Monday, August 31, 2009
Balmain's Pricey Chic
If I were given a Rorschach test with a series of inkblots resembling some spectacularly lavish couture gowns, I'd most probably see The House of Balmain. Synonymous with elegance and his fashion peers Christian Dior and Cristobal Balenciaga, Pierre Balmain epitomized opulence with his magnificently constructed evening and party dresses. The Balmain label of today, however, more closely resembles an inkblot of Swarovski meets Rock & Republic.
Thanks to designer Christophe Decarnin, who took over designing duties in 2005, one of Balmain's most popular-selling items is the Biker Jean. Pretty much an otherwise hot pair of jeans with cool "ripped looking" seams, it retails for a staggering $2,270. Yes you read that right. Actress Lindsay Lohan (who should be bankrupt by now) owns a pair, as well as Victoria Beckham who wears head to toe Balmain as if to tell us "My bank account is mahjah." Hundreds of uber-fashionable celebrities are also clamoring over the label's peak-shouldered tux jacket ($5,000), sequin Paillette mini dress ($13,395), and zipped-up booties ($1,479). I get it. The collection, though by no means innovative, is super cool rocker-chic and sharp, and what fashion-crazy coquette wouldn't want to own every single piece. But a blue Sequin-Zip skirt for $7,665.00??? ('cos it's fully lined?)...For goodness sakes people, we're in a recession!!!!
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Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss photos courtesy of theSun.co.uk, stylecaster.com,
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Red
I'm absolutely smitten with the color Red. Contrary to mistaken popular belief, red is one of the best colors that ever happened to redheads. Bold, strong, passionate, and attention-grabbing, this life-brightening color makes me see the world with a cherry on top.
Photos courtesy of elle.com, katespade.com, marieclaire.com, ifferslittlenest.blogspot.com, dailymail.co.uk, Alexander McQueen harpersbazaar.com, Sonia Rykiel fashionrules.com, Christian Dior style.com, patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com, rosannainc.com, fashioninmotion.wordpress.com, katespade.com
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