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SAG Awards: Kristen Wiig

FabSugar — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:47:06 PST

Kristen Wiig may be hilarious when pulling gags in jeans and a tee, but the comedienne has a way with the red carpet, too. The Bridesmaids leading lady showed off her fashion chops in a silky Balenciaga gown and a bold choker. To balance her statement jewels, she kept her brunette locks low-key, simply swept back to show off a fresh pink lip and a subtly smoky eye. Do you love it?

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Kristen Stewart Is Balenciaga's Newest Face

BellaSugar — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:13:44 PST

Proof that Kristen Stewart has refined taste: the 21-year-old star just inked a deal to become the new face of Balenciaga fragrance. Following Charlotte Gainsbourg, who represents the fashion house's first scent, Kristen will be part of Balenciaga's yet-to-be-named second perfume.

Kristen has worn Balenciaga on the red carpet before, most notably a short and sheer dress that showed flashes of skin. In a press release, she called designer Nicolas Ghesquiere's creations "incredibly bold and forceful, yet feminine and sexy." And Ghesquiere, who first met the star in 2006, also had high praise for her. "From her early appearance in Panic Room to her independent choice of Welcome to the Rileys, I've always sensed her progressive character," he said. Expect the campaign to roll out this Fall.

Celeb Style: Gwyneth Paltrow's Chic Blazer and Booties

Hannah Weil — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:41:22 PST

Traveling in comfort and style are not mutually exclusive - just ask Gwyneth Paltrow. The style pro paired relaxed pieces with a few luxe accompaniments to pull off the perfect easy-chic look. She swaps out the predictable denim bottoms for a pair of cool riding pants, then tops them with a sophisticated blazer and a seasonal scarf. Of course, the pieces we're really drawn to are the covetable details - a pair of Proenza Schouler booties up the ante on any basic style, while an oversized Balenciaga tote furthers that effortlessly polished vibe. Looking to try something similar for your next dash to the airport? Ditch the sweats and shop our key pieces to channel Gwyneth's pulled-together style on the go.

Ark & Co. Slouchy Blazer - Sold Out	Thakoon Riding legging - $425.00
Proenza Schouler LACE-UP ANKLE BOOTS - $845.00	Balenciaga GIANT MIDDAY TOTE - Sold Out
T By Alexander Wang CLASSIC POCKET T-SHIRT - $80.00	Karen Walker Perfect Day - Sold Out
Jardin des Orangers FRINGED CASHMERE SCARF - Sold Out

Balenciaga Spring 2012

Chi Diem Chau — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:26:32 PDT

Most shows wouldn't be able to top collapsing benches, which in turn led to collapsing editors, but such a small snafu couldn't deter the magnificence seen on Balenciaga's Spring runway showing. Staying true to the brand's signature style, Nicolas Ghesquière showed dramatic structure, volume, and space-age fabrics. “I don’t know if oversize is the right term for that type of construction,” Ghesquière told WWD. “But this famous, and for me, a very functional, concept of Cristobal is the idea of the space between the body and the fabric. The clothes float away from the body. It’s one of the big iconic things of Balenciaga. The fluidity of floating is beautiful, but it is something else. . . I think it’s something that Balenciaga invented." Shiny jewel-toned structured jackets, short shorts, graphic tops, fringe-like cellophane skirts, and pleated and folded trousers all rendered the cool, ultra-modern aesthetic the designer is known for. The dresses, ranging from oversize tunics to midi-length patchwork creations, were impossibly chic and innovative. Ghesquière, who is also famous for his covetable accessories, showed sharp and angular cutout booties and gorgeous leather oversize clutch bags. More details from the collection below, and check out our retrospective on Balenciaga.

Trends: Structure, high shine, short shorts, patchwork, pleats, folds.
Colors: Purple, dark gold, black, lavender, yellow, peach, red, sage.
Key Look: All of the round-shouldered structured jackets.
Accessories: Oversize visor hats, statement cuff bracelets, large leather clutches, sharp and angular cutout booties.
Who Would Wear It: Women who crave ultra-modern statement pieces.

Rachel Zoe and Salma Hayek Make the Scene at Paris Fashion Week

Lindsay Miller — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:55:24 PDT

Rachel Zoe was front row for yesterday's Thierry Mugler show and for Balmain's today in the City of Light. Meanwhile, Salma Hayek and her husband, Francois-Henri Pinault, checked out Balenciaga this morning. Both women are in France to take in the latest styles at Paris Fashion Week. Rachel arrived with baby Skyler and Rodger Berman in tow on Tuesday, but her young son hasn't accompanied her to any of the events. Salma, for her part, has been busy traveling all month. She, Francois-Henri, and their daughter, Valentina, spent some time in Venice before the girls headed to the Toronto Film Festival and then to LA for a brief stay. Today, Salma and Francois-Henri smiled for the photographers lining the entrance to Balenciaga, but once inside, the runway presentation hit a bit of a snag. The benches at Balenciaga broke, pitching several attendees onto the ground, so the guests stood as the models walked!

Runway Retrospective: Balenciaga

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:32:08 PDT

Balenciaga, born in 1918 when Cristóbal Balenciaga opened his namesake boutique in San Sebastian, Spain, became one of the greatest fashion houses of the early 20th century. It invented popular silhouettes, which today are known as the baby doll, the bubble skirt, and the bracelet sleeve - along with its signature sculptural design aesthetic. Fast-forward to 1997, when a young Nicolas Ghesquière took over design for the house. Ghesquière's fashion-forward aesthetic has consistently wowed us with his use of asymmetry, high-tech textiles, trademark structured silhouettes, and space-age-printing techniques. The designer has helmed the brand for over 10 years and shows no signs of slowing down, making Balenciaga a covetable luxury brand for every fashion-loving woman. To get you excited for its Spring '12 runway show, click through to see our awesome runway retrospective.

Celeb Style: Charlize Theron Blends Balenciaga With an Anorak Just Right

Hannah Weil — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:45:47 PDT

With a bright yellow Balenciaga in tow, Charlize Theron arrived at LAX in an enviably pulled-together travel look. It's not just the bag that caught our attention; Charlize's impeccably chic look seems effortlessly styled. The trick is statement pieces, like a floral-printed scarf, cat-eye shades, and a broken-in anorak to dress up a basic tee and jeans combo. It's easy enough to replicate, but the results are so much more sophisticated, and just right for a trip. To channel the same easy look, just shop our editor's picks.

Free People Anorak Poncho - Sold Out	T by Alexander Wang Crossover jersey T-shirt - Sold Out
These Dark - $58.00	Balenciaga white lambskin 'First' top handle bag - Sold Out
Lula patent leather ballet flats - $128.00	Oversized floral scarf - Sold Out
Hoop earrings - Sold Out	Ray-Ban Oversized Cat Eye Sunglasses - Sold Out

Celebrity Lookbook: Summer Bag Roundup

Hannah Weil — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:03:48 PDT

From red carpet events to a casual lunch with friends, there were seriously delicious bags in tow this Summer. Celebs know just as well as we do that switching up your handbag may just be the boldest way to change up your look. It's a statement-making accessory that draws the eye and says a lot about your personality. Worn leather satchels, like Nicky Hilton's Balenciaga scream effortless cool; sophisticated totes like Sienna's YSL are a favored celebrity luxury, and Rachel Bilson's ladylike Chanel 2.55 is a coveted classic. Every bag of choice helps to hit that pitch-perfect styling note on each of these celebrity looks. Click through for 20 of our favorite celebs toting their fabulous Summer arm candy.

Link Time: Balenciaga Launches a New Website, Princess Beatrice's Style Moments, and More

FabSugar — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:50:11 PDT

Balenciaga launches new website, credit cards everywhere cower in fear - Purse Blog
Is there really no such thing as "too much" for Roberto Cavalli? - Vogue UK
Forever 21 faces another copyright-infringement lawsuit - The Cut
Mila Kunis dazzles in Monique Lhuillier - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
Princess Beatrice's best style moments - The Daily Beast
Charlie Swim thinks of almost everything under the sun - Vogue Daily
7 great online classified sites - The Budget Fashionista
Talking singing and style with Zooey Deschanel - Yahoo Shine
6 printed pieces that are more cute than crazy - Refinery29
Emmanuelle Chriqui teams up with JewelMint for a charity bracelet - InStyle
Shoe envy: Nicolas Kirkwood x Rodarte Wrap Candle Sandal - FashionIndie

Met Gala: Bee Shaffer

FabSugar — Mon, 02 May 2011 16:40:33 PDT

Bee Shaffer hit the red carpet at the Met Gala donning a strapless dark red Balenciaga gown - we love how the train adds just the right amount of drama. Meanwhile, a sparkling diamond necklace, red lips, and a shiny midlength bob keep the sophistication level high. What's your verdict on her look?

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