Sequins, Stars & Skulls

Anyone who's been reading Style Spot for a while knows how much I love sequins. Yesterday, I even ordered a silver sequined pillow case for my new living room. Therefore, I absolutely adore this first look from the editorial "Bagno A Ripoli" styled by Caroline Blomst and photographed by Daniel Troyse for LUISAVIAROMA. What makes me love it even more is the way it is teamed with a scarf by Alexander McQueen. I have been meaning to get myself one of those scarves for ages, and now might just be the time to do so.

Also, I could not help falling in love with this look below. The star-printed pieces that Dolce & Gabbana showed off in their A/W 2011 collection have been growing more and more on me each day. The print looks especially good next to a simple, elegant blouse such as this white one by Balmain. Gahh, I really love this look, and I really want to wear something similar right now.

Image Source: Carolines Mode

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2011 MTV Movie Awards: The Balmain Women

I am not a major fan of the MTV Movie Awards, especially when it comes to the fashion aspect. There are never all that many pieces that excite and please the eyes, but however, there are certain stars who manage to bring it to the table anyway. Three of them were all wearing Balmain; Leighton Meester, Kristen Stewart amd Mila Kunis. Leighton Meester wore a shiny, silver gown from Balmain's A/W 2011 collection, which made her shine like the true style star that she is. This dress was one of my favourite pieces from the collection, and I am so glad to see Leighton wearing it.

I rarely post photos of Kristen Stewart as I don't like her style all that much. Sometimes, however, she appears at events in some great pieces, such as this red, leather Balmain dress. I would have chosen some different shoes to wear with it though. Those black pumps are too plain for such a dress. Also, I'd like to see some more bold jewelry together with the dress - maybe a statement bracelet.

One of my favourites last night was Mila Kunis. She wore a skirt and top from Balmain's A/W 2011 collection. I love that she chose to go for this look as it is the perfect balance between formal and relaxed. I have been loving Mila's style choices lately (see the post below), and I hope that we see a lot more style choices like these, and even more style risks as she can definitely carry bold and daring pieces.

Later today, I will post another favourite outfit from this event. Can you guess who? And who was your favourite at the MTV Movie Awards?

Image Source: The Fashion Spot

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Paris Fashion Week A/W 2011: The Balmain Pattern

I decided to wait a bit with doing this post, as I expected that the fashion blogosphere was filled with the news of Balmain's new collection. On Thursday, Balmain showed its A/W 2011 collection during Paris Fashion Week. I would write Christophe Decarnin for Balmain, but rumour has it that Decarnin was not part of the designing process for this collection. Instead, it is said that stylist Melanie Ward (known for working for Helmut Lang) created it together with Balmain's team. And where is Decarnin? Reportedly, staying in a mental hospital since mid-January, the reason being a nervous breakdown.

Still, I see a lot of Decarnin in the Fall 2011 collection. Especially in the pattern that was used for some of the dresses, skirts and jackets. The whole collection received mixed reviews, something I can understand. The pattern is wonderful, and I would love to own one of those dresses (or all three!). At the same time, one can't help but ask: how long can a fashion house rely on the embellished jacket + skinny pants combination?

Source: style.it + Fashionologie

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Daria Werbowy in Balmain for Vogue Paris 

If there is one thing that I never grow tired of when it comes to fashion, it is a great of shot of Daria Werbowy posing for Vogue Paris while wearing Balmain. In a way this combination is getting slightly predictable, but when it comes to it I can look through my fingers as it always turns out excellent. It's like Daria was born to wear Balmain, and when this is featured in Vogue Paris it becomes ten times more chic. Oui?

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A Friday Full of Sequins

On Monday, the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards was held in London. Natalia Vodianova appeared in this incredible sequined piece from the Balmain fall 2010 collection, making her the sparkling star of the evening. As a big fan of Natalia, Balmain and sequins, it's no surprise that this is combination that makes me very happy and inspired. It's also a great inspiration for the festive season which is just around the corner, and I'd like to find a dress like this to wear to some of the Christmas parties. Probably easier said than done!

Natalia Vodianova is also featured on the cover of the December issue of Harper's Bazaar, wearing Balmain. Many of the magazines December issues are obsessed with sequins at the moment, like UK Elle with Anne Hathaway in Balmain and Alessandra Ambrosio in Pucci on the cover of Vogue Nippon. I'm loving it!

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Balmainia

Finally today arrived; the day that Balmain showed its S/S 2011 collection. Since I adore Balmain, my expectations were many and very high. Unfortunately, I must say that I was slightly disappointed when I sat down in front of my computer and eagerly looked through the looks created by Christophe Decarnin. The last seasons, Balmain have produced collections that women have gone crazy over, and the term "Balmania" hasn't occurred without good reason. Still, I had expected more this season as I feel that this is something we have seen before. I believe that such a talented designer as Decarnin, who turned the Balmain fashion house around a few season ago, should take his collections even further and not rely too much on the previous collections he has made. But enough with the moral talk, and on to the good stuff - the jackets were stunning, oui? Definitely a great DIY project.

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The French Wearing French


I am a big fan of contrasts, and that is why I think Clemence Poesy looks great in this outfit. The t-shirt, jeans and boots makes this initially a grunge otufit, but the oh-so fabulous Balmain jacket from the fall '11 season brings the outfit to a whole different level. You wouldn't think that uch an exquisite, beautiful piece of work could work with such everyday clothes, but in fact that is what makes this so brilliant. 


How would you wear this sequined Balmain piece if you owned it?

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