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Valentino spring 2011

            Flowing fabrics and classic necklines are very present in this collection. The details on these extravagant gowns leave me drooling. The romantic floral details, lace overlays, and delicate ruffles are bringing ladylike back. The fabrics of are extremely delicate and give a small amount of sex appeal however I find that the cap sleeves and square necklines on some of the pieces in the collection, paired as well with the flowing fabric and floral details seems to be a little too frou-frou for anyone who isn’t a size negative zero to pull off. With all the embellishments and details to boot someone who might be curvier might be drawing a little too much attention by covering their butt in ruffles. Also I could live without the stiff blue fabric featured in some of the skirt suits, it is the opposite of the airy fabric in the rest of the collection and doesn’t seem to flow.

            I am loving the lace, the incorporation of this detail do not compromise the lines or structure of the pieces. The use of neutral colours in this collection, like black and white, are used to tone down the lace so that there are no wild colours to overload the pieces. The show stopping floor length gown in blush is my favourite, it is sheer enough to have some sex appeal however the neckline and romanticism make sure that this doesn’t become crass.