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July 4, 2010

For Karen

It's been more than two months since my last post. It's pathetic, I know. I've indulged a bit and chosen boyfriend over blog. Forgive me. In my defence, I didn't think anyone read?

So to all ye faithfull, [who don't comment] I have compiled all that is sheer, mesh, strappy, short and breezy. Yooooou got it, Resort collections!!!

How I am loving this new edition to the runway! and how quickly it is becomming more and more popular. But I fear that this is where the downside of the Resort collections lies. Not everyone can do it. After fawning over the ah-may-zing Chanel 2011 resort show I felt that the pethora of other deigners that had attempted this would follow suit. 3 hours later, after scrolling through 80 more shows...boy was I wrong.

I think the key to resort is the unecessary luxury factor. I mean the clothes are meant for a very niche market. Not all of us set off to some exotic retreat in guava and pomegranate land, Chanel clad in our private jets...no matter how much we'd like to. So accordingly, Resort should be light and comfortable, but at the same time, excessive. It's the extra embellished head-scarf, kaftan, bangles, shoulder sweepers, strappy sandals and over-sized totes. It's indulgence and God it's fun to look at! I think the biggest problem some designers encountered was being 'too evening'. Maxi-dresses are a resort staple, but not in chiffon and ribbon. The same goes for sun-dresses - bold colours and prints, not fitted and subdued.

Resort is about accessories as elaborate as the lychee, mango and midouri drink in your hand and sunglasses as big as your broad-rimmed sun hat, which is as big as your luggage-sized tote.

The following are my favourites from the 2011 Resort Collections, Enjoy!


Is there anything Lanvin can't do? I am absolutely loving the miss-matched wedges and quirky vintage sunnies.


Mui Mui. 'nuff said.



Black and White and oh so 60's at DVF








Channeling black & sheer




crop-tops & tweed



Maxi dresses!







Sun Dresses!





Basically, Chanel covered everything resort, perfectly. And below is the suit I want to get married in. So Bianca Jagger!




1 comments:

  1. LOVE IT
    thanks for dedicating it to me
    i feel so special :)

    keep updating! xx

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