Monday 4 May 2009

The Not so Classic LBD

Where ever the current fashion trend takes us, the classics are always there. But the classic look doesn't have to stay exactly the same, for updating just add attitude...

and opt for a non-classic version of the LBD + shoes



{From Left to Right: Temperley London Dress, Christian Louboutin Shoes, Christopher Kane Dress, Givenchy Shoes, Preen Dress, Fendi Boots - all from Net-a-porter.com}

Break the rules, the classic Little Black Dress doesn't have to be so "classic".

(photos by Yu Tsai)

83 comments:

Milly. said...

Love the use of the Zebra as a prop: so sweet.
Favourite outfit is probably photo 3, left hand side: Simple yet so beautiful and floaty - perfect for summer.

xxxx

DaisyChain said...

Amazing post and examples!

Bunny B said...

I love the 3rd and 5th photo. And that's so cool to have those dresses taken next to a zebra!

♥Leigh♥ said...

nice one! I love zebra print and black!Ü

diamondsinchampagne said...

Oh that zebra is so cute!
I love the black top with white skirt, and the long black dress with white accents on the bust.
Gorgeous

www.janetteria.com said...

Amazing editorial! I love classy black dresses! Great selection as always!

XoXo

Robin Miao Wang said...

I just went to the zoo today.Cute zebra!:)

Brigadeiro said...

Ooh! I love a not-so-classic LBD! These are gorgeous! I just so happen to be wearing one in my last post! :)
xx

Anonymous said...

that Christopher Kane dress is stunning!

littletiara said...

oh my shoes! The shoes there are just sooo adorable! I'll just grab one and go all around the town :P

and the pictures! ZEBRAS! Haha

jessica said...

preen and temperly london dresses = ♥

A Stylized Hysteria said...

Nice post! The first picture reminds me of a j.crew dress, and suddenly I find myself thinking about how to dress it up!

Narumi said...

Wow those picures are stunning..I love the second one, the heels are gorgeous !!

latergator said...

a twist to the LBD is right!!!!

paula said...

so the clothes are great, but I really love the zebra:)

Dionne said...

I can never have enough little black dresses! I love these!

Eeli said...

WOAH the pics of the LBD turned fiercewere amazing! And you'reso so right. Just add a little attitude (and a cute little bum wiggle) and everyone'll be eating out of yourpaw ;)

Ella Gregory said...

I adore that Kane dress in black (I just posted on him too) and the first photo in this post really made me smile. Love it.

mat said...

ahhh lovely!

the notebook doodles said...

the christopher kane dress is gorgeous.. scallops are in apparently! it was all over at chloe..

TheBeautyFile said...

Amazing...I love this photo shoot...the black deep v-neck and white skirt will make an appearance on me this summer at some point! Love photo shoots with wild animals!

Anonymous said...

I love that she is posing with a zebra, awesome! Those dresses are beautiful!

amalie said...

great pictures ! and clothes of course. the zebra is genius. x

The Voguette said...

perfect. i love that last dress and the editorial is AMAZINGGG.

xox
The Voguette

Denisa L said...

thank you sweetie!!
I love your blog!

I added you to my blogrol!!

Chi-Chi and the Greek Vintage said...

FABULOUS!!! I LOVE Yu Tsai's work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lizzy said...

Fantastic post, love the Zebras.

Rachel said...

Amazing use of a zebra!!

And I agree with your take on the LBD! Classic is beautiful, but I love vamping that up a little!

Cupcakes and Cashmere said...

these are all fabulous options. i'm all about a classic LBD, but these shoes bring it to the next level!

Couture Carrie said...

That editorial is so fabulous! And I love the three dresses you chose to showcase, especially the Christopher Kane!

xoxox,
CC

natsumi said...

Oh, I love the Zebra! And these dresses are gorgeous! I want to get one of those!!!

Anonymous said...

LOVE that photo of the deep v-neck sweater with the wide belt. It manages to be super sexy and totally polished at the same time. I might just have to try that one of these days!

Anonymous said...

Love that Christopher Kane dress!

Annady said...

The attitude makes such a difference. My favorite's the second one with the zebra.

freeteyme said...

i like them all. You can never go wrong with a LBD. =)

Diana said...

i love these! these are intense!

Hannah said...

okay, there are about five of those that I pine for

Nicole Marie said...

i totally agree! i love the fun different lbd's!

Rain said...

Those LBD are classic & sexy! Love the first pic with the zebra!

xoxo

Lindsay said...

You can't go wrong with these little black dresses! I would wear any of those! Fun post!

✿Ji✿ said...

The black dresses are stunning!♥

Susan Lang said...

Exceptional! Nothing like the classics. Love the black dresses with a new twist.

Thanks for the comment on the staircase railing post. So so many options when it comes to staircases!

Julia said...

These are all fabulous! Black is always classic. But you found the perfect shoes to go with these beautiful frocks! Those heels are incredible!

Aline said...

these are so cool and fab!!! hope you had a lovely weekend!

inkWELL Press said...

Love that dress with the lace detailing at the collar next to the zebra. All are gorgeous!

HoneyBunny said...

Looove the second picture and dress<3

calavera said...

incredible!!!!!!!!!

bridechic said...

Really awesome photos. Great eye

Blair Friedeman said...

love the Christopher Kane dress--just saw that dress in another color at Barneys and it truly stunning!

Rebecca said...

black dessers are amazing1
the zebra is amazingx

Carolina Botelho said...

ahhhh.. love the zebra pic's!!!!

Winnie said...

I love the zebra!

Gossip Girl said...

great examples!!love all the dresses specially the first one

Candi of Candace Rose said...

Such a gorgeous post! I want a pair of Christian Louboutin's so badly!!!!

http://candacerose.typepad.com

Cassiopeia said...

*Drool* - immense pics! :-D

I was ill last week, so no visiting Bath this week - sigh... I'll be down post-exams tho, so our fun will have to wait.

Xxxc

Anna said...

The Zebra is soo cool. And so are those dresses.

drollgirl said...

LOVE THIS STUFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vintage Lollipops said...

!!!!!

I NEED the Preen dress and Fendi boots immediately... sigh. Beautiful images! xxxx

Gabbi said...

Petty... I'm a sucker for a nice black dress!

Fashion Cappuccino said...

Classics are the best! I love all the pieces and the shoes are fabulous! xxoxoxo

Anonymous said...

Great post, I am in love with the second dress and heels-so different but still so chic and glam! Hope you've had a wonderful Monday :)

Anonymous said...

ah i love the cute zebra :))) who doesn't own at least three lbd's?

trisch xo

Emz said...

I love all those LBDs! I need to get a LBD actually, thanks for the inspiration =)

Rebecca, A Clothes Horse said...

I LOVE that Preen dress. Also, I want to pose with a zebra!

Rachel Follett said...

What an amazing selection of black dresses!

Callie Grayson said...

Oh, I want that baby zebra! SOOOO cute!

alissa said...

what great dresses!
i would also like a zebra. perhaps on my balcony.

Anonymous said...

love the third dress!

H @ Narnia's Closet said...

oh i love that temperly london dress. and the zebra. i'd like a zebra...

kimvee said...

I love the little black dress :)

Elizabeth Victoria Clark said...

My faouvirte is defintely the velvety looking dress! I love the lbd with a spin.
And I use a Canon Rebel xsi! I just got it recently and I highly recommend it, the pictures are so clear and its very easy to use! xx

. said...

I have been trying to find a diff LBD for ages. The preen one is SEXYLICIOUS.

muchlove said...

I love the lace dress!

Kati said...

Great pics and the zebra is so sweet!

Unknown said...

The zebra almost stole the show from the model! I definitely want a black lace dress.

Ms Unreliable said...

Heavens to Besty those photos are gorgeous! I love my collection of LBD's, and it's so easy to mix them up during winter with coats and jackets. Yay! So glad it's finally cold here, I even wore a SCARF yesterday :O

Gedankenlos said...

amazing pictures!

carolina @ patagonia gifts said...

wow, wow, wow, stunning pics! I'm in love with the 2nd dress! sigh...

i.d. said...

that preen dress is to die for!

Rachel said...

the ones from net-a-porter are so gorgeous...someone donate me a couple hundred bucks, please! :-)

1808 Days said...

I love the shoes in the first pic, so cute. The zebra is such a great touch!

Unknown said...

these are amazing! I LOVE them. those freaking Fendi boots are making my heart flutter. sigh...

May Kasahara said...

the preen dress is killing me.
want it in my life in such a bad way.

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