The Scent, the Man, the Obsession

I fell in love with a man I'd never met when I was four years old, and I dabbed his designer perfume behind my ears at the tip of my jawbone, just like a Southern lady should.  It was my grandmother's Oscar Eau de Toilette, the signature scent that will never go out of style, and it was the smell of heaven.  As I've grown, I've fallen even more in love with the designer and both his classic and very romantic pieces.  Today when I opened my Bergdorf Goodman shoe salon app on my iPhone and saw the perfect snakeskin platform sandal, I immediately revisited my childhood and my obsession with Oscar. 

In honor of my first love, I paid my first visit to Polyvore and compiled some pieces that were available in their catalog.  Though they don't perfectly represent de la Renta's impeccable runway styling, they are reminiscent of the classic and romantic pieces that I love.  As it has over time, I'm sure my adoration for de la Renta will continue to flourish, and his designs will always remind me of those carefree days as a child–that blissful scent! 

Oscar by leannesdesign featuring Oscar de la Renta

Items in this set:
Oscar De La Renta Pleated lace dress, 5,300 GBP
Oscar de la Renta Silk-dupioni blouse, $385
Cotton-blend ruffle blouse, $690
Suede safari jacket, $2,990
Full cotton twill skirt, $2,085