I really love this look. It's tailored with an edge. The jacket is by Givenchy and interestingly I bought one from Cue last winter which looked very much like it (at a tenth of the price I'm sure). Just not wild about the shoes.
I have just come across an amazing Fortuny jacket at http://www.vintagetextile.com/new_page_241.htm 
'Beauty is not prettiness. Why do so many mothers teach their daughters to flutter about, instead of teaching them about beauty'
It's amazing what a difference some lovely vintage shoe clips make to a plain pair of satin ballet flats. So easy to put on and remove and they just give the shoes that original look.
Now this is a dress (and matching petticoat). Recently exhibited at the V&A's 'The Golden Age of Couture Paris and London 1947 - 1957' exhibition. Circa 1950 by Pierre Balmain (1914-1982) in silk crosgrain with machine-made Swiss embroidery. The petticoat is boned silk net and silk. It was donated by Mrs G. Sachet. How beautiful. I wish the exhibition would come to Australia.
Balmain now. Really not loving the new-look shoulders on this Balmain military look leather jacket Posh was seen wearing recently. Looks to me like the coat hanger is still attached. Still loving her hair and sunglasses though.
