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Elie Saab Spring 2012

<span id="goog_1756793829"></span><span id="goog_1756793830"></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Elie Saab</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Spring/Summer RTW 2012<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You always know what you're going to get with<b> </b><i>Elie Saab.</i><b> </b>Exquisitely made, spellbinding evening gowns slathered with sequins, in sensual shapes that honour the female form. His 'Colour Shock' collection for Spring 2012 has been the jewel in the crown of the entire fashion season. Subdued nudes developed into saturated shades of turmeric, luscious apricot, emerald green and royal blue. Lace met with silk and chiffon to create billowy belted gowns with plunge-necks and knife-pleated skirts. After viewing hundreds of designs from dozens of internationally renowned designers in four different cities over 27 days - this one stands out. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCgaEdFI0T2uOOl5kTWe6MOUzKWZLf0vlqt6PDdeuxfv472swoIvgyV0FabkbcOxx0B2aZw6n1MMT925FIVSWA_HMnRlxy_ajpemLLMqggBe_Z939Q1BdU4s-iI8wIPGCGyU_cn6-LEnEx/s1600/saab1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCgaEdFI0T2uOOl5kTWe6MOUzKWZLf0vlqt6PDdeuxfv472swoIvgyV0FabkbcOxx0B2aZw6n1MMT925FIVSWA_HMnRlxy_ajpemLLMqggBe_Z939Q1BdU4s-iI8wIPGCGyU_cn6-LEnEx/s640/saab1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjTCfUHIHslC7FOtLQIkgRWYL9AsTsbmGqG1K58cx8eTSFGIlqYQCbgoeuKxIw4uApdSYoIbP6LQcszEIxLLCy42LCNLeGn4kz8F2jD7yjmtlCDsw2eqaeOi9i7uKyjr7-Xy4iw8Lk9ra3/s1600/saab2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjTCfUHIHslC7FOtLQIkgRWYL9AsTsbmGqG1K58cx8eTSFGIlqYQCbgoeuKxIw4uApdSYoIbP6LQcszEIxLLCy42LCNLeGn4kz8F2jD7yjmtlCDsw2eqaeOi9i7uKyjr7-Xy4iw8Lk9ra3/s640/saab2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgELSG6RtfA0Kwk9ThhJcGFgiYUlToQ3VFpTO9SIvX91WquFtLHLxjP_buMQV_I9eTsTPBeJw3BFdIet-u63wqWK0lI4kVASExkdgBJOm5sCQDma8ty1fmsHDWDWyXoxGz94c-di6NhCew-/s1600/saab3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgELSG6RtfA0Kwk9ThhJcGFgiYUlToQ3VFpTO9SIvX91WquFtLHLxjP_buMQV_I9eTsTPBeJw3BFdIet-u63wqWK0lI4kVASExkdgBJOm5sCQDma8ty1fmsHDWDWyXoxGz94c-di6NhCew-/s640/saab3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xqfv24Md6Sl3cba72PRvLmY6w2L9kPuCco5moERq5j8A-qiBzYsJuRAWHkEwX6krU9FsgkRLOORAs1BmzZPCayyt9KVSi5he1uU88_2YYV4fB8cEPJM0eIbg2Mmvx7DTxqijbhD8SJVq/s1600/saab5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xqfv24Md6Sl3cba72PRvLmY6w2L9kPuCco5moERq5j8A-qiBzYsJuRAWHkEwX6krU9FsgkRLOORAs1BmzZPCayyt9KVSi5he1uU88_2YYV4fB8cEPJM0eIbg2Mmvx7DTxqijbhD8SJVq/s640/saab5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4VpCyZYBJ_0kFngwJFp_UmmOzRgB5wc3UmXLXF-Vhc0rPFJUQTpcXFCRk8vpcDY7VNFnVbHL8f3bXV_78Ft67-4sSz0L6kCf4sDxhV7vSLHwnK4rjB0weRj3LETnX24OVFW6WdFUweEx1/s1600/saab7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4VpCyZYBJ_0kFngwJFp_UmmOzRgB5wc3UmXLXF-Vhc0rPFJUQTpcXFCRk8vpcDY7VNFnVbHL8f3bXV_78Ft67-4sSz0L6kCf4sDxhV7vSLHwnK4rjB0weRj3LETnX24OVFW6WdFUweEx1/s640/saab7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div>

Elie Saab Spring 2012

Elie Saab Spring/Summer RTW 2012 You always know what you're going to get with Elie Saab. Exquisitely made, spellbinding evening gowns...

3:07 PM

Friday Frills

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixERnGztHnoGH19YP50V6gO3YEoBi31ha0dvNAS8Pll4DreWP5cDCO_bkJGv60mRdhcH3l-Oz1-5CrqE2RU2BRnRkanP_mpslLs1L8RvLrOtCqko6yUO5awFmH9IKLanV2N76ZZnf52Xy7/s1600/roseIMAGE.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixERnGztHnoGH19YP50V6gO3YEoBi31ha0dvNAS8Pll4DreWP5cDCO_bkJGv60mRdhcH3l-Oz1-5CrqE2RU2BRnRkanP_mpslLs1L8RvLrOtCqko6yUO5awFmH9IKLanV2N76ZZnf52Xy7/s1600/roseIMAGE.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” </span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Leo Buscaglia</i></span></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></span></div>

Friday Frills

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring...

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Paris Fashion Week Favourites - Part Three

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Paris Fashion Week</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Spring/Summer 2012<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Paris Fashion Week closed off another season of fabulous clothes, supermodels and remarkable designers. The biggest trends that have emerged for Spring 2012 are vibrant floral prints, citrus shades, cropped tops, pleating, lingerie-inspired outerwear, sheerness and belted waists. Although Spring is months away, it's never to early to be inspired.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Emanuel Ungaro</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtzAG3u5pWX-AFaQxxtt2DrHtRRdGSUQDe2OYwQdOxmjF6XDjgpZ1GtUkWxCa2sG-BETdspdKqfNYj0wBE6pEBgbm9op4wnIXw0pNZIPtYUayad0YVIBCaWz2n_TsJAn-xoGBPnAcl9zN/s1600/pfw2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtzAG3u5pWX-AFaQxxtt2DrHtRRdGSUQDe2OYwQdOxmjF6XDjgpZ1GtUkWxCa2sG-BETdspdKqfNYj0wBE6pEBgbm9op4wnIXw0pNZIPtYUayad0YVIBCaWz2n_TsJAn-xoGBPnAcl9zN/s640/pfw2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Emanuel Ungaro's</b> newest designer Jeanne Labib-Lamour took a safe approach towards Spring 2012. Paint splash prints in doses of blue and red were pleated, draped, ruched and twisted. Silky jumpsuits and v-neck cocktail dresses were belted with thin metallic gold. Besides for sexy daywear, there was just a touch of sequins at the end, with a gold encrusted column evening gown. Models wore deep blue smokey eyes and side-swept fringes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Alexander McQueen</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5K5oUqrEKUkqWVf4skL4dlV1D6kc3DR90KHQo_XCgUosgM4NvuBLRnc6LIQO98aZrrxVphI-TQGesWlaqZbs2cZ-YPWnX5fafHVwIKr65O7w0e70Rd8W7AeRHm___TlBd1ax45cYVSZyP/s1600/pfw4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5K5oUqrEKUkqWVf4skL4dlV1D6kc3DR90KHQo_XCgUosgM4NvuBLRnc6LIQO98aZrrxVphI-TQGesWlaqZbs2cZ-YPWnX5fafHVwIKr65O7w0e70Rd8W7AeRHm___TlBd1ax45cYVSZyP/s640/pfw4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yet another display of creative brilliance for <b>Alexander McQueen's</b> Sarah Burton. The underwater inspiration was visible through clusters of tulle coral, couture lace swimming caps, oyster print chiffon, pearly shell pink and a treasure cove of gold dresses. The softness of fully ruffled gowns stood out against sculpted corsets and gothic black gowns. The painstakingly elaborate detailing extended to strappy platform heels. More like pieces of art that belong in a museum rather than in a boutique. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Valentino</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNdkzCEXGONcfAUDNscgqyWPSgBsq4IE3yVt8TjMsvmXoMrZ5PLLluOWczFftECouboSX544lfWaNx7KXzxdsROyA288KW9vand1LSUxZjqpKNXjpMclAj_5YdGu1WHPLYe4zsLa1pLNWQ/s1600/pfw5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNdkzCEXGONcfAUDNscgqyWPSgBsq4IE3yVt8TjMsvmXoMrZ5PLLluOWczFftECouboSX544lfWaNx7KXzxdsROyA288KW9vand1LSUxZjqpKNXjpMclAj_5YdGu1WHPLYe4zsLa1pLNWQ/s640/pfw5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A dreamy and romantic Spring collection from the Italian duo behind <b>Valentino</b>. Pretty high-neck frocks were spun from delicate lace in shades of honeydew, lily white and black. There was also an odd shot of slinky leather dresses. Featherlight evening gowns skimmed the floor in transparent florals, dotted mesh and embroidered lace. Striking scarlet dresses stood out amidst the waves of nude chiffon.  </span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Chanel</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegEhntlL5tWMXbm9ThQCqsa6QAZgyoL3JpnqqvbtFWX0ajmIjAUO4ybFK54RLeoonwXnR8XLUwxnCjWbGugNTgjOJzUJEI4-aLICB23g9fQtKK3f9zFsxbx7du-I6XyV3DWILsNy9-u2A/s1600/pfw6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegEhntlL5tWMXbm9ThQCqsa6QAZgyoL3JpnqqvbtFWX0ajmIjAUO4ybFK54RLeoonwXnR8XLUwxnCjWbGugNTgjOJzUJEI4-aLICB23g9fQtKK3f9zFsxbx7du-I6XyV3DWILsNy9-u2A/s640/pfw6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was Parisian-meets-oceanic chic at <b>Chanel's</b> Spring 2012 showing. Karl Lagerfeld was yet another designer to use an aquatic reference in his collection. The classic Chanel pieces were all there in the usual soft-hued palette; on this occasion scattered with pearls and foamy lace. A prominent feature were lines of black ribbon zigzagged across coats and dresses. A seabed effect was created by airy organza, shouls of gathered chiffon, opalescent textiles and shimmery sequins. Models wore flat ankle boots in lustrous silver, and slicked back hair.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Chloe</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKPM12Q1NDDwOFgLWaiL7_UXDcsUtrOUK5nmFEfoqlY-Dn4NngvObogR2ENwbUFfLi7KfcdY-ZrRttLO0K0FwCEMO5wirTpREnNlt5VTwdysQnAC3JmY3f8AbKrkYsJYsUrtNOeZZxxnHy/s1600/pfw7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKPM12Q1NDDwOFgLWaiL7_UXDcsUtrOUK5nmFEfoqlY-Dn4NngvObogR2ENwbUFfLi7KfcdY-ZrRttLO0K0FwCEMO5wirTpREnNlt5VTwdysQnAC3JmY3f8AbKrkYsJYsUrtNOeZZxxnHy/s640/pfw7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Clare Waight Keller expressed urbane femininity in her first efforts for <b>Chloé</b>. New to brand, Keller presented a commercially friendly collection in a dependable colour scheme of soft pinks, coral, cream and beige.  Horizontal stripes and colour-blocked panels were assigned to breezy pleated dresses. Classic white shirts were paired with relaxed-fit trousers. Wide leather belts were slung around drop-waist dresses. This collection may not have all the elaborate frills of others this season, but I find that there is beauty in functionality. </span></div><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Miu Miu</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH0cP0BvkxkMha0pz3uhtEXXdKDgkUcAVOJ0MS4yTqgFlBt2K7H-3ABDvOG-K8bwwG3UH5SkP6LQgX0UQtToUQIpevEZBpLyyczkqtUgS_gtCrX0nJnHSHk4oQIQcddooLuoGFhk80tPrg/s1600/pfw8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH0cP0BvkxkMha0pz3uhtEXXdKDgkUcAVOJ0MS4yTqgFlBt2K7H-3ABDvOG-K8bwwG3UH5SkP6LQgX0UQtToUQIpevEZBpLyyczkqtUgS_gtCrX0nJnHSHk4oQIQcddooLuoGFhk80tPrg/s640/pfw8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Capes. For Spring. If a designer-loving Red Riding Hood went to the Wild West, she would be dressed head-to-toe in <b>Miu Miu</b>. Miuccia Prada toyed with vampish girlyness in moody colours for Spring 2012. The idea of the 'velvet ribbon bound stole' was rendered in different lengths and quilt prints. The vintage charm of guipure lace was juxtaposed against the heaviness of patchwork and the sheen of satin dresses. Models sauntered in rose-embroidered cowboy boots, eyelids aglow with fiery red shadow.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /></div></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hope you have enjoyed my coverage of Fashion Week 2011-12. To see a recap of all the events, click <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/search/label/Fashion%20Week">here</a>.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Paris Fashion Week Favourites - Part Three

Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 Paris Fashion Week closed off another season of fabulous clothes, supermodels and remarkable designers...

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Paris Fashion Week Favourites - Part Two

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Paris Fashion Week</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Spring/Summer 2012</span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is the second chapter of my Paris Fashion Week Favourites.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Martin Grant</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgio94Y6MtxACiMohmTxS1l2quppLEKChBoX7USIiHzqdQv_xoLTYtOpZQbCPoSlO-1acJsb6cJ6m3Qf6yp3XtDHdUER0Zx28uwcRl-KVFa2PjJQTqEb6E-TO2hz2mT91BTqpI2Q8yxJsb6/s1600/pfw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgio94Y6MtxACiMohmTxS1l2quppLEKChBoX7USIiHzqdQv_xoLTYtOpZQbCPoSlO-1acJsb6cJ6m3Qf6yp3XtDHdUER0Zx28uwcRl-KVFa2PjJQTqEb6E-TO2hz2mT91BTqpI2Q8yxJsb6/s640/pfw.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Martin Grant's</b> Spring collection produced a perfect balance of light and dark. Flashes of yellow, tangerine and electric blue were anchored by silky ebony gowns. The Australian designer steered clear from the popular floral prints of the season, sticking to monotoned duchess satin. Simple, unruffled shapes were a canvas for cut-outs and colour-blocking. A bright stripe of orange outlined the eyes. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sonia Rykiel</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgee0ZxQccH_mNqkb0cNP2bUMiHORd8oRkjH-kE__AbiS9x4adYExVXY7olHHZFLlRIcx3Q_ayqCVEAotdaYAYnSigGu5Uf3afEEy9pNbAZ-M_RXAew3spnjAu-BzI2n-f5xWiAZ81NF9B1/s1600/pfw1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgee0ZxQccH_mNqkb0cNP2bUMiHORd8oRkjH-kE__AbiS9x4adYExVXY7olHHZFLlRIcx3Q_ayqCVEAotdaYAYnSigGu5Uf3afEEy9pNbAZ-M_RXAew3spnjAu-BzI2n-f5xWiAZ81NF9B1/s640/pfw1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shades of sunshine were beamed across an optimistic yellow runway at <b>Sonia Rykiel's</b> Spring showing. The colour palette developed from vanilla, honey and lemon to glowing midday oranges. Both sporty and feminine shapes were represented. A unifying strip of black fabric was drawn across pleated dresses, culottes and skirts. The collection concluded with a gorgeous colour block gown and silk tulip-print dresses.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Haider Akermann</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjebv3WVUqwi75gAvFRxzCXGzDR3wsb2MhAEgIbgbkieIPUQ_duX_gYmlbXVjYvJVRL8Jm64ZxaObBKUAUpvSsFilqH6fYLU9v4mqZsC-yNCrdLXjDm30RtmK7kYxH6owlPU6Zyd1w4KkNd/s1600/pfw3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjebv3WVUqwi75gAvFRxzCXGzDR3wsb2MhAEgIbgbkieIPUQ_duX_gYmlbXVjYvJVRL8Jm64ZxaObBKUAUpvSsFilqH6fYLU9v4mqZsC-yNCrdLXjDm30RtmK7kYxH6owlPU6Zyd1w4KkNd/s640/pfw3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was the poetic works of 19th century dramatists, <i>Byron</i> and <i>Baudelaire</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> that </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">inspired <b>Haider Ackermann's</b> Spring collection. The silhouettes had a strong masculine theme; with slouchy pants, loose-fit blazers and robe-like jackets.  Opulent fabrics like silk, jacquard and brocade were set in jewel tones and mismatched sari-like prints. It was great to see the models wear flat oxfords instead of heels. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Costume National</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM3aJiJwFXPJlYjSc-ruFypL93akuE87L0XR88TIab3d9Q5V8uP6qs3coGPZCZwQ8ko5U1eNz_VX7zGpO37ixeareKErjgwvxdbiFsfbo0UVkNpZHrMzn-UvkMocOCMZMtoIAz9Q-pym_4/s1600/pfw5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM3aJiJwFXPJlYjSc-ruFypL93akuE87L0XR88TIab3d9Q5V8uP6qs3coGPZCZwQ8ko5U1eNz_VX7zGpO37ixeareKErjgwvxdbiFsfbo0UVkNpZHrMzn-UvkMocOCMZMtoIAz9Q-pym_4/s640/pfw5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Costume National's</b> rose-tinted Spring range is as unpretentious as it is prepossessing. Composed and sophisticated outfits in charming shades of peppermint and pink went from work to cocktail wear. Italian designer Ennio Capasa focused on geometric tailoring, exaggerated cap sleeves and sheer panelling. A pretty, sensible and wearable collection. </span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">John Galliano</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipVIfnFkIED5ZKlvQQdRzF7scJr-aBDyT61aaUUm-BUJNq36gkYeTVhDMpeMJNEwfCJ92qFwBsKccfUjuhyphenhyphengDC-f6TmTcxReLcyIkkO5-2bkOaaER_O1i4TX6HF2ZijnDRwZZRh9cK35RN/s1600/pfw7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipVIfnFkIED5ZKlvQQdRzF7scJr-aBDyT61aaUUm-BUJNq36gkYeTVhDMpeMJNEwfCJ92qFwBsKccfUjuhyphenhyphengDC-f6TmTcxReLcyIkkO5-2bkOaaER_O1i4TX6HF2ZijnDRwZZRh9cK35RN/s640/pfw7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Designer Bill Gaytten drew inspiration from two classic 'Marys' for <b>John Galliano's</b> Spring 2012 range. The <i>Mary Poppins</i> element can be seen in the boater hats, oversized tweed coats, corsages, flair skirts, Mary-Jane heels and carpet bags. 1920's actress <i>Mary</i> <i>Pickford</i> was the muse behind the saccharine organza dresses, swiveled in tulle. The collection leaped from bias-cut daywear to gauzy feminine evening gowns.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Andrew Gn</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCGkmB8o3CJCucF1isEHzFdgeR9J71g1zFLwXCCvYKrMFH5ggmbAfPIOWw4VukF20ndFxxtn4p1LXkeCoNM8uG-RLm6ZJSitBv8srpOpQ35OMOc0rFGcGAJzcYlJlae3rkmCF2D6qHI-G9/s1600/pfw8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCGkmB8o3CJCucF1isEHzFdgeR9J71g1zFLwXCCvYKrMFH5ggmbAfPIOWw4VukF20ndFxxtn4p1LXkeCoNM8uG-RLm6ZJSitBv8srpOpQ35OMOc0rFGcGAJzcYlJlae3rkmCF2D6qHI-G9/s640/pfw8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Singaporean designer <b>Andrew Gn</b> merged Japanese construction with 18th century French grandeur for next Spring. Kimono-style dresses featuring origami pleating were woven from lavish baroque brocades. Rococo bejeweled waistbands adorned floaty chiffon dresses. Models were crowned by floral tiara headbands - the ideal accessory for a royally beautiful range.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Paris Fashion Week Favourites - Part Two

Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 This is the second chapter of my Paris Fashion Week Favourites. Martin Grant Martin Grant's Sprin...

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Tuesday Thrills - Vera Bradley Laptop Bags

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Laptop Bags by Vera Bradley If you've grown tired of that basic black vinyl laptop case, let me introduce you to Vera Bradley. This acce...

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A Lipstick Collection by Kate Moss

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Kate Moss Lipstick Collection</span></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">by Rimmel<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span>Arguably one of the world's most recognizable and bankable supermodels, Kate Moss has widened her range of talents to creating cosmetics. To celebrate ten years of being the 'face' of <i>Rimmel London</i>, the British model has launched her own line of signature lipsticks for the beauty brand. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The newest range from <i>Rimmel</i> features high-shine, long lasting lip colour in seven versatile shades. The specialized 'Black Diamond' formula is designed to produce highly pigmented and brilliantly reflective lip colour.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpNJ9LMOlgoGW7Q6Cl3D-EmkRuB3grUS9UoB6gR9sx8-PRzPvLE6NY1b46rRjEWG_1MuHJyJm9F9K3zqrtT9HEng1UdlwL42yP8Sr_C95vnV9wjANN24ftiCwKDGfG62KrC-pDnliHdVjO/s1600/kate+moss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="555" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpNJ9LMOlgoGW7Q6Cl3D-EmkRuB3grUS9UoB6gR9sx8-PRzPvLE6NY1b46rRjEWG_1MuHJyJm9F9K3zqrtT9HEng1UdlwL42yP8Sr_C95vnV9wjANN24ftiCwKDGfG62KrC-pDnliHdVjO/s640/kate+moss.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had forgotten how well Kate wears a red lip, (pictured above), since she's always spotted with low-key makeup off camera. I like that this collection features only 7 colours, compared to others which can have up to 30. It makes it easier to try each one on, then decide which colour suits you best. The shades include a soft nude, candy pink, dusky rose, plum, fuchsia, cherry red and tangerine. The lipstick comes in a chic matt black tube with Kate's name signed in red.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My experience with <i>Rimmel</i> lipsticks is that they are intensely pigmented and sweetly scented with a smooth finish and creamy texture. And very affordable too. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Kate Moss lipstick collection is available in the UK for around £5.49 (R69.20) and will soon be making it's way here to SA. I've got my eye on the cover girl's colour - I just need to find the nerve to wear it. What about you?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

A Lipstick Collection by Kate Moss

Kate Moss Lipstick Collection by Rimmel Arguably one of the world's most recognizable and bankable supermodels, Kate Moss has widened he...

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Paris Fashion Week Favourites - Part One

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Paris Fashion Week</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Spring/Summer 2012<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">We've barely recovered from the excitement of Milan Fashion Week, and it's already onto the next one, Paris Fashion Week. Running from 27 September to 5 October, the City of Lights plays host to some of world's best designers, as they present their collections for Spring 2012. These are a few of my favourites so far.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span></span></div></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Christian Dior</span></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQwto4rlLkScU-PLfZP77UA3RZ6dZJbnxzcon0URBsCz8yuqmUXgUkwoyZ7ziPy1Lc-K0fBNdk_ZLmo1ZVHpoHdGhe8yKq6GJQ0X2UUgjmcUax_hdpVdIcrOqpeL6rgqnOWmDQckOwoUz/s1600/pfw+dior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQwto4rlLkScU-PLfZP77UA3RZ6dZJbnxzcon0URBsCz8yuqmUXgUkwoyZ7ziPy1Lc-K0fBNdk_ZLmo1ZVHpoHdGhe8yKq6GJQ0X2UUgjmcUax_hdpVdIcrOqpeL6rgqnOWmDQckOwoUz/s640/pfw+dior.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqRS4Mgh6xp30pmg3z9AwKcNelZlE_mB8IckNNIx7BxvxiSzMoWK6O2WDveX-2nq2OBaazBwdN52xpiWzHb7RX7Qjcnw-EwImQA9AjOFH6NJAs4IZvA1SVzvePLWYI6HEBLq_7Ea6lBShu/s1600/pfw+dior+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqRS4Mgh6xp30pmg3z9AwKcNelZlE_mB8IckNNIx7BxvxiSzMoWK6O2WDveX-2nq2OBaazBwdN52xpiWzHb7RX7Qjcnw-EwImQA9AjOFH6NJAs4IZvA1SVzvePLWYI6HEBLq_7Ea6lBShu/s640/pfw+dior+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Designer Bill Gaytten lends his charm to <b>Christian Dior</b>, showing off an enchanting, ladylike collection for Spring 2012. Daywear in retro-modern shapes were kept to neutral shades of beige, black, white and grey. The only splash of vibrant colour came from a line of saffron red silk dresses. Models were enveloped in sensational sheer organza evening gowns, tickled with lace. A gracious, yet humble new beginning (post Galliano) for the 65 year old fashion house. </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /></div></span></div></div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Nina Ricci</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNo1d8w-sKqqGCcLIvaRjJ5CycK74IsBGvoxDULE2mERpxcjxERBCNpipKud8c-g6gr_USAFF6wfvhIkrq5E071_dl5HfNxp8QIp9F6v_S7E4bmU4gHyF0mdfiweGcC9qMhHonF5GqS3I2/s1600/pfw2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNo1d8w-sKqqGCcLIvaRjJ5CycK74IsBGvoxDULE2mERpxcjxERBCNpipKud8c-g6gr_USAFF6wfvhIkrq5E071_dl5HfNxp8QIp9F6v_S7E4bmU4gHyF0mdfiweGcC9qMhHonF5GqS3I2/s640/pfw2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Russian artist <i>Zina de Plagny</i> was the inspiration behind <b>Nina Ricci's</b> romantic Spring range. Prints from the 30's and 40's were reconditioned to fit contemporary designs with a Parisian-chic twist. Midnight blue was a thematic hue that went from daywear to night. Stretch satin sheaths, slip dresses and lingerie-inspired ensembles set a sensual tone. Caged hats and extra large clutch bags accessorized the feminine outfits.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Dries van Noten</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht4eV2SYcIQf_Okz_N8ldNtZKi3L0YTGtX5sY0D8ObOFUZM0OTLW-K2CJoNJoGudx_RUIU9GMj8PZe9Vyj3Rr4iRtLJd6NA4GHkg6UWOpOianOunYRGe0AioGPbwBLEp_IQY7R9mRdT_nT/s1600/pfw3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht4eV2SYcIQf_Okz_N8ldNtZKi3L0YTGtX5sY0D8ObOFUZM0OTLW-K2CJoNJoGudx_RUIU9GMj8PZe9Vyj3Rr4iRtLJd6NA4GHkg6UWOpOianOunYRGe0AioGPbwBLEp_IQY7R9mRdT_nT/s640/pfw3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Dries van Noten's </b>Spring 2012 range exhibited a relaxed glamour, governed by a variety of influences. The digital floral and cityscape prints pay tribute to English photographer James Reeves. The silhouettes go back to the 50's, with a trace of Spanish design. He placed peplum flounces on pants and bells on sleeves, an emerging trend for next season. Heavy black lace and broderie anglaise enhanced the basic black, navy and white palette. Models wore slicked back hair and strappy tie-up heels.</span></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Rue du Mail</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ZN9b1s0zbLMoIZVK2tVH3ydlvlG-OxRcxNEGXAFYQXdO0VpviaeWGc1kmMOO6eOD8xXzLBoQTZ_gcF0c8fvBrFGAnNSLHdAnysjNqxuvRY0dTfPoJYZbVDQioWNugfw2Ak6jGjXbfeI3/s1600/pfw4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ZN9b1s0zbLMoIZVK2tVH3ydlvlG-OxRcxNEGXAFYQXdO0VpviaeWGc1kmMOO6eOD8xXzLBoQTZ_gcF0c8fvBrFGAnNSLHdAnysjNqxuvRY0dTfPoJYZbVDQioWNugfw2Ak6jGjXbfeI3/s640/pfw4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Designer Martine Sitbon told a tale of exotic travels for <b>Rue du Mail's</b> Spring 2012 presentation. She played around with proportions, from fitted skirts to generously cut Moroccan-style caftans. Sitbon was also bountiful in her choice of fabrics: cottons, georgette, knits, satin, plissé detailing, Chinese-inspired prints, tulle embroidery and smock-frocks. Mexican inspired patterns were seamed onto sheer dresses. Smudged smoky eyes and multi-strap platform sandals accompanied this eclectic collection.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anne Valérie Hash</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxaVRRYSHpJdhglHp0t4sLHm52MX0laZZFZWS8szu9qKq7K1p-a6MrTGkl01i6zw160CIMvwXoL6UP-_-yULzjzuwcC_4a844UK_UEqbpTj_5GeR0g8lBDvaeTswENCZ3y-m84XEvEZEVW/s1600/pfw6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxaVRRYSHpJdhglHp0t4sLHm52MX0laZZFZWS8szu9qKq7K1p-a6MrTGkl01i6zw160CIMvwXoL6UP-_-yULzjzuwcC_4a844UK_UEqbpTj_5GeR0g8lBDvaeTswENCZ3y-m84XEvEZEVW/s640/pfw6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Anne Valérie Hash</b> showcased modern designs in luscious tones of blue and a squeeze of orange zest. I love the originality in this collection; the twist-knot front trousers are something I haven't seen before. Two-tone tuxedo jackets were worn over silk slack-fit skinnies. Laid-back tailoring was an unmistakable feature throughout the tangy range.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Roland Mouret</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiy546FwQq6d2Q5HTK5RtQ0i77bMRm9a8GrCJQ2xmnph0Et_IKXIPn7vdTR05fB5MpndMncMUK01m92NTHiJ2Kk40nRhapxDCn-odLIcZqmOn1ymP61xmQ6qQ_-fe9nUD5d8mhWW3OhWrq/s1600/pfw9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiy546FwQq6d2Q5HTK5RtQ0i77bMRm9a8GrCJQ2xmnph0Et_IKXIPn7vdTR05fB5MpndMncMUK01m92NTHiJ2Kk40nRhapxDCn-odLIcZqmOn1ymP61xmQ6qQ_-fe9nUD5d8mhWW3OhWrq/s640/pfw9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was two-minded about <b>Roland Mouret's</b> Spring offering. I wasn't fond of the evil eye insignia on some pieces, but I <i>was</i> impressed by the contoured cut-out silhouettes. Mouret is masterful at moulding fabric into figure enhancing dresses. His flattering designs were nipped in the waist by black grosgrain ribbon belts. Tulip motifs were tacked onto chartreuse, navy & scarlet fit-and-flair dresses. A prim and polished range, that ideally depicts covert sexiness. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioGnQhhiEA15hPGkKfKLPqBqXUi2P8XsY7M8VNpbQKBH-GX16qt-8qmKroB0B3EupocdyCn4t1ause9rl-i3ircnFHuBFYSQsJHpmIA4UGpqhDY35jJZKB5YB6jG1OweOZtpQ8N17lO4Xt/s1600/pfw1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><br /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Balmain</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioGnQhhiEA15hPGkKfKLPqBqXUi2P8XsY7M8VNpbQKBH-GX16qt-8qmKroB0B3EupocdyCn4t1ause9rl-i3ircnFHuBFYSQsJHpmIA4UGpqhDY35jJZKB5YB6jG1OweOZtpQ8N17lO4Xt/s1600/pfw1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioGnQhhiEA15hPGkKfKLPqBqXUi2P8XsY7M8VNpbQKBH-GX16qt-8qmKroB0B3EupocdyCn4t1ause9rl-i3ircnFHuBFYSQsJHpmIA4UGpqhDY35jJZKB5YB6jG1OweOZtpQ8N17lO4Xt/s640/pfw1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I haven't met a <b>Balmain</b> collection I didn't like. This is the first offering from the label's dashing new designer Oliver Rousteing, which can be best described as rock-chick rolled in gold. The glitz and glamour of Vegas collided with Mexican design and Rodeo chic, seen in glittering high-waisted mini's, lightwash denim, tasseled sleeves, glossy leather suits and skirts, structured shoulders, metallic buckled belts and lavishly bejeweled tops. Hypnotic.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Paris Fashion Week Favourites - Part One

Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 We've barely recovered from the excitement of Milan Fashion Week, and it's already onto the ne...

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