Valentino Couture

In general I thought this collection was a huge departure from the Valentino we are used to seeing (i.e. no signature red dress). which is a good thing as the house is evolving with its new creative directors. I think it was one of the strongest collections that Chiuri and Piccioli have put forth so far. The above is one of my favorite looks of all the Fall '09 Couture collections. The feminine, frothy ruffly nude top is smartly paired with a youthfully edgy skirt.

I love the high ruffles on this jacket. Its a look that is both modern and regal.

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tempest

The white eye makeup artfully applied at the all-white Elie Saab Couture show was so dreamy...it made the models look angelic. I think this is a really fresh look that could be pulled off by non-model types too as long as its done as tastefully as it is above.

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no. 5

Larger than life bottles of Chanel No. 5 provide the luxe backdrop of the Chanel Fall '09 Couture show at the Grand Palais in Paris.

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