La Vie en Rose...

With Valentine's Day upon us, here are some lovely Rose pieces. Not only are they great for Valentines Day but these blushing blooms are perfect pieces to help transition into spring! and don't worry about the snow outside- rose and floral always look fantastic with black tights. :)

Ralph Lauren Fall 2010 Ad

 

Top Shop Premium Floral Frill Skirt 

 Rose Stand: Dozens - courtesy of Martha Stewart

Oscar de la renta Rose Sheath Dress  ..sigh...

Devon Aoki for Rush #36

 Roses by ~sjaB 

Oscar De La Renta Floral Dress ..so lovely

ASOS Oasis Rose and Lace Prom Dress

 

Fushia Flower from the lovely Martha Stewart 

Delias Floral Chiffon Dress 

 O.P.I Espana Line from fall 2009

Rose by 2fast05091993

Have a lovely day everyone!

January Styling Inspiration

Here are six of my favorite winter styling inspirations for January that show you how to keep feminine when its cold using interesting layers and fur.

Ralph Lauren floral Skirt and a belted long sweater. The satchel purse with the gold chain pulls the sweater and skirt together and adds richness to the look.  

Ana Zalewska & Karolin Machova for Elle Turkey by Senol Altun

I've never really been much of a fur person but these next two photos have got me looking at faux fur over pastel dress with serious consideration.

Angela Lindvall by Camilla Akran

Alison Arboux for Kurv Magazine by Jonathan Segade
Coco Rocha Elle Italia January 2011

Layering a neutral eyelet or lace sheath over dark skinny jeans is already one of my favorites. Add a plaid scarf and olive jacket mixes boyish with femine for a perfectly styled winter look.

Lily Donaldson for G2000 Fall 2010 Campaign

 If you feel like your style is suffering from having to layer remember to mix prints with contrasting colors and textures. Like this check blouse with a gray coat and red vest. It adds dimension to your look and takes away the apperance of 'bulk' to your figure. Add an interesting pin liker her Dolve and Gabbana one and your really set!

Iza Olak by Alan Gelati for Marie Claire Russia January 2011

Have a lovely, warm day everyone!

Plaid, Tweed and Falling Leaves

It seems like every year around this time I keep my eye open for great plaid and tweed pieces. It isn't an easy task- as plaid can be so masculine or cheaply made, but I keep an eye open for fitted plaid pieces and feminine ways to wear them. Here are my favorite so far..

Rebecca Hall wearing Jason Wu-Instyle October 2010 Field Day

Anthropologie Ruffled Plaid Dress

J.Crew Tweedette Dress

Polo Jeans Fall 2010 Ads

Casual Jackets by Juicy Couture
Boots by Christian Louboutin

ALYSSA23 put together this incredible look using a Graeme Black Asymmetric check dress

Siri Tollerod 2010 Fall Look Book

Burberry Tweed Print Georgette Dress

Vogue Germay September 2010 

Anouck Lepere for Telva -October 2010

Anthropologie Easy Keeper Skirt

 

Michael Kors Starlet Sheath Dress

I love Fashion Foie Gras' Outfit du jour  for 8th October 2010

Alessandra Ambrosio -Louis Vuitton Fall 2010 Runway

Louis Vuitton Fall 2010 Runway

Karlie Kloss in Louis Vuitton,Vogue US September 2010

ASOS Tailored Check Pleat Fold Dress

 
Hilary Rhoda in Prada -Elle Korea October 2010

Naty Chabanenko in Prada- Harpers Bazaar UK September 2010

Plaid tip: - I always wear blush with plaid. Its a easy way to make sure I keep my look feminine.
Have a lovely day everyone!

J Mendel Resort 2010 Collection + Ballet Chic Looks

J.Mendel's Resort 2010 Collection has some particularly lovely pieces inspired by the ballet. Aside from being photographed with a ballet barre, these pieces are completely wearable and are deliver the rare combination of glamorous and delicate. The tea rose pink, putty and nude colored silks are mixed with large doses of silver shine, the contemporary lace up shoes deliver a fashionable take on the pointe shoes and the tousled updo with feather hairpieces complete the lovely looks.

Last Fall Ralph Lauren had another gorgeous take on ballet chic. With a sequined /embroidered lace bodice and a tea rose pink skirt with a lace shell.

The great thing about these looks is that depending on how you wear and accessorize them, they can even evoke a vintage 1920's feel due to the washed colors and heavy embellishment.

This New Year's I was watching the Annual Vienna Orchestra New Year's Concert and was taking back by the beautiful tea-length gowns. I was even more pleased to find out that Valentino designed the dresses specifically for Ballerinas. You can watch them perform a dance in their Valentino gowns HERE

A few Everyday Ballet Chic Outfits + a few pointers on how to wear the look.

If you are as inspired as I was by all this ballet couture here are some A few Everyday Ballet Chic Outfits and a few pointers on how to wear the look.

• Choose a v-neck or scoop top that is very fitted.

• Pair it with a skirt that is loose and flowy - one with ruffles works wonders

• Wear the skirt at your natural waist! This is important ladies, this will create that ballet silhouette. If you wear your skirt too low, it won't look right.

• Wear heels of any kind. T-strap, pumps, peep-toe, any kind will do, just don't wear flats. Wearing ballet flats will be to literal and might end up looking costume-like. You want ballet-chic, not an actual ballerina! ;) Heels of any height will work and you will be suprised as you stand in the mirror how much it instantly changes the outfit to contemporary and how great it will make your figure work.

• Try a long necklace, like the long silver tassel necklace on my etsy site or one of your favorites.

• As for hair: wear it any way you like, as long as it isn't a bun (again you don't want to look your going to Halloween as a ballerina, you want ballet-chic). My favorite is down with waves, or half up.

Shortsleeve Tops by Asos
Pumps by Valentino

Shortsleeve Tops by Victoria's Secret
Mid-length Skirts by Topshop

Another great combo: muted gray uneven hem on this with the black sequin top.

Mid-length Skirts by Topshop
Tanks by Express

Here are some more great ballet chic pieces.

More J.Crew...

Get your muse on: Watch this incredible featuring Tiler Peck, the principle ballerina for the New York Ballet performing with Nuttin' but Stringz Macy's Stars of Dance, performance choreographed by Travis Wall. Or watch on Youtube HERE

Have a lovely day and Happy Twirling!

Principal ballerina Elena Glurdjidze for the English National Ballet performs part of The Dying Swan for Karl Lagerfeld in the Chanel Couture Salon.