Can we talk about a few things that are blowing my mind? For starters, and most obviously, this collection. Incredible. McQueen is known for bringing the mind-bogglingly intricate “how can this even be real?” detail, and nope, no disappointment for the spring 2012 collection. Just pure art from head to toe. Wowzers, Sarah Burton, you are knocking this out of the park time and time again. What a talent. That orange number? I have no words. I very vocally dislike orange, but man, it’s like like my whole belief system is falling apart! What is up? What is down? I don’t even know any more. All I know is: a) wow, b) WOW, and c) WOOOOW!

That’s all I’ve got. Baring some minor incoherent babbling above, I’m speechless from prettiness.

Images via Self Service Magazine.

Chanel’s spring collection… Let’s talk details! Because they bring some serious pretty. The clothing on the whole is very obvious Chanel, but it’s the details that are breathing some new and exciting (aquatic) life into the collection.

Tell me I’m not the only one loving the mermaid vibe here. Beautiful, luxurious, sophisticated mermaid, that is. Nothing seaweed-y here. Just pure elegance. Gauzy fabrics, delicate pearls, seashell clutches, reflective sequins, slicked back “wet” hair buns, coral inspired jewelry. I love how all of these elements came together and touched on the sea theme without beating you over the head with it. It’s very polished and graceful, true to the Chanel vision. But it’s also kind of spunky! Who didn’t dream of being a beautiful mermaid when they were growing up? Once again, Chanel continues to make the dream a reality.

Sometimes you just need to look at pretty things. And I just can’t take my eyes off Jill Stuart’s spring 2012 collection. It’s just so pretty. Sweet. Simple. Lovely. Feminine. Nostalgic. Darling. Choose your adjective. Further evidence that I’m a total girly girl. This collection oozes ice creamy shades, minimalistic shapes, with a hint of a doll-like aesthetic. Sign me up. See also: gold strappy sandals.

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Don’t worry, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. This isn’t my post from last weekend. Nope, I’m here again baring more gifts in the form of the Valentino haute couture collection. I’m sorry, I just couldn’t help myself. Resistance, as they say, was futile. I’m like a moth to a flame when it comes to pretty dresses that look like they’ve stepped off a cloud. And as I previously declared, this collection is like a fairy tale dreamland. Thank you, Valentino fairy godmother. You’ve made my wishes come true. As if my first photo dump of beautiful backstage and beauty photos weren’t enough, you’re in for a real treat: more! Yay! (Or maybe only yay for me?) The difference this time, however, is that I’ve stumbled upon some incredible backstage photos, and they were just TOO gorgeous not to share. If you thought the collection was beautiful on its own, just you wait until you see it through the eyes of this photographer! Holy cow…

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Hello, hello, from your friendly neighbourhood couture fanatic. (A.K.A. moi.) True to form, I’m dropping in to share my seasonal dumping of prettiness from fashion week. My collection of choice this round: Valentino. I looooooove. Or rather, j’adorrrrrre. Absolutely gorgeous from head to toe. Emphasis on the “head” especially this time around, because, hello there pretty hair, crowns and make-up. And everything else too, obviously, because this collection is the master of the pretty with its subtle, shimmering bits; soft, flowing fabrics; pale whites, and muted turquoises and lavenders; and general weightlessness. True to form, the combination of said things equals the path to my heart. Add in some metallics and a bit of a medieval flare, and that sounds pretty dandy to me!

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