Hello, February! It’s the month of love, so I’ll be featuring several pretty, (sometimes sparkly), love-worthy looks this month, like this one. I actually wore this last month but am just getting around to posting it. Like many young girls, I took ballet classes growing up and dreamed of becoming a prima ballerina. Of course, […] Read More »
Christian Louboutin Creates 8-Inch Stiletto/Ballet Flat Hybrid Shoe for English National Ballet
Leave it to the master of women’s footwear to create such a height-defying shoe. Christian Louboutin designed and created this pair of crystal-covered nude ballet flats complete with an eight inch stiletto heel! And a red sole, of course. They’ll be auctioned off for the English National Ballet (alongside other ballet-inspired designer creations from Giles Deacon, Erdem, Moschino […] Read More »
Black Swan: the movie that re-inspired ballet fashion
The 2010/2011 awards season is over but we can’t help but realize the impact Black Swan had on fashion this year. The Amy Westcott and Rodarte-designed tutus and performance outfits that Oscar winner Natalie Portman wore in the film have inspired a slew of ballerina-style ready-to-wear fashion. The trend goes beyond ballet flats – there’s […] Read More »
Forever 21 does the Twist – ballet style
Tomorrow (October 28), Forever 21 is launching its next capsule collection. Part of the brand’s Twist line, this particular capsule consists of all ballet-themed pieces. Channel your inner dancer with tulle tutu-style skirts, scoop neck tees with printed images of toe shoes, ruffle details, floral prints, and lace tights. Although the inspiration is childlike and […] Read More »