I could have done without the quilted comforter wraps, but I loved the quilted leather looks at Balmain and Alexander Wang. It was a cool mix of classic and edgy.
The quilted purses at Louis Vuitton were much more interesting than the boring LV brown monogram and I don’t think a classic (not plastic!) Chanel purse will ever go out of style
(clockwise from top left) Balmain, Akris, Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, AF Vandervorst, Chanel
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Kate Beckinsale’s sculpted J. Mendel dress was one of my favorite looks at the Golden Globes. Next year, I hope she wears one of Nina Ricci’s equally stunning gowns from Paris Fashion Week. In the words of Rachel Zoe, the bottom right one is Bananas!
(clockwise from top left) Nina Ricci, Viktor & Rolf, Alexander McQueen, Nina Ricci, Yohji Yamamoto, Lanvin
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In case you can’t tell from the pictures above, a balloon sleeve is full on top and gets narrower on bottom. All the volume distracts from the lower body, so the sleeve is great if you’re trying to conceal a tummy. If you’re like me, and have narrow shoulders, a balloon sleeve evens out your shape.
The ones in Paris were a little extreme but Christopher Fischer’s balloon sleeve dress is a basic you can wear now and later. Dress it up with a bright skinny belt, bib necklace and heels or keep it casual with flats. The A-line makes it universally flattering.
(clockwise from top left) Nina Ricci, Christian Dior, Valentino, Alexander McQueen, AF Vandervorst, John Galliano
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