Advent Calender Wishlist: Day Fourteen

I'm going crazy for Lanvin with these gorgeous diamond print canvas high tops from net-a-porter. Whilst they wouldn't be ideal to wear before the sun starts coming out for longer periods of time, they are perfect for spring evening when it's still a little cold but you don't want to wrap up in winter layers.

Wear with skinny J Brands, printed shirt and a black blazer for a simple yet stylish look.

Lanvin SS 2012

It all began with oh so heavy shoulders at Lanvin this weekend (by way of shoulder pads of course, not depression).  Models strutted out in high wasted pencil skirts and stunning long sleeved tops in this dark and Gothic collection.

Alber Elbaz had his models don crucifix' and heavily embellished snakes that curled around their necks and heels so strappy and simple that they were barely noticeable compared to the garments they were accessorizing.  Plenty of paneling was used on skirts and dresses like, in some cases to add more embellishment and other to introduce split seams.

 

Whilst the collection was stunningly dark, it seemed only right to end this Spring/Summer collection on a bright note, by way of gorgeous blue and green dresses made from fabrics such as silk and chiffon which were gathered at just the right places to show just that extra hint of flesh that makes the Lanvin woman so alluring.

VMA's 2011

Those of you who know me, will know how much I <3 MTV awards.  Like literally, aside from Christmas, they are my favourite time of year.  I actually save the dates in my diary just incase for some abnormal reason I forget.  Now, out of all three, the VMA's are probably my least favourite, but still worth setting an evening aside for.  And this year didn't disappoint.  There was Lady Gaga's drag queen act, Beyonce's pregnancy announcement and Jay-Z and Kanye bought Otis to the world (I''d heard it before all be it a fuzzy version, and I wont lie, as a massive Jay-Z and Kanye fan I am HUGELY disappointed!).  However, the outfits more than made up for any disappointments the night bought.

First up is Katy Perry, yes that is pink hair, yes she is dressed up in an Asian style Versace dress.  But the fact that it is made by the famous Italian design house in no excuse for this outfit.  Katie, the most nominated female of the night, usually flaunts her gorgeous figure in quirky, yet sexy numbers, with her dark black hair deepening her already stunning features.  I'm not sure if it's being married to Russel brand that has done this, or if this is just another spin off of the world that Gaga has created for us, but Katie, this look has got to go.

Nikki Minaj, where to start.  Another spawn of the Gaga era.  This confectionary/ plush toys ensemble is just shocking.  The multi coloured hair looked good, the pink hair looked good, but this is just a step to far.  She may usually look quirky, but good quirky, this is just trying too hard gone wrong.  Gaga wasn't joking when she talked of 'Little Monsters'

Ahh Lady G herself.  No stranger to making headlines at MTV awards, we had the Meat Dress, the Red Lace, so this year, by all means with rather toned down.  She went for the drag queen act this year, dressing as male 'alter ego' Jo Calderone, which many of us will recognize from the 'You and I' video.  She then went on to attempt to initiate a kiss with Britney Spears, only to be told 'I already did that, i'm an old fashioned girl'.

Ok, crazy and needtobeburnt outfits aside, onto some of the better options.  First up is Adele, who wore Burberry, a simple black dress with an embellished neckline - one which suited her perfectly.  Accessorising the outfit she had simple black shoes, with a gold trim, her flawless make up, as usual and a bouffant hairdo.  There's a reason this girls a winner, and the VMA's were no exception.

Katy Homes.  The girl well known for her usually dreary dress sense garnered mix reactions from her outfit choice this weekend.  No doubt about it this Azzedine Alaia number was the perfect choice for her delicate frame.  Yet the footwear were perhaps not the best idea, these Proenza Schoeller boots would have look more at home on someone wearing skinny jeans and a gilet.

Finally, the star of the night. Miss Beyonce Knowles.  Not only announcing her pregnancy, but looking as stunning as ever in the asymmetric Lanvin gown.  God that girl is a winner.