I'll Take Both: January 2009

Friday, 30 January 2009

Louis Vuitton Hearts

For the last three years Louis Vuitton have released a Limited Edition Heart change purse to celebrate Valentines and this year is no exception. Already released (and available on a wider scale) the Vernis Pop H'arts (hehehe get it??)

Rose Pop

Sunset Orange
Vert Tonic Blue Galactic

BUT soon to be released are the extra LIMITED Hearts in Amarante and Baby Pink. The Hearts retail at £250 and sell out quickly so grab them as soon as you can.

I'm not a huge fan of the Amarante colour although I know a lot love it but the Baby Pink is a beautiful colour.

Don't believe? Well then check it out for yourself.

Images: Louis Vuitton

Labels:Accessories,Limited Edition,Louis Vuitton,Spring Summer 2009,Valentines,Vernis | 0 comments

Dior Couture Shoes.

I must have been spellbound by the stunning dresses because I completely missed the gorgeous Dior Shoes.

From the front they look like your typical strappy lace ups but it's the back/side where they come alive.

Dior have really done some great heel work for Spring Summer they are amazing!

I only have one more question...........

Where's her little toe nail?!?!

Image source: Vogue.com

Labels:Dior,Haute Couture,Paris Fashion Week,Shoes,Spring Summer 2009 | 2 comments

Tuesday, 27 January 2009

Dior Haute Couture Spring 2009

John Galliano certainly knows how to a make a girls dreams come true and the latest Dior Couture show is no exception. Reminiscent of the classic Dior New Look only now with an Old Masters Dutch twist. If I only had the lifestyle to wear such stunning creations (not to mention the bank balance) my wardrobe would be stuffed to bursting point after this show alone.

A modern sleeker look for the show

This gorgeous red dress is attached to the Pearl necklace

Elegant Evening Sophistication.

Simple yet stunning with what appears to be a lace trim

Slightly sheer with perfectly placed crystal accents, I kind of like the hair too check out the back of the models heads for details

I love these above and below, just the right amount of "Princess"

Perfect feminine slinky gown perfectly accessorised with flowers and crystals.

Delft style embroidery really makes this dress pop

This is absolutely gorgeous, 2'500 metres of lace ribbon cut away to show the Delft style embroidery underneath simply breath taking.

Floral style gown with waves of rippling ribbons dancing on the skirt, so girly it's perfect

Images: WWD

Labels:Dior,Haute Couture,John Galliano,Spring 2009 | 0 comments

Monday, 26 January 2009

Be & D to relaunch Garbo.

Be & D may not be a label you've heard a lot about but since their 2004 launch they have developed a strong celebrity following. Famous fans include Charlize Theron, Jessica Biel, Penelope Cruz and Eva Longoria, the bags even had a guest appearance on Gossip Girl. Now for Spring Summer 09 Be & D are to relaunch their iconic Garbo bag in a soft studded lambskin or python.

Garbo black lambskin with gold studs, $1390

The Garbo bag was designed by partners Be Inthavong and Steve Dumain after the discovery of a vintage bag in a Beirut market.

Garbo shoulder bag in a beautiful blue lambskin with gold studs, $995

Must have cream and gold studded belt, $595.

Also available in black grab them both while you can.

In addition to the Garbo bag there will also be a beautiful shoulder bag (above), a wide studded waist belt(above) and a collection of purses.

Zen Zebra, nude patent and gold studs, $325, large version available $445

Be & D is available from Harvey Nichols, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Net-A-Porter amongst others.

View more fabulous pieces at Be & D

Images: Be & D

Labels:Bags,Be and D,Spring Summer 2009 | 0 comments

Sunday, 25 January 2009

Louis Vuitton Tanya Sunglasses

Just taking a little break from the fashion weeks to show you the fantastic Tanya sunnies from Louis Vuitton.

Released to complement the Cruise Collection the new Tanya lens feature a rainbow effect, when I first saw them in the brochure I actually thought it was the sunset reflecting the lens.

I love the cut out side to the lens although they do wrap far enough around to block sunlight from the side and of course they are finished off with the classic Fleur at the hinge and signature Louis Vuitton on the lens.

Tanya retails at £340

Image:Louis Vuitton

Labels:Cruise,Louis Vuitton,Spring Summer 2009,Sunglasses | 0 comments

Friday, 23 January 2009

Louis Vuitton Fall Winter Details

Lets face it when it comes to Louis Vuitton we don't really care about the clothes all that much it's all about what they are carrying. You can see the full length show pictures here but now courtesy of men.style.com we can get a really good look at the details

I've broken the images down into the main collections.

Monogram with Black Trims

I love the Steamer bag I really wish they would some other adaptations to it because let's face it as hot as it is that's not an easy bag to go shopping with.

Looks like this would make a great laptop bag.

The ever classic Monogram now with black trim perfect for winter totally stressfree

Reverse Embossed Black Leather

Stunning oversized speedy/mini keepall, this is my favourite collection from the show.

Reverse embossed briefcase

So gorgeous I could just drool all over it, the original purpose of the steamer bag to hold your dirty clothes while travelling by boat hence the name Steamer.

Damier Graphite

Launched in Fall 08 it's nice new additions to the Graphite collection.

Football Monogram - (for lack of a better name)

This looks amazing, made up of football style panels I'd guess it would be pretty labour intensive to make so don't expect a small price tag on this one. Sac plat version with LV charm, the logo of this charm can be see on a belt that is out right now

I think is my second favourite collection from the show

Silky Totes - (again for lack of a better name)

Probably my least favourite bags from the show I think it's because of the whole bag for life shopping bags everyone carries.

Black Totes

I'm going to have to see these in real life at the minute they seem a little uninspiring but would make good travel bags and have a ceratin understated chic.