Showing posts with label luxury. Show all posts
Showing posts with label luxury. Show all posts

View the entire Balmain x H&M lookbook with prices!

October 19, 2015


To say we are super excited would be an understatement! One of the most highly anticipated collaborations, Balmain x H&M collection lookbook has finally been released (It's about time!). It certainly lives up to the hype and how! 



The collection is exactly what we expect from Balmain and love - the signature embellished, textured, sequinned and elaborately embroidered dresses, oversized coats and pants in all its glory. The collection also includes some awesome and super stylish menswear designs (view men's collection lookbook here), accessories like wide waist clinching belts, over the knee boots, chandelier earrings, clutches, headphones and a limited edition fragrance (launches 5th December). 

The outfits mirror Balmain's runway collections which means we get the same gorgeous outfits at a fraction the the price. Can I hear a collective"Hallelujah"? :D I for one, am super impressed by the collection. I absolutely love elaborate designs and have a soft spot for sequins and embellishments. This collection is right up my alley! 

This is probably one of the best H&M collabs I've ever come across and also the priciest! However, For the price point, they are actually delivering the same craftsmanship and designs that the luxury brand is known for - unapologetically over the top, exaggerated and glamorous. LOVE LOVE LOVE! 



Ad campaign images credit: glamour.com

The collection screams "PARTY" and releases just in time for the holiday season on 5th November 2015 in stores worldwide and online. 

Save the date lovelies, cuz' this collection is a winner and will be sold out before you can say "Olivier Rousteing" (pronounced: oh-liv-ee-aye rhoos-tain). He's Creative Director of Balmain, for those of you living under a rock.

View the entire lookbook below with the prices:

Coat: $549
Dress: &149
Belt: $129
Earrings: $34.99 (same in green)

Skirt: $99
Top: $99 (same in green)
Shoes: $199 
Belt: $199

Jacket: $399
Pants: $99
Clutch: $199

Dress: $299
Necklace: $99
Bracelet: $79.99
Belt: $129

Dress: $499

Dress: $199
Belt: $99

Dress (left): $149
Dress (right):
Bag (right): $299
Fur coat: $149 (same in red)
Pants(right): $399

Dress: $549
Shoes: $349

Fur coat: $129
Top(right): $99
Pants(right): $129 (same in green)

Top: $129
All rings: $17.99 

Top (left): $129 (same in silver)
Top (right): $129 (same in yellow)

Dress: $649

Coat: $249

Blazer (left): $129
Blazer (right): $199
Clutch: $149

Skirt: $59
Top (left): $59
Pants: $99
Top (right): $69
Coat (right): $149
Bracelet(left): $59.99
Belt (right): $59.99

Vest (left): $129
Black Coat (right): $99

Dress (left): $69
Coat(left): $199
Dress (right): $199

Top: $499
All rings: $17.99 

Top: $129
Pants: $399
Bag: $299

All images credit: www.vogue.co.uk

Your thoughts on the collection? 

The History Of Oscar Awards Dresses

March 05, 2014

The Oscar fever still refuses to die down (courtesy: #PoorLeo)! That aside, we've seen a fabulous show, some amazing winners, of course the famous 'Oscar selfie', pizzas and some gorgeous red carpet gowns. Speaking of winners and gowns, the folks over at Mediarun Digital have created an infograph featuring all the best actress award winners over the years dating way back to the first awards ceremony on 1929 to the recent 2014 awards. How cool is that?

Have a look, lust over the gowns and tell me which are your favorites.

oscars, awards, red carpet, gowns, media run, illustrations, best actress, designer, dresses, fashion, style, celebrities

Image credit: Mediarun Digital

Splurge vs Steal

September 30, 2013

Splurge vs steal

Ever walked into a store and saw something you couldn't take your eyes off and think you just have to buy it? But.... you look at the price, gasp, sigh and quietly put it back! It happens to everyone. How you wish you could magically zap all the lust-worthy clothes, accesories and shoes you see on your favorite celeb, on the runway, in a high end designer store or heck, even on Pinterest, right into your closet. Well, you could do that. Sort of. Not by magic but by looking for inexpensive alternatives and lookalikes of your favorite luxury pieces in your highstreet stores. Never underestimate the power of highstreet! They've got some serious fashion! You don't have to necessarily burn the bank to look fabulous. Sometimes happiness is found in your very own backyard... I mean, highstreet store! Check out what can you steal from the real:

Splurge: Christian Louboutin Pigalle flats - $1095
Steal: River Island spiked flats - $48

Splurge: Chloe studded boots - $1345
Steal: NLY Lincoln buckle boots - $150

Splurge: Valentino Rockstud tote - $1686
Steal: Michael Kors - $428

Splurge: Gucci Ursula gladiator sandals - $850
Steal: River Island ankle strap sandals - $48

Splurge: Jimmy Choo glitter candy clutch - $725 (in gold version)
Steal: Lulu Townsend glitter clutch - $60

There are many more highstreet alternatives of designer items. What are your favorites? Tell me via the comments section.

I will be regularly posting "Splurge vs Steal" posts. Might as well make it a new section! ;) Watch this space for more!


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