Best Dressed: The Love Ball 2011

Last night was Natalia Vodianova’s annual Love Ball that took place at Valentino Garavani’s Château de Wideville. Every year since 2005, the supermodel has brought together the most famous designers and celebrities for a large charity event in favor of the Naked Heart Foundation, an association that helps underprivileged children in Russia.

PhotobucketValentino Garavani & Natalia Vodianova

This year’s theme? The white fairy tale. Gorgeous fashion and equally gorgeous people…all gathering for a great cause. This definitely calls for a best dressed post!

PhotobucketOlivia Palermo

That dress is like liquid on her…it’s absolutely stunning. But my favorite part? That bag! Anything that sparkles with feathers is okay fabulous in my book.

PhotobucketMargherita Missoni

At the most formal events, I seem to find Margherita wearing a belt (which tends to make things more casual) yet she always looks perfectly appropriate for the occasion..and it works for her. I LOVE this dress. Ruffles, metallics and Missoni…sounds like the complete package.

PhotobucketDaphne Guinness

Daphne can wear anything and everything…and she’ll always be fierce. Who else could pull off a rainbow Alexander McQueen caftan gown with an extraordinary headpiece? [hopefully me one day]

PhotobucketCaroline Sieber

This outfit is definitely different than most of the crowd, but I appreciate that. Although this looks like a combination of a blouse, leather shorts and a corset, it just works here. Oh and that Louis Vuitton Monogram Nova Minaudiere bag is one of my favorite things Louis Vuitton has ever produced. [note: I’m a sucker for tassels]

PhotobucketAnna Dello Russo

A best dressed post at a fashion event would not be complete without some ADR. Looking stunning in a Roberto Cavalli gown, I imagine this is what she’d look like at her wedding (except with a custom fruit headpiece instead of the flowers). As always, I live for Anna Dello Russo.

Photos: Harpers Bazaar

A Missoni Holiday: Interview With Margherita Missoni

Missoni Resort 2012 became available on Moda Operandi today. Although I wanted everything (as always), I decided to restrain myself…for now. However, I came across Moda Operandi’s online magazine and today they featured an interview with my style icon, Margherita Missoni.

Why a Missoni holiday? Because the Missoni Resort 2012 collection was inspired by a getaway to Europe or Asia circa 1920. Moda Operandi states “you only need two or three of these easy outfits for an impromptu getaway” but I have to disagree…because I think I need the whole collection 🙂

See the full interview here

Missoni For Target Photos

As you can imagine, Missoni x Target is probably the most excited I’ve ever been for a collaboration. Not only because I live for Missoni, but this collaboration is a complete lifestyle collection. Missoni homewear anyone? Or a multicolor zig zag bike? Yes and YES! (and I don’t even ride bikes)

So how pumped was I when the Missoni for Target ad photos leaked today? You have no idea…especially because my fashion icon Margherita herself is modeling the collection.

Note to self: matching your dress, headband AND suitcase totally works.

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Currently Channeling: Margherita Missoni

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In honor of my latest purchase, a vintage Missoni dress, I wanted to dedicate a blog post to the heiress and face of the brand, Margherita Missoni (who also happens to be one of my style icons). Not only is she absolutely gorgeous, but she can pull off just about anything and everything she wears. Only Margherita could wear a floor-length dress and her signature Missoni headband (sporting it “hippie-style” of course) to a black-tie event…and get away with it. She has such a sweet and refreshing face that I just can’t help but think, “why aren’t we friends yet Margherita?”

Some of my favorite Margherita Missoni moments:

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At the Chanel Fine Jewelry Dinner 2008

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At the Rome International Film Festival 2008

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At the Costume Institute Party 2004

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At the amFAR New York Gala 2010