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Monday, 5 November 2012

Harrods' Disney Princess Christmas Windows

This post was meant to go up last week, so sorry about that! As the news is a little old now...well...a week old, which is still quite old in the fashion world!

I don't need to hark on again about how much I love Christmas, but I want to do a special post about a certain department store's AMAZING Christmas windows.

Combining three of my favourite things - Christmas, Disney and fashion - Harrods have created windows, which have come straight from my dreams.

Some of the biggest names in fashion have come together to create their own interpretations of iconic Disney princess gowns. The display coincides with the 7,000 square foot Disney princess pop up boutique on the fourth floor, which is opened now.

These spectacular windows were revealed to the public last Thursday, and they do not disappoint.

From Oscar De La Renta's vision of Snow White's classic look to Marchesa's beautiful interpretation of Ariel from The Little Mermaid and Versace's stunning take on Cinderella to Missoni's vision of Mulan, these displays are simply amazing and will take anyone's breath away.

I've put the sketches and final shots of the dresses below. What do you think of this gorgeous window display? Will you be heading down to Harrods to take a look? Enjoy x

Belle from Beauty and the Beast by Valentino

Cinderella by Versace

Ariel from the Little Mermaid by Marchesa

Mulan by Missoni

Pocahontas by Roberto Cavalli

Rapunzel by Jenny Packham

Auroa from Sleeping Beauty by Elie Saab

Snow White by Oscar de la Renta

Tiana from The Princess and the Frog by Ralph & Russo

Mulan by Missoni

Jasmine from Aladdin by Escada

Images from Vogue.co.uk

Thursday, 5 July 2012

Christian Louboutin's Cinderella Moment

A while back, the fashion world was all a-buzz with the news that shoe master Christian Louboutin was working with Disney to create a shoe fit for a fairytale princess! Not just any princess to be frank...the princess - Cinderella.

Well, finally the moment has come for the shoe genius to reveal his very own glass slippers. I am so excited to post these pictures of not only the magical shoes themselves, but also the sketches behind the creation.

The press release describes the shoes: "Delicate lace adorned with crystals gives these slippers an enchanting look. Two sparkling butterflies rest prettily on the shoes, one landing on the vamp while the other sits closely behind atop of the crystal covered heel, gently brushing the ankle. Louboutin’s signature red soles add the final dash of excitement as Cinderella’s slippers come alive."

There has been no announcement of price yet, but I'm pretty sure they will be out of Cinderelli's price bracket!

I realise that these are not everyday shoes...they are so special and so gorgeous that I suppose, they should only be reserved for dancing with a prince...at a fabulous ball...hmmm...I wonder what Prince Harry is doing this weekend...

What do you think of these fairytale shoes? Enjoy x

the dazzling shoes

fit for a princess

the stunning sketch

the inspiration behind the shoes

Sunday, 22 January 2012

Disney Royalty Grace the World's Best Magazine Covers

For those who know me, you'll know that I am a huge fan of Disney. I know practically every Disney animated film by heart and, along with my cousin Lucie, we can kick anyone's butt at Disney trivial pursuit!

Anyway, with Disney and fashion being two loves of my life, it was only obvious that when the Tumblr Petite Tiaras decided to put iconic Disney princesses, including Cinderella, Snow White, Tiana, Jasmine and Pocahontas, on the covers of some of the world's best magazine covers; Elle, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Cosmo etc, that I would be all over that!!! The cover stories even reflected the princess's stories. Well now Petite Tiara has done it again with the Disney Princes, who have taken on the likes of GQ, National Geographic and Esquire. How amazing! Prince Charming, Beast, John Smith and Eric rock as male cover stars!

If only all magazines could feature these animated hotties, my life would be complete. I've put the images below, maybe Condé Nast will get some inspiration...enjoy x

images from petite tiaras

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Peter Alexander's Disney Collection

So you might remember about a year ago when I first started Belle of the Ball, that I did a post about my favourite sleepwear and leisure wear designer, Peter Alexander (click here to read it again to refresh your memory).

Unfortunately, this is an Australian brand, so I can very rarely indulge in the cute and quirky designs, but I have just seen their new limited collection...and folks...it is awesome! I am a huge, HUGE fan of Disney (the classic movies...not the actual guy) and I was so excited to see that Peter Alexander have collaborated with Disney to create their limited Disney Vintage collection!

Definite stand-outs for me (which is hard to choose as I love them all!) are the Bambi silk nightshirt, the Cinderella nightie, and the Dumbo PJ set...Oh can't I have them all?!?

The best of the Disney classic movies are showcased in the collection, including; Bambi, Cinderella, Dumbo, Snow White, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, 101 Dalmations and Sleeping Beauty...if only they had The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast, my life would be complete.

The collections is utterly feminine and grown-up, while being sweetly child-like...the perfect combination if you're a grown-up but a kid at heart! Enjoy x

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