5 May 2011

Ballerina dress

In some kind of a blogger’s block I was having yesterday evening after a project deadline, I was perusing my files in search of an idea for my today’s post and I came across Oscar de la Renta’s ballerina inspired dress from this season’s collection (strapless, with a bow detail in the waistline, rich textured, crinoline-style skirt and pretty ballet pumps, I instantly loved it). And what immediatly sprung into my mind was Grace Kelly’s ultra-feminine chiffon and tulle full skirt and V-neck dress created by Edith Head for Rear Window. Grace had the presence of a ballerina in it, I remember how she was swirling in the movie in front of a dazed James Stewart, showing off her elegant outfit with an ingenuous but determined look in her eyes.

photos: 1-Paramount Pictures, 2-style.com

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16 Responses to Ballerina dress

  1. My Fashion Tale wrote on
    --> 5 May 2011 at 9:03 am

    Gorgeous! Especially the one that Grace Kelly is wearing…I really love that V-neck line

  2. LittleRus wrote on
    --> 5 May 2011 at 10:44 am

    Love both of them!
    Sweet, I left a couple of awards for you on my blog today here https://fashionedbylove.blogspot.com/2011/05/awards-and-7-things-about-me.html
    Hope you will accept.
    Have a wonderful day, darling!
    x

    • classiq wrote on
      --> 5 May 2011 at 11:28 am

      @Little Rus
      What a wonderful surprise that was, my dear Little Rus, to stop by your amazing blog and find not one, but two awards waiting for me! :))) I’m so thrilled! Thank you! 🙂

  3. LatteLisa wrote on
    --> 5 May 2011 at 12:33 pm

    that was a good find … beautiful post!

  4. Kate @ Travelmoon wrote on
    --> 5 May 2011 at 2:17 pm

    I adore the black and white, and the shape-such a classic! Great find-with the Grace Kelly inspiration!

  5. jasna wrote on
    --> 5 May 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Gorgeous and elegant! Happy Thursday hun xx

  6. Frédérique wrote on
    --> 5 May 2011 at 3:30 pm

    waow, what an film cuture !! i’m impressed !

  7. Blogalexboutique wrote on
    --> 5 May 2011 at 5:05 pm

    10 points for this look! I <3 Grace Style

    Alex b

  8. Katie*Belle wrote on
    --> 5 May 2011 at 5:07 pm

    I absolutely love this look! So gorgeous!

  9. mary jo wrote on
    --> 5 May 2011 at 9:43 pm

    Beautiful! I love this post and have had ballerinas/fashion on my mind lately as I work on my next collection.

    p.s. can you please email me at trustyourstyle@gmail.com – I wanted to send you an email but didn’t know how to reach you.

    xo Mary Jo

  10. ashley wrote on
    --> 5 May 2011 at 10:05 pm

    ah so lovely! you have seen so many great movies! another one to add to my list!

  11. Joanna wrote on
    --> 5 May 2011 at 10:51 pm

    Oh my… I fell in love with this dress!!! I must have a photo of it. [I’m looking again at the dress]
    Wow… elegant, classic (but with a modern spirit of the fur), sophisticated… WOW! 🙂 Kisses!

  12. Shin wrote on
    --> 6 May 2011 at 12:45 am

    Oh Ada! I’m absolutely in love with that Oscar De La Renta’s dress! So beautiful and elegant! It’s a classic and moder update for the ballerina’s look! Hope you’re having a wonderful day! xoxoxoo

  13. Shawna wrote on
    --> 6 May 2011 at 5:00 am

    Love, love, love both dresses! Pure classy gorgeousness!!

  14. amourette wrote on
    --> 6 May 2011 at 7:51 pm

    the neckline on grace kelly’s dress is divine

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