Stephane Rolland

You may have noticed that my blog looks a bit different now. I was getting fed up of my dark background and how all the photos/polyvore sets etc. looked against it so I opted for a very simple white instead. I'm not totally convinced by it yet (though it is growing on me) so I may tweak it a bit more but it's far better than my previous darker one (at least I think so?...). 

It's been raining practically all day and I'm not organised enough to take photos in advance so I decided to leave an outfit post for next time. Instead I'm going to show you a French couture designer called Stephane Rolland. There's not much to say apart from how incredible the quality of these dresses ballgowns is. Have a look for yourself....

Which are your favourites? Which designers do you like?

Spring/Summer 2011

 Autumn/Winter 2011

 Spring/Summer 2012

 Autumn/Winter 2012

Yiqing Yin

This is a new designer to me and I'm really glad I've found them! It was the detailing and texture that caught my eye and the slight resemblance to Alexander McQueen. I personally think these designs are all incredible but that's all subject to opinion, so what do you think? 

Autumn/Winter 2011

 Summer/Spring 12

 Autumn/Winter 12

 Spring/Summer 13

Style icon: Blake Lively

I've always loved Blake Lively's style. To tell you the truth, I don't know much about her. I know she's in Gossip Girl (I've never seen it, is it any good?) but apart from that I'm not very familiar with her work. She has caught my attention though for having amazing style. I often flick through a magazine and find myself drawn to something she's worn on the red carpet or to an awards ceremony. If anyone knows how to pick a good dress, it's her. Whatever she wears, she seems to look stunning.  She's clearly a fan of Marchesa since a large majority of her dresses seem to have been designed by them, and so am I - out of all of her outfits I'd say they're my favourites (I have this obsession over volume and texture!). Not only does Blake Lively wear great dresses, but her other outfits (such as the one below wearing trousers) look brilliant too.  

What do you think of her style?