Look for Less : Beyonce’s Cream Military Style Balmain Jacket

Beyonce continues to show her allegiance to Balmain, wearing a white cream military style jacket from the line for a London outing with hubby Jay-Z:

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While I like Beyonce’s other more Michael Jackson-esque Military Jacket, this ones seems more versatile. And it’s a bit cheaper at $3,564!
If you still can’t swing it, get Beyonce’s look for less with these items:

Real Style : Gibus

Hey Guys!

So this weekend, I hit up a party for a French rapper called Disiz:

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It was at a cool club called Gibus (www.gibus.fr) by Place de la Republique. I didn’t have my camera with me (shame!), but did get a few friends to snap some Real Style. Check it:

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Kanye West’s presence is felt even overseas…

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These girls were so sweet! I liked young lady on the left’s jumper and hair, and the exotic print skirt on the right.

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I spied lots of oversized t-shirts, but appreciate this guy’s nod to Vogue!

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Can’t go wrong with sunglasses inside and a cute swept up do…

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And guys seem to love logo t’s and baseball hats…even if they’re not from the States!

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Lastly, these girls represented in sunglasses and fun t’s. Cute looks for a great night!

What do you think of Parisian club style?

Bisous!
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Hot! or Hmm…: Zoe Saldana, Kerry Washington, Carine Roitfeld, Kim Kardashian

Hey y’all,
It’s Memorial Day weekend so the fashionable are in far-flung exotic locales, from Antibes to Atlantic City. Although no one seems to have taken a vacation from fashion, the pickings for Hot or Hmm are a bit slim since everyone seems to be kicking back and enjoying the first unofficial weekend of summer. Let’s take a look at who did come out, shall we?

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Zoe Saldana continued her quest to dominate the global red carpet in Antibes at the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS gala, where the Bomb fave donned a complicated, nude colored frock with black and gold, high-heeled sandals. Her simple accessories and hairstyle throw her dramatic features into stark relief, and while it’s hard for the stunning Zoe to look all the way bad, the voluminous drape of fabric on the left side of the dress seems to swallow the effect of the outfit instead of making a statement, Hmm…

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Also at the amfAR gala, Kerry Washington sported a close-fitting, floor-length gown with an intricate deco print in what appears to be silver brocade. Love her gold clutch and loos, romantic waves but something about the cut of this dress is a little staid and dowdy, even though I love the print. I’d really like to see Kerry take more fashion risks, Hmm…

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The weekend wouldn’t be complete without a Kim Kardashian sighting, this time visiting of The Pool club at Harrah’s. The silhouette of this dress makes Kim appear a bit fuller than what she really is, and even though I think the fabric is interesting and love her chunky bangles, it’s a tad awkward, Hmm…

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Finally, fashion editrix extraordinaire Carine Roitfeld had a rare Hmm moment at the Dolce & Gabbana dinner for the Cannes Film Festival. Her asymmetrical, one-shoulder wrap, hot pants, sheer hose, and gladiator heels might each work separately but, together, not so much.
Thoughts?
~Adri

Swagger Mondays: Yann

Today Swagger brings us a picture of Yann, a consummate Parisian fashionisto:

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Homeboy is working some very *ahem* tailored Cheap Monday jeans, leather boots, a vintage jacket, and a Dolce & Gabbana polka dot silk scarf. Lots of hot accessories, but I think the best part of this look is his confidence.  The thumbs in the pockets and slightly off kilter stance communicate a certain pride that makes this ensemble special.

Do you like?

See more Parisian street fashion at www.swaggerparis.com.

Rihanna in Alexander Wang + Matthew Williamson

Rihanna Daily has the scoop on Rihanna’s latest style forays!

The diva was spotted in Alexander Wang recently as she exited Kanye West’s Manhattan Apartment:

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And kept it cool and casual a few days prior in a Matthew Williamson trench:

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Get more up to the minute style updates at www.rihannadaily.com!

Gap Goes Khaki for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund

This year the GAP asked winners of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion fund to rework another GAP classic:

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Khaki!
Alexander Wang, Vena Cava, and Albertus Swanepöel designed alluring motorcycle jackets, chinos, hats, and dresses in the traditional fabric. The collection will become available on June 16th with prices ranging from $39.50 to $88.
The clothes look cute enough, but I’m really excited about the campaign shot by Craig McDean and featuring models Arlenis Sosa, Raquel Zimmerman, Anna Jagodzinska and Coco Rocha.

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Images via Style Chile

Video: Waterfalls by TLC

This was a certified hit in 1995:

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I knew the dance…and Left Eye’s rap by heart:

“I seen a rainbow yesterday/ But too many storms have come and gone/ Leaving a trace of not one God-given ray/ Is it because my life is ten shades of gray/ I pray all ten fade away/ Seldom praise Him for the sunny days/ And like His promise is true/ Only my faith can undo/ The many chances I blew/ To bring my life to a new/ Clear blue and unconditional skies/ Have dried the tears from my eyes/ No more lonely cries/ My only bleedin’ hope is for the folk who can’t cope/ With such an endurin’ pain that it keeps ’em in the pouring rain/ Who’s to blame for shootin’ caine into you’re own vein/ What a shame you shoot and aim for someone else’s brain/ You claim the insane and name this day in time/ For fallin’ prey to crime/ I say the system got you victim to your own mind/ Dreams are hopeless aspirations/ In hopes of comin’ true/ Believe in yourself/ The rest is up to me and you…

RIP Left Eye!

What was your favorite TLC song?