Fall 2010 Couture

Okay, I know I said that runway posts are boring, but I love couture. So. Much.

Also, I found out about the style.com Lookbook (how I did not notice it before is beyond me, because I virtually live on that site, but whatevs) and hopefully by the end of this post I will have figured out how to copy it here so you can look and I won't have to spend hours uploading loads of pictures of my favourite pieces.

When I was looking at Chanel, I was like 'this is kind of bland, and I hate those boots', but then about maybe a quarter of the way through I was full of apology, like 'okay I take it back, Karl you are a God', and have learned not to judge a collection by it's opening pieces ;)

Christian Dior was just beautiful, nearly all the pieces were amazing (not a huge fan on the mohair cardigans and skirts, but they were literally the only downside to John Galliano's masterpieces). It's funny how we avoid clashing colours a lot of the time, when in nature they are so prominent, as was shown in this collection. I was actually in awe at how closely the materials resembled the flowers from which they were based. It's quite possibly one of my favourite collections so far, and a wonderful tribute to Christian Dior himself.

I was really looking forward to Elie Saab's collection because I loved his last one so much, but I wasn't as inspired this time around. I did love the transition from pale pastel hues from Spring to the firey reds and burnished oranges of Autumn, but I can't say I loved all the velvet.

Givenchy was just in a league of its own. All 10 pieces were stunning, breath-taking pieces of art, and I won't even begin to describe how much I love them, because I don't think I'll ever stop.

Most of Valentino was beautiful, but some of the pieces reminded me of awkward, unflattering bridesmaid dresses, which can never be a good thing; and of course, Armani was beautiful as usual, but I was so distracted by Jac's hair that I could barely focus on anything else. Also glad that Karlie Kloss is still opening and featuring in a lot of the shows, because I love her :D

And here is my lookbook!

once again addressing money issues whilst obsessing over expensive clothes

Being depressingly poor has somehow not stopped me from going shopping, and even if I'd tried to be ignorant of it, it's difficult not to notice the heavy influences of high fashion this season on the high street. Lace, denim, over-sized tshirts with breton stripes, several different takes on nautical, the short trench, and beautiful neutral colours. I am a sucker for minimalism, and I can happily spend a ton of money just on unembellished shirts in a smorgasbord of pastel colours.

... I can't remember where I was going with this, but yeah anyways I think I was just saying that IT IS DEPRESSING that I want to buy EVERYTHING in H&M, New Look and Topshop right now. Especially the former... Everything is so pretty I just want to throw it all into a pile and sit in the middle of it. I don't exactly know what that would achieve, but I feel that it would be incredibly satisfying.

OH AND for the FRTW2010 shows so far, my favourites are A.F. Vandevorst with the beige body armour pieces over flowing, drapey trousers... Plus they drew on their models with chalk which I personally think is pretty immense;



and Elie Saab's ever-beautiful floorlength sheer black gowns that make me wish I was insanely rich just so I can own one. In fact, upon seeing that collection I told my mum...

ME: Mum?
MUM: -pauses tele- yes?
ME: When I'm on the red carpet, I will wear an Elie Saab dress.
MUM: Oh... -rolls eyes and unpauses tele-


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Yeah. So. One day I will be on the red carpet for some reason or other, maybe, and then I will wear Elie Saab. Like Rachel McAdams at this year's Oscars, wearing my most favouritest dress ever!! Oh Elie Saab, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways...

Countdown to Marc Jacobs;

I've been ridiculously excited about the live online streaming of the Marc Jacobs A/W10 Show since it was announced, and I set the date in my phone calender and have been positively gushing about it ever since!

So tonight, in preparation, I have taken Pro Plus and drank my weight in tea. I drink copious amounts of tea anyway, but I've even outdone myself today I think, so this show better be good!! I'm incredibly hyper!

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I actually made notes as though I was some kind of reporter whilst watching this, so let's see if I can make some sense of them...

Adorable Marc Jacobs tugged down the curtain as Robert Duffy (@robertcduffy) had mentioned on Twitter only minutes before, to reveal his models. The theme was definately utility chic; the smooth, suave business feel of the sharply tailored suits was toned down with loose, flowing hair and fresh faces. Little kitten heels in neutral colours were paired with socks for an older, more womanly feel, rather than cutesy (I felt).

Flowing materials in soft pastels ruled the show (like most others this season), with a smattering of glimmer and shine in the dresses and coats especially. Capes, fur-trims and knee length skirts were staple features, as were elbow-length gloves, sweeping backlines, and thin satin dresses worn under thicker, heavier coats. There was romanticism in ruffles, frills and loose bows, that added a touch of delicacy to an otherwise strong collection.

a few of my favourite things.

Now that I'm free from English coursework for say... a week? until I have to start my next piece, I thought I'd invest some real time into looking at the Pre-Fall 2010 Collections that I haven't had much time to stare at wistfully yet.

One day, when I am rich and powerful, I will own some amazing pieces hot off the catwalk and God will see that it is good.

A few of my favourite pieces from pre-fall so far:

L-R: Proenza Schouler, Valentino, Giambattista Valli, Nina Ricci, Nina Ricci, Burberry Prorsum

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I really love the Burberry Prorsum Belt, they've used it in most of the collection images and it just seems to bring all the outfits together nicely. I also really love the Proenza Schouler shorts and boots, for the same reason. I love loads of other pieces but at the moment these are the ones standing out to me. I also really love like all of the Balenciaga tights (yay two-toned!)

and...

I want a paperclip head like on the Giles runway :D

Louis Vuitton Catwalk Highlights

Just checked out style.com for the Louis Vuitton catwalk collection for Spring 2010 and just thought I'd post my favourite pieces from the show, since it was overall such a stunning collection (a mish-mash of sport detail and army themes in cute little dresses and shorts).

I just thought that these dresses were just the most adorable things ever; and those colours! They seem like the sort of clothes you could just throw on and look effortlessly chic and yet they'd suit almost any occasion. I often think that some of the pieces in catwalk collections can be intimidating, and you could never possibly imagine yourself wearing some of the flamboyent 'costumes', even if they are beautiful creations. Louis Vuitton seems to have turned this idea on it's head to create something amazing. Maybe the colours and ideas are a little 'out there' for some of your tastes (you, my imaginary reader), but I think this is brilliance, personified. style.com

And: I really, really want this coat.
That is all.