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!!!

Tina Kalivas: "Fortune"

The "Fortune" collection from Tina Kalivas is gorgeous. Dreamy and witchy - with both innocently and dark touches. Stunning embroidered and beaded detailing - and the intense multi-hued dies are mesmerising.

I love the thick braiding, fringing and draping of the white pieces - the texture and detail look awesome executed in the starkness of the white.

Source: Tina Kalivas

25/04/09: Street Style and Bloggers

Im loving seeing all the fashion coming out of the Northern Hemisphere as they transition into spring and summer - I'm always jealous of whatever season they are having, probably because the bloggers, streetstyle photogs and fashion mags make it look so appealing. When we were in the heat of summer I was lusting after army jackets, fur gillets and thigh high boots. So I pretty much torture myself year round. Clever.

Left to Right: Tallulah Morton from The Cobrasnake, Rumi Neely of Fashion Toast, Face Hunter, Fashion Toast

Trifecta

Love this Holy Trinity together (and wore it to Kanye): 

Tiedye tee, bleached out cuttoffs, leather and silver vintage belt.

Tie Dye Perfection

Love this look from Fashion Toast. Words cant describe.. But I will try.

High pony? 

Worn and holey tiedye tank? 

Super wet look jeans? 

Black buckled ankle boots?

Chanel bag?

Each on their own is totally crush worthy.. And together? Tres fab! 

I have no idea how to DIY a top to that extent though (anyone know how to make intense ladders in fabric?) And its a bit hot for the pants-boots combo right now.. So will def be archiving this for autumn (or this afternoon when the Auckland weather will change its mind as usual!)