Christian Dior Fall 2014 Couture :: Details

When I was a young girl, one of my favorite movies was Cinderella. Not only for the love story, but I loved the dresses – the full skirts and the corseted tops from the 18^th century.  Well, Raf Simons brought this fairytale to life at the Fall 2014 couture Christian Dior show.  Here are some of my favorite details from the show.  

Fall 2014 Couture:: Giambattista Valli

The Fall couture shows are in full swing, one of my favorite seasons since it really evokes the dream that is fashion with exquisite details and silhouettes that push the envelope.  Giambattista Valli presented a floral explosion that included daisies and violets atop floor length chiffon gowns and full dresses comprised of ballerina-esque tulle. His take on the sheath dress carefully curved with the body and undulated from colorful blooms to a sheer finish. Volume was a key theme as well, where dresses carefully ballooned at the hips or dresses with nipped in waists and full skirts. Here is just a glimpse into Giambattista Valli’s beautiful world.

Beauty Flash:: Atelier Versace

You can always count on Donatella Versace to deliver a show with a heavy emphasis on femininity and full-blown glamour.  To flatter the looks sent down the runway, think bold jewel tones and floor length gowns with a slit that sat high up on the thigh, Pat Magrath painted a liquid teal shade across the lids that formed a cat eye reminiscent of Verushkha.  This dramatic look was paired with a glossy nude lip and heavily shaded cheek bones.  While quite dramatic for day, this look could definitely be translated to night.  Here are some beauty picks to achieve this look.  

A Bright Outlook

Piggy-backing onto yesterday post, I want to end the week on a bright note with this editorial featured in the February issue of Costume Finland.  I adore the soft and foamy pinks, oranges, moss green and powder blues.  Typically I am not one for girly details like bows, but this feature might have me thinking differently about bows - what do you think? I hope you all have a nice weekend and if you are routing for your team at the Super Bowl I hope they win!

Resort 2014: Stella McCartney

The Stella McCartney Resort collection has given me a new love - combining floral and python. I am also loving her take on a more relaxed peplum, a silhouette that does not seem to be going anywhere, which I am very happy about. Here are a few of my favorites from the presentation.   

Resort 2014: Chloé

Oh how Chloé just tugs at my heart strings. I am loving the Resort 2014 collection brimming with lace details, rich navy and boxy heels that I am dreaming about. Here are a few of my favorite looks.  

Resort 2014: Zac Posen

 The dresses at Zac Posen's Resort 2014 presentation were draw-droppingly beautiful, they almost looked like couture.  My favorite is the first look that features a cascade of feminine ruffles.  Which is your favorite?

Trending Beauty:: Christian Dior Resort 2014

The backstage beauty at the Christian Dior Resort 2014 collection made me gasp - bright fuchsia lips paired with soft lavender eye shadow and finished with an ultra-sleek pony, could it be anymore effortless or pretty? Here are some picks to help achieve this look.  

Resort 2014:: Oscar de la Renta

Oscar de la Renta's Resort 2014 collection was classic Oscar - ultra feminine dresses paired with lady-like details including lace and the peplum, which looks like it has arrived for another season.  

Resort 2014:: Tory Burch

The Resort 2014 presentations are underway and from what I have seen the collections are just impossibly pretty. I loved Gucci's bronzed and glistening fabrics, Clover Canyon's  Cuban inspired prints and then there was Tory Burch. Her Resort collection is just dream-like, beautiful floral prints, lady-like pleats and embroidered lace details - simply stunning.