{runway} Giambattista Valli Fall Couture 2014

While my favorite Couture show usually hails to the wonder that is Elie Saab, there is something similarly attractive about the Giambattista Valli show that was presented in Paris. The ladylike silhouettes, the fanciful details, the elegance and mixture of prints - everything reminded me of a modern-day Grace Kelly wandering the streets and events in Monaco. Which, let's be honest, who wouldn't want to embrace that kind of style power?

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{runway} Elie Saab 2014 Couture

There's nothing new that I can really say about my pure admiration for Elie Saab.  Collection after collection, he sends works of art down the runway in the form of beading, draping, sheer overlays and luxe fabrics that move in a way, when watching live, leave me completely breathless.  

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{runway} Elie Saab Spring 2013 Couture

I've said it before again, and again.  He's brilliant, he knows a woman's body, and man, does that guy know his way with beadwork.  The couture speaks for itself.

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{Elie Saab Couture}

This man can do no wrong!  After I first saw his last rainbow colored show, I didn't think that anything would top it.  Boy, was I way off.  I'm not even a huge pastel fan, but the muted colors, lace and beaded detailing makes me wish that I was in the market for a wedding dress.  Or maybe just a ball...

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Haute Couture + quilled paper work.

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Christian Dior Spring 2011 Couture

John Galliano showed his Couture collection today in Paris and everything seemed fit for the likes of Grace Kelly.  The makeup, details & perfectly tailored lines are stunning!

  

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Through the eyes of The Cherry Blossom Girl at Chanel

Ok...so The Cherry Blossom Girl has inspired me from time to time and has made an appearance here and there. You know, the girl that lives in Paris and lives an extraordinary life....  She was lucky enough to be a guest for the Chanel Paris Byzance show, as well as get a behind the scenes look at the masters creating these masterpieces (she has remarkable photos of those details on her blog, too).  Truly works of art.

I have a feeling this nail design (seen in Vena Cava's S/S 2011 show) are going to be everywhere. At least, on my nails, anyway.

The Cherry Blossom Girl