{places: backstage at valentino}

. . . and while we're on the topic of magic, heartstoppingly lovely backstage at valentino couture . . .







{backstage at valentino couture from vogue.com via studded hearts}

{like a fairytale: elie saab, paris}

. . . reminiscent of the complete and utter enchantment of the spring couture collection, . . . the elie saab fall couture collection, with its "diaphanous, fairy princess dresses [that] felt of this paris moment", were nothing short of magic . . .









{images & quote: elie saab fall couture 2011 collection via style.com}

{runway inspiration: elie saab, paris}

. . . elie saab never fails to be utterly breathtaking, and when you finally catch your breath, you will scarcely be prepared for the utter beauty of the latest spring couture collection, a flourish of mousseline and sheer décolleté, of tulle and organza, and flowers piled at the shoulder and tied with grosgrain at the waist, and all in glittery, fairytale shades of silver and champagne . . .









{p.s.} more of this collection

{images: elie saab spring couture 2011 collection via tsf}