Brights

The eternal entrance into Eden

Source: Vogue Paris Dec 2010

Dogs in Vogue

"The next best thing to having the world at your feet is to have a dog at your heels"

Vogue 1930

As many of you know I love dogs and am a proud and happy owner of a little treasure called Oscar, my cocker spaniel. Another more than obvious fact is that I have a keen interest in fashion. That is why I was over the moon when I heard about a new book called "Dogs in Vogue: a century in canine chic" that will be released on 8 October 2009. And as the name suggests it is all about fashion, glamour and of course, dogs that made numerous fashion editorials even more beautiful. To celebrate such an important (at least, for me) event I decided to create yet another pets & co. post to share some of my most favourite photos from numerous Vogue editorials. A tiny warning: I am addicted to dogs (particularly, cockers, poodles and dobermans) AND beautiful photos, so the quantity may be overwhelming for some ;) I wonder if any of these made it to the book...

Vogue Paris 1990

Vogue Italy June 2008

Vogue US 2009

Vogue US September 2005

Vogue US October 2008

Vogue US May 2002

Vogue US March 1987

Vogue US June 2005

Vogue US July 2009

Vogue US February 2009

Vogue US April 1990

Vogue US 2008

Vogue US 2002

Vogue US 1992

Vogue UK March 1990

Vogue Paris September 2009

Vogue Nippon August 2009

Vogue Italy September 2005

Vogue Italy March 2008

Vogue Italy 2009

Vogue Greece February 2004

Vogue Spain December 2004

Vogue US September 2007

Vogue Italy 1991

Teen Vogue US September 2009

Magnificent coats.

Vogue Paris August 2009

Is it cool enough to be blogging about coats? I really wanted to write about these beautiful pieces, but somehow it seemed almost sinful to think of autumn and coats in a middle of summer heat. Well, it's still quite warm now, but since September is officially here, I am going to indulge your imagination and fashion taste buds by introducing my most favourite coats from Autumn/Winter 2009/10 as well as a few gorgeous editorial photos. Personally, I am in love with Bottega, MaxMara, Derek Lam, Hermes and Blumarine (wouldn't be nice to have this (or any other Blumarine) coat to brighten up a grey winter day?), but frankly, I wouldn't say "No" to anything featured in this post, including my forever favourite coat from Vogue Paris 2005.

In my opinion any coat should be seen as an investment. You shouldn't be afraid to pay a little bit more for better quality, classic shape and timeless colours. Black, grey or camel shades will always be on top of my list as well as lambs wool, cashmere and silk fabrics. Buying a classic coat will enable you to wear it for years (now think of cost per wear and even the most extravagant price will look more reasonable) and using it as a base for creating myriads of new looks according to your mood, fashion and choice of shoes, bags and accessories. And one more important thing... Believe it or not, but wearing this luxurious piece every day will make you feel different... gorgeous, feminine, sensual and confident.

Vogue September 2006

Prada. Hermès. Fall 2009

Vogue UK 2005

Michael Kors. Pringle of Scotland. Fall 2009

Elle Italy September 2009

Elie Saab. Salvatore Ferragamo. Fall 2009

Harper's Bazaar US September 2009

Burberry Prorsum. Chloé. Fall 2009

Vogue Paris October 2005

Max Mara. Derek Lam. Fall 2009

Vogue Germany September 2009

Bottega Veneta. Donna Karan. Fall 2009

Alberta Ferretti. Christian Dior. Fall 2009

Miu Miu campaign Fall/Winter 2009/10

Versace. Blumarine. Fall 2009

Vogue UK September 2009

Viktor & Rolf. Roland Mouret. Fall 2009

W September 2009

Yves Saint Laurent. Lanvin. Fall 2009

Photo source: style.com

Always a lady

Her manners are perfect. Her skin and make-up are flawless and her hair is always a beautiful glossy crown. Her face always has an expression of soft calmness and self-confidence. She is surrounded by an aura of elegance and wears clothes that never go out of style because they are timelessly chic.

Yves Saint Laurent Resort 2010. Moschino Resort 2010.

Salvatore Ferragamo Fall 2009. Oscar de la Renta Resort 2010.

Aquascutum Fall 2009. Alexis Mabille Couture 2010.

Roland Mouret Fall 2009. Luca Luca Fall 2009.

Christian Dior Resort 2010. Giambattista Valli Resort 2010.

Badgley Mischka Fall 2009. Elie Saab Fall 2009.

Giorgio Armani Resort 2010. Versace Resort 2010.

Photo sources: style.com, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Vogue US, Vogue Italy 1994, Harpers Bazaar US 2003, Neiman Marcus, Vogue Paris 2009, Vogue UK 2009.