The task: to recreate one of Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic looks. I felt inspired and I picked the one in the middle as it immediately made me think of the red dress I have in my closet, that doesn’t get enough love – somehow it feels too grand for work… This is for an ASOS competition, to signal the release of the new Yves Saint Laurent biographical film. I’m quite excited about it… I watched L’Amour Fou recently, a documentary film about the relationship between Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge. It’s an emotional film, very touching even and was a very good insight into the personality and life of the Designer. This one, with all the costume recreation promises to be if nothing else, a feast for the fashion and style hungry eyes.
I got together with Filipa and we went round St Wulfram’s (the local church) to do some photos and freeze our asses off. I should have really worn a coat out. The things one does for art… and a nice competition.
I decided to wear sneakers, because, you know. They’re comfier and all that. Plus I wanted to dress it down a little. I didn’t want to look like I was heading to the ballet or something…
Outfit details – Dress – H&M (from Ebay), Gloves – from Ebay (got them for the office Xmas party outfit) , Shoes – House of Holland x Superga, Fascinator thingy – Poundland (cheap!)
Ok, this is getting silly now… Just watch the trailer if you’re curious about the film.
I’m joining the ladies over at Visible Monday as it’s been too long since I’ve done it, no?
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What a fun challenge, and you captured it beautifully! That red dress is an inspiration.
I don’t really know anything about YSL, but the film looks interesting.
You look fantastic! Hope you win! x
Gorgeous look!
So good to see you back bloggeing. We do need your wonderful inspiration.
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this dress is incredible perfect with the gloves!
You look awesome doll, love the dress, so cool 🙂 xx
such a beautiful Red Dress!!, and you look so gorgeous and cute, love that you’re wearing your polka dot sneakers, it’s a genuine detail!!
beijinhos & Red
Love this YSL-inspired look (gotta see that recent movie, too). Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday, missed you! xox
Beautiful!! Truly stunning. A great recreation but you definitely made the look your own!
Such a pretty dress & you look fab in it! I hope you win! Love you! XXX
Your gorgeous fascinator is the perfect touch! Very YSL!
Way to channel Yves. I love the pastiche of fabrics! They look so comfy yet riche. Your photos are great too! Why hasn’t the movie been getting more advertising, I hadn’t even heard of it yet!
Wonderful pastiche of fabrics that look comfy yet tres elegante (and very Yves). I’m excited for the movie, I can’t believe I haven’t heard of it before!
I NEED that dress in my life!!! It’s so awesome!!
The most beautiful portrait shot of you, Sara! You surely caught the essence you were looking for! Very YSL, and how lovely you are accomplishing the look! Yes, the red dress does the trick, and the black gloves are just right. The pink kicks do keep it adorably casual. But, say, if you DID want to go to the opera, I feel sure you have some sexy black fishnets and some tiny, champagne-glass-shaped black heels that would be just right… what a versatile dress that really does deserve more love. Time to go to the opera?