I must apologise for my posts of late. They have at times been very short, very dull and with lots of spelling and grammatical errors (as pointed by the eagle eyed Bluehammer). I simply have very little time to give them my full attention, well certainly not as full as I'd like. Being jobless certainly had it's plus points - namely I could trawl the web all day long for inspiration!
I am also trying to meet deadlines here, there and everywhere as well as stopping myself from having a mini attack of overly dramatic hysteria with regards what to pack for my trip to London next week. We are limiting ourselves to one small suitcase so I will need to be thinking very carefully about what to take and it's giving me the fear, since I have form for packing all the wrong things!
Anyway the upshot is that I am going to be doing lots of "oooh look at these pretty dresses" kind of posts between now and next Wednesday!
I must admit that Italian label Pollini was never really on my radar until fellow Scot Jonathon Saunders became creative director last year.
He has injected a dose of his much needed signature bold colour and print. The label's appointing of Nicholas Kirkwood for their shoes was also a stroke of genius, lending the label some much needed edge.
Whilst I never really went for Saunders' Topshop collection, his own label does appeal to my love of graphic prints and statement colour. What he has done for Pollini's SS09 collection is completely amazing, with plenty of girly frocks with fluid ruffles and flippy tiers in semi-sheer chiffon and silk.
I also love the way the hair was done since I have been experimenting with a 'donut', with little success so far seeing as I have no place to put the rest of my very thick hair once I have pulled it through the donut! But I will persevere none the less as I want some kind of up-do happening on my dome!
Queen Michelle
I love Pollini! :)
Have a great day!
xoxo: Janet
Posted by: janettaylor | Thursday, 12 February 2009 at 09:55
Its freezing here in London so wrap up warm! So addicted to this blog, keep up the good work!
xx
Posted by: Kathy | Thursday, 12 February 2009 at 10:42
Those hats are a joy to behold. And I love the fan detailing on the first frock.
Posted by: Sal | Thursday, 12 February 2009 at 14:55
Yes! Jonathan Saunders played a blinder for Pollini and for his own label. He's a fabulous designer. His colours this season are so strong. Did you see Thandie Newton in his dress at the Elle Style Awards? It's here http://www.catwalkqueen.tv/3.html although that address won't be right when they add something else. Anyway - I think it's beautiful.
Posted by: Moda | Thursday, 12 February 2009 at 15:12
I think i'm in love whit the third dress!!
xoxo
www.blue-klein.blogspot.com
Posted by: L. | Thursday, 12 February 2009 at 15:30
I love every single thing that was there! They are so cute and feminine- they're so adorable! I really like those cute little hats that are pinned to the sides of the model's heads.
-Deborah-
http://nonrambfromdeb.blogspot.com
Posted by: Deborah | Thursday, 12 February 2009 at 15:30
i love the hats and those bright colors, fabulous.
Posted by: isabella | Thursday, 12 February 2009 at 15:32
The colours of the middle left dress are just stunning. I only wish I was better at D.I.Y so I could attempt to make something similar!
Posted by: Hannah | Thursday, 12 February 2009 at 17:12
pretty dresses...for good and 'easy' donut hair I recommend one of those long things (helpful!)looks like a pan scrubber with a popper on the end comes in blond and brown and they are at boots. Works quite well need lots of hair pins. I have hair like yours but shorter and providing its not having an arsey day and decides to 'bend' (yeah watch out for 'spring back') its pretty nifty!
Posted by: Laura | Thursday, 12 February 2009 at 17:46
I love the third one!! So pretty.
Posted by: Alicia/InstantVintage | Thursday, 12 February 2009 at 20:56
Those are indeed gorgeous! I love Jonathan Saunders (and likewise wasn't impressed with his Topshop range), and these seem like a more feminine take on his designs, love 'em!
xx
Posted by: Brigadeiro | Thursday, 12 February 2009 at 22:02
Oh stunning, I really love these looks. Thanks for posting.
Posted by: eyeliah | Thursday, 12 February 2009 at 22:07
MMMM.... I love those sherbet ruffles!
Posted by: Market Publique | Thursday, 12 February 2009 at 22:15
Nice nice nice selection of dresses
Posted by: Men's Clothing | Thursday, 12 February 2009 at 22:41
I'm reluctant to name one designer as my favorite, but I think that if I was only allowed to choose one, it might very well be Jonathan Saunders.
Posted by: KD | Friday, 13 February 2009 at 00:21
Great post! Those dresses are as fresh as an italian sorbet! Totally adorable.
Thanks for adding me to your blogroll. I much appreciate.
:)
Posted by: Pretty Portobello | Friday, 13 February 2009 at 01:35
the multilayered colorful chiffon is so pretty..
xx-LJ from SOS!
Posted by: SOS! | Friday, 13 February 2009 at 02:18
Where can you buy these dresses online or in London? They have no email addresses on the website only phone numbers...
Posted by: missh | Friday, 13 February 2009 at 10:32
I just can't wait to see more of your entries, I love fashion like you do, keep it up~
Posted by: Pastries Shoes | Friday, 13 February 2009 at 12:42
All the best in London... I'd love to hear your plans...
Posted by: Rowena | Friday, 13 February 2009 at 16:25
Rowena I don't really have any mega huge plans as such. So far it's go to Topshop Unique show on Saturday, Emilio de la Morena on Sunday, meet a friend for lunch on Monday and do lots of shopping/touristy stuff in between! We're not there very long this time.
Posted by: Queen Michelle | Friday, 13 February 2009 at 16:48
polini was so much better before saunders
dissapointing
all of the people just gag because he is designing and say that he broguht life back into a brand which is untrue
the brand had plenty of life with rifat but saunders just has a following
Posted by: Mike | Sunday, 15 February 2009 at 00:02
I love the clean cuts and simple use of block colour - great stuff x
Posted by: Frankie - Swell Vintage | Sunday, 15 February 2009 at 09:40
The stuff looks great, but in regards to shoes - I've purchased a pair of high heel green leather peeptoes some 2 and half years ago, and they've been gaining on "fashion" stock solidly for over two years. They are great, well built, comfortable for such height, and quite honestly, of amazing quality. So, I have nothing but great stuff to say on Polliini
Posted by: shoewhore | Tuesday, 24 February 2009 at 18:55