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Hello lovelies, how has your weekend been so far? We're back to the third installment of the Runway to Real Life series where I style everyday, wearable outfits based on runway looks. This time, we're focusing on the Spring 2016 Couture collections, including Zuhair Murad, Valentino, Elie Saab, and Alexandre Vauthier. Leave it down below which designer is your favorite and I'll try to add it in the next Runway to Real Life post :)

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[ZM S2016 Look 1]

Zuhair Murad Spring 2016 Inspo

Zuhair Murad Spring 2016 Inspo by asmallbit featuring a leather bodycon skirt

I styled three different outfits based on certain elements in this first look, like the floral detailing, lace-like texture, white base, structure, black belt, strappy shoes, and sparkly hair decorations. For outfit #1, the fitted lace top mimics the upper part of the designer's ensemble, with a looser interpretation of the skirt. To add a bit of black for contrast, I chose black strappy heels and then finished off with a lace clutch to dress it up. Outfit #2 is a more casual look, with a white denim skirt and flats. To make it more interesting, I included some flower earrings and a vintage leather crossbody bag. The last outfit is a bit in-between. The lace sweater tones down the dressy skirt and shoes while the emerald green flower earrings add a bit of color.


[V S2016 Look 59]

Valentino Spring 2016 Inspo

Valentino Spring 2016 Inspo by asmallbit featuring a j.crew vest

To recreate this look, I chose a lot of beige, salmon, pink, as well as greys and blacks. Although this look was very soft and flowy, I did pick some pieces with a more structured feel because they may be easier to find (like a fitted dress or blazer vest). On the far left, I have the most formal outfit, with the tie and sheer skirt as well as the long blazer vest. In the middle is my favorite outfit: a cropped turtleneck with long, wide pants to mimic the flow of the designer's piece. On the far right is a glammed up version of the look, with a bright colored dress and the softness of a fur vest. I added a light scarf to create a similar feel to the tie/bow feature in the designer look.


[ES S2016 Look 31]

Elie Saab Spring 2016 Inspo

Elie Saab Spring 2016 Inspo by asmallbit featuring a leaves engagement ring

This look has a distinctive princess and fairytale feel to it. I tried to implement that vibe into each of the outfits. With the first one being the most formal and the fanciest, I piled on the diamonds, layered a fitted tee under the sleeveless dress for a more covered look, and added sky high black heels. For the next look, I tried to tone it down with a pastel purple maxi and a casual striped crop top. This is a very fun outfit for Spring and you probably have something similar in your closet already! The last one is what I would call an urban princess. It's got the glitz and glam but with a down-to-earth element with the Nike sneakers. It is also the closest to the designer's piece in that it has a very cool tone bluish grey as the foundation.


[AV S2016 Look 1]

Alexandre Vauthier Spring 2016 Inspo

Alexandre Vauthier Spring 2016 Inspo by asmallbit featuring suede boots

By far, this is my favorite set. All-black outfits are such a weakness of mine! I especially love how sexy each of these outfits are, with the addition of the black boots. It's a bit hard to see the details of each look but the one on the far left is the closest to the designer's look. It fully covers the belly and leaves just a hint of skin where the thighs are. To amp up the outfit, I chose leather thigh highs to match the leather cuffs on the sleeves of the blazer. The middle ensemble shows the most skin, with the mini tank, skort, and ankle boots. To add some roughness and to cover a bit of skin, I picked a black moto-style jacket. Finally, for a sweeter look, I paired a loose knit sweater with a black denim skirt and suede thigh highs. It's a fun mix of innocent and sexy and my personal fave styling.

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That's it for Part 3 of the Runway to Real Life series. Leave it below: Which outfit did you like the most? What designer would you like featured in the next post? Thanks again for stopping by :)


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New York Times has posted a few articles on the couture collections and while there were a load of gorgeous pieces, only three or four really caught my eye.


1) Bouchra Jarrar's Sleeveless Khaki Jacket



2) Raf Simon for Dior



3) Valentino



4) Jean Paul Gaultier


THOUGHTS:

1) Honestly never heard of Bouchra Jarrar but the jacket looks impeccably made and so chic. I could picture someone walking down the streets of New York City with a pretty chignon and terribly long eyelashes, strutting with this awesome jacket.

2) LOVE! The silhouette reminds me of old school Dior and it's just so feminine but not in a little girl way.

3) Beautiful. It's a work of art sculpted around the model's bod. The piece has a somewhat vintage vibe because of the color palette but it still looks modern.

4) I couldn't stop staring at this because of how wonderfully fitted the garment is. Tastefully sexy? I suppose that's the only way to describe it. Probably not something I'd wear outdoors...unless I had some sort of maxi skirt on and it was a level 200 formal event. You know, the kind you see in movies where people are stuffed into suffocating gowns and are pretending to eat food.


What do you guys think about these couture pieces? Do you love them as much as I do?


Until next time,
{muah}
~Jenn
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As spotted on Vogue.co.uk, the Valentino models were seen sporting a romantic and youthful plait hairstyle for the Spring/Summer collection of 2012. Celebrities like Alexa Chung and Scarlett Johansson have begun to adapt this trend into their own fashion and style.

The Original Hairstyle As Seen On Valentino Models


So why is this hairstyle the perfect hairstyle for these upcoming warmer months?

Well...

For one thing, it's an updo, essentially. Of course, it can be worn with your hair down but for the purpose of this post, let's just assume that it's an updo. Because of this, it's a great way to avoid a whole bunch of hair sticking to the back of your neck! If you have bangs or can't stand it when hair falls to the front of your face (like me!), the braided bit will be perfect for eliminating that problem.

Amanda Seyfried


Scarlett Johansson


Dianna Agron


Elle Fanning


Freida Pinto


Mia Wasikowska


As you can see, there are many ways to change up the style according to what you prefer. Some like the plait a little looser for a more casual and purposely-messy look and others like it tight and neat.

Here are a few Youtube tutorials that will hopefully guide and give you some ideas for how to create your own braided updo!

Bubzbeauty's "Braided Headband Hairstyles"


Pursebuzz's "Braided Headband"


Bebexo's "How To: French Braid Headband Hairstyle Hair Tutorial"


TheStyleBlog's "How to: Sideswept Braided Bangs"



Until next,
{chuuu}
~Jenn
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