Nina Ricci Pre-Fall 2011

This Nina Ricci Pre-Fall 2011 collection is just what I imagine a Pre-Fall collection should be: a perfect combination of summer dresses and winter coats. It's for that time of the year when you're not quite ready to let go of summer just yet, but at the same time you're getting a little excited about the cold and cosy winter months ahead. I love the short red dress and I expect to see that one being worn on the red carpet soon, it's gorgeous :)

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Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring 2011

A selection of some of my favourite dresses from the Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring 2011 collection, which was presented in Paris today. As much as I'm a fan of Chanel, I have to admit the Elie Saab collection is usually the one I most look forward to during Haute Couture Fashion Week, as I can always count on him delivering at least SOME amazing (red carpet) gowns - and I looove red carpet gowns :) If I had to pick one dress for myself from this collection I really have no idea which I would choose (although the blush pink colour of the first few dresses is, of course, truly amazing). Love, love, love.

You can see all the looks from this collection HERE and check out this video of the show:

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Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring 2011

Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week kicked off today and John Galliano for Christian Dior  was amongst the first designers to present his Haute Couture collection for Spring 2011. It's a strong collection, inspired by illustrator Rene Gruau, with voluminous dresses, cinched waists and bold colours as well as soft pastel tones. I especially adore the second look I posted, as the colours are stunning and suit the model's pale skin so beautifully. This collection wasn't really anything new, but it's exactly what you would expect from Dior at its best - and after a few disappointing Dior collections I can honestly say I LOVE this one :) And don't these looks above just SCREAM Springtime?

You can view the entire collection HERE and check out this video of the show:

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