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What I Wore: Shine Bright Like a Diamond

10 November, 2015 Nelia

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It’s probably safe to say that Balmain x H&M collaboration broke the internet, and a lot of people’s hearts at the same time. The demand was unsurprisingly huge, while supplies, as is always with exclusive collabs, pretty limited. As a result, there were a lot of angry and sad tweets from the disappointed fans, as well as a ton of braggy ones from those who managed to score something…anything from the coveted collection.

As you can see, I was one of the lucky few…having scored perhaps the most in-demand piece – the beaded velvet jacket…aka “The Kendall”. And boy, is it beautiful in person – intricately embellished, with sparkly rhinestones, faux-pearls…and that soft-soft velvet. It was certainly worth lining up early for.

And while I meant to style this jacket with pants, I just couldn’t resist wearing it with my new suede over-the-knee La Canadienne boots while the weather was still mild enough for pantsless outings. The gold zipper details on these boots are a perfect match for the baroque embellishments of the jacket, while the fact that the boots are flat, somehow makes the length of this short jacket (worn as a dress) a little less scandalous. If you’re going to invest in a new pair of boots this season, make it the over-the-knee style. This pair is my current fave – comfy, Canadian, and with that essential rubber sole (if suede is not your thing, this leather pair is pretty spectacular as well). I’ll be wearing these boots a lot this winter – with skinny jeans tucked in, as well as with dresses and skirts.

So tell me, did you get caught up in the #HMBALMAINIA? Or did you stay away from the crowds instead? Do you like the over-the-knee boot trend? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Shopping: #HMBALMAINATION Lookbook

3 November, 2015 Nelia

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Every single time H&M announces a designer collaboration, there’s a huge amount of hype and excitement…but #HMBALMAINATION created a full-on hysteria I’ve never experienced before. Perhaps it’s because pieces from the fast-fashion collaboration look nearly identical to Balmain clothing from past collections, or maybe it’s due to the skilful marketing, which included top model of the moment Kendall Jenner attending events wearing pieces from the collection, Backstreet-effing-Boys performing at the launch party in New York, and Olivier Rousteing doing his fair share of promoting his work all over social media…and then there’s the upcoming holiday season and all the holiday parties that come with it, which Balmain x H&M pieces will be perfect for.

Whatever the reason for #HMBALMAINIA, if you want to snag something from this collection, it may be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. Quantities are said to be limited, but if you live in a major city like Toronto or Montreal, or better yet in the US, where you can shop H&M online, there’s still hope! Even if you don’t live in the US, I would highly recommend trying to order pieces from the collection online and shipping them to a friend who lives in the states, a hotel (if you plan on travelling to the US soon), or one of those mailbox rental places. The website will most likely crash from all the demand, but there’s still a good chance that you’ll be successful without having to camp outside overnight. Luckily for Torontonians, temperatures will be quite mild this week, so in case you are lining up, you should be fairly safe from pneumonia. I was told that most pieces run small, so take that into consideration.

Personally, I thought I would be immune this time around, as I was never that crazy about Balmain to begin with…but after seeing photos of the collection, I am totally obsessed. My shopping list isn’t very long – black tuxedo dress, beaded velvet jacket, and a simple white blazer – but with the velvet jacket retailing for over $500, it’s still going to be one expensive trip to H&M!

So tell me, are you going to line up on Thursday? Which pieces are on your wishlist? Share in the comments…and may the odds be ever in your favour!

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First Look at H&M x Balmain Collaboration Ad Campaign!

25 September, 2015 Nelia

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H&M x Balmain collaboration is only about a month away from hitting the stores and now we have this first look at the collection’s ad campaign, and OMG – it’s epic! It takes a lot to take attention away from beauties like Gigi Hadid, Jourdan Dunn, and Kendall Jenner, but in all honesty, I don’t care who the models in this ad are, because all I can see are the clothes and accessories! The jewelry! That dress!! Those blazers!!! I have a feeling that line-ups for this collab are going to be insane, so I think you’d better start strategizing. 

Are you excited about #HMBALMAINATION? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Photo Credits: H&M

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Balmain X H&M Collaboration Confirmed!

17 May, 2015 Nelia

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If like me you’ve been impatiently waiting to find out about the next big H&M designer collaboration, today’s the day! While walking the red carpet at the Billboard Music Awards, Balmain’s Creative Director Olivier Rousteing has announced the big news – #HMBALMAINATION is coming to a store near you this fall! And to give you a taste of the things to come, models Kendall Jenner and Jourdan Dunn accompanied the designer on the red carpet in looks from the upcoming collection. At first, I couldn’t believe that the signature velvet embellished blazer was going to be a part of the H&M collab, but it sounds like it is! I foresee things getting crazy come fall.

Right now, there’s not much else to share about the collab except for the date – November 5th, 2015 is the date the collection will hit the stores. More to come!

Who’s excited about Balmain x H&M collab? Share in the comments!

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Demi Moore in W Magazine

10 November, 2009 Nelia

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There’s not much to say, but…WOW! This woman does not age! Of course, not without a lot of help, but in comparison with, say Nicole Kidman, Demi Moore looks almost untouched, while Nicole…well, she looks…hmm, nothing nice to say, which means, I’ll shut up.

So Demi is on the cover of W Magazine, wearing Balmain…no, really wearing it. Looks great on her. And the article that goes with the photoshoot is quite an interesting read. Go on over to W Mag’s website to check it out.

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Paris Fashion Week Spring 2010

8 October, 2009 Nelia

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Above from left to right: Givenchy, Celine, Chloé

Paris Fashion Week wraps up tomorrow, but I am too anxious to wait, so I’ll give you my faves today! Oh, Paris, how I love thee! So many amazing designers, so many beautiful creations…oh, how I wish I was there. I’ve been to Paris a few times now, and every time I find something different, something new to love about the city of light. And as far as fashion weeks go, this one is my favorite, hands down.

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Above from left to right: Christian Dior, Balmain, Nina Ricci

Again, I’m not sure if it’s because I am trying to see it, or if it really is an upcoming trend, but I am seeing nudes everywhere! But this being the Spring 2010 fashion week, there was plenty of color too! My favorite yellow at Stella McCartney, aqua at Viktor & Rolf, Kenzo, and McQueen, gorgeous red at Lanvin, orange at John Galliano, and many others.

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Above from left to right: Stella McCartney, Lanvin, Viktor & Rolf

And while I love me some Chanel, I wasn’t very impressed with anything from the spring collection this time around (or maybe it’s the clogs), so I am not including it in the highlights lineup. The collection I am definitely including is Alexander McQueen! Just look at the details! It’s underworld meets bug’s life! The fabrics, the shapes, the shoes, the hair! I couldn’t pick one, I love it all!

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And while, others are showering Louis Vuitton’s collection with praise, to me…I just didn’t get it. More clogs, furry tails hanging off shoes, mish-mash of shapes and patterns. Not my cup of tea. And seriously, are you kidding me with this…are clogs really going to be in this coming spring??? I, for one, will never ever wear clogs! This is a promise. There’s far too many beautiful shoes out there to waste my time wearing something so ugly!

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So c’est tout for Paris Fashion Week Spring 2010. I’m feeling a little sad to have to wait until the Resort collections will be released, but I think we had a great run with all these amazing clothes from London, New York, Paris, Milan…I guess we all can start making our wish lists for spring!

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Above from left to right: Alexander McQueen, Karl Lagerfeld, Miu Miu

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What I’m Wearing: Strangers’ Wedding

23 July, 2009 Nelia

No, I’m not planning to crash someone’s wedding, although that’s on my list of “before 30” to-dos. The wedding I’m planning to attend this Saturday is of two people that I had never met (friends of the b/f), hence the “strangers” bit. And since I’m not quite sure how dressy the event will be, I’m thinking something classic and safe. I don’t want to stand out, nor look overly sexy. The plan is to wear a black lace overlay tube dress with beige/nude lining underneath. My inspiration for the outfit will be Erin Wasson at Teen Vogue event earlier in the year (minus the showing panties), and A/W 2009 Balmain/Dior runway shows.

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What I’m Wearing: My Birthday

1 June, 2009 Nelia

Birthday in less than 1 week. Panic is starting to set in. Only 5 years till I’m 30!!! Time is a-running out, yet so many things on “the list” are left untouched and unfinished…Welcome to my yearly birthday freak out.

This year, I am getting much closer to the big 3-0 mark… This year should be worse. But this year is different. Different, because at this moment, actually feel very content. And feel like for the first time in a little while have time to actually live my life and be happy (stop and smell the tulips, lilacs, etc).

Got no complaints and no regrets. And to celebrate all this happiness, I will stuff myself into a Herve Leger inspired dress by H&M. Put an oversized Zara “boyfriend” blazer on. Wrap a hardcore-hardware belt around my waist and stick my feet into Zanotti-esque Balmain-ish Aldo shoes. Will dance till no longer am able to stand. Will drink Malibu and Pineapple juice (or Coronas). Will not think about the unaccomplished, but instead will celebrate the items crossed off my list. Like swimming with the dolphins, or visiting my best friend in Switzerland, or finally getting my Canadian Passport. Instead of dreading being “another year older, none wiser”, will seize the day and……..Oh, who am I kidding??? I am 1 Jello cup, 2 grey hairs and 5 back pains away from the nursing home! I hate birthdays!

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