Friday, 21 November 2014

Pirelli Calendar Model

Another one of my weekend reading!!


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2843116/Plus-size-Pirelli-Calendar-model-Candice-Huffine-plays-Fifties-bombshell-glamorous-retro-inspired-shoot.html


http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-11-20/pirelli-models-candice-huffine-and-carolyn-murphy-on-the-power-of-curves-and-the-tyranny-of-instagram.html






  

  

  




































Farewell Mr. Oscar De La Renta

The world bids Viva Forever to another Fashion Genius...
And my personal tribute to him...

Oscar De La Renta


Though he wasn't particularly known for his designs for curvy women, but he did do some splendid jobs on celebrities like Beyonce, I personally love his designs because they were just simply breathtaking...every single unique design. Below are few favourite numbers...

The Stylish Corporate Woman

✪ Oscar De La Renta Resort 2013 ✪ http://www.vogue.com/collections/resort-2013/oscar-de-la-renta/review/#/collection/runway/resort-2013/oscar-de-la-renta/   Oscar de la Renta Oscar de la Renta


Oscar de la Renta Fall 2013Oscar de la Renta This would be so classy and vibrant at work (only if!): Oscar de la Renta ● wool crepe dress


The Cocktail Chick

Oscar de la Renta | S/S 2014 Oscar de la Renta.Spring 2015. Oscar de la Renta Resort 2015 Collection


The Hollywood Style Queen

Oscar de la Renta.Spring 2015.  Oscar de la Renta  Oscar de la Renta Spring 2009 RTW

Oscar de la Renta FW 2014  ✪ Oscar De La Renta Resort 2013 ✪ http://www.vogue.com/collections/resort-2013/oscar-de-la-renta/review/#/collection/runway/resort-2013/oscar-de-la-renta/ Oscar de la Renta

Oscar de la Renta.Spring 2015.  Oscar de la Renta Fall 2011 RTW  Karlie Kloss in Oscar de la Renta. Photo David Sims for Vogue May | http://beautifuldresscollections.blogspot.com

Oscar de la Renta.Spring 2015.     jaglady  Oscar de la Renta Spring 2013♥✤ | KeepSmiling | BeStayBeautiful  Oscar de la Renta Cleopatra gold and bejeweled evening gown. www.misskrizia.com


Mr. De La Renta was not only known for his work on evening dresses or day wear collections but he was very well known for his splendid Bridal Collections...
 
Oscar de la Renta's Spring 2015 Bridal Collection - Oscar de la Renta from #InStyle


Oscar de la Renta Spring 2011 RTW - Runway Photos - Fashion Week - Runway, Fashion Shows and Collections - Vogue


Stunning illusion lace wedding gown. Oscar de la Renta, Fall 2014


Oscar De La Renta 2013 Wedding  Oscar De La Renta 2015 #wedding dress collection: http://www.weddingandweddingflowers.co.uk/article/1025/oscar-de-la-renta-2015-bridal-collection


www.oscardelarenta.com, Oscar de la Renta 2014 bridal pink tulle gown ivory flowers pink wrap  Strapless, sweetheart neckline ball gown // Oscar De La Renta


I remember I only got to know about his bridal designs when I watched Sex & The City as you can see below when Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica  Parker) was going to marry Mr Big (Chris North) (1st round) :

Carrie Bradshaw's Oscar de la Renta wedding gown



Sarah Jessica Parker in Oscar de la Renta. I just loves it when she says it in the movie, “…Oscar de la Renta…”

This picture above was from part of the show as well, when Sarah Jessica Parker in her character Carrie Bradshaw was modelling his designs for a magazine shoot


Some of the real life famous brides...


August 1998 Eliza Reed marries Alexander Bolen in a dress by her stepfather Oscar de la Renta
Mr. Oscar De La Renta fitting his stepdaughter Eliza Reed's wedding dress


Vogue Weddings: 120 Years of Posh Nuptials - The Cut Minnie Cushing and Peter Beard. The bride wore Oscar.
Minnie Cushing & Peter Beard on their wedding back in 1967


Huma Abedin's Oscar De La Renta wedding gown.  Love the A line and shading effect!
Huma Abedin in her Bollywood inspired wedding dress in 2007


Actress Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley were married on December 23, 2007 at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Deer Valley, Utah. The winter wonderland wedding was held in a small tent filled with white candles and white flowers. A light snow fell outside. The bride walked down the aisle in a custom-made Oscar de la Renta ivory silk gown and birdcage veil. Oscar de la Renta gowns are sold at The Bridal Salon at Saks Jandel.
Katherine Heigl at her wedding to Josh Kelly


Elizabeth Cordry poses in her wedding dress with Oscar de la Renta | blog.theknot.com
Elizabeth Cordry with the designer on her wedding day


This Week In Pictures - Chloé Lena Dunham Rihanna (Vogue.com UK)
Kate Bosworth Wedding earlier this year


Jenna Bush Hager  Jenna Bush and Henry Hager said “I do” in front of 200 friends and family on May 10, 2008 at the Bush's family estate in Crawford, Texas. The former president’s daughter looked stunning in beaded organza gown designed by Oscar de la Renta with a short train.  Aerin Lauder. "I wanted everything to be classic," says Aerin Lauder, referring to the off-the-shoulder duchess-satin Oscar de la Renta gown she wore to wed Eric Zinterhofer at her family's estate in Wainscott, New York, in June 1996.
Jenna Bush & Aerin Lauder


Jennifer Lopez in Oscar de la Renta
Jennifer Lopez on her wedding to Chris Judd back in 2001


Amal Alamuddin and George Clooney, September 27, 2014, in Venice, Italy. The bride wore Oscar de la Renta.
The most recent is Amal Alamuddin to George Clooney



More of Oscar De La Renta's signature collections








Here are some of the celebrities with his designs...



Jackie Kennedy




Princess Diana


Sarah Jessica Parker in Oscar de la Renta

Sarah Jessica Parker

   


  


  


I could go on forever cos he is such an amazing talent that we all will dearly miss. Below is the link to the full report of his sad passing...


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2801068/legendary-fashion-designer-oscar-la-renta-dies-aged-82.html


And the his funeral coverage by Daily Mail UK


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2819065/Oscar-la-Renta-laid-rest-Mourners-including-Barbara-Walters-Diane-von-Furstenberg-attend-designer-s-private-NYC-funeral.html