite my blogging absence, I have had an idea for a photoshoot with this exact outfit. I managed to get out and about today in this absolutely breath-taking weather (too bad I didn't get a chance to go for a swim in my bodysuit that could easily be worn as a swimsuit too). I promise to keep my blog posts more frequent this year, even though I have been spasmodically trying to juggle between two jobs and online shopping has slowly decreased. I'd love to hear your feedback and comments.

Stay fashionable!

Lotsa lurve,

Miss Couture Vintage X.

(I am wearing Asos top and skirt with split, vintage suede heels, gold tied belt, Dotti sunnies, YSL vintage ring)

Oh how I've missed you...

My dearest followers,

I am very sorry I have been a hermit the last few months. As you know, this was my final year of Uni (which is well and truly done and dusted and I never wish to refer to any text books or essay questions again). I have truly missed blogging, missed dressing up and conducting savvy photoshoots for all of you to muse over. I've almost forgotten how to use blogspot. NOT!!!!! However, I do promise to start making my blog posts more frequent (at least once a week or once a fortnight), depending on how much my two jobs drain my life. Yes, that's right! Two jobs to support my shopping frenzy, but also an avenue to start saving for Europe and that walk in wardrobe for my future house. So what I have chosen to do with this blog post in particular is pluck out some significant occasions over the last few months and narrate my outfits.

Your feedback and suggestions are always considered!

My friend's wedding:

(I am wearing a vintage Victoria Beckham peplum-style dress with patent black belt and Nine West gem heels)...

(I am wearing a Topshop fluffy dress with a vintage cameo hair clip and vintage suede heels)...

My 23rd Birthday!!!

(I am wearing Asos tie-up shirt, Asos hounds-tooth pants, Pedro Garcia shoes, Tiffany and Co bracelet, ring and Chanel earrings)...

(I am wearing a H&M Lanvin tulle dress, Spotlight ribbon as a belt, vintage shoes & bag, Sarah Jessica Parker cropped leather gloves and Colette earrings)...

The Races: Derby Day and Oaks Day:

(I am wearing Aqua dress, patent black belt, Forever New head piece, Colette bag, racing hounds-tooth gloves, Swarovski crystal brooch, Chanel heels)... 

(I am wearing Gwenadue Audrey skirt, vintage jacket, vintage necklace, Colette bag and vintage suede heels with vintage head piece)...

(I am wearing a Zanet Couture dress at the Royal Melbourne Show fashion parade)...

(I am wearing a Herves Leger dress, YSL vintage ring, vintage bracelet, bag and suede shoes)...

Inspired by horses...

My sassy followers, 

I do apologise I haven't written for a while. It's been a fairly hectic month- back at Uni, work and the weather has deprived me to go out and take some photos (although I wouldn't refuse to taking photos in the rain).. So I caught up with my very good friend Cecylia last week, and we decided to use GPO on Bourke St as a venue for our snapshots. I never realised the beauty behind the interior- the arched hallway with a red carpet (which Cecylia introduced me to) and the stunning glass cabinets filled with selected fashionable items. Nothing compared to what I saw in front of the 'Anaessia' store! We were walking in that direction and Cecylia and I were caught in conversation when I froze and my jaw dropped to the ground. I was literally speechless. What stood before me was unlike anything I have ever layed my eyes upon- a red lace skivee dress with a tutu underlayer spinning round and round on the mannequin. Sue Vanikiotis is the very talented designer that once dreamed of having a ballet career (which explains her lust over tutus and poufy dresses.) I'm in heaven! Her love of the theatre and fashion from the 20s and 30s right through to the 60s has been her motivation and inspiration behind her highly structured and meticulously tailored and embroided pieces that embellish the utmost in style and sophistication. 'Each exquisite garment is customized with an essence of feminity and decadence; embelishing influences from European design.' And the best thing about it is you won't have to worry about ANY girl wearing the same thing as you, as these are ONE OFF DRESSES. Now we're talking! :) 

Absolutely stunning beyond meaning, language or expression! Love, love, love!

So after snapping with my dearie Cecylia who I thank from the bottom of my heart for bringing her SLR, we walked around GPO to have more of a browse. My outfit was inspired by this photo that I saw on the Asos website. I fell in love with the outfit and thought I'd try and mimic the pretty girl's style. No matter how individual we are in the way that we dress, we're always inspired by others- whether it be friends, celebrities, paintings, movement etc. But it's important to remain yourselves in the way that you look, act and carry yourself. People would rather see the real you shine through than be put off by the person you're hopeless trying to be! 

Enjoy my photos ladies! I would love to know what you think of my outfit. And to my dear friend Cecylia, your photos in our next shoot will be featured in my blog without any excuses. Maybe we can be princesses one day and spoil ourselves to buying an Anaessia dress? :)

(I am wearing Zara pants, Asos shirt, Gripp blazer, vintage brooch, Melissa shoes and vintage bag..)

Object of one's desire!

Much love,

Miss Couture Vintage X. 

Gwenadue shoot...

To all my fashion-crazed followers,

I want to introduce you to an oh so talented friend of mine Kelsey Menadue, who is the super cutest designer of 'Gwenadue'.. Kelsey and I met at Tilkah, while I was helplessly shopping for jewellery. Her sweet and adorable nature shone right through me each time she would compliment on an ensemble that I was wearing. We became Facie friends right away, and then I discovered that she designed most of her wardrobe. I was awe-inspired by her craftsmanship and fine eye for detail, as each piece exemplified my fervor for vintage. She told me that she was looking at making a 'Breakfast at Tiffany's Audrey skirt' and when these words were spoken, I was so intrigued and interested in modelling her new collection. After a devastating ordeal of losing the photos from the first shoot, we soldiered on and happily conducted the shoot again at Fitzroy gardens. I had the time of my life, and would do it all again in a heartbeat. So ladies, come and be enchanted by this dreamy and fairy-like nature of Gwenadue's new collection: 'The Black Forest'...

Much love,

Miss CoutureVintageX

(I am wearing the BEST SKIRT IN THE WORLD: Gwenadue Audrey 'Breakfast at Tiffanys' skirt, vintage lace top, vintage cropped fur gloves, vintage necklace, Asos boots)... ♥

(I am wearing Gwenadue suede skirt, Victorian collared shirt, vintage bag, Melissa shoes...) ♥

Backstage with the cutest girl in the world: Kelsey.

(I am wearing Gwenadue koko skirt, Gwenadue lace love heart top, vintage globe shoes)... ♥

(I am wearing the second BEST skirt in the world: 'Gwenadue Tale of Terror' skirt, Gwenadue corset, Melissa Amazona shoes)... ♥