The dresses above all have the same design, but look so different in differing fabrics.
Unfortunately I was in a bit of a hurry and with bad lighting, my pictures don't do this dress justice. The 'gold' is more 'gold', and there is beautiful intricate pleating deatil on the bust of the dress - as seen on the runway dresses (particularly the floral print versions), and peeking on the bottom corner of my last close-up picture.
Akira Isogawa Resort silk embroidered dress
Zambesi silk jersey draped 'sweater'
Chloe gold bow stiletto heels
Chloe Fall 2004
http://www.style.com/
Unfortunately I was in a bit of a hurry and with bad lighting, my pictures don't do this dress justice. The 'gold' is more 'gold', and there is beautiful intricate pleating deatil on the bust of the dress - as seen on the runway dresses (particularly the floral print versions), and peeking on the bottom corner of my last close-up picture.
Akira Isogawa Resort silk embroidered dress
Zambesi silk jersey draped 'sweater'
Chloe gold bow stiletto heels
Chloe Fall 2004
http://www.style.com/
Love the delicate design of these Chloe shoes, but for the same reason, I find them incredibly hard to walk in, so have only worn them once! I loved how the delicate platinum/gold matched the fine gold embroidery on the dress. After I took this photo, I sadly gave up on wearing them with this dress, and changed to my YSL Dada semi-wedges (aka my wedding shoes) instead:
YSL wedding shoes (top)
Tonight I fly off to Byron Bay for an 'extended long weekend getaway'.
Five blissful days of relaxation by the seaside, can't wait!
Wish you all a fabulous weekend!
Any plans for your weekend?
that dress does become you!
ReplyDeleteGoodness Akira has the most beautiful embroidery!
ReplyDeleteThat Chloe dress is so atherial, I love when there are nude tones and then a black tie it's so dramatic.
This weekend, unfortunatley more uni work. But will take it a little easy. Enjoy your weekend x
Love the detailing on the dress - that color is great on you!
ReplyDeleteSadly, I have no long weekend getaways planned, just some cleaning out of my closet. Hopefully I will have brunch with friends at least one of the days. But, my goal is to do a weekend in NYC soon.
love this. its not something i would normally look at so thanks for this .
ReplyDeletethat dreess is cool . i wish i could wear one without feeling i look too short
You look gorgeous in that frock. I would die for those shoes and I hope the weekend proves relaxing for me and fun for you!
ReplyDeletelove the dresses and the cloe sandals in nude color !!!! I love the pattern of the flowers of the entire collection ... have a nice week-end beautiful and thanks a muaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
ReplyDeleteYou pull off that length very well! The print dresses remind me of a new floral one I just got...
ReplyDeleteYour shoes rock!
ReplyDeletelove those dresses, and what great colours! have fun in byron, i'm very jealous. My exams are coming up so it's cram-central for me.. booo.
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You have the most gorgeous maxidresses, I'm so jealous! The Chloe sandals look so pretty and delicate, such a pity they're hard to walk in.. I was in love with golden shoes and accessories back in 2006, and after this time I couldn't stand golden anymore.. But now I'm falling in love with it again:-) Bom final de semana e boa viagem! Beijos xxxx
ReplyDeleteOh Akira, how I love you so.
ReplyDeleteI am off to Sydney for work on Monday so no long weekend for me. Have a fab time in Byron!! xx
love the dress!
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OMG!!!
ReplyDeleteI´m in love with your beautiful dress. I truly love those long cozy maxi dresses. The way you pair it with the Chloe heels and cardigan is simply amazing!!!
AAAHHHHH ;)
Enjoy the weekend!!!!!
Gorgeous dress detailing! You look lovely!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous weekend, darling :)
xoxox,
CC
looking good in that flower dress! :)
ReplyDeletethe dress is absolutely stunning!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! I love the emroidery, so delicat :)
ReplyDeleteHave fun on your getaway!!
Happy long weekend to you too!
ReplyDeleteThere was an Akira sale the last 2 days, sadly I didn't find out about it until late and went at the last hour on the last day so everything left was out of my price range! You would've loved it though. I ended up getting some scrap fabric - this gorgeous purple silk - that I'm going to sew into a top. xx
That's such a gorgeous combo-- the gold heel and the deep teal of the dress. I am in LOVE. Hope you enjoy your seaside getaway. So jealous! It's going to be bright and sunny here, which I'm happy about. Catching up on writing and sleep :D
ReplyDeletedarling that dress is beautiful, what lovely detail. those Chloes look great with it.
ReplyDeleteThis weekend I am doing nothing, just resting!
hope you have a good one too.
muah x
marian
wow wow! gorgeous. the chloe is yummy-looking. frothy...
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hi! thanks for your comment on my blog. good luck on the contest too. it has been fun! :)
ReplyDeletebtw, my sister is getting married soon and is on the look-out for a wedding dress. your gown is beautiful and it looks like akira designs would suit my sister well. where can she start looking at akira wedding gowns? she's based in singapore, is marrying an australian and the wedding's going to be in new zealand. haha! are akira stores in any of those places?
the dress is lovely. akiro isogawa is indeed amazing. thanks for sharing:) when you mention akiro, your wedding dress always pops into my head. it was (and still is) such a beauty...
ReplyDeleteabsolutely lovely. you're wardrobe is a dream!
ReplyDeleteThat Chloe collection is one of my favourites ever. And I love the first dress.
ReplyDeletethe embroderies look so delicate !!!
ReplyDeletei love the shoes, so refined !!!
gorgeous outfit
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Hello lovely! It has been a while! I love this outfit on you and I adore how your gold bow shoes compliment the gold stitching on your dress. I hope you are well and have a safe flight! Congrats on placing high on Nini's blog!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow!!!! I adore your dress. The navy and gold are perfect together.
ReplyDeletethat dress is stunning on you! I love the detailing . . . it's exquisite!!
ReplyDeleteAmei seu vestido! parabéns pela votação no nini's style!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS on winning the NiniStyle competition!=) looking forward to more of your fabulous outfits dear ;)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win! I'm SO glad you did =) xx
ReplyDeleteNossa, que lindo!!!
ReplyDeleteOs sapatos são dignos de uma princesa!!!
:))
Mil beijinhos!
Kira
Love your dress!!
ReplyDeleteYou looks really good!!
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Dear Brigadeiro,
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS ON WINNING NINI'S COMPETITION!
CONGRATULATIONS Brigadeiro for winning Nini´s style competition!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy sunny & relaxing week!!!!!
really love that maxi dress! it's an eyecatcher, but still discreet, great!
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Love the collection!!
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful with that dress. Love the details.
Congrats on the winning competition!!
Hugs...from Hanh,
that chole dress is wonderful and your maxi dress is lovely!
ReplyDeleteOOh, so fabulous! And congrats for winning Nini's contest. You deserve it!
ReplyDeleteso pretty !
ReplyDeletei wish we could trade closets...and bank accounts. For one day ?
♥
That first outfit is my fave from her. Love clothes with incredible details up close, like your dress!!
ReplyDeleteYou look so pretty on that dress..Looking forward on your next post. Have a great day.;D
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Yessss an Auustralian Blogger!
ReplyDeleteor did i get that wrong? I have done my fair share of travelling too I think it adds to your personality and your development of individuality. It definitely reflects through all your outfits. You look beautiful
You look stunning in that dress! Love the embroidery. You have such good taste. And have a great time on your getaway, dear xoxo
ReplyDeletei'm actually drooling over the 2004 chloe dress. so goddess like.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is amazing. The detail. Wow.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning Nini's competition. big kiss,
ReplyDeleteMarian xx
such a pretty post!!
ReplyDeletecongratulations on your win - how fun!!!!
xoxo
wooow love the embroideries!! I have a dress on my blog desing and made by made with a lot of embroideries and pieces!
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