NY Fashion Week Fall '08. Malan Breton. The Bold and the Beautiful

Summary: Inspired by crisp, classic 60s French pop (think Deneuve in Umbrellas of Cherbourg) Malan Breton created a collection that shined. Instead of trying to accomplish too much, he was bold and confident enough to send beautifully sculpted pieces down the runway that stood their ground. Clearly, Breton understands the chic sensibility of European style– he’s …

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Va-va Valentines Day. Dresses Designed for the Special Day.

ABS Sequin Tank Dress, $405 Alice & Olivia Mini Halter Dress, $385 BCBG Centurian Satin Dress, $300 Dior Jacquard Bustier Dress, $5785 Badgley Mischka Satin Babydoll Dress, $650 You know he’s got something special planned. Perhaps an evening out that turns into an evening in? So why not splurge on something just a bit more …

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Paris Haute Couture Spring/Summer '08. Eclectic Elegance: The Return of Real Parisian Chic. Christian Lacroix

There is something very noble about the celebration of pleasure— not frivolity but that which pleases. And Christan Lacroix managed to create a collection that is truly Parisian at heart. It’s not the Paris often referred to in magazines; translation: ahdes of black and perhaps a scarf. But au contraire. Parisian women are restrained but …

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