Month: February 2018

Lynn Nesbit’s home was published a few years ago in Elle Decor and the marvelous thing is that it could be a home ready to be published next month.  No need to change anything in the decor.  That is what transitional style in Interior Design should grant.  The apartment was designed by Courtney Coleman and Bill Brockschmidt and the mixture in the design is timeless as a result of the use of different styles of furniture from different parts of the world. Chinese table, French and English chairs harmoniously live with modern art and exotic accessories.
Lynn Nesbit's home, transitional style in Interior Design, livingroom 2 via belle vivir interior design blog

The use of a bold colorful fabric on the klismos-style chairs help take away form the formality found in the rest of the antique pieces.

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Over the weekend I attended an event where the dress code was black and white “Be creative dressing.”  Not sure what that last means, but raise your hand if you when a little girl dreamed of dressing up in nigh gowns. Yes, me too. And after I realized that night gowns could come with pockets, thanks to Carolina Herrera, I became infatuated with the idea of owning a pocket dress. Surprisingly last weekend while looking for a night dress I realized that although I have a decent amount of mid-length skirts with pockets, I had not one pocket evening dress in my closet. Alas! How about that for postponing and laziness… What’s that called, procrastination..?

pocket evening dress, pocket dress via belle vivir blog Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn in a Balenciaga dress photo by Irving Penn

Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn in a Balenciaga dress. Photo by Irving Penn

pocket evening dress roundup, pocket dress via belle vivir blog

From top left, clockwise,  I love the lines and structure top of this Victoria dress. I’ve always wanted a polka dot black and white dress especially if it’s strapless.  Now a lame dress like this one is sure not for everyone but it is exquisite, something like this you may only find it vintage.  1990s Chanel Black Cargo Gown, a classic one, also vintage.  A breath of fresh air, Elsa Collar Dress.  One of the most classic silhouettes ever, A-Line gown.  Lastly a perfect combination of restraint and playful is found in this strapless satin dress with polka dot skirt and black top.

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Social platforms have changed the way we live and communicate forever.  Now everyone can be part, albeit virtually, of what things look like backstage.  I relish on these behind the scene access whilst getting a sense of the anticipation, excitement and rush, amid all the beautiful fashion that commonly leads to every important event.  I also love how the images conjure a more artistic tone.

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows Christian Dior quote via belle vivir blog

Below, Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring 2018 Show where black and white were the main two colors of the collection.  The collection was simply breath taking.  I prefer when the Haute Couture Runways take a more pragmatic approach to the way of dressing as opposed to an over the top one that is far from reality.  Christian Dior new creative director is Maria Grazia Chiuri, the house’s first woman Creative Director.

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows Christian Dior haute couture via belle vivir blog

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows Dior haute couture via belle vivir blog

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows Dior haute couture via belle vivir blog

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows Dior haute couture via belle vivir blog

Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Spring 2018 was spectacular.  Known for his glamorous party dresses that channel modern princesses, Valli presented a collection beautifully feminine and chic.

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows giambattista valli haute couture via belle vivir blog

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows giambattista valli haute couture via belle vivir blog

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows giambattista valli haute couture via belle vivir blog

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows giambattista valli haute couture via belle vivir blog

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows giambattista valli haute couture via belle vivir blog

Last but not least Givenchy with its new Creative Director, Clare Waight Keller at the helm.   Keller took inspiration from the structure and graphism that characterized Huber de Givenchy and interpreted them in a modern way by adding tight jackets and structural blazers over night shimmery gowns.

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows givenchy haute couture via belle vivir blog

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows givenchy haute couture via belle vivir blog

backstage Paris Spring 18 Couture Shows givenchy haute couture via belle vivir blog

All images via Vogue

 

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