Bohemian Chic

I forgot to mention in my last post that Oscar de la Renta has a Tumblr account.  Well, it actually belongs to the Oscar PR Girl and she will be posting behind the scenes photos of the atelier and more.  One of the photos on there now is of Loulou de la Falaise who collaborates on the jewelry for Oscar de la Renta.  At first this seemed like an odd pairing but I think Loulou's bohemian chic style complements Oscar's uptown girl aesthetic.  The jewelry is always fantastic and it's clear from Loulou's own home in Paris seen here that she is a collector of not only necklaces and bracelets but interesting furniture and accessories.  Loulou mentions in Dressing the Home that her decor is less studied than her fashion designs and definitely has a certain joie de vivre that could never be achieved with a decorator.  C'est magnafique!

Photos from Dressing the Home and Elle Decoration

Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2011

There are many people who suggest that fashion runway shows are a waste of time.  They take a lot of hours and money to plan but result in a twelve minute show. Every time I attend an Oscar de la Renta fashion show, I am reminded of the magic that happens when you see the fashions come down the runway in person.  They are an important event for the editors and buyers because you can't see in photos the movement of the dresses or the way the light hits the beading and embroidery.  These photos of just some of my favorites from the Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2011 show don't really do the gorgeous outfits justice but they give you an idea of just some of the magic I saw yesterday.  Pre-fall collections as well as resort usually stay a little under the radar and always offer options that you don't see over played in every magazine.  It's too bad we'll have to wait for them though, I saw some fabulous options for the holidays!

Photos from Style.com