Collection Spotlight: Alexander McQueen - Resort 2011

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Such incredible detail... The kimono dress in the last set is my absolute favourite.

What are your favourites?

Collection Spotlight: Diane von Furstenberg - Resort 2011

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Neutral patterns, pops of colour, high-waisted shorts... I would be lucky to have any of these pieces in my wardrobe.

Any picks?

Collection Spotlight: Monique Lhuillier - Resort 2011

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Ugh...

Gorgeous, just... GORGEOUS!

I love that there are pieces that are quite simple and yet, still utterly sexy. The navy blue dress in the 3rd set is a perfect example of this. 

I love all the ruffles and the sequins, the metallics and the LBD's... Oh, and those high-waisted, wide-legged trousers are just lovely. I want a pair!

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Collection Spotlight: Jason Wu - Resort 2011

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Love the stripes, love the tweed, love the gorgeous prints, and that black gown in the last set? Lawd have mercy!

Hope you're all doing well and thanks for being patient with me as I deal with being internet-less. I can't believe how utterly dependent I am on it :p.

Have an awesome weekend!

Collection Spotlight: Christian Dior - Resort 2011

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Vintage Barbie was out in full force at the Christian Dior resort 2011 runway show! 

Love the stripes, the bright & bold colours, the tiered skirts, the chokers, the sunglasses, and all those gorgeous gowns!

Any favourites?

Happy Sunday, lovelies!

Collection Spotlight: Matthew Williamson - Resort 2011

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- Those trousers! The colours are gorgeous (I'm now determined to find an orange pair for myself) and I love the darts. 

- Prints, prints, prints. Matthew Williamson is pretty much synonymous with the word "print" and I was kind of surprised that there wasn't as many to be seen. Still, what you see here is gorgeous, no? Especially that watercolour-esque, belted, full-length dress in the third set.

- Drape blazers. Love the peach one, it would be fantastic for spring! The first time I saw a drape blazer was in H&M sometime last year and I've been obsessed with it ever since. Seriously, I want that peach one!

- The last dress = divine. Love the draping, the weaving detail on the bust, and love the colour! 

Any favourites from this collection?

Collection Spotlight: Nina Ricci - Resort 2011

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How romantic are these pieces from the Nina Ricci Resort Collection? 

I love the slouchiness of the trousers which definitely softens the look of menswear, but it's the dresses that really grab my attention. They're all so feminine and just utterly gorgeous.

In particular, I quite like the pink dress in the first set. The tiers on the bodice and draping on the skirt are very pretty and I really like the belt buckle, it makes quite a statement. The black cocktail dress in the second set is also absolutely gorgeous. I love the detailing on the shoulder and the skirt, it makes the LBD more interesting. The full length dresses in the third set are so beautiful. The knots in the pink dress are so unique and the tiers on the white dress harkens back to the Victorian era, which I love. 

Do you like any of these Nina Ricci pieces?

Collection Spotlight: Gucci - Resort 2011

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According to Style.com this collections theme was "stylish travel." Not hard to understand why, is it? Considering how much I love to travel and how badly I want to travel again, it was no surprise that this collection really resonated with me. 

First of all, the outerwear is just gorgeous! I want them all, especially the super chic printed one in the second set. I've been loving all the slim trousers showing up in collections lately so I'm definitely still on board that trend. The rust coloured one in the last set is really lovely.

My favourite pieces are the dress on the last set (champagne = love) and the aviator style jumpsuit in the gorgeous olive colour. And can I say how much I'm coveting the white bag with the tan handles in the second set? Well... I am... Coveting it, I mean. It's the perfect size for plane rides. I'm sure that can handle all our beauty products, no?

Would you travel in any of these Gucci pieces?

Collection Spotlight: Marchesa - Resort 2011

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If there's anything I can attribute to Marchesa dresses, it's amazing and unforgettable detailing. There are some ultra-glam gowns, as always; but this collection also features some tribal-inspired details and colourful animal prints. 

The built-in bangles in the middle dresses of the first set are such a cool idea! They take an otherwise simple piece and gives it flair. I also adore the ruffled sleeves on the black dresses in the third set. The third dress is definitely a lot, but with the right attitude, anyone can rock it. The first dress is more wearable and I love the matching detail on the skirt.

The blue gown in the fourth set looks like something out of a period film (I can easily see this on Queen Gorgo from 300) and is my absolute favourite dress from the collection. 

Which piece is your favourite?

Collection Spotlight: Marc Jacobs - Resort 2011

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If there's any style I really love, it's vintage. Vintage inspired clothing, decor, what have you, I'm all over that! I love this Marc Jacobs collection because of that.

Polka dots, tweed, bandeau dresses & tops, and the 60s silhouettes all make this collection a plus for me.

My favourites are the polka dot top/striped skirt combo in the second set (mixing patterns is something I'd like to try my hand at), and the polka dot dresses in the last set; they're super fun and still incredibly feminine.

Are you a fan of vintage inspired pieces?