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Paris, Spring 2008 haute couture – Valentino

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:09:38 +0000

I think by now, you all know that I love butterfly accessories I was definitely excited to see what Valentino presented for their Spring 2008 haute couture show:

There were butterflies on dressy, evening clutches.

Beaded butterflies on high heels.

And even butterflies on patent leather croc clutches!

Photos courtesy of Elle.com

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Paris, Spring 2008 haute couture – Valentino

unique diamond rings

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 03:31:03 +0000

I just found out about thisisauto, an amazing webstore for the auto store in New York. They’ve got some seriously yummy designs like…

This lovely ring is made from 18kt gold & diamonds, by designer Gretchen Julius.

This “reverse eternity” ring is by Natalie Uhl and is available in 18kt gold, platinum & palladium – with a full two karats tucked away inside the band!

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unique diamond rings

technical difficulties

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:46:52 +0000

Sorry for the lack of posting folks! Can I use the excuse that my blog ate my homework? Everything I wrote yesterday got lost in the internet ether… talk about frustrating!

Now that I can post again do you want to see something cool?

Of course you do!

Did you know that Style.com has close-up shots from the recent couture shows? So you can see all the drool-worthy purses… and shoes… and jewelery…

I’ll give you a minute to clean the drool off your keyboard

Here are the detail shots for Valentino.

Chanel

Jean Paul Gaultier

Christian Dior

Lots of fun – go check it out!

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Valentino’s party

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 03:16:54 +0000

Have you guys had a chance to check out what an amazing party happened in Rome to celebrate Valentino’s 45 years in the fashion industry?

Style.com has a ton of great photos & articles here.

You can also see some amazing close up shots from the latest Valentino couture collection – the shoes are to die for!

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Valentino’s party

more goodies from the fall Couture collection

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 02:48:46 +0000

I couldn’t resist posting a few more photos from the recent Haute Couture shows in Paris for fall/winter 2008!

This coat is from Franck Sorbier.

Nicolas La Cauchois

Elie Saab

I love that little yellow clutch purse This is from “Carven”.

More purse-y deliciousness from Carven.

And for the final photo: over the top from Christian Lacroix!

Not quite what I want to wear to my wedding But the artistry and attention to detail is spectacular! You’re looking at hundreds, if not thousands of hours of work to embroider that dress.

All images are courtesy Getty Images

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more goodies from the fall Couture collection

Haute Couture from Christian Dior

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 02:06:02 +0000

It’s time for the couture collections! It’s so much fun to see the depths of artistry & design on display at the couture collections. Here’s a glimpse into the latest collection from Christian Dior, by the wonderful John Galliano:

Isn’t that enough to make your mouth water?

Of course, couture is out of the reach of everyone but a handful of women in the world. I still appreciate the mastery and opulence of the collections!

All images are courtesy of Getty Images

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Haute Couture from Christian Dior