Occasionally you see that perfect dress that speaks to you, and you know you would wear it forever and ever. The first dress above is just such a dress...I love the pale purple with the unexpected pops of red, orange and yellow. Now, this is a dress that I would wear year around...(you might recognize this dress from Bottega Veneta's fall 2012 ad campaign). Now, being a fan of that perfect shade of pale purple (not lavender, mind you, which looks a bit too easter-eggy), this dress reminded me of another one that I also admired in the fall 2009 ad campaign. And sure enough, the shades seem identical (the second dress above). So fun to see how the same shade re-emerges in difference incarnations. Now, finally, if you aren't a pale purple person, I love the royal purple outfit (third picture above) paired with a blazer and accented with a jewel-toned turquoise. Bottega seems to keep getting purple right. Now, the real question is, would it be horribly sinful to wear the first dress above with a classic Chanel bag, rather than the Bottega bag its pictured with?
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Showing posts with label Dresses. Show all posts
Friday, August 10, 2012
Fantasy Friday: Bottega Veneta Purple
Occasionally you see that perfect dress that speaks to you, and you know you would wear it forever and ever. The first dress above is just such a dress...I love the pale purple with the unexpected pops of red, orange and yellow. Now, this is a dress that I would wear year around...(you might recognize this dress from Bottega Veneta's fall 2012 ad campaign). Now, being a fan of that perfect shade of pale purple (not lavender, mind you, which looks a bit too easter-eggy), this dress reminded me of another one that I also admired in the fall 2009 ad campaign. And sure enough, the shades seem identical (the second dress above). So fun to see how the same shade re-emerges in difference incarnations. Now, finally, if you aren't a pale purple person, I love the royal purple outfit (third picture above) paired with a blazer and accented with a jewel-toned turquoise. Bottega seems to keep getting purple right. Now, the real question is, would it be horribly sinful to wear the first dress above with a classic Chanel bag, rather than the Bottega bag its pictured with?
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Louis Vuitton Dresses: Fantasy Translated to Reality
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| Dress: Banana Republic Rosette Lace Sheath Dress |
The dresses above are those fabulous Louis Vuitton frocks that appeared on the scene in the spring of 2012, and that have graced the backs of numerous celebs. I loved them so much, of course I completely wanted one. BUT...(the big BUT) . . . I found them impractical. I just couldn't think of many occasions that I would have to wear one . . . so how, then, to capture the details into a dress that I might actually wear? Enter Banana Republic's Rosette Lace Sheath Dress. The shape translates well for work or evening cocktails, the color is unique and intriguing, and the lace details invoke the inspiration of Louis Vuitton. At a fraction of the price. And there you go...fantasy translated to reality.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Fantasy Friday: Puppy Love
Source: milestostyle.com via Pinterest
I saw this gorgeous Stella McCartney spring 2012 dress on the pages of Vogue and fell in love. Then I saw it paired with the cutest puppy and I fell in love all over again (I have wanted to get a puppy for the longest time). Fashion and puppies, what better combination?
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Love Letter To A Dress: J. Crew Blouson Dress In Stripe
For a Valentine's Day present to myself, I picked up the J. Crew Blouson Dress in Stripe, and I have to say that I adore it -- and I can't wait for spring to come so I can wear it! The dress is a bit loose, as the "blouson" title implies...so size down if you want it more fitted, or buy it in your size if want to wear it a bit loose. The dress is elasticized right at the smallest part of your waist, so if you pair it with a belt, it is super flattering, and covers up a tummy or thighs. The fabric is 100% silk, and it is quality silk -- it doesn't look cheap. I'm looking forward to styling it exactly like they have styled it in the first picture above, but you could literally style it any way you wish, and the stripes are right on trend. I honestly would never have thought to style it with a leopard print belt as in the last picture, but I suppose it works. I think I'll go sans hat, though (a la picture number two).
And while I was at it, I should have picked up those bracelets...they are super-cute!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Banana Republic Scores With Spring 2012
All pictures courtesy of BananaRepublic.com
It has been a very warm winter here in on the East Coast, such that it hardly feels like winter was here (until today when turned bone-chilling cold). But the recent styles hitting stores are a reminder that spring isn't that far off, and although I usually relish sweater and coat weather, spring fashion definitely has me looking forward to warmer temperatures. I am absolutely adoring the nautical stripes, the preppy splashes of navy, green and white, and the geometric prints in bold colors. In this vein, Banana Republic has finally scored a hit. It almost seeems as though they are striving to fill the gap left by J. Crew when J. Crew decided to go too trendy. Here are my top five picks:
1. Dot V-Neck Dress (Pictured in Pictures #1 and #4 above)
2. Large Polka Dot Dress (Pictured in Picture #2 above)
3. Gold Button Sweater Jacket (Pictured in Pictures #1 and #2 above)
4. Laurel Color-Block Pumps (Pictured in Pictures #4 and #5)
5. Color-Block Tee (Pictured in the last picture above)
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Ann Taylor Sketches: Beautiful on Paper
Photosource: Anntaylor.com
Usually around the beginning of a season, Ann Taylor posts some of the sketches that inspire the designs for the clothes featured in the upcoming season. I love seeing the images behind in the designs, and how beautiful the fashion sketches are. I just really wish that beauty of the sketches translated just as beautifully to the clothes.
The top sketch above is for the Blurred Bronze Sheath Dress , which I frankly think is a terrible look. It screams nineteen seventees thrift shop find to me (not that the seventies or thrift shops are necessarily bad things). Its just that the fabric, and cut aren't the best they could be.
The second sketch is for the Perfect Trench Topper. Now, I am a huge fan of a classic trench, and I love the way they can look effortlessly chic and sophisticated, but this trench just doesn't do it for me. It is perfectly cute, and there is nothing wrong with it, but for $228 I just expect a little more out of a trench. The placement of the pockets does nothing for a woman's hips, and the A-line shape are more shapeless than shapely. The only positive is the collar, which is cute and warm at the same time.
I still love seeing the sketches, but I am still waiting to see some that are really well translated to the actual clothing.
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