Désir du jour - Victoria Beckham

Who would have thought a former spice girl would become not only a modern day style icon, but one of the most popular designers of today. Victoria Beckham's tailored designs have been spotted on celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Drew Barrymore and Demi Moore to name a few. Flattering a wide range of different body shapes, Beckham's designs are a blend of structured lines and feminine features.

Beckham in her designs

Unlike other designers, Beckham is the perfect brand ambassador for her label. She is always seen wearing at least one item from her brand, whether that be a dress, jeans, bag or sunglasses. Arguably the second most anticipated outfit behind Catherine Middleton in the royal wedding, Beckham didn't disappoint, wearing a navy dress from her 2011 Fall collection, accessorised with a Victoria Beckham clutch.

After success with her denim, perfume and sunglasses line, Beckham released her much anticipated dress collection at the 2008 New York Fashion Week. Made of silk, wool and organza, Beckham's designs impressed critics with their classic shapes and careful attention to detail. Each dress in her 6 collections has been given a number. Beckham has designed 129 dresses to date.


Favouring high-end designer bags such as Hermes, Beckham soon launched a range of luxury bags. Featuring clutches and large travel bags, Beckham's beautiful designs have been crafted out of the finest leather, suede, lizard and alligator skin.

I love the unexpected colour combination of this two-tone blush and navy lizard and leather clutch. You may not be able to have David Beckham, but you can chanel Victoria's style with this beautiful bag, available on Net-A-Porter for £1,867.66.



Information sourced from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Beckham
Images courtesy of http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/105774

Long Live McQueen - Royal Wedding Part 1

After months of speculation, Catherine Middleton chose a beautiful lace detailed dress by British designer Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen to celebrate her wedding to Prince William. Working with Burton to design the dress, Middleton wanted a dress that combined modern and traditional elements which was true to the Alexander McQueen label.

The lace applique for the bodice and skirt was hand-made by the Royal School of Needlework using a lace-making technique which originated in Ireland in the 1820s.

Catherine's sister and chief bridesmaid Philippa Middleton wore a modified 2009 McQueen pre-fall gown which had the same lace and buttons as the bride.

Victoria Beckham looked lovely in a Victoria Beckham 2011 navy fall dress (which hid her baby bump), Victoria Beckham clutch, Philip Treacy hat and custom designed 6 inch Christian Louboutins. David Beckham looked stylish in a Ralph Lauren 3 piece suit and top hat, with his OBE medal pinned to his right lapel.

Prince Harry's on-off girlfriend Chelsy Davy wore a custom made aqua green Alberta Ferretti skirt and off-the-shoulder jacket with a bow at the back, which was one of two outfits made for her by the design house for the day. The second will be a full length navy gown with cutout detail on the back. Her hat was made by milliner Victoria Grant.

Supporting Australian designers, Prime Minister Julia Gillard wore a knee-length navy skirt by Anthea Crawford, a Carla Zampatti camisole and oyster coloured Aurelio Costarella jacket. Her shoes and handbag are designed by Alan Pinkus and her fascinator was purchased from David Jones.

Click here for Part 2 of the Royal Wedding fashion.

All the best to the happy couple!

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Information sourced from http://www.officialroyalwedding2011.org/
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