Latest dresses from Elie Saab Ready-to-Wear Spring 2011 Collection

I found myself engulfed tonight by dresses that define both elegance and femininity in an almost dream-like manner. There is something in the way Ellie Saab designs his dresses. He is able to visualize how his dress would create luxury and power in a woman yet mixes it with softness and comfort. I'm quite surprised, I would be so willingly wear everything from his Ready-to-Wear Spring 2011 Collection. This isn't my case for all designers. How many designers outfits are looking good on the runway but would never make me confident and comfortable to wear.

Ellie Saab is a Lebanese fashion designer who's self-made and self-trained. He started designing dresses and outfits at age 9 for his sisters using his mother's table cloths and curtains. At age 18, he put up his first atelier at Lebanese and all his evening gowns and wedding dresses were well-received. He must be a genius beyond his age.

He worked his way up to attain fame and expand his empire. But what made him a star was actually that dress that Halle Berry wore at the Oscars in 2002 when she received her first Oscar award. Since then, several A-list celebrities embraced his designs.

Rarely do I spend hours looking and studying designers' dresses because I bar myself from spending too much money for too expensive designs that are beyond my means. I have projects in mind that would make my future, therefore, I need to save my money. Meantime, just let me dream for all these alluring dresses.

photo credit: eliesaab.com

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Dress for Love - 10% Coupon Code - at Boutique to You

At times, you have to be really looking hard to find the best designers pieces that are seen worn by celebs. What's more? At times, you have to be very lucky to avail these not just-from-any-other-mall pieces being put on sale. However, at times, you simply have to check Creative Fashion to see which hot designer fashions are spotted on sale. We are always well informed, right girls?






From upper left:

• Swing into style with the Lauren Moshi Poodle Tencel Swing Tank. This tencel/cotton blend tank features a swing-y shape and Moshi's signature "Poodle" sketch print. Bubblegum pink. Fabric: 70% tencel, 30% cotton Our Price:
  

• As worn by Vanessa Hudgens and Kristin Cavallari! The Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Luella Wedge Sandals are F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S! These gladiator sandals feature six (count 'em!) buckles and a zipper front. Put that on top of a 4.5" platform wedge heel, and you've got an amazing pair of sandals! Available in rich cognac brown leather with brown heel.
  

• As seen on Taylor Momsen! The Gypsy 05 Shreds Tunic is punk-inspired style at its best. This modern fit tunic features a unique shredded back...so show it off!
  

• The Lauren Moshi Poodle Long Sleeve Classic Tee has classic t-shirt styling with fashion-forward printing. Features long sleeves and a wide neck with Moshi's signature "Poodle" printing.

I guess you are really lucky to be reading this far because we have a code that would take 10% off your order. It's "love10". Also, better check the site's SALE department, there are many items that are over 70% off.

Can you ask more than a celebrity focussed designer fashions?

Shop Apple Bottoms for Valentine's Day

Bold & Intriguing - Shop Valentine's Day.

Oh, if it be to choose and call thee mine, love, thou art every day my Valentine! ~Thomas Hood

When love is not madness, it is not love. ~Pedro Calderon de la Barca

Many are the starrs I see, but in my eye no starr like thee. ~English saying used on poesy rings

Love - a wildly misunderstood although highly desirable malfunction of the heart which weakens the brain, causes eyes to sparkle, cheeks to glow, blood pressure to rise and the lips to pucker. ~Author Unknown

I claim there ain't
Another Saint
As great as Valentine.
~Ogden Nashall

Must, bid the Morn awake!
Sad Winter now declines,
Each bird doth choose a mate;
This day's Saint Valentine's.
For that good bishop's sake
Get up and let us see
What beauty it shall be
That Fortune us assigns.
~Michael Drayton

To all the girls in love, this post is for you. You might be in love with yourself, with your job, with your boyfriend, with your hubby, or with your new designers shoes, all the same, you are blessedly in love.

Our little saint cupid is preparing his bow and arrow, so you girls take care, he might choose to hit you.

But good enough is the shop Apple Bottoms, their big treat for the days of heart are these lovely creations.

Bold and intriguing styles are their treat for Valentines, for all the girls in love, including me.

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Stay in love!

Boutique to You - SALE on sale items - 20% Off Code

Hello girls! Now that we start smelling the fragrance of spring, wouldn't it be good to give room to some designers spring fashion collection? It is a treat to be able to get these xoxo jackets that are on sale up to 70% off. Now, I give you time to decide which is your pick. And by the way, keep reading because at the end of this post, I will reveal the code that would give you an additional 20% discount for all already discounted items.

From the upper left, in order:

• Heartloom Boyfriend Jacket, Our Price: $198.00 Sale Price: $149.99 You Save $48.01!

• BB DAKOTA Leather Jacket Our Price: $110.00 Sale Price: $59.99 You Save $50.01!

• Mike & Chris Weller Motorcycle Jacket Our Price: $214.00 Sale Price: $129.99 You Save $84.01!

• Mike & Chris Wesley Motorcycle Jacket Our Price: $745.00 Sale Price: $499.99 You Save $245.01!

• Mike & Chris Bennet Denim Jacket Our Price: $374.00 Sale Price: $199.99 You Save $174.01!

• Doma Leather Basic Bomber Jacket Our Price: $525.00 Sale Price: $399.99 You Save $125.01!

I cannot seem to resist all the items displayed. This little shopaholic in me is craving and pushing. I need a little help here, a little rationalism.

Oh wait, let me tell you a little secret. I do have a significant number of designers items. But most of them were actually bought through sale.

I reason, that at least, it is more practical to acquire expensive items if they are on sale.

Sometimes, if I go window shopping, I think that it's going to be purely window shopping. Yet, as you can guess, it does not always end that way. Did it ever happen to you? You don't plan to buy anything, but suddenly you see something so enticing that you cannot resist? And it is worse if the item is on sale.

Well, although it happens to me most of the time, I always do not regret the items that I bring home.

Okay, so enough rants about sale and jackets. Let's take a look at a salad picks for my new addition to my closet. Hmmm, why not? If they are at a crazy sale price?

From the upper left, in order:

• Siwy Denim Hannah Jean in Glaze Wash, Our Price: $195.00 Sale Price: $99.90 You Save $95.10!

• Elan International Long Sleeve Wrap Shrug, Our Price: $30.00 Sale Price: $17.99 You Save $12.01!

• Goddis Lindsay Wrap in Dusk Our Price: $212.00 Sale Price: $129.99 You Save $82.01!

• Jack by BB DAKOTA Ollaberry Dress Our Price: $58.00 Sale Price: $39.99 You Save $18.01!

• Rosegold Helen Studded Harness Boot, Our Price: $230.00 Sale Price: $159.99 You Save $70.01!

• Gustto Folina Bag Our Price: $640.00 Sale Price: $399.99 You Save $240.01!

There, you've seen my fave picks. Now it's your turn. Visit Boutique to You and experience a glorious taste of all the designers clothes and accesories on sale. And for the code? Just enter "getmore20" to take an additional 20% off already reduced items. Enjoy ;)

Mercedes_Benz Fashion Week 2010 takes the excitement to New York

Tell me girls; is there any fashion blogger here who does not keep track of what’s new in the fashion designers’ world? Is there anyone who does not feel envious upon knowing that someone’s blog got noticed and that fashion girl behind the blog got invited to attend a fashion week? Oh, let’s be real here. Getting invited to a fashion week and getting the opportunity to attend one is just any other fashion girl’s dream.

Wouldn’t you be ecstatic to see all the latest designers clothes ? I always make sure I get updated with what’s new in the runway. Although above that, I make sure that I identify which designs actually hit the streets.

Now, what really makes me excited is the upcoming Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City on February 11-18. This is going to be a rampage of Fall fashion for 2010. What beats the excitement under the tents? The gossips, the news and fashion updates would be at hand all for you to grab and write.

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week takes the excitement at a new location but still in New York, the center of glamour and fashion. How I dream to get there and be one of those fashion bloggers sharing the tents, entirely glamorous and freaking busy with all the events? I know what I would do if I were there. I would sleep early and would try to skip most of the late night parties so I would not miss any day-time event. I would take everything documented. And I know that I would need to bring my own food to supply me through the days so that even if the food for everyone finishes quickly, I would not be bothered. I need to be focused. Otherwise, isn’t this my biggest dream?