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It’s really hard to pick only 5 out of the 82 heavenly mind blowing looks (I could have picked them all) from Valentino Fall/Winter 2015 collection showcased at Paris Fashion Week so I’ve picked ten to share my best of the best choices.
Seeking inspiration from Emilie Flöge and Celia Birtwell, 2 brilliant women of their time who were both designers and muses to the great painters, Gustav Klimt and David Hockney respectively, “the collection is about the freedom of being yourself and creating you

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Valentino forever! Did you get La Mode by GV Miao's top 5 favorite looks from Valentino Fall/Winter 2014 collection@Paris Fashion Week? Tell me how you like our picks this season.

Photo courtesy of Style.com

Look 1
Model: Magdalena Jasek

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Model: Lera Tribel

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Model: Lexi Boling

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Model: Waleska Gorczevski

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Model: Marie Piovesan

8843297258?profile=originalDesigner duo Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli

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Denimification.

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I'm predicting a major denim moment coming to the masses very soon. I became enamored with it when I saw a full spread in InStyle UK a few months ago. Everything from dresses to the traditional jeans and worn as many ways as possible. Me personally? I'm still searching for the perfect denim bag. 
Here, some of my fave denim looks:
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Images - whowhatwear, trendycrew, nordstrom.com
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 Great evening at Reverse Vanity Spa for the unveiling of the KiK Vantage Spring collection. If you're not familiar with KiK, check it out - Luxe fabrics, comfort beyond, my new casual addiction.

The event was touted as "Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams", good friends, fun food, great time!

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Me in "Toast to the Good Life", KiK owner, Katrina in pink "Studded Tiger".....and pink Valentino Rock Studs ;-)

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 Photo op! Fellow CMH Fashion Week board member (Exec. Director), Thomas McClure and I.

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Photos via Flickr/Registrando tudo/Selma90


Think about how enjoyable life would be if every strategy for success was laid out for you step by step. The Valentino Garavani Foundation, promises to offer just that with a how-to guide for making it in high fashion using the wisdom, designs, and history of fashion’s “Emperor” himself. Starting in September, students from all around the world will be able to bask in a specialized exhibit of Valentino’s life works that also serves as a comprehensive obj

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Photo via Flickr/Ammar Abd Rabbo


Fashion houses are reaching out—far, far out—to clients, and the extra effort is paying off in couture sales. WWD recently discussed the high—and widespread— demand for couture, and we found their tactics to be…well, really interesting. Forget your prototypical snobby reputation of the high-end fashion world—because these houses are going miles (literally) for their clients.

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surviving on the vintage

Surviving on the vintage

If you've followed my blog then you will by now know that I am feeling a bit abandoned by all my designers. Well in a few moments I have tried to come up with a plan to attack these feelings of despair.
Here's the plan people: We are going to vintage shop like crazy!
I know you are wondering where to do such a thing and actually find what you want but don't worry because Mandi knows all!

  1. In the search bar type in a designer of your choice such a
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It’s really hard to pick only 5 out of the 82 heavenly mind blowing looks (I could have picked them all) from Valentino Fall/Winter 2015 collection showcased at Paris Fashion Week so I’ve picked ten to share my best of the best choices.
Seeking inspiration from Emilie Flöge and Celia Birtwell, 2 brilliant women of their time who were both designers and muses to the great painters, Gustav Klimt and David Hockney respectively, “the collection is about the freedom of being yourself and creating you

Read more…

Valentino forever! Did you get La Mode by GV Miao's top 5 favorite looks from Valentino Fall/Winter 2014 collection@Paris Fashion Week? Tell me how you like our picks this season.

Photo courtesy of Style.com

Look 1
Model: Magdalena Jasek

8843295886?profile=originalLook 2
Model: Lera Tribel

8843295691?profile=originalLook 3
Model: Lexi Boling

8843296463?profile=originalLook 4
Model: Waleska Gorczevski

8843297065?profile=originalLook 5
Model: Marie Piovesan

8843297258?profile=originalDesigner duo Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli

8843296682?profile=original

___________________________
Follow La Mode by GV Miao on:
Blog: http://la-mode-by.gvmiao.com/
Tumblr blo

Read more…

Denimification.

RED-Valentino-Ruffle-Sleeve-Denim-Dress.jpg
I'm predicting a major denim moment coming to the masses very soon. I became enamored with it when I saw a full spread in InStyle UK a few months ago. Everything from dresses to the traditional jeans and worn as many ways as possible. Me personally? I'm still searching for the perfect denim bag. 
Here, some of my fave denim looks:
Denim-overalls-Paris-London-SS-13-denim+jumpsuits-street+style.jpg
paris-fwaw2014-miroslava-duma.jpg
STREET-STYLE-FASHION-WEEK-MODEL-OFF-DUTY-caroline-brasch-nielsen-DENIMON-DENIM-CANADIAN-TUXEDO-CHAMBRAY-SHIRT-PATCHWORK-JEANS-CUFFED-ROLLED-ANKLE-SANDALS-VALENTINO-ROCKSTUD-BAG.jpg
Picture-3.png
Street-style-Paris-Marie-Claire-02.jpg
Images - whowhatwear, trendycrew, nordstrom.com
Read more…
image+%287%291.jpg

 Great evening at Reverse Vanity Spa for the unveiling of the KiK Vantage Spring collection. If you're not familiar with KiK, check it out - Luxe fabrics, comfort beyond, my new casual addiction.

The event was touted as "Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams", good friends, fun food, great time!

14062_417521785010007_787700411_n.jpg

image+%282%29.jpeg

Me in "Toast to the Good Life", KiK owner, Katrina in pink "Studded Tiger".....and pink Valentino Rock Studs ;-)

image+%2810%29.jpeg

image+%284%29+1.jpg

 Photo op! Fellow CMH Fashion Week board member (Exec. Director), Thomas McClure and I.

image+%2811%29-1.jpeg

image+%285%29.jpeg

image+%25286%2529.jpeg

Read more…

Photos via Flickr/Registrando tudo/Selma90


Think about how enjoyable life would be if every strategy for success was laid out for you step by step. The Valentino Garavani Foundation, promises to offer just that with a how-to guide for making it in high fashion using the wisdom, designs, and history of fashion’s “Emperor” himself. Starting in September, students from all around the world will be able to bask in a specialized exhibit of Valentino’s life works that also serves as a comprehensive obj

Read more…

Photo via Flickr/Ammar Abd Rabbo


Fashion houses are reaching out—far, far out—to clients, and the extra effort is paying off in couture sales. WWD recently discussed the high—and widespread— demand for couture, and we found their tactics to be…well, really interesting. Forget your prototypical snobby reputation of the high-end fashion world—because these houses are going miles (literally) for their clients.

(more…)

Read more…

surviving on the vintage

Surviving on the vintage

If you've followed my blog then you will by now know that I am feeling a bit abandoned by all my designers. Well in a few moments I have tried to come up with a plan to attack these feelings of despair.
Here's the plan people: We are going to vintage shop like crazy!
I know you are wondering where to do such a thing and actually find what you want but don't worry because Mandi knows all!

  1. In the search bar type in a designer of your choice such a
Read more…

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