BLACK GARCIA GOWN FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION

Hello my dear readers, hope you are doing well.

I know it sounds like an old adage, but time does fly, wouldn’t you agree?  In April this year my dear husband is approaching one of those milestone birthdays that sounds a bit scary – he is turning 70.  I know it’s just a number but in Danny’s case, it means a lot considering his medical history  included a stroke, a quadruple by-pass and cancer.

Anyhow, birthday no matter the number, are meant to be celebrated and we are doing it in style.  To celebrate his actual birthday which is on Friday the 28 of April, just the two of us are going to a swanky restaurant called Oncore by ClaireSmyth, the first and only female chef to hold three Michelin Stars in the UK.  "Situated on level 26 of Crown Sydney and overlooking one of the most breath-taking views of Sydney Harbour, the outstanding delivery of fare has resulted in recognising Oncore as one of the top fitfty restaurants in the world from the prestigious La Liste Awards and has been awarded three Chef Hats from Good Food Guide Awards."

If you want to eat there, you have to book 3 months in advance and on the day when the site opens for booking, you have to be very quick as the places are snapped up with supersonic speed.

Then, on the following Saturday, we have invited our family and close friends, some of them Danny has known since his years living in Cape Town, all and all around thirty people, to celebrate his birthday at an award-winning restaurant called China Doll for dinner.  The restaurant resides on the historic Finger Warf where patrons are treated to delicious pan -Asian style food and are bedazzled by the sparkling views over CBD, Art Gallery of NSW and iconic Harbour Bridge.

Then in May we are we are thinking of visiting Bali for a week but so far it’s just an idea so  I will keep you informed when it, hopefully, will materialise. 

Now that we have a venue, all I need is an outfit that matches it.  Of course, I could’ve found something in my wardrobe that would do but I wanted to wear something fresh. 

I didn’t have a clear idea of what to look for, just went into Westfield Shopping Centre in hope that in one of the numerous clothing stores I will find something that I like.  As luck has it, it didn’t take me long to find it.  I was in the Myer department store browsing aimlessly between concession counters when at Pilgrims I saw a mannequin dressed in a very elegant looking black dress that looked exactly what I had in mind.

The first thing that attracted my attention was the shape of its plunging neckline and off the shoulder sleeves.  On closer examination I noticed that it also has a crossover detail around the bodice that visually makes your waist look slimmer and a tulip shaped skirt that allows you to show your legs without too much skin being exposed.  In other words, a perfect evening dress suited for a special occasion.  A quick trip to a fitting room and it was mine.

This dress speaks for itself and does not require heavy accessories to make a statement.  Just a string of white pearls, contrasting red shoes, an evening hand bag and a smear of red lipstick to match the shoes and I am ready to party.

Stay tuned for the follow up.

Until then,

Anna

xoxoxo

Outfit details:

Dress:  Pilgrim 

Shoes:  Edward Meller 

Handbag:  Chanel (old)

Sunglasses:  Prada (old)