October 08, 2010

Don't skimp on the sleeves

The one thing that I hate is a too tight sleeve. I like my sleeves with loads of volume, I like sleeves that allow my arms to breath. I only had a chance to catch up with the last of PFW shows this evening and I was very happy to see beautiful voluminous sleeves in the Elie Saab, Louis Vuitton and Paul & Joe collections. I'll have some sleeves, please. Not too tight!

Are big sleeves your thing or do you prefer them tight, oh so tight?

P.S. I got my first ever pay packet today! Can you guess what I will be doing tomorrow...? It starts with S and ends with g. Let the good times begin!

P.P.S. Thank God it's Friday!!



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57 comments:

www.janetteria.com said...

Hmmm...I love puffy and volumionous sleeves but guess tight sleeves are great too for me. :)

Oooh and congrats for Ur 1st pay packet. :D

Couture Carrie said...

Fabulous trendspotting, darling!
I am impressed!

Loving Elie Saab!

xoxox,
CC

Unknown said...

awesome dresses... actually they're amazing!

Vicky
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Content Director - Strong Female Leaders said...

I normally don't like sleeves, but would wear big sleeves once in a while because they look very fashionable.

Anaivilo said...

Beautiful dresses! Those sheer fabrics are perfect!

amy said...

The last two pictures are drop dead gorgeous. Seriously, soooooOoOoo inspiring. great post dear!


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joana said...

love the first three dresses!

Closet Fashionista said...

I like a mix of tight and loose, depends on my mood, haha
Love these looks!
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style-haus said...

love the voluminous sleeves and flowy dresses from these collections. congrats on your first paycheck...have fun shopping!

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losaway said...

The first three dresses are cute =)
Kisses.

Unknown said...

I love sleeves. Have a fab weekend.

Anonymous said...

I love the bigger sleeve trend!

stylenuggets said...

Welcome to our world! That first pay packet is the sweetest.

Collette Osuna said...

I LOVE big flowy sleeves too..the bigger the better...just like wide pant legs, hehehe:)

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mcQueenBeep* said...

Loving all the puffy sleeves and i agreee TGIF!

Carolina*

Francesca said...

I really like the orange dress in the first row. great color for fall :D

ching said...

i agree. i like my sleeves allowing my arms to breathe.

NOA said...

i think that the voluminous sleeve are very elegant for the woman. I like the tshirt tight with voluminous sleeve! i love it!!
Pd. Beautiful photos, i like all outfit!! ;D

NOA

Lee Oliveira said...

Elie Saab now is one of the most wanted designers for celebrities and other events
He s a genius
LOx

Shanghainese Dumpling said...

Love those sleeves, especially that dress that asian model is wearing!!!!

jemina said...

AMAZING DRESSES WOW WOW WOW!!!

Brianna said...

I have many issues with sleeves. I like mine to be snug but the armpit part has to fit just right. I love the top middle picture!

Have fun!

Ddays Of Our Lives said...

I was at Elie Saab and Louis Vuitton, it was cool, going to post about it very soon.

Jess ♡ said...

O-M-G. love. adoration. <3

Ashley said...

I have a big chest, so if my sleeves are too billowy, I look totally shapeless and gross. So, I like tight sleeves! But, I really like how some of these look here.

Have a great time shopping! :D

Jen said...

Love balloon sleeves too but sadly they look ridiculous on me. The Paul and Joe collection is so chic, esp that look on the left with the yellow top and white shorts!

Have a great day shopping!!! Nothing better than a day of guilt-free buying :P

Have a lovely day!
Jen

Leia said...

The sleeves are amazing!

Leia

Unknown said...

Love it! xoxo

Anna-Lena said...

wonderful outfits...love all of them!
hugs

Unknown said...

I like this trend as well, particularly the cut-out sleeves or cap sleeves. later, FashionLifeCoach

Audrey Allure said...

I love both types of sleeves :)

ALA_STRANGE said...

beautiful

Anonymous said...

So lovely!;)

Johanna - MyShoebox.se said...

It´s a nice trend, but I can´t see myself wearing it :)

ediot said...

oh- these pieces are divine. thanks so much for sharing i have a dress with a sleeve like that 2 dress. absolutely love it.
hope you had a wonderful weekend dear
xx

ari said...

loving the drapey and volume filled sleeves, so elegant and effortless.

Christina Elaine said...

I just found your blog and I am in love....... Love the second dress.... the sleeves are dreamy...

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Ana said...

I love the silhouette of the tops in the third row, with the more fitted body and long, voluminous sleeves gathered at the wrist!

eesa said...

bigass sleeves are great but i do love to show off my arms in tight ones sometimes.xx

Anonymous said...

Big puffy sleeves are sometimes preferred although i actually don't quite mind tight sleeves too.

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michelle_ said...

puffy sleeved tops is always the best way to create an interesting look without much effort !

thanks for the sweet comments !
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Jamie-Lee Burns said...

I love a slightly loose sleeve, something that allows my arms to move.

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Pratishtha Durga said...

I don't know about tight sleeves, but I am not too much into voluminous sleeves. These designs are fabulous, though.

FashionJazz said...

Love the sleeves! Really good post too! Mwah xxx

Unknown said...

thanks for the comment love this xxx

chung-chiao tai 戴中巧 said...

Really love the bigger sleeve for spring & summer!!!

Keith said...

These are all beautiful. I hope you had a great weekend. I love your blog header.

rouli said...

amazin looks!

so nice:))

kiss

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Anthea said...

Enjoy your shopping spree!

I definitely don't like sleeves that are too tight.

Anthea,
Embracing Style

Denisa L said...

loved the Paul&Joe collection

Oh to Be a Muse said...

i love everything in the first row...so beautiful. and that last outfit is hot too.

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Eliska H said...

omg the short flowy dress♥

Jonathon Pedrozo said...

Voluminous sleeves are great when ur hair is too long and thin (L) you let your hair dance with your sleeves and it'll make you look SEXY

xx,
JON
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Laura said...

I could not agree more on the no to tight sleeves concept! I also noticed the flowy sleeves trend and was thrilled!!

Sarah said...

Oh puffy sleeves... I love them so. Unfort I'm five foot nothing so I look like a bad Shakespearean actress in them - so hard to pull off!

Islandia Lane said...

so love the top left image and the bottom right. both awesome.

beneath the glass said...

wow, those looks are all so gorgeous! Love the first three especially. I like tight sleeves sometimes, but I adore loose, billowy sleeves...so comfy and romantic.

lucky, i wish i were shopping! :)
Suzy
Beneath the Glass