Haute Couture's New Face?

As we are all well aware, the Haute Couture shows of Fall 2012 were fabulous as always, but it was Christian Dior's collection that left me wondering. It's the first one without John Galliano as the driving force, so naturally the fashion world was waiting. And to be perfectly honest, I loved it! Bill Gayten definitely has an amazing expressive side as a designer, and the clothes were stunning! Here are a few of my favourite looks. What were your thoughts on the collection? Which is your favourite? And is this whole Bill Gayten hype just a fad? I loved how the collection flowed from soft pastels to wild birds-of-paradise-like colours, and then to, of course, the ball gowns. Gorgeous! Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and talk soon!

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Aztec Influence

Over the last few seasons, we've seen fashion houses, new and classical alike, begin to introduce more prints and neurotic designs alongside the minimalist style that has been popping up all over the place. One of these prints is a little something called Aztec.

Yeah yeah, ancient religion, how boring, but the name is deceiving - the pattern itself is absolutely stunning, definitely one of my favourites. Let me know what you think! x

Karl Lagerfeld + Macy's

IT'S HERE! Get excited everyone, Karl Lagerfeld's Macy's collection is here! I don't think anyone can stop me from being on the website for at least the next 48 hours!!!

Check out the collections here :)

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Zee Bikini

The summer season comes with many perks - fabulously extended holidays, days at the beach and the beloved shorts are always a welcoming sight - but one thing an alarming number of fashionistas get wrong is the basics, and it's not the amount of SPF in your sun tan lotion.

Swimwear pieces are more important than people give credit for; the right bikini can shrink your hips and bring out the brown you didn't know existed in your skin. But more times than not many get so caught up in the latest couture that we forget the necessities for a day at the beach!

These trends, as you may have noticed, don't move in quite the same cycle as other fashion trends; this is because it can be exhaustingly difficult to reinvent the bikini or monokini, and designers are sadly limited to what they can actually do. Despite this, one piece and bikini trends are certainly still influenced by other fashion trends; cutaway clothing, one-shouldered pieces, fetish fashion, high end sportswear - you name it!

So at the end of the day, it all comes down to one question; what swimsuit trends can we expect for 2011 and 2012? You'd be right to guess that these trends have been altered. So here's a guide into the key looks that have been heating the catwalks for this summer!

Ruffled Swimsuits
It may be the inspiration of vintage swimwear on 2011 and 2012, or it's just the need for women to fund a distinct and feminine way for their swimsuits to stand out - whatever it is, I'm loving !it! Ruffled bikinis and swimsuits are one of the major swimwear trends of the coming seasons, so chop chop to the shops!

Crochet Bikinis
Influenced both by the return of 1970s fashion and the crochet clothing trend that took last summer by storm, crochet swimsuits and open weave pieces are not just on-trend this season, but a must-have fashionable swimwear style. They may not be the most practical to swim in but hey, they're gorgeous!

One Shoulder Styles
This coveted style was all the rage back in 2009, but as 2010 progressed they, like the trend that inspired them, sadly began to lose popularity. However, while they may not be the 'must-have' trend of the season, they're still an awesome little number to have on hand!

Of course, there's always the classical bikini, which serves as a fool-proof back-up plan in any scenario, but aren't these just so much cuter?! Comment below, you know you want to!
Love E ♥