Michael Kors Resort 2013 look for less

Those who’ve read my blog for a while know that I adore Michael Kors. Sometimes I may not write about his collections,  but there are always, always pieces and looks that I save and admire.

This particular outfit from Resort 2013 is one of those I love. I think it’s about the gorgeous golden brocade lace and the silhouette that slims down the top part so beautifully.

A great thing about Michael Kors designs is that many can be used as inspiration and re-created from less expensive clothes and accessories. Since the sales season began I’ve been busy browsing for the best of the best until I found my perfect trio below.

So if you have fallen in love with Michael Kors Resort or been looking for a special outfit, this might be the one to consider.

Click to buy: Sweater, Chloe + Cotton lace skirt, Karen Millen + Gold silk, leath & crystal sandals, Unze

Photo source: elle.com

Christian Dior Resort 2013

Once I asked my husband if we could get a video player in addition to sleek and shiny DVD/BlueRay extravaganza that, of course, could do more or less anything apart from probably serving you coffee in bed. I sort of thought that a video player would be the best way to watch my old VHS tapes. Not that they were precious in any way, nothing nostalgic or family related.

Mr gave me a puzzled look as if I suddenly spoke perfect Japanese and said “No”. “Why would I want to go back when technology makes new things so beautiful and exciting to use?” he added. He had a point (while I am probably losing it right now).

In a strange way, Bill Gayttens Resort was that video player. It felt like it. Don’t get me wrong, the collection was beautiful and very wearable. The presentation was immaculate just like the cut. But, as horrible as it may sound, I was happy about Gayttens departure from the Maison Dior.

The house is desperate for a fashion designer because Gaytten isn’t one. While every collection created by him was inspired by the archives, this one WAS the archives. Re-worked to avoid complicated corsetry and fancy weighty undergarments, it looked so very much like the New Look.

He truly showed his ability to construct and recreate beautiful clothes, but totally lost it when it came to originality, vision and je ne sais quoi that one has to have in order to be a fashion designer and move forward.

Missing Galliano so badly right now…

Photo source: fashionising.com

Nina Ricci Resort 2013

Nina Ricci Resort collections are highly dangerous for my emotional health. I want them. I want the dresses, accessories (especially gold cuff, statement rings and clutch), and, of course, the shoes… Wedges in a colour of blueberry ice-cream, rope leather sandals and gorgeous flats because dreaming of one pair just wouldn’t be enough (greedy mind, I know, I know – naughty insatiable mind…)

What would you choose? The delicate sparkling sequined coat, the silks in pale powdery pink or covered in butterfly prints? The lace or raffles?

Gorgeous collection to dream about and use an inspiration. Daytime dressing up like a little Parisienne… Playing asymmetrics with cashmere… Paying your toes in delicious ripe cherry rouge noir and dipping your fingers in barely there shades… Wearing flats with an evening dress… And never forgetting about importance of gorgeous lingerie because sometimes it just likes to play peek-a-boo… Why not? Perhaps it’s one of those subtle ways to channel your inner Nina Ricci girl…

Rachel Zoe Resort 2013

I can guess what some people may say after seeing today’s title, but yes, that’s right, among so many Resort collection, Rachel Zoe stood out for me as soon as I saw it. It was impeccable in a way it was executed, coloured, styled and presented. The blend of soft peachy and mint hues, crisp white and rich bright blues, pinks and oranges to caress or electrify the mind, prints that made me think of summer fields full of beautiful cornflower blooms and silky poppy petals trembling in the wind, straight to the point attitude of classy suits, flirty, carefree and coquettish pleats and ruffles, a bit of seventies, gorgeous jewellery, beautiful footwear, especially those teasingly semi-transparent white and nude boots, soft as butter handbags, sunglasses, flowing endless scarves…

Those little ideas like pushing the sleeves of your jacket to reveal the long sleeves of a classic shirt (so genius! and actually made me think of Victorian times somehow), wearing a long cardi over that mint dress (I can definitely do it with my Tibi one) or the messy but still groomed hair.

Perfection I couldn’t help falling in love with. And yes, I know it may be hard to many to accept Rachel Zoe in her new role, but I also have a feeling that it’s only because she makes it look totally effortless – an ability only given to people who are very good at something they do. With her Resort 2013 she made me feel excited, happy and alive and it’s not that often I feel that way about clothes (as much as I love and appreciate them).

Chanel Cruise 2013

When Karl Lagerfeld mixes together a dose of Marie Antoinette playfulness and charm, a straight to the point rock-n-roll attitude, plenty of classic Chanel tweed covered in embroidery, a bit of denim and leather, a few elegant hats and bags, tops it all up with crystal and pearl jewellery, spices with the most unexpected creepers and optional Chanel watering can, it becomes a magic love potion. Modern, fresh and absolutely irresistible!

Watch the show on official Chanel website to experience it because photos don’t do it any justice.