Norman Parkinson.

Okay, so i have a new found appreciation for this man. I am ashamed to say that i didnt know an awful lot about his work recently. But his images are wonderful. I think they portray a sense of realism, that a lot of other fashion photographers dont - i mean in a way that they dont look 'posed' like most do. They're just women doing everyday things, given no direction, just doing there own thing. Being a lover of black & white photos (i suppose for the sense of nostalgia it gives) he to me is great and a legend in fashion.

The New Look, 1949

I particularly like the way the two large columns tower over the women, who in comparison look so small, and yet they stand out over everything else. The clothes they’re wearing and what they’re doing were the first things I noticed when I first saw it and are the essence of the image. Also, the way the light falls creating such a contrast between light and dark really strengthens it.

Crazy for Couture...

Oh Ricardo. I want to wear dresses like this everyday.

(style.com)

Now if only i were 6ft tall with Kate Moss's looks and her bank account to match...(p.s congratulations to Kate on her engagement last week. I wonder what she will wear on the big day...okay now im getting sidetracked.)

Judging by this collection i predict a potential Oscar showcase. This is one of my favourites so far. The two outside dresses seem almost regal...fit for a princess.

Tisci also presented masculine tuxedo jackets, lace jumpsuits and lampshade hats. I do love a slight sense of humour on the catwalks.

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2010 Couture fashion week...

Jadore <3

Christian Dior

I am still obsessing over last years collection, so i barely had enough time to prepare myself for this one. But Galliano has proved that he is still as great as ever with this 'racing' inspired collection. I particularly liked the jeweled colour palette, large bows, and tiered skirts. There was something very 1940s about it- almost Dior's New Look inspired - that in itself is something to be applauded!

Whilst it was glamorous, chic and totally beautiful last years still has my heart!

Chanel

As ever, i was pleasantly surprised by Chanel. Always one to be talked about Karl Lagerfeld presented a silver and pastel colour palette - distancing away from the houses signature black and gold chains look. Infact it was all about change this season, gone were the tweed skirts and in came culottes and shorts as their replacement - which i have to say looked fantastic- i never wouldve imagined it. Hes such an old joker is Karl.

P.S i also rather loved the minnie mouse/cruella deville-esque hair. So im off to the hairdressers tommorow...

(all images from style.com & vogue.co.uk)

(Chanel has more pictures, because well its Chanel.)

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Awards Season.

Oh how i love it! The dresses, glamour and the excitement. I wait in anticiaption to see what everyone wears (i do i have a life i promise). Every year, the women mainly go all out with their outfits, and this year (so far...Oscars in 2 months and counting!) has been no exception.

Firstly, at the Golden Globes, whilst one particular US site, which i wont name slated their dresses i think they were amongst the best dressed there. Drew Barrymore's stunning atelier versace gown was absolutley stunning, and for me the best dresses of the whole evening. She really did impress me - especially after shes had a few mishaps in the past. But not with this (below) nude, floor length mermaid gown. I salute you Drew. Next was Kate Hudson. Okay, the dress wasnt amaaaazing, but i thought she looked pretty glamorous in her white, origami inspired, Marchesa gown (although its a shame about the shoes)- but lets face it the woman could make a bin bag look fashionable.

Annnd secondly, the SAG awards which took place last night. There were some amazine dresses there too. Drew Barrymore (again) in a stunning midnight blue, tiered gown, Lea Michele from Glee, in a beautiful Emerald dress and Diane Kruger who i thought looked stunning in a mustard dress by Jason Wu. Such 40's glamour.

 And now its Oscar time. I cannot wait, and being the impatient person that i am its going to be a little annoying to have to wait until the morning after! argh stoopid time difference!

Pretty perfect.

Goodbye to studs, hello to embellishment. Gone are the hard, sharp, geometric lines of last season. Instead designers collections were jam packed full of lace, ruffles, draping and flounce. Everything i love to wear infact. At Burberry, clothes were in the most exquisite-good enough to eat- 'candy floss' pastel shades- lilac, soft blue and mint green- all of which helped in securing it as one of the best shows at Fashion week. Oh yes.
See, i can't pull of the 'tough girl' look, complete with Dr Martens, leather jackets doning studs and spikes- if i were to step out of the house dressed like that id look like mutton dressed as lamb. My personal style is much more feminine, and vintage inspired. I love to wear tea dresses and am addicted to florals. Much more of a pretty over power aesthetic. Of course, not to run the risk of looking like a 5 year old, some things require a bit of 'toughening up', therefore I am not afraid to throw on my one and only leather jacket with a tea dress.
Pretty, glamour and utility chic (i was sooo impressed with Chloe and Phoebe Philo for Celine...camel, khaki, white, beige. Total perfection) are all that i am interested in this season. Dresses that look as though they have been inspired by a classic fairytale were presented on catwalks at Valentino, Lanvin and Chanel. Old Hollywood glamour was present at Dior...thats why i love John Galliano <3 besides any designer that can walk out on to a catwalk dressed like a classic 40s villain is a legend in my book. Stella McCartney-as always- presented us with white lace, classic denim and just the right amount of flounce at her show- she never dissapoints. Finally, from now until eternity Christopher Kane will always be THE man. Again his collection had me at the point of depression, simply because i wish i could own just one of those dresses...if only.
So which are you...modern. romantic, sporty? i believe there to be enough to suit everyone this season. Bring on Spring.
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P.S Happy New Year everyone :) x