Monday, December 1, 2008

Voilà un général

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During New York and Paris Fashion Week for spring/summer 2009's fashion Balmain and 3.1 Phillip Lim took us on a little journey through time by presenting monarchy-inspired military-jackets and vests. I like these a lot and the simple way both designers styled them is genius.

Mischa Barton didn't follow this examples: She combined her jacket at a red-carpet event with a golden headband and a fringe bag. Maybe she thought it would be nice to wear more than one trend all at once but honestly this is a little too much. Topmodel and fashionista Erin Wasson in contrast did an awesome job by wearing a short military-bolero with latex leggings in all over black. Chapeau!

Let's hope a Balmain one will fall from the sky otherwise
I'm on the prowl ☺

Any tipps where I could find a cheap one?I think vintage is the best way.

Well then I'm off to - tatatatatata - LEARN!

A bientôt mes chères

Mimi



39 comments:

qiwy said...

I Love Balmain!!!

Jeans of the Balmain (clon) can you see in my blog

XXX

Inês said...

band/military jackets are so cool!

I'm trying to figure out how to make one of my own or change a jacket into one of these : )

Míriam Juan-Torres said...

I love this jackets, and the outfits are great.

saray said...

love it

Delmy said...

Balmain...LOVE

Cindiddy said...

i love balmain!

Nature Graffiti said...

BALMAINBALMAINBALMAINBALMAINBALMAINBALMAINBALMAINBALMAINBALMAINBALMAINBALMAINBALMAIN

how i do love thee

*** said...

LOVE IT!
xo

Anonymous said...

oOo military style jackets :)
i especially love erin wasson's outfit! which isn't surprising haha

great post!

Brigadeiro said...

Love these! Especially the Phillip Lim (looks incredibly gorgeous yet wearable)

Fashion Tidbits said...

<3 Balmain

CHRISELLE LIM said...

love love these blazers/vest. i just bought one just like it. phillip lim..my favorite!

xoxo
chriselle

karla deras said...

My favorite is definitely the phillip lim one. Perfectly white and tailored.

Good luck on your search for the perfect jacket!

Song of Style said...

I spy a DIY hahaha

Mimi said...

Qiwy:Oh I do too.I wish I own the entire collection.

Inês:Sounds good.

Chriselle:Oh really?wear?

Song of Style:Haha yeah I was thinking about it but still had no plan how to...

MarionRocks said...

I think Mischa Barton is as well dressed as Erin Wasson, but it's just a matter of taste :)
I LOVE the Balmain silouhette, maybe you're right, vintage is the best way to find a cheap officer jacket like these !!!

Jadore-Fashion said...

love the jacket, topshop once had something like that.
xx

Strawberry Fields said...

ouch, Mischa did overdo it a bit but Erin pulls it off amazingly! balmain's stuff is gorgeous. i am going to look in the new vintage shop near me and i will have a look!

Vera said...

love the military detail!

Ella Gregory said...

I adore the Balmain jacket, I want all the jackets from that collection.

Vintage Lollipops said...

The lustful tailoring is so divine... god, I want one.

At this point, any will do...
xxx

Meg said...

I love militay-style stuff. And I agree that Erin Wasson looks great!

Anika said...

I don't think military jackets will ever go out of style. Love them! Also, Erin Wasson looks freakin fabulous as usual.

Now, if a Balmain jacket happens to fall from the sky near you, can you wait for a second one to drop down and pass it on to me? ;)

agnes said...

i can never hide my passion for Balmain, everything they make are love.

Mimi said...

Balmain has stolen my heart! I adore the jackets. Erin Wasson of course looks great... I am in need of a good military jacket.

xo

P. S. Missed you, sorry it's been so long since I last wrote you :]

European Corner said...

I loved so much the Balmain show ! Especially those incredible jackets !

What is Reality Anyway? said...

love any Sargent pepper jacket!

styledigger said...

Oh I love the military chic!

Jane said...

military jackets are everywhere right now. They're so cool when worn right.

Jane said...

military jackets are everywhere right now. They're so cool when worn right.

Jane said...

military jackets are everywhere right now. They're so cool when worn right.

frankie-lou and tallulah said...

i love erin wassons take on the military jacket.
fabulous.
x.

Justmel and my style said...

Thank for your comment, love your blog! I adore military-jackets! I want one!

Anonymous said...

like you i hope that a Balmain military jackets will fall from the sky, there is a little place for it into my dressing ! :-)
lovely blog ;-)
xoxo

Lena said...

I really want a vest or a jacket like that!! Still I think that stores in Norway won't get them in store before next fall :P We're so ahead of trends.. or not.

geri hirsch said...

totally loving the jackets too. let me know if you find an inexpensive one!

Rebeca Muinelo said...

military jackets are so cool!!!!

Anonymous said...

oh my god i love emma wasson's jacket in those pictures. does anyone know who makes it?

Slanelle said...

the Balmain collection is SO great i love it