Leopard & Lace - Dolce & Gabbana Summer 2011

 Oh I just love these ensembles!

The perfect LBD!

Love this look - If only it was permissible to wear high waisted underwear & with a shirt in public

Fashion Gone Rogue

Oh I just love this collection. My two favourites combined - leopard & lace in a classic silhouettes. I own a variety of lace items and leopard fur (I've been a fan since I was about 10) but I think a leopard print satin skirt would make an excellent addition to my wardrobe. I'm planning to team it with a crisp white skirt and sleek black pumps for a upbeat corporate look or with a black corset and killer heels for a fabulous night out.

Dolce & Gabbana a catwalk full of pantless women

This Dolce & Gabbana collection was all about the classic pieces in which their brand is known for: leopard print dresses, sexy tailoring, and corsetry influences. I think it is a strong collection, and looks great on the catwalk, but I am a bit confused about the no-pants looks. Although the tailored jackets look fantastic, and there is no doubt this is a striking way to end a fashion show, I am not sure I really understand why they are all wearing panties and jackets. To me, this show is a blatant exhibition of clothing to be bought and worn: completely commercial, desirable Dolce & Gabbana, so why are the models bare bottomed?


I Love…

the classic suit worn with a suggestive bustier.

everything about this dress: the striking red, the jeweled waist, the draping, and the lingerie straps. It is very Dolce & Gabbana and very Sicilian.

leopard print and lace. Those words spell Dolce & Gabbana.

the layering of the black lace over the sunshine yellow satin.

tailored suits made from knits.

I Loathe…

tailored jackets worn without pants. But those cami-knickers do look beautiful.

dangerously short hemlines that look strange

a catwalk full of pantless women.

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2011 | Milan Fashion Week

Fashion Gone Rogue

Dolce and Gabbana's Spring 2011 collection is breathtaking. A lovely, white cotton dress is definitely on my spring/summer essentials list now, along with a pair of white espadrilles. The black maxi is fantastic too, along with the print maxi with the white embroidery detailing, all revealing crisp white lingerie under the sheer fabrics. The essence of Italian coastal dressing, complete with dainty gold cross necklaces. White seems to be the seasons colour of choice. Ahhh I'm sighing in delight :) The words "La dolce vita" come to mind. Perfection!

The Fall Collections

Tasha Tilberg

Photographed by Michel Comte

Harper's Bazaar UK August 2010

Fashion Gone Rogue

This shoot is simply stunning! It presents the trends of Fall so well - black lace, shearling and scarlet red. The backdrop is as equally beautiful as the clothes and accessories. There's something very Ivy about it (Nightspot in Sydney), combining a classic look, with a hint of quirkiness. Those purple orchids are to die for. Truly inspiring.

Warm & Fuzzy

Vogue Nippon August 2010

M O D E L S

It has been freezing in Sydney over the last week or so. Anyone reading this who lives in the far Northern Hemisphere is probably laughing at my prior statement but trust me - it does get cold here! I have been to Europe and Canada in the middle of winter and even my teeth are chattering here in Sydney. That's not to say I don't love the cold weather. I do. Maybe not the cold bit. As for the cute hats, chunky scarfs, beautiful woollen coats and amazing furs - I couldn't love it more :) If only I could actually get away with wearing ear warmers to uni, without people giving me sidewards glances, I would be one incredibly happy, fashion obsessed girl. Naturally then, I am loving this shoot from the latest Vogue Nippon. Those braids and ear warmers for Dolce and Gabbana are super cute! Same goes for those sweet pom-pom jackets for Giorgio Armani. Thanks to Burberry, it looks likes sheep fleece clothing and accessories are going to be the IT style this winter. At first I was hesitant, but as the temperature drops, the trend is definitely growing on me. Back to those ear warmers, I think I'm going to have to get a pair! I can't resist. People can stare all they like.