Happy Couture Week!

So I don't want to seem unpatriotic, but today was not only the fourth of July but also the beginning of the Paris couture shows.  I'll post more about the Christian Dior show that took place today later (I am still trying to decide how I feel), but for now here's some street style photos from Paris Fall 2011 shows that of course somehow I managed to not post.  Also, just a heads up there are A LOT of pictures.  Enjoy!

Paris Street Style (incredibly belated part two)

Sorry for my incredibly belated post,  but I wanted to at least let somebody see these gorgeous street style photos from Paris Fashion Week.  I'll post some more when the couture shows get closer!

Paris Fashion Week: Backstage and Front Row Photos

A look at some of my favorite backstage and front row photos from Paris Fashion Week.

LOVE: Valentino Fall 2011

Valentino has been having a strong showing on the red carpet this season with women rocking lacy dresses ranging from Mia Wasikowska to Elle Fanning.  While the fall 2011 collection had some very sophisticated basic pieces, it also had some stunning dresses, and if it hasn't already, the pink dress Daphne Groeneveld wears needs to have a red carpet moment asap.

Givenchy Fall 2011

Collette Dinnigan Fall 2011

This happens every season, I get caught up with school and don't finish posting about looks I loved during Paris Fashion Week.  So here's my attempt at finishing up the season before resort is completely underway.  Enjoy!

Stella McCartney Spring 2011

Top Five Models of Fashion Month: Joan Smalls

Joan Smalls is absolutely stunning, and she's my fourth favorite model of fashion month.  She has such strong features but is surprisingly versatile.  She walked in some major shows including Nina Ricci, Balmain, Emilio Pucci and Viktor & Rolf.

 

Celine Fall 2011

Phoebe Philo is the queen of sophisticated simplicity, and she brings it to the forefront with her fall collection.  I adore the coats and the patterned sweaters.  I love the wood patterned fabric.  I have to wonder if we will be seeing more of it since it came to the runway recently with Rodarte's spring collection.  Looking at how well Philo makes a simple outfit stand out, it's no wonder that she's nominated for an CFDA International Award. 

Top five models of fashion month: Julia Saner

I never really recognized Julia Saner much, but after seeing her walk for Rodarte, a collection where every model looked beautiful, I thought she really stood out.

She's my third favorite model of fashion month because she walked in almost every major collection including Alexander McQueen, Costume National, Rodarte, Chanel and Valentino.  I think she's gorgeous and a little different then the models I usually talk about (meaning she's not blonde with a gap between her front teeth).  Here's a look at the awesome newcomer who I think we will be seeing a lot more of very soon.

Miu Miu Fall 2011

Miu Miu was all grown up this season as Miucca Prada took the label to a whole other more sophisticated level.  While Miu Miu is distinctively young and fun, this season the collection seemed to be geared to a slightly older demographic, but it was still fabulous.  The shoes are incredible, and the bird and dandelion prints are so great.  While I don't think this collection has as much power as the last two collections, I think it's definitely going to have a solid showing as far as street style goes, especially the shoes.

Balmain Fall 2011

Balmain's collection is hip and edgy.  I have a feeling come next season, Anna Dello Russo is going to be running around in one of those metalic jackets or outrageously detailed dresses.

Top five models of fashion month: Lindsey Wixson

As I've mentioned before, I love Lindsey Wixson, and she's my fourth favorite model of fashion month this seaosn.

She's so cute and unfortunately, she would be higher up if she hadn't had an allergic reaction that caused her to leave Paris Fashion Week early and miss out on the Chanel, Miu Miu and Alexander McQueen shows.  Lindsey walked in so many shows this season including Jill Stuart, Viktor & Rolf (whose red face makeup I'm assuming caused her allergic reaction), Rodarte, Oscar de la Renta, Missoni, Rag & Bone and Prada.  I hope to see her in a lot more editorials between this season and next.

Giambattista Valli Fall 2011

Giambattista Valli's fall collection is sleek and chic with awesome monochromatic looks.  I love the ball gowns at the end of the collection and the different shapes of coats and dresses.

More photos from Chanel Fall 2011

LOVE: Haider Ackermann Fall 2011

Haider Ackermann's fall collection was definitely one of my favorite of fall 2011.  The collection is sexy but refined.  I loved the glitter floor-length skirts with the cutouts and the chunky knit sweaters.  The metalic fabrics are right on track for the fall trends, and while I'm not crazy about the thick belts, I love the cuts on the coats and the jackets.

Paris Fashion Week: Street Style (part one)

I found so many amazing street style photos from Paris Fashion Week that I've decided to split this post up in to a few sections, so here's part one of my favorite street style looks.

Top Five Models of Fashion Month: Josephine Skriver

I'm working on a series of my top five favorite models of fashion month.  I'll start with Josephine Skriver as my number five.  She was definitely my favorite newcomer on the runways.  She walked for Gucci, Preen, Rag & Bone, opened for Alberta Ferretti and closed for Prada.  I'm hoping she's going to be seen in more editorials because she made such a strong showing this season.

Chanel Fall 2011

Chanel went dark and semi-gothic this season, playing with a dark color palette on tweed suits and coats.  The dresses are gorgeous with the lace and brocade details, not to mention the boots that are to die for.  I like that Lagerfeld tried something different this season, it's dark, versatile and wearable, plus the runway was amazing (I'll post photos later).

OBSESSED: Carven Fall 2011

Carven's collection is stunning and best of all, wearable.  I love the plaids and the patterned knit sweaters.  I'd wear everything in this collection, it's young and trendy, pretty but hip.  Definitely one of my favorite collections from Paris Fashion Week.