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“Winter Jewels” – Alice & Astrid AW07 Lingerie

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Alice and Astrid Byzantium Collection“The Byzantium collection takes you on a voyage of discovery through the world of beauty to uncover a cache of luxurious fabrics and styles”. Alice & Astrid’s AW07 collection combines cool color pallets of dusky mountains blue, spicy floral gardens clove and orange and jewel like colors garnet and lapis reflect the inner glow of precious stones and mystical interiors; combinations of these together with lace and pintuck detailing inspired by vintage trousseau.

New Alice & Astrid prints for Autumn/winter 07:

  • Opulent, Byzantium — Evokes opulent interiors of the Byzantium combining Lapis Blue and Garnet Red on silk satin
  • Hypnotic Floral leaf — Hints of floral scented spice gardens clove and Orange floral leaf -print s on silk chiffon and silk crepe
  • Classic Polka dot — Meltingly delicious Chestnut Polka dot silk satin
  • Elegant Plains — Dusky Mountain Blue and Almond Cream silk satins highlighted with feminine lace and pin tuck details
  • Christmas Flower — Mountain Azure Sky Blue reflects the Christmas Flower on silk satin (Christmas /Valentine Mini-range)

I’m sure photos say more — so here’s a silky selection:

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Katie Holmes makes Madame V her bridal trousseau

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katie holmes“As the most highly anticipated marriage celebration of 2006, the wedding of Katie Holmes to Tom Cruise defined the romantic beauty every woman dreams of for her wedding day. In perfect style for such a special event, Katie selected none other than Madame V for her bridal trousseau, choosing three outfits from the delicate detailings of Madame V’s new Romantica collection for bridal wear, now unveiled for Spring / Summer 2007.Inspired by the forgotten reminiscence of trousseau, Romantica Aphrodite’s beautiful garments encase the perfect mélange of old and new, with accentuations on classic looks that Katie has made her signature.Madame V LogoA classic Madame V Bridal Set encases the beautiful open panelled, skirted, Babydoll with padded cup balcony bra, Ribbon Tie String and classic lace Garter – the traditional borrowed heirloom of sensuality to complete a bridal dressing.

Each subtly accentuating silhouette is adjustable for a perfect fit, combining signature pure white broidery anglaise with palest baby blue silk chiffon, printed with Madame V’s unique ‘Live, Love, Seduce’ musical note print. Sweet lace and ribbon trims accentuate an understated elegance to a unique bridal selection.”

This was straight in from Madame V! They’re rightfully proud, and hey… Now I know what to wear when I’m meeting Tom Cruise… 😉

More info? Check out the Madame V website!