Runway Report: Balenciaga Spring 2012--Broad Shoulders & Collapsing Benches!

After Milan...comes Paris Fashion Week-Spring 2012

Balenciaga Spring 2012

Designer Nicolas Ghesquière showed his latest collection for the famed House of Balenciaga in Paris today. According to some attendees, several of the audience benches collapsed--yes COLLAPSED--as people were taking their seats. Then, a voice came through the loudspeaker telling everyone to just "Stand Up".

Salma Hayek, at the Balenciaga Spring 2012 Show, sporting a bandage over her torn ligament (not from the collapsing benches!)

So, yes, that's how everyone got to see the newest collection, even A-List front-row celebs like Salma Hayek and Catherine Deneuve and yes, Anna Wintour was standing too! What did they see? Lots of Cristobal Balenciaga-esque shapes but modernized for 2012. Structurally sturdy yet still floaty skirts, dresses and architectural jackets...

Balenciaga Spring 2012

Bright bold colors--navy, magenta, gold, brick red, bronze, and prints--both geometric and Art-inspired. Shoulders: Out to THERE! Sloping at times. The big bold tops were perfectly matched with slimmer above-the-ankle "cigarette" pants that looked effortless and oh-so-chic.

Balenciaga Spring 2012

Easy-breezy asymmetrical tops. Contrast patch pocket details that if any other designer did them, would look almost "Fashion-School Amateur" but Ghesquiere knows how to make it all look Ultra Luxe Sporty.

Balenciaga Spring 2012

Cristobal Balenciaga 1967, Sik Gazar One Seam Gown with Matching Hat

The final dresses, in all the color-and-print-blocking glory, as well as with all those stunning sequins are sure to end up in all the top fashion magazine editorials. And then there were those hats: A major nod to the House's founding couturier for sure.

Click Below for the Full Runway Video of Balenciaga Spring 2012:

Runway Report: Balenciaga Spring 2012--Broad Shoulders & Collapsing Benches!

After Milan...comes Paris Fashion Week-Spring 2012

Balenciaga Spring 2012

Designer Nicolas Ghesquière showed his latest collection for the famed House of Balenciaga in Paris today. According to some attendees, several of the audience benches collapsed--yes COLLAPSED--as people were taking their seats. Then, a voice came through the loudspeaker telling everyone to just "Stand Up".

Salma Hayek, at the Balenciaga Spring 2012 Show, sporting a bandage over her torn ligament (not from the collapsing benches!)

So, yes, that's how everyone got to see the newest collection, even A-List front-row celebs like Salma Hayek and Catherine Deneuve and yes, Anna Wintour was standing too! What did they see? Lots of Cristobal Balenciaga-esque shapes but modernized for 2012. Structurally sturdy yet still floaty skirts, dresses and architectural jackets...

Balenciaga Spring 2012

Bright bold colors--navy, magenta, gold, brick red, bronze, and prints--both geometric and Art-inspired. Shoulders: Out to THERE! Sloping at times. The big bold tops were perfectly matched with slimmer above-the-ankle "cigarette" pants that looked effortless and oh-so-chic.

Balenciaga Spring 2012

Easy-breezy asymmetrical tops. Contrast patch pocket details that if any other designer did them, would look almost "Fashion-School Amateur" but Ghesquiere knows how to make it all look Ultra Luxe Sporty.

Balenciaga Spring 2012

Cristobal Balenciaga 1967, Sik Gazar One Seam Gown with Matching Hat

The final dresses, in all the color-and-print-blocking glory, as well as with all those stunning sequins are sure to end up in all the top fashion magazine editorials. And then there were those hats: A major nod to the House's founding couturier for sure.

Click Below for the Full Runway Video of Balenciaga Spring 2012:

Trend Alert: Scuba Chic for Resort 2012

Where's the Swimming Instructor?

Herve Leger by Max Azria Resort 2012: "Tron" Divas Much?

The 2012 Resort Collections are in full swing and it seems that several designers are into the Scuba Theme. Lord knows why. But they are. It's an Official Trend darlings! It's about COLOR BLOCKING, very fitted, Spanx-like fabrications (Hello Ladies, can you say...Forgiving?) as well as, it's "Resort" so, let's go Swimming!!!...to a Cocktail Party! I guess it makes sense--right?

Michael Kors Resort 2012: Not so sure about those Teva Sandal-looking shoes. Not a fan...In NYC, the Hamptons, or Mykonos...Not so much! It's definitely anti-fashion fashion.

Alexander Wang Resort 2012: OK, now we're talking! This looks a bit better, in terms of using the "Scuba theme". Wearable. Sexy. And still "Real Life" when it comes to looks---especially the swimsuit with ankle-strapped heel!!! Ha! ABSOLUTELY Love that!

Donna Karan Resort 2012: Scuba looks for the 40-something with "Designer Fashion" money. I'm OBSESSED with that color-blocked knee-length pencil skirt!

Derek Lam Resort 2012: Scuba Looks for the NYC Trust Funder...For sure!!! Very cute.

Trend Alert: Scuba Chic for Resort 2012

Where's the Swimming Instructor?

Herve Leger by Max Azria Resort 2012: "Tron" Divas Much?

The 2012 Resort Collections are in full swing and it seems that several designers are into the Scuba Theme. Lord knows why. But they are. It's an Official Trend darlings! It's about COLOR BLOCKING, very fitted, Spanx-like fabrications (Hello Ladies, can you say...Forgiving?) as well as, it's "Resort" so, let's go Swimming!!!...to a Cocktail Party! I guess it makes sense--right?

Michael Kors Resort 2012: Not so sure about those Teva Sandal-looking shoes. Not a fan...In NYC, the Hamptons, or Mykonos...Not so much! It's definitely anti-fashion fashion.

Alexander Wang Resort 2012: OK, now we're talking! This looks a bit better, in terms of using the "Scuba theme". Wearable. Sexy. And still "Real Life" when it comes to looks---especially the swimsuit with ankle-strapped heel!!! Ha! ABSOLUTELY Love that!

Donna Karan Resort 2012: Scuba looks for the 40-something with "Designer Fashion" money. I'm OBSESSED with that color-blocked knee-length pencil skirt!

Derek Lam Resort 2012: Scuba Looks for the NYC Trust Funder...For sure!!! Very cute.

We challenge you... to color-block with primary colors!

Previous challenges:

- Wear a Maxi Skirt.

- Mixed prints

- Celebrity inspired

- Wear polka dots

-What's " I challenge you to...."? It's weekly special where we (Flor de Maria Fashion & I) challenge our readers and bloggers around the globe to wear specific trends- and we would love if you could join us. Every Tuesday we'll publish the next challenge, and then on Mondays: we'll show you how we wore the trend and you'll be able to share your link&outfit. We were inspired by "Bloggers do it better" but we want to give our own twist to it!

This week's challenge: (06/15/2011 to 06/22/2011) Color-block (with primary colors)

It can be absolutely anything, you can wear  a blue dress with a yellow bag or color block with just the accessories and keep the clothing simple.

Can't wait to see your outfits!

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RETOS PASADOS:

-FALDAS LARGAS.

- Mezclar estampados.

- Vestirte como tu celebridad favorita. (Mi versión)

- USar lunares.

¿Qué es " Te reto a...." ?"Te reto a..." es una sección semanal donde retamos (Flor de Maria Fashion y yo) a todas las bloggers y lectoras a usar ciertas tendencias- y nos encantaría que nos acompañaran. Cada martes publicaremos el reto, y el lunes de la siguiente semana, compartiremos como lo usamos nosotras y pondremos un espacio para que ustedes dejen el link de sus artículos. Esta idea fue inspirada en "Bloggers Do It Better"- pero queremos darle nuestro toque único y personal. Queremos que las latinas y bloggers de habla hispana participen y que sea algo semana. Esperamos que les guste la idea.

El reto de esta semana: (15/06/2011 al 22/06/2011): Usar bloques de color pero... de colores primarios!

Puede ser como quieras: un vestido azul con una cartera amarilla o solo los accesorios de colores y el outfit simple..

Ya quiero ver sus combinaciones! Un abrazo!

Color-blocking... AGAIN?

I know I know, I'm wearing bright-colored jeans AGAIN!. I just want to wear them as much as possible before they go out of style. I paired the jeans with color-block shoes, a basic black tee and a white blazer. I wore this outfit on Monday to go to a friend's house for a "wine tasting" (it was more like "wine drinking). The lipstick was supposed to be pink but I have no idea why it looks so red-ish! Also, I hate the lighting- it was a little late and darker than usual! Happy Wednesday!!

Lo sé, lo sé... estoy usando otra vez jeans de colore! Es que quiero sacarles todo el provecho posible antes de que pasen de moda. Esta vez quise combinarlos con estos zapatos de color, una camiseta negra sencilla y un blazer blanco. Este outfit lo usé el lunes que fuimos a casa de una amiga a tomar vino. Terminé quitándome el blazer porque me sentía un poco formal. La pintura de labiosse supone que era rosada pero no tengo idea porque se ve tan roja!  Aparte que siento que las fotos salieron muy oscuras porque no quedaba casi nada de sol :( ..Espero que esten pasando un bonito miércoles! Besos...

Jeans: Zara

Blazer: Zara

top: Forever 21

Shoes/ Zapatos: Zara

bag/Cartera: Aldo

Watch/ Reloj: Louvett

Earrings/Aretes: Pop of chic