LOVE

Never thought I’d say this but I love this Louis Vuitton bag as well as the entire Fall 2010 campaign. To see more, visit Sarah Klassen Haute Design and be prepared to spend plenty of time there as this girl has tons of gorgeous photos and inspirational ideas on her blog.

Focus on: over the knee boots

Once upon a time I had a pair black suede of over the knee boots and they made me feel so stylish (nobody else wore them in my school - oh, yes, this WAS a long time ago :) ). I am happy to see the return of the thigh high beauties and although the post is a little bit delayed, it's better to do it late than never.

Vogue Paris September 2009

Vogue Paris 2009 / Numero December 2009
Vivienne Westwood Red Label / Costume National RTW Fall 2009
Vogue Nippon 2009 / Vogue Spain 2009
Versace Pre-fall 2009 / Chloe RTW 2009
Vogue Germany November 2009 / Vogue Russia September 2009
Chado Ralph Rucci / Hussein Chalayan RTW Fall 2009
Catherine Malandrino / Emilio Pucci RTW Fall 2009
??? / Vogue Germany August 2009
Véronique Leroy / VPL RTW Fall 2009
Vogue China January 2010 / Vogue Russia October 2009
Isabel Marant / Louis Vuitton RTW Fall 2009
??? / Vogue Russia November 2009
Hermès / Prada RTW Fall 2009
Vogue Italy September 2009 / ???
Haider Ackermann / Roberto Cavalli RTW Fall 2009
Harper's Bazaar UK October 2009

Images via style.com, main image via Vogue Germany September 2009

Simply red

Honestly, who needs a reindeer jumper with so much gorgeousness around?... Designers took care of everything - daywear, evening wear, coats, dresses, gowns, skirts and knitwear. Here are some ideas to wear or use as an inspiration.

Vogue UK 2008. Vogue Germany 2009

Issey Miyake. Joshi Yamamoto. RTW. Fall 2009.

Victoria Beckham. Prabal. RTW. Fall 2009

Vogue Russia 2009

Marc by Marc Jacobs. Prada. RTW. Fall 2009.

Ports 1961. Christian Dior. RTW. Fall 2009.

Vogue US 1990

Versace. Zac Posen. RTW. Fall 2009.

Nina Ricci. Louis Vuitton. RTW. Fall 2009.

Vogue Nippon 2010. Vogue Brazil 2008

Iceberg. DKNY. RTW. Fall 2009.

Douglas Hannant. Valentino. RTW. Fall 2009.

Vogue Paris 2009. ???

Carolina Herrera. Monique Lhuillier. RTW. Pre-fall 2010

Salvatore Ferragamo. Carlos Miele. RTW. Fall 2009.

Vogue China 2010

Fendi. Aquilano & Rimondi. RTW. Fall 2009.

Halston. RTW. Fall 2009. Donna Karan. Pre-fall 2010

Chrisian Dior Couture Fall 2009. Christian Dior Pre-fall 2009

Derek Lam. Costume National. RTW. Fall 2009.

Vogue Czech Republic 2009. Numero 2009.

Badgley Mischka. Oscar de la Renta. RTW. Fall 2009.

Reem Acra Pre-fall 2010. Naeem Khan. RTW. Fall 2009.

Allure 2007. MaxMara ad campaign Fall/Winter 2009/10

Images via style.com, main image via Vogue Paris 2007

Warm cloud of soft gorgeousness

Everyone has an opinion about the fur. Frankly, since I moved countries the subject became almost painful to discuss. But you know what? I love fur coats. Not as an unnecessary luxury, but more something I always had since I was a little girl.

I grew up in a country where it would be very difficult to get through a cold winter without a warm fur coat. Trust me, fakes, as beautiful as some can be, simply wouldn't work. Not many people had cars and not many could afford a taxi. Those were luxuries. Fur has always been an essential item of clothing.

All women in my family wore furs. Every time my mum returned home I loved hiding my face in that wonderful fur to inhale a very special fragrance, a beautiful mixture of cold winter air, mum's French perfume and fur.

Now I live in England where I don't really need a fur coat. Moreover, wearing one could be quite controversial. Although I tried to explain it to my mum and dad, they still wanted to give me a gorgeous mink as a gift. Yes, I don't wear it and yes, it is my treasure because it's from my parents and they put their heart, soul and loving thoughts into this present.

But enough about me. Here I present you with a beautiful selection of furs and some fashion editorials. Personally, I love traditional furs and colours, with brown mink and silver fox being my absolute favourite, but I must admit, those white and colourful creations do look beautiful, too.

What are your thoughts on fur? Love it? Hate it?

Iceberg. Derek Lam. Fall/Winter 2009/10

Ralph Lauren. J Mendel. Fall/Winter 2009/10

W magazine, September 2009

Pucci. Versace. Fall/Winter 2009/10

W magazine, June 2009. Harper's Bazaar Italia September 1984

Glamour Russia 2009. Elle Russia November 2009

Preen. Catherine Malandrino. Fall/winter 2009/10
Vogue Portugal 2009. Vogue Paris.

Dolce & Gabbana. Michael Kors. Fall/winter 2009/10

Elle Italia September 2009. Vogue Russia September 2009

Richard Chai. Derek Lam. Fall/Winter 2009/10

Chado Ralph Rucci. Matthew Williamson. Fall/Winter 2009/10

Vogue Paris 2009. Vogue Nippon December 2009

J Mendel. Fall/Winter 2009/10. Christian Dior. Pre-fall 2009.

Alexander McQueen. Pre-fall 2009. Bibhu Mohapatra. Fall/Winter 2009/10

Vogue Italia 2009. Vogue Russia 2009

Alessandro Dell'Acqua. Max Mara. Fall/Winter 2009/10

Valentino. Giambattista Valli. Fall/Winter 2009/10

Images via style.com, top image via Vogue Czech Republic 2009