Paris -- Fashion Week

Life happens. But fashion never waits...

I have been extremely overwhelmed with balancing full-time work this summer, classes & assignments (full-time student status), and keeping up to date with the fast-paced fashionable know for inspiration for the Scene's line... However, fashion waits for no one. And with Fashion Week in Paris, I must share some spotted star style that I can seem to look away from...

I absolutely adore Olivia Palermo's Parisian style in this porcelain dolll inspired Valentino frock. Romantic cream beige lace with delicate floral details and minimal frills and ruffles is a perfect concoction of "cute" mixed with Victorian sophistication. The pairing of the frilly number with the maroon pumps (she's constantly sporting) adds a rich and warm effect, complimenting her newly dyed chocolate brown tresses. And the clutch? Quaint and beautifully paired... I am sure by now readers can tell I find Olivia's taste to be admirable (given that she has an affluent number of appearances in my posts); crowning her one of my modern day fashion icons. Her impeccable style inspires my personal taste when it comes to my closet purchases and am greatly flattered when close friends think of me whenever they see of Olivia.

Palermo, not one to be unfamiliar with a haute Valentino gown looks refreshing in this whimsical, almost ocean-inspired gown featuring a perfect balance of bohemian meets old-Hollywood glamour. Look at the sheer icicle blue oversized-bow waist detail... o.m.g...

Spotted out on the streets of Paris...

Gossip Girl fav, Leighton Meester at the Chanel Haute Couture Show. All I can say is one word comes to mind with this tough-bad-girl couture getup: fierce.

 Taking a more demure, soft-spoken California girl glam approach is Gossip Girl, Blake Lively. Her personal choice for the Chanel show almost seems like it's paying homage to her alter-ego character, Serena Van der Woodsen don't you think?

You know you've made it when you get front row seats at the Christian Dior show, seated by none other than, Vogue power woman, Anna Wintour. Um, jealous much? Also, spotted seated front row (but not as lucky as Ms. Lively), Jessica Alba. In... yes, a Christian Dior piece of course... but did you not peep those Dior Mary-Janes? Can't... stop... drooling...

Jessica Alba at the Christian Dior show.. have you ever seen such an adorably sexy baby mama?

Claire Danes at the Armani show in of course, Armani Prive. The sherbet watercolor inspired number fits the blonde beauty like a glove. Delectable, youthful, yet still ever so so classy... if you're going to be in Paris, nothing beats donning a romantic look from head to toe..

In Other News in Paris...
look where the Gossip Girl cast has been spotted filming...

I haven't followed up with Gossip Girl since season 2, only getting a few bits of 411 here and there from some girlfriends, but I always keep my eyes peered for the style featured in snapped photos during filming. Of course the show had to make a run for Paris with the characters.. these sneak peek looks to the characters' wardrobes already looks amazingly fashion forward. I would take Leighton's (Blair) wardrobe any day over Blake's (Serena) for some reason.. It's so dynamic, up-and-coming, and fearless. Okay, one exception: that Tibi electric blue trouser get-up on Blake... Anyone find the glam rock city chic photo of Blake Lively (Serena) to be oddly... scaled? She towers over the crew!

Give me a day in little Ms. Waldorf's fashionably abundant lifestyle please... I dream of teetering bags on my arms like a Christmas tree...

Soccer-mom royalty, Victoria Beckham seen out and about in a Miu Miu Resort 2010 number. So adorable! Though, I still find these cute little dresses she's seen in a tad bit too cute for her. Not very age appropriate. I would love to see this on Kate Bosworth or Sienna Miller. Victoria seems to be more suitable for the tough chick fashion-forward-esque look...

This time, in London in a Marc by Marc Jacobs bow-print dress. Once again, too sweet to pair up with the Posh. Adore the dress but not for her. I can see this dress with more of a rough-around-the-edges English rose a la Kiera Knightley or even Rachel Bilson...

I had my eyes set on these Marni shoes from the Fall 2009 line forever and was on a never ending, relentless search to snag a pair... and I must say: When I say it's going to be mine, it is going to be mine. Loved them in pictures, love them in person. I can rest peacefully now...

Until next time...

xo Qbee





Images: JustJared, StarStyle, StyleandtheCity, Stockholm