My friend Shannan & I were lucky enough to attend the ‘Dreaming of Chanel’ luncheon, at the beautiful Sirromet Winery.

For two girls clearly born in the wrong era, this event was so special.  It was nice to be able to share the experience.  We had some lovely comments on our outfits.  Shannan wore an emerald green ‘Tina’ in a beautiful linen.  I donned some wide-leg ‘Deborah’ pants and a double layer ‘Marion’ in ivory silk & tulle, finished with some hand-made lace.

If you’re not familiar with the ‘Dreaming of Chanel’ and Dreaming of Dior’ story, you can learn all about it at www.darnellcollection.com

We had the opportunity to speak with curator of the collection and author Charlotte Smith. I was able to share with her some of the personal significance of the day; her Godmother and my late Grandmother share the name Doris, ‘Marion’ the design of my blouse was Grandma’s middle name (shared also by my Mum and sister), and that I read her first book Dreaming of Dior while having treatment for breast cancer.  It brought so many smiles to my face and still does.

Here are some images from a truly delightful day out….