Giambattista Valli Couture Spring 2013.

If that picture of Lindsey Wixson isn't a beauty ad right there, than I don't know anything anymore. The Valli girls are always perfection walking down the runway (especially for his couture presentations- relive Spring 2012 and Fall 2012 with a click) and last week was no exception. It felt straight out of a fairy tale, filled with intricate embroideries to die for, secret garden floral flourishes, exaggerated shapes for days and the most gorgeous non-existant makeup ever. File as Cinderella.


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It Takes Two, Baby.

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It Girl: Diane Kruger at Cannes 2012.

Diane was definitely having a moment during the Cannes film festival this past week- from premieres in Valli, to galas in Prabal and Chanel, and press junkets in a very daring (but oh, so perfect) Versus mini-dress- she stole the spotlight at every single event, red carpet or not. Oh, and her perfect accessory during the festival? Her eternally scruffy-cute boyfriend Pacey, I mean, Mr. Joshua Jackson. File as It girl status, well-deserved!


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Lanvin Fall 2012.

For this Friday, I found no better runway show to feature than Lanvin's fall 2012 romp. And let me tell you, this was one collection to remember. Celebrating ten fabulous years, Alber Elbaz for Lanvin threw the party of all parties at his fall presentation. Guests rocked to a live band, ate a cake that if toppled, would have taken out more than a few of them, and lusted over some clothing that went from strong and bright to party perfect and back to all his classic embellishments. The fantasy he has spun for Lanvin for the past ten years has definitely been a defining moment in fashion, and going forward, it's anyone's guess where he'll take us next. File as party time.

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No. 21 Fall 2012.

Since I've been neglecting my blog this past week, I wanted to start the weekend off right! No. 21 for fall is just what I needed after my very busy week at work. Now, time to have a little fun and maybe throw a little jewel in my hair for good measure. File as happy Friday! 

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Marchesa Fall 2012.

Taking a complete 180 from yesterday, I figured it fitting to showcase one of the most romantic and not to mention gorgeous collections from the fall runways at New York- Marchesa. Never one to disappoint in the drama factor, this time around the duo (that's Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig) found inspiration in a slightly darker place, which affected their aesthetic in a truly stunning way. Skeleton printed slips, embroidery snaking like backbones down dresses, rich feathers and mounds of lace- I ate it all up, even though I'm not feeling in the most romantic moods this week. Mostly what I loved about it was that these girls are finally showing that their dresses aren't just a bunch of fluff.


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Giambattista Valli Couture 2012.

Oh my God, couture fashion week is here! Um, I'm fairly positive that I just finished my coverage of the pre-fall presentations this past week (stay tuned for a recap) but by no means am I complaining! Let's be real, this is probably one of my favorite weeks of the year- the couture shows mean crazy, sometimes Oscar-worthy and definitely awesome clothes that will only ever see the backs of the highest echelon of fashionistas around the world. Valli's second (ever) couture show may not have been the first (Versace beat him to it) but it was one of the most beautiful and inspired so far. I may be a California girl at heart, but sometimes I wish I could just be a Valli girl. File as love.


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Edited: Laundry Day.

Even though I've been away from my computer for the past few days, I have yet to complete many of the things on my to-do list for this weekend. Most of them involve cleaning, and so I was pleasantly surprised to find some great inspiration in the form of Vogue Germany's new spread of Ginta Lapina doing just that- cleaning up. So although I spent yesterday exploring the new Picasso exhibit at the De Young with some new friends (more on that early in the week) the rest of my weekend will be spent doing all those boring tasks on my list, the largest of which would be cleaning my apartment. I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend...even if you are just working down your to-do list like me. File under messy. 

Oh, and keep reading after the jump for one picture that I just couldn't resist although do so at your own risk (it's not so safe for work.)