Christine Centenera in Celine

During the Fashion Weeks, we are spoilt with photos of great outfits. I always keep an eye out for Christine Centenera, fashion editor of Harper's Bazaar Australia, as I adore her style. During Paris Fashion Week, Christine was spotted in these pants by Celine teamed with a black tuxedo blazer (+ the amazing necklace by Celine!). At first I didn't like it much, as it reminded me too much of pyjama bottoms, but I have to say that this look has actually grown on me, and I am starting to like it a lot.

What do you think about these trousers by Celine? And what do you think about the whole outfit?

Source: Stockholm Streetstyle

PFW A/W 2011: Elie Saab

I am still swooning over Mila Kunis' Elie Saab gown that she wore to the Oscars, so I was very much looking forward to his A/W 2011 collection which he showed today in Paris. I read that for this collection, Saab wanted his protagonist to be the epitome of Parisian chic. With the long, elegant silhouettes, the rich colours and the sequins he has achieved just this. Elie Saab is known for his stunning and elegant dresses, especially among celebrities. I know that if I was rich and famous, I would wear a LOT of Elie Saab.

What do you think of this collection?

Source: Fashion Gone Rouge

Valentino Girls

Last night, Valentino showed its A/W 2011 collection in Paris, and the front row was, as always, filled to the brim of stylish celebrities. I have had my eye on the pale yellow leather dress that Alexa Chung wore ever since I saw Valentino's Pre-Fall 2011 collection. That shade of yellow is one of my favourite colours. It is such an unusual colour for a dress, and I love the innocent sexiness it gives together with the flirty details, such as the deep neckline, the small frills on the top half and the short length of the skirt.

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld showed up in this leopard printed leather trench, also from Valentino Pre-Fall 2011. I have always thought that Julia looks incredible in animal print. She oozes of femme fatale, and has the perfect confidence to pull it off. C'est magnifique!

Source: The Fashion Spot

PFW A/W 2011: Givenchy Look 42

Dark, elegant silhouettes inspired by panthers, was the theme Riccardo Tisci went for with his A/W 2011 collection for Givenchy. Fitted pencil skirts and looser jackets and jumpers took over the runway. The looks were mostly black with prints in green, purple and yellow, and here and there a print of a panther's head showed up.

Amongst all the dark, it seemed as if Tisci wanted to add a radiant light of sunshine. An all yellow look; an element of surprise which shows that you do not have to leave the shocking bright colours behind when entering the autumn and winter season. I think I have to say that this is my favourite look from the collection, though the full A/W 2011 collection was brilliant.

View the whole collection HERE.

Source: style.it

PFW A/W 2011: Haider Ackermann Look 33

Haider Ackermann is a man with great talent. So much talent that Karl Lagerfeld has expressed his wishes that Ackermann will replace him at Chanel when that time comes. Also, Ackermann is one of the hot candidates for the vacant position at the Dior after John Galliano was recently fired. Ackermann showed everyone with his Fall 2011 collection why he receives such praise by big names in fashion.

My favourite look from the collection was look 33; a look consisting of silk trousers and a silk shirt with a well-tailored tuxedo over, all in rich jewel colours. The layering is perfection and tailoring exquisite. Also, those ankle boots are amazing. A-m-a-z-i-n-g! This look wraps up Ackermann's brilliant aesthetics all into one, and proves why he is becoming such a celebrated in the fashion world.

Do you like the Haider Ackermann collection? Do you think he is a suitable candidate for Dior?

Source: Style.it

Paris Fashion Week A/W 2011: The Balmain Pattern

I decided to wait a bit with doing this post, as I expected that the fashion blogosphere was filled with the news of Balmain's new collection. On Thursday, Balmain showed its A/W 2011 collection during Paris Fashion Week. I would write Christophe Decarnin for Balmain, but rumour has it that Decarnin was not part of the designing process for this collection. Instead, it is said that stylist Melanie Ward (known for working for Helmut Lang) created it together with Balmain's team. And where is Decarnin? Reportedly, staying in a mental hospital since mid-January, the reason being a nervous breakdown.

Still, I see a lot of Decarnin in the Fall 2011 collection. Especially in the pattern that was used for some of the dresses, skirts and jackets. The whole collection received mixed reviews, something I can understand. The pattern is wonderful, and I would love to own one of those dresses (or all three!). At the same time, one can't help but ask: how long can a fashion house rely on the embellished jacket + skinny pants combination?

Source: style.it + Fashionologie

Paris Fashion Week A/W 2011: Anne Valérie Hash

We are well into Paris Fashion week, and plenty of the a/w 2011 shows have had their debuts. On Tuesday, Anne Valérie Hash showed off her collection for the autumn and winter. I loved it instantly. The collection feels very parisienne chic with the soft colour palette and the delicate layering. It is very dreamy and romantic, which is great for when the days grow darker and colder. Also, I really like the coats and the ankle boots - always a hit for fall.

What do you think about this collection?

Source: style.it

The French Women at Chanel

This morning, I was extremely excited when I woke up as today was the showing of the Chanel collection. I highly doubt that there exists a woman who doesn't have a weak spot for Chanel. Especially French women. I have this glorified image that every French woman has a little bit of pure Chanel running through their veins. It's what makes them so very chic, which Vanessa Paradis, Clemence Poesy, Lou Lesage, Lou Doillon and Virginie Ledoyen all proved at the Chanel show.

Who is your favourite? And are you a Chanel-girl?

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Cool Christine

A few months ago I was obsessed with Christine Centenera's style (fashion editor for Harper's Bazaar, Australia). And then she kind of disappeared from the streetstyle blogs. So you can believe my joy when I had my daily visit to Stockholm Streetstyle and discovered this photo of the lovely Christine in Paris. There is something so effortless, so cool about her style. I hope we see lots more of her during the last days of Paris Fashion Week.

Source: stockholm streetstyle

Balmainia

Finally today arrived; the day that Balmain showed its S/S 2011 collection. Since I adore Balmain, my expectations were many and very high. Unfortunately, I must say that I was slightly disappointed when I sat down in front of my computer and eagerly looked through the looks created by Christophe Decarnin. The last seasons, Balmain have produced collections that women have gone crazy over, and the term "Balmania" hasn't occurred without good reason. Still, I had expected more this season as I feel that this is something we have seen before. I believe that such a talented designer as Decarnin, who turned the Balmain fashion house around a few season ago, should take his collections even further and not rely too much on the previous collections he has made. But enough with the moral talk, and on to the good stuff - the jackets were stunning, oui? Definitely a great DIY project.

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Back From the Concrete Jungle


Where to begin?! New York was amazing, it was magical, and everything that I had dreamt of. It's strange when you're so in love with a place which you've never been to, and you create all these great visions of how the place is. The possibility of being quite let down is therefore not all that slim. But hey, it's New York - the place where big dreams can come true, and how can that let you down? But I won't ramble on. New York is that kind of place that you need to experience for yourself. Instead I'll give you my 5 best moments while I was there:


5. Looking at all the stylish New Yorkers and filling up on style inspiration. Everywhere you look there are cool people, especially in Soho and Tribeca.


4. Eating breakfast at Café Gitane, and suddenly noticing half way through my fruit salad that Moby was sitting on the other side of the window (I almost choked because of the shock - as I love Moby's music!)


3. Looking through racks and racks of clothes at Beacon's Closet in Brooklyn, and finding a gorgeous dark grey, suede blazer by Calvin Klein which fit perfectly - for only $30!!


2. Walking the Brooklyn Bridge at dusk and arriving on the other side in the dark - the view of Manhattan was spectacular! The lights were so beautiful and romantic.


1. Going to Barney's and purchasing my very first designer bag - the black Mini Coco Duffle bag by Alexander Wang. I have loved it for such a long time, and finally it is mine. Oh, the joy!!


Because of my little voyage to NYC, the reports from New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week and Milan Fashion Week have suffered. But my favourite fashion week, Paris, still remains so check back for updates from tomorrow and onwards. And here's a little celebration or an early kick-off to Paris Fashion Week. Bisous!

Source: fashiongonerouge