SS12 Couture shows

My favourite couture show this season by far was that of Giambattista Valli. There were gorgeous monochromes, pretty bows & amazing floral headpieces all combining to showcase a totally wearable collection.


Here are some of my favourite looks from this collection...

Other collections that tickled my fancy were...

Alexis Mabille

Armani Privé

 Bouchra Jararr

Bouchra Jararr

Chanel

 Chanel

 Dior

 Dior

Dior

 Elie Saab

Maxime Simoens

All images courtesy of style.com.

The Golden Globes 2012 style review

I'm feeling a little bit ashamed that I haven't written a post for such a long time, but gladly we've had a busy Christmas sales period & I was knee deep in jewels most days, so I have an excuse!


What better way to kick start my 2012 blogging with a round-up of the red carpet style at the Golden Globes. Anyway it's always nice to start the year off with a bit of sparkle to counteract those January blues. Here are my favourite looks...

Emma Stone in Lanvin 

Evan Rachel Wood in Gucci

Georgina Chapman in Marchesa

Eve Mavrakis looking glorious in true French style!

Julianne Moore in Chanel- Love the green tassel earrings against her hair colour.

Kelly Macdonald in Lorena Sarbu

Meryl Streep

Michelle Williams in Jason Wu

Rooney Mara in Nina Ricci

Tilda Swinton in Haider Ackermann

All images courtesy of instyle.co.uk.

AW11 Couture shows

So the Couture shows have rolled around again. I know I'm a little late in posting this round-up but after a few days away in Lincolnshire where technology is non-existent in our household, I've had some catching up to do. 


I wasn't quite as impressed with these Autumn/Winter collections as I was with those for Spring/Summer. Surprising really, as I'm very much a winter clothing girl.


Nevertheless I found several looks which tickled my fancy. So here they are...


All images courtesy of style.com

Alexis Mabille

Azzedine Alaia

Bouchra  Jarrar

Bouchra Jarrar

Chanel

Dior

 Elie Saab

Elie Saab

 Giambattista Valli

 Giambattista Valli

Giambattista Valli

 Jean Paul Gaultier

 Jean Paul Gaultier

 Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier

So what do you think?...

SS11 Couture shows

I must admit that I tend to bypass the Haute Couture shows in favour of the ready-to-wear collections. I think it's because these collections are so far removed from the realms of ordinary life, my life anyway, that I don't feel a connection with the frippery on show.

However I decided to take a look at the SS11 collections & was pleasantly surprised by the wearability of some of the ranges. Here are my top picks from the catwalk.

All images courtesy of style.com.

These are my two favourite looks that Alexis Mabille sent down the runway. It's all about simplicity, fluidity, clean lines & colour.

Giorgio Armani offered a very modern collection, which I'm not sure the usual Armani prive customer will understand, but I liked it nonetheless. Each piece was amazingly sculpted & I loved the liquidity along with the colour combination of inky blue combined with flashes of red.

The Bouchra Jarrar collection was all about the linear. Tailored looks don't really tickle my fancy but I can appreciate a beautifully cut trouser suit. Aside from the tailoring, the collection offered some great dresses, reminding me of the Martine Sitbon collections which inspired me whilst at university in the mid 90's.

The Chanel couture show didn't wow me. Don't get me wrong, I admired the beautiful beading & embroidery, but I din't particularly covet any of the collection.

I viewed the Dior show with wonderment. You can always count on John Galliano to offer up a spectacle of grand proportions. The sheer amount of fabric involved in a single dress made me think back to my days of designing & the restrictions applied when creating High Street ranges.

As different as they are, I loved the Elie Saab collection as much as Dior. The range was neither too sweetly feminine nor overtly sexy. I thought the balance was perfect.The Grecian draping & slight Edwardian shaping looked stunning & I loved the long blush tulle & organza dresses adorned with flowers.

The final collection that I'm going to mention is Valentino. I liked this collection, but it didn't blow me away. It was delicate, pretty & demure but I wasn't eager with anticipation to click onto the next look. There was a gentle nod to the iconic Valentino red, but not enough for my liking.