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Couture Fall 2010 - Valentino and Elie Saab

By far my favourite collection this couture season is the Valentino collection.  The collection titled 'The dark side of first love' is amazing!  In a couture collection aimed at the 'Twilight generation' it contains that gorgeous feminine factor, including bows, baby doll, lace, cute skirts and dropped waist dresses.   However the collection evidently embraces the 'darker side,' through juxtaposition of the use of black.  A stand out and controversial piece is the dress with cage placed over it, symbolising a girl trapped by the dark side of love.
On the other side of the fashion world, Elie Saab dazzled his collection in signature Elie style.  His collection was glamorous, elegant and yet so powerful.  The collection resembled flames, fire and ash, with the use of gorgeous rich and warm colours embraced by lace, embellishments and silk tulle. 

Gossip Girl in Paris!

If you blinked, you would have missed it! One of the biggest style icons Ed Westwick or as we all know and love 'Chuck Bass' spent three days on Australia's shore.  I know.. I would have loved to have met him too!  As he left Australia's shore, he headed to Paris, for of course the filming of Gossip Girl Season 4, finally!  Yes my fellow Upper East Side lovers, Gossip Girl is back and more fashionable than ever before.  I think if Ed is filming it's safe to assume that Chuck is alive!  And where did Gossip Girl Season 3 leave off?......Well Chuck gave Blair an ultimatum and we re-lived the famous scene from 'An Affair to Remember' in this case Derota gave birth and so Blair was too late meeting Chuck at the Empire State Building.  Upset, he turned to and slept with little Jenny, which in fact was her first time.  Then Blair finally made it to Chuck and reconciled.  However, Dan, angry at Chuck belted him, just as he was about to propose to Blair.  Consequently it all came out.  Blair and Serena left for Paris, Georgina rocked up carrying Dan's baby, Nate was upset with Serena and rebelled, Jenny was sent to live with her mum, and Chuck got mugged, the ring got stolen and he got shot!!  And so where does that leave Season 4 of the scandalous lives of Manhattan’s elite?  Spotted... B and S canoodling with two mystery men.  Could this be a new chance at love?   
Here is a sneak peek!
Blair in Moschino and Serena in Georges Chakra Couture
In love with Blair's Chanel cuff!
Shopping in Paris!
This little purple dress is exquisite!
A signature and of course stunning Blair outfit and well a glimpse at her new mystery man!
Love this outfit!  Serena's wardrobe has definitely altered, her new Paris ensembles are taking Gossip Girl to a whole new level!
Completely amazing.. Serena in Tibi blue crop pants and an amazing Emilio Pucci blazor, complimented with Brian Atwood pumps!
  Serena's new man?

Serena's Pierre Hardy Metallic shoes are amazing!
And so where is Chuck Bass?  Apparently he is in also in Paris with a mystery girl..  Will he run into Blair?  Oh and yeah he currently has a walking stick and a limp.. 

  You know you love me.. xoxo Gossip Girl  

Couture Fall 2010 - Dior

Are you ready to enter Christian Dior's magical secret garden?  The Dior collection stunned audiences with its vibrant, colourful, exquisite collection, opening Couture Fall 2010!  Designer John Galliano, drew inspiration from all things floral.  He studied and interpreted the colour, light and movement of flowers and created a masterpiece!  Audiences were taken on a magical adventure through Dior's secret garden and were left completely breath taken.
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Resort 2011 Collections

 The Chanel and DVF Resort 2011 collections weren't the only collections that left a lasting impression!   Oscar de la Renta graced us all with his feminine, sophisticated and classic collection.  Love his use of delicate prints, flowy dresses, elegant silhouettes, the pretty bows, stunning gowns, and well who could resist those hats! 
Another collection that intrigued me was the Moschino Cheap and Chic collection.  It channels the Upper East Side, with the whole Gossip Girl vibe.  Cute little dresses, adorable skirts, loads of jewellery and bows.
All eyes were on the highly anticipated Alexander McQueen collection.  Sarah Burton has effectively carried on McQueen's legacy.  In this collection Burton was inspired by her favourite McQueen moments.  She interpreted McQueen's signature 'drama' pieces and created a wearable and straight foward collection, of course not neglecting McQueen's edge and design codes. 
I adore the new season Resort 2011 collections however, it would be too much to post them all!  So I've decided to pick a few of my favourite pieces.
Yves Saint Laurent
 
Lanvin
Burberry Prorsum
Prada
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