{Fashion} Highlight: Christian Dior Couture Spring Summer 2012

The 1950s are in.

Or at least the fashion of the 1950s is in.  It began with the styles seen in the ever popular series "Mad Men" and then briefly "Pan Am".  But it continues off the screen and onto the runway, especially in the designs seen on the runway for Christian Dior Couture Spring Summer 2012.

I love the full skirt, opera length gloves, and cinched waist of the first look.  This is definitely a great look to replicate and celebrates the lady in all of us.  I would also love a severe A-line skirt with a lovely petticoat peeking through - it's brazenly feminine and unapologetically fun as is a traditional pencil skirt in an unexpected print and color.  The last few pieces were retro and modern at the same time.  The gradient coloring and luxurious layering made these classic styles new.

I didn't know until now that I needed a fun pencil skirt and now I can't wait to get one (ahh and to have this  one!)