When the weather outside is frightful, sometimes you just need to get outside and enjoy it...
In the past, I have found that on those especially dreary, or freezing fall/winter/spring days, sometimes the best way to beat the blues is to get out into that weather and enjoy it. Walking in the rain is almost always therapeutic, and a good way to cheer up when the grey skies have got you down.
These photos from Dior's Pre-Fall 2012 collection just gave me that delicious wintry-walking feeling, and I thought they were too pretty to keep from sharing. I was also delighted to see such classic and conservative looks featured. High fashion is not necessarily ridiculous and/or unattainable.
I love the hat in this first look, and the knit top with the built-in capelet is stylish and looks super cozy. The burgundy coat in the second image is so yummy, and I love how the pleats create a almost "petal" shaped skirt.
Continuing the color theme, the dress above is a tad more fuschia, and just so pretty. The long skirt and coverage up top give it an old-fashioned, ladylike flair. I could see this on the red carpet.
The second dress has a 1960s inspired silhouette, and is just lovely. The pale pink shade is very chic.
This last dress is one of my favorites. I think that white/cream/ivory can be worn all year round, and here it's updated and taken to a whole new level. The simple dress design is enhanced with a what seems to be a form of ribbon embroidery, and the wide, belt/waistband, keeps up the contrast and finishes it off. So classy...
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These Dior pieces are only one of a few "Pre Fall 2012" collections that I've fallen in love with. I'm hoping to showcase the others over the next week or two. It's a bit strange to do "fashiony" writing after almost year of mostly staying away from it, but I'm enjoying seeing what's going on in the industry. What do you think? :)
-Amanda
5 comments:
Hey Amanda! I absolutely love the first photo. It's so classic; I could see it in a vintage Vogue magazine. Also love the last look. Thanks for sharing these pieces from the collection. I've missed your fashiony posts:)
Ahh Dior! Truly beautiful as always. I love this Winter shoot too. I thought the photos to be so lovely. :)
Oooo the second one down on the left is lovely! I really like that....reminds me of your new years outfit! That would look awesome on you! :D
J'adore that Burgandy Coat and ESPECIALLY the black and white dress that was one of your favourites. Are Christian Dior trying to woo the Duchess of Cambridge with these designs do you think?
Thank you all for the comments and the feedback on fashion-y posts! :)
Katy - Hmm... an interesting thought! These looks would be fabulous on her!
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