Balenciaga LIVES through Alexander Wang

At just 29, Alexander Wang is the fastest rising star in fashion. Notoriously known for building his own global multimillion-dollar business in less than a decade, Wang is now not only taking on his design house but the house of one of the greatest, Balenciaga. The fashion world may have been a bit skeptical at first about an American designer taking the role of creative director (to quote Diane von Furstenberg, "he's going to need some mentoring in Paris,") however, Wang has held his own and has definitely made Cristóbal Balenciaga proud with his debut in Paris Fashion Week last Thursday. 

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“'For this particular collection I really wanted to start with the product and have the product speak for itself,' Wang told The Daily Beast backstage. 'I took this idea of a wardrobe, aligned it with what I thought were the codes and the DNA of the [Balenciaga] house, and pushed that into these modern staples: the peacoat, the shirt, the pencil skirt, the sweater, the pullover.'" (Alice Cavanagh, The Daily Beast) 

What I love most about Wang's debut was his respect for Cristóbal and for Balenciaga traditions.  Wang showed many signatures of the house, such as Balenciaga's love of geometric shapes (notice the necklines, they're triangle!) He also stuck with the iconic Balenciaga petal-shaped hems, he just flipped them to give a high-low affect. Also you saw plenty of backless styles, which is totally classic Balenciaga.

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“The first thing I did was spend time in the archives,” said Wang, who seemed both exuberant and a little overwhelmed when we spoke with him. “I haven’t gone through everything yet, because it’s so expansive, but this was a starting point. Cristóbal’s philosophy was always dynamic movement—all the skirts, the jackets swung forward. Then, I thought about contrasting that with something quite static and monolithic, like marble statues.” (Alice Cavanagh, The Daily Beast)

(They really look like marble statues, don't they?!)

As much as you see Balenciaga, you can see Alexander Wang. He may have stuck with tradition, but he also made it clear that these were still new designs, his designs. In just the 34 looks presented you saw Balenciaga with a twist, the new house of Balenciaga, Alexander Wang's house of Balenciaga.

Introducing Miley Cyrus

Okay, people, it's time to face facts here; Miley Cyrus is definitely not Hannah Montana anymore. Critics may try to bash her but this girl is freakin' awesome, and she is back on top! Only this time Miley's at the top as herself, and not a Disney character. Introducing Miley, the hot, young woman.

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We've all known her almost her whole life, yet it feels like we're meeting a whole new young woman. It's been two years since Hannah Montana, people. She is not a little girl anymore. Miley took these past years to really live her life and get to know herself, and to know love (in case you live under a rock somewhere, Miley is engaged to Hunger Games hottie, Liam Hensworth.) She's got a much buzzed-about album releasing (hopefully) sometime soon, as well as a buzzed head that we could just die over! Plus she's planning a wedding, and she's recently teamed up with stylist of the Gods, Rachel Zoe! If I may quote Alicia Keys, this girl is on fire! We cannot wait to see what she's got next for us, and we're all so, so, soooooo excited for her new album. With collabs with Mary J. Blige and Tyler, the Creator she's going to blow your minds, watch. 

She's already been blowing minds on the red carpet! I'm not saying she hasn't always had a cute style, because she has. But this collab with Rachel Zoe... it's a gift from heaven! Miley has been killing it, red carpet after red carpet.

Here she is looking totally friggin' amazing at Rachel Zoe in Rachel Zoe during fashion week.

What a woman! She looks totally gorgeous at the Elton John after party after the Oscars. Miley's wearing an Azzaro dress, Lorraine Schwartz jewels (of course,) and Givenchy shoes. Yessss!

The Oscars 2013: Best Dressed

The most fabulous night in Hollywood may have passed, but we still can't get enough of the stars fashion choices! Everyone who is anyone was at The Oscars on Sunday, and we've got all the must-see's.

Naomi Watts may not have won Best Actress for her role in "The Impossible", but she definitely wins Best Dressed for her role on that red carpet! Naomi absolutely stunned in a sequined, super chic Armani Prive gown. The cut, the color, the sparkle, her makeup, her hair.... everything was absolute perfection! She was exactly what you picture a true movie STAR to look like in 2013.

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Some other more than honorable mentions:

Kelly Rowland. YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
Kelly definitely made a name for herself in the fashion world this past red carpet season. She amazed us all at the Grammy's, and brought the heat once again at the Oscars. You better work, babe!

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Zoe Saldana

Ms. Saldana glowed on the red carpet, wearing Alexis Mabille. The gown flowed gorgeously at the bottom, and she was too chic with that belt! I cannot wait to see this beauty in her new Star Trek film (in theaters May 15!)

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Jennifer Lawrence

Now, I'm not exactly sure how this Jennifer Lawrence/Dior love affair came to be, but I am most certainly happy that it did! The young starlett took home the little gold man for Best Actress for her role in "The Silver Linings Playbook" (which I heard is an incredible movie and I cannot wait to see it!), and she wowed in her Dior Haute Couture gown. We can't wait to see what this talented young lady has next for us. 

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Daniel Day-Lewis

The real man of the hour was Mr. Day-Lewis. He won Best Actor for his role in Lincoln (can you believe that was him playing Honest Abe?!) But before he got to that reward he strutted the red carpet looking absolutely dapper in a midnight blue Dominico Vacca tuxedo. I love a man who isn't afraid to take some fashion chances, I love him even more if he can make it work. Daniel definitely made it work.

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Gucci In Milan; it's gotta be perfection.

The fashion industry has been addicted to Gucci since 1921, and they continue to deliver still today in 2013. Creative director, Frida Giannini, took a different approach on sexy this year and I have a feeling it's going to be big.

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See, I'm not sure about y'all, but I hate being cold. It seems as though every year as it starts to get colder, I am faced with a dilemma: to be fabulous, or to be warm? Well Gucci has decided no longer should women have to choose, because now they can have both! Giannini was inspired by 60's British artist, Allen Jones. Jones is famous for taking fetishism from behind closed doors to gallery floors (I'm such a poet, eh?) Gucci has a new idea of sexy: no bare skin... well, some bare skin, but hardly any. Their fall/winter 2013 line is so Italy: strong and sexy, and is both without being overbearing. There were long sleeve, body-con jersey dresses, paired with knee-high boots hitting above the skirt lengths. Only a few deep-v dresses and coats were spotted, but (of course) they were all done extremely tastefully, and there was a ton of leather! It was all done in perfect dark tones: army green, navy blue, burgundy, brown, and, of course, black. 

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The evening wear was to-die-for! The combinations of prints and fabrics were absolutely captivating. I fell completely in love with the polka-dot lace and feathers! This whole line is haute, head-to-toe sexy, without the cleavage. I love the idea of women being covered up as sexy, versus the typical ideal of baring it all. Very well-played, Gucci.

Keep or Toss: Gladiator Sandals

Remember, about five years ago, the gladiator sandal was HUGE? Not even gonna lie, I had a couple pairs: gold & silver. Well it seems as though the trend has made it's way back, and it is bigger than ever.

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It was spotted all over New York in midst of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Designers have revamped the gladiator sandal into a full-on gladiator boot! How friggin' haute is that? 

My, what a controversial shoe! You either hate it or love it. 

Me? I love it. If you've got the right legs, I say show 'em off, baby!

The gladiator heels are the perfect way to do that. Wear that sexy mini dress, throw on your gladiators and be the hautest thing not on the runway.

So what do you think? Keep or toss?

Tom Ford's London Fashion Week Debut

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The reasons I adore Tom Ford are extremely clear in his Autumn/Winter 2013 'Cross Cultural Multi Ethnic' collection.

Couldn't you die?! Talk about attention to detail, hello!

JUST LOOK AT THE PRINTS! Stars, Florals, Chevron stripes, Cheetah, Zebra, patterns freakin' galore!!! Tom Ford came hard to London's Fashion Week 2013. His collection was the definition of perfection, and is definitely going to set the standard for the fall/winter style we will see this year. Furry bombers, TIGER (yes, tiger!) trousers, and (although usually I would be 100% against them) sexy zebra shoes! He ruled this year. Tom stepped outside of his usual, yet still gorgeous, gowns and showed us that he can really do it all.

Hats off to you, Mr. Ford. Truly stunning.

Taylor Swift- 2013 Brit Awards

Heeeelloo! T.Swift showed OUT at the 2013 Britt Awards last night. Taylor totally turned heads in her a smokin' black Elie Saab dress, black strappy Giuseppe Zanotti ‘s and Neil Lane jewels.  She keeps that “rocker chic” look consistent with bold choppy bangs and a smoked out eye. Let’s talk about this DRESS! Yes ma’am! The length is perfect and with these sheer peekaboo sides, legs for daaays. The gold accent belt really ties the look together in a clean way accentuating her waistline giving her that hourglass figure we never see! This look is so fierce but can she follow through? What do you think? How do you like this look for Taylor?