Joan, oh Joan

I’m watching Mad Men season 3 via iTunes right now, and Joan Holloway (now Joan Harris, I suppose) never ceases to astound me with her out-of-this-world beauty. Partly down to the natural va-va voom of actress Christina Hendricks, but equally to Mad Men’s costume, hair and makeup department. Actually, I haven’t really seen any photos of Christina Hendricks on the red carpet that I liked overly much. The late 50s, early 60s silhouette suits her body shape so well (those curves, for god’s sake!), but frankly modern styles make her look chubby. If only she would just have the Mad Men stylists dress her for the galas as well! Ah, maybe I’m just too attached to the character…

Lena Hoschek’s Spring/Summer 2010 Collection

Snaps of Austrian label Lena Hoschek’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection, with photos from the press release and the new catalogue. A Honolulu vibe with tropical florals and Elvis motifs, and the catalogue has a real Cuban feel – love the natural beauty of her models. Her trademark fishtail skirts are in there, with the new season fabrics. And I love that circle-skirt trench coat! Get it at: lenahoschek.com.

Dior Goes Back in Time for Pre-Fall 2010

The Christian Dior Pre-Fall 2010 collection was all WWII French Resistance and 1930s bias cut gowns straight off the silver screen. Check out the pincurls on the model too! Can you believe that silver lamé number? If I could wear that onstage, I swear I’d learn to sing better! I like the model too, Heloise Guerin. Ahh, Galliano, how do I love thee…