Hey Hey!
So I’m in Paris right now, getting ready to head out to my first shows for this leg of Fashion Week. It’s been a crazy and exciting month, but hopefully I can find time to relax in the city of lights!
Mail Bombs will be short and sweet. Let’s take a crack:
Martina writes, “Where can I get the shorts Rihanna is wearing?”
See, amongst all those hmm’s, Martina gives Rihanna a hot! At any rate, Rih stepped out the other day in a Wrangler Chambray Shirt, Christian Louboutin boots, a Trapstar Dream Team hat, and a pair of Levi’s shorts customized by the Ragged Priest.
Similar pairs of studded cutoffs are available in sizes 8, 10, and 12 at www.theraggedpriest.com. Get ‘em for £65 (approximately $103) here.
Next up, Tangila says, “Where could I find this dress???”
Emily did her best camera phone pose in a $455 Tiger Pop Dress by Wolford:
The form fitting mini also comes in a blue/black colorway…
…which Emily wore on the Red Carpet for BET’s Rip the Runway Fashion Show:
Get both options at www.wolford.com.
Stephanie says, ” I have been looking for a cute leather jacket for a minute now. Angela Simmons rocked a fitted cute black leather to the Rip The Runway show and I loved it.”
” Can you help me find it or something very similar to it.”
According to our sources, Angela rocked a $120 leather jacket from Timeless Boutique on Melrose in LA. Unfortunately the store doesn’t have online commerce, but you can get a similar look with these:
If you’re in LA, visit the boutique at 7614 Melrose Ave. And if only the original will do, I’m sure you can arrange to order over the phone. Call Timeless at 323-655-2133 for the scoop. And tell ‘em we sent you!
Next, Nadia says, “ Hi! I would love to find out where to get this look that Teyana Taylor is wearing in her upcoming music video!”
” Thank you!”
Get a similar ‘video’ inspired look with these separates:
In a wardrobe query, Kathy says, “How can I perfectly wear a low backless top without having to go without a bra?”
” How can my girls look perky in a backless dress?”
Hey Kathy! I have a pretty ample bosom, and managed to find Le Mystere’s $64 convertible bra when I had a dress with a cut out back:
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With regular cups in front, the bra has a low elastic strap in the back that can be pulled down (though I’m not sure how it would work out with a dress like Rihanna’s). If your bust is a bit smaller, you could try these ‘backless’ bras that stay in place with side adhesive:
Though the jury’s out as to how supportive those bras are.
Sometimes, if you are a certain size or have large breasts you can’t wear certain things. I’ve come to terms with not being able to wear anything tremendously low cut in front or the back– basically any item where I can’t wear a fully supportive bra. Those are the breaks…!
Speaking of support, Talya says, “ I was just browsing through the photos of you at the Essence Magazine Luncheon, and love the fit of that strapless dress you’re wearing.”
“… I am a petite, but very busty young woman (I wear a 32 G) and was wondering if you could recommend brands that make sexy, strapless undergarments that will secure the girls in place.”
I’m not sure about sexy, but I can give you tips on a bra that’s secure! I’ve been rocking with only one brand and one silhouette for several years to hold the girls in place: Fantasie’s Smoothing Strapless Bra.
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Fantasie’s go from a D all the way up to H cups (and beyond) and are made to hold it down. That said, I can’t stress enough how important it is to get properly fitted. So go to the store, make sure you’re the right size, then indulge. It’s $69 and worth the investment!
Finally, there are few Mail Bombs I’d like to throw out to you guys to help answer!
Belynda says, “I got invited to a drag queen show and I dont know what to wear.”
” I did a little research and and it won’t be worth wearing a cute tight dress… HELP ME.”
I’m not 100% sure, but you usually can’t go wrong if you rock a blazer with a pair of skinny jeans in a dark wash along with some killer heels. Ladies, this outfit will work on most occasions (comedy show, dinner with the girls, even date night). Have fun with the color of the blazer and with the heels. You’re sure to look chic and polished. What do you think?
Lastly, Nek writes, “I will be turning 21 in June and have plans to go to the club. The problem is, I’m super tall, so dont feel comfortable wearing heels. “
“Do you have any club outfit ideas for me that look good without heels?”
If you want to go for a lower heel, why not opt for a chic pants suit or a jumpsuit? You’ll still look your height, but with the proper leg perhaps you can conceal a kitten heel or a pair of flats. Personally, if I were tall, I’d embrace my height and wear even bigger heels:
But that’s just me. All my tall ladies, what do you think?
That does it for today.
I have lots of writing to catch up on for Vogue.it, then am headed to my very first Lanvin show (yay!!).
Stay tuned to Twitter for a blow-by-blow of my Parisian exploits. And of course, we’ll be updating throughout the day.
A bientot.
Smoothes!
March 2, 2012 10:38 am
RIHANNA COULD HAVE ONE A GARBAGE BAG AND PPL WILL STILL INQUIRY ABOUT IT SMH . Not feeling T.Taylor look not sure why she she still relevant to be honest.
March 2, 2012 10:49 am
I met Teyana two days ago. I thought I was the only one in the world who knew who she was. *shrugs*
@Nek: I’m tall and I wouldn’t trade my high heels for the world. They make my legs look even more amazing and completely enhance my posture and my walk.
March 2, 2012 10:52 am
ON* LOL
March 2, 2012 11:01 am
wait… is… is that… Emily B in a bodycon dress? fancy that!
March 2, 2012 11:14 am
Hahaha @ Truth Teller
I believe you call those people “stans” lol. Great tips on backless bras.
March 2, 2012 11:28 am
Another day, another week, another month, another year and Emily B still only rocking bodycon dresses and C. Louboutin. Shocking…and she is, allegedly, a “stylist”…*major side eye*.
She just has zero style and don’t tell me “that’s her signature style” crap. Styling Fab (ONLY) doesn’t make her a stylist…
March 2, 2012 11:48 am
kind of over the whole studs thing blah!!!! emily emily emily !!!!!! I guess …to the bday girl….ain’t no way around it (future voice) u will be 21 and you want to be fab…soooo be sky high..heeld please and thanks!!!
March 2, 2012 12:24 pm
Emily B is looking all kinds of fab in that dress! Work it mama. I’m sad to report that Lawrence’s outfit looks better than Sheree’s, he needs to give me that bag, stat!
March 2, 2012 12:24 pm
Guess I am the only one that like Emily’s “style” lol!
March 2, 2012 12:36 pm
For the drag show inquiry, I would suggest going OVER THE TOP because you’ll be in good company. Whenever I hit the gay scene I GO CRAZY with color, diamonds, feathers, etc because they don’t judge. Go Fierce or stay home hunnie!
As a tall women standing proudly at 5’10″, I co-sign wearing SKY HIGH HEELS with a mini dress to show off those legs. Why not? You are who you are hunnie, so embrace it.
March 2, 2012 12:48 pm
Ugh…anything with Studs can be done as a DIY. Trust me when i say that. Get a pair of jeans, cut them into shorts get a stud kit and you’re done.
I’m not sure who Emily B is, but I am not impressed with the Bodycon stuff, everytime i see her on here it’s the same cut, the same thing, her body is sick i’ll admit but it’s like okay this is normal club attire.
March 2, 2012 1:17 pm
Cute dress..on Em B..but i’ve seen this look on her too many times..and she’s a stylist??? #FAIL…Not a big fan of Kim K..but at least she changes her looks/style!
March 2, 2012 1:36 pm
If being basic is Emily’s signature look, then right on! LOL @ Jihan yes her in a bodycon…groundbreaking.
And I’m 5’10 so when it comes to heels the bigger the better! I’m like 6’2 when i step out!
March 2, 2012 2:13 pm
Sigh Emily has zero style to me. Bodycon dresses are becoming real boring.
March 2, 2012 2:14 pm
I’m 5’10 and I don’t wear anything below 5 inches heels which makes me 6’4! All of my friends are short around 5’5. I love the fact that they have to look up to me and I only date guys who are 6’4 or above because I wouldn’t want my beau to be shorter than me in heels. But i LOVE my height
March 2, 2012 2:29 pm
There’s nothing wrong with rocking a reasonable flat or low heel.
March 2, 2012 2:34 pm
@savage right there with you hun. I will not be forced to rock a my size barbie kitten heel because of my height (5’9). No ma’am.
March 2, 2012 2:54 pm
gossshh leave emily b alone is it not obvious that she had some body sculpting/fat transfer done recently and is trying to reap the benefits of them as soon as the novelty wears off shell switch it up like kim k did ..trust me it takes one sculpted girl to recognize another
March 2, 2012 3:07 pm
@laura Fb
Thought I was the only one to notice, she does look like she’s had fat transfer. Well, it was reported that latina’s are the largest group of for that (tummy to rear) procedure.
Anywho these body con dresses she wears constantly need to take break. A “stylist” shouldn’t be predictable. Rih Rih girl, you look a mess..
March 2, 2012 3:14 pm
Claire you did loo great in that dress. Very girly. The rihanna cut off dont look as bad when its viewed as separate…. they’re kinda badass. Some great suggestions for bras, I’m busty myself and I sure do get the need for a very supportive bra. I think the look becomes messy otherwise.
March 2, 2012 3:29 pm
all yall baggin on Emily for her bodycons, but Em is definitely sticking to what works with her body the best, that dont change the fact that she is a stylist, half of yall inquire about her looks anyway, nobodys gonna be nyfw everyday all the time so get over it …just like rihanna keep wearing that Euro trash grunge ish and Adrienne bailon keep do see everything my momma gave me dresses…. thats her thing
March 2, 2012 3:47 pm
As far as the drag show inquiry, go BOLD and fun. You will be well received. lol The outfit could be simple, but definitely play up your colors and accessories.
March 2, 2012 4:32 pm
agreed…as far as being tall…werk it…if you are tall and wear flats to the club then you will just look like the tall chic that didn’t want to wear heels…it is what it is…WERK!!!
And the Fantasie strapless is the truth…I swear by it and am a H cup… been doing my exercises and will be counting on it this summer.
March 2, 2012 6:29 pm
I am 5’10″ and love it and wear four or five inch heels all the time.
March 2, 2012 6:42 pm
@NEK I’m almost 6’0ft I wear nothing lower that 4″, girl work your height and be proud!! Believe me you will be well received!
What with all these celebs or faux celebs showing everything they have??!
March 2, 2012 7:55 pm
This Akira Black Label jacket would be PERFECT for Stephanie who asked about Angela’s jacket. http://www.shopakira.com/products/pleather-zip-jacket-w-hoodie-in-black.html#.T1FrW4cgchA
March 2, 2012 9:23 pm
@talley … Thank you so much :)that leather is too cute. But i wish the sweater part was detachable :(
March 3, 2012 1:37 pm
Emily B is so BASIC (perhaps that’s what the “B” stands for)
Teyana Taylor is tone deaf and if one has to inquire about her “look”, then God have mercy upon you.
I was just talking about how I wish I were tall. Please wear heels for your bday!
March 4, 2012 12:38 am
@Stephanie It actually is detachable! :) I’ve tried the jacket on in store and it actually zips in a pretty cool way — from the shoulder down.
March 4, 2012 9:25 am
Darling wear heels to ur bday who cares what other people think it is ur day. And plz dont wear a pantsuit to a club.???? Was I mistaken or was that the suggestion… Very strange
March 6, 2012 12:59 am
@talley… I usually wear xs in leather jackets… Do you think the small will fit? The model looks about my size… I like the look because its fitted …. Wat did u think if the jacket when you tried it on?
May 11, 2012 7:10 pm
But where can I find Rih’s dress?? Or something similar. It’s hard finding a low back and front dress without it looking trashy.