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Ask and Tell: Lupita Nyong’o Wearing Balmain Spring 2018

Arianne SuggsUpdated on February 3, 2018February 2, 2018Leave a Comment

The Item: Actress and Academy Award winner, Lupita Nyong’o Wearing Balmain Spring 2018 collection. The beauty was seen in her edgy attire while out promoting her new upcoming Marvel film, Black Panther. Nyong’o was caught by a slew of paparazzi while on her way to appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

You Asked: I HAD TO DO A DOUBLE TAKE!!! I was like is that Lupita?? I honestly did not think that was her at first. But she looks good. I really liked her pants, she killed this look. Who is she wearing?

Ask and Tell: Lupita Nyong’o Wearing Balmain Spring 2018

The Verdict: We could not agree with you more, Lupita Nyong’o is looking amazing! Furthermore, it also looks as though she has once again joined the Balmain Army. Just a few weeks ago Lupita was photographed in a glitzy, noire two-piece ensemble from the Balmain Pre-Fall 2018 collection; as she walked the red carpet at the 2018 National Board of Review Awards Gala.

Nevertheless, now Lupita is raiding Balmain’s spring designs. For her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel, Nyong’o’s wardrobe stylist, Micaela Erlanger dressed her in a look from the Balmain Spring 2018 RTW (ready to wear) collection. Olivier Rousteing, the designer behind Balmain, says the spring collection’s vibe is inspired by Paris, France. In that case we say, “Si Belle!”

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Ask and Tell: Mary J Blige Wearing Balmain Spring 2017 RTW

Arianne Suggs August 25, 2017August 25, 2017Leave a Comment

The Item: Mary J Blige Wearing Balmain Spring 2017 RTW. Mary was seen looking all cool in blue while performing down in hot Miami.

You Asked: Don’t you just love blue! I have noticed that you guys post a lot of blue clothes. So I figured that you must like it like me. I do have a question about Mary’s concert look. Who was she wearing? I think I have an idea but would like some confirmation. Thanks again.

Ask and Tell: Mary J Blige Wearing Balmain Spring 2017 RTW

The Verdict: Yes, we do love our blue! Actually, we consider all color to be a fashion friend. Nevertheless, we digress. For her concert in Miami, Mary J Blige said no more drama when it comes to style and pulled out the big couture guns. The songstress hit the stage in a garment from the Balmain Spring 2017 RTW (Ready to Wear) collection.

Now Mary’s look was not exactly how it was styled during Balmain’s Spring 2017 RTW runway show. Blige’s outfit transitions into an one shoulder ensemble. The model on the catwalk rocked a coverall with dramatic sleeves. Nevertheless, both versions have a voguish flair that sets the style bar high.

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Beauty Insider: Balmain x L’Oreal Lipstick Collection Coming in September

Arianne Suggs August 3, 2017August 3, 2017Leave a Comment

Looks like fashion’s baddest couture army is getting even cooler! The genius himself, Olivier Rousteing announced that the fashion label will be taking the beauty game by storm this coming fall. What’s on deck? A makeup collaboration for the ages ladies! Get those credit cards ready because the Balmain x L’Oreal Lipstick Collection is coming to a store and online spot near you.

Beauty Insider: Balmain x L’Oreal Lipstick Collection Coming in September

Cosmetics brand L’Oreal has partnered with Balmain for a collection that is as luxurious, decadent and high-end as any Balmain design. Both L’Oreal as well as Balmain has been slowly rolling out sneak peeks of all the colors to come. Altogether, the collaborative lipstick collection will boast over ten different eye-catching tones and shades.

One lip color that immediate caught our eye and is absolutely for perfection for autumn’s festive changing tones is a lush green shade entitled, “Instinct.” Balmain recently shed a little bit more light on this lip color as well as the official launch date. Balmain states,

“Balmain INSTINCT. Introducing our Glamazone Star Shade from our Balmain x L’Oreal lipsticks collection. The most powerful lipstick shade is military green. On set with [model] Ysaunny Brito wearing the Balmain Instinct Star Shade from the collection launching in September 2017. Stay tuned for more- 12 unique shades with unique mat finish.”

Military green lipstick for a fashion army? Oh darling, oh so fitting! We absolutely love the vibe of this upcoming collection and will continue to keep you in the beauty loop right up until launch day! Will you be copping this new makeup collection?

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Fashion Label Balmain Opens Balmain Los Angeles Flagship-Our Inside Look!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on July 22, 2017July 21, 2017Leave a Comment

Fashion Label Balmain Opens Balmain Los Angeles Flagship and throws one heck of a soiree in the process! The unstoppable brand that even touts it’s very own army is bringing it’s powerful influence to the City of Angels. We have an inside look into the new flagship as well as the chic party that ensued!

Fashion Label Balmain Opens Balmain Los Angeles Flagship

Why move Balmain to the entertainment capital of the world? That is the question that many have wondered in regards to Balmain’s decision to set up shop on the west coast in the heart of LA. Olivier Rousteing shared what exactly inspired the opening of the Balmain Los Angeles Flagship. Olivier says,

“Los Angeles has always been this incredible source of dreams and inspirations. Pop culture actually made me fall in love with the city even before I had set foot inside it! Later, when Los Angeles became more than just the setting of movies and songs. It ended up inspiring me even more.

My California friends introduced me to the singular lifestyle. Relaxed glamour and exhilarating openness, diversity and freedom that one finds there; and, of course, in my collections. So, in many ways coming to LA is almost as much as a homecoming as the opening of a new flagship.”

Fashion Label Balmain Opens Balmain Los Angeles Flagship – Party Like a Rockstar

No one throws a more swanky fashionable event than Balmain! A-listers from Scandal’s Kerry Washington to fitness and singing goddess, Teyana Taylor decked the Balmain celebratory halls. The label had much to celebrate about due to not only the opening of the flagship; but, also the launching of the Balmain x Beats by Dre headphones. Plus, an amazing sneak peak and previewing of both the Balmain Resort 2018 and Balmain Spring Summer 2018 men’s collections. Nevertheless, here are few party pics from the dazzling party as well as festivities!

Fashion Label Balmain Opens Balmain Los Angeles Flagship – Our Inside Look

One word: luxury. That is the best way to describe the interior look as well as feel of the new Balmain Los Angeles Flagship. However, don’t just take our word for it. Recently, Balmain revealed a few additional details stating,

“Doors are open to Balmain’s first west coast flagship. Set on 8421 Melrose Place, in Los Angeles’ West Hollywood neighborhood; the 2,400 square-foot, one story boutique designed by Studio Ko sets out the Balmain’s men’s, women’s and kid’s clothing collections. As well as the complete offering from the new Balmain accessories line.”

Enjoy the following photos that help capture the essence of this high-end, designer masterpiece!

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Latest Hair Trends: Balmain Spring 2017 Slick Wet Hairstyle

Arianne SuggsUpdated on January 18, 2017January 18, 2017Leave a Comment

Having your spring wardrobe together is one thing, but ensuring your hair is just as on point is quite another. The 2017 spring designer runway shows hair looks were full of innovation as well as reincarnated classics. What is one of the latest hair trends for 2017? Think getting out of a pool while looking all sorts of fabulous. That is very much the vibe of the Balmain Spring 2017 Slick Wet Hairstyle.

Latest Hair Trends: Balmain Spring 2017 Slick Wet Hairstyle

Yes, slick hair can be chic and more importantly very alluring. C’mon don’t you want onlookers to be obsessed with you from head-to-toe? The Balmain Spring 2017 Slick Wet Hairstyle is sexy without looking like you are trying to hard. Moreover, it is universally pleasing because it can be created on various hair lengths. Besides the catwalk several celebrities have already given the wet hairstyle a spin. We immediately think of Teyana Taylor (long hair) at the Soul Train awards as well as actress Ruth Negga (short hair) when she attended the Golden Globes.

Nevertheless, this look is nothing new even though it has a very modern feel. Hairstylist Sam McKnight says that the look is actually inspired by the 80’s. Eighties photography by Helmut Newton and Peter Linbergh provided the inspiration for the swimming pool-esqe style.

How was the hairstyle created? If you are natural then most likely you already have all the items you need in your hair arsenal. Stylists used an almost mad hair scientist mixture of gels, hair oils, mousse and creams in order to make hair obey as well as create the “wet” look.

Balmain never disappoints in its fashions or in the hair department. Therefore, take a page out of Balmain’s stylish book and rock one of the latest hair trends!

Look also spied in Balmain ad campaign

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Balmain Fall – Winter 2016 Ad Campaign Full Disclosure!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on July 26, 2016July 26, 2016Leave a Comment

The army continues to press on powerfully! Olivier Rousteing has done it once again, creating an eye-popping visual masterpiece. Hang on tight fashion lovers we’ve got your first look at the Balmain Fall – Winter 2016 Ad Campaign!

Balmain Fall – Winter 2016 Ad Campaign

At first glance you notice two familiar faces. A hip hop mogul turned designer and world renown supermodel. Kanye West and Joan Smalls both star in the Balmain Fall – Winter 2016 Ad Campaign.

This crisp, dramatic monochromatic campaign is a total 180 from some of the other recent Balmain campaign sightings. For instance, the Resort 2017 ad campaign is lusciously vibrant! From the fashions to the background setting everything just pops.

Kanye West For Balmain

The Balmain Fall – Winter 2016 Ad Campaign though simplistic in a sense still plays on drama. In the shot West seems to be tipping over as Smalls reaches out with all her strength to try to prevent his fast approaching fate.

The Details

Olivier Rousteing describes the Fall – Winter campaign as “Music Meets Fashion.” Very fitting since an iconic musician and heavily sought after model were both casted. Moreover, West over the years has turned his attention to couture. Thus, bringing the fusion full circle. Kanye has collaborated with Balmain on Yeezy fashions and it looks like stylish marriage continues on with the addition of the campaign.

Joan Smalls For Balmain

The fabulous Pascal Dangin who blessed the Balmain Fall – Winter 2016 Ad Campaign with his magical fingers took to social to announce the ad’s release. He said,

“First image of our new Balmain campaign FW2016 #BalmainArmy with Kanye West [and] Joan Smalls. Photographed by Steven Klein.”

Congrats to Balmain on another gorgeous campaign. It immediately gave us flashbacks to the stunning Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer campaign. We’re excited to see additional images!

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Naomi Campbell For Balmain SS16

Arianne Suggs January 8, 2016January 8, 2016Leave a Comment

Many of us are too young to remember the reign of the 80’s supermodels, but a quick google search will clearly show why they were so special. They were gorgeous, talented and did not get out of bed if the money wasn’t right. From magazine covers to editorials, from campaigns to music videos as well as commercials they were like Visa, everywhere you want to be. The 80’s were about extragance and these ladies were the epitome and could do no wrong.

For this reason, we were beside ourselves when we got our first look at the Balmain Paris Spring/Summer 2016 Ad Campaign. Three supermodels that can still slay women half their age had been casted to show off Balmain’s exquisite designs! Proving that age is really just a number Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer brought the heat to spring’s hottest fashions.

The campaign was lensed by Steven Klein with Pascal Dangin as art director. Oliver Rousteing has been teasing fashion fans for a few days now asking were they ready for 2016. Whether they were ready for it or not Oliver put the hammer down and dropped the proverbial fashion mic. With an one-two punch Rousteing seamlessly introduced the fashion world to as he described via Instagram, “iconic history” that involved a true “dream team.” We couldn’t agree more with his sentiments and are thrilled as well as in awe as to what has been created.

As diversity in the fashion world continues to be spread why not toss in the age factor as well? Women do not stop being fashionable entities after the age of 25 even if they are considered veterans in the modeling industry at such a tender age. Therefore, let’s continue to celebrate beauty in all of its numerous forms regardless of color or numerical identification.

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Fashionable Mention: Balmain X H&M Cotton and Leather Shoes With Metal Detailing

Arianne Suggs November 5, 2015November 5, 2015Leave a Comment

Let us not forget boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen that today marks a fashion moment that shall definitely go down in history as being one of the best couture pairings ever. For months on our style calendars we have waited out for time to pass so that November 5th would finally be upon us at long last. Why is today so awesome when it comes to being “en vogue?”

The Balmain X H&M collaboration is finally available to the masses for purchase. One item that we definitely want to cop ASAP before stores run out is the Balmain X H&M Cotton and Leather Shoe With Metal Detailing. These heels which retails for $199 are right on trend for the season and will give your various ensembles the perfect chic boost. Just scroll through this post to see all of the different outfits that were paired with these beauties.

Caged style heels are huge right now so if you want to look like a bag of money you will want to indulge in this look. Balmain has been a brand that has been just out of reach for many ladies due to its price point. However, retailers such as H&M understand that the French label’s appeal is a major sale waiting to happen thanks to its cool factor made evident by supermodels, bloggers, celebrities, social media models and the like.

Besides stunning shoes, you will be able to get your fashion hands on Balmain’s infamous sequined dresses, beaded coats and jackets as well as gold and black tops. Nonetheless, our final thoughts on word on the caged heels is that it is a very versatile design. This means you can wear them with dresses, pants, jumpsuits and skirts which will go a long way in getting your money’s worth.

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Designers

5 Times North West Slayed a Tutu

Arianne Suggs October 30, 2015October 30, 2015Leave a Comment

It is never too early to begin your journey on the road to fashion epicness. As proven by Kanye West’s cutie pie daughter, North West. This week a video of North went viral as she walked along in a parking lot passing by paparazzi uttering, “I said no pictures.”

North may not have wanted the attention but it was hard not to look due to her super stylish ensemble. North is enrolled in dance class that may also lend to her fabulous tutu outfits. However, West has been seen rocking the tutu sometimes accompanied by designer jackets by brands such as Balmain even outside of class. Therefore, it is safe to say that little North enjoys the look and she should because she looks absolutely adorable. For this reason, we present 5 times North West has slayed the tutu.

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Supermodel Sharim Diniz Attends Balmain for H&M Fashion Show

Arianne Suggs October 21, 2015October 21, 2015Leave a Comment

23 Wall St. of New York City was the biggest style party of night thanks to the arrival of Oliver Rousteing’s Balmain army. Some of the biggest names in the modeling world came out to stomp the runway in the Balmain for H&M collection show highlighting designer fashions that are more “affordable” for the average fashionista. What exactly does affordable mean in relation to the BalmainxHM collection?

Keeping it totally 100, the high-end collaboration contains designs well over the $500 mark, however, do not despair if your dream is to own a Balmain creation even if the wallet isn’t as fat right now. Every last piece of collection will be available for sale beginning on November 5th and will include several pieces under $100! So then, even though this dreamy match up between Balmain and H&M is not the cheapest collab we have seen from H&M there are still plenty of styles available that will not completely break the bank.

Sharim Diniz With Oliver Rousteing

Nevertheless, besides world renown beauties strutting their stuff down the catwalk there were plenty of stunners sitting right in the audience partaking of the show. One being the drop dead, I Wanna Hate On You But I Love Your Style SoFreakin’ Much, Sharim Diniz. Sharim looked too beautiful for words in a yellow Balmain dress as she supported her dear friend Oliver. Diniz took to social media during show stating,

“Supporting my favorite designer from all times Oliver Rousteing…”

“THE BEST SHOW EVER <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 CONGRATS OLI!”

Her sentiments rang true right along with several other celebs who felt the show was very successful as well. The only part of the night that broke our hearts is seeing The Backstreet Boys being inducted into the Balmain squad. Nothing against the boys, it’s just that we are NSYNC fans (LOL), but in the spirit of fashion we are willing to let it go.

Sharim Diniz With Alek Wek

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