Another gothic Givenchy collection. Narnia's Snow Queen would be proud- Autumn Winter Haute Couture 2010/2011

At a glance the Givenchy Haute Couture Autumn Winter 2010/2011 collection doesn't look too gothic or menacing. Just very ornate white and gold dresses flowing to the floor similarly to the Snow Queen from Narnia or some fabulous goddess.
But on closer inspection Riccardo Tisci's dresses reveal extra pumped up gothic factor using a spinal column as inspiration for the porcelain belts (!) and actual bones for the zip pulls (!!)
Just a little freaky, non? (I NEED to find out what type of bones these zippers were made out of...)

But there is no denying that all the skull embellishments and the gothic touches add to the beauty of these gowns.
Extreme amounts of detail is the norm in Haute Couture however Riccardo Tisci's strivation for perfection makes this whole collection stand out from the rest. Despite y'know, the bones.

Beth Ruby xoxo

Gossip Girl: Dorota's Wedding Fashion Style

Last night's episode of Gossip Girl was not only about Blair, Chuck, Serena, Nate and Jenny. Dorota walked down the aisle with her doorman love Vanya! Find out the fashion style of your favorite Gossip Girl character for the wedding.

Dorota
Dress: Eric Daman
Headpiece: Siman Tu
Necklace: Swarovski


Blair
Dress: Marchesa
Necklace: Cartier


Serena
Dress: Ferragamo
Necklace: MCL


Jenny
Dress: Preen
Bracelets: Siman Tu
Tights: Betsey Johnson
Shoes: Givenchy
Necklace: Pretty Little Things
Pinky rings: Ginette_NY

Source: Instyle.com

Budget-Friendly Spring 2010 Fashion Style

Harper's Bazaar US April 2010 editorial is definitely amazing! It showed various fashion trends for Spring 2010 and combined the trends to present a perfect look. Entitled as "Chic at Every Price", the editorial showcased all the hottest fashion trends for Spring 2010 from military jackets to neutrals and mini dresses.

You'll be surprised with the prices of different looks. For example, the first page features a $2,535 Louis Vuitton jacket on top of a $49.95 Gap shirt.


Jacket: Louis Vuitton
Buttoned Shirt: Gap
Striped shirt: Michael Stars
Skirt (top): Lacoste
Skirt (bottom): Brooks Brothers
Platforms: Celine


Dress: Tommy Hilfiger
Necklaces: Lanvin
Belt: Hermes
Watch: Rolex
Bracelet: Cartier


Jacket: Givenchy
Shirt: Banana Republic
Pants: Alexander Wang
Necklace: Bulgari


Jacket: Brunello Cucinelli
Striped cardigan: Michael Stars
Denim shirt: BCBG
Dress: BCBG



Jacket: Celine
Stripped Cardigan: Michael Stars
Jeans: Guess


Jacket: DKNY
Shirt: Lacoste
Dress: Stella McCartney
Necklace: Cartier
Bag: Givenchy
Platforms: Celine


Jacket: Diane von Furstenberg
Pants: Isabel Marant
Bag: Chloe


Jacket: Boss Black
Shirt: Gap
Jeans and Suspenders: Ralp Lauren
Bag: Louis Vuitton
Flats: Repetto

Let Them Have Fashion

On the anniversary of the most famous prison break in western history, I thought it would be appropriate to pay homage to some of France’s best exports.
	In 1981, Robert Clergerie set up shop in the small French town of Romans. Approaching shoe design as he would sculpture, he created his famous women’s oxford and a parallelogram heel now known as the “Clergerie heel.”
	Sophie Albou honed her design skills at Azzedine Alaia and headed the family fashion business, La Garage, in Paris, before giving birth to two sons, Paul and Joe. In 1995, Albou launched Paul & Joe, an irreverent, colorful take on Parisian chic.
	Born in Grenoble, France, Catherine Malandrino strives to blur the line between dreams and waking life; to “enhance a woman’s femininity while cultivating an edge.” She says, “I want to design irresistible clothes that make a woman desirable, clothes that a man just wants to discreetly take off, clothes to keep as a secret, clothes that stay darling to you forever.”
	In 1927, Hubert de Givenchy was born in Beauvais, France, and by age 17 had arrived in Paris, ready to begin his career in fashion. Decades later, the Givenchy name is legendary and conjures images of sophistication à la Marlene Dietrich, Lauren Bacall and, of course, Audrey Hepburn.
Find your mode à la française, at shopbop.

Summer of Luxe: Standout Accessories

Seeing all the little dresses and high-waist shorts coming and going starting to make you feel like part of some scary style cloning experiment? Set yourself apart from the fashion pack with luxe accessories. Standout shoes from Sergio Rossi and Givenchy, sophisticated sunglasses from YSL, and a dramatic-yet-timeless bag from Derek Lam are sure to give your summer look some serious fashion cred. What separates the fashion professional from the rank amateur? Accessories. Show that you've gone pro with polished pieces from the Designer Boutique.

shopbop now has a Designer Index!

LOOK!

We've introduced a Designer Index to our site, making finding the brand or piece you are looking for even more convenient. How cool is that? Now you get an overview of everything shopbop carries on one page, and you’ll be able to shop by brand and category simultaneously. The page is broken down by Apparel, Handbags, Shoes, Swim, Denim, Jewelry & Accessories, and Lingerie to help speed your search for the perfect piece.

Our Designer Boutique brands, like Derek Lam and Thakoon, are highlighted in purple. I love having those brands listed alongside everything else we carry. It’s a great reminder to check out the designers that are most influencing fashion right now.

If you haven't checked out our Designer Boutique, go on already! There are some really amazing pieces that will not only inspire you, but will have you saving every last dime and dropping hints to relatives and friends.

Like these boots from Givenchy:


Perfect timing. My boyfriend and I are coming up on our 4-year anniversary, and he picked up what I was layin’ down... Yay! Oh, he's too good to me.

Go take a look yourselves, and see what I mean!

Downtown Glam: Standout Styles from Givenchy

Lovely, ladylike and sweet? We've started to find them a bit of a yawn, frankly. Lately we're all about downtown glamour, standout styles with serious attitude. We've got our sights set on fierce platform sandals from Jean Paul Gaultier and sexed-up tops from Rachel Roy and Jenni Kayne. Hot-meets-haute Givenchy gladiators? They're the stuff obsessions are made of. Glamour with attitude? Get it right here, at the Designer Boutique.