Mid-Week Inspiration: Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2011 in Elle Ukraine

Dolce & Gabbana's ivory lace Spring 2011 pieces are modeled by Ragnhild Jevne for Elle Ukraine. I have always and still am a lover of lacework. With Rome as the background and shot in gorgeous black and white, how can this not be inspiring?

Bloomers!

Photographed by Nikolay Biryukov

Images via fashiongonerogue.com

Retro Looks In The Modern World: Sonia Rykiel Spring 2010

I'm a big fan of Sonia Rykiel and her Spring 2010 RTW collection shown earlier this month did not disappoint. Always with a retro sensibility, Sonia showed a mix bag this season with influences from the 30's, 40's, 70's disco, 70's doing 40's, and 80's for a good time feel (note the smiling models!). In case that's confusing, let's just have a look. Here are some of my favorites, for the complete collection take a look at style.com.

Retro Looks In The Modern World: Dior S/S 2010

I nearly died when I saw the Christian Dior Spring 2010 RTW collection shown in Paris earlier this month. Inspired by my favorite loves... film noir, lingerie, and femme fatales... you can see why! Galliano was specifically inspired by Lauren Bacall (image above) and it showed on the runway where the models wore Bacall hair and a serious face. Here are some of my favorite looks from the collection.

Mid-Week Inspiration: Marchesa Spring 2010

Marchesa is known for gorgeous and glamorous evening and red-carpet worthy gowns. I'm in love and inspired by their Spring 2010 collection shown last week in New York. Especially these lace appliqued dresses and the rose cut out dress that looks like paper. Crafty and stunning!

Retro Looks In The Modern World: NY Ready To Wear Spring 2010

After sorting through the many photos from last week's Spring 2010 Ready to Wear collections here in New York, I have selected a few of my favorite retro looks straight off the runway.

Feminine and lady like 1940's inspiration at L'Wren Scott.

Vintage 1920's Circus Theme at Temperley London.

1930/40's seaside resort looks at Peter Som.