My Five - Balenciaga Resort 2012

Balenciaga can be hard to wrap your head around when looking at a whole collection.  Most often, the parts are better than the whole.  There are always a few gems in every collection that can be overpowered by the "weirdness" of some of the other items in the same collection.  Do you know what I mean?  Anyway, here are three looks from Resort 2012 that are totally outstanding in my opinion.  Enjoy!

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My Five - Giles Resort 2012

Let's revisit the past Resort season for two posts.  First up, Giles Deacon.  I love his sense of fun and whimsy while keeping it very wearable, with an air of sophistication (see my picks from previous collections here, here, and here) .  I adore the prints in this collection!  Here are my picks - enjoy!

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My Five - Elie Saab Resort 2012

Ooooh, who doesn't love looking at Elie Saab's gorgeous gowns?  Always glamorous perfection!  This collection was super colorful and featured a lot more day wear than you usually see.  My picks were all evening gowns though - I just can't resist them.  Enjoy!

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My Five - Bottega Veneta Resort 2012

Oh, this is one lovely collection, great colors, great textures, great patterns.  And the accessories?  Stop it, so gorgeous!  Please forgive me because I absolutely couldn't pick just five.  Here are my faves, enjoy! 
(check out my picks from previous Bottega Veneta collections here, here, here, here, and here)

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My Take - Chris Benz Resort 2012

After yesterday's my five post, I almost immediately received a request to take a stab at recreating this look:

Yay!  Love this outfit, and those leopard sneakers - shut the front door!  Here you go!

Button Front Tops by Eddie Bauer
Bracelets by Stephan & Co

Coats by Merona
Flats by Steve Madden

During my search I ran across these adorable shoes (which would be great with the outfits above or just jeans and a tee) - check 'em out!

My Five - Chris Benz Resort 2012

Oh, I loved this collection.  He's been hitting it out of the park with consistently fun, wearable, chic and colorful clothes (see my other Chris Benz my fives here, here and here).  Here are my faves, enjoy!

(I want this dress right now!)

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My Five - Prada Resort 2012

This collection was full of really great prints and a lovely color palette - not to mention the fab bags and non-platform shoes (which looked surprisingly fresh and new).  Here are my picks, enjoy!

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My Five - Alexander McQueen Resort 2012

Another gorgeous collection from Sarah Burton!  Enjoy!

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