With the tragic death of the ever so talented designer, Lee Alexander McQueen, the Culturistas decided to memorialize him with our favorite looks of the year. From the top right: Annalynne Mccorde, Camilla Belle, Sandra Bollock, Cameron Diaz, Emma Watson, Rachel McAdams and Camilla Belle. Plus two of our favorite clutches this year!
We will miss you and your gorgeous, fashion forward looks!
After a streak of ordering and eating out, I decided it was time to reignite my creativity in the kitchen. I'm also on somewhat of a health kick after the holidays and have been craving a healthy and delicious creation. While I admit I have limited technical skill and never studied at the Cordon Bleu I'm not afraid of trying new things in the kitchen. I took and a chance and it came out delicious, nutritious, and I can't wait to make it again! This is a "loose" recipe and ingredients and spices can be substituted if you please!
With the long awaited Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland," Alice's girly and vintage look is popping up everywhere. From bow headbands to vintage key or pocket watch necklaces to the tons of blue frilly dresses, you are sure to find something that screams Alice in stores this Spring.
Ellie Saab Spring Couture Collection 2010
Ellie Saab's Couture collection is anything but minimal- although his use of strictly nudes and pastelled fabric would suggest otherwise. His ethereal, romantic gowns took center stage since the makeup/hair/jewelry were all natural and subdued.
Christian Dior Spring Couture Collection 2010
Dior's Couture collection went back to it's roots, when John Galliano got influence from the new look era. His Gibsonesque and equestrian ladies bring a lot of sex appeal to this genre. Galliano played with colors, fabrics and accessories bringing a fantastical feel to the show.
Givenchy Spring Couture Collection 2010
Givenchy's ruffles, feathers and lace, while nothing new, are still highly coveted this season. Riccardo Tisci found influence in the glamorous 1970's.
Valentino Couture Collection 2010
While the new designers of Valentino, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, are not designing in the same vein as Mr. Valentino, they are still producing interesting and aesthetically pleasing collections. For one, we NEED to have a pair of their strappy/tied-up tights pronto.
Chanel Couture Show 2010
Karl Lagerfeld's gorgeous Chanel Collection, made up of silver and pastels, is a mix of romanticism and the space age. But don't call it Futurism, "I hate that," Lagerfeld shot back. "I don't believe in avant-garde clothes for a future that will never happen. Fashion is always now." This is also the first time he has designed a collection with no black or navy, AND not one gold button.
Armani Prive Couture 2010 Show
The Armani Prive show was all about the moon and it's curving forms. The lunar references, Georgio Armani pointed out, were poured into luminescent fabrics, curviform cutting, embroideries made to look like the craters of the moon, crescent jewelry, and a crescent-shaped updo for the hair.
Alexis Mabille Couture Show 2010
The young designer, Alexis Mabille, took Cubist and Suprematist art as inspiration for his Couture collection. From color blocking to geometric shapes, the collection was full of interesting moments, especially the bi-colored hair.
