If there’s one celebrity whose closet we could love to play in all day, my vote would definitely be for Rihanna.
The Bajan beauty has proven to us time and time again that not only does she love life, but she loves playing in the world of fashionable fabrics, designated designers, and brilliant brands that allow her to express herself in any way she’d like. Though some might not be on board with Rihanna’s recent style turn, the fashion chameleon always remains true to herself, rocking an aesthetic that works for her, regardless of society’s standards or rules for her age or gender. Perhaps it’s just her natural beauty or her IDGAF attitude, but whatever it is, it’s made Rihanna the #1 most influential celebrity in the world. (Which is understandable, considering she could wear a burlap sack and it would slay.)It is almost sickening how she can literally pull off anything; however, Rihanna has taught us over the years that fashion is definitely a way to exude confidence and embrace comfort in one’s body. She’s given high-def glam totally covered up, while also offering sex appeal with mini-dresses and risqué attire.Any designer you can think of, she’s probably worn it before. Let’s see…Jean Paul Gaultier, Balmain, of course Dior (of which she’s scored an ambassador position), Dries Van Noten, Ulla Johnson, Giorgio Baldi, Fendi,  …just to give you a handful.Aside from topping Best Dressed lists for years, Queen Riri just gives us the idea of what true style is: whether it’s in or it’s out, she’s going to wear it and make it her own.
 

Choosing just 25 times for Rihanna’s best looks is downright impossible, but we tried by choosing 25 amazing looks we just couldn’t get over (or that had the whole world talking). What was your favorite look?

Nicole Richie partied at West Hollywood hotspot The Nice Guy in a $198 Storets Wanderlust Faux Fur Coat:

Her grey, black, and white faux fur coat features a collarless neckline.

Cute coat!

If you’re up for the splurge, get Nicole’s coat here.

Thoughts?

Kate Beckinsale was spotted at Sundance in the same alice + olivia White Long Draped Shawl Collar Coat Naya Rivera originally wore back in March 2015:

Kate paired the piece with silver mirror lens shades, a white cropped blazer, leather skinnies, and black suede booties. Naya chose destructed denim and black pointed-toe leather pumps.

The long white coat features a collarless silhouette with black contrast lapels.

I loved the coat on both ladies!

What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?

Who Wore It Better? Kate Beckinsale vs. Naya Rivera in alice + olivia’s White Long Draped Shawl Collar Coat

Kate

Both ladies looked fab

Naya

Neither, not feeling the coat

 

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Rita Ora continued her Couture Fashion Week tour, this time hitting up the Ralph & Russo Spring 2016 show. Of course, she wore a piece from the brand, donning a long-sleeve flesh tone lace dress from the Fall 2015 Couture collection:

Rita copied the runway look verbatim, pulling her hair back into a ponytail.

She’s done it again: another flawless look!

What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?

Hot! or Hmm… Rita Ora’s Ralph & Russo Spring 2016 Couture Show Ralph & Russo Fall 2015 Couture Long Sleeve Flesh Tone Lace Midi Dress

Hot! Rita looks stunning

Hmm…not feeling the dress

 

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Balmain has always been influenced by French icons of centuries past. After the fashion house’s Fall 2016 menswear show just days ago, Olivier Rousteing and the gang were back again for the women’s Pre-Fall wares: some of which strutted down the catwalk during the showstopping menswear assemblage.

Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour—the official chief Mistress of Louis XV—was one of the inspirations for the collection, along with The Palace of Versailles. Those influences came through in beautiful embroidery made modern with cropped, high-waist, and form-fitting silhouettes, lavish buckles on waist-cinching belts, hand-held clutches, and velvet booties, exaggerated hip boning for impossibly-snatched bodies, and corsetry that would make the Queen’s court circa 1745 green with envy.

The November terrorist attacks were also one of Rousteing’s motivations, as the night left an indelible impression on anyone who not only lived in the city, but loved it and its people. The Creative Director told VOGUE.com “Paris is the City of Light, and I want to switch on the lights again.” Pieces like a colorful fringed pearl and crystal embellished mini dress with cutout shoulders and a netted green floor-grazing gown with the same aforementioned fringe and embellishment made a great case for that illumination.

Balmain girls love to show skin. They’ll be able to do that this season with thigh-grazing hemlines, sheer and sultry lace, halter necklines, and high-waists. A bandage LBD with a hook-and-eye front screamed “Kardashian”, while a strapless little black dress with overstated hip boning and a lace inset is timeless enough to last in any woman’s wardrobe for years to come: if she loves showing off her toned gams at every turn.

Many designs had such high technicality and craftsmanship involved that one couldn’t help but think of Couture. Rousteing gave a slight indication that the prospect was on the horizon. Only time will tell if the labor-intensive feat comes to fruition.

So what’s next for the fashion house? It just announced its children’s line, which we know North West and the Beckham kids most likely already have hanging in their closets. In the meantime, we’ll just have to be satisfied with all of the starlets sporting these designs on the red carpet over the next few months. A black and gold velvet fringe number will stand out at the GRAMMYs next month, while a silver fringe stunner is sure to grace one of the many Oscar parties in just a few weeks.

Are you feeling the latest from Balmain?

Selena Gomez brought the heat during her SNL performance clad in a Spring 2016 Philipp Plein Black Plunging Cut Out Side Slit Gown:

Her saucy deep plunge stunner was given a toughened layer paired with crystal embellished leather ankle boots.

Hot! She is quite the Bombshell!

What do you think?

Hot! Or Hmm…: Selena Gomez’s SNL Spring 2016 Philipp Plein Black Plunging Cut Out Side Slit Gown

Hot! She looks amazing.

Hmm…not feeling it!

 

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Cutie Sarah Hyland hit up the Minnie Mouse Rocks The Dots Art And Fashion Exhibit in a $99 Line & Dot Soleil Long Sleeve White Dot Blouse and $99 Shorts:

Her poly blend dot detail blouse boasts a back keyhole with button fastening.

Her shorts feature ruffle accents with a hidden back zipper closure.

 

This is a darling set, no?

If you’re feeling Sarah’s ‘fit, purchase her top here and shorts here.

Khloe Kardashian was spotted at the Health Nut with her sisters in a $410 Faith Connexion Ribbed Long Sleeve Cotton Dress and $1,185 Balenciaga Studded Side Zip Ankle Booties:

Her long-sleeve ribbed dress showcases a scoop neck and is slightly transparent. Check out the gray version below.

Her leather booties feature stud embellishment, hidden size zip closures, functional 3″ heels, and a pointed-toe silhouette.

Hot!

If you’re up for the splurge, get the gray version of Khloe’s dress here and the black leather iteration of her boots here.

Thoughts?

After conquering the fashion world with their H&M collection, Balmain has turned to a new area of fashion: children’s clothing. On Monday, the brand tweeted they will be releasing a children’s line in June starting at Balmain stores and on their website.

The collection will include 55 different pieces for boys and girls, inspired by designs seen on the runway and in past collections in the past 5 years. Creative Director Olivier Rousteing will be producing the clothing in house instead of contracting it out to a childrenswear company.

“These are the same looks that, over the years, moms and dads have repeatedly pleaded with me to produce for their kids,” said Rousteing to WWD.

After watching North West all over LA dressed in mini Balmain, it isn’t hard to imagine how successful the children’s line would be. However, despite the clothes being miniaturized, the prices aren’t any smaller. Prices will range from $205 for a sleeveless patterned T-shirt to $5,950, for an embroidered black dress.

Do you think the clothes will be worth the price point? Or will Nori be the only one rocking baby Balmain?

 

 

 

Kerry Washington attended HBO’s Confirmation premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival outfitted in a Ji Oh Resort 2016 Black Leather Sleeveless Top, $425 Tibi White Wrap Front A-Line Skirt and $798 Stuart Weitzman Highland Suede Over The Knee Boots:

Her soon to be released sleek leather top was modeled with contrasting white wide leg trousers.

Her high waisted crepe skirt is partially lined and creates a flatter A-line silhouette.

It also features a hidden zip closure at back with side seam pockets.

Her black suede over-the-knee boot has a tie back and has a flexible rubber sole to ensure a great.

I liked this look!

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