I've been lusted over this jacket from the Balmain Spring 2009 RTW collection for so long, but then again, who hasn't? I don't have the $4100 for this piece, so I knew I would have to search high and low for a cheaper, more practical version of this look. I had been thinking of getting a plain vest or blazer and just putting the embroidery on myself, but then the other day at Target I ran into this beauty....

I'm in LOVE! I've been weary of the "bold shoulder" look since I naturally have huge man-shoulders, so when I saw this vest version of the Balmain jacket of my dreams, my heart skipped a beat. This vest was only $34.99! It seems a little pricey for Target but it's nothing compared to the cost of the original. Plus the vest has really great details like shiny buttons, thick embroidery and even a silk lining. It was worth every penny. It also has a neat assymetrical shape. I'm trying to plan outfits around it, but I really think I'm going to put it over all kinds of pieces, from skinnies to dresses. What do you guys think about my faux-Balmain find? Hopefully you're as tickled by it as I am.

Love,

Flavia