Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Dior-icious

I got a little sidetracked from my Dior mania, but I did promise to post the pictures of Carla Bruni-Sarkozy (the new French first lady)'s inaugural state visit to London - or, more accurately, pictures of her wardrobe.

They were all designed by Galliano.

When she first appeared on the scene on Sarkozy's arm, I , like the rest of the world, laughed my head off. It seemed so undignified that the French president would end up with a former model/pop singer/serial dater of rock stars, and apparently the rest of France agreed with me, because Sarkozy's approval ratings plummeted after their marriage.

But then I saw pictures of the London visit and I was wowed. Totally won over. She looked so elegant here, her clothes speaking of a quiet refinement and style. Some in the British press accused her of trying to project a demure image to counter her salacious past, but whatever it was for, I think it totally worked.

This gray coatdress she had on was perhaps my favorite.



And this sweet little pillbox hat and fringe bangs, channeling either a 1960s flight attendant or Jackie O - but the look works on her.


And that demure little Dior bag!


I love the color of her coat.


And I love everything about this dress - the color, the lines, how it falls and drapes so gracefully. She was wearing sapphire Chaumet jewels with this dress, but I wish she wore heels.

During a state dinner.

8 comments:

G-Mommy said...

she's gorgeous. and from what i've read, all of europe has fallen madly in love with her.

Highmaintenancemom said...

I agree, she looks so elegant. My favorite is the purple coat. Maybe she didn't wear heals with that dress because than she'd be way taller than the hubby!

Marnie said...

That purple coat is pretty awesome ...

Hazel Designs said...

G-mommy, I heard that the British asked her to become their new "style ambassador" or something like that.

Hazel Designs said...

HMM, yes, I did read somewhere that she wore flats the entire time b/c she would tower over the hubby otherwise! But Katie Holmes wears heels.

Hazel Designs said...

Marn, the coat's color is so pretty, isn't it?

Tracy said...

She is a very stylish woman, is Carla! LOVE her violet coat! She's definitely all the buzz over here in Europe right now... Happy weekend, Hazel ((HUGS))

Hazel Designs said...

Tracy, her coat seems to be the fan favorite!