Fall Fever: Currently in LOVE with Balmain

*Balmain Fall 2010*

I know it's not Fall yet, but I can't help myself from perusing through the Fall collections in hopes of the months to come. It started with my excitement over the Artic women in Chanel's collection (blogged HERE) and now I'm really swooning over Balmain's collection full of metallics, exuberant detailing (I adore the brocade and beautiful prints on these jackets...reminds me of the Christian Weber blazer I adore so much worn HERE) and of course I'm a HUGE lover of all things blazers and jackets so I was spellbound by the gorgeous coats in this collection!

Designer Christophe Decarnin definitely went "Baroque 'n' roll" this season and I'm head over heels about it. I adore the strong shoulders in this collection and it reminds me that I have a couple of 80's blouses from my mom with sharp shoulders that I'm itching to throw into my Fall rotation (I'm so sentimental about everything from my mom and it feels wonderful to be able to wear a little piece of her with me).

There are a couple months to go before it actually gets chilly at all here in So Cal, but I just can't help myself I have Fall Fever. :)

Any Fall items your craving?

xox,

Bre

p.s. Oh! And of course I love the long-sleeved mini dresses for Fall! That is a great happy medium for us So. Cal girls. :) I obviously cannot afford Balmain, but I may have to attempt a DIY of these mini dresses. Now of course this means I need a place/occasion to wear it this Winter. Any suggestions?

all images courtesy of Firstview.com

Leavin' This Town: Black & White Edition

*ready to hike on out of here!*

Here's my take on my most beloved & classic combo: Black & White. Simple and amazing, all at the same time. :)

I have a fun-filled weekend planned to get back in touch with nature! What could be more exciting than some outdoor play with some great friends? Any exciting plans of your own this weekend?

xox,

Bre

p.s. The detailing on that jacket is superb! I really wish you could see it in person to truly appreciate the fine craftsmanship. It feels like butter on my skin. :)

outfit credit

Blazer - Christian Weber

Dress - Kenneth Cole

Shoes - Michael Kors

Belt - unknown

necklace - my mother's 80's locket.

sunglasses - Anon

My Closet: Grey Day

*just a grey kind of day*

The past few days the weather has been cloudy and moody, and my clothing naturally followed suit. It was just one of those grey kind of days, so here I am in grey head-to-toe (sorry it has been so long since I did an outfit post, I will get better I promise).

Hopefully the weekend will be nice and sunny.

xox,

Bre

outfit credit

dress - haute hippie

tank - BDG

blazer - H&M

shoes - Nine West

pearl bracelets - gift from Dan a few years back

ring - vintage

necklace - unknown. I've had this one a long, long time and simply don't remember.