Giddy'up!

My first experience riding a horse was quite memorable; mostly because the reason it was memorable was why it was also my last time on a horse. Let's just say it involved a fat horse called "Salt & Pepper" and me, a 10-year-old Girl Guide, flying off the saddle straight into the mud.

But that incident hasn't stopped me from loving horses and all things equestrian, especially where fashion is concerned.

John Galliano's haute couture collection for Dior today pulled from many references including equestrian dress with riding hats, nipped-in bright red blazers, ruffled blouses, long tartan skirts and even riding crops. Instead of riding boots, the models wore high leather boots with stiletto heels.

The second part of the show was less about riding and more about old Hollywood glamour. Lots of lace, pouffy taffeta and bows.

Maybe it's time to get back on that saddle.

Christian Dior Resort 2009 Collection

John Galliano brought out a flrock of A list celebrities to his 2009 resort collection for Christian Dior which was held outside of Guastavino's restaurant. The collection epitomised the era of the 60's with its capri pants, boho caftans and flower printed frocks. I actually saw a bit of the 2008 resort collection in this one, it was probably the printed caftans and the coral color palette. There were some pieces that i still havent found a liking to, but the better pieces made up for that. I especially loved the white 3 tiered dress that Chanel Iman modeled, very simple but still effective.

Source: Style