Couture When It's Haute...John Paul Gaultier

You can't talk one of a kind, hand made pieces and not mention the king of couture, John Paul Gaultier. I desperately wish I could hear the things that are going on in his head. Creativity and innovation ooze from his finger tips. I'm so excited to see what he dreams up for his Target collaboration. While his pieces still carry the couture name, they also come across as understandable and relatable. None the less, you still get the sense of high end craftsmanship and luxury.

Two of my favorite things just collided...sequins and fur! This is too good to be true. First off, can we talk about a full sequin jumpsuit..No this isn't in the jumpsuit family, this is full on overalls. An overall that I would actually approve of. Dynamite, magnificent, glorious, love it! Then comes the luxurious, supple, soft, heart warming fur. It just looks decadent.

Overtly sexual and loving it. Such a great balance of old Hollywood glamour with classic Americana silhouette and style. This needs no accessories other than a bright bold red pout.

Nothing can really be said about this fabulous jacket. Two words will simply do.. I Want!

I have to be honest, the fur was the first thing that caught my attention. Then came the sailor inspired high waist pants that have the sexy slits up the front indiscreetly hidden by shiny onyx buttons. Love this 50's pinup inspired look. FOXY!!!!!

Everything about this outfit I want... The printed mini, long strands of black and white pearls, thigh high boots, and an exaggerated satin, floor sweeping coat. Dying, Dying Dying!!!! The look is perfectly proportioned and understandable. SMART!

Couture When It's Haute

I opened an unidentified folder that was sitting on my desktop today and quickly realized it was images I had saved from the Fall 2009 couture shows. I started clicking through the images and fell in love all over again with these infamous design couturiers. The keen attention to refined details brings life to each one of a kind piece. Decided I would save some of my other favorite images to be revealed later, but wanted to share with you Armani Prive's collection.

Give me a sequin or paillette and I'm smitten. Even a bit over accessorized with necklaces, I still agonize for this look in it's entirety.

I think these pants are so smart. I'm obsessed with the zipper detail at the leg openings. A slim silhouette that presents the right amount of understandable and flattering volume. An ideal pant to mix with both fitted or voluminous tops.

This is by far the best jumpsuit I have ever seen. Sexy with the deep v neckline, but refreshing with a new updated silhouette. The sleeve, poncho-esque opening blended with a blazer shoulder details is sheer perfection. And it doesn't hurt that it's decked out in studded rhinestones...bring on the glitz!

I've never been one for a double breasted jacket, but this could be the exception. I saw this and immediately in my head I started imagining extreme black wide leg pants and a white tank paired with the jacket or with a ivory body conscious, hits mid knee sheath.

I thought the collection was beautiful. It paired classic silhouettes with contemporary detailing.