Sunday, 30 January 2011

Elie Saab

These dresses are the definition of fabulous. Beautifully constructed and designed, this collection has been my highlight of the Paris shows. 

Deep v in the back with bow.

Bell shaped.

Dream dress.

Flower over lay on chiffon. Love the almost transparent sleeves.

Lady in red



Saturday, 29 January 2011

Casadei Shoes

Casadei is designer I wasn't too familiar with until recently but their shoes quickly became the new screen saver in my mind when I saw their sixties inspired collections for this summer.

From their winter collection- Perfect with an all black look, i'm seeing a big, black fur jacket with these and wool tights. Knitted turban on top.

Navy leather t-bar wedge/platforms- These would go with pretty much every dress I own, and that is why I need them. Love the gold insert in the heel.

Like Prada's summer collection Casadei are also using alot of cork soles to get the sixties vibe going however they make theirs unique by adding a slice of mahogany coloured wood to the sole.

The evening heels. I see these with a long sleeved black maxi dress. Accessorised with chunky gold bangles.

These platforms by Topshop capture the same feel but wont break the bank at £68.


Team all these shoes with large floppy hats, round sunglasses and short short dresses.




Thursday, 27 January 2011

Joan Crawford Alphabet

Why did it take me so long to see this...

Donald Urquhart, 2007, A Joan Crawford Alphabet

Why does A have to be for Antelope?- A simple and brilliant idea, using a person and making them into an alphabet. I love the way each letter is illustrated in words and pictures. When I saw this on a postcard in the Saatchi Gallery I had to buy a few copies of it and some of the individual letters. 


A is for Axe

Q is for Queen Bee- Joan Crawford, 1948

I think its about time I made some alphabet cards.