Who Wore it Best: The $35K Balmain Dress

This $35k Balmain Dress has landed it's 7th cover! This time it's being rocked by Anne Hathaway for Elle, UK December cover. As Joan Rivers would say, "B!cth, You Stole My Look."

WHO WORE IT BEST

Look for Less: Jessica Alba's Balmain Dress

I saw this photo of Jessica Alba at the LA Premiere for “Machete” and immediately loved her look!!! Some people say strong shoulders are so last winter, but when it looks like this, I say wear it in spring, summer, and fall!!! She's wearing a zig-zag sequin dress by Balmain of course; strong shoulders are their thing. She paired it with Christian Louboutin Tinazata cutout boots.

So, if you love this look, here is an inspired look for less:

French Connection Princess Dress $89.99 was $268

 If you like the zig zag pattern, then you may like this:

Rebel Queen Dress, $23.80

Charlotte Russe Mixed Strap Heels $30

Hey Baby I'm A Rock Star...

I'm anxiously awaiting July's edition of ELLE magazine to be delivered to my mailbox. Rhianna is the cover girl and she's as sparkly as a disco ball in the 80's and I love it. She's wearing a hot Balmain sequin mini dress from their Fall 2010 collection. She's dishing about her hot beau Matt Hemp, her CD Rated R, black women in fashion industry, Chris Brown, and much more. I for one, am tired of hearing about Chris Brown......WE OFF THAT! But I understand it was a tragic situation. Anyway, magazine is in stores June 15.

Here are some photos:

Check out the behind the scene photo shoot by Tom Munro:

21 Gun Salute to Military Chic Fashion

Spring isn't just about floral dresses, bright colors, and sexy sandals. Military silhouettes and colors are sticking around for spring. Designers expanded the trend to the basics; t-shirts, sandals, cargo's, shorts and jackets. Hands down Balmain did it the best. Their SS 2010 Ready-to-Wear collection was sick. Check out the video below!!!! Made me want to stand and salute Christophe Decarnin.


The cool thing about this trend is that it can be budget friendly. Here are some looks for less inspired by Balmain.

left: Balmain khaki multi Buckles flats, $1399;right: Steve Madden Genevvaa sandals, $79

left: Balmain Legion Sandals, $1276; right: Newport News buckle sandal, $29

left: Balmain sequined asymmetrical dress, $3540; right: Wisch sequined tank top, $89.99

left: Balmain chain-mail jersey dress, $6225; right: Topshop mesh and chain dress, $100

left: Balmain distressed cropped jeans, $1610; right: Bebe crystal Skinny jeans, $129

left: Balmain military shorts with mesh, $3200; right: Express embellished shorts, $49.50

 left: Balmain leather motocross pants, $5330; right: French Connection leggings, $89 (Bluefly.com)

 left: Balmain khaki camouflage pants, $4,705; right: Gap The New Cargo, $59.50 on sale for $30
 

left: Balmain oversized cotton military shirt, $1345; right: Old Navy twill cargo zip, $39.50

left: Balmain faded denim jacket, $4435; right: AE Chambray Moto jacket, $39.95

left: Balmain silk-georgette camouflage top, $4434; right: Zara blouse, $79.90

left: Balmain military blazer, $5075; right: Arden B military shine jacket, $39.99