Balmain Inspired

I applied to be a featured fashion blogger for a certain company/website, and one of the things they had me do was to create a look for myself inspired by a runway look.  I opted for Balmain's Spring/Summer 2011 runway and chose the look as seen below.  I was inspired by this outfit in particular because first, it epitomized Balmain for me--edgy and effortlessly cool--and secondly, it was a look that an everyday girl could pull off (hence, emphasize on effortlessly).  I didn't get to be featured though, because apparently I was too old.  :o(  They did tell me I have "great style though!" so that was nice (even if they probably tell everyone they reject that....).

But here was the my imitation of the Balmain outfit with the black leather jacket, white top, black shorts (unfortunately, I don't have any leather shorts!), fishnets, and booties.  How do you think I did?

Then because the outfit was a bit too plain for me, I threw on my leopard scarf and accessories to make the outfit more me.

C & C California top. People's Liberation jacket. rvca shorts. Kirra scarf.
Jeffrey Campbell Whip-2 booties. Marc Jacobs earrings. Forever 21 ring. 

I've been a bad blogger lately, super sorry!  I'm starting daily to-do lists (instead of just weekly) in hopes of better prioritizing and time management--hopefully leading to at least 5 hours of sleep a night while still getting everything done.   But I'm definitely working to not neglect this blog! 

First of all, thanks to all my new followers--whether on here (via Google Friend Connect), Twitter, Bloglovin', or Facebook--thank you to anyone following me, it means a lot to me.  And if you're not following me yet, I'll strive to make my blogs worthy of your return!  :o)

I will have another new giveaway soon, but the winner of January's Lancome Juicy Tube sampler set is Angga of Reserverade Fashion!!  Thank you all who entered!

-S

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"Shopping for labels, shopping for love."

For the first time ever, I have a magazine to recommend--a specific issue, in fact--something that never happens.  If for some reason or another, you don't own a copy of Lucky Magazine's 10th anniversary special issue (their December 2010 magazine), go out and get one ASAP.  There has never been a magazine [issue] that has touched me like this one.  Every fashion gem necessary to the knowledge of a fashionista will be found in that issue.

But for now, I share with you some of my favorites (from "100 edicts that [Lucky] editors live by"):





The Runway Shows
2. The etiquette to getting in and out of a fashion show is akin to that of a soccer match--you can challenge shoulder to shoulder but no elbows or throwing a punch.

Hair
11. Braids are sexy, cute, and the only acceptable form of a pigtail.

Makeup & Beauty
21. No beauty product can do for you what eight hours of sleep can.

Underwear
26.  Thong underwear is not a necessity under most clothing.

New Clothes
37. Buy clothes that you'll wear on a Tuesday afternoon, not a Saturday night--few people lead Saturday night lives.

Black Tights
39. Black opaque tights make everyone's legs look good.

Packing
42. Roll, never fold.

Closets
50. Avoid being featured on Hoarders by living the "One in, one out" mantra: if you buy something new, take something else out and sell it on eBay or donate it.

Salespeople and Shopping
56. If something is expensive, leave it behind for 24 hours.  If you're still obsesses with it the next day, buy it.

Color
62. You can put almost any prints together as long as they have something in common (color, shape, style).

Shoes and Bags and Little Leather Things
72. If shoes are only marginally comfortable when you try them on in the store you can be sure they'll be excruciating on the street.

75. If you invest in a Chanel bag, you will carry it for the rest of your life.

76. By the age of 30, every woman should own three pairs of comfortable flats, three pairs of walkable heels, and two pairs of total sexpot stilettos.

77. Know how to use your local shoe repair--they can also clean your bags, punch holes in your belts, and dye stuff.

81. Resole your favorite shoes as often as it takes.  You will miss them when they die.



Seriously, go buy your issue!  Besides their 100 edicts, the issue is full of lots of useful reviews and tips.   Because it's their 10th anniversary special issue, a good portion of the magazine is looking back and examining what works and doesn't.  It goes above and beyond the current trends of the moment; I might even venture out and call this issue a classic one.

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