7 June 2011

Delicate and bold

For a few days now, as summer is settling in, floral and vibrant red have been immersing in my thoughts. In a whirl of flowers and seductive details, the interior design photo came into the picture as a bonus: the richness of the golden mirror frame, the blending of red with neutrals, of new with traditional just fell right into the place. And speaking of new and old: Oscar de la Renta’s carnation print dress (it seems I keep coming back to the designer’s spring summer collection, as you can see here and here) reminds me once again of Cristóbal Balenciaga, who, although he disliked bullfights, “believed in the colour of the bull ring”, red. His native Spain cast a long shadow on his craft. The carnation is the national flower of Spain, thrown in tribute at the feet of the victorious matador, and a constantly recurring motif in Balenciaga’s fabric and embroidery choices. Are you a red dress or a black dress girl? Or both? I would love to know. 

images: 1,3-Pinterest / 2- Pinterest / 4-vogue.com

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20 Responses to Delicate and bold

  1. Shawna wrote on
    --> 7 June 2011 at 8:22 am

    I love these images with bold red! Beautiful.

  2. Rachel {Little Bits of Lovely} wrote on
    --> 7 June 2011 at 9:50 am

    Definitely a black dress girl but would definitely wear red if I could get away with it! The floral clutch is divine! Gorgeous inspiration xo

  3. Captivated by image wrote on
    --> 7 June 2011 at 9:52 am

    Ada, that clutch is perfect I LOVE it!!! And about the red or black dresses, I’d wear both.

  4. blogalexboutique wrote on
    --> 7 June 2011 at 10:23 am

    Nadal, Balenciaga, La Roja, Alonso, Mengual…all of them from Spain.
    There is Black Dress.
    Great Post.

    Alex b

  5. Aura wrote on
    --> 7 June 2011 at 12:11 pm

    The clucth in the first picture is wonderful. I wouldn’t mind wearing the dress in the last one, either!:)

  6. LittleRus wrote on
    --> 7 June 2011 at 1:10 pm

    That flower clutch bag is so beautiful! It’s like carrying a bunch of roses in your hands. 🙂 I would love to have one like this. Dresses-wise – I am actually a little blue dress kinda girl. I love the intensity and power of red, but very intense colours don’t suit me, I feel (shame, really). That Oscar de la Renta dress is such a gorgeous piece, isn’t it? I love the shoes, too – very princess like.
    Have a beautiful day, darling!
    xxx

  7. LatteLisa wrote on
    --> 7 June 2011 at 1:57 pm

    I think my heart just skipped a beat.

  8. Frédérique wrote on
    --> 7 June 2011 at 4:49 pm

    well, i’m much more jeans than red flowers…but as an accessoire it’s ok !!

  9. Alexis of NorthOnHarper wrote on
    --> 7 June 2011 at 4:59 pm

    Gosh— I WISH I was a red dress girl…. maybe sometime in the future. Don’t get me wrong, I am not a demure black dress girl, but some red? Well after these photos I am inspired!

  10. Joanna wrote on
    --> 7 June 2011 at 5:23 pm

    How wonderful clutch! I love flowery designs… Kisses!

  11. sandy@oohlafroufrou wrote on
    --> 7 June 2011 at 6:03 pm

    What an adorable clutch in the first photo! Soooooo summer!

  12. Kate @ Travelmoon wrote on
    --> 7 June 2011 at 6:28 pm

    Very pretty images! I am more of a black dress kind of girl, but I can convinced to throw on a red dress from time to time 🙂

  13. ashley wrote on
    --> 7 June 2011 at 7:32 pm

    gorgeous..i just love that de la renta print too!! i think i’m a black dress-girl with a red dress-girl hiding inside 😉

    hope you have a great week!!

    xo.ashley

  14. Dawn {The Alternative Wife} wrote on
    --> 7 June 2011 at 7:47 pm

    Love the prints! And the clutch is amazing! What a perfect spring/summer accessory 🙂

  15. la Vinia wrote on
    --> 7 June 2011 at 9:39 pm

    Love the flower-clutch! Looks like a real painting – wonderful!

  16. Rhônya Holman wrote on
    --> 7 June 2011 at 9:41 pm

    Beautiful selection of images! I like it especially the 4th picture that dress is just stunning …
    Great post girl!

    Have a lovely week! =(^.^)=

  17. Mary Jo wrote on
    --> 7 June 2011 at 10:03 pm

    Ada, you’ve captured perfectly how I like red best, with pure white, and made delicate but still bold. That clutch is perfection!

    xoxo Mary Jo

  18. amourette wrote on
    --> 8 June 2011 at 12:36 am

    the red chairs are perfection

  19. Shin wrote on
    --> 8 June 2011 at 5:32 am

    Hi Ada! Wow, I missed that dress from Oscar Dela Renta’s collections! It’s absolutely gorgeous! I would have to say I’m a black dress kind of girl but I’ve been wanting to find the perfect red dress! No luck yet though. Wishing you a fabulous week! xoxoxoo

  20. audrey marie wrote on
    --> 8 June 2011 at 7:48 am

    that flowered clutch is so fun!