Please don’t freak out, it’s not like I’m gonna ruin your perceptions about the gorgeous Balmain Spring 2009 collection…but I have to say it out loud : I hate the huge padded shoulders! There, I said it and it wasn’t even that hard.

I know they are pretty trendy this season, but I can’t imagine wearing them at all. I am particularly reluctant because I keep seeing the ’80s and ’90s image of my mom in my head and how she kept retouching them underneath her blouses or jackets because they kept sliding :)).

I even found a funny video on YouTube, a DIY video from ELLE in which they are showing how to create your own shoulder pads. Poor Johanna, she looks terrible in my opinion!

What do you think? Please cast your vote!!

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1.Calypso - Juna Smock Tunic - Net-a-Porter  2. Harlow denim Jacket - Delias 3. Luda - Forest Green Sandal - Shopsiren.com.au  4. Tara Subkoff Boyfriend Jean - BEBE 5. Leather Skinny Boyfriend Waist Belt - Asos 6. Silk Holiday Island Print Scarf - Asos

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I think we all turn to stars when we want a little inspiration for outfits even though we don’t always afford all the glamorous styles we can easily shop a look for less and get to be walking in their shoes. My friends are always telling me they just loooove Rihanna’s style or Vanessa Hudgens’ look and they are dying to see new pictures with them.

I’ve picked these 3 gorgeous ladies because, in my opinion they are representing the real-life styles that can easily upgrade your spring closet as key-pieces of this season. We all know by now that Rihanna is the ultimate style-princess, but I really love Ashley Tisdale’s outfit and Jessica Stroup’s sweet pastel look.
Rihanna rocks the casual maxi dress worn with a tiny jeans jacket and an oversized neckalace. The dress has an amzing color, kind of “safari chic” and you can easily wear it with sparkly gladiators or other flats.
Ashley Tisdale has this colorful and eye-catchy dress, the colors are so bright and alive. Both her and Jessica Stroup choose to wear sexy heels and sexy minis. The cropped blazer is a terrific option and you can be in shape for every lunch meeting whereas the sexy sheer shirt with a small bow can drift your outfit towards the evening in case you want to grab a drink after work.

I. The Floral Dress

II. The Cropped Jacket

III. Gorgeous Statement Shoes

IV. Pastel tones