In direct contrast to the lounge fest that is Complex Geometries in the previous post, Ana Locking serves up some serious jewel toned glamour for her SS10 collection.
Of course, it's generally considered that now is the season to indulge in shimmering satins and silks in saturated hues, although why one must wait until this time of year to indulge is beyond me - I'd happily drape myself in such colours all year round and so it seems would Ana.
The colour of Quality Street and other sweet wrappers, this stunning collection is one to look dreamily at knowing you have zero hope in hell of slipping into such finery. However, it's always nice to look even when you can't touch.
The beautiful floral patterns Ana uses on some of the pieces are delicious with dresses physically looking like three dimensional flowers but not in a twee, prom princess way. Her cuts are still crisp, folding and ruffle details on skirts give everything an edge and of course the colours are juicy. Strangely though this doesn't feel like a traditional spring summer collection to be honest, inspite of the little shorts and single shouldered dresses, but I like the fact she has used such rich fabrics and colours in a season usually dominated by neutrals. Either way I'd like to be wearing the fabulous floral ruffled confection right now, as it would set off my multiple cold sores a treat!
Queen Michelle
I would *so* wear that hot pink number! Love the ruffly ones too, but alas they would completely overwhelm me. (Kinda how I keep drooling over the Complex Geometries stuff then shake some sense into my head and realize I'd look like a little kid in mum's castoffs!)
XXX
Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne aka Punk Glam Queen | Tuesday, 10 November 2009 at 18:46
I love jewel tones. They make me happpy. Yeah, thats right. Happy with 3 "p"'s. I want that HUGE orange bag!!
Amber
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Posted by: amber | Tuesday, 10 November 2009 at 19:37
Cerise seems to be popping up everywhere, I love the shock value it brings & mixed with a one shouldered dress makes it stellar!!!
Posted by: Ria Moloney | Tuesday, 10 November 2009 at 20:12
i LOVE that last dress!
Posted by: Ebay Fashion Addict | Tuesday, 10 November 2009 at 20:55
The shapes are soooo good (love how all the toes of the models seem to be wanting to escape the shoes though, they're just spillin out :P)
Posted by: Shini | Tuesday, 10 November 2009 at 21:29
Such gorgeous textiles, colours & prints, and brilliant construction/folding! Love every single piece, especially the pink & last dress!
xx
Posted by: Brigadeiro | Tuesday, 10 November 2009 at 21:38
here's to pretty and not twee! that last dress is perfect. and i love the satin jodhpurs.
Posted by: SwanDiamondRose | Wednesday, 11 November 2009 at 00:34
and just realized, i really like the hair.
Posted by: SwanDiamondRose | Wednesday, 11 November 2009 at 00:35
I like to imagine all the places I'd wear these pieces. The silk satins are superb.
Posted by: enc | Wednesday, 11 November 2009 at 00:44
that orange top is great!
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Posted by: roxy | Wednesday, 11 November 2009 at 03:37
great collection!, I love every shape and detail on those dress :)
xxx
Posted by: junepaski | Wednesday, 11 November 2009 at 06:00
I... I want to eat them. I want to eat them all. Or maybe just make a pile of them on the floor and roll around on them.
Posted by: kristophine | Wednesday, 11 November 2009 at 08:45
the ruby trousers are killer! <3
Posted by: piile | Wednesday, 11 November 2009 at 11:08
Very impressive fashion designs. I love the dresses it has a signature look on it. And the shinny colors are fabulous.
Posted by: SEO Los Angeles | Wednesday, 11 November 2009 at 11:40
It’s an exquisite collection. I love it.
Posted by: lax car rentals | Wednesday, 11 November 2009 at 11:41
Those dresses are beautiful but among those dresses that hot pink really caught my attention.
Posted by: chess | Monday, 16 November 2009 at 15:15