Goodbye Christian Lacroix, Hello Chanel

So here are some of my fav's from the Paris Couture shows yesterday and today. Obviously (bottom) Chanel at it's best. I mean the hat in the center and the winged cat eye makeup. Am I the only high style bride out there, come on ladies this is pretty sick stuff. Even for a Tuesday night out with your man!

(Top) from French designer Christian Lacroix, who yesterday delivered what will likely be his last haute couture show. Tell me this isn't the sickest hat and silk draped dress! I promise I'll be getting back to flowers soon; I mean come on it's called Le Fleur Couture; clearly the Haute Couture Paris shows are always going to be featured on this site!!!

Daily Delivery: Ink & Peat Floral

Ink & Peat Floral makes our list of Le Fleuriste because of this stunning bouquet above. An amazing use of texture. Succulents, pale roses, scabiosa pods, smoke bush, hypercum berries; and my favorite immature blackberries. Ink Peats is located in Portland OR. I think she has a great style!

Just A Taste: Haute Couture Shows 2010

The Haute Couture shows just started today in Paris. This image of the Dior (aka the Master British Designer John Galliano) show has just been released by the (AP) a few hours ago. More tantalizing images to follow. Don't forget to be inspired by that fab floral decor in the background. It's so crazy to think we just used the same ingredients; at the French Laundry's 15th Anniversary Party. Cudos to Kathy Hoffman who is always ahead of the curve! More images and insperations to follow :)

Laura Dowling: Intérieurs et Fleurs

Everyone is in love with Laura Dowling. Her Haute Couture Fleur style is straight off the Paris runways. I'm so in love with her wreathes above; especially the potato one. Your can learn the steps on how to recreate these amazing wreathes at home by going to the project section of Laura Dowlings website. Here at Le Fleur Couture; we could easily show you her amazing bouquets for ones weddings. But... this site is about flowers for everyday. That's why we are highlighting these amazing wreaths. Any one of these creations could hang on your door daily.Très Magnifique!

Daily Delivery: Saipua

I came across this little company in Brooklyn that is actual in business because of their fab soaps. But when I saw their website and noticed that they had amazing arrangements in their floral section I had to learn more. Sarah Ryhanen is their florist and she is one talented designer. I emailed her to find out more about her; but I've not recieved a reply yet. Her work is amazing and her use of ingridenants with a salvaged container feel; make my blog for simple couture style. Sarah Ryhanen; I would love to know more about you. Ladies seriously check out www.saipua.com

Haute Couture Will Never Let You Down

One of the reasons why I named this site Le Fleur
Couture is because from a very small age; when I first
found out about Haute Couture. I realized that Couture
fashion was so unbelievably inspirational to so many
genres of art; flowers included. I mean the picture to the
left is the perfect modern wedding stationary colors. The picture on the right is an amazing color pallets for a summer event, whether that's a dinner party, luncheon, or just because it's March. p.s readers the black dress above is just fab. I will always provide you with my fav little black dress. Haute Couture is the heart of art!

Perfect Form From CB2

I love this vase by cb2.com its called
the Paleo Pot Vase. It has amazing
lines to it. You can arrange something
very simple for a modern feel;
or somethingmore lush.
7.25"dia.x8"H

Love Them Stems

Who says we must wrap double satin ribbon down the entire length of the bouquet. The above image is a perfect example of how natures beauty does it's own special wrap.
The stems make the perfect texture in this bouquet.

Thistle For Summer

I always gravitate towards the warmer colors. But when I see cool colors done right; I get really excited. I love this simple arrangement for a hot lazy summer dinner. Thistle is what makes this pop for me.