Paris Fashion Week - Giambattista Valli

Okay, so I was originally going to write about he wonder that is Valentino in all of it's beauty and glory, but the Giambattista Valli was so amazing that I just had to share it with you.  And the Valentino show was a bit of a disappointment.  

Only since I have become a stylist and have been stalking the Vogue website looking at different designer's runway shows have I discovered Giambattista Valli.  More of a designer to get your gala dress from, I found his collection for AW17 to be quite dreamy.  The black, white, and red colour palette was mixed with ruffles, ribbons, and great cherry and strawberry details.  Some looks were mixed with Nike running leggings which you could totally see going from the gym to a night out, just throw on an amazing top.  The Victorian style lace up boots were prefect with all of the lace and ruffles.  

Below are my favourites, see the full collection here.

Oscars - Best Dressed

One more fashion week to go!  and this weekend we take a break for the Oscars!  One of my favourite events of the year, not only because I love films, but because red carpet fashion has been such a huge part of watching the awards.

Last week I called out which dresses I would put all of the Best Actress Nominees in, first I wanted to show what they actually wore.  Then I've put my best dressed looks of the evening.

Natalie Portman was unfortunately unable to attend the Oscars, due to her pregnancy.

Emma Stone

Isabelle Huppert

Meryl Streep

Ruth Negga

Best Dressed

Ruth Negga - # 5
A few ladies chose to wear red to the ceremony.  And this Valentino, one of my favourite designers, dress was the perfect shade.  The earrings and head band are also quite perfect!

Olivia Culpo - #4

Wearing Marchesa this fringe number is so reminiscent of a different time.  Each tier gets narrow and narrow towards the bottom of the dress which creates a beautiful silhouette.

Pharrel Williams

I hadn't planned to have a guy on this list, but I just loved this outfit by Chanel that I had to include it!

Viola Davis - #2

Her best supporting actress award for her role in Fences was so well deserved.  She looked amazing in this Armani Prive gown.  I'm not sure how I feel about the bag, if it's gold it's great, but it looks like it may be silver, that could just be the lighting.  I love the neck line and how it shows off her great shoulders.

Taraji P. Henson - Best Dressed!

This look is perfection, everything the hair, the necklace, so old hollywood glamour.  And in velvet, not typically a fabric you see at the Oscars.  The designer is Alberta Ferretti and the colour is midnight blue.   

New York Fashion Week - Naeem Khan

You can only imagine my excitement with I received my invite to the Naeem Khan AW17 show.  What a genious dressmaker, and all of the things that Michelle Obama wore of his, I knew I was in for a great show.  I was seated right at the entrance where the models step onto the runway, I was 2nd row, so close enough to see all of the amazing details, but not close enough to get any good pictures.  It is hard to describe the feeling when you are in the presence of such great work and really just art.  But it was very special.  the collection was a lot of pants with a jacket and then lacey undergarments. There was floral embroidery, beaded fringe, metallics, and sequins and the making of a perfect party dress or red carpet look.

Below are my favourite looks from the collection. You can view the whole collection here.

New York Fashion Week - Rosie Assoulin

What a beautiful collection Rosie Assoulin presented at NYFW.  The collection was presented as sort of a  tea party, with waiters walking around with small bites and collecting cups of tea.  Velvet and pin tucked sofas filled the room, while models stood on the parameter of the room.  The collection was definitely influenced by craftsmanship.  One dress featured a handprinted design and also on display during the presentation was a man doing pottery and an artist. 

These photos were taken by me during the presentation, view the entire collection here

Best Dressed - Critics Choice Awards

It is the start of Awards Season!  And first up is the Critics Choice Awards.  These are my favourite looks from the awards.

#5 - Nicole Kidman wearing Brandon Maxwell

Cutouts were huge at the awards.  I love the way this v-neckline perfectly frames Kidman's face.  And not to mention I love Brandon Maxwell, he is one of my favourite designers, his dresses are perfection and they really make any woman who wears them look amazing.

#4 - Kirsten Dunst wearing Valentino

I love the way this dress fits Dunst, it hangs right.  I think the tiers of fabric add texture along with the sparkles.  I probably would have chosen a different shoe, maybe silver.

#3 - Lily Collins wearing Elie Saab

Collins went all out in this look and that's what makes it so great.  The dark hair, the dark eyes and lips, all goes perfectly with this bell sleeved lace dress.

#2 - Jessica Biel wearing Elie Saab

Biel doesn't make appearances often but when she does she does wow.  This whole boho is perfect, her long hair with bangs looks great with that deep v neckline.  She is also minimal on the jewelry, and the coloring is really great with her hair colour.

#1 - Gina Rodriguez wearing Safiyaa

I have never heard of this designer, but the colour is perfect for Rodriguez.  The cut is also great with the darting at the bottom.  Rodriguez is also not your typical hollywood dress size of 0, but this dress is so flattering on her curves.

New York Fashion Week - Day 4

I actually had a day off Saturday from shows, but I was still following everything on social media!

My favourites from Day 4 of fashion week are below!

Christian Siriano
Every since Project Runway he has always been a favourite and he is actually one of the only project runway winners, that I know of, who has gone on to have a successful line.  His focus is usually on formal wear.  And this season he showed plus size models in the collection as he designs a line for Lane Bryant.  The collection had a bit of a 50s, South of France vibe and the use of colour was great.  He is also offer 4 of his designs as part of see now buy now on Amazon.com.

Top Looks

Co

I think I was drawn to this collection because of the amazing location they used.  But then looking through the collection the clothes are so lovely.  Beautifully structured pieces that have texture from the ruffles and fullness.  The brand is based in LA, but it has a more East coast sophistication to it, very polished but easy.

Top Looks

Jill Stuart

Generally not a big fan of Jill Stuart, her stuff seems to gear older, and for me I have always associated her with more classic pieces, and luxury basics.  But for SS17 there is definitely a younger feeling to the collection, but I can still see 40+ women wearing it.  I love the pairing of the leggings with the dresses, and the colour combinations.  The dresses had really great silhouettes, a bit of a ballerina 80s feeling to me.  The shoes were also great and well styled with the looks.  There were also a lot of different floral prints used throughout the collection.  Some of them were a bit drab, but I love this print the image below.  

Top Looks

All images were taken from vogue.com