BOW WOW!

BOWTIES . . . Not just for pasta and tuxedos anymore!

Ravishing ribbon details are omnipresent these days, as fashion goes girly. Beautiful bows abound on everything from coats to dresses to accessories.

Here’s a collection of the most beautiful bows on the recent runways . . .


At Valentino Couture, where femininity and glamour are always paramount, the bow took center stage quite literally, as it made a full frontal appearance on numerous gowns, both in the form of an elegant waist-cincher (right) and as a corset detail (left), in lovely pastel hues.

Exquisite detail photos courtesy style.com.


The accessories take a bow as well!

Behold this emerald green Christian Louboutin satin peep toe sling back (bergdorf goodman.com). What better way to showcase your gorgeous gams than with a glamorous great green pump, complete with a decorative bow tie to accentuate your toe cleavage?


These Valentino grosgrain booties, pictured at right and available at Bergdorf Goodman, illustrate that it isn't just satin that's kept "in the loop". The edginess of the black cut-out suede peep toe is offset by a dainty center ribbon.


And as for handbags, the bedecked options are limitless.

Dolce & Gabbana's patent bubble clutch (at left, for purchase at Neiman Marcus) has a bow, while Julie Brown's (at right, available at revolveclothing.com; also in black) is a bow!


Now tie a yellow ribbon 'round the old oak tree,
or at the very least, about your waist!