Showing posts with label chanel. Show all posts
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June 12, 2012

Top 10 Tuesday: Pearls

June is the Month of Pearls


What better way than to celebrate pearls then with a little Top 10 Tuesday list of the fabulous women that have worn pearls!?


Pearls, either a single strand or layers of strands, evoke an elegance and timeless style unparalleled to most any other type of jewelry. That must be why it pairs so beautifully with wedding dresses. Take for instance the elegance of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, when she married JFK; the photo is timeless, simple and not dated, they look lovely and in love. And isn’t being in love what really matters! But enough of that! Today we wanted to show you the classic look of pearls. From trendy accessories, think Andy from The Devil Wears Prada, to the simple and timeless look of a classic, single strand of pearls.

Hollywood’s most striking women have been seen wearing pearls, and a top model or too! See some of our favorites below!

1.       The women of television’s Mad Men

2.       Fashion Designer Coco Chanel

3.       Scarlett Johansen, on the Red Carpet

4.       Sarah Jessica Parker, as Carrie Bradshaw, in Sex and the City: The Movie

5.       Anne Hathaway, as Andy, in The Devil Wears Prada

6.       Kristin Davis, asCharlotte York, in Sex and the City

7.       Reese Witherspoon, as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde 2

8.       Laura Mease, wedding dress stylist in pearls from Measetique Jewels

9.       Karlie Kloss, America’s Supermodel wears a collar of pearls

10.   Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis married JFK and wore a timeless single strand



-Elise

May 30, 2012

What Fit Should My Wedding Dress Be?

Top 10 Tuesday and Wedding Wednesday: Trends from the Runway


Nope, we didn't forget that yesterday was Top 10 Tuesday, we were busy going through thousands of beautiful photos from the Haute Couture Runway Shows and the Resort Runway Shows! We also wanted to answer the famous question "What fit will flatter my figure best for a wedding dress?"

Well, after looking through the collections by designers such as Oscar de la Renta, Chanel, Dior, Erdem, Elie Saab, ect. we found a few similarities. The natural waistline is wear fashion is staying.

The fashion houses of Dior brought the signature "New Look" back for modern audiences. Belts, wraps, sashes and peplums adorned the waistlines of the models wearing the 2012 Haute Couture Collection.
Dior 2012
"Dior's New Look" inspired dress
Dior 2012
Peplum ensemble accented with belt and gloves
Dior 2012, belted off the shoulder
While Oscar de la Renta accented the waistline with belts. Pulling yards of fabric together at the waist to create full skirts with fabulous movement!
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013
Belted dress with sleeves

Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013
Movement, neckline, natural waistline this dress has it all.

Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013
Flowing fabric, belted waist and a fresh color for the season.
In Chanel's Resort collection, designer Karl Lagerfeld played with proportions, highlighting the waist and bringing more volume to the hips. The detailed panels bring the perfect touch of movement for the eye; allowing a lovely balance to the natural waistline.
Chanel Resort
Cinched waist and fullness at the hips.
Elie Saab also plays with fun and summery colors and accents many of the dresses with fabulous skinny belts.
Elie Saab 2012
Belted at the waist dress in a shade close to Pantone's Color of the Year
Not all of the skirts have to be full skirted in order to belt and show off the waist. Erdem's Resort 2013 line shows the chicness of a straighter skirt. One style shown is belted, and the other show off the natural waist by utilizing a striking black, lace top that stops directly at the natural waist.
Erdem Resort 2013
Different ways to accent the waist: belt or blouse.
With so many designers showcasing the natural waist, it's no wonder why the natural waist fits most figures so beautifully and adding a belt adds a lovely touch! And we couldn't help ending this post in a way similar to many fashion houses end their runway shows, with a wedding gown!

Elie Saab 2012


-Elise