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Elie Saab’s Fall 2011 collection was Parisian chic personified.

For those who say that Elie Saab only creates red carpet gowns, his Fall 2011 collection will prove them wrong.

The designer showcased many daytime pieces which included leather jackets, sheath dresses, pants paired with tunics, streamline coats and knits for the first time.

We saw plenty of slim silhouettes and cinched in waist via peplums and belts which accented dresses, skirt suits, jackets and gowns.

Demi Moore will love the many black pieces which were presented, plus we also saw nude, red, burgundy and stone with touches of florals.

Elie Saab’s celebrity clientèle will be happy to see the array of stunning gowns on display.

Of course I was in love with the embellished gowns, but any of his gowns would light up a red carpet.

Hopefully we won’t have to wait too long, but I’m banking on us seeing many looks during Cannes Film Festival.

Celebs have plenty of gowns choose from; halters, strapless, cap sleeves, bold shoulders, plunging necklines, peplum waists, central split, side split and long sleeved gowns.

Key accessories included Mary Jane-inspired strappy heels and clutches.

Front Row: Fan Bing Bing and Daisy Lowe

Favourites: Embellished cap sleeve gown with peplum and central split and embellished cape paired with blouse and black pants

Who I See Wearing This Collection: Cameron Diaz, Demi Moore, Leighton Meester, Blake Lively, Megan Fox, Florence Welch, Fan Bing Bing, Hilary Swank, Olivia Wilde, Melanie Laurent, Aishwarya Rai, Noomi Rapace, Freida Pinto, Angelina Jolie, Bryce Dallas Howard and Daisy Lowe

Roberto Cavalli’s Fall 2011 presentation focused on playing with layers to create a futuristic version of the Cavalli woman who looked like she was out to fight an apocalyptic war.

The tough Cavalli warrior woman wears metallic bodysuits, Fox fur vests worn with long dresses or feather jackets worn over short dresses, laser-cut leather jackets, feathered necklaces, long skinny pants covered in metallic embroidery in shades of gold, silver copper and iron, layered with mousseline dresses.

Maxi skirts, school-boy waistcoats made super-feminine by nipped waists and cuts, layered over chiffon dresses and chiffon blouses which are also paired with masculine blazers.

Cavalli’s beloved animal prints were used in this collection but in a dark and moody fashion with tribal accents.
Rich textures including python, velvet, and fur were presented alongside lighter more feminine fabrics like chiffon floaty maxi dresses accented with feathers.

If you are worried that no red carpet gowns were presented, don’t be because Cavalli usually creates a special red carpet Couture collection which we will no doubt see during Cannes and Venice Film Festivals.

Front Row: Kelly Rowland, Anna Wintour, Anna Piaggi and Anna Dello Russo

Favourites: Black velvet blazer paired with maroon ombre animal print dress and copper metallic top paired with animal print pants

Who I See Wearing This Collection: Shakira, Jennifer Lopez and Megan Fox

I really enjoyed the change of direction from this Emilio Pucci Fall 2011 collection.

The sexy flowing dresses and kaftans were replaced by uber sexy fitted dresses.

Peter Dundas went from concentrating on legs via thigh-high splits and minis to focusing on the bust as breasts heaved over tight corseted tops.

Either way Blake Lively will be happy.

The presentation gave us rock n’ roll elegance with the sexy twist.

We saw bold prints and baroque embellishments on form-fitting bodices and dresses.

Chic daywear included velvet riding coats with leg of mutton sleeves, tailored riding pants, puff-sleeve jackets, jacquard jackets, A-line skirts and feminine lace blouses.

I loved the inclusion of several classic signature Pucci prints.

The finale included some of the sexiest looks I have seen all fashion week.

Green goddess dresses with embellished asymmetrical sleeves and the final look had a sexy bejeweled bodice which I would love to see on Angelina Jolie.

Key accessories included Tyrol hats, heeled hiking boots, leather clutches, suede shoulder bags and signature sexy sandals.

I loved the messy plaits which I’ve dubbed the ‘Pucci Plait.’ I wonder which starlet will work this style into their red carpet look.

Front Row: Anna Wintour, Poppy Delevigne, Eugénie Niarchos, Anna Dello Russo, John Taylor

Favourites: Green gown with embellished sleeve and black tuxedo jumpsuit with lace back panel

Who I See Wearing This Collection: Blake Lively, Megan Fox, Fergie, Kylie Mingoue, Rihanna, Beau Garrett, Angelina Jolie, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Zoe Saldana

Alessandro Dell’Acqua’s No. 21 collections are receiving a lot of celebrity attention at the moment, so I was keen to check out the new Fall 2011 collection.

The sweet yet sexy collection would shift from blouses and pencil skirts to dangerous plunging necklines on a peachy, buttercup, metallic silver, pink, white, black and grey colour palette.

We saw lady-like secretary dresses, shimmering sweaters, sweater dresses, plunging necklines, a pastel blouse paired with metallic pencil skirt, cute cardi’s, cigarette pants, boxy feathered jackets and lace dresses.

The feathered and laces look caught my attention. The feathered looks had plenty of movement on the runway, whilst the lace looks had a sultry innocence about them.

This was a beautifully simple collection with wearability, sex appeal and personality.

Key accessories included orange earrings and t-bar pointy pumps.

Favourites: White short sleeved dress with feathered skirt and lemon lace dress with pink waistband

Who I See Wearing This Collection: Kate Bosworth, Zoe Saldana, Ginnifer Goodwin, Megan Fox and Camilla Belle