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SO, fashion month is finally over, with the close out of the week in Paris; where top designers showed their Fall 2018 RTW collection. I posted a little of my faves on my insta (if you haven't followed me yet - do itttt- click here!

I don't even know where to start...

...lets start with Balmain- which by far was my favorite show! From handbags on drones to sequins shining bright for the kira kira app to me drooling over every piece. Oliver Rousteing KILLED it, he kept true to his style but still updated it the future of fashion.

There are no words...watch for yourself!

Saint Laurent, Ralph&Russo, Unravel, Louis Vuitton, Off - White, Isabel Marant, Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad, and Chanel, all had EPIC shows.

Check out my top 5-10 looks from each of the above shows (so hard picking a max of 10)

SAINT LAURENT

Staying true to the brand image and even hosting it in an architectural forum the public could see

LEGS FA DAYYYS

RALPH & RUSSO

So jet setter chic

UNRAVEL

is the definition of edgy streetwear meets luxury scale

LOUIS VUITTON

time periods collide

OFF WHITE

Virgil Abloh is one of my idols - he has long come out of the shadow of Kanye and has this amazing eye. He bought his parents a horse so he was inspired by that for his show as well " horse "

Elie Saab

Goes grunge

Zuhair Murad

Presentation at Opening of Dubai Store - he never disappoints

Chanel

Autumn in the park vibes - loving the puffer jackets

Honorable mentions to check out:

Paco Rabanne
Balenciaga for the hypebeasts
Isabel Marant

And now the ones I was beyond disappointed from...I don't want to pollute your eyes to much so lets take a look at the 5 worst pieces from each collection.

DIOR

so tragic, a hot mess of moms quilts stitched together with throwback dior bags and acid trip prints

CHLOE

Natacha Ramsay-Levi’s debut collection strayed from the hippic chic vibe of Chloe and in to more of a "hipster" horrible plethora of neutrals

COMME DES GARCONS

Was this an assignment on Project Runway?

Visit Vogue Runway to check out all the looks! Let me know your faves.

Others to note:

The Bad:

Giambattista Valli - not up to par with his usual stunning collections
Valentino - prepare for colored nun outfits and large florals, BUT the scalloping on some of the pieces are nice

Between Paris and Milan - why bother with NY and London?

LOVE FWSS

SO, even though the actual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show doesn't air until Tuesday November 28th, it was taped yesterday (the 20th) and thanks to social media we can get a first look at all the "Angels" before it's broadcasted.

As if you don't already feel fat just thinking about Thanksgiving dinner, of course the timing of it just makes me never want to eat again (joking).

5 Things You Should Know:

1. The show was taped in China - much to the dismay of Gigi Hadid and Katy Perry - however, Bella Hadid and Miguel had no problem working it on the runway.

2. VS debuted their capsule collection with Balmain and lets just say the boots were FIRE!

From Left to Right: Heirieth Paul, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio

For more VS x Balmain click here!

3. After 17 shows Alessandra Ambrosio decided this show will be her LAST!!!

4. Even runway models have their embarrassing moments - Chinese Model Ming Xi took the most graceful tumble EVER. They don't call them Angels for nothing as she had fellow model help her back up- GIRL POWER