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"Ok, I know I say this about nearly every collection I write about, but Balenciaga really is consistently one of my top five favorite shows of the season. The spring collection is beyond gorgeous, and truly has something for everyone! First up, the Super Woman! This girl kicks butt! Right off the bat a series of models marched out in totally awesome type-A power suits: with a few very modern updates like midrift cutouts, and sleveless blazers. I&amp;#x27;ll take this look over the ubiquitous boxy skirt suit any day! Next we met, the Flamenco Dancing Minimalist. Designer Nicolas Ghesquiere was inspired by a ruffled dress by Cristobal Balenciaga (the original Balenciaga) from 1968, so frills played heavily in the collection. I love the starkness of black and white, especially after the arcadey jingle-jangle from fall. Which, incidentally, I also loved. And hellOOO, here comes the Saucy Schoolgirl! I&amp;#x27;m in love with this look. The proportions are amazing: the wide straps on the jumper, the short skirt, extreme asymmetrical hem, all layered over a crisp and boxy blouse. There&amp;#x27;s something really pure and classic about this, but at the same time it&amp;#x27;s super-sexy. Next up, a series of tweedy separates&amp;amp;#8212;again with a cropped top: it&amp;#x27;s The Hipster Who Lunches! The contrast between the classic somewhat staid material, and the modern sexy cut is so interesting, and so appealing! This girl has elements of the Upper East Side society lady, but definitely with an edge. And finally, my favorite, The Sexy Witch! Ghesquiere rounded out the show with a series of high-tech, sort of spooky lace dresses and separates. The thorny elements reminded me a bit of the whole Snow White And The Huntsman aesthetic, and had KStew&amp;#x27;s name all over them. She is a face of the brand, after all. What do you think of the collection? See the rest of the looks here, and let us know if you&amp;#x27;re feeling it in the comments! Photos:Style.com "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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