crystalstudspikes

my Balmain's and Nick's DIY Converse

dancing on Lan Kwai Fong street

bang bang Balmain

i wasn't surprised that Cristophe Decarnin
would go into this G.I. Joe - M*A*S*H direction
since from his last spring and fall collection it was
clear that the man loves a uniform.
not so much different in styling and shapes,
for all that I still like it.
I'm betting the knock-off business is in frenzy
mass producing to provide every teen-age girl
and gay with an overdose of Balmain.

Photos:Style.com

who's back?

I'm back from my tour and can't wait to load some of
my photos. Will load them soon.

Photo: Jak & Jil

Balmain Disco

I wasn't blown away but am still a fan

Photos: Style.com

Balmain Dream

my dream look for spring
if i had money and i had those legs.
a girl can dream, right?

Photo: The Fashion Spot

Paris High

My anticipation for the Paris Spring Summer '09 collection took over my brain and body quickly & completely after my stressful month at work like typhoon 9 Hagupit to Hong Kong (thank God! no work so I could rest for a day) which is a really really good thing. It felt like I was having heart burns when I saw Martin Margiela's and short breaths when I viewed Yohji Yamamoto. Numbness for Nina Ricci and then it was heart attack because of Balmain. Now I just have to wait for Balenciaga, Givenchy, Dries Van Noten and Lanvin to give me an overdose of morphine.

Here are my favorites from Balmain. Those crystal stiletto strapy shoes reminded me of Steve Madden's Banglez Gladiator Sandals first seen on Kate Moss feet. Here is the couture version made with crystals not studs. Seems like Decarnin is taking it from the streets. Last season's minnentonka fringe booties look alike now this. Just add the 5 inch heels and viola! Did I mention I love high high heels? So I'm totally high on Balmain right now.

Photos:Style.com