Alice Temperley

As we've just come off from London Fashion Week, it's quite exciting to see so many British designers have their dresses worn on the red carpet at last night's Oscars. From Rose Byrne donning a sequin, backless Vivienne Westwood gown, to Amy Adams also in a chic, silver Vivienne Westwood cocktail frock, Mischa Barton in Temperley, Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Antonio Berardi, I'm very excited for these designers to share the spotlight with the beautiful actresses they have dressed. Take a look through my slideshow and let me know which dress created by a talented British designer you like best!

Temperley London's opulent Autumn collection showed an array of beaded and silk gowns, gold lamé, and intricate embroidery. Inspired by the "sumptuous colors and decadent subjects of the religious paintings and tapestries" from the Renaissance, designer Alice Temperley created a decadent fairytale filled with grandeur and glamour. Adorned with luxe fur cossacks, models walked down the runway dressed in an array of long-sleeved floral and beaded gowns, some of which were Oscars-worthy contenders, in addition to shiny pant suits, and full-skirted silhouettes. Standouts included an elegant black slitted gown with a draped back, and the floral-patterned tops and dresses. Meanwhile, velvet separates and chic leather skirt suits provided a modern and textural twist to the line. More details from the beautiful collection below.

• Trends: Full skirts, gold lamé, florals.
• Colours: Black, gold, ivory, red, navy, blue, brown.
• Key Piece: The floral embellished pieces and silky black gown were the standout pieces.
• Accessories: Suede platform sandals and ankle boots, colourful jewelry, fur cossack hats.
• Who Would Wear It: Women looking for unique, yet polished look like Kate Middleton and Thandie Newton in addition to front row attendees Poppy Delevigne and Minnie Driver.

Source: Temperley London Fall 2012

There are only a few more days in 2012 with New Year's eve on the horizon, and I wanted to use this opportunity to take a look back at the fashion and beauty highlights of the year. The time has come to wrap up the best of the best readers' choice polls that you've voted on and all you need to do is scroll through to get the results here!

Pippa Middleton was front and center at Temperley London's Spring 2012 show. No wonder, as the Middleton sister is responsible for starting one of the year's biggest gown crazes when she attended the royal wedding reception in an emerald green Temperley gown. The collection was an elegant, silky nod to the '70s, with slinky camisole-like gowns, high-waist tap pants, and head scarves.

• Trends: 70s glamour, silks, hot pants, lace, boudoir.
• Colors: black, ivory, florals, navy, silver.
• Key Piece: a long floral silk gown; the beaded ivory spaghetti strap gown.
• Accessories: gorgeous statement necklaces, head scarves.
• Who Would Wear It: Pippa Middleton was in the front row, but Temperley is geared toward feminine women who indulge their romantic side.

Source: Temperley London Spring 2012

Unlike Alice by Temperley, the fun-loving, slightly rebellious sister line, Temperley is a bit more polished, sophisticated, and unapologetically romantic. We have swooned over many a Temperley dress, and the bridal collection is fit for a princess. (Temperley was rumored to be one of the dress designers for Kate Middleton's bridal gown.) For resort, the designer was inspired by Botticelli paintings, so clothes reflect the soft palettes and dreaminess of works like "The Birth of Venus." We are particularly smitten with the ethereal dresses covered in appliqued flowers and leaves. After the slideshow of Resort 2012, be sure to check out our interview with Alice on her Summer essentials and inspirations.

Source: Temperley Resort 2012