“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…
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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!
Hey Guys!
It’s a beautiful Friday in Gotham city! What better time for a mail bomb-aganza?!?
I promised you double the goodness, and with the help of my stellar interns, here it is. Let’s get to it!
First up, celeb queries.
Celina wrote in and said, “Recently I saw both Rihanna…
“…and Cassie…”
“… sporting these very beautiful stiletto pumps that I absolutely adore!!
If u would be sooo kind could you clue me in and help me find out the designer?? I would be so grateful!”
Hey Celina! Louboutin’s are the hotness right now, and it seems both ladies are sporting these Louboutin Fishnet Pumps…
…available for $560 at www.barneys.com.
Reader Golden Honey wrote in weeks ago and proclaimed… “Forget Solange’s dress! I want to know if you can find me Beyonce’s!”
“I love it! If not I’m getting it made.” So the ‘terns and I searched and searched, but no dice! Intern Elita pointed out that bold patterns are all the rage for summer, which means there are lots of options out there.
She found a few substitutes like this McQ – Alexander McQueen Polka Dot Dress
…available for $248 at www.edressme.com.
Next up reader Janine says: “I recently came across this beautiful yellow dress worn by Rosario Dawson while at Cannes.”
“I love, LOVE this dress and I want it! Could you please help me find who makes it?? It’s probably extremely expensive, so a cheaper alternative would be greatly appreciated!”
Hey Janine! You have amazing taste. I love yellow too!
The interns think the dress is Dolce & Gabbana. It might be, but I couldn’t find any pictures of it from the runway. Searching, though I did find that this dress…
…from Tory Burch’s Spring 2007 collection came close. If you want an option you can wear *now*, slap a belt around this $154 Diane Von Furstenberg 3/4 length dress…
…and you’re good to go!
Next up Penne says, “This coat was mentioned by you in a previous blog but when I looked on www.shopbop.com I couldn’t find it.”
“…Who made it? And do you know anywhere else I can purchase? I have to have it!!”
Hey Penne! The coat is Rachel Roy’s Francesco Long Reversible Jacket. It used to be available on www.shopbop.com, but the season has passed. If you still want the same look, Elita suggests trying this Donna Karan Organza-Lined Trenchcoat…
…available for an exorbitant price at www.saks.com. Another option? Visit www.rachelroy.com for a store near you. Maybe she has a summer alternative!
Next up Jenny asks, “I sooo want a pair of pants with suspenders and I have no idea where to look. Please help!!!!!!”
Intern Elita also spearheaded this one and said, “Suspenders were a trend appearing in the Spring 06 collections of Marc Jacobs, Lacoste and Luella, but are a bit tougher to find now. Bluefly.com has these Marni cropped pants on sale for $300…”
These Robert Rodriguez pants would be great for work and are a steal at $75 but are only available in limited sizes…
…for $69 at www.guess.com.
Lastly Candance says: “Currently I’m looking for a job and would just like some style tips on what to wear to an interview. I want something more fashionable and
updated. PLEASE HELP!! ;)â€
Hey Candace. Great question. I’m thinking that you’re interviewing for a position in a creative field. I’d say stick to traditional items with a twist. You can never go wrong with classic black and white, but in order to leave a good impression, spice it up a bit! Wear a button down shirt, but pop one on that has ruffles, a ribbon tie, or a cool collar. Wear a demure skirt, but make sure it has eye catching hem details like a fish tail, pleats or gathering. And sport accessories that pack a punch (i.e. instead of regular leather, wear something in a bright color or patent leather). These items should give you an idea of what to look for:
Hey Guys, So intern Suzie stepped in to show me how fuchsia’s really done. Read on… Suzie here, just wanting to share with you guys my favorite color of the summer: fuchsia! Claire, did such a wonderful job with whetting your palates with this fashion forward color. Here I am to serve the entree. I love the follow looks: Check out Misa Hylton(in the middle). You can purchase her tunic at her website, www. madisonstarcouture.com. It retails for $349. Cameron Diaz shows us how it’s done in a fuchsia gown with contrasting accessories… Solange likes it short and hot in this thigh skimming club banger… And Rihanna teases with a simple fuchsia accent… While this color is amazing when put together correctly, just know your limit or it can be a disaster. Like this… She knows she was wrong. Just dead wrong. I hope you guys are inspired to pick up this spicy color. When you’re feeling down it’s a sure pick me up! Always remember…dress to impress. ~Suzie Hope that wasn’t too much of one color for one day:)
“I’m not ashamed of what I am and that I have curves and that I’m thick…I like my body.”–Alicia Keys.
Hey Guys!
This week’s Style File profiles R&B crooner, pianist, and musician extraordinaire…
Alicia Keys.
Ms. Keys may not be the best dressed woman out there, but she has had a heck of a style evolution…especially when you consider how she used to roll.
Remember the corn rows…
..crazy hats…
…acid washed jean sets…
and beads…?
They were a hot mess! They simply took away from her gorgeous face.
Anything would’ve been an improvement…and now Ms. Keys more than passes the fashion bill with sleak looks and form flattering fits. Let’s take a look:
For red carpets, Ms. Keys favors short or long strapless frocks in basic colors like black, white or cream…
And while her casual steeze sometimes throws back to her old days…
For the most part she holds it down with wrap dresses in bold colors:
Trench coats with red accessory accents…
…and bootcut or straight legged jeans with simple yet flattering tops…
Cute!
Want her look for less? Try these items:
Top Row: Driving Gloves, $26, www.bloomingdales.com; Laser Cut Poplin Tube Dress, $148, www.ardenb.com.
Bottom Row: Matte Jersey Wrap Dress, $69, www.victoriassecret.com; BCBGMAXAZRIA Ivory Crocheted Deep V-neck Sweater, $105, www.bluefly.com.
Smootches!
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