Polka dots!

Polka dots remind me of Minnie Mouse and her famous red and white dots dress. However, this spring be prepared to see polka dots not only on the Disney character, but in stores and runways.

We can find the classy typical black and white dots at Valentino (which opted for a very subtle print) and DKNY (mixing smaller and larger patterns).

On the other hand, other designers, such as Giles, gave the black and white dots a modern twist.

Some designers also went totally beyond the traditional black and white by showing some interesting alternatives to the classic style.

At ADAM, colourful dots invade the runway, while Emilio Pucci offers dots with interesting patterns.

I particularly like the Jaeger London fresh style in vibrant colours… Can’t wait for the thermometer to show 25ºC again!

GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS

The 2009 Golden Globe Awards took place on Sunday. As always, actors, actress and people from the entertainment industry paraded down the red carpet in their best attire.

The lovely Kate Winslet took home two globes and also my vote for the best dress. Her Yves Saint Laurent embellished with a magnificent Chopard diamond brooch was so simple, but yet so elegant.

Bridal white was a common choice at the ceremony. Teen star Miley Cirus looked cute and age-appropriate in this Marchesa dress while Kate Beckinsale rocked the ruffles in her J.Mendel white gown.

Grey was a very popular choice… sign of the recession? Even so, I absolutely loved it. Selma Hayek in Bottega Veneta and Angelina Jolie in Versace were ones of the few who wore the unusual hue.

Another popular trend on the red carpet was statement necklaces.  I personally adored Eva Mendes’s turquoise Van Cleef and Arples necklace or Christina Applegate Lorraine Schwartz floral necklace.

Doesn’t it make you wish it was prom again?

2008 in Fashion

Before jumping into 2009, I wanted to look back at 2008 and at the many memorable fashion moments this unforgettable year gave us.

Sure the launch of Sex and the City The Movie created a lot of buzz in 2008, but everybody were more excited about Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha’s outfits. No one can forget Sarah Jessica Parker peacock feathers hat to match her Alexander McQueen dress at the move premiere in London.

The 2008 Oscar ceremony almost did not take place because of the writers’ strike in Hollywood, but actors and actresses impressed many on the red carpet. Who can forget Nicole Kidman spectacular diamond necklace?!

 

2008 was also memorable on the runways. Ruffles were omnipresent. They gave a girly feel to any piece of clothing, but also brought a sexy vibe. Same for lace… so elegant and sexy at the same time.

Ruffles at Valentino

 Or how can we forget the knee-high gladiator sandals as seen at Balenciaga runway shows. They look good on Jennifer Connelly, but I’m not convinced of their practicality on a daily basis.

Jennifer Connelly for Balenciaga

And when talking about 2008, no one can forget to talk about the death of one of most famous designer: YSL.

2008 was definitely memorable, but I cannot wait to see what 2009 has to offer!