Kelly Rowland continued her promotional blitz this weekend with a performance of her single “Motivation” on the Jay Leno show:
She opted for a racy ivory colored pants suit anchored by a matching bra:
Call me conservative, but I believe undergarments should remain under your garments–even for performers. A slick low cut tank or even a middle-of-the-road bustier could have done the job. That said, I still think Kelly looked pretty amaze:
What say you?
Check out her performance here:
Rihanna was spied arriving at a photo shoot this weekend in a floral romper accented by $550 Miu Miu Flower Cutout Yellow Leather Flat Sandals:
The bright Spring/Summer 2011 stompers have a strappy leather upper, decorative goldtone buckles on the side, and a rear zip closure.
They’re part of the house’s Capretto collection (which we wrote about here), featuring flat sandals in neon pink, green, white, and more:
Would you splurge?
*Get a similar look for less with these:
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Happy Friday, Bombshells!
Today I have the sincere pleasure of offering you a glimpse behind the Single Ladies scenes with resident stylist and designer Anthony L. Williams:
The Birmingham, Alabama native first sprang onto the public radar thanks to his bubbly personality and skillful designs on season 7 of Project Runway:
Though he didn’t win the ultimate prize, the producers of Single Ladies were so impressed with his final collection they tapped him to dress and create chic silhouettes for the show’s star , Val, played by Stacey Dash.
He sat down with us recently to talk about how he got his start in the game and how you, too, can achieve your stylish dreams.
While Anthony’s day job is full of glitz of glamour, he didn’t grow up amongst lots of wealth or gorgeous things. He said, “If there was any ghetto, I lived there. Where I grew up, it seemed there wasn’t a lot of beauty so I had to create it and that’s how I got my start.”
After eventually attending the University of Alabama, his love for beauty and fashion landed him at Neiman Marcus, where he worked the sales floor. He said, “I started at the bottom in accessories, then I moved to handbags, and then to the dress collections.” A well meaning friend felt Anthony had a gift, so submitted his information to the producers of Project Runway. He explains, “She gave me the application. I filled it out, sent it in, and went through the process.”
In addition to his hilarious one liners, Williams charmed America–and the producers of Single Ladies–with his final collection, which overflowed with sequined pants, delectable cocktails with origami folds, and paillette peppered mini dresses.
He ultimately brought his singular flair to Val, one of the main protagonists on Single Ladies. Williams explains, “To create Stacey Dash’s look, I had to really zero in on what the directors and the producers were trying to do. I read the script to find out what exactly was needed. We didn’t have a huge budget, so we went for a lot of vintage and revamping.”
So how does one recreate Val’s signature style? He says, “The fit is what makes most of her looks. I don’t care what stylist you’re dealing with. You have to have the baddest seamstress in the land to make it make sense.” For Val’s super popular colorblocked look, he paired a $259 Jil Sander top from Jeffrey’s with a skirt he fashioned out of Carolina Herrera fabric. Stacey added her own pop with blue Christian Louboutin peep toe pumps:
Though her look is pricey, he says, “It’s really just a t-shirt in a stretch knit in a bright color, a pencil skirt, and a molded belt at the waist. Because of the color, the quality of the fabric, and the fit, it looks amazing. But fit is the most important. High waisted works a lot better than low rise. Especially if you want to have the illusion of a small waist.”
So what else does one need to achieve a ‘Val’ essence? He says, “The fit makes the fashion. We make sure Val is fitted with the proper undergarments–Tumi underwear and the proper bras–so that there are no visible lines. The worst thing is to have a beautiful garment destroyed by a bra strap or visible panty line! Next, I fit her in lots of pencil skirts because they work for her. It’s also important to know what works for your skin tone. Bright, beautiful colors are really in.”
” Lastly, you don’t need a pair of Christian Louboutins to look fierce! Stay in your lane and merge when necessary. If you can’t afford Christian Louboutins: don’t buy them. There’s nothing worse than having Christian Louboutins and a cheap outfit. Don’t buy a knockoff. Just walk away. There have been legends in fashion who looked spectacular long before Louboutins were created.” Preach, now!
And for those who want to be a stylist like him one day, he offers this pointed advice: “Don’t always run to celebrities. It’s the cheapest form of prostitution I’ve ever seen! The reality of it is, celebrities do not pay. Don’t run after titles; search instead for people who celebrate your craft and who you are. If they respect you, they will pay you.”
In closing, he adds, “Being a lady and a gentleman never goes out of style. Be polite. If you want to go anywhere in life, get you some manners and you can be anything you want to be.” Well said!
Read more about Anthony on his website www.anthonylwilliams.com and follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/sewAnthony.
See him talk more about his beginnings in this Vh1 clip:
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So last night I randomly hit up a concert on the West Side Highway for a band called Metronomy. I didn’t know what to expect, so didn’t bring my camera. Thankfully I had my handy dandy new white Iphone (yes, I finally made the switch), to capture a bit of the moment.
My first subject was Steven, who dubbed himself an artist and fashion designer:
He hasn’t yet launched his label, but with his blond tinged mohawk and easy separates, he looks the part, no?
I also stopped these two friends, who looked relaxed and chic in black denim shorts and hats:
The vibe of the gathering was very vintage cool, and these ladies embodied that spirit effortlessly!
I played around with each photo with my new favorite application, Instagram:
Oh Iphone, how I love thee:)
At any rate, what do you think of the style captured at the Metronomy Concert?
Smootches!
Rounding out this week is Brandi from Orlando, Florida:
She says, “In Florida we are often overlooked for our fashion.”
” I am an ambitious 25-year-old looking to make an imprint on the world. A PhD student studying Public Policy, I look to street style and celebrity fashion to create a look that is mine: simple yet chic.”
” I am a tomboy who learned to love fashion for how it makes me feel and who it makes me become. “
“I recently launched my website www.limitdeditionstyling.com offering Wardrobe/Personal Styling for every budget.”
” I hope to one day style for Vogue, Elle, Vanity Fair, and Harpers Bazaar but for now I am a Contributing Editor to Orlando’s BRINK Magazine and a writer on 2 blogs: www.limtdedition.blogspot.com and www.lyricalmuze.tumblr.com.”
” I am a dreamer and I dream in 3D.”
I love your bold confidence. You don’t shy away from patterns, stacked jewelry, funky shoes, or even quirky glasses. Cute!
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and your picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.
Cutie Adrienne Bosh continued her fashionable honeymoon St. Tropez excursions in a simple black tank, scalloped white shorts with eyelet details, bow sandals, and a white fedora:
She punched up her simple look with a fun yellow tote bag and degradé sunglasses:
If you want her look, get it for less by pairing $89 BCBGMAXAZRIA Pasha Drawstring Eyelet Shorts with an $11 LA MADE Spaghetti Strap Tank Top and a $32 Goorin Brothers Kari Fedora. Complete the ensemble with these:
What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?
While the ideal look to hit the beach is a naked face, there’s no harm in putting a little something on to hit the sand. Here are some ideas to give you a polished look without rocking a full face of makeup.
*Any look (bare faced or not) should always include sunscreen and must be reapplied for prolonged periods of sun exposure
*Try waterproof mascara on the upper lashes to open up the eyes and to fake alertness
*A cheek stain or a waterproof cream like Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream on the cheeks will stay put and brighten the face
*A pop of color on the waterline via a waterproof liner like Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes or Covergirl Liquiline Blast
*Dust a waterproof bronzer along the perimeter of the face to create depth and warmth
*A sheer wash of a bright pink or orange gloss or lip stain
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