Ombre items–frocks, bags, and shoes that go from a darker color gradient to light–have been popping up on several celebrities of note. The bold design–done the right way–can look very chic and fashion forward, while maintaining an essential element of fun.

Mary J. Blige looks divine in a floor length ombre gown…

…whose variable brown and tan shades play up her platinum hair.

Beauty Thandie Newton looks like she’s dip dyed in hot pink…
…in a dress that goes from bright to white then black in a snap.
Tia Mowry opts for a more subtle color palette…
…with black fading into stylish steel gray.
And J. Lo adopts the trend, but keeps it safe…
…carrying a bag in lieu of a full on ombre outfit.
To get the look, go with the following dresses:
Left to Right: Jay Godfrey Ombre Tank Dress, $495, www.saks.com; Single Silk Ombre Dress, $290, www.neimanmarcus.com; Ombre Dip Dye Dress, $84, www.asos.com.
For just a splash, slip on these shoes…
Left to Right: AK Anne Klein Women’s Ombre Pump, $89, www.endless.com; Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, $384, www.shopbop.com; Darby Ombre Peep-Toe Pumps, $25, www.target.com.

For ombre bliss, these bags will do the trick:

Left to Right: Shadow Large Frame Bag, $115, www.guess.com; Oasis Padlock and Fob Bag, $77, www.asos.com.
That does it. See some of y’all tonight!
Smootches!

*To Review, deets for tonight’s fiesta:
What: Fashion Bomb Meet & Greet
Where: Te Casan, 382 West Broadway between Broome and Spring.
When: 6 -9pm
Why: Because I love you. No seriously.
See ya there!