With booties being such a hot trend for fall, it’s inevitable that ideas would have crossed over in the design of these two booties:

Both have peep-toes, buckles, and very similar wedges, but Chloe Sevingy for Opening Ceremony’s $625 Mutli Buckle Wedge Booties have more buckles than Surface To Air’s $425 Buckle Sandal, and they’re a little more ornate. Both are also splurges, but Chloe’s are a little more costly at $625: exactly a $200 difference between them and the Surface To Air’s. But the obvious question still remains…which would you rock?

~Vuitton

As if the Paris Vogue Lara Stone Blackface editorial wasn’t enough, V Magazine has emerged with a trump card: Sasha Pivovarova in blackface posing opposite Heidi Mount in their November issue:

It’s funny, a large majority of my French friends of African descent really didn’t find the Paris Vogue Lara Stone editorial offensive at all. Because they don’t have the same history of struggle in Europe, they weren’t quick to cite the race card– they viewed the blackface photos as bizarre at worst.

Which brings us to V. This is an American magazine, so they should know better, right? Or is there something we’re missing here? Is painting your skin another color simply a new fashion trend?

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Both Will Smith and Tyler Perry popped on cute Newsboy Caps for their red carpet appearances at the Screening of Push:

The look is a favorite amongst Hollywood’s hottest men as it adds a touch of sophistication to more casual outfits.

Fellas, get the look with these options:

Hey Guys!

So while the site was updating to rid itself of 500 Errors, we tapped Danielle of one of the most thorough beauty and style blogs, TheStyleandBeautyDoctor.com, for a fun post! She blesses us with a few tips about the do’s and don’ts of wearing concealer, inspired by this pic of Taraji P. Henson:

Read on, and enjoy!

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Jodi, my Jodi *sigh* When used correctly, concealer can help you fake the look of a full night’s sleep, cover up that pesky dark spot a sneaky pimple left behind, or even highlight your brow bone area. However when used incorrectly, you run the risk of the “reverse raccoon” eye that has sadly put its tight grip on our girl Taraji Henson.

I’m sure you Taraji fans out there are wondering how does this happen and how you can avoid it like the plague. Well, The Style and Beauty Doctor has got both the diagnosis and the cure to this makeup faux pas:

1. Apply foundation first and then concealer. Sometimes you can conceal the area with just foundation and won’t even need concealer. Layering too much makeup on an area actually does the opposite; instead of concealing the area, you draw more attention to it.

2. Put concealer on with your fingers or put a bit of it on the back of your hand and then use a concealer brush or makeup wedge to apply it. This helps to warm the concealer so it will go on the skin smoothly.

3. Never use an undereye concealer more than a shade lighter than your skin tone (this is the unfortunate tip the Oscar nominee skipped). You will only make the undereye area appear more obvious (ok, and tragic).

4. Set concealer with a light dusting of loose powder. Try Becca Fine Loose Finishing Powder (this is my holy grail powder since it comes in tons of shades, covers beautifully, but wears like skin—it is soooo worth every penny)

Check out three of the best concealers I’ve ever laid my hands on. They’re great since they come in varying shades for women of color and conceal like nobody’s business.

1. Stila Perfecting Concealer $23 at Sephora 2. MAC Full Coverage Foundation in Orange (this stuff takes dark spots out of darker skin tones (think NC and NW 40 or darker. use it only in the spots where you need it before you apply foundation) visit MAC Pro for retail locations or call 1-800-866-6464 to order over the phone 3. Becca Compact Concealer $38 at Becca

Women of color should choose a honey-yellow or salmon based concealer when covering the under eye area. Honey-yellow and salmon colors help to cancel out dark spots and redness.

Now that you’re armed with tools for great concealer, don’t let Taraji’s misstep happen to you.

~Danielle

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Duly noted!

Check out Danielle’s Blog for more tips on style and beauty!

Log on to www.thestyleandbeautydoctor.com–and tell her the Fashion Bomb sent ya!

Smootches!

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My dearest Bombshells,
I can’t apologize more for our outage last week. The Fashion Bomb web team was trying harder than ever to handle our persistent 500 errors, and it seemed they were a bit overwhelmed technically:

If it were up to me, it would have never happened, but sometimes things are beyond your control…and you have to roll with the punches.
Check in soon for all the hotness we have saved from last week plus even more celeb style, looks for less, and fashion fun!
We missed you!!!!
xoxo,
The Fashion Bomb

PS We are actually looking for a *new* webmaster. If you think you have what it takes, shoot us an e-mail at thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Thanks!

Hey!

So I was on AOL Black Voices and stumbled across an article about a new brand of Oprah certified jeans called CJ by Cookie Johnson:

The brand, described as, “The perfect jeans for real women with real booties,” was created in collaboration between Magic Johnson’s wife, Cookie, and Michael Glasser, founder of Seven For All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity, and Rich & Skinny. Ranging in price from $140-$200, the jeans have lots of fabulous stretch, and go from a size 2-18.

The comments on the post exploded, as most women said that $140+ was way too much to spend on jeans. They maintained that you could get the curvy denim look for less with more affordable PZI’s. It made me think: what kind of jeans do you guys prefer?

I’ll admit, I was a slave to Seven for all Mankind for a long time–I loved their cool whiskered materials and ample stretch! But as I threw out my favorite pair most recently thanks to a completely rubbed away thigh area, I had to reconsider those $150 + expenditures. I just bought a pair of Hudson jeans, but they’re pretty pricey too…my little sister swears by Forever 21 denim, but I’m not sure.

What works for you?

It’s almost November–high time to start thinking about investing in your cold weather wardrobe!

Every day this week, the Fashion Bomb will be offering you items and options for your Fall/Winter Wardrobe Checklist.

First up? Coats:

A classic coat is an integral part to any outfit–you wear it all the time for warmth, fashion, and function. When looking for a new look, choose something you can mix and match with most separates and accessories in your wardrobe. Read on for 50+ coats for men and women–at every budget:

Under $100:

If you want to go crazy with color or patterns, do so with a low cost option that you won’t mind giving away or consigning once the season passes:

$100-$250:

Splurge on a great seasonless wool or puffy down in a fashionable neutral that melds well with your look. When shopping for wool, be sure to perform the wrinkle test: squeeze a bit of fabric in your hand for about 15 seconds, then look to see if it’s wrinkled. If the fabric bounces back, you’ll look pressed and fresh dressed for the winter. If not, leave it on the rack!

$250 +:

Save the big bills for great names that are synonymous with quality. I personally have a Mackage coat that I *love*. It feature black heavy wool,  an interesting funnel neck, and a chic belt that makes any outfit super stylish.  Even though I bought it years ago, it always seems on trend and fun. Get something similar with these:


Guys, we’ve got you too!

For winter, go for a classic peacoat or a warm down number in a fun or neutral color:

Turn your swag on with these options:

Stay tuned tomorrow for Part Two of The Fashion Bomb’s Fall / Winter Checklist!

Stumbled upon this piping hot new video by Chris Brown:

I was expecting a heart stopping dance sequence…seems these guys just sort’ve threw something together last minute.
That said, seems Chris has taken to the gym to meditate on his past transgressions…shawty is looking built! Right?
What do you think of the video?