Awesome Amalgamation

Proliferation, repetition and combination are the names of the game, darlings! More is more, as they say [poor Ludwig Mies van de Rohe would be rolling over in his grave if he knew how often his quip is butchered!].
Spring 2009 is the time to experiment with ruffles, embellishment, and multiple accessories in adventurous shades and shapes. First picture from teenvogue.com. Runway photos courtesy style.com.
Alexis Mabille Couture
Armani Privé Couture
Yumi Katsura courtesy Fellow Fashionista Yiqin of Qin at the Disco
Christian Dior Couture
Etro
Christian Lacroix Couture
Christian Lacroix Couture details
Viktor & Rolf
Topshop.com

Roksanda Ilincic creamy triple corsage-embellished gown; this and next 2 at net-a-porter.com.
Roberto Cavalli black crystal-embellished dress
Miu Miu magenta zip-front bustier dress
Fendi twill bow jacket, at eLuxury.com.
Eun Jong embellished silk waistcoat, at net-a-porter.com.
Consider layering several necklaces!
Lanvin metal flower necklace; this and next 2 at net-a-porter.com
Tom Binns pearl and safety pin necklace – we can sooooo DIY this!
ACB sparkle fringe necklace. Don a whole pile of long chains this spring, darlings!
Matthew Williamson mosaic print bangle; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Matthew Williamson Erin patchwork skirt.
So pile on the bangles, baubles, and bows, darlings; dabble in patterns and patchwork – anything goes! Amalgamation is tres chic, as demonstrated in this photo by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott for W.

xoxox,

CC