I Spy Dior..

This Springs Dior collection is amazing, inspired by cinematic day dreams of Lauren Bacall, a former client of the house. It reminds me of of a Spy Girl ala "Femme Noir-esk", super sleek & sexy, sophisticated and powerful yet girly. From the python platform wedges to the structured waist jackets.. This collection is 110% ready to wear, which is so rare for the typical RTW collections from Mister Galliano..

The play on lingerie and the Spies trusty trench coat, is one the of main reasons I love this collection. John is pure genius, who never ceases to amaze me.. Feminine and fabulously executed this line is sure to please Dior's clients as well as shine editorially.

The gowns from this collection oozed the typical sex appeal of Dior, meshing a flesh pink corset and a long draped mint green sequin-sprinkled skirt, a chantilly smothered basque and black ruffled skirt, and a vamp red satin gown.. Capturing the romantic essence of Dior couture while making it RTW.

I LOVE DIOR<3






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Runway to the Sea. Proenza Schouler Sp 2010

The boys of Proenza Schouler brought a whimsical look to the runway, with a fresh and young ocean inspired collection for Spring 2010. From amazing tie-dyes that resemble fish in the sea to a play on the board shorts turned into pants. Great tailored jackets provided a hint of sporty-ness while the tank dresses, shirt dresses (super super SHORT) and colorful baby dolls evoked a fun and flirty feeling..

Shoes were super cute wedge-heel woven sandals that almost looked like waves or fish.. I thought the collection was super cute and loved the use of colors mixed with the masculinity of the board short inspired pants.. and Lazaro and Jack aren't too hard on the eyes either..






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Lanvin Spring RTW 2010

Alber Elbaz's Spring collection was one of the most amazing shows of the season. With an amazing play on textures, draping and sheer brilliance. The show took place in an industrial space on the out skirts of Paris, with a runway that was said to have been the longest ever. There was an abundance of colors like pink, salmon, peach, and vermilion as well as a dash of extraordinary fine leather and of course the staples of black and gray.

Accessories were STUNNING. From the BEAUTIFUL rope snakes, the large bib necklaces and gigantically over sized chains there necklaces were nothing short of AMAZING with bracelets equally as fabulous. Pops of color and drama from the jewelry pulled the looks of the collection together full circle for me..

Purses and shoes were elegant, and not super over the top, jewel encrusted clutches and smaller hand bags. Shoes were kept simple with anklet details in black & python as well as black and nude leather. They didn't seem as high as most shoes on the runway as of current, which wasn't bad, but would have made this collection even more mind boggling for me..

Lanvin has always been one of the most expensive looking houses for me, the sense of Parisian style and elegance reminds me of what my definition of real glamor is..





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The Reign of Balmain.. Spring 2010..

Balmain, Balmain, Balmain. I die every season. The Spring 2010 show just took place today at 3:oo pm in Paris at the Intercontinental Paris Le Grand Hotel. This season the collection reminded me of a reference to Joan of Arc and "dirty battle fields ancient" Greece, especially with the seemingly makeup free models sent down the runway with wind swept hair.

The house took a drastic turn from 80's Glitz to a more grungy dirty glam look.. Shoes seem to be reminiscent of Alexander Wang's boots from his Fall 2009 collection.. The strong shoulders are still present, which I LOVE and the pieces are still shiny slam via lamé & shiny black leather as well as sequins.

Jackets retained the strong shoulders and jeans that were acid washed and ripped last season are now either muted in tone or full length metallic.. and there's the addition of cut off denim short shorts as well..

In my personal opinion "Balmainia" as some are calling it (due it the double in sales since 2006)) is a clear indicator of what today's fashion lovers are going gaga over.. From the $2,000 jeans to the $9,900 jackets its no wonder why I still wonder if there's still a "financial crisis" or not.. for me.. there isn't one.. and if I were a girl, I'd be in the hospital with "Balmain-ia"..






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Verasce for Clueless featuring The B-52's.

Wow, I'm at a loss for words in regards to my excitement towards the Spring RTW 2010 collection for Versace. The BOLD and SEXY approach to this collection is very reminiscent to the old days of this always amazingly sexy house.

It's youthful and and fresh style made me make a connection, while watching shows with my own music choice, that this collection would be a dead ringer for my personal wardrobe choices for the Clueless sequel everyone is gabbing about.

The collection is also amongst my top favorite picks for this Springs shoes, from the amazing booties, to the strappy sandals, paired with wood and and metallic silver accent on the heels, the shoes take a very futuristic turn which makes the neon colors from the looks totally cohesive, bringing full circle what I like to call, Clueless Chic..

Its by far my favorite shows from Milan this season..

DEATH via. Model Finale..

Natasha Poly KILLS IT at the 8:29 point in the show for Dolce & Gabbana's Spring RTW 2010 Collection. The model finale sent me into one of my moments of being completely speechless, whilst watching this show for the first time.

I had heard the excited rants of many people in attendance of the show about the closing, because you know my first question after "Who Opened?" is "Who Closed?"...


Enjoy.

Into the Woods

A sneak peak at an amazing editorial shot by Mert & Marcus for the much anticipated September 2009 issue of Vogue. Natalia Vodianova shines (per usual) in this editorial that shows the fall seasons hottest color, red.

To see the full spread click here

So excited to see more editorial's from this issue..

Via

Lovin' Lanvin...

I really loved the look of Lanvin's Fall 2009 collections. With a bit of forties flair paired with influences of Parisian style, I found this collection to be very glam. Fabulous ruching, strong sexy suits, all paired with full lengthen black leather gloves, showcased the Lanvin woman as strong and powerfully confident.

Bag's were done in a classic shapes with fabulous materials like croc and silk with amazing embellishments. The use of fur was in heavy rotation, from amazing stoles to full waist length coats completing the glamorous ensemble.

Accessories were HUGE, from very angular, geometric pieces to bold, rounded & stacked neck hugging pieces studded with enormous simulated diamonds and pearl accents in an array of sizes. I LOVE the jewelry, some of the boldest pieces I've seen so far for the Fall 2009 season.

Shoes were kept simple in shape, with various different heel shapes with metallic accents on them. Booties, caged toe heel's and simple classic pumps as well as a pair of thigh high boots with a platform toe.All together I feel like the collection was very well executed (duh). It exuded the a strength and confidence that is very appealing in today's shaky economy.

Balmain on the Brain!<33

Balmain was one of my favorite houses this year for both the Spring and Fall 2009 collections. Christophe Decarnin put what I think is the perfect spin on a oh-so (but totally better) 80's look, with 80's music bumpin from the Dj booth the inspiration is clear. It's no wonder he has become the Number One most copied designer in only two seasons flat. Knock of manufactures must be making a slaughtering and with Balmains prices there’s no wondering why..
Price doesn’t include dreaming fee's.

Blue Sequined One Shoulder Mini Dress $16,698
Black Sequined Mini $ 10,439
Stone Washed Denim Jeans $2,050
Quilted Leather Jacket $10,020

and almost at every boutique, these pieces are SOLD OUT.
Christophe, being labeled as the Gianni Versace of modern times from his Spring 09 collection because of his use of crystals and BLING,choose to show in a place where Versace often showed his collections in his early days, the swimming pool at the Ritz Carlton, Paris.


Spring and Fall 2009 Shows opened by Anna Selezneva @ SILENT Models, Paris.





With old-school Madonna blasting in the background, I feel like his fabulous mix of look at me blingin' (the shoes, oOoOoh the shoes, fucking sick) mixed with a rocker chick/drummer boy jackets covered in crystals, bondage like dresses, MINI mini dresses and the god scent revival of the stone washed denim there was nothing else to expect but a collection that would steal headlines and grab attention for every fashion lover on the planet and that it did..

The second I saw the pictures of Natasha Poly in the green sequined dress with the crystal and stud covered stilettos I knew I would be in L-O-V-E with the entire collections, and obviously.. I was..