Spring 2012 Valentino Prettiest Strapless Cotton Lace Dress designer-frank-usher Rihanna photo: Rihanna's instagram

Rihanna photo: Rihanna's instagram

getting a steady stream of vintage and couture pieces from then as they have downsized their extensive collection

cut to naturally fall into place perfectly in a modified swing silhouette

The jacket that sits over the dress is made of that same bright pink silk satin

I love how the wide leather belt creates a strong contrast and shape

Spring 2012 Valentino Prettiest Strapless Cotton Lace Dress designer-frank-usher Rihanna photo: Rihanna's instagramThis dress is from the Spring 2012 collection from the house of Valentino. During this time period both Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli were acting Creative Directors. On the runway there was a shorter strapless dress shown and a longer version with cap sleeves. For the stores they seemed to have combined the two looks into this strapless version with a longer skirt. Vogue's Nicole Phelps reviewed the collection and said in part: "The