I’ve always loved Balmain’s structured and strong look. Signatures of the brand include structured shoulders, fringes, mini skirts, wide high-waisted belts, lots of leather, black, gold and white. Take some of these signature elements and you can also pull together a look and dress like Balmain!

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Can you spot Empire State Building in this photo?

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I received these Balmain X H&M green chandelier earrings as a gift from my sister-in-law. They are super heavy clip ons and tend to slip and fall off of my ear lobe! But for the purposes of styling, they are GORGEOUS! 

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I bought these Jimmy Choo python leather and lace booties in London many years ago at a discount and it is one of my first luxury purchases. Till this day I still love these booties and they are pretty much the definition of my style – leather and l

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Bodysuit from Nastygal (Similar here)

Leather Fringe Mini Skirt from IRO

B-Low the Belt Bri Bri Leather Belt from Nastygal

Macrame Jacket from Maje

Shoes from Jimmy Choo (Similar here and here)

Sunglasses by DITA

Green Chandelier Earrings by Balmain X H&M

Art Deco Cuff by CC Skye

Claw Onyx Ring by Elizabeth & James

Leather Cuff by Hermes