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So today we have our very first Bombshell from Scotland! It’s Adaku who currently resides in Aberdeen:
She says, “I used to live in Lagos, Nigeria so my look is heavily influenced by African style. I recently moved to Aberdeen, Scotland so my style is becoming a bit more Western.” “… My look is very glamorous, very stylish mixed with trendy pieces.” “… I’m not a fan of androgynous or boho clothes.” ” I like outfits that fit well, definitely not a fan of baggy, loose clothing.”
“I also wear a lot of Nigerian labels, I’m a strong supporter of the Buy Nigerian movement that encourages people to patronize the Nigerian fashion industry as much as they can.”
“My blog is called thirdworldprofashional.blogspot.com and its a personal lifestyle/fashion blog.”
Will check it out! And um…where can I get those leather shorts?!?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature that showcases the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and your picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.
Last night I went to the Film Forum to see Bill Cunningham, New York, a documentary profiling one of New York and fashion’s most prolific and celebrated photographers. Bill took us along as he cycled through city streets, discreetly snapping away at the outfits of everyday people. His love for yet detachment from fashion made an impression–I left inspired by an icon and living legend.
Bill Cunningham’s film is not, of course, the only fashion flick that has proven touching or enlightening. There are at least four others that both educated and entertained. Read on for my picks for the best of mode in motion:
1. Bill Cunningham New York
I’ve already gushed about it here and on Twitter, but it’s a must see. Bill has been snapping editors like Anna Wintour and Kim Hastreitor, dandies like Patrick McDonald and Shail Upadhya, and fashionistas like Anna Piaggi and Iris Apfel for 50 years. What was most striking about the exposé was the dichotomy between what Bill records and what Bill lives. He sits front row at fashion shows here and abroad, but he himself doesn’t own even a wardrobe full of clothes. He leads a very simple life in an apartment consisting primarily of filing cabinets and a twin sized bed. His most prized possessions are his bike and his camera. It’s fun to see his evolution and inspiring to observe his humble and tireless devotion to the craft.
2. The September Issue
This one’s a no-brainer. Go behind the scenes with Anna Wintour, the most powerful woman in fashion, as she and her editors at US Vogue prepare the all important September issue. Tune in especially for cameos from Grace Coddington and Andre Leon Talley.
3. Unzipped
Unzipped is a hilarious look at what designer Isaac Mizrahi went through as he planned and ultimately showed his 1994 collection. You’ll love Mizrahi’s infectious enthusiasm and appearances by ‘top’ supermodels, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, and Kate Moss. You’ll also get fun glimpses of Padma Lakshmi and Carla Bruni (now Sarkozy). Bonus: you can watch this one in its entirety on YouTube.
4. Seamless
This flick, released in 2005, focused on four young designers as they competed for Vogue’s CFDA Fashion Fund award: Alexandre Plokhov of Cloak; Lazaro Hernandez & Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler; and Doo Ri Chung of Doo.Ri. Though some names might seem familiar now, they were relatively unknown during filming–some were still working in their parent’s basement trying to make it. Out of the other films I suggested, this one is pretty slow (and borders on boring), but is a must if only to give you a background on some of the industy’s hottest talents. To whit: We see Proenza Schouler winning the CFDA Fashion Fund in 2004; they won the CFDA award for womenswear designer of the year in 2007 and are nominated again this year.
5. Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton
Though significantly shorter than other films, this option offers a look at Marc Jacobs before he was the expertly chiseled, diamond earring sporting glam god he is today. Cameras follow him from Paris to New York and back as he prepares his Marc Jacobs line and collections for Louis Vuitton.
Those are just my favorites, but there are many more that I haven’t seen: Christian Dior: The Man Behind the Myth (2005), Valentino: the Last Emperor (2008), Lagerfeld Confidential (2006), Notebook on Cities & Clothes (1989) (which follows Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto), Signe Chanel (2006), Viktor & Rolf: Because We’re Worth It (2005), Fashion Victim: The Killing of Gianni Versace (2001), Yves Saint Laurent – His Life and Times/5 Avenue Marceau 75116 Paris (2004), Catwalk (1996), and the BBC documentary The Secret World of Haute Couture (2006).
Those are on my ‘to-see’ list.
What are some of your favorite documentaries?
*New Yorkers, Bill Cunningham’s documentary stops showing April 7th at the Film Forum. Click here and get your ticket before it’s too late!
Warmer weather will be here soon and with it hair color season. Before you pick up that dye, check out this quick Q&A I had with singer and star of the new reality show “Love & Hip-Hop” Olivia‘s hairstylist, Gabrielle Corney.
1. Who’s a candidate for hair color? Who isn’t?
A: Most can get hair color proocessing whether permanent, demi permanent semi permanent or temporary rinses. Individuals with paraphenylenediamine (PPD) or hair dye allergies are not candidates for hair color processing. It’s best to have a consultation with your colorist to determine the health of your hair and which process will work best.
2. What hair color trends will we be seeing this spring/summer?
A: Lighter colors are always trending for spring/summer. Vibrant reds, beautiful blondes, rich browns and believe it or not black looks AMAZING under the sun’s natural light.
3. What products can be used to keep color vibrant?
A: There are many color preserve products on the market but my personal favorite is Dumb Blonde from Bed Head.
4. Without giving away Olivia’s hair color secrets what would a color like hers entail?
A: Olivia has several different color processes done but the secret to her beautiful color are her regular deep conditioning treatments. They not only keep her hair healthy but infuse the natural and show the true beauty of her blonde and brown hues.
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Great tips from Gabrielle!
If you’re looking to get a similar look as Olivia’s color, I beg you to see a professional. And by professional I mean someone who has been proven to work with color and who understands how to keep the hair healthy (you just don’t get that with some “neighborhood” salons). This is not a job I’d advise you to try at home because of all the processing involved. If you want the look without the color commitment, you can also try a weave.
If you can travel to the NYC area to get your hair done by a professional, you can email Gabrielle hairstylist2thestars@gmail.com for more information. She did my last two weaves (check it out here andhere) so I highly recommend her.
Will you be coloring your hair this summer? Which colors are you looking forward to trying?
~Danielle
Alexis says, “So, my girlfriends and I are planning a house party for an upcoming birthday, and I quickly realized that I’m unsure as to the “look” I want to present. So, I perused your glorious search engines in hopes that you had already covered this topic. To my dismay, I found no such thing. HELP!! I need to look fabulous, while feeling comfortable. Sexy, yet demure. You feel me?….I need to look fierce!! Eeooww lol There will also be dancing. I’m talking, Kid N’ Play, fun. Lol So I’ll need to be able to drop it like it’s hot! So fashion God’s and Goddesses, what say you?”
I’d say mix saucy and casual for your home jammer. Slip on an easy yet cute tank in cotton so that you can sweat it up while you’re doing the Kid n’ Play. Accent it with a saucy leather skirt, pair of shorts, or skinny jeans just in case that cutie you’ve been eyeing swings by. Complete the look with wedge heels by Jeffrey Campbell that offer height while keeping you comfortable enough to tear up the dance floor:
Get the items above, plus options for less here:
The kind folks over at RocNation and Rocawear have highlighted me as a tastemaker and graciously offered Fashion Bomb readers 15% off Rocawear items until April 5th:
Visit Rocawear.com to see what I picked and to enjoy your Fashion Bomb exclusive discount.
Super excited to be featured on Rocawear.com…even more delighted that I’m so close to Trey Songz. LOL.
See more here. My money’s on these cute harem pants.
Nicki Minaj was a surprise performer at last night’s the Green Auction, a fashion show highlighting looks from Jason Wu, Diane von Furstenberg, and more, with the ultimate goal of auctioning items with proceeds benefiting an earth conscious charity:
For the ‘green’ red carpet, Nicki chose a very apropos green ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ wig, played down by a leather jumpsuit and black booties.
What do you think?
Check out a few more snaps from the red carpet and runway:
Ciara stashed away her stilettos for last night’s Knicks vs. Orlando Magic game at Madison Square Garden, wearing comfy jeans and sneakers with a $105 Rodarte Radarte White Crew Tee:
Playing upon the house name, the Mulleavy sisters fashioned these charming super-soft tees and sweatshirts exclusively for Opening Ceremony:
Ciara’s actual option is currently sold out on the website, though you can leave your name and e-mail to be informed when they’ll be back in stock:
It’ll give you time to think about spending over $100 on a t-shirt…
Hmmm…
Get more info at www.openingceremony.us.
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