Of course we did get some up market shopping done at shopping centers on both sides of Hong Kong harbor when we were at the First International Conference on Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products in Hong Kong. As a result I got this fabulous silk velvet fabric...
The Conferene got organized by the Department of Biology of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the UNESCO Network for Microbial Resource Centers.
We did stay at the Royal Park Hotel Hong Kong from 23-26 August, 1993. Yes, quite a while ago but such regal fabrics are timeless and I will keep my dress; if only for fond travel memories!
My couture seamstress Ms. Yati in Indonesia, did turn it into this button down dress, pattern from the German Burda magazine.
Husband Pieter in matching gray silk sportscoat and silk tie from Bachrach
This silk velvet has a very nice and soft relief pattern. The dress has silk lining from Britex Fabrics in San Francisco where I frequently shopped, whenever we did some consulting work in California.
Pink pearls are from Escada Outlet Store with matching earrings with a pink pearl, bought at a gift shop of the Camino Real hotel where we walked from our Hyatt Regency hotel stay, for 3 free nights after our consulting work of two weeks in Mexico.
Pink pearls are from Escada Outlet Store with matching earrings with a pink pearl, bought at a gift shop of the Camino Real hotel where we walked from our Hyatt Regency hotel stay, for 3 free nights after our consulting work of two weeks in Mexico.
Matching scrunchy, made to wear with pony tail...
That's the bonus if you keep your size for decades and it's a nice combination of treasures from several countries.
That's the bonus if you keep your size for decades and it's a nice combination of treasures from several countries.
very pretty.
ReplyDeleteDearest Theresa,
DeleteAlways loved it...
Hugs,
Mariette
Hi Marietta querida !! Adore ese vestido y ese hermoso collar de perlas ,, que tengas un buen comienzo semana
ReplyDeleteBesos
Querida Angélica,
DeleteGracias, y adoro tambièn todos perlas...
Cariñosamente,
Mariette
I love your dress dearest Mariette--- and yes, when I worked in NYC in fashion I always Heard that Honk Kong had the best pure silk materials. Lovely tie too. You both look so elegant, ready for a nice evening.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week ahead.
FABBY
Dearest Fabby,
DeleteThank you for your kind words! Oh silks from Italy, Japan and Hong Kong are all lovely... How I loved to be in that store! Glad I came home with some of the fabrics and they are sweet memories of a great time together.
Hugs,
Mariette
Your dress is very lovely, Mariette!
ReplyDeleteWith pearl neckless and earrings, and matching scrunchy, you look very elegant and beautiful. I agree good fabrics are timeless. And you can wear them as you keep your size! Sigh, I've been struggling with my size lately.
Have a lovely evening and great new week xoxo
Dearest Tamago,
DeleteThank you and yes I do love pearls as well... The matching scrunchy is always handy when wearing a pony tail. Such quality silk fabric will last for decades; provided I keep my size...!
It can be tough at times, I even had some problems right after surgery when you are a lot less active.
Enjoy your July week.
Hugs,
Mariette
Mariette don't you look beautiful with that dress, very elegant indeed sweetie, you look beautiful oh and I just love the matching ponytail holder to chic ;-)
ReplyDeleteHugs~
Mari
Dearest Mari,
DeleteThank you for your kind words and that scrunchy is easily made if you have the fabric.
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful dress! I like this fabrics.
You both look so elegant! really beautiful is also your necklace, lovely colour!
Have a wonderful new week,Love and hugs
Claudia
Dearest Claudia,
DeleteThank you, you know a thing about sewing and fabrics yourself.
Happy July week to you.
Hugs,
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteelegant!
Alles Liebe
Elisabeth
Liebe Elisabeth,
DeleteDanke!
Liebe Grüsse,
Mariette
Oh Mariette, you look so beautiful! Very elegant. Love from Australia.
ReplyDeleteDearest Marilyn,
DeleteThank you and love back across the world from Georgia, USA!
Hugs,
Mariette
Wie wat bewaart heeft wat zeggen we in Nederland. Mooie jurk die je nog goed past.
ReplyDeleteBeste Marianne,
DeleteJazeker, dat is een mooi Nederland's gezegde!
Hij past nog steeds erg goed en dus zonde om zoiets met mooie herinneringen weg te doen...
Liefs,
Mariette
Good Morning Mariette, You look beautiful.... you have certainly found your style which is very elegant. I love your silk dress.
ReplyDelete.... and I must not forget Pieter.... he looks very suave.
Best Wishes to you both.
Daphne
Dearest Daphne,
DeleteWell thank you for your kind praise.
Sending you and George best wishes as well!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dear Mariette,what a wonderful dress! I like this fabric and the pattern!
ReplyDeleteYou both look so beautiful and elegant!Your necklace is so preety!!
Wishing you a happy week!Hugs!
Dimi...
Dearest Dimi,
DeleteThank you and yes, I still love this dress so why not keep it?!
Happy July week to you as well.
Hugs,
Mariette
A timeless dress, Mariette - transcends the change in fashion and looks lovely twenty plus years later. xo
ReplyDeleteDearest Stacy,
DeleteIndeed, this dress is almost 21 years old and such timeless designs will carry over for a long time. It feels comfy and I loved it than and still do!
Hugs,
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteeine sehr schöne Stoffvariante.
Sieht sehr edel aus.
Einen schönen Restabend wünscht Dir
Irmi
Liebe Irmi,
DeleteJa danke und in Hong Kong könnte man soviele schönne Stoffe finden...
Ganz lieber Gruss,
Mariette
Très chic, comme toujours d’ailleurs, ma chère Mariette!!!!!!!! Pieter également!!!!
ReplyDeleteJ’aurais bien aimé avoir aussi gardé la même silhouette, j’ai de belles robes que je ne peux plus porter depuis quelques années, ha ha ha!!!
Grosses bises et bonne semaine!!!
Marie-Anne
Ma chère Marie-Anne,
DeleteMerci pour ta compliment et oui, à cet égard, que je suis béni. Depuis l'âge de 15 ans, jusqu'à maintenant, je suis plus ou moins le même...
Grosses bises et joyeux juillet.
Mariette
Looking good love the jewellery
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteThank you and how I love that jewelry myself...
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteyour Silk velvet dress silk lining from Britex Febrics where your shopped in san Fransisco.
The earing with pink peal bought real Hotel the Hyatl Regency Hotel you wil enjoyed.
your husband Pilter in matcking gray silk sportcoat (Sport shop a very nice).
And you has first lovely mushsrooms fafulous silk velvet fabrie in Hongkong.
You both has nice combination with happy days!
Hugs and love both of your's!
Michiko
Dearest Michiko,
DeleteYes, indeed lots of happy days and still some memories to enjoy from that time.
Thanks for your visit as always and wishing you an ongoing improvement!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteYour beautiful silk velvet dress looks lovely on you and the accessories are just perfect. Pieter looks very dashing in his matching ensemble - a beautiful couple! You both look timeless and elegant. Wishing you both a lovely week.
A hug
xo Karen
Dearest Karen,
DeleteThank you for your compliments. Well, both of us never have been wasting money so what we love, we keep! You too understand what the pleasures are of making things and upcycling etc. At least we both have contentedness by living this lifestyle.
Hugs and a lovely first week of July!
Mariette
How gorgeous Silk Velvet Dress is and fantastic matching with the pearl neckless and earrings♡♡♡ Isn't it wonderfulit gose with the fond memories, Mariette(^_^)ｖ
ReplyDeleteWishing you will have a wonderful week ahead.
Sending you lots of love and hugs to my dear Japanese friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
Dearest Miyako,
DeleteYes, a fond garment and it evokes very fond memories for both of us!
Happy 1st week of July to you.
Hugs,
Mariette
Of course; favorite garment...
DeleteMooie jurk..staat je goed, en zulke stof is inderdaad tijdloos....mooi zoals jullie alles op elkaar afstemmen...dat zie je niet veel meer..ik moet nog steeds het stuk krant opzoeken, maar heb er even niet zoveel tijd voor, komt nog wel...
ReplyDeleteBeste Marian,
DeleteAls iets niet al te wild is dan is zo'n stof inderdaad tijdloos.
Hier in Georgia zijn ze gelukkig nog best conservatief en voor mij mag dat ook!
Mask je been zorgen meid; wat in een vat zit verzuurt niet.
Liefs,
Mariette
Your dress is timeless. From all that long, long time ago.
ReplyDeleteDearest Kay,
DeleteWell those 21 years have passed so fast!
Timeless indeed and a favorite garment always makes us feel good.
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Mariette!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea to show us this gorgeous dress!
You look just stunning and sooo chic making me feel like a horrible Tomboy in my camouflage suits!
I wonder what my grand children will think of me when we get at last to Australia! LOL!
What a great trip this is for both of you!
I hope the new camera is working fine! ;-)
Keep well!
Dearest Noushka,
DeleteOh, both of us have worn smelly high tops from walking on compost yards at mushroom plants worldwide; so I too know both sides of the coin! As long as we clean up nice...
Yes, the camera is working well.
Kindest regards,
Mariette
So schick☺!
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüße!
Liebe Michaela,
DeleteHerzlichen Dank!
Liebe Grüsse,
Mariette
hallo liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteDu und Dein Pieter seht so chic aus!!
liebe Grüße aus dem Drosselgarten
Traudi
Liebe Traudi,
DeleteOh, danke für deine lieben Zeilen!
Herzliche Grüsse zurück mit Sonne.
Mariette
Lieve Mariette,
ReplyDeleteSommige kledingstukken zijn tijdloos en nu nog altijd draagbaar.
Lieve groet,Ger
Lieve Ger,
DeleteJa, daar heb je gelijk in en evengoed, waarom zou je iets wat zoveel mooie herinneringen bij zich draagt wegdoen? Het past nog steeds dus ben ik er nog steeds blij mee!
Liefs,
Mariette
Very lovely, i love hong kong place.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit and yes, Hong Kong is a magical city!
DeleteHugs,
Mariette
I have always wanted to visit Hong Kong, but, I fear, that will not happen. If, however, it does, I hope I look as lovely as you in that beautiful dress and those pink pearls (perfect!!) and that my husband will look as dapper as your Pieter.
ReplyDeleteBig bisous, M-T
Dearest Marie-Thérèse,
DeleteOh, it was such a lovely experience and the food is heavenly too! Amazing harbor city and there is lots to see. We were very limited due to the Conference but still enjoyed it tremendously.
Thank you for your compliments.
Hugs,
Mariette