Shoe Porn Part 1

I should start saving now...

Balenciaga / PreFall 2010

Rock The Boat Boot

Oh yes, this is a boat boot. And
as wrong as it sounds it couldn't
be more correct.
These are pretty versatile if you
ask me. Pair them with your favorite dress or skinny jean...
They are number 1 on my
"Wait for them to go on sale,
then vacation to NY to buy
with my discount List."

Balenciaga

Boat Boot

$945

Barneys.com

Balenciaga / Pre Fall 2009

This blog doubles as an inspiration journal for myself. 

I NEED those pants... this has inspired me to wear my

ninja pants tomorrow. Will most likely take pictures.

I've noticed I can't stop wearing all black, lace and 

my impossible YSLove boots.

Poor Woman's Balenciaga

THE Balenciaga:





















MY Balenciaga:

I love Balenciaga inspired pieces... mainly because
they are the only ones I can afford. This is a softer
version of the structured power shift introduced a
little over a year ago. I like how they kept the idea
without exactly ripping it off unlike some "designers."
*COUGH* Kenley *COUGH COUGH*
I can't help but want this dress for the holidays and
life necessities. I will look into owning this ASAP

Floral Structured Shift Dress
$94.99!!
BananaRepublic.com

My Dream Gladiator

Balenciaga Spring 2008

Marciano
Lacey Gladiator Heel
$300

This is a good watered down version of the
Balenciaga gladiator pictured above. I like that
you can see the influence as opposed to it being
an exact copy.

Note To Self: Save $$$ for Balenciaga gear.

















See Also:
Balenciaga Inspired Blazers

Trickle Down

Balenciaga Fall 2007

When did American Eagle start
selling high fashion rip offs?

American Eagle
2-Button Blazer
$59.50

See Also:
Balenciaga Inspired Blazers

Summer Things I Want

Printed Balloon Tote
Old Navy $19.50


Balenciaga
Braided Gladiator Sandal
Bluefly $556.00

...and will never get.

Dream On

See by Chloe
brownsfashion.com

Balenciaga Floral Clutch
brownsfashion.com

Pierre Hardy Sandal
stylefinder.com

Glitzy Glitzy Faux Rhinestone Earrings
tias.com

I don't necessarily know what I would wear this to

but it is a pretty amazing outfit. Of course, every piece

used is a statement piece and shouldn't be combined

unless you are like me and don't care.

A girl can dream, can't she?

Balenciaga Inspired Finds

It is no secret that I am a huge Balenciaga lover. Nicolas Ghesquière has
stolen a huge chunk of my heart that I will never get back. The Fall 2007
collection was so memorable and inspiring. And it is no surprise that I've
been seeing so many Balenciaga inspired pieces everywhere.

Balenciaga Fall 2007




However, it was a surprise coming from Old Navy. There are
numerous pieces with tribal prints and wild colors. Some can been
seen as tacky but it largely depends on the person wearing it.
This dress for example... I'm not a fan of the flowers on it but I love
the rest of the print. I would let that slide though since wrap dresses
are universally flattering. I need to check it out in stores. It looks fun.


Tie Front Wrap Dress Old Navy $29.50

This one would look so good with a tan, sun, and the ocean.
It would be perfect for city life with the correct shoes and a modern
cropped jacket or cardigan.


Braided-Strap Empire Dress Old Navy $35.oo





I would use this as inspiration for the next two tops.
Since the print is so strong and wild. Down play it with some
modern and elgant pieces. I love the idea of these prints peaking
out of a Chanel inspired tweed coat.


Keyhole Top Old Navy $15.00


Mix-Print Henley Tank Old Navy $14.50

I am a huge fan of ethnic prints so I am excited at these prices and variety.
It just so fun to dress up in and make different outfits happen.

Old Navy, FTW!


Find more Baleciaga inspired pieces on my blog by clicking.... here!

See Also:
Balenciaga - Fall 2007 Collection

Sole Mates

This is the Sportiletto, designed by Nicolas Ghesquière
for the fashion house Balenciaga.


Reebok Voltron Court Black Lions

Image Zzubo via Hypebeast
Reebok Source: Fops and Dandies


See also:
Killer Heels
Color Block Trends
Dream Boot

Dream Boot

Balenciaga Fall 2006

On the Runway:


On an Olsen:



On me?:

Sam Edelman™ Strapped bootie
Victoria's Secret
$99.99

I love the silhouette and I feel anything Balenciaga becomes a classic.
I am 5'2'' and if I had these shoes I would be 5' 7''. What more can I say?
Okay, I know some of you might think they are kind of ridiculous but
if I cared about what everyone thought then I'd be wearing Uggs, v-necks
and no pants.


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P.S. I do love me some V-necks but more so with those boots!

The Hyena Men

Pieter Hugo created The Hyena Men series while traveling in Nigeria with a troupe of animal charmers and their collection of tenuously domesticated hyenas, monkeys and snakes. The portraits feature groupings of men and animals surrounded by the barren urban centers of northern Nigeria. Taken during quiet moments between the spectacles of street performances, the photographs depict a stillness that subverts the tense physicality of the animals and their trainers.








I thought these were so nice. I fantasize of a Nicolas Ghesquière collection inspired by these pictures.

The Hyena and Other Men is on display now through
January 12, 2008 at the Yosi Milo Gallery.
525 West 25Th Street
New York, NY 10001
phone: 212-414-0370

Source: Yosi Milo Gallery

Holiday Dream List: Killer Heels

I have a huge shoe obsession. I feel the right shoe can make any outfit be on point. The following shoes are just on a whole different level of amazing. And there is no doubt I would wear them if someone happened to give me a pair.
:)


Alexander McQueen


Antonio Berardi


Chloe


Balenciaga

Check out more killer heels at The New York Times

Thanks to Ashleigh for sending me this link!

Balenciaga Inspired Blazers

One of my favorite looks for fall came from the Balenciaga collection. I will make a separate post on the fall 2007 collection just because it is THAT good. Until then here are some more affordable blazers to help you get this look. I like this blazer style because it is conservative and stylish. This is another item I would spurge a little on simply because it is a classic and will last you for years.







Double-faced wool Lexington jacket $250.00 J. crew.com







Velvet Bella jacket $158.00 J.crew.com






Lux Exeter Blazer $68.00 urbn.com