louis vuitton, resort 2009

 

   

Whilst browsing through style.com, I came across the Louis Vuitton Resort 2009 Collection. And the surprising thing was: I instantly fell in love. It’s just a bit weird, perhaps a bit alarming that I even thought that, nonetheless publicly proclaimed my love for LV’s most recent collection for all the world to see. I’ve never really liked the brand; usually I’d just overlook it with the occasional bits of “What was Marc Jacob thinking?!” for it was always just so… blah (for lack of a better word – or sound, for that matter – to describe LV). But the Resort Collection, on the other hand, was incredible & impeccably simple yet beautifully structured. Either it’s the apocalypse/I’ve gone insane or Louis Vuitton has taken a turn.

Perhaps I’m biased when I say that it is definitely the latter, in the sense that I probably would rather not call myself insane (just yet). But all of that aside, I am not one to fall in love with the monogram emblazoned bags (*ahem* Louis Vuitton, guilty as charged). It does seem a bit obnoxious, if not too much, but on the pink tote, it looks lovely! Since it is all in one color, the monogrammed logo acts as a print that adds interest and dimension to an otherwise simple bag. That color is rather alluring too; hot pink is such a fabulous color that brightens up any outfit, any time of day. And that size – absolutely perfect for toting anything and everything anywhere, from my beloved laptop, to a few books, the usual necessities, and maybe even a change of clothing (in case?)!

Oh, how that bag, in all its perfections: color, size, and structure, makes me swoon! And it works rather well with a simple black dress. I love the casual look of this one; it can be easily worn in the day, belted, and paired with some statement shoes (like the pink lucite ones that match the bag!). Adorable, I say! The slightly more formal LBD, to the left, is just as fabulous. The perfect cocktail or evening dress, the length is sweet, the back saucy. I love it when a dress (or any item of clothing, for that matter) is constructed so perfectly that it accentuates and hides. This dress does exactly that (through my judgement from the image): the dress is not too tight, but fitted enough to show curves. The little pouf of a skirt hides what a woman generally wishes to disguise or thin – the thighs, the stomach, and of course, the little bum of a behind. It hits at the right length where the legs of the wearer is elongated whether she is short or tall; it also happens to be a modest hemline which makes it appropriate for almost any occasion.

And these next two pieces from the collection hardly look Louis Vuitton! If I had not known the designer label, I would have guessed the dress to be a hybrid of Gucci meets Versace meets Donna Karan (Spring 09, that is). Anything but Louis! LV definitely has taken a youthful turn; this dress, though modest in the amount of skin shown, is a rather refreshing alternative to the stuffy silhouettes & starched wools. The fabric is heavenly, pleated and falling at all the right places to create this beautiful Grecian effect. It’s like a maxi dress gone glamorous, for lack of a better phrase of description. Just imagine wearing it, hair loose in the wind on a summery day in Greece…

That A-line jacket would be such a wonderful addition to any closet, regardless of the season. I’m in love with the boxy, cropped fit. The shiny material adds a bit of glam, upgrading the typical coat from boring to fabulous. The colors are magnificent too; just a few asymmetrical lines brushed in carefree strokes of yellow, black, and blue creates a soft watercolor effect that balances the squarish structure. Not only is the piece versatile, but can transform outfits from simply “blah” (there goes that word again) to “am-ah-zing” (as the one & only Rachel Zoe would say). Wear it over a little black dress to lighten up the colors; pair it with a simple black tee/tank with jeans; wear it to work with a loose tank tucked into high waisted trousers. Oh, the possiblities!

xoxo,

La C.

P.S. I really am being ridiculously spoiled here – yet another award was bestowed upon me, this time by the loveliest and sweetest girls ever, Hui (well, if I am to be all technical, then I should address you by your proper name: Sylvia Eloise) & Rachel of Fashion is Tension! Thank you so much, darlings – receiving it made my day!