The Queen of Chic: Shala Monroque

The "New Elegance" when it comes to style are these men and women who know how to attract our attention without really trying. They take their fashion inspiration from wherever it comes from and create a refined style that is elemental to their beauty.

Celebrity style just doesn't do it for me unless that individual isn't receiving the attention that they deserve and then I'll do my best to promote them, other than that you won't see them on any of my blogs unless I admire their style.


Photo: Courtney D’Alesio

Azzedine Alaïa Returns To Paris Fashion Week

One of the biggest names in the fashion, Azzedine Alaïa is set to show at Paris Fashion Week after previously showing his collections to only a select few fashion insiders in recent years. The Tunisian born, Paris based fashion designer said he plans to show a series of semi-couture pieces during the start of Parisian haute couture fashion shows which takes place between 4 and 8 July of this year.

Alaïa has dressed many of worlds most stylish and high-profile women, from Grace Jones, Tina Turner, Naomi Campbell and Michelle Obama, to name a few. His clothes highlight the body, like a second skin that emphasizes a womans curves. Azzedine Alaïa never disappoints the women who love him with his ever changing array of clothing and accessories. I can't wait to see this collection.

ONE LOOK: ROBERTA NARCISO FOR VALENTINO 2011 SS HAUTE COUTURE

Here we have model and Angola native, Roberta Narciso modeling this beautiful dress which features Valentino's perennial favorite, the detail of side ruffles. Gorgeous!

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli  have created yet another beautiful collection since taking over as the principle designers of the fabled 'House of Valentino' since his retirement. Feminine, ethereal, lux and elegant is best to describe the collection even with the muted colors used then add in the signature classic red looks peppered in for good measure. The entire collection was beautiful and each piece still bared the Valentino aesthetic along with Chiuri's and Piccioli's own design elements and attention to details.