Pretty in Pastel - Spring 2012

This spring it's all about pastels and florals, and the Spring Couture shows currently going on are not immune. Some are more excited than others, but you can feel the trend in the air. From Chanel's yet again reinvented tweed suit in a pastel blue to Eli Saab's flowing pastel gowns with floral appliques and Valentino's iridescent floral gowns, it's time to feel pretty in pastel.

Chanel

Christian Dior

Elie Saab

Paris Haute Couture For The Red Carpet

With the SAG Awards tomorrow night and the Oscars around the corner, I can't wait to see which gowns from Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris end up on the red carpet. Elie Saab had by far the most red carpet worthy dresses. It was hard to choose my favorite pieces from their pretty and delicate collection. Some of my other favorites include gowns by Dior, Chanel, and Valentino. Dior's tulle filled dresses were inspired by legendary fashion illustrator René Gruau while Chanel kept it soft and simple and Valentino brought back it's signature ruffles.

Milan Fashion Week begins on February 23, which is only days before the Oscars.  It's without a doubt that celebrity stylists will be fighting over last minute Haute Couture for their clients.
 

Elie Saab Haute Couture 2011

Elie Saab Haute Couture 2011

Dior Haute Couture Spring 2011

What Will Kate Middleton Wear...To All Those Wedding Events?

The big buzz these days is the engagement of Kate Middleton and Prince William.  There is so much speculation about the wedding dress she'll choose to wear, however, I'm dying to know what she'll wear to all those pre-wedding events, including the engagement party, girl's weekend, and bridal shower.  I've put together a few of my favorites as suggestions for Kate.

Engagement Party: This event is all about being classy and well put together, especially for a future queen.  The Vivienne Westwood dress shows off her great figure without being too revealing, plus it supports a British designer. The Miu Miu's keep it polished while the low-heal gives it a bit of style, as does the leopard print Valentino handbag.

Vivienne Westwood Dress, Valentino Aphrodite Leopard Bag, Miu Miu Shoes (Spring 2011 Collections)

Girls Weekend:  Most likely she won't have a traditional bachelorette party, but it doesn't mean she can't have a girls weekend. A Diane von Furstenberg flowy dress for wine tasting and shopping, a Burberry Prorsum dress (yes, I'm trying to incorporate another British designer) to sex it up a bit for dinner and drinks, and a causal J. Crew ensemble for brunch the next morning.

Left to right: Diane von Furstenberg, Burberry Prorsum, J. Crew (Spring 2011 Collections)

Bridal Shower:  I'm imaging a tea party for the bridal shower, since she's British, of course.  A very girly dress with pastel colors is a must for such an event.  The Lauren Moffatt dress is perfect with it's light and airy style.  The Miu Miu handbag adds a little more color and the Louisa Beccaria espadrilles are the right touch for an afternoon of Earl Grey and crumpets.

Lauren Moffatt Dress, Miu Miu Handbag, Louisa Beccaria Espadrilles (Spring 2011 Collections)