Look of the Week: Black Lace

As well as Balmain-look-alike skinny combats I am also on the look out for the perfect black lace dress. Black lace isn't the first look that first springs to mind when you think of S/S, but it's what I want to wear. And I'm not the only one.
This week Reese Witherspoon has worn a black lace mini, Dita Von Teese a black lace Jean Paul Gaultier and Kate Moss a Valentino in black lace - love the white blazer, no?


My spring/summer lace inspiration comes from the Dolce & Gabbana collection. It's a little gothic, a little Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan and oh so desirable. I got an amazing little denim jacket at a bargain price in H&M last summer, and I think a little black lace dress would be the perfect addition to bring it into 2010. I might even add some socks and high heels too, just to really work the Dolce look.



But for those who have had enough of black, why not try white or nude lace, Ashley Olsen style? Dolce & Gabbana toughen it up with leather accessories while Ashley goes for a dark lip.


Is this a look you'll be channelling this S/S? How will you style it?



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Close Enough

A few weeks ago I wrote about my love for a pair of skinny combat trousers from the Balmain S/S 2010 collection. I am mad about these pants. Sadly I do not have the budget for Balmain so I was hoping Topshop or Zara would do a good copy. And hooray for Topshop, who already have a very similar design in store.


They are missing the pocket detail, which is a shame, but I'm planning on trying them on tomorrow and if they're a good fit I'll just have to suck it up and live without pockets on my thighs. It's a hard life...
I like Balmain a lot, but up until now I've never really suffered from a case of "Balmainia"
like the rest of the female population. When it comes to these skinny combats, though, it's Balmainia all the way. And because I'm a loser I wanted to see these trousers in motion, so I tracked down this wicked runway video. It makes me hungry for fashion week.



WARNING: This video contains many gorgeous models, in hardly any makeup. Do NOT watch if you are having a bad day, it will only make things worse.

Have you, or are you, suffering from a case of Balmainia too?

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A Cover is Worth a Thousand Words

ELLE collections is out, and annoyingly I thought it was out tomorrow so didn't buy it today (I like to get magazines the day they come out - I'm very OCD about magazines). By the look of the cover it will be another fab issue. I love the choice of image, front row at the Burberry show.



It's just not fabulous because of all the stars (ahh Mary-Kate Olsen) but because they're all looking in completely different directions. It makes me laugh.
And the other cover I've been swooning over today is 10 magazines. Double his-and-hers with David and Victoria Beckham.



I'm a massive life-long Victoria fan, but I'm actually more into David's cover. Which do you prefer?

Which cover do you like better?
	Posh
	Becks
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Now This is an Oscar Dress

Givenchy Haute Couture is to die for! I love, love, love it. And the finale dress below should definitely be on the red carpet at the Oscars. But the problem is that this is a nominee dress, you can't really wear something this dramatic if you're not up for an award. And it's a shame because it would look amazing on Diane Kruger, no?



Looking at the nominees at the Golden Globes we can guess who might be nominated for best actress at the Academy Awards. There was Emily Blunt, Sandra Bullock, Helen Mirren, Carey Mulligan and Gabourey Sidibe (I'm dying to see Precious).
Out of the above I'd say Emily and Sandra are the best bets (they both look good in pinks and purples) but they normally stick to 'safer' options.
It could possibly work on Zoe Saldana as Avatar will no doubt be nominated. But really it's a Diane dress. Perhaps she could wear it at Cannes if it doesn't make the Oscar red carpet?

Who would you like to see in the Givenchy dress?

And good news: Anne Hathaway will announce the Oscar nominees; which means she'll probably be attending too. Will there be some Armani for her? I'd bet on the two-and-a-half-bagel blue dress.

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Anne Hathaway and Armani Privé

As you have probably already seen, Anne Hathaway was front row at the Armani Privé S/S 10 collection yesterday. After the show she told reporters that there were a few pieces she would like to wear to upcoming events, and that if "Mr. Armani would be generous enough, I’d love to wear them.”
I wouldn't be surprised to see Annie in any of the Armani Privé dresses, her style is 100% Armani. Remember awards season last year? She wore Armani to the Oscars and the Golden Globes. And her Azzaro dress at the SAG awards was still in keeping with the classic style she likes so much. She's Annie Armani!


So I've tried to guess which dresses from the collection she was referring too. One onion bagel is not so likely, three is very likely. Why an onion bagel I hear you ask? Because of the line in The Devil Wears Prada - "did somebody eat an onion bagel?"
If Anne does wear any of these bagel dresses you must treat yourself to one!





Can you see Anne wearing any of the above dresses? Did you like the Armani Privé collection?

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Pick a Side - Team Crawford or Team Efron

You may remember back at the A/W Couture collections when Lara Stone took the final walk at Chanel she was arm-in-arm with Baptiste Giabiconi. And he looked freakishly like Chace Crawford. For the finale of the S/S 10 Chanel Couture collection he's back - at least I'm pretty sure it's Baptiste again, isn't it?
Only this time he is looking like Zac Efron.




Now Chace and Zac may seem very similar, they are both pretty Hollywood boys with perfect eyebrows, but I know better than anyone when it comes to the Efron/Crawford battle you must pick a side and stick to it.
I used to be 'Team Crawford' along with my friend Dani from Between Every Line. When I switched to 'Team Efron' (it was a hard decision, but one that I stand by) she was very unhappy. It's like being pro-Jennifer on a Monday and pro-Angelina on a Tuesday. You just can't cross the line. You choose your favourite teen heartthrob and you damn well stick with them!
Clearly no-one gave Karl Lagerfeld this message, but I'll let him have them both, he is a genius after all.

So, are you Team Crawford or Team Efron?
P.S How much would you love to see Zac Efron wear that suit to a premiere? I think it would make my life!

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more Couture posts later

Feeling Green

I've jest received the exciting news from ASOS that from February they will be introducing a section of eco beauty products to their beauty department. ASOS is already great for makeup and beauty products, but The Green Room will offer a range of organic, environmentally friendly and socially aware products that you can feel good about, inside and out.


Brands stocked in The Green Room will include: Green & Spring, Yes to Carrots, Ole Henriksen and L'Occitane.
And on the suject of green beauty, the Dior Haute Couture collection was shown in Paris today and the models were wearing green eyeshadow.


I'm not sure this look is for me, what do you think?

Green Dior Style Eyes - Yes or No?
	Of course, they're so dramatic
	Maybe for a party, but only maybe
	Keep it on the runway
	Leave it to Shrek
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