Costume Institute Gala:The Met Ball

Tomorrow is the Costume Institute's famous Met Ball and I'm sure we all want to see what some of our favorite moguls, celebrities and models will be wearing to this prestigious event. The Work of legendary designer Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada will be celebrated this time at the Met, so expect to see plenty of vintage Schiaparelli gowns or Prada and Miu Miu cocktail dresses.

The Cut Blog has added a list (see at end of post)  of the designers and their dates and if it is like anything like last year some people just might get cut out of photos and ignored. I'd love to see what Beyoncé and Solange Knowles will be wearing this year since they both attended last year.

I vividly remember when top model Jourdan Dunn was famed photographer Mario Testino's date last year and they absolutely cropped her out of photos and didn't highlight her at all.

See her in the background?


Here's another shot of her in the background in her gorgeous Burberry gown. Hopefully it won't happen again, but we all know that it will since everything is based on rank and file or popularity in the media.


Desiree Rogers was also there with her ex-husband John W. Rogers and since she had resigned from the White House there was not one mention of her even attending the event. Anyway, I'm sure Jourdan will be photographed this year possibly dangling on the arm of Jason Wu or some other designer and if it is Jason Wu she can wear one of the gowns that I've highlighted below from his SS 2012 RTW collection.


Jourdan Dunn for Jason Wu Fall 2012 RTW.

My fantasy wish is that she's Jason Wu's date and is wearing something stunning from his SS 2012 RTW Collection. See the beautiful gowns below:

Like this!


Or this!


Or this!


Or even this from Jason Wu's Fall 2012 RTW.

Amazon.com is also a sponsor this year and you can also watch the live action on their website and VOGUE.com from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Monday, May 7th.

Who's Bringing Whom?
• Alexander Wang and Azealia Banks 
• Balmain's Olivier Rousteing with Joan Smalls
See the rest here.

OH, OSCAR!

Anais Mali for Oscar de la Renta F/W 2012 RTW.

Oscar de la Renta is one of this nations national treasures and one of the world's best fashion designers. I've had my ups and downs with Oscar after he reportedly tried to bash our First Lady but I can't deny that he is one of the greatest fashion designers still living.

For his F/W 2012 RTW, Oscar de la Renta presented another beautiful collection and what caught my own were the pretty headbands the models wore that could easily be created using faux or real diamonds or colorful jewel encrusted brooches and satin ribbon or pliable velvet ribbon. The wider the ribbon the better.

I used ribbon that was 1 1/2 inches wide, but two or more inches of satin ribbon will do just fine. I used brooches from my own collection. Be sure to measure the ribbon to fit your head and hair length. It doesn't cost a fortune to be creative and this same technique can also be used to create a stunning belt using a thicker satin or velvet ribbon.

An Afro this huge or a smaller cropped Afro would be perfect to wear this headband with during an evening affair.

Jourdan Dunn, Anais Mali and Jasmine Tookes Present Fresh Looks For Spring In the March Issue of W Magazine!!!

This season find inspiration in gorgeous prints and fantabulous accessories instead of something in sherbet colors which spell frothy and sweet. Giovanna Battaglia did what she's known for as a fashion stylist when she styled this shoot for the March issue of W Magazine featuring Jourdan Dunn, Anais Mali and Jasmine Tookes to a T. Welcome to fabulous! Welcome to bold color! Welcome to innate style! You rock ladies!

Source: Models of Color

Two Looks: Jourdan Dunn and Leomie Anderson For 2011/2012 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Berlin

Jourdan Dunn walked for HUGO BOSS and Leomie Anderson walked for DIESEL.

Five Looks:Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall Winter 2011/2012

I guess the show must go on at La Maison de couture de Christian Dior. A few of my favorites looks featuring: Nyasha Matonhodze, Ajak Deng, Joan Smalls, Jourdan Dunn and Shena Moulton. 
Rock on ladies!

Le Look Du Jour: Jourdan Dunn at the Serpentine Gallery's Summer Party

Top model Jourdan Dunn, who also appears in the Autumn/Winter 2011 Burberry campaign attends the annual Serpentine Gallery's Summer Party co-hosted by Burberry.




Photo:Burberry

It's All In The Details: Stella McCartney Fall 2011

All the best from Stella McCartney's Fall 2011 RTW Collection.

See the rest of the collection here.

ONE LOOK: Valentino 2011 Fall/Winter Prêt-à-Porter/RTW

Jourdan Dunn for VALENTINO 2011 Fall/Winter Prêt-à-Porter

As usual Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli are carrying on the legacy of Valentino Garavani with their take on elegance and sophistication. See the rest of the gorgeous collection here.

While Visions of LANVIN SS 2011 Prêt-à-Porter Still Dance In My Head...

 ...My baby is leaving to attend a college in San Francisco and she received a welcome book all about her school. She's a creative type just like her Mom and the rest of her sisters and she wants to become a visual stylist and work in retail in NYC. Dad's not too happy because he wants her to be in NYC, but I taught our children to soar and soar she can to experience the world. While reviewing her book I came across this beautiful photo below of Ataui Deng, Jourdan Dunn, Janeil Williams and Ajak Deng shot by an alumnus of the school that my daughter will be attending by the name of Tomas Delucia. It's just as beautiful as as the ones in color from the LANVIN 2011 SS RTW.

 It's titled, 'Lanvin Backstage Beauties' and I searched throughout the web for it and no such luck and that's how I created my latest screen saver using different photos from the show of one of the best encores ever.

'My New Screen Saver'

Photos: Tomas Delucia, Getty and Go Runway

THREE LOOKS AND THE REAL STARS OF THE HOUSE OF DIOR 2011/12 Fall/Winter RTW

'THE REAL STARS OF 'La Maison de DIOR'

The "real stars" of the catwalk 'les petites mains' who work behind the scenes in the House of Dior's atelier, a trade that's quietly disappearing from many of the worlds reknown fashion houses. The livelihood of these men and women who create these beautiful works of art is at stake because of the circumstances that have come about because of this whole incident.

We all can learn a thing or two from this incident and that is, it doesn't matter how high you think you are and how much you think people revere you, we can all fall from grace. And I'm sure John Galliano and other's will think twice before they speak.  So, I say to 'les petites mains.' "Take a bow! Bravo! Bravo!

See the rest of the collection here.








Photos: Madame Figaro and Style

FIVE LOOKS: Zac Posen Fall Winter 2011/2012 RTW

See the rest of Zac Posen's collection here.

THE LOOKS: GUCCI 2011/2012 RTW

Two words best describe GUCCI'S 2011 FALL/WINTER-RTW Collection. Luxurious and chic! For Fall, designer Frida Giannini put basic black on the back burner in favor of vibrant colors such as teal, scarlet, lilac, aubergine and every jewel tome imaginable, all done up in a wide range of eras from '70s Disco, to '40s "Zoot Suit" style menswear. Glam gowns with just the right amount of sex appeal, dare to go there with peekaboo slits which evoke a '40s allure like no other. And the furs...PETA would have a field day...perfectly dyed to match. The GUCCI brand has certainly lived up to it's image as a luxe brand to covet. I love the bold lip and minimal makeup Pat McGrath  created. Simply gorgeous!Check out the rest of the collection  and behind the scenes here.

ONE LOOK: JOURDAN DUNN FOR RODARTE FALL 2011 RTW

The Mulleavy sisters are known  for being edgy and from this collection they stayed true to their form. My fave, the fashion forward look above in which Jourdan  Dunn is wearing works for both, a night out on the town or change up the accessories for a day look.

Photo: Monica Feudi

FOUR LOOKS:JOURDAN DUNN, ROSE CORDERO, ANAIS MALI and JOAN SMALLS FOR JASON WU

                                                                                

Anais Mali

                                                                          

Joan Smalls

Très elegant !

This is 2011, right? Jason Wu is getting better with time and this collection has hints of vintage YSL throughout. Cocktail party, opera or ball anyone? Simply lovely. Check out the rest of this beautiful collection here.
Photos: Marcus Tondo

Jourdan Dunn

Rose Cordero

From Runway To Reality: Rodarte With A Beautiful Twist As Seen By Mario Testino

Joan Smalls, Ajak Deng, Arlenis Sosa, Chanel Iman, Anais Mali, Jourdan Dunn, Sessilee Lopez in the February issue of VOGUE-US.

Photographed by : Mario Testino
Styling by : Grace Coddington
Wearing: Rodarte Spring/Summer Collection
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