Fall Couture week 2009

runway update

With the couture shows already over, I just wanted to highlight some of my favorite looks seen on the runways of Elie Saab, Givenchy and Valentino.

Valentino

Givenchy

Elie Saab's: ode to WHITE and always amazing gowns

SALE designer shoes

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Look out ladies, the sale at net-a-porter.com is almost coming to an end. Just check out these great deals on some fabulous designer shoes and more. Have fun shopping!!

Chloe ankle strap sandals now 296 EUR

Sergio Rossi python rope sandals now 316 EUR

Christian Louboutin Galaxy Pass sandals now 507,50 EURAlexander McQueen metallic boots now 427 EUR

Great look for today!

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As summer is really kickin in, here's my look for the day to fabulosity! :) KLS.

Michael Kors one shoulder jersey dress 700 EURMarni leather clutch 650 EUR

Lanvin patent sandals 685 EURAsos Enamel rhinestone snake clamp 11,48 EUR

Christian Lacroix last couture show ??

runway updateWhile Lacroix filed for bankruptcy last May, I can only hope that some billionaire investor will very soon fund this fabulous designer label. Christian Lacroix started his own couture label in 1987, after having worked at Jean Patou since 1981. He has a background in historical costumes having worked in a theatre. His designs send out a great sense of folkloric opulence, with lots of colour and dramatic glamour. Lacroix always ends his couture show with a model dressed as a bride. His famous puffball skirt ("le pouf") became a reinvention of the ball gown for the late 20th century. Now after 22 years being in the business he might be showing off his last couture show. Is he trying to say something with the lack of color in this collection? There will definitely be some dark days ahead for Lacroix.

Couture fall 2009

"Le Pouf"

Dior Fall 2009 Couture

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Bringing back the couture from the 50's at the house of Dior, Galliano once again knows his craft as the best in the business. Sexy bustiers and laced girdles set the tone for his collection. With lots of bright colours, bar peplum jackets and amazing evening gowns, Dior's couture show was as usual, outrageously fabulous. Judge for yourself. Love Dior.

(check out the blue feathered hat, quite similar to Balenciaga's 40's shoulder span hat)

Exhibition Madeleine Vionnet

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The museum of Les Arts Decoratifs has now opened a wonderful exhibition devoted to the famous couturiere Madeleine Vionnet known as the "Queen of the bias cut". She used the natural shapes and curves of a woman to design some of the most beautifully dresses made. And by cutting the fabrics diagonal (bias), it would allow her designs to be more fluid and moving. Her inspirations derived from Greek art and that's where her famous Grecian style dresses come from. The exhibition shows 22 dresses, 750 patterns and 75 photo albums of her work. You can see the exhibition from 24 june 2009- 24 january 2010 at the Les Arts Decoratifs in Paris.

more info on madeleine vionnet see www.wikipedia.org or www.vionnet.com

Summer vacation style

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This summer I am heading to the beautiful islands of Malaysia. I definitely can't wait but I also need some fabulous outfits to match the sunny, tropical weather. I came accross these items and I just absolutely love them!! They will make my summer wardrobe the hottest thing on the beaches of Malaysia.

Temperley London silk kaftan 810 EUR

Michael Kors kaftan 305.26 EUR



Fendi leather python sandals 410 EUR

Victorias Secret Ank heart bikini top $54, bottom $30

Victorias Secret push-up tankini top $33.50, bottom $21.50

Victorias Secret halter bra top dress $95

Musa Jeweled T-bar sandals 333.34 EUR

Victorias Secret ruched bandeau bikini top $33, bottom $30

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer dry touch sunblock spf 55-85 $9.99