gilded.

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

(Top - Viktoria & Woods; shorts - c/o She Inside; cardigan - vintage from American Rag; bag - Mimco; sandals - Tony Bianco)
On my last sojourn to Melbourne, I was traipsing by the Yarra River en route to the perfect ice cream purveyor on one of those exquisitely gorgeous afternoons - I had just finished my conference and the river was scintillating with the warm afternoon sun. I don't usually have an affinity for vintage stores (fossicking for sartorial gems amid derelict interiors have little appeal for my time-impoverished self) but there was something about American Rag with its quintessentially American charm that had me drawn to its glorious array of meticulously hand-sewn sequined cardigans and utterly beguiling dresses from bygone eras. I was instantly enamoured by this gilded confection and was so delighted with my new purchase that I completely bypassed the ice cream store...

Photos by my favourite Tanya Constantino. <3

Much love, Mandy. xx 


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Posted by Mandy at 20:37

52 comments:

  1. Mica12 February 2013 at 20:53

    Such a beautiful cardi, great purchase! And thanks for the store recommendation too - I'm going down to Melb next month I'll be sure to check it out :)

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  2. Maddie12 February 2013 at 21:19

    Love the bold color of your shorts! They definitely make the outfit pop!

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  3. Unknown12 February 2013 at 21:23

    Omg, i love it !!

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  4. Denisa12 February 2013 at 21:35

    Wooow, your coat looks amzing. So nice style and that gold details are great. Have a nice day.

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  5. Live-Style2012 February 2013 at 21:36

    nice!! ; **


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  6. Ymis Effe12 February 2013 at 21:48

    I love your cardigan... nice!

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  7. Francesca12 February 2013 at 22:02

    Seriously that jacket looks amaze on you x

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  8. Ymis Effe12 February 2013 at 22:02

    thanks ... I'm your follower now! See u soon!

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  9. Giulia12 February 2013 at 22:12

    Great look, I really love it !
    Wanna follow each other?

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  10. Unknown12 February 2013 at 22:30

    following you! <3
    xo

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  11. Unknown12 February 2013 at 23:54

    your jumper is really cute!

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  12. Dreamer Anete13 February 2013 at 00:22

    Wooow amazing outfit! <3
    You look so adorable!
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  13. life is style13 February 2013 at 00:52

    so pretty, love it :)
    have a great day ❤

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  14. Unknown13 February 2013 at 01:13

    Tu chaqueta es realmente preciosa, con esos toques en dorado!
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  15. Bex Doctor13 February 2013 at 03:16

    You're pretty! i love your style. Your jacket is fab!!!

    xoxo

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  16. Fashion Muffins13 February 2013 at 04:36

    I just love this outfit,you look amazing!

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  17. Jennifer13 February 2013 at 04:54

    I'm jealous of the warm weather it looks like you're having!

    xo Jennifer

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  18. Criss13 February 2013 at 05:12

    Your blog it`s amazing!!I follow you now!! Kisses

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  19. S.13 February 2013 at 08:18

    Beautiful cardigan! Love this!
    Do you want to follow each other? Let me know ;)

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  20. Sin1201213 February 2013 at 11:37

    I love it ! :D
    I really like your coat .

    xo ,
    Ana Catalarrana
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  21. Aurè13 February 2013 at 17:19

    Thanks for sharing...You're always so Elegant, Chic, Unique and creative in Your Outfits...Chapeau!
    Best
    <3

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  22. Elena14 February 2013 at 05:56

    Love your cardigan sooo soo much <3

    Lots of kisses :D
    The Spotted Cherry Pie

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  23. Anonymous14 February 2013 at 08:12

    Such a pretty vintage cardi! ^^ And great look completely.

    Happy Valentine's, gorgeous!

    Satu
    Indie by heart

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  24. sonia // daring coco14 February 2013 at 10:14

    Mandy that cardigan was made for you! It's so chic and gorgeous, love, love, love the gold detailing.

    SDMxx
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  25. Anonymous14 February 2013 at 11:19

    Oh you're a doctor? Wow! i admired doctor maybe because i'm a nurse. tehe
    Your such a gorgeous doctor!
    Looking forward to practice my profession in your city:-)
    ♡,
    Riza | abiriza.blogspot.com
    Riza

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  26. Crazy for fashion14 February 2013 at 21:22

    You look amazing! Love the jacket!I am following you on GFC, would be very happy if you did the same! Maybe you also wanna follow on facebook and bloglovin? Let me know!I am also hosting a giveaway. Kisses <3<3

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  27. Anna Moore15 February 2013 at 05:36

    Hello! love the shorts! Super cute look!
    By the way if u would you like to follow each other, let me know! I hope to hear from you soon and be friends with u!
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    Anna

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  28. Sybil15 February 2013 at 14:38

    that jacket has such an exquisite detail design!!! LOVE it! :D

    happy vday!

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  29. Mariana15 February 2013 at 15:36

    Absolutely gorgeous post and blog! I'm so delighted to have stopped stumbled upon you blog. I'm now following on GFC and Bloglovin :)

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  30. Pardon My Fashion15 February 2013 at 15:49

    AH! This outfit is perfection. Not only that, your bod looks ah-may-zing.

    Love your blog<3

    And looking through all these pics of you in shorts, skirts and sandals makes me want to live out of my life long dream and move to freakin Australia.

    XOXO
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  31. Unknown15 February 2013 at 18:05

    Love this look and those shoes!

    Anne xox

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  32. Eatlovemerry15 February 2013 at 23:17

    Gorgeous outfit! X

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  33. The Photogramps16 February 2013 at 08:28

    Love that cardigan, lady! This outfit is adorable.
    xo
    ashley
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  34. Tali @ RockMyHeels16 February 2013 at 11:22

    The cardigan is amazing! Love your outfit:)

    Btw would you like to follow each other on GFC, Bloglovin and other social platforms?
    Just let me know :)


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  35. Karen Ussene16 February 2013 at 12:11

    ooohhhh I'm so jealous of you wearing those shorts. God I miss warm weather so much!
    xoxo
    K.

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  36. sepatuholig-Grace Njio16 February 2013 at 12:26

    I love the bag and the heels here... awesome...
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  37. b.16 February 2013 at 19:43

    I absolutely love the pop of colour that you've worn for shorts Mandy! What eyecandy! And the detailing on the cardigan is absolutely divine, the intricate patterns really compliment the minimalist contours of your Biancos, love it. Your writing has such charm, I feel like I'm really there vintage shopping with you by the Yarra. Although I've only been the to Yarra when its bleak and murky, you make it sound like postcard perfect. Take care Mandy, and keep gorgeous :-)

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  38. Unknown17 February 2013 at 00:15

    love this! would you like to follow each other? let me know!

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  39. Unknown17 February 2013 at 09:32

    Great outfit!
    I didn't know your blog and I love it!
    Would you like to follow each other?

    Kisses from:
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  40. Unknown17 February 2013 at 10:15

    followed you :)

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  41. Anonymous17 February 2013 at 10:53

    Woooww!! Great outfit!!! İ follow you ! Pls you to follow me:)

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  42. Something Real Serious17 February 2013 at 13:57

    super love your style

    anyway, join my first giveaway here if you like :)
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  43. Unknown17 February 2013 at 19:47

    Would you like to follow each other's blogs? Let me know!
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  44. Anonymous17 February 2013 at 20:36

    Great style, I love your outfit! :) <3

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  45. Veronica Pinelli17 February 2013 at 21:10

    very nice. would you like to follow each other?let me know.
    xo

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  46. Gabriele Vilkonyte17 February 2013 at 22:38

    Hello dear,
    You look beautiful!
    Would you like to follow each others blogs with blogger, facebook and bloglovin?
    Have a nice day!
    gV

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  47. Kate18 February 2013 at 02:13

    wow really cool look, love the color of your shorts! great outfit, love it:)
    xx Kate

    The Style Department

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  48. Mag18 February 2013 at 08:17

    You look lovely!!
    Adore these sandals
    xo

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  49. Stephanie18 February 2013 at 09:46

    The coat is gorgeous! I love the embroidery!

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  50. Unknown18 February 2013 at 20:30

    You have gorgeous style! I love the detail on your jacket, stunning x

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  51. Izzy19 February 2013 at 20:45

    the cardigan is super lovely and I just adore the embellishments on it too! with the way you've worn it draped on your shoulders you look like an angel (your lovely face helps of course!) the simple, thin strappy heels are a wonderful contrast to the heavy embellishments and material of the cardi as well. thanks for your lovely new year wishes, I hope this one is amazing for you too! :D <3

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  52. Ruth Lalliankimi26 February 2013 at 02:13

    Embellishment on the cardigan is incredible- so beautiful.

    Ruth x


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