Back with Balmain

This has been an insane couple of weeks - so, so sorry for dropping off suddenly!  Something had to give and it seemed like the blog was accidentally it.  Actually, there was probably more than just the blog, I am just not aware of it yet!  I am so happy to be back!   

During the blog siesta I have gone slightly over the top, Parisian style.  I think it stemmed from the love affair I was having with the Balmain show during Paris Fashion Week.  I found myself drooling over all things French....especially their incredible fashion & Christophe Decarnin's amazing designs!  I did a little research and found that Balmain was originally founded by Pierre Balmain, who created personal wardrobes for the likes of Marlene Dietrich, Katharine Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot & Sophia Loren.  Today, Balmain's clients include the uber-stylish Gwyneth Paltrow, Sofia Coppola, & Audrey Tautou.  All amazing style icons!

Penelope Cruz in vintage Balmain

Gwyneth Patrow in Decarnin's Balmain (via InStyle Magazine)

A couple of my favorites from the show

I am seriously loving the military jacket and leather rocker pant!  I can almost guarantee that I am not going to invest in the entire Balmain version of either look, but I can of course "borrow" the inspiration and try to find the same look for less! 

   Sergeant of Style. $67.99.  Modcloth.

Sequin-tially Essential Skirt.  $74.99.  Modcloth.

Rose Gold Cut Out Mary Jane Heel.  $124.99 (on sale!).  Urban Outfitters.

I hope all is well with everyone.  It's so nice to be back!  PS.  I was recently on A Cup of Jo, where a new YSL Paris Trip was featured.  Head on over for details, because who wouldn't want to spend New Years in Paris, right?!?