happy valentine's day

wishing you all a love-filled day!

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pastels galore @ elie saab couture, spring 2012

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pretty ladies, pretty dresses - golden globes 2012

really nice fashion at the 2012 golden globes yesterday -- these were the 4 that i was lovin'

i should also mention that i loved paula patton's bright yellow look (because i love yellow!), natalie portman's hot pink gown (she's back post-baby and looking great) and of course meryl streep - she does her own thing always and just shines. gotta love it.

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blog love: greige

i love finding awesome new blogs to follow (who doesn't!) and the latest on my list is greige. i love the simple beauty of the site and all the beautiful inspiration it gives with interior design. but i always look forward to seeing the greige fairytale series the blog offers -- a collection of fashionable images representing one of my favorite hues...grey, of course.

i rarely post anything personal on this blog, in fact i believe this will be my first time...but i think this image belongs here as well....a detailed picture of my wedding reception dress...a grey dream!:)

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kim kardashian bridal look

while we are on the subject of weddings, we can't ignore the most recent of all - kim kardashian's. i was not too impressed with her look as a whole, however, i did think her makeup, hair, veil, and jewelry looked great. perfect, in fact. and yes, that includes the headpiece....i for one thought it looked very pretty.

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blake lively - BAFTA gala

posting another quick update for today -- the stunning blake lively in an equally stunning marchesa gown. love this style....easy, elegant and effortless. and it's sooo "grey chiffon" :)

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gowns galore

i've been enjoying the summer months to the fullest, and i hope you have been too! that said, i have no real updates for today, except for posting these beautiful gowns by elie saab and marchesa. aren't they exquisite? i don't expect much less from these two designer labels, anyway.

sources: this is glamorous, a glamorous little side project

naeem khan resort 2012

this is such a pretty collection. i'd love to wear any of these dresses. there is something great to be said about each and every one of his pieces -- from the sexy senorita top/ruffled skirt combo, to the fully beaded & fully glam long sleeved ivory gown, to the bright hues of blue, pink and yellow he used, to feathers!, and finally to the all-out-ball-gown-style-oomph -- each dress was statement-making.

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georgina chapman - 2011 oscars

ms. chapman was back in great form at the 2011 oscars this past sunday. i loved everything about her appearance this time (that's in comparison to her golden globes look, which i wrote about here.) it was a very couture-senorita look for me, complete with those lovely t-strap dancing shoes. the gown itself (marchesa, of course) was high- style, with the layers and ruffles of black gathered together at one side, asymmetrical hem, the sheer type of fabric, and the pink rosettes piercing the whole thing with romance. also loved her slicked back hair, and minimal jewelry. beauty!

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marchesa (finally!) @ NYFW fall 2011

i've been waiting and waiting to see marchesa's collection, and it's finally up on style.com today. and as usual, it was gorgeous....with glamour, glitz, and all-out girl power.

there was tulle, there was lace, there were drapes, and there were corsets...all combined with lots of "sheer" pleasure.

so very beautiful, romantic, and princess-like. for me, marchesa is "pretty" defined.

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georgina chapman - golden globes '11

"damn," is what i first thought when i saw georgina chapman's look for the 2011 golden globes. and that's not a "damn, she looks good" reaction (which is my usual response for her), that's a "damn, what happened?" reaction! designer to the stars, georgina chapman, of the ultra-glamorous brand marchesa, is really, really beautiful. she also designs amazing dresses, which look even more amazing when she wears them. i love her style, and even though sometimes it's a bit too girly/ruffley for me, it's always sharp and on point. so you can imagine my surprise when i saw her choice for the big awards show held this past sunday. i specially googled her to see her look (she is not usually covered by most fashion talk shows/blogs) hoping to see a vision of beauty, but i was let-down.

now, let me preface my critique by saying that she still looks a thousand times better than some of the other stars out there, but if she is in competition with herself, she lost big-time. the dress is basic, maybe a bit too basic for an awards show, and it's hanging waaay too low on her. basic black pumps and a black clutch finish it. so i must ask, where's her pizazz-y accessory? i love doing all black, but even i know that you have to add at least one element of spunk. and she usually does this the best. the only noteworthy thing about her look is that necklace. very nice and very edgy. but it wasn't enough.

gosh, i am being so passionate about ms. chapman! i suppose i just count on her for fashion-drooling purposes, and that didn't happen this time. here's hoping her next appearance will drop us dead.

source: the fashion spot

holiday fever still up high...

i'm still in a festive state of mind and intend to keep it alive till...forever!

let's keep going with the glamour, glitz, and sparkle of this magical time. happy early new year to all.

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best.red.carpet.look.

hands down.

this look, from the 2008 oscars i believe, is still so memorable for me. cruz looks absolutely divine! the gown is pure glamour...draping, feathers, a slight train...it has it all. also loved the pulled back, voluminous hair, and those beautiful drop down earrings. there have been many noteworthy oscar fashion moments since this one, but this particular look will always be remembered.

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grey chiffon perfection

smokin' hot!

source: fashion week daily

a grey wedding!

of course i loved this...so charming. have a great weekend!

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j.mendel -- new york fashion week, spring 2010

soft & romantic, neutral & shy colors, easy-flowing silhouettes...but strong drama in the details. j.mendel gowns command attention without making much noise.

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friday morning love

happy weekend!

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grandior

these vivid, sumptuous looks from dior are divine -- and thank goodness for some opulence -- getting tired of seeing all the minimalism as of late.

while a simplistic style can be just as striking, especially in real life, sometimes grandand over-the-top looks are what we need to give us a pop of energy and fun in fashion again.

the intense colors, intricate embroidery, exaggerated makeup, and extravagant jewelry of the show is all so exciting to see. 

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georgina chapman, town and country march 2009

i've always been slightly obsessed with the immense beauty and style of the stunning georgina chapman, co-designer of marchesa. chapman creates hollywood's most sought-after gowns (which i've written about both here and here on this blog).

this town and country editorial is one of the most stunning i've seen -- playing the role of an fairy tale princess in her own dream-like gowns, chapman's grandeur is unmatchable.

source: the fashion spot