| Diana Vreeland…Fashion’s FIRST Lady! |
| Posted on 29-04-2012 |
| The Divine Mrs. Vreeland
“You gotta have style. It helps you get up in the morning. It’s a way of life. Without it you’re nobody. I’m not talking about a lot of clothes.”
Before coming to the United States, Diana was a society girl Europe. She made a brilliant marriage to a very handsome and successful aristocrat. Through their connections, and because of her inate sense of style, Ms. Vreeland was offered the editorship of Harper’s Bazaar where she worked several years.
Carmel Snow and Diana Vreeland
An image of Vreeland that appeared in Harper’s Bazaarin 1936. She had just begun her 26-year reign at the magazine.
Diana and Reed Vreeland–her stylish, urbane husband with whom she had two sons, and whose death in 1966 devastated her–on the steps of the Southampton Bathing Corporation in the late forties.
Diana Vreeland by Andy Warhol
With Marisa Berenson
Her Amazing style!!!
Try to be born in paris if you can arrange it.” – diana vreeland
Mary Quant, great promoter of the mini-skirt, was given great coverage by Vogue. Ms. Vreeland was freindly with Jacqueline Kennedy. Below, another of Diana’s darlings, Yve St.Laurent with models.
Bring on the British
Known as DV to those lucky enough to be her friends, Diana Vreland was the epitome of Old World elegance and modern savoir faire. She also had a sense of humor and air of irreverence. She was the tastemaker to the American’s who cared about fashion.
* Never worry about the facts. Just project an image to the public * I’m terrible on facts. But I always have an idea. If you have an idea, you’re well ahead! * Blue jeans are the most beautiful things since the gondola. * Elegance is innate. It has nothing to do with being well dressed. Elegance is refusal. * I adore that pink! It’s the navy blue of India! * I always wear my sweater back-to-front; it is so much more flattering. * In a Balenciaga you were the only woman in the room-no other woman existed. * No one cuts backs like he did. No one knows what a back is anymore. * Poor, darling fellow-he died of food. He was killed by the dinner table. * The only real elegance is in the mind; if you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it. * The two greatest mannequins of the century were Gertrude Stein and Edith Sitwell-unquestionably. You just couldn’t take a bad picture of those two old girls. * What do I think about the way most people dress? Most people are not something one thinks about. * Never fear being vulgar, just boring. * Without emotion there is no beauty. * The best thing about London is Paris. (photos:Corbis, live journal,pinterest)
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| Let’s ride with the Dolce & Gabbana Animalier Bicycle |
| Posted on 25-04-2012 |
| Dolce & Gabbana, that’s who. Dubbed the Animalier, the limited-edition, hand-finished, ladies-only bike comes with a retro style, no pesky gears, pedal-activated lights and a handy basket in front, perfect for a shopping bag (duh) or a petite canine co-pilot. Idyllic Italian scenery not included.
Available at select Dolce & Gabbana boutiques worldwide. SHARE THIS BLOG : |
| Underwater’s world |
| Posted on 22-04-2012 |
| Coral, seahorses and mermaids are central to the new spring/summer 2012 season’s ‘underwater world’ trend.
Peter Pilotto
Givenchy
Holly Fulton
Paco Rabanne
Elie Saab
Versace
Giorgio Armani
Chanel
Chanel
Chanel
Alexander McQueen
Mary Katrantzou
Salvatore Ferragamo
Emanuel Ungaro (photos:style.com,SEAN CUNNINGHAM) SHARE THIS BLOG : |
| SPRING’S WHITE LOVELY DETAILS |
| Posted on 16-04-2012 |
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HERMES S/S 2012
PHILIP LIM S/S 2012
CHANEL HAIR PINS S/S 2012
HERMES S/S 2012
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| Making of Chanel’s Eyewear S/S 2012 campaign starring Linda Evangelista |
| Posted on 16-04-2012 |
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Supermodel Linda Evangelista has made a surprise return as the face of Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2012 eyewear collection. At first glance the ads look like something out of the 1980s / 1990s, with the 46-year-old model rocking a short sleeked back ‘do, bold make-up, black-and-white graphic outfits, and sporting colourful frames. Photographed by Karl Lagerfeld (who else?) here are some images which gives us an insight into how the campaign was created. It is a legendary team-up between Lagerfeld and Evangelista which goes to show just how professional these two are. Take for example how they utilise a simple backdrop to create stunning photographs. (catwalkqueen) SHARE THIS BLOG : |
| A GREEN EASTER |
| Posted on 14-04-2012 |
| I think that green always suits great to Easter, so if you like this color you can be inspired by these cute ideas here. Wish you the Happiest Easter full of love!!!
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| I Love the paisley print! |
| Posted on 10-04-2012 |
| The paisley print usually reserved for dandy boys is proving to be a firm feminine favourite this spring.
Raf Simon for Jil Sander Spring/summer 2012′s coveted collection saw minimalist white nurse-like outfits interspersed with bright neon paisley’s and veiled beanie hats. Raf Simons is named artistic director of Christian Dior. The Belgian designer will oversee all of the womens’ collections with immediate effect.
Alexa Chung balances designer J W Anderson’s bold paisley silk trousers with greys and silvers; we’ll be doing the same from now on.
Add a cheeky touch of paisley to your outfit with Miu Miu’s cute ladylike bag.
A flash of paisley adorned these metallic pants by Haider Ackermann.
Poppy Delevingne works the paisley to the max in this Matthew Williamson-designed gown.
Style maven Olivia Palermo teams a floral shirt with a Jonathan Saunders blazer, proving that paisley is perfect for a print clash.
Not for the faint hearted, Thakoon’s brightly coloured bold paisley prints will look even better with a tan this summer, be brave and wear with brights and printed accessories.
Singer Florence Welch proves you can never wear too much paisley at once.
The Jil Sander spring/summer 2012 catwalk was covered in paisley, this matching blazer and shorts combo is at the top of our wish lists.
At Emilio Pucci, creative director Peter Dundas’ gypsy vision was complete with pepperings of paisley.
Paul & Joe showcased the ultimate hippy summer dress, emblazoned in muted paisly prints.
Stella McCartney put paisley on centre stage when she wore one of her own designs to unveil the Team GB Olympic kit. (REX,Sean Cunningham,telegraph) SHARE THIS BLOG : |
| Tory Burch Entertains |
| Posted on 8-04-2012 |
| Spring is filled with occasions for setting a beautiful table and of course there is Easter and Mother’s Day brunches to plan. I think that few people set a more beautiful table than Tory Burch. Her blue palettes and feminine details are the perfect inspiration for spring entertaining. Taking a cue from Tory Burch for a lovely springtime soiree.
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| INTO THE ARCHIVES… Cristòbal Balenciaga 1967 and Balenciaga SS//2012 |
| Posted on 5-04-2012 |
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Occasionally Balenciaga re-proposes in their contemporary collections, like for SS//2012 [right], this beautiful sculptured wedding gown headpiece from 1967 [left]. (via:intothefashion) SHARE THIS BLOG : |
| Peplum is the new shape for spring/summer 2012 |
| Posted on 3-04-2012 |
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Satatement colour and the peplum seems to go hand in hand, so get your hands on a colour-popping pink one like this to get that Yves Saint Laurent effect.
One of the street style’s favourite ‘one’s to watch’ Giovanna Battaglia , editor of Vogue L’Uomo paraded her purple peplum around the autumn/winter 2012 shows.
True to form, Sarah Burton’s high-waisted peplums for Alexander McQueen were more feminine and flirty than anywhere else.
Givenchy ‘s underwater themed collection took it’s rolling peplum shapes from the twists and turns of the ocean to create these multi-layered jackets.
In typical Phoebe Philo style the peplums at Céline ‘s spring/summer 2012 collection were understatedly cool.
Jason Wu ‘s pink peplum led the puffy-hipped charge at New York Fashion Week. Light and floaty but in statement shade, the look signalled a new shape for spring/summer 2012.
David Koma ‘s layered jackets and skirts made for robotic peplum-style shapes.
Not every peplum explodes off the hips: Dries Van Noten ‘s subtle sculpting had a similar, but more understated effect.
Small structured peplum’s vamped up the girliness of Preen ‘s pretty pastel shades.
London Fashion Week was agog with the beautiful but eye-crossing prints at Peter Pilotto , where peplums were used to create shape on their streamline sportswear dresses.
Giorgio Armani ‘s simple and sleek shining peplums were the last word in chic, teamed with gun metal peg trousers. (photos:style.com,Vladimir Potop,Bridget Fleming) SHARE THIS BLOG : |
