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My favorite designer apparel items are suits and blazers (then in line is feminine dresses). Dior knows how to cut a jacket. This Stellae is called the Hourglass Jacket. Isn’t that perfect for every woman?

Christian Dior’s new take on the New Look from the forties celebrates the feminine form with a shapely silhouette and elegant details.

The woman who wears this is so … ladies who lunch. It’s so Charlotte. Read the rest of this entry »

“Nude – this season that’s all you need to know,” says John Galliano. It’s a contemporary vision creating a new allure.”

Spring/Summer 2011 at Dior is all about understated sexy. Dior’s contemporary nude palette is given the Galliano touch with the spirit of Argentina and the construction of couture. Highlighting cut and quality, the spring season’s nude hues are clean and crisp. Strong, confident and sensual – the inspiration starts with raw design details, as the ready to wear silhouettes became streamlined.

With jet black beading, draped nude chiffon and silk, degrade and denim, printed lace and layering – this collection is about ease and focusing on the essentials. Shapes are graphic and clean and stripped down to nearly nothing. Hems are raw and deliberately distressed.

The nude look dominated the S/S catwalks, but none did it better than Galliano who’s gritty attitude collides with Argentinean exotic to make for an ethereal finale with knots and twists in sculptural shapes.

Can you imagine this 100% stylish sheepskin / shearling-lined winter coat by Burberry being just as comfy as an Ugg on your foot, but this coats allll ooovvverrrrr … and it’s endlessly chic!

With a pricetag to match, but with nearly $1,000 off to$1,497—only to a size 12 that is, this coat is alll luxury. I’m not sure if I would do it if I won the lottery though. I could do that size (although there may need be adjusting) but could I get away with all the sheep fur?

What do you think, shearling-trimmed coats—do they work as well as the more hidden products, or do they scream “I’m fur, hate me!”?

Yes, we all know the fact Burberry means classic plaid. Where else can you go for plaid that won’t get you laughed at or accused of liking that blast from the ’70s past a little too much?

For example, the deep browns contrasted with white in Burberry’s skirt looks like a professional but flirty choice for fall or winter when paired with black tights and shiny black pumps. And of course, with a plaid skirt, a solid colored sweater is a must. If it is in the same color family as the skirt, that is a bonus, but Burberry makes wonderful warm matching sweaters with its skirts and pants.

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