Inspiration: Alber Elbaz

In the September 17th issue of the Financial Time's How to Spend It, I came across the most inspiring article about Alber Elbaz, the creative director of Lanvin. The article touches on how Elbaz came into fashion, his trials, tribulations and great success at Lanvin. What I found so wonderfully lovely and refreshing is how genuinely kind Elbaz seems to be. The article is appropriately titled "More Mister Nice Guy." You can find it here. I included some of my favorite Elbaz remarks from the Financial Times article:

"I hate everything I did yesterday. I have to: otherwise how would I have the energy and drive to do something today?"

"Be both big and small"

"My dream is to unite all designers of the world and create a union so we can all talk together. Then we can see how to better protect our creativity. You know, I felt terrible when they were saying I would replace Karl at Chanel. I wrote him a note apologizing."

Below are some favorites from the Lanvin spring 2012 collection, which was sophisticate and sexy. The color palette was clean with black, white, grey, shades of blush and navy as the majority of the collection. A standout was the group of pastel cocktail dresses with sheer chiffon gently forming the skirt.  Enjoy!

(All photos from Style.com)

Lanvin for H&M

It's official, the next design collaboration with H&M is Lanvin!!!!! A-bsolutely-mazing!

Lanvin confirmed that Alber Elbaz has changed his ways and will collaborate with a mass market retailer, Thank Goodness!

What will it look like??? Previews will be out Nov. 2nd with the line launch Nov. 20th, I will be waiting.

Lanvin Fall 2010

Resort 2011

Resort season has developed into two different wardrobes: first, a new selection of clothes for those traveling to warmer destinations (Hello St. Barts), and second, a continuation of fall (Hello frigid NYC). Personally, I prefer the first interpretation, but I understand the bottom line and giving more options to a very dreary weather season is most likely better for the bottom line.

So, I will dare to dream of a luscious tropical location where I can escape and wear these lovely and delightful standouts.

Enjoy!

Collette Dinnigan and Christian Dior


Chris Benz and Carolina Herrera


Balenciaga and Stella McCartney


Monique Lhuillier and Oscar de la Renta


Luca Luca and Diane von Furstenberg


Nina Ricci and Lanvin

What's new Wednesday

It is time to spruce up the wardrobe for the pool and beach time lurking right around the corner.

My darling friends bought me this delightful Kate Spade basket bag, adore...



I already purchased a new striped lightweight shirt from J Crew...



oh, and new wedge sandals from Victoria's Secret...



What does Net a Porter have in store for me? A whole bunch for this What's new Wednesday!



Vanessa Bruno and Milly




Rebecca Taylor and Chinti and Parker

Lanvin and Paloma Barcelo