With an invite featuring the dress code, ‘Classy Cocktail’, I was ready to frock up and flit off to Armadale for the Cecylia boutique new season runway show this past Wednesday evening. Dressed in my new bargain Kenji shoes and a colourful maxi, we entered a luxurious world full of wonderful fashion and exciting overseas finds, a makeshift runway devised of a gorgeous carpet and quaint stools lining the catwalk.

While cupcakes and macaroons adorned the counter, jewels and designer bags adorned the arms of the fashionistas out to see the new European imports. Cecylia welcomed us to her store – her dream – and thanked us for coming out but without much further ado; it was time for the fashion.

Many labels – both local and international were featured; though the Australian threads are a touch behind the European and were not featured as heavily; and accessories by Repetto (shoes), Aris Geldis Paris and Damselfy (jewellery).

Aussie labels Gail Sorronda and Karla Spetic got rave reviews from Cecylia while I loved international label alldressedup. Antonia Goy (Berlin), Felder Felder (London), MAWI (Britian), Sophia Kokosalaki (Greece) and Spijkers en Spijkers (Netherlands) were also a hit with the crowd.

While each outfit was in itself gorgeous, there were lots of separate pieces I was on, specifically a jacket (which I believe is by alldressedup). If only my budget would stretch to some of the amazing European wares though! They really are a clever and talented bunch over there.

While Cecylia’s passion for her store is clear, the people in attendance at the runway show were equally as enthusiastic for the labels and it was hard to move after the conclusion of the show. After a quick hello to stylist and Sarahs Style Emporium guest blogger Jess, we grabbed a macaroon and headed off. I like to shop without crowds!

Thanks to Jennie for images.
Image One: Cecylia welcomes us
Image Two, Three, Four: Looks from the fashion show; alldressedup jacket in Image Three