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Oscars Red Carpet: Sarah Larson

FabSugar — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:13:44 -0800

Former cocktail waitress Sarah Larson is one lucky lady: not only is she on the arm of George Clooney, but she's also at the Oscars! But lucky doesn't necessarily equal fashionable. Her strapless Valentino Couture gown is pretty, but not Oscar-worthy. Do you agree?

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Spring 2008 Couture: Valentino

FabSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:03:16 -0800

After 45 years of dressing women impeccably, Valentino said his last goodbyes yesterday with one final couture collection.

The exit was consummately Valentino. Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, and newly-appointed Valentino designer Alessandra Facchinetti witnessed a parade of bright bubble coats, tiered gowns, floral prints and ladylike suiting. The finale was the ultimate symbol of Val's contribution to fashion: the red dress. A stream of models wearing that one red gown filed out at the end, sending the retiring designer off in style, as no other finale could. Farewell, Valentino!

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Fall 2007 Couture: Valentino

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:55:55 -0700

Valentino really went all out this time around - but why shouldn't he? He's celebrating his 45th anniversary in fashion!

No doubt about it, the show was extravagant: marabou, sequins, fur, and lamé went every which way. Karl Lagerfeld, Giorgio Armani, Donatella Versace, Tom Ford, and Diane von Furstenberg all populated the front row. The models looked dressed and ready for a ball, and there was plenty of Valentino's trademark old-school glamour to go around.

Opulently detailed suits in white, grey, and black were followed by gorgeous cocktail dresses in gold, silver, black, purple, and pink. For the finale, Valentino sent endless amounts of those red carpet-worthy floor-length gowns he does so well: bejeweled, satiny, neck-plunging absolutely divine gowns. And of course, the most strikingly beautiful dress was in his favorite color: red. I can't wait to see what happens on his 50th anniversary!

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2009 Fall Couture: Valentino

FabSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:30:22 -0700

Why newbie Valentino designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli chose to do a colorless, i.e., black and sometimes nude, couture collection is questionable, alas, the creations are highly wearable, flirtatious, and super femme. With a rich mix of volume and transparency, the house still caters to the red-carpet set, but this collection might also appeal to the daughters of longtime clients. A couple details were unnecessary - the wings were silly and the ruffled shoes were distracting - whereas trompe l'oeil black lace and mystical headpieces were lovely. Not bad, but I miss Valentino red . . .

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2009 Spring Couture: Valentino

FabSugar — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:00:22 -0800

All eyes were on the house of Valentino with the recent dramas haunting the house. You may recall Alessandra Facchinetti's quick dismissal following the Spring RTW show. Longtime accessory designers for the house Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli stepped up to the throne. The Spring couture collection was their debut.Valentino is back in business. This collection reminded me of what Valentino stands for: luxury, precision, femininity. And yes, Valentino Garavani was there and was the first to applaud. You can't get much better than this: “I have to tell you, they did a very good job. It is a collection that is perfect for this very moment,” said Valentino postshow. The clothes were free from fashion-forward experimentation and rooted in Valentino signatures like rosettes, luxurious fabrics, dramatic ruffles, and opulent evening gowns. Some colors were questionable - this taupe bores me to death - but rich Valentino red shined along with other jewel tones. All in all, a fine step in the right direction.

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2008 Fall Couture: Valentino

FabSugar — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:00:22 -0700

Some more daring designers have flirted with the cocoon silhouette, and still-fresh-on-her-thrown Valentino designer Alessandra Facchinetti is having a full-fledged love affair. The house's latest couture collection is characterized by elegance and maturity. You'll find no masculine undertones here. Instead, feast your eyes on lush fabrics like satin and chiffon, and feminine details such as sequins, ruffles, tucking, and pleating.

The cocoon shape made its way onto outerwear as well as dresses and skirt suits. But don't be mistaken; here, cocoon doesn't always equal unflattering. Black and ivory made appearances on the runway and jewel tones like blue, red, and green also livened the scene. The most memorable detail here - aside from the extensive, beautiful beading - is the accessories: gold chokers and spiraling bracelets that add a touch of whimsy to each outfit. Facchinetti is another step closer in keeping Mr. Valentino's keen taste for luxury alive.

To see more from Valentino's Couture collection, read more.

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Fab Ad: Valentino Haute Couture Spring 2008

FabSugar — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:00:22 -0700

I'm always game for something different, and these shots definitely fit that description.

The Mondrian-inspired background juxtaposed with Valentino's ruffly Spring couture collection, featuring model Alison Nix, is an unexpected surprise, but I think it works. I love the idea of using geometric shapes and primary colors to back such a soft collection.

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How-To: Glowing Couture Cheeks

BellaSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:10:25 -0800

At yesterday's Valentino spring couture show, the hair and makeup were classically elegant with a modern twist.

Instead of red lipstick, models wore a bold electric pink shade. Continuing a theme from fall, the eyeliner was black and winged. And instead of neutral bronzed skin, the blush was shimmery and far from subtle.

I love when designers go all out like this instead of showing their gorgeous collections paired with bed-head hair and natural makeup. If high fashion is what you crave, be sure and check out the fabulous clothes from the spring 2008 couture shows.

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And for step-by-step instructions on how to get gorgeous glowing cheeks, read more.

STEP 1: Begin by exfoliating skin, so you have a smooth, clear surface. Follow with a moisturizer and then a primer to create the appearance of tight pores.
STEP 2: Next, apply a little bit of concealer under your eyes and to any red areas to even out the tone. Next, take any liquid bronzing gel and apply it all over your face, neck and decolletage, blending well so that there are no visible and unnatural dark patches.
STEP 3: To create this pow of color and shimmer, dab your index and middle finger into a deep pink cream blush like Lancome Color Design Sensational Effects Cream Blush in Retro Rouge and dot it on the apples of your cheeks. Continue to dot the blush along your cheekbones all the way to your ears. Now blend in short upward strokes. Lastly, dab your favorite luminizer on the tip of your nose, along your cheekbones and on your temples and blend well. Magnifique!

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Celebs Keep It Summery for Valentino Couture Show

Molly — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 10:02:24 -0700

After Friday's fancy dinner, Valentino's 45th Anniversary celebration continued on with the line's Fall 2007 Couture show. The runway show was full of luxurious gowns, but the celebs in attendance opted for more casual fare. I can't say I blame them -- it looks like it was pretty seriously sunny on the outdoor red carpet! At least SJP seems to have recovered from the curtain that tried to maim her the night before. Phew. And how cool does Elle look in her black dress and sunglasses. Valentino-ed out yet? We've got pictures of the big gala that topped off the weekend coming up later on! Yay!

To see a ton more pics of the red carpet, including Princess Caroline of Monaco, and all the lovelies seen above just read more

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Battle of the Valentino: Danes vs. Macpherson

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:36:28 -0700

Claire's got a snake on her dress! I've got a sweet spot for snake motifs, but I'm not really feeling it with this one-shouldered number - it just doesn't seem to flatter her. Elle, on the other hand, is still living up to her nickname: "The Body." I love the lace panels and the sleeve of her dress. Who wins in your book?!

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