When I saw the photos of Blake Lively in this blue Marchesa number at the Met Gala last week, I was immediately forced to see what else {the oh-so-chic} Georgina Chapman had been busy designing.
Marchesa is absolutely my number one choice when it comes to showstopping ensembles and gowns. I’ve never met a piece I wasn’t 100% in love with, and the dresses are always my favorite among any event or awards show. Everything Marchesa is grand, grand, grand – and always a work of art. The craftsmanship is sheer perfection, and the designs are anything but ordinary. I’m always *in love* with the all of the fanciful details – the feathers, the outrageous ruffling, and the most intricate beading.
You want to make a statement? Marchesa is the only way to go, dolls.
Below are {some of} my top picks among the Fall 2010 Collection. I think the first dress masterpiece is my favorite – black and white is always chic, but this showcases the classic pairing in such a fresh, never-been-seen-before way. I also included the shot of the blue dress Blake wore so that you could see it on the model. I personally think the always stunning Ms. Lively wears it better, but that may be because I’m unfairly obsessed with her – I have a very close friend who I swear is her twin, and seeing Blake always makes me think of her. And just take a look at the black and white number – I am not a tattoo person by any means, but that is artwork, darlings.
“We’re women designing for women. We know how they feel in a beautiful dress. That’s our focus right now.”
—Georgina Chapman
{Images via New York Magazine}
The old-hollywood, mermaid silhouette in the last shot is absolutely incredible. I’m forever attracted to dresses that echo vintage movie stars.
XO
Carly
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Such gorgeous dresses!
Love Blake’s red carpet look!
xoxox,
CC
I love Blake Lively and usually think she looks stunning, but I think she looks a bit like she’s headed to the ice capades in that dress. I think the Marchesa model pulls it off much better – maybe it’s the hair?
Love the white feather dress.
These are some seriously stunning designs — the black and white tulle mix is killing me!
Her grecian blue mini dress is definitely grand. And she gave justice to it. She’s with style
These are definitely showstopping dresses… gorgeous and fabulous! xoxo
Like you, I absolutely love Marchesa! I always look out for their dresses on the red carpet because they’re just beautiful and incredible and so incredibly beautiful! I also love the fact that one half of the design duo; Georgina Chapman is beautiful and always looks amazing in her clothes and is married to Hollywood bigwig (a not so beautiful) Harvey Weinstein.
I adore the white feathered cocktail dress! So soft, yet sexy. Dramatic, yet simple.
That blue dress is so stylish! What a beautiful selection!
Have a fun weekend:)
Great blog!
oh my, Blake looks stunning! I have to agree, I’ve never met a Marchesa dress I didn’t like. They’re definitely the red carpet designer of choice for a good reason..
i’m a FL girl as well! adding you to my links dear
Also LOVING your blog!! i’ve already been flipping back thru all the old pages
xoxo
Oooh love the structure and frills on the red dress. Marchesa is indeed grand. grand. grand! If only I could become friends with Georgina and see those designs first hand…;)
Thanks for the comment – Blake did look awesome (of course her mile long legs help too!)
The blue dress she wore was gorgeous, as are many of the others! Stunning.
love marchesa!!!
now i realize i don’t look a thing like blake, nor do i have the legs, but i would take that blue number as well as that white feathery frock and rock the shit out of them! love LOVE!!!
I adore Marchesa and Georgina Chapman’s personal style is flawless as well! Blake’s legs are insane – she definitely rocked that dress. I’m obsessed with that little white feathered number though – swoon!
I desperately want Blake Lively’s dress and that red number. Brights are such a fun way to let your personality shine through at elegant affairs!!
Omg, we’re twins! I was blown away by Blake Lively’s dress when I saw all the photos from the Met Gala, and I am so unbelievably in love with everything Georgina Chapman has done with Marchesa! The brand is so beautiful and chic, but still so cutting edge and fabulous.
Darling, I’m adoring the blog!
Marchesa dresses are the best. Georgina is definitely one of my favorite designers, oh to have one of those dresses…I so doubt I can afford it
How fun would that white feather number be for a reception dress? Swoon. And that blue beauty Blake wore…It’s been haunting my dreams!
Oh Blake…STUNNING.
Marchesa is THE best. I want a wedding dress. Screw the man part.
Each and every pic is AMAZING!! I am getting married in November and have looked at 2 Marchesa gowns…so stunning!!! Great post
Btw… I am loving your blog
That white feather dress…GORGEOUS. I wish I had anything like that in my closet!
those dresses are AMAZING. And Blake Lively is gorgeous.