Ogle, Obsess, Own.: Own: New-to-Me designer, Raoul

I have to thank my Google Reader and blog Mizhattan for introducing me to this designer's creations. Raoul is a Singapore based designer that I had never heard of, but as soon as I saw the look book images hit my Google Reader, I had to stop. Looking at the look book, it's not that this designer is something that is innovative or new, but something about the designs are very dressy, yet casual. A bit of cool without trying to hard.

I'm a big fan of clothes that speak for themselves and don't require a lot of dressing up with accessories and I feel like Raoul is that kind of brand. The lines are clean in the dresses, the blouses hold a very subtle sexiness, and it's just the right amount of lady-like without being even the slightest bit frumpy. You could meet your future husband's mother in these clothes. So prim and proper. Here are a few of my favorites pulled from the Raoul look book: