MARCHESA SS 2011 COLLECTION... ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

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I'm not going to ruin this blog post with too much text, because the pictures are simply...STUNNING.

Marchesa Spring Summer 2011 ready-to-wear collection has blown me away...

Here's a small selection of the to DIE FOR dresses... ENJOY :-)

IN THE PINK

Here's hoping that your weekend was lovely and that the only thing pink about you is your wardrobe! Here are some fun pieces in rosy shades

Above, you see my first polyvore experiment . . . this site is totally incredible, and if you haven't discovered it yet, you simply must check it out! I was turned on to it by fellow blogger and fashionista Danz at http://fatalfashionattraction.blogspot.com/.
Below, some more fabulous pink items presented the old-fashioned way. Get pretty!

First up (above), a flirty fringed number by Bruce, courtesy of the brand-spanking-new online version of the fab real-life Presse. The much-anticipated website is finally up and running, with a divine, carefully edited selection of pieces from unique designers. Go to presseboutique.com asap!

If over-the-top pink is more your style, you are going to adore Enrico Coveri's head-to-toe runway look, complete with gloves, tights, and decorative flowers in rose and fuchsia. Photo at right courtesy Vogue Italia.

Get glam with these Christian Roth oversize shades, at presseboutique.com.

Or, keep the frill at your feet with some incredible Pedro Garcia Leslie square toe satin pumps, now half off at netaporter.com!

Diane von Furstenberg's Nalia silk jersey wrap dress is a fun way to wear the trend . . . perfect for your son's backyard birthday party or lunch with the girls at La Goulue. Go to Neiman Marcus or shop online at neimanmarcus.com.

If you are reluctant to invest in a pink piece, don't fret! You can get the look on the cheap at Forever 21: this cinched-waist chiffon petal dress is utterly affordable, and undeniably chic!



And speaking of inexpensive items that are sure to impress, what an amazing find at left . . . a jeweled headband (can also be worn as a choker) from Twelve by Twelve for only eight bucks!!

Last, for your viewing pleasure, a pink gown, like a lovely flower in bloom, by Marchesa. Once again, Georgina Chapman creates a stunner (2008 Spring Collection photo via style.com).

THE DEVIL WEARS . . .

A BLUE DRESS!

Cobalt comes calling this spring, with ravishing royals from couturiers and the mass market alike. Like the subway in New York City, blue is one of the great equalizers - suits anyone, no matter their race, age, skin type, or socioeconomic status.

This Alexander Wang Hologram dress (at right, for purchase at bloomingdales.com, along with the next 2 dresses!) creates added interest with a sequined front panel surrounding the inverted pointed arch neckline – borrowed (unwittingly so, perhaps) from Islamic architectural design.

Swingy and flirty, this Diane von Furstenberg jersey one shoulder dress (upper left) offers refined simplicity in a bold royal hue. I know a lot of you are saying: asymmetry, we're so over it, but I was a fan before it became a fad, and will be long after, presumably, as well.

We want to join the navy with Jay Godfrey’s sultry strapless dress, complete with a decorative bow (at left).

My favorite of the bunch is this incredible Notte by Marchesa cobalt trapeze dress with yoked black neckline (at right; available at Neiman Marcus).

For your next black tie event, this Elie Saab Fall 2008 Collection strapless dress will be divine (runway photo at left courtesy nymag.com).

Who knew that being blue could make us so happy?

(Addendum: see right hand column of Couture Carrie for blue dresses from Oscar de la Renta's Resort 2009 Collection!)