Resort 2012 collection

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I never fully understood the concept of a resort collection. Fabulous resort outfits to wear on your holidays destination such as St.Barths or the Bahamas. Originally ment for the more affluent costumers, nowadays resort wear may appeal more to the bigger crowd that likes to dress in style and look fabulous in the summer. Resort wear is usually made from lighter materials such as cotton, chiffon, silk and poplin that breathe easily and adds comfortability. From super light dresses and suitsto fabulous evening dresses. For this year's collections seen on the runways, I picked a couple of my favorite ones:

Subtle sophistication at Elie Taharie

Gorgeous colors at Oscar de la Renta

Stunning blues at Carlos Miele

Super cute cocktail dresses by Badgley Mischka

For evening dresses Zac Posen

Fabulous summer shoes

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Summer is almost ahead, and it's time to polish up those feet and accessorize with tres fabulous shoes. Here are my picks.

Bebe platform sandals

Colin Stuart wrapped sandals


Elizabeth and James leather sandals

Alexander McQueen boots

Jimmy Choo snakeskin sandals

YSL leather sandals

Fergie 'Bingo' sandals

Jessica Simpson sandals

Vera Wang platform sandals

Iris van Herpen couture

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Born in the Netherlands, Iris van Herpen attended the Fashion Insitute in Arnhem (ARTEZ). This Dutch young designer did an internship at Alexander McQueen, and this experience clearly examples her outstanding performance for craftsmanship and intelligent use of materials and innovative designs. Van Herpen started her own label in 2007. With her unique designs she creates a world of art, beauty, movement and exceptional structures. Her fashion discipline interprets abstract and sculptural creations showcased in many exhibitions all around the world.

"Refinery Smoke" collection

"Radiation Invasion"

"Crystallization"

"Escapism Couture"

Wish for Valentino!

runway update

Oooooh how I wish we could all dress up in Valentino every day and parade down the streets of Milan and Paris as sophisticated and ultra feminine chic ladies. The fall 2011 RTW collection was the ultimate mix between RTW and couture. It is pure elegance and simplicity with intricate laced patterns. After the departure of Mr. Valentino himself in 2008, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, who had previously designed accessories for the label, were then named creative directors. And they managed to transcend his unique style and beauty into what Valentino still is today.