Hello everyone and welcome to my blog.
I had to
do a double take when I came to the office this morning and saw that it was the
1st of May on my calendar. Unbelievable, how fast time flies.
My
husband and I are big lovers of classical operas and ballet and are quite regular
patrons of the Sydney Opera House. We went there last Saturdays to listen to Elgar's cello concerto performed by the
extremely talented lady named Harriet Krijgh. When I read in the program that she was playing the instrument which was made in 17th century and when her bow touched the strings,
the hair on my neck stood up in admiration because that cello sounded heavenly.
I am sure it could also be attributed to the skills of a performer, no doubt.
We are so
lucky in respect that both of us love classical music and are able
to enjoy it together. During our travels to Europe, we always try to book
tickets for a classical performance at a local opera house.
"I LOVE THE WAY HOW EUROPEANS GED DRESSED FOR THE OPERA"
When I
was a little girl growing up in Ukraine, there was not much to watch on TV
except educational or art shows and it was then that my passion for ballet was
fostered. My parents were extremely supportive and made sure that I
wouldn't miss a premiere of a new ballet at our Opera and Ballet Theatre.
I had an auntie who lived in Moscow and every time I visited her, she would manage to score me a ticket to the Bolshoi.
I still
feel nostalgic remembering the grandeur of the building's architecture, the red
carpet covering the marble staircases, the deep plush chairs upholstered in the
deep red velvet, the gilded woodwork running along the balustrades and
colonnades and the burgundy colour and gilded tassels of the stage curtain.
I love
our Sydney Opera House, it is one of the most iconic buildings in the world but
I find it slightly too modern for me and although most people make an effort and dress
nicely, the others simply don't care. As for my husband and myself, we
belong to the former and dress smartly for the occasion, which
brings me to today's outfit which I wore to the cello concert I mentioned
earlier.
Although it looks like a suit, both pants and the jacket are
separates with a common thread that ties them together. If you
look closer, you might see a satin stripe running over the side seam of the trousers (previously worn here). The same satin
fabric is used for a pleated belt simulating the classic cummerbund of a tuxedo.
I wanted to step away from the
traditional black and wore a dark navy jacket instead for a colour injection into
the black monotone and making the whole outfit not look overly formal (you might remember seeing me wearing it previously here) but The other reason I chose it was that the lapels are covered in the same black satin as the stripes of the pants thus
making them look like an easy version of a tux suit.
The top I wore is from Zara, just a
simple sleeveless lace top that I tucked in to show off the belt.
My shoes are classic black patent LV pumps worn previously here.
And I
couldn't help but add the red lipstick for a colour-pop.
Have a great week
Until then
Anna
xo
Linking up with A Pocketful of Polka Dots, Style Splash, The Pleated Poppy, Nancy Fashion Style
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