And what other time of year is more inviting to dream of mesmerising, romantic ballgowns if not December? There is just something in the air that makes me perfectly imagine the heavenly flounces of silk, lace and tulle at a fabulous party, dancing long into the night. But the beauty of fashion also lies in how it can take your breath away with just one photography and in its extraordinary capacity to reach to you in so many different ways. For a few days now, I’ve been keeping this edition of Vogue on my desk, flipping through these pages, and from time to time I like to leave it open…at Dior Couture…or Valentino… It looks like the most beautiful Christmas ornament adorning my workspace, inspiring me, and glamouring up my day.
photos: by Mario Testino for Vogue UK, December 2009, styled by Lucinda Chambers, model Lara Stone
that first photo is amazing! migh have to repost!
xoxo navy & orange
This is such a beautiful editorial; I adore the glamour of tulle and lace! The setting is ever so lovely and has such exquisite Parisian undertones xx
So so beautiful, indeed! *sigh* There is nothing like those incredible gowns that seem so perfect in these spaces…
Hope you are having a very nice week so far…
x
Sarah
p.s That is too funny, I have Anne Valerie Hash lookbook images saved for this week
Nothing like fabulous Dior ballgowns to set one’s heart aflutter…
Andrea x
Each one is a masterpiece! I so wish I had a reason to wear a ballgown. Now you’ve inspired me to get invited to some amazing gala somewhere
Hope you’re having a lovely week, Ada! xoxo
totally agree…some photographs are so captivating. this editorial is stunning…lara is such an amazing model. one of my favorites!
I feel exactly the same way dear after looking at these pictures. I am so dreaming right now!
Love these images Ada and the idea of having constant inspiration from great magazines to flip through. Love the way you find beautiful fashion inspiration!
xo Mary Jo
Amazing editorial Ada!
Ahhh, gorgeousness! I can’t choose – do I have to? The last one – black tule, tiered, scalloped, feathered and a white flower at the waist! Stunning.
How did I miss this post?
Helenx
Speak to my heart!!! I want to wear them all, but just need a place to wear them too.
I remember this editorial…so beautiful, so elegant. Sometimes I feel nostalgic and I would love to live in another century to wear these stunning dresses…BTW, congratulations on the feature! And as for the coat, I’m exactly like you and tend to chooce all sorts of ‘classic’ shades but black…Have a nice day Ada!
Such a beautiful editorial, that third photo has been in my inspiration folder for a long time; I can look at it again again.
Have a wonderful day Ada!
PS. And yes, I’m glad we adopted the Sinterklaas tradition, it really was a wonderful morning. Apparently, Sinterklaas doesn’t gift wrap his presents but it was our first time so I guess it was his way to say welcome 😉
Love it!
xx
these are so beautiful. i dream of owning a gown like these one day, i’ll totally play princess!
i love the textures of these fabrics, they loof wonderful against the delicate figure and skin of a woman.
Oh wow Ada, I love these.
Have a great day. xx
This is absolutely gorgeous! Love these images
Great post Ada!
xxx
Christmas time and December in general always make me think of Elie Saab couture… I think it’s got to do with layers and layers of tulle and lace, because they look so much like frost and snow.
xxx
Gosh they are beautiful – what a good idea to keep something visually stimulating in eyes view throughout the day xx
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Stunning – and all those dresses are so well fitted!
Gorgeous love the second one…so pretty! xo
What gorgeous images…each dress a work of art!!
Absolutely beautiful! One can only dream of ever wearing such incredible gowns!
Lovely winter wonder dresses! xoxo
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