Wishlist: Balenciaga Giant 12 rose gold City

Since its début in 2001, the Balenciaga Motorcycle bag has officially transitioned from "it" bag to cult classic. Over the years, my obsession over this bag has helped me acquire the ability to identify each model, colour, and leather by season, but surprisingly never an actual bag to materialize in my collection. With Alexander Wang recently joining Balenciaga in Nicolas Ghesquiere's departure, one of the first changes is the announcement that the rose-gold hardware will soon be discontinued. The sentimentalist in me is thinking, maybe this is a sign to finally take the plunge? 

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Starts with Inspiration: SAG Awards 2013 Edition

Hot on the tails of the Golden Globe Awards come this year's Screen Actors Guild Awards. Below are my top three picks for best dressed, and what an eclectic list it is. What I especially loved were the different plays on colour and textures - it's really starting to get my mind spinning for Spring!

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First on my list is Marion Cotillard in Dior. The navy and white colour blocking conjures thoughts of very refined nautical chic, while the subtle high-low hem is feminine and fun. 

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Second on my list is Nina Dobrev's Elie Saab dress in hot fuchsia. The lace cut-out detailing adds a bit of edginess to this otherwise understated and elegant dress, but best of all, this dress looks wonderfully comfortable to wear. 

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Finally, Sarah Hyland in Dolce & Gabbana is hot, hot, hot. In one of my favourite colours, this simple sheath with lace detailing is eye-catching and perfectly timeless.

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