Fab Editorial: Simple Dresses - Bianca Balti for Blanco

The Spring 2011 Campaign for Blanco featuring Bianca Balti proves that even the simplest dress can look incredible with proper styling. I love the use of colorful hoop and chandelier earrings, bracelets, bangles, and belts, and of course Bianca's gorgeous waves.

 The reason these looks are so gorgeous despite their simple cuts is because they are all fitted properly. Make sure when you buy any dress, cheap or expensive that it fits you properly. Look at yourself from every angle and make sure you like what you see. If it doesn't fit properly, take it to a tailor for alterations: it hardly costs anything and your dress will fit you like a glove. :)

Have a lovely day everyone!

In the garden with Carolina Herrera's Botanicals...

One of my favorite lines this season is Carolina Herrera. Her pieces are some of the most gorgeous I've ever laid eyes on and I absolutely love the incorporation of vintage botanical illustrations throughout her line. Each dress is like a walk through the garden..what a perfect way to welcome spring! Here are some of my favorite pieces from her line + some of my favorite antique botanical illustrations...

Orchid Ruby Lipped Cattleya  - Colombia, Joseph Paxton c.1834-1849

 Hyacinth. lacinthe d'orien Botanical Illustration - Pierre Joseph Redoute c.1827 -1830

Vuurbaak Tulip -Arlette Davids Lyons 1940

Rhododendron orbiculare botanical print - 1st ed of B. Leslie Urquhart's The Rhododendron, 1958. 

Rhododendron racemosum. - 1st ed of B. Leslie Urquhart's The Rhododendron, 1958. 

John Day Guatemalan Orchid Watercolor Illustration 1883 -Lycaste skinneri var. alba

John Day Orchid Watercolor Illustration from 1862- Laelia Schilleriana 

Magnolia Sargentiana  by A.V. Webster. published by the Royal Horticultural Society in 1955

Have a lovely day everyone! Only 20 days left until Spring!

Style Icon: Georgina Chapman

Oh how I love Georgina Chapman.. As you all probably know she is the talented co-founder of Marchesa, but as someone who finds themselves constantly overdressed I take great inspiration in her personal style and confidence. To say she looks lovely is an understatement, I would classify her more as a modern-day princess..

 

 

 Photo Credits: Instyle, Style.com. Esquire, Tatler, Vogue, Rueters, Popwatch, NYMag

Have a lovely day everyone!

6 New Year's Eve Hair Tutorials + Glam Hair Accesories under $10

New Year's Eve is Fast Approaching here is a collection of 6 incredible New Year's Eve detailed hair tutorials including last minute Fab hair accessories for under $10!

1. Freida Pinto / Audrey Hepburn Inspired Updo

This quick and easy updo is inspired by Audrey Hepburn and is seen on Freida Pinto hear in a Loreal Ad. Watch the video below for the complete tutorial by the amazing Johnny Lavoy and Loreal Elnett hairspray.

2. Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 Byzantine Inspired Updo 

This amazing Chanel Inspired look comes to us from Refinery 29. Click here to find the entire story with many other New Years Eve hair ideas.

Photo and Story Credit: Refinery 29.

From Refinery 29: Above, from left: Chanel Paris-Byzance Metiers D'Art Show hair by Vincent Lappartient, photo courtesy of Chanel; Anthropologie Glittering Arc Barrette, $18, available at Anthropologie; Lipsy Pearl Detail Hair Band, $17.24, available at ASOS.

3. Scarlett Johansson Inspired Updo w/Headband

One of my all time favorite makeup and beauty vloggers is Pixiwoo. Here they take you through all the steps of creating a scarlett Johansson Inspired Updo perfect New Year's Eve. You can also find a tutorial for the makeup for this look HERE.

4. Modern Chignon
This quick and easy updo is perfect for any cocktail dress! Its also ready perfect for embellishing with crystal and statement hair clips and pins. Watch the video below for the complete tutorial by the amazing Johnny Lavoy and Loreal UK Elnett hairspray

 

 
5. Red Carpet Updo Inspired by Katherine Heigel

One of my all time favorite looks by Johnny Lavoy. He's truly a phenomenal hair stylist. This looks is a little more advanced but Jonny Lavoy takes you through each and every step with great detail.

6. Hair Accessories under $10 you can use for all these looks.
You don't have to spend a lot of money to look incredible this New Years Eve. Pair any of these hair accesories under $10 with one of the tutorials above for an unforgettable New Year's Eve Look! All of these selections are from places you can shop locally which is perfect for all you last minute people ;).

Lavish Headband - Forever 21           Karina French Couture Flower Comb Set - Ulta
Karina French Couture Snowflower Rhinestone Comb -Ulta      Embellished Bobby Pin Set - Forever 21

Flying Bird Feather Headband - Forever 21                Faceted Bead Floral Hair Pins - Forever 21

 Netted Rosette Headband - Forever 21            Feather HairClip - Forever 21  
Have a glamorous New Year's Eve everyone!