House of Dior finally gets the pretty back into its couture. Let’s just all forget what happened last season, what with the ugly blocks on the head and the weird ‘80’s prints and Miami Vice colourways. Pretty. Couture needs to be pretty.

vogue:

Christian Dior Spring 2012 Couture

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/GoRunway.com

Visit Vogue.com for the full collection and review.

HA. LOVE these, despite their giving me some toothgrinding PTSD from the days where I had to do corporate branding crap.

akevia:

Minimalist posters made by London-based graphic designer Anneke Short.

New project: Felting critters. Just ordered a DIY kit off etsy from a talented gal named Amber Rose. Will post result in a few weeks if it isn’t too tragic. Check out her critter galleries. Crazy cute. http://www.amber-rose-creations.com/

Going to see Aida at Royal Albert Hall. “Staged in the round, amidst the ruins of Egypt.” I expect Full On Spectacle, dammit! There’d better be an elephant…

Dior Couture 2004 photo by Marcio Madiera www.style.com

Doing the high/low with new/old at the last Toronto Fashion Week… McQ jersey dress, eight year old H&M coat and Report boots. Gloves and pearls by me. Photo for Flare by the lovely Adam Moco www.adammoco.com

If I had a spare $1500 lying around, I’d nab this in a second. Vintage YSL from the fabulous Cherie at www.shrimptoncouture.com

I’ve been wondering what to do with a black shirt in my closet that never seems to get worn…. (Remember, kids. Be inspired, but don’t directly copy. No one likes a copycat.)