GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

The New York Times refers to her as “the guardian of all style”, her beau calls her the “Illustratoriste” for her commended work as a fashion illustrator, Vogue.com named her one of the 40 women of the decade . . . clearly, French fashion blogger and photographer Garance Doré’s ultra-stylish influence has been felt by not only the fashion world, but the world at large.



Whether she is covering fashion week in Milan, snapping portraits of fashionistas in New York, posting personal chatty, witty -- yet simply charming -- monologues, sharing her photographs from the latest French Vogue editorial she shot, or displaying her collages and fashion illustrations, the street-style photographer & fashion illustrator's blog evokes a style that goes far beyond trends: the scope of her work is timeless and chic; it is for this reason, the fashion world is at her feet.


above: snaps of doré & a feature in interview magazine

Garance’s musings give us a rare glimpse into the thoughts of a fabulously stylish Parisian woman, and even though her posts imply French women are the masters when it comes to effortless style, they still have a few tricks up their sleeves, and this week, she lets us in on some of her style secrets . . .

{the top five things french women never leave home without:}

1. Baume Crème de Rose from Dior, for the pot & the perfectly pouty lips.

2. A pair of sunglasses -- to provide mystery!

3. A book by Françoise Sagan because she has an incredible perspective on life and was so rock'n roll -- in the French way, of course.

4. A pair of Repetto ballet flats (the real dancer ones with very soft soles) -- great after long hours in heels.

5. A pen. To write, of course, but also to put your hair up when you're tired of having it in your face. I don't know why, but every French girl does that!

The cover of the September issue of Vogue Paris presents Marion Cotillard in what we believe is the most exquisite photograph we have seen of the actress in a long time.  Who knew going without eyebrows could look so good?  Not only is the cover shot gorgeous (as shot by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggot), but the editorial is filled with edgy black lingerie by Dior Haute Couture and even latex lingerie by House of Harlot.  We can thank Carine Roitfeld for styling this provocative shoot.
We're hopeful that because the September issue of Vogue Paris is so prominently featuring lingerie for its cover story that it will remain a strong trend for 2011.  If you haven't already noticed, lingerie has been a pretty hot item this past year (but then really, when is it not hot!).  Perhaps the most notable lingerie trend of 2009/2010 has been the high-waist panty...and maybe next year it will be the bullet bra or latex undies if this editorial is any indication.  We shall see!

We can't think of an editorial in which the same item is shown in every single image, and yet here it is! In the January 2010 issue of Vogue Paris, Laetitia Casta wears the striking (and Madonna-esque) John Paul Gaultier green bullet bra in every picture. We love the color...but this style is so exagerrated compared to the typical vintage styles that we've enjoyed (or at least it appears to be). In any event, we love the different looks that are created around this one striking piece. This is truly a lingerie-as-outwear look! Now, who's going to wear it?

. . . adore this scrapbook layout of photographs intermingled with garance doré's wonderful sketches and beautiful handwriting for vogue paris . . .

{p.s.} the full layout here + here

Running a little late and on the way out for a lunch date, but wanted to stop in to extend a warm congratulations to Vicki A. from Saint Remy de Provence, France, winner of the purple agate bangle give-away!

* Congratultions, Vicki!

{p.s.}
* still working through e-mails . . .
* still crazy about the YSL sweater

{image: editorial - neoclassiques photographed by mert alas & marcus piggott, styled by carine roitfeld; model - lara stone via teamsugar & tfs}