Comments on the style saloniste: Classic Glamour and Grace

Beautiful designs!!!!

2011-01-11T08:37:19.914-08:00

Beautiful designs!!!!

Diane, I am in absolute heaven. Gowns like this ha...

2011-01-03T16:33:13.585-08:00

Diane, I am in absolute heaven. Gowns like this have me looking forward to the upcoming season of events - in fact now I'll be looking in my mailbox for invites. These are truly beautiful - in a sea of overdone and mostly costume-like dresses, these stand apart. They are classic and timeless.

Time to go drum up some event invites! :)

Love the dresses how romantic and almost nostalgic...

2011-01-03T12:21:15.152-08:00

Love the dresses how romantic and almost nostalgic they feel. Karen is indeed a talent on the brink of big success. I actually admired a gown of hers at a function we went to and though I had never heard of her, immediately saw she was blessed with a gift. You have a great blog, that I really enjoy.
Would you care to check out mine? Its new and I am just getting started but love getting advice from others whose blogs I admire!
www.theenchantedhome.blogspot.com

Oh these gowns are beautiful! Karen is so talented...

2011-01-03T08:06:23.693-08:00

Oh these gowns are beautiful! Karen is so talented. Loved this post.

Hello, dear Friends--welcome to 2011 and lots of n...

2011-01-02T16:40:32.262-08:00

Hello, dear Friends--welcome to 2011 and lots of new stories and features and beautiful photography.

So many of you love KAREN CALDWELL DESIGNS...gowns! I've been so delighted with your lovely responses and kind comments about Karen and her new designs.
I am looking forward to the Jan 26 opening gala of the San Francisco Ballet, and other parties coming soon--because lots of women will be wearing custom-made gowns and dresses by Karen.

Ingela-please send me an email about your trip to San Francisco- I would love to send you some tips and some great ideas for your visit. Or phone me at 415-922-9675 (I am in the phone book...hiding in plain sight).
I wish you every happiness for 2011--and may all your dreams come true.
cheers, DIANE

Really breathtaking! Classic glamour. We are going...

2011-01-02T08:27:23.175-08:00

Really breathtaking! Classic glamour. We are going to Paris in April (as we do every year--used to live there) and I will thoroughly peruse your blog for new ideas.
I have read your posts in the past, but now I am officially following you!
Mary Ann

Happy New Year to you Diane from Stockholm! All co...

2011-01-02T05:26:47.938-08:00

Happy New Year to you Diane from Stockholm!
All covered in snow. Beautiful but cold!

I'm so looking forward visiting SF at end of this month and doing my research to be well prepared. Being an experienced globetrotter this is still my first time to SF.

Ingela

ummm what a treat it would be to own one! Off to c...

2011-01-01T22:53:56.713-08:00

ummm what a treat it would be to own one! Off to check out the site!

So chic and elegant...I love her fabric choices an...

2011-01-01T12:56:22.355-08:00

So chic and elegant...I love her fabric choices and how she is careful with them.. these dresses would look fabulous on real women, thanks for the "heads up"

Happy happy New Year Diane and all good things to you in 2011...

Lots of love and looking forward to another year of the fabulous Style Saloniste!

Kit

Diane these are truly works od art...thank you so ...

2011-01-01T09:44:54.881-08:00

Diane these are truly works od art...thank you so much for sharing such luscious beauty!

Happy New Years!

Xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

Dear Friends- I'm so very pleased you all lov...

2010-12-30T20:20:49.140-08:00

Dear Friends-

I'm so very pleased you all love Karen's designs.
I had a wonderful comment on my link with the feature on Facebook--Michael Yomtov said, 'Somewhere Edith Head is smiling". Such a great compliment to Karen.
The San Francisco Ballet gala opening is coming up on January 26, at the San Francisco Opera House, and I know many women have already asked Karen to design their gowns. It's the simplicity I love--the color and classicism. These gowns look so beautiful in an opulent setting. They make women look so divine.
Happy days, DIANE

How exquisite! The designs are classic and elegant...

2010-12-30T19:28:57.103-08:00

How exquisite! The designs are classic and elegant - just my style! And you can tell the fabrics are lovely by the beautiful draping! If only I had the lifestyle to support such sumptuous attire!!

Dear Diane, I went to her web sight and I must sa...

2010-12-29T16:54:04.443-08:00

Dear Diane,

I went to her web sight and I must say she has done a wonderful job on her web page and the cloths are of course very well made and the fact that she seeks out fabrics from around the world and uses ethical practices in making and dying, is also of huge importance... she is the real deal...

I also, could easily see you in her creation... So, elegant and graceful, like you...

xxoo
Melissa

WOW, such glamour!

2010-12-29T13:31:56.989-08:00

WOW, such glamour!

Key words: glamour and grace, when combined they c...

2010-12-29T13:06:20.058-08:00

Key words: glamour and grace, when combined they create true beauty as in Caldwell's fashion.
Diane, I enjoyed immensely also your interview with Ann Getty
on 1stdibs. Looking forward to another year of your inspired and inspiring writing. Buon Anno!

Wish I were still a fashion editor in SF. I would ...

2010-12-29T12:15:45.767-08:00

Wish I were still a fashion editor in SF. I would have loved to use Karen's gowns in my traditional Hell Week issue fashion issue of the Sunday magazine. . . gorgeous, Karen. Congratulations.

Thanks for the beautiful pictures Diane+congratula...

2010-12-29T09:27:56.844-08:00

Thanks for the beautiful pictures Diane+congratulations to Karen.Just delicious design! xx peggybraswelldesign.com

The colours of Karen's gowns are incredible. I...

2010-12-29T02:08:05.033-08:00

The colours of Karen's gowns are incredible. I enjoyed seeing her work.

Joyce

I have fallen in love with Karen Caldwell designs....

2010-12-28T20:03:01.098-08:00

I have fallen in love with Karen Caldwell designs.. They are truly elegant and her dresses also have an enduring style..

Clara

Oh my goodness. Only one year in business? Her de...

2010-12-28T15:30:57.163-08:00

Oh my goodness. Only one year in business? Her designs are so evolved. Truly beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Shiree'

Until now, I did not know of Karen Caldwell. Her d...

2010-12-28T10:25:11.368-08:00

Until now, I did not know of Karen Caldwell. Her designs are beautiful and classic. They are flattering, and avoid some of the ridiculous statements that many top name Paris designers are guilty of.

I can see the influence of vintage and classic Balenciaga she mentions. I like designers and architects that develop variations on classic themes, and don't go to great lengths to re-invent the wheel. In such clothes, the woman and the jewels come to the fore.

Really elegant!

I, too, am dedicated to beauty. And Karen's dr...

2010-12-28T10:20:49.348-08:00

I, too, am dedicated to beauty. And Karen's dresses are stunning!

I love their exquisite elegance. Thank you for the tip!

-Ann

Love Karen Caldwell, her designs and her! As a st...

2010-12-28T10:19:27.279-08:00

Love Karen Caldwell, her designs and her!

As a stylist, I have chosen it for clients and I have worn it myself. LOVE.

One feels magnificent and comfortable! Proving comfort is part of looking great!

Thank you Diane!