DAZED & AMAZED-Kerry Taylor Auctions March 17 Sale

I'm always dazed and amazed and speachless when Kerry has a new auction.

Images of images of historical gowns, couture, clothing from the rich and famous, rich tapestries and unique accessoires appear with wonderful stories and provences in each catalog. Before every sale I have a flashback of my childhood when I picked out out everything that I wanted for Christmas from the Sears and JC Penney's catalogs. 

Here are my first picks for this auction- a Harry Gordon paper dress, a Versace bondage inspired dress and a rare  Per Spook sequin gown.

If these don't tempt you just wait for my next post and if you just can't wait, take a look at the online catalog at www.kerrytaylorauctions.com I'm sure that you'll be as dazed and amazed as I am!

Very Important Parisian- LA MOM BLOG PARIS

A wonderful and very funny blog about life in Paris.

Thanks to La Mom for making me a VIP for the day!

 

http://lamomparis.blogspot.com/

HOW TO MARRY A PRINCE-Kerry Taylor Auctions

Sure every girl dreams of marrying Prince Charming so if you haven't found him just yet here is your big chance.

A dress that Kate Middleton wore during a charity event (yes Prince William was in the first row!) back in 2002 and later supposedly squashed into a wardrobe full of junk is expected to bring up to £10,000 at Kerry Taylor's next auction on March 17.

Splurge a bit this might be the best investment you'll ever make. Your Prince Charming might be just around the corner and I'm sure this dress will catch his eye!

Since you'll probably be marrying a Prince take a look at the other breath-taking dresses and gowns as well. You'll need a new wardrobe won't you?

The catalogue will be on line soon!

www.kerrytaylorauctions.com 

 

Lost Loves-HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

 Pierre Cardin 1960s

 Vivienne Westwood 1990s

Christian Dior 1950s

 

http://collections.vam.ac.uk

HAPPY NEW YEAR-Chinese Garden Headdress

 

In celebration of the Chinese New Year I'm off to the parade. I wish that I had this to wear....

Philip Treacy  for Alexander McQueen 

“Chinese Garden” Headdress, spring/summer 2005. Cork.

Part of the permanent collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York

http://blog.metmuseum.org/blogmode/2008/02/13/chinese-garden/philip-treacy-for-alexander-mcqueen/

Happy New Year!

GOT MILK? Whoops- I Meant VINTAGE CHANEL

Quilted Gold Ankle Bag $750

Military Denium Jacket $1400

Black Resin Stone Cuff $1150

For every vintage Chanel lover this is a great sale brought to us by DailyCandy and A Second Chance Designer Resale in New York City. I've known Maria, the owner for many years and if you are looking for Chanel she's got it. Maria has a HUGE stock of fabulous Chanel clothing and accessories that would make your head spin. For those of you who can't visit her stores you are lucky that Swirl by Daily Candy is bringing us this great on-line sale.

Happy Shopping -the sale ends on January 13th.

http://www.swirl.com/a-second-chance/casecondchance0111-p1.html?sorter=productName-asc 

http://www.asecondchanceresale.com/ 

A NEW YEARS RESOLUTION-Couture

Evening gown

Jean Dessès (1904-70)

Paris

1948 autumn/winter

Voided silk velvet by Bianchini Férier

collection Victoria & Albert Museum London

If one of your resolutions this year is to learn more about couture and vintage fashion please check out the link below. A fascinating timeline and history of the early days of couture.

http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1486_couture/explore.php

 

Have a happy and fashionable 2011!