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Beyonce, Jourdan Dunn & Justine Skye Slay H&M Balmain and TidalX1020

Arianne Suggs October 20, 2015October 20, 2015Leave a Comment

If you are a fashion lover then we are confident that your fashion mugs having been running over! Beyonce, Jourdan Dunn as well as Justine Skye all took their turn visiting Slayland tonight. Here are their daring looks that heated up the catwalk and black carpet.

Beyonce wore Philip Plein Pre-Fall 2015 at Tidalx1020

Beyonce looked every bit old Hollywood with this fur and Philip Plein design combo.

Justine Skye was fitted by Public School with accessories by Sneely Jewelry at Tidalx1020

Justine literally went with the flow in this printed flowy dress revealing just hint of skin due to its V cut design.

Jourdan hit the carpet & runway in Balmain for H&M

Exquisite tailoring, gold accents, strong geometrics and sexy low cuts… really did we expect anything less from Oliver? His genius surely delivered because Dunn stunned!

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Balmain x H&M Lookbook

Alicia SuggsUpdated on October 16, 2015October 16, 2015Leave a Comment

Balmain x H&M Lookbook is finally here. We have been waiting a long time for this and loving every single piece. Balmain x H&M Lookbook looks just like his pieces from the runway however extremely more affordable. What is the style of this new collection. Olivier Rousteing is quoted as saying, “I wanted to capture the confidence, sexiness, and power of the house. When you wear the clothes, you’re going to feel powerful and strong. Balmain is about the new generation, and when you wear the clothes, I want you to feel sexy and fierce.

Balmain x H&M Lookbook_ kai newman — Model Kai Newman for Balmain x H&M Lookbook

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Streetstyle: Jada Pinkett Smith Shines at Paris Fashion Week

Arianne SuggsUpdated on October 1, 2015October 1, 2015Leave a Comment

We spotted stunning actress Jada Pinkett Smith enjoying several shows at Paris Fashion Week. Jada put an exclamation point on the phrase, “Age ain’t nothing but a number!” Smith was seen rocking not one but three ensembles with her killer physique.

We can’t decide which Fashion Week outfit worn by Jada that we love most. Jada wore a Guy Laroche Fall 2015 Black and Gold Panel Dress, a very Parisian ensemble with over-sized yellow coat to a Chloe show and got sassy in a revealing miniskirt as she attended the Balmain runway show. Smith demonstrated a great range of style that incorporated everything from dresses to pants.

Generated by IJG JPEG Library — **And here’s a closer look at that fab yellow coat…**

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Fashionable Mention: Iman in Balmain Pre-Fall 2015

Arianne Suggs September 4, 2015September 4, 2015Leave a Comment

Here is a quick fashion nod to Iman who rocks the heck out of Balmain’s Pre-Fall 2015 collection. We had already posted regarding the fabulousity of these particular designs but when you add in the stunning grace of supermodel Iman it just takes things to another level. Moreover, we have said it once and we will continue to iterate that there is no way that this woman is 60!

Iman showcases the gorgeous Balmain creations in the latest issue of L’Officiel Netherlands which is appropriately entitled, “Sweet Sixty.” If we wind up looking that dang good in the coming years than we will know we are truly blessed with good genes like this sassy lady! Iman slays women half her age and does it all with elegance and sophistication. A true role model for any young girls aiming for the brightly lit stars.

The color scheme and tailoring of the Balmain collection is simply bar none. We are loving the return of pleats which was a major hit and trend a few seasons back. Moreover, the use of florals in fall instead of spring is so airy and festive you begin to forget the dreary weather that is quickly approaching us all. Balmain is for the girl who is powerful yet feminine, bold yet oozing with finesse. If that’s you then you need to go ahead and submit to being a member of Oliver Rousteing’s army!

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Accessories Report: Giambattista Valli Fall/Winter 2015 Oversized Shades

Arianne Suggs August 12, 2015August 12, 2015Leave a Comment

Just in case you missed some of our Fashion Week posts earlier in the year we will be recapping a few things over the course of the next few weeks to get you in diva form for the upcoming seasons. Do you love accessories as much as bees love their honey? Girl so do we and we loved what we spotted coming down the catwalk during the fall/winter Giambattista Valli 2015-2016 runway show.

The stunner shades models wore gave a brand new meaning to the expression, “Go big or go home.” Models were adorned with sunglasses that seemed to take up 70% of their faces. We didn’t mind the ginormous size because some of the fashions modeled had a floral theme. So then, to us it was like the bumble bee meeting up with a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

Photo: Pascal Le Segretain

Think big when when shopping, here are a few of our favorite oversized shades:

Valentino Oversized Round Acetate Sunglasses $360

Balmain Oversized Round Plastic Sunglasses/Black $89.99

Emilio Pucci EP0030 015 Black Oversized Round Sunglasses $255

Valentino Oversized aviator-style sunglasses $361

All styles are available now at shopstyle.com

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Jada Pinkett Dazzles In Balmain at Magic Mike XXL London Premiere

Arianne SuggsUpdated on July 1, 2015July 1, 2015Leave a Comment

Now that is the look of one hot mama! Jada has been turning heads left, right, up and all around during the press tour for the Magic Mike XXL film. For the London premiere held at Vue West End on June 30, 2015 Jada wore a fabulous shimmering Balmain frock and jewels from Monica Vinader. Now when we say that Jada killed it from every angle…the…woman…killed…it…from…every…angle (LOL)! We hope you heard every last clap from that last sentence too.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: Actress Jada Pinkett Smith attends the European Premiere of "Magic Mike XXL" at Vue West End on June 30, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) — (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)

Oh! Also, do not even get us started on the shoes she wore honey! Jada strutted her stuff in a sexy noire pair of heels by Giuseppe Zanotti. Nevertheless, check the photos out for yourself and we are sure you will see exactly what we are talking about!

On yeah…the whole cast brought it as well…

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How to Wear Stripes With Hips

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

Having a vixen physique, you know the 36-24-36 types hip hop artists and rock stars have been crooning about for decades will never be a bad thing. Nevertheless, being shaped like Jessica Rabbit can be a challenge when wearing certain styles. Most of us do not want to look bigger than our natural size, so then how can stripes be rocked without adding girth to the hip area?

The key is which way the stripes are flowing on the garment, skirt or dress. Look slimmer by wearing pieces that have diagonal or vertical stripes. Instead of seeing lines that emphasis the widest part of your body, stripes that do not run horizontally will create an elongating effect.

(Above: Jourdan Dunn Walking for Balmain Spring 2015)

Binx Walton on the Runway for Anthony Vaccarello Spring 2015

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Dudley O’Shaughnessy in Balmain Spring 2015

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 4, 2015March 4, 2015Leave a Comment

Oh lord we need a fan! Fine as can be and he is wearing Balmain…someone please pinch us this must be a dream. Oh but it isn’t, model Dudley O’Shaughnessy (remember the cutie from the Rihanna music video) modeled Balmain’s Spring 2015 collection that included killer structured pieces with an exotic, tribal and aztec feel. The entire collection is one of the freshest, coolest and exclusive fashions that we have ever seen, every piece is a wow piece all on its own. There is nothing quiet about these trendy designs but we love Dudley…we mean the clothes, we love the clothes. 🙂

This isn’t Dudley but just look at this jacket, we had to include it because we just felt it was magnificent. True talent was behind a piece like this, the design and execution is flawless.

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Winter 2014 Accessory Report: The Choker

Arianne Suggs October 22, 2014October 22, 2014Leave a Comment

Looks like things are about to become a “tight” fit. Chokers are making a comeback in a very large way. Long gone are the days of the versions that made it appear that you had a tattoo or were a fifth member of a grunge band. Two runway shows that stuck out to us was Lanvin and Balmain for their inclusion of the accessory.

Balmain took a more exotic approach with chokers that had a tribal, African feel. Lanvin’s metal art deco style was an edgy feast for the eyes. Both shows proved that at any extreme this accessory can be grand, dramatic look.

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Naomi Campbell Harper’s Bazaar Latin America September 2014 Issue

Alicia Suggs September 3, 2014September 3, 2014Leave a Comment

Naomi Campbell Harper’s Bazaar Latin America September 2014 Issue. It was shot by Hao Zeng. Naomi Campbell is wearing Balmain, Givenchy, Prada, and more for the 35th anniversary issue of Harper’s Bazaar Latin America.