MANICURE MUSE: Christian Dior Couture Spring ‘12

Having gone to school for fashion design and designed my own collection, I can appreciate the art of every snip, stitch, drape and trim that goes into making a garment. The freedom to create art without the pressure of retail is rare, which is why I always look forward to the couture collections. Bill Gaytten, who has taken the reigns for the house of Dior, described viewing the collection with X-ray vision. Staying true to the Dior hertitage of the 50s silhouette was a transparent collection of fit ‘n’ flare dresses that showcased the craftsmanship and very fine detail. This look, in particular, was breath-taking. I love the alluring sheer top with fine folds… not to mention the endless ombre layers of the skirt. Oh, and did I mention Lana del Ray accompanied the collection as the soundtrack? Swoon

To emulate, I used “Dove” by Zoya, “Brilliant White” by CND, and “Liquid Vinyl” by Orly

(Photo: Elle.com)