Paris Fall 2013: Céline

céline pre-fall 2013, look 13 | simple pretty

look 13

Phoebe Philo always manages to push me a bit out of my comfort zone, but in the most elegant of ways. Loving her take on the fall silhouette for Céline (though I must admit, I still haven’t warmed to her fur sandals for spring). See the complete Céline fall show via Vogue UK.

céline pre-fall 2013, look 21 | simple pretty

look 21

céline pre-fall 2013, look 37 | simple pretty

look 37

image credits: photos by gorunway for vogue.co.uk

Flickr Faves: February 2013

satsuma mandarines, 2013 | simple pretty

After a warmer-than-usual start to winter, we’re mired in a pattern of snow, melt, snow at the moment. I am more than ready for signs of spring, and am champing at the bit for the grass to peek through (as well as tulip and narcissus sprouts). Hopefully, not much longer. Until then, enjoy these favorite photos from Flickr in February: (quite the alliteration)

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  2. Morning Moonset
  3. Garden
  4. winter fog.
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  6. Snowed In
  7. sitting pretty

Lots of snowy images, but hopefully the last image has you thinking spring. Cheers and happy weekend!

photo at top:  :: february 24 ::

Paris Fall 2013: Christian Dior

christian dior fall 2013, look 6 | simple pretty

look 6

The iconic Dior silhouette seems fresh and new under the direction of Raf Simons. Now would be a great time to find a money tree, as I’d really like one of these designs (particularly look 18, which beautifully references Simons’ first couture presentation for Dior). See the complete show via Vogue UK.

christian dior fall 2013, look 15 | simple pretty

look 15

christian dior fall 2013, look 18 | simple pretty

look 18

christian dior fall 2013, look 34 | simple pretty

look 34

image credits: photos by gorunway for vogue.co.uk

Paris Fall 2013: Nina Ricci

nina ricci pre-fall 2013, look 41 | simple pretty

look 41

Nina Ricci’s fall collection captured my attention (and my heart). The designs are sophisticated, with tiny tweaks to make them modern, like the unfinished edge on the strapless dress above. A touch of patinated perfection. See the complete show via Vogue UK.

nina ricci pre-fall 2013, look 17 | simple pretty

look 17

nina ricci pre-fall 2013, look 5 | simple pretty

look 5

image credits: photos by gorunway for vogue.co.uk

Paris Fall 2013: Balenciaga

balenciaga fall 2013, look 8 | simple pretty

look 8

A strong début from Alexander Wang at Balenciaga, consisting of minimalist chic in black and white. See the complete collection at Vogue UK – cleverly staged so photos offer a glimpse of the back of each look.

balenciaga fall 2013, look 15 | simple pretty

look 15 (my favorite)

balenciaga fall 2013, look 17 | simple pretty

look 17

image credits: photos by gorunway for vogue.co.uk