“Me and Paris and the girls are trying to stay single for one year. In March, that’ll be up. I’m a relationship kind of girl, but I think that everyone needs a year in their life to be single.” Kim Kardashian in Complex Magazine
Happy Monday Guys!
She’s been in the news lately, so I decided…why not do a Style File on famous Hollywood harlot…
Kim Kardashian?!?
She might be known as a loosey goosey, but she’s got a sexy swagger than no rapper can deny.
You might be wondering: Who is Kim Kardashian?? Well, she’s the daughter of Robert Kardashian, one of the lawyers for the infamous O.J. Simpson trial.
Another interesting bit of trivia (care of Wikipedia.com)…her stepfather is Bruce Jenner, father of Brody Jenner…who has been on several reality shows including the Hills and Princes of Malibu.
So she was born into Hollywood society, but secured her spot through ties to heiresses like Paris Hilton and reported trysts with hotties like Reggie Bush and oh yeah, Ray J aka ‘Isn’t that Brandy’s brother?”
With her social set, it would make sense that she’d spend a pretty penny on hot ‘fits.
Kim makes her mark in body hugging dresses and short sets characterized by sweet heart and plunging necklines….
…She likes lycra, doesn’t she?
While she dabbles in a bit of color…
…For the most part she keeps it pretty sedate in demure whites, grays, and blacks….
Saucy.
If you want her look, you’ll only need an unlimited supply of ‘Freakum Dresses’:
Top Row: Strapless Sweetheart Dress, $24.80, www.forever21.com; Satin Skort Tube Romper, $118, www.ardenb.com.
Bottom Row: Just Cavalli Fox Print Dress, $625, www.eluxury.com; LaROK Glitterati Dress, $139, shopbop.com Smootches!
PS Read more about Kim Kardashian in her interview today with hot goss site www.bossip.com.
PSS In other news, Nicole Richie might have to turn in her sista card…
Read the story here.
Thanks Pretty Girl!
PSSS Ina, the hot consignment store I wrote about here is having an end of season sale!
70% off Manolo’s, Choos, and Hermes. Check it out this week!
Hey Guys!
So I have another Summer Friday, which means Mail Bombs today…
….will be short and sweet:)
Let’s get to it!
First up, Lindsay asks, “Who makes those dresses that many celebrities such as Rihanna, Solange, Ciara, and Kim Kardashian have been wearing? Ciara has one on in her new video…
“… and I saw a picture of Solange wearing a fuschia one….
“…Rihanna wore a pink one…”
…and Kim has one in like every color of the rainbow…”
Very observative! Intern Elita found that every single one of those dresses is a vintage Herve Leger. Since all these hip hip honies are donning his threads, I’d figure I’d give y’all a bit of history care of a great article by Laird Borrelli on style.com.
Herve Leger rose to prominance in the 80′s and 90′s…
…after working at Fendi working with Karl Lagerfeld, designing for Lanvin Haute Couture, and designing pret-a-porter for Diane von Furstenberg. He started his line in 1985, and launched his signature ‘bandage’ dresses years later.
About his dresses, he said, “One day in a factory I found some bands that were headed for the garbage. They gave me the idea of taking those bands and putting them next to one another as one does making a hat.”
Hollywood hotties have discovered his vintage threads and are now rocking them on every red carpet!
Newer designers have been inspired by his designs, and some, such as Proenza Schouler, borrowed the bandaged look for their Spring 2007 shows…
Rihanna’s a fan!
If you need a Leger in your closet, Elita found that Intermix is the only place online where you can find his pieces (for ridiculous prices)!
This iconic Diamond Halter Dress worn by Lindsay Lohan…
…is a cool $1,485.
Good luck!
Reader HoneySuckle Brown says, “ I love the dress that Hayden Paniettiere is wearing in the attached photograph…”
“Any idea as to who designed this one and where I can get this (or a similar) frock?”
So a few readers wrote in telling me this dress is from Club Monaco…I’m an idiot for not realizing that because I actually own this dress! It’s $99 and comes in red and black. Not sure if it’s still in stores.
If it’s not, you can go with this Ecoganik Bamboo Tube dress in red…
…from www.urbn.com
Lastly reader Melody asks, “I love this off-the-one-shoulder top Posh is rocking, but I’m sure she paid a pretty penny for it…”
“… I was wondering if you could please post up some look-a-likes that don’t break the bank. I really love the off-the-one-shoulder look!”
Elita found that this T-Bags top fit the bill…
Hey, hey!
It’s Friday, and time for a few mail bombs.
I’m on a summer Friday today, so I’m gonna make it short and sweet….then go enjoy the day (it’s sooo gorgeous out!)
Let’s get to it!
Reader Nicole says, “Halle Berry looks great in this dress…” “….Can you tell me who made it?”
It seems that on top of being a Versace model, Halle rocks their frocks on the red carpet. She ripped this fishscaled stunner off the runway…
…off its Spring 2007 show.
Next up reader TLCRules asks, “Do you know what dress Beyonce is wearing here?” “…I LOVE IT!”
Well alright Ms. TLC! It seems Beyonce is a Versace fan as well, as the print for her dress was also seen on the runway…
…of their Spring ’07 show.
Next up Remilekin says, “I love the dress Kerry is wearing…and I can’t find it anywhere!” “..Since I’m ballin’ on a budget…can you give me a couple of look- a -likes in different price ranges?”
Sure! Kerry has great style as intern Suzie detailed in an earlier a post. If you want a similar grey dress, you can try this $352 Alexa Dress in Grey from CoutureCandy
But since you’re on a budget, this $242 Rachel Pally Short Caftan Dress might be more reasonable…
Still too much? Try this $88 Jersey Cotton Dress in Heather Grey…
…also from CoutureCandy Next, Chella says, “I need your help! I keep seeing all these celebs rocking these cute sequin berets…”
“…Can you help me find some??”
I can’t say I support this trend, but I found sequined berets for $24 at www.urbn.com…
This version comes in black, red, and multi.
Our last celeb request for the week comes on the tail of yesterday’s Nicole Richie Style File. A lot of readers thought she looked fierce in this jumper…
…and wanted her look. I actually did a post not too long ago on jumpers, and a lot of these options should still be available…
Top Row: 7 for All Mankind “Ginger†Jumpsuit, $198, www.adasa.com; Polka Dot Jumpsuit, $20, www.forever21.com; Poplin Belted Romper, $25.50, www.wetseal.com.
Middle Row: Seven Jeans Sweetheart Romper, $185, shopbop.com Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Finch Jumpsuit, $285, shopbop.com Doty Jumper in Jet, $154, CoutureCandy Bottom Row: XOXO Twill Button Front Jumper, $25.50, www.macys.com; Kaitlyn Shortall, $34.50, www.delias.com; Serfontaine Jean Jumpsuit, $255, (323) 782-9188.
Lastly, reader Lisa says, “I saw these gorgeous earrings in an ad…” “…and I would like to know who they are made by, their cost, and possibly where I can purchase them.”
Well Lisa, I couldn’t find an exact match, but found a few low priced options.
You can try this $15 pair of Beaded Hoop Earrings…
…from www.victoriassecret.com.
These $24 Diamond Dust Three Hoop Earrings…
…from www.ardenb.com.
Or these $5 Tripple Hoop Earrings…
…from www.forever21.com.
That does it for today! Have fabulous weekends. Off to enjoy the sun:)
Smootches!
“I’m a d-boy they decoy/They money is lighter/Than Nicole Richie/Roll with me/They on a diet, baby…” Jay-Z, “Anything”
So now that this Hollywoord Starlet is allegedly with child and delaying her trial for a DUI charge…I thought it timely (and only right) to take a look at the style of notoriously skinny super socialite…
…Nicole Richie.
She might sport a blonde mane and hang with Paris Hilton, but she’s still a sista! Homegirl has come a long way over the past few years.
Anyone who watched The Simple Life can see a marked improvement in her look.
Ms. Richie went from multicolored ratty tendrils…
…and ill fitting clothes…
….to a certified grade “A” fashionista replete with a chic haircut and hot clothes to boot (I’m sure her former stylist Rachel Zoe had something to do with it, but I digress).
For nights out, Nicole brings it in bold colored, body flattering dresses..
…straight shooting strapless numbers…
…and mod frocks in cute psychadelic prints…
In her downtime, she keeps it super casual in plain t’s, tanks, and skinny jeans, but distinguishes her look with hot accessories like hippie-esque large glasses…
…head and neck scarves…
…large, statement bags…
…with a jumper thrown in for good measure.
Cute!
Want her look? Start with these items:
Top Row: Chloe Sunglasses, $275, www.aloharag.com; Cotton Crinkled Oblong Scarf, $24, www.urbn.com.
Bottom Row: Swirl Print Tie Back Dress, $102, CoutureCandy Rebecca Minkoff Elisha Bag, $591, shopbop.com Smootches!
PS Still don’t think she’s cute? Remember the good old days….
…awwwwww!
PSS Thanks to www.dlisted.com for the throwback pic!
Rihanna was looking smoking this past Saturday at a press call for the Tokyo Leg of the Live Earth Series…
…and reader Tameka needed to know who made her fly outfit.
Well why wait till Friday?
You can get her hot DSquared Halter Jumpsuit for about $165 (on sale at www.saks.com!)…
…Slip on a pair of two toned pumps, like this $198 pair by Michel Perry…
…then skimp on these big hoop earrings…
…that are only $5.80 at www.forever21.com.
Too pricey? Get a similar look with this $99 Twinkle by Wenlan Jumper…
…and these $102 Steve Madden pumps from zappos.com
You’re good to go!
Smootches!
PS My interns are still around (I think…). Stay tuned for some ‘tern posts, Stylefiles, and more mail bombs!
If you’re not on a budget, this super sexy Alison suit by Vix is $140 and has some lovely gold ring detailing:
Otherwise, head on over to Victoria’s Secret where this two-piece… …is only $19! And finally reader Angelyca says, ” I have a question about a dress I saw on Kerry Washington a while ago. I love the dress and would like to rock it soon at a formal event. Can you help me out?” It’s from Luisa Beccaria’s Spring 2007 line. I didn’t find it available for purchase online, but check her website for a store near you. Great job Elita! Lastly, there was a bit of a controversy over the make of Lauren London’s dress last week…
Fashion Bomb reader Joy contested Dental Diva’s assertion saying, “I didn’t see Lauren London being able to rock vintage Prada, let alone to the BET Awards. She ain’t that big yet!” And she was right! According to this video she sent…
…Lauren London’s stylist Jason Scott created her dress. As she said, “It’s an original.”
Do you see why Mail Bombs are so hard??? Celebs get stuff custom made all the dern time! Anyway, sorry about that Dental Diva. Perhaps I can work something else out for ya:)
“Welcome to Atlanta where the playas play/And we ride on them things like every day/Big beats, hit streets, see gangsta’s roamin’/And parties dont stop til’ eight in the mornin’”–Ludacris, Welcome to Atlanta.
Wassup Shawties,
I am FINALLY in Georgia! Yesterday I spent all day in the dern airport because DELTA AIRLINES had clearly lost its mind…they were cancelling flights left and right, trying to rebook people for the next day. Insane. Anyway after spending 8 hours (can you believe it?) hanging out in the airport and one hour on the runway, I finally made it home.
When I got to Hartsfield, I peeped Shay and Cristal of Charm School fame…
Source
They ran by in a flash of multicolored weaves and clear plastic heels. I wasn’t quick enough to snap a pic, but I reasoned that seeing them, if only for a moment, somewhat made it all worth it (totally kidding). Enough about me. Let’s get to some mail bombs.
First up, reader Shamecia says, ” I REALLY want to know the designer of the silver floor-length, belted gown that Beyonce wore on the Red Carpet for the BET Awards…”
“Can you or one of the fab new interns find it for me?”
Intern Elita is an ace at these, and she quickly found that Beyonce’s dress was this Dolce & Gabbana frock…
…ripped from the runway of their Fall 2007 collection.
D&G loves the metallic look with the cinched belt. If you recall, Naomi Campbell similarly wore a silver Dolce and Gabbana gown…
…on her last day of community service (I wrote about it here). But um, does Beyonce steal looks as well as acts? You be the judge!
Next, reader Tamika says, “I heart Ciara’s dress in this picture.”
“… Can you find me something similar?”
Doing a quick search, I found something close in this Gold Pleated Trapeze Dress…
…available for $98 at www.ardenb.com.
Lastly, reader Marlea asks, “I just adore the dress that the model is wearing at the end of Akon’s “Don’t Matter” video.”
“The print, length and kimono sleeves make it the perfect tropical vacation dress. Can you please find this for me?”
Elita championed this again, and says, “Figuring out who made that dress would be damn near impossible. But there are lots of people doing similar things for summer.” She recommended the following:
…with a sexy back detail. Hot!
Lastly, a young lady who calls herself, ‘Frantic in Dallas’ says, “Ok so I have a wedding to attend on 7-7-07 (is everyone getting married on that day??) and my ex boyfriend and his present girlfriend will be in attendance, needless to say I need to look fabulous! I have in mind a fitted strapless dress but have not been able to find what i am looking for. Do you have any ideas of a classy yet sexy evening dress for me?”
So you’ll want to knock your exes socks off without being too obvious. Since it’s a wedding, I’d say keep the silhouette classic in strapless, shift, or babydoll shapes. You can stand out in skin illuminating bright colors and prints. And flash a little leg:) Try these:
…and the designer of Lauren London’s dress here (for reader Nicole)…
…will win a faux pearl bracelet, necklace, and earring set from the website, All Girls Love Pearls (www.allgirlslovepearls.com)
…in any color you like. Choose any length, color, or setting you want! Pearls are a classic foundational piece in every girls wardrobe. They go with everything. So get to searching!
Have great weekends. I’ll try to survive Hotlanta:)
Smootches!
PS One of my favorite boutiques, Pieces, is having a 4th of July sale!
Happy Tuesday!
Intern Suzie hits us with a Stylefile on actress Kerry Washington. Enjoy! Hey Guys!
Suzie here, so sorry for disappearing on you! I was in London (on business)…and you know I had to stop in Burberry and exercise my credit cards:) Anyway, I’m here to profile one of my fave actresses, style icons, and Essence Cover Girl…
…Ms. Kerry Washington. She is a consummate lady and a fashionista to boot. Let’s take a look.
Kerry pays close attention to details in beautiful gowns accented with embroidery, beads, and embellishments… And as you can see Kerry is a total fan of scintillating colors like fuchsia…. Eye popping orange… Punchy Pink… And powder blue…
While she dabbles in color, blacks, whites and greys also play a huge part in her wardrobe… Beautiful. Want to recreate a Kerry Washington look for less? Try the following: On the left: Sheer Rosebud Dress, $24.80, www.forever21.com. Right Hand Side, Top to Bottom: 2.75″ hoops in silver, $5, www.girlprops.com; Patent Clutch with Bow, $7.50, www.target.com; Kilty Flats, $60, www.stevemadden.com. You’re ready to go!
Always Remember: “Dress to Impress.”
~Suzie Great Job Suzie! Love Kerry Washington… Anyway I also had to jump in to tell you about a new t-shirt line one of my colleagues, Janet Kim, recently created called Graey. She says she started her collection to, “incorporate couture details into affordable ready-to-wear.” Her Spring ’07 collection is comprised of, “tanks and tees embellished with a couture technique where lace is embroidered onto the fabric and the original fabric is cut away on the back to reveal what’s underneath.” Take a look: Left to Right: Crown Tee, $88; Lace Tee, $110; Black Lace Tank, $55.
Tres chic.
Check out her whole collection (and shop!) at www.graeyny.com.
Smootches!
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