Ballet Beauties

I know this is old news now but I've had this post sitting here for a while just not quite finished. As much as it isn't really news it is never too old to show some beautiful pictures of some inspirational designs. A celebration of beauty where designer collaborations are concerned. These collaborations between a varied selection of designers and the English National Ballet have resulted in some stunning personal versions of the Ultimate Ballet Tutu and Ballet Slippers. The costume pieces were auctioned off on the 29th June by a silent auction held at the English National Ballet's Summer Party at the Orangery, Kensington Palace.

Giles Deacon

Kinder Aggugini

Agent Provocateur

Jacques Azagury

Beatrix Ong

House of Worth

Roxsanda Ilincic

Erdem

Julien McDonald

Moschino

Beatrix Ong

Christian Louboutin

See Vogue for the full story and quotes from the Designers. I was sure I wanted to show these pictures especially after focusing on the Ethereal Trend and doing a ballering like style skirt for my ONE X 5 and Ballet inspired outfit in my Special Spot the Style. Due to the crazieness of my schedule lately not all of my planned posts have gone up on time and some have even been scrapped but I felt I loved these pictures so much that I still wanted to go ahead and share them.
What do you think of these desginer collaborations? And what about those Louboutins?!?!?

Trend of the Week Florals

This week's Trend of the Week is something everyone likes, Florals. Seriously, I don't think anybody doesn't like Florals. From fresh flowers on your kitchen table to the first signs of spring with bluebells, snowdrops and daffodils lining the streets and popping up in unexpected places. For me in Ireland where the weather is always fairly bad there's something so refreshing about that first sign of life again after a long, cold and snowy winter. Of course fashion designers and highstreet stores had to cotton on to the appeal of flowers and start making clothing featuring beautiful designs from ditsy print to statement flowers and this season was no exception. It is only fitting that I should be covering the floral trend as the weather is warming up and the sun dresses are coming out. If you ask me there is nothing prettier than a gorgeously fitting floral sundress.

Florals were a huge part of the runways this season whether there were only a few statement pieces with a large floral feature or an entire collection centred around the beauty of nature.

Betsey Johnson

Benetton

Giles

Paul Smith

Peter Som

Carolina Herrera

Nanette Lepore

Oscar de La Renta

Paul and Joe

Karen Walker

Erin Fetherston

Jil Sander dropped a few floral pieces in with her mainly Minimalistic but Bold Colour and striped runway show which you can see more of in my Trend for the Week Bold Colour.

Erdem showcased a stunning collection which has become a firm favourite for celebs rocking the floral trend, with people such as Anne Hathaway. Rashida Jones,Sarah Jessica Parker,Julianne Moore, Emily Mortimer, Lea Michele, Michele Williams, Anna Wintour, Cynthia Nixon, Keira Knightley and today Kate Middleton landed in Canada wearing the designer.

Alberta Ferretti put the most beautiful Collection of florals with chiffon, laces and billowing fabrics all decorated in Florals down the runway. I absolutely love this collection and this is exactly the kind of thing I would wear if I had the money.

And my favourite D&G. Seriously this is probably one of my favourite collections all season. I love everything about it from the pretty prints, the ruffles, the fabulous lust worthy maxi dresses, the cute little jumpsuits, the bloomers shorts and even the gorgeous runway decorations. Too adorable. It's a serious LOVE, WANT, NEED Collection. I would actually remortgage my life for one of those maxis.

And what a beautiful Print Ad. The models smiles to the light in the photographs seeping seductively through the trees really accomplish what ads are supposed to do, make you want to go out and buy the garments. All round this D&G collection deserves a standing ovation.

What do you think about this trend? Do you go loopy for some Florals? Are ya'll loving this D&G collection as much as me? Who was your favourite Runway Collection?