"A couturier must be an architect for design, a sculptor for shape, a painter for color, a musician for harmony, and a philosopher for temperance." ~ Cristobal Balenciaga

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Lady in Red

Vogue 1954

Happy Valentine's Day Beloved Readers,

I have always loved Valentine's Day, ever since I was a little girl.  So, in honour of the upcoming Valentine's Day, and as a tribute to the beautiful colour red, I am posting a collection of my favourite gorgeous red dresses!

But first, a song to get you in the mood for love:



Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face



Grace Kelly in Dial M for Murder
Eva Marie Saint in North By Northwest
Cate Blanchett in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Fashion Magazine, October 2012
Vogue Cover, August 1956


vintage fashion illustration

Valentino's Retrospective, Rome 2007

Lanvin, Spring/Summer 2011 Ready-To-Wear

Michelle Williams in Erdem



Jennifer Garner via

Vogue India, Feb. 2011, Aishwarya Rai
Lea Michele, Harper's Bazaar, September 2011
Tatler Russia, December 2010


Vogue Russia, September 2011


Giambattista Valli, Fall/Winter 2011
Zoey Deschanel in Prada, Instyle Magazine, Aug. 2009
Beyonce-Knowles in Harpers Bazaar UK, September 2011
Gucci Cruise Collection, Spring 2012 Campaign


Alexander McQueen, Fall/Winter 2010 Ready-To-Wear, Vogue UK

US Vogue, April 2005, Annie Leibovitz's Beauty and the Beast 

Vogue, Dec. 2007, Penelope & Monica Cruz

Vogue US, July 2009, Karlie Kloss by Annie Leibovitz


And here are some red dresses of my own design/making:























me with my boss's husband at the Toronto P&G Beauty & Grooming Awards waiting for our dates ;)
my latest creation :)
So, I guess I'm all ready for Valentine's Day!  Now all I need is a date...hmmm...well, I guess I can always just dress up and watch Rom Coms.  After all, "to love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance" (An Ideal Husband, by Oscar Wilde).  ;)


Corinne 

xoxo
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17 comments:

  1. cellokatThursday, February 10, 2011 10:38:00 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this post! <3 <3 <3 love the last quote - so true!!! also, a very good movie ;)

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  2. nml232Thursday, February 10, 2011 12:58:00 PM

    fashion & passion, a perfect combination <3 & thanks!

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  3. АннаThursday, February 10, 2011 6:34:00 PM

    Red is a beautiful color! and is practically everyone!
    Wonderful photo!

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  4. Chris ChenThursday, February 10, 2011 9:17:00 PM

    Your dress is STUN-NING.

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  5. JackieFriday, February 11, 2011 11:16:00 AM

    i love red dresses! so gorgeous :)

    http://somesayilookeuropean.blogspot.com/

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  6. Dylana SuarezSaturday, February 12, 2011 3:26:00 AM

    Beautiful color!


    xoxo,

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  7. Madeleine RobertsSaturday, February 12, 2011 6:27:00 PM

    I always love a LRD. Enjoyed all your pictures and fab red dresses.A great post and a fun way to celebrate Valentines day.
    -Madeleine

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  8. BukySaturday, February 12, 2011 10:29:00 PM

    The dress you made is very inspiring.
    I love it!
    http://districtoffashion.blogspot.com/

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  9. CrashingRedSunday, February 13, 2011 2:41:00 AM

    Loving your blog and especially the clothes you make yourself! Awesome designs!

    So I now follow your blog :)

    Marusya V. xox
    http://crashingred.com

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  10. Inga ŽuolytėSunday, February 13, 2011 10:12:00 AM

    great post :)
    check out of my blog and if you like it follow me and i will do the same

    www.myglittlife.blogspot.com

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  11. The Odd and ChicSunday, February 13, 2011 11:00:00 AM

    Dresses in vogue <3

    http://www.oddandchic.com

    xxx

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  12. AnonymousSunday, February 13, 2011 8:16:00 PM

    I love all of the red dresses! So pretty and classic. The lace on yours looks great, it's such a pretty touch.

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  13. TaylerSunday, February 13, 2011 11:21:00 PM

    I will FOREVER be in love with that Grace Kelly red number! Although I have to say Michelle Williams kills the lace, so in LOVE!!!

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  14. AnonymousMonday, February 14, 2011 12:51:00 PM

    Love your pics with the vintage dresses!
    Hugs - Shellena
    www.mintalamode.blogspot.com

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  15. AngelicaTuesday, February 15, 2011 8:23:00 PM

    great blog!

    check out my blog, fashion photography & styling

    http://angystearoom.blogspot.com

    EVERY DAY NEW PICS FROM NYFW

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  16. Bee K.Wednesday, February 16, 2011 6:54:00 AM

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    Blog about the round-up, please, as it was a term of submission! Thanks :) xo

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  17. Corinne MoniqueThursday, February 17, 2011 10:13:00 PM

    Thank you all for your sweet comments!!

    Corinne xo

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