The Outnet: Balmainia

I feel like a blatant fix of Balmania. A ton (no joke) of it has popped up on The Outnet lately, so I spent the whole other night salivating over all of it.

One of the iconic looks I associate with Balmain under Christophe Decarnin is silver embelishd black pieces, be they bejeweled jackets or sequin encrusted dresses.

Left to Right: Embellished Collarless Jacket, Lightning Bolt Dress, Embellished Tulle Dress, Disc-embellished Lace Jacket.

On the flipside, I have always been a sucker for the Little White Dresses that pop up every season. Kindof "Groupie Goes To A Garden Party" dont you think?

Left to Right: Mirror Embellished Shift Dress, Fringed Mini Cocktail Dress, Ecru Drop-waist Shift Dress.

Their infamous distressed skinnies have been hot property for seasons now - I particularly love the pairs with the detail at the knees.

Left to Right: Zip-detail Narrow Jeans, Stonewash Biker Jeans, Distressed Denim Jeans.

That sequined top is undoubtably one of my favorite pieces ever - from the Spring 08 collection (one of my all time most loved collections from anyone ever) it is surprisingly timeless and trans-seasonal. I'm not gonna lie, I would wear this with EVERYTHING.

Clockwise: Mongolian Sheepskin Jacket, Bell-sleeved Cotton Dress, Linen Fringed Poncho Dress, Mirrored Silk Top.

That black lace tee with killer shoulders from Spring 09 is also an all time favorite, and likewise would actually be super wearable (as opposed with uber-embellished mini dresses).

Left to Right: Fringed Cocktail Dress, Cropped Leather Bustier, Black Leather Waistcoat, Lace Shoulder Pad T-Shirt.

And while I love their OTT animal print jackets, that tee grabs me a lot more - simplicity, comfort etc.

Left to Right: Leopard Print T-Shirt, Leopard Print Leather Jacket, Zebra-print Calfskin Blazer.

And I will always be a sucker for the tie-dyed print pieces from the afor-mentioned and much beloved Spring 08 collection. Although my favorite of all were the tie-dyed flares that Erin Wasson was seen out and about in.

Left to Right: Silk Maxi Dress, Tie-Dye Crepe pants, Silk Tie-Dye Blouse

I love all the detail shots - the beadwork, sequins and mesh are dreamy.

Clockwise: Asymmetric Silk Gown, Embellished Collarless Jacket, Embellished Tulle Dress, Studded Mini Skirt.

Left to Right: Embroidered Mini Dress, Embroidered Leather Waistcoat, Mongolian Sheepskin Jacket

And, I will always ALWAYS love this dress.

Asymmetric Silk Gown

Source: The Outnet

Ps: Sorry guys, some of the pieces sold out before I could go back and add links to them!!!

5/09/09: Net-A-Porter Gilt

Sometimes the perfect thing to visually indulge in on a saturday morning is something that will inspire you for the impending night. I don't know about you, but sequins, black, gold and leather always gets me in the mood for some revellery.

Ps: Isn't that ace YSL necklace the perfect way to flash the iconic (and heavenly) logo with class.

Clockwise: 3.1 Phillip Lim Sequin T-shirt, Chloe Lena brocade bag, Vanessa Bruno Suede Leggings, Lanvin Metallic Leather sandals, YSL Glass Bead necklace.
Source: Net-A-Porter

Topshop Noir

Lets all take a moment to enjoy the calmness of the colour (well, shade technically) that is black. It's the perfect foil to more out there elements like sequins, leather and lace. It magically lifts everything - giving a chic and serious air. I particularly love the nostalgic masculinity and "finished" quality of a good black hat.

Clockwise: Fedora Down Brim hat, Stud Shoulder sweat, Lace Leather Bodycon Dress, Premium Pintuck teddy, Bowler hat, Zip Back Sequin Bodycon dress.

Source: Topshop

Topshop Autumn/Winter 09 Lookbooks

Am procrastinating uniwork/shower.bed combo - instead perusing my favorites of Topshop's winter lookbooks and being seduced by sequins and cobweb knits...

Marianne

Clockwise: Animal Sequin High Waisted, Snakeskin Sequin Leggings, Loreta Zebra Block Heel sandal,

Source: Topshop: Marianne

Horror Girl

I neeed this jumper! Holey, but not so much that I would freeze.

Knitted Fluffy Jumper

Source: Topshop: Horror Girl

Flashes Of Brilliance

I'm  total magpie at the moment.. Anything metallic or sequined. Really wanting a sequined jacket - Brigette and I were drooling over a gorgeous black one at Macaroni Penguin on friday night. I love how metallics executed in warmer tones creates a softer edge, and takes away the cold quality they often have.

UK Harpers Bazaar "Flashes Of Brilliance"

Source: The Fashion Spot

Sparkles

This is beautiful. Found these on Le Fashion, will def be checking out more of this Photographer's work... Another distraction from uni work, oh dear.

By Sandra Freij

Source: Le Fashion

Balenciaga On The Rocks - With Sequins.

Pretty. Love how earthy yet ethereal the Balenciaga dress looks here (nice contrast to it's slick futurism on the runway). And I always love sequins.

Vogue Germany April 2009 "Zukunft Revisited"

Source: Model Couture

Net-A-Porter: Stella, Alex & Friends

I die for all of this. I can think of a million amazing combinations of these - would never be at a loss of what to wear out. Sequins, zips, lace, suede, cashmere, blazers. Heaven.

Clockwise: Stella McCartney Oversized silk jacket, Derek Lam A-line cashmere tank, 3.1 Philip Lim Sleeveless sequined tuxedo, Maje Suede harem pants, Alexander Wang Zip embellished skinny jeans, Stella McCartney Degrade sequin leggings, Alexander wang Lace denim slim fit pants,      

Source: Net-A-Porter

PFW: Balmain

BALMAIN

I die. Christophe Decarnin's collections for Balmain get better and better - and Fall 09 is no different. He has continued many of his much coveted silhouettes and ideas from the past two collections, but developed and pushed them even further. Balmain is the epitome of the luxe/trash sexy/boyish aesthetic (that I love so dearly). It just makes me want to go out!

There were more of the signature sharp shouldered blazers + cropped skinny jeans. Love how the sharp jackets look effortlessly casual with soft tees and boyish low waisted pants.

I covet the luxurious tees - soft and loose and cut perfectly. And love the classic striped jersey done in SEQUINS.
 As usual, Decarnin has produced some of the hottest little dresses of the season, which although totally sexy and deliciously trashy, don't ever border on vulgar or nasty. On another note, I really quite like those sparkly, one-armed half-sleeves on Freja and Anna and Anja.
 

More sharp jackets, but in these looks they contrast perfectly with the fluid harem pants - the movement in these is insane, they almost look molten.

One of my fave Balmain silhouettes is the strong shouldered, long sleeved mini dresses - so short, yet the lack of  skin on the top of the body is classy and the shoulders have a definite toughness. But they are still all totally fun (sequins and studs anyone?)
The one shouldered, ruffled numbers are totally sick - eighties/barbie/dynasty heaven.
Love the fresh looks of these geometric, futuristic pieces. Strong black linear patters, rich silver, and quilted leather. Love the sharp sweetheart neckline too - a refreshing twist on a usually cute (but somewhat saccharine) cut.
Also got a kick out of seeing three of my all time fave girls (and very rare on the catwalk these days) walk for Christophe; Erin, Angela and Carmen. This is how it's done - these girls are classics.

Source: Style.Com

Sequins + Denim = Always Gold

I die for this girl's top. Low back, sequins, long sleeves and denim go together so well - all balance each other out. 

Source: The Cobrasnake

Loving: Les Chiffoniers

Im seriously digging Les Chiffoniers right now - leggings in leather, pvc or sequins? check. Slouchy sheer sweaters? check. Sequin top/blazer/dress? check.  Please infiltrate my wardrobe! ASAP. Do these pieces give anyone else the intense urge to Go Out? And with Daisy Lowe? Pity its a tuesday and I am in bed right now!

Designed by Leena Similu, their leggings are the infamous pair that Kate Moss wore at Glastonbury in 2006