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…?
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?
Images via NBC
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!
Ready to recreate it? Shop it up below:
Happy Monday!
While recharging this weekend, I caught word about a bomb collection! Former Bombshells of the Day Danielle and Chantelle Dwomoh-Piper (also known as DPiper Twins) released their anxiously awaited Autumn/Winter lookbook and it’s evident that these fashionstas did not disappoint.
It also seems that the Twins also enlisted more fashionable talent for their seasonal campaign. With America’s Next Top Model Cycle 22 participant Ashley Molina modeling these fun and flirty pieces, Andrew Fennell brought the magic behind the lens.
This collection is print-tastic! DPiper Twins successfully incorporate an African influence coupled with asymmetric hems, mutli-colored palettes, loads of stripes, phenomenal plaid and even dark florals.
If I had to describe the ensembles in three words, I’d sum it up with the 3 F’s – Fresh. Fabulous. Funky.
In addition its uniqueness, this collection also uplifts a few street style trends. I spied a couple “ties around the waist”, timeless fringe and endless crop tops. DPiper Twins master an art of mixing and meshing different prints that prove to amp up the sartorial arsenal.
I’m here for it all! But, that floral maxi with the thigh-high slit is definitely calling my name!
To see more from DPiper Twins, visit their official site here. Or, feel free to shop this amazing collection here.
See anything you like?
Signing Out — Esmesha
I’m always in the market for a good, sturdy necklace to compliment all my outfits. Therefore, I am so excited to share with you my bomb product of the day: Essence Murjani ‘BlackGirlMagic’ necklace.
Black girls are simply magical, so why not have a necklace that embraces that? This necklace is beautiful in person (of course I had to snag one) and comes in a variety of lengths: 16, 18, and 20 inches.
All necklaces are made with 14k gold filling and are each handstamped individually. So no stock necklaces, each order is customized just for you.
My favorite thing about each of these necklaces is how they are so individual. Although mine boasts ‘BlackGirlMagic’, you can have yours say a variety of things, including ‘melanin’, ‘brown suga’, and ‘my black is…’
These are easy conversation starters (I’ve already received a ton of compliments on mine!) as well as a great gift to give to anyone rocking the #MyBlackIsBeautiful movement.
Currently this necklace retails for $67, but I like to remember it’s handmade (which takes a lot of proficiency and time!) as well as 14k gold (which means with good care, it’ll last forever). The other necklaces are various price points, but this one is indeed my favorite.
You can check out this stunning necklace and more on EssenceMurjani. Will you be grabbing one?
Happy Monday everyone! After surviving the crazy blizzard here in D.C., I need some warmth in my life. Let’s visit Keia from California:
She says, “My name is Keia Mae from California. I have roots in both LA and Sacramento.”
“I would describe my style as a tomboy with a rock and roll edge and hip hop flare. “
“I take a lot of influence from men’s wear with a feminine touch. “
“Style is a lifestyle for me not just a trend or phase, I think music sets my mood for what I will wear for the day.”
“But being as cool as the fellas is always a must. “
“I’m a peacock even dressed down I still have my on twist.”
“I am only on Instagram,but will soon launch my official blog in March.”
Check out more photos below:
Cool! You have a cool variety in your wardrobe that I am digging! Check her out on IG: @keia.mae. What do you guys think of Keia from Cali?
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