Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Tutu Cute

Every year, around this time, visions of sugar plums start to dance in our heads.  However, this year, we're kind of obsessed with all things Ballet. 
And so it seems, we're not the only ones.....

BCBG Holiday campaign


Lanvin for H&M




Kelly Ewing's adorable tulle dresses
 
Even celebs have the fever....

Katy Perry's Disco Ballerina look



Katy Perry's BFF and her big tutu...very cute


 Perhaps this sudden ballet fever has a little something to do with the upcoming release of Black Swan, starring the glorious Natalie Portman



 So, you wanna get your Swan on, check out these incredible pieces from Elizabeth & James:




LOVING this jacket.




Black Swan will be released on December 3, 2010.  Check out the trailer--you'll get goosebumps!









Katy Perry & Rihanna photos: Zimbio.com
Other images: BCBG.com, Elizabethandjames.us, hm.com
Black Swan images: IMDB



Monday, November 15, 2010

The New Darling of French Design

If you haven’t heard of Maxime Simoens, chances are, you will.


At 26 years old, this young designer is making quite a name for himself amongst savvy fashion insiders. Working for the likes of Balenciaga, Christian Dior and Elis Saab, his greatness is hardly a surprise.







When we were in Europe last month, we were delighted to see some of his Fall/Winter 2010 fabulousness at Le Printemps in Paris.



Now, we hate comparing designers but we have to say; his style reminds us of Alexander McQueen with those correctly placed embellishments and architectural shapes.......




And we couldn't help but notice all the love Melanie Laurent is showing this young talent.


A perfect example of how a well-made, neutral blazer can go from dressy to casual in an instant.  The structured blazer is the MUST HAVE item, any season.  It's classic.





He made this dress in full length as well but it was a bit much.  It's younger and fresher in the short version.


While he's getting press everywhere, we really enjoyed this piece from one of our favorite bloggers, Susan Tabak because in true 'Susan Style', she points out what it is exactly that she likes about his designs.  She always writes honest pieces, spoken from the point of the luxury consumer.

Here's the link:
http://www.susantabak.com/articles/prt-porter-spring-2011-maxime-simoens


Sher @ FA



All photos, including those of Melane Laurent are from the Maxime Simoens website:  http://www.maximesimoens.com/



Wednesday, November 3, 2010

The Gap

After seeing this gorgeous photo of Georgia May Jagger today (yes, that Jagger) we wondered if she knows what good company she's in. 

..........


Lauren Hutton in her early modeling days

"Eileen Ford wanted me to fix my nose and my teeth. I said, Sure, great, but I really had no intention to. "

 
Mrs. Johnny Depp


Her Madgesty


Lara Stone



The tooth gap: forever challenging the definition perfection