Starry skies

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Valentino creates a magical and wishful design in the Pre-Fall 2015 Collection. Love the transition from the transparent top to the opaque skirt. This dress really stood out for me because of a non-floral pattern. Stars are so whimsical. Great use of gold and silver to add some contrast. There's also an imprint of Saturn (my chic geek side is loving this).

Will You Be My Valentino?

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Hailing from Paris, Valentino's latest collection is composed of blacks, whites, pastels, and bold eccentric patterns.

The theme I found in many dresses is distinct patterns with exact symmetry. Love the beginning layer of black+white with a bold dash of pink. Hitting the pink at the collar and sleeves adds wonderful symmetry. The middle portion of deep blue-green tied together with mirrored feathers contrasts the warm colours and floral above and beneath. The skirt portion also plays a two tone element. That bright marigold yellow adds great warmth to the thick black trimming ending the dress.

I love those sandals. Very Roman/Greek-esque (taking a classical studies course right now, so the sandals are a huge win.)

Sometimes crazy contrasting patterns just work together. The more unique from one another the better.