Balmain for H&M

A little over 2 months ago at the Billboard Music Awards the Balmain for H&M collaboration was announced for a November release date. I've personally held off on commenting on the collaboration for my own reasons; but as a fashion blogger it is my due diligence to express my prospective on fashion. As a stylist I've worked with Balmain merchandise and am appreciative of their product which is why I'm personally not here for the dumbed down version which will be the collaboration. On the contrary as a business major, I also understand the reasonings behind the collaboration. Do I think it will hurt the credibility of the brand? Partially. But everything, if priced closer to the AW launch and not the Isabel Marant launch, will fly off the shelves in hours. Get your wallets ready, November 5th is around the corner. 

Left Kendall Jenner pictured in Balmain F/W 2016, Right Kendall at the Billboard Music Awards in Balmain for H&M 

CBC Item of the Day: The Iconic Pump

As I stand 4 feet and 11 inches tall, nothing thrills me more than a comfortable pump. Even more with just the right amount of platform. Dress them up or dress them down but don't over dress them! These eye catching gladiator pumps slay enough to add the finishing touches to any boring outfit. Did I mention they were comfortable? Check out TheSolSupply.com for these iconic shoes and other awesome shoe finds

Originally $130 now on sale for $65 @ thesolsupply.com 

Top: $12 @ H&M

Jeans: $30 @ Urban Outfitter (sold w/ out the paint splatter) 

Bag: Gucci 

CBC Celebrates Miami Swim Week

Swim week to Miami is what Fashion Week is to New York; just with less clothing of course. The Vets and the newbies took over Miami July 15 - 21 with their Resort 2016 collections. We @ CBC got to check out a newbie Runway Austrilia's first Miami show featuring Allerton and Jewels + Grace. Check out some of our favorite looks from both lines below! 

Allerton Swim Collection is also available at select Forever 21 stores 

Jewels + Grace 

And last but not least what CBC wore on the beach: 

Bathing Suit Top & Bottom: $12 @ Rosewholesale.com 

Crop Top: $12 @ Dr. Jays

Bikini Bottom: $10 Ralph Lauren @ Paragon Sports 

Visor: $3 @ 5Below 

Sandals: $125 Tory Burch @ Nordstrom 

Bathing Suit Top: $10 (price includes matching bottom) @ Rosewholesale.com 

Bikini Bottom: $10 DKNY @ Paragon Sports 

Shades: $70 Fendi @ Nordstrom Rack 

Cheap OOTD featuring Love Beatrice

Summa Summa Time! What's a better way to spend your day than strolling the Highline and stumbling upon a random art exhibit in the Meatpacking District? I mean besides a day in Paradise of course. Check out the deets for my street style OOTD!  

Top: $35 @ Zara

Shorts: $10 @ H&M

Metallic Flats: $30 TopShop @ Nordstrom 

Nalani Bucket Bag: $65 @ LoveBeatrice.us 

Art by Mr. Brainwashed 

CBC Item Of The Day: The BootCamp Fedora

I love love love that the fedora trend is still standing strong beyond the "Pharrell wore a hat so now I wear hats" phase. Unfortunately as much as I love hats I can only pull them off depending on my hairstyle. (Sad but true) If, unlike me, you're one of those people that can pull off a hat with any and everything definitely check out BlackBoxHatters!

$36 @ BlackBoxHatters.etsy.com

From spring appropriate fedoras to your own custom Letterman Crown, they've got you covered! 

Starting price $120 @ blackboxhatters.etsy.com 

Check out the different styles, colors, and customer (including June Ambrose) favorites on their Instagram: @BlackBoxHatters