Proenza Schouler PS11 classic bag: recent buy and what I wore today

I still haven't fixed my Photoshop, so apologies for my poor-quality iPhone pics, today in pictures:

Martha Stewart pinwheel

An early birthday present to myself: Proenza Schouler PS11 Classic bag in black (available from Net-a-Porter and Net-a-Porter US)

 What's in my bag: iPhone (case by iconemesis), Ray Ban folding wayfarer, Louis Vuitton Epi wallet, Nars Blush duo, Hughsli bar (for 'emergency')

Heaven in a mouthful...I've tried Passionfruit, and today, Mango. A M A Z I N G !

What I wore: Nike Roshe sneakers, Velvet by Graham Spencer mesh striped top, Rag&Bone/JEAN The Dre jeans in 'Wells' (different wash available here and here), Ray Ban folding wayfarer (available here), Proenza Schouler PS11 Classic in black

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Speaking of packing, Louis Vuitton teaches us 'THE Art of Packing' - A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!

Not quite helping me with what to pack into my suitcase, but rather, how to pack them in my suitcase, Louis Vuitton recently released a series titled 'The Art of Packing', with many helpful hints (although the actual 'tips' flash on the screen so crazy fast on the website)! Some of them I've used before (I layer my pieces on top of another before folding them, but there is lots to learn:

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Tips from LV's Art of Packing series:

1. Place heaviest items towards the bottom of the suitcase (e.g. 2-3 pairs of shoes can be placed in each corner)

2. Central area is great for accessories (e.g. travel guides and toiletries bag) - I am actually planning on bringing the Jiffy Esteam, a travel steamer I recently bought (I absolutely abhor ironing). Just because my usual 'wrinkled look' may look out of place during Haute Couture week...

3. Lay delicate items like shirts and dresses

4. Fold and roll t-shirts

5. Fold a suit carefully and put in the separate compartment

6. Roll belts or place them along the exterior wall, with buckle facing outwards

7. Place on top delicate items such as sunglasses and jewellery

8. Jeans are simply rolled from bottom up

9. Knits & tees, fold and roll to save space

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Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 Pt 5 - Louis Vuitton and Lanvin

Louis Vuitton

I wasn't much of a fan of Marc Jacobs' last collection for Louis Vuitton, but this one was so whimsical and romantic, with beautiful eyelet, broderie anglaise lace and light-as-air feathers...it was hard not to love it...plus, there was a caroussel! How gorgeous is that?

Kate Moss closing the show.

This suit is one of my favourite looks of this collection, the pale green, the textures, the lace collar...



How stunning is that lace under the stiff organza? Especially coupled with that jacket...love the shape!



Another of my favourite looks, that yellow is just glorious!









pics via style.com, the sartorialist and garance dore

Lanvin

It will come to no surprise to some of you that my favourite pieces were Alber's draped chiffon goddess dresses, he is just 'the king' when it comes to those, and the SS'12 collection had some fine specimen on display:










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