RUNWAY TOP 6 : ELIE SAAB COUTURE FALL 2011

Oh gush! Elie Saab and couture, 3 words I love to hear! this man never disappoints...Choc full of romance, glitz, glamour and plenty of chiffon the fall 2011 showing was once again beautiful from start to finish and from the hair to the shoes I loved it all.

RUNWAY TOP 6 : GIVENCY RESORT 2012

Prints, colour, perfect fit and unexpected accents and features; The Givenchy 2012 Resort collection was a true showing of amazing design ability by Riccardo Tisci. Im also loving the way the collection was presented in what looks like an open street lane.

visors the next big thing? seen them in a few shows now

RUNWAY TOP 6 : MULBERRY RESORT 2012

I like the quirky styling for this years Mulberry Resort collection and I am absolutely lusting over that coat in the fourth pic!

RUNWAY TOP 6 : CHANEL RESORT 2012

Flowing chiffon meets tailoring, while colour meets prints (and more prints) in the resort 2012 showing from Chanel. Modestly accessorised with a hint of a Parisian nautical theme, my particular fave is the pop of mellow yellow.

images via style.com

RUNWAY TOP 6 : BOTTEGA VENTA RESORT 2012

The colour blocking trend is still going strong if the 2012 Resort collection for Bottega Veneta is anything to go by. As is Neons and Neutrals and transparency. New trend alert? a shiny shimmery fabric; seen in both Bottega and Chanel this month and the double or triple strap shoe seen everywhere since the Louis Vuitton Fall runway. Loving the bold bright accessories

RUNWAY TOP 6 : OSCAR DE LA RENTA RESORT 2012

I absolutely loved the hair and makeup at Oscar de la Renta's 2012 Resort runway. Beautiful dewey skin and polished soft locks with those hints of lipstick brights reflected in the fabric and accessories. Was hard to choose just 6 to share!
Something bright and fun to say Happy Friday everyone! (want those necklaces please)

RAFW 2011 : LISA HO AND SARA PHILIIPS

RAFW is in full swing, and Im fairly impressed at the showings this year; Although so far I have been able to spot the quite obvious european show influences... Here is a snapshot of Sara Philips' and Lisa Ho's show, via Fashionising (slick pics to enlarge)

LUST HAVE TREND : TERRIFIC TASSELS

Late last year tassels had the Spring 2011 runways all tied up, with an endless list of designers embellishing everything from belts, bags, shoes, and jewellery to hems, fans and necklines. Now finally the tassel is filtering through and hitting stores ready to be embraced!
The Tassel certainly isn't a new invention (in fact its been around for thousands of years) and has admittedly been a fairly familiar sight adorning shoes and bags, but this season it is settling for nothing less than centre stage.
Forget those dainty peach tassels holding your nanna's curtains back or the one atop your graduation cap…this trend is all about statements; think oversized, strong and obvious, long fringes and leather with metal hardware. That said, to be truly runway chic ; keep it classic, its about blending in as much as standing out. Yes they are large and fantastic but more importantly they are symbols of glamour and luxury. Keep to tones that blend or coordinate with the outfit or item they adorn and let the shape speak for itself!
Whether recharged as a by-product of recent trends in military and nautical themes (both are steeped with historical and traditional use of tassels) or perhaps the current popularity of art & crafty pursuits, this trend is leaping out of the world of soft furnishings and into your wardrobe, so open the door and find it a couple of nice places to stay at your place this season!

P.S Also keep an eye out for the tassel's cousin - fringing, I think it could also make a popular appearance this season

Runway pics via style.com

(1) Marchesa - Embellished silk dress £2962
(2) Philippe Audibert - Baltimore silver-plated tassel earrings £102
(3) Golden Goose - Platform Pumps US$260
(4) Sussan - Lindsay drawstring bag AU$39.95

LOOK OF THE DAY : ALEXIS MABILLE

The first look from the Fall 11 Alexis Mabille show.

I'm loving the hair and makeup, the peep of tartan and the silhouette of that ruffle flouncing out from beneath her camel belted coat...

Happy Friday!

PRADA S/S11 PRINT CAMPAIGN

When I think of the Spring 2011 runways there are a few shows that really stand out as memorable and trend defining, one of them was of course the ubiquitous Prada show. Those licorice all-sort stripes and fruity prints are easily some of the most recognisable designer looks at the moment... Check out these pics from their recent print campaign