Hey Guys!

So while of course it’s fun to analyze the styles of ever fashionable Rihanna, Beyonce, and Zoe, sometimes we’ve gotta give props to the few lovely up and comers who have their own swag, but might not be splashed on the front of every blog and magazine.

This year, The Fashion Bomb has taken the liberty of naming our own Undercover Fashion Chic Queen of 2009:

Shingai Shoniwa.

The UK born lead singer and bassist for indie rock band the Noisettes has been blazing red carpets in London and beyond in a flurry of mind blowing ensembles. Let’s take a look:

The half Zimbabwean beauty makes a splash in high hemmed frocks and layered skirts, with silhouettes that highlight her small waist and long legs.

Boldly confident and daring, she embraces everything from ruffles to bright colors, and can even make fashion faux pas’ like exposed bras and glorified hot pants look haute.

A confirmed fashionista, Shingai works the snuff out of everything from Vivienne Westwood to John Pierre Braganza, all the while accenting her look-at-me outfits with neon nails and a flattering bouffant hairstyle.

And even rocked a variation of a David Koma dress Beyoncé wore earlier in the year, but added her own flourish with a bright red bolero and multicolored purse.

What do you think of this year’s undercover fashionista?

If you love Shingai, check out this video to see her strut her stuff:

Who would you have chosen for the title?

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Hey Guys!

Today I wanted to introduce you to a hot young stylist, Fatima B:

The supremely driven Bombshell is a Fashion Director at Black Beat and Right On! Magazines, and has styled Christina Milian, Nicki Minaj, Soulja Boy, Juelz Santana, and BET’s Terrence J.

So how did such a pretty young thing get so far, so fast? She took a break from pursuing a Business Management degree to intern for 50 Cent’s stylist, where she went over and above the call of duty. She said, “I learned from her. When I was working for her, I wasn’t thinking about the pay…I wasn’t getting paid! But if she called me at 3am to do job, I did it. I was consistent, organized, and on point.“

A year and a half later, and now you’ll find Fatima styling shoots, running to showrooms, and collaborating with some of the industry’s hottest up and comers (yes, she was the brainchild behind Nicki Minaj’s fabulous Limpasse Lace Dress!):

When working with clients she says, “You have to make sure the client is comfortable in what they’re wearing. Try to get to know them and collaborate with them to come up with an image. You don’t want to to put an artist in an element where their music and style don’t match.”

Fatima referenced her childhood in Japan to inform her current client, Nicki Minaj’s look. She explains, “Nicki came to me with the idea of looking like a living doll. We collaborated to create a Harajuku Barbie.”
Regarding all the controversy surrounding Nicki’s look, she says, “Madonna did something similar in the 80’s, but it was fashion when it came to her. There’s a double standard, but people always have something to say.“

NICKI MINAJ RIGHT ON! BARBIE SHOOT SNEAK PEAK from Fatima B on Vimeo.

As for her own look, Fatima’s winter staples include her Moncler Jacket, slick thigh high boots, ripped J Brand Jeans, and her favorite faux fur vest:

In conclusion, Fatima urges you aspiring stylists out there to, “…definitely intern, and get lots of experience. You have to be hungry! Don’t do it for the money or the glamour, because a lot of the job isn’t glamorous! It’s a tough business and for some people it takes 10 years, but you just have to motivate!”

Read more about Fatima on her website, www.fatimab.com.
She’s one to watch!

Fashion Bomb friends Trav and Josh of the blog Street Etiquette recently gathered their closest friends to wax poetic about their personal definitions of style:

The fly guys teamed up with Photographer/Videographer TONE to take some dope pictures…


…and shoot the following Teaser:

GENESIS OF STYLE: MIKE from TONE on Vimeo.

Very cool.
See more pictures and read more of the story here.
What do you guys think of Street Etiquette?

Today’s Holiday Style Inspiration is for the saucy diva who wants to celebrate Christmas with mod, irreverent separates:

Wear a graphic t-shirt with a polka dot skirt, then reference the Christmas season with green tights and a spiked red clutch.
Get the look, plus a few lower priced alternatives here:

What do you think of today’s Style Inspiration?
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Enter to win a cute pair of super warm Sasha Pastry Boots designed by Vanessa and Angela Simmons. The enterprising sisters are hosting a hot giveaway just in time for the holidays!

To win, it’s simple: write to them at contest@lovepastry.com professing why you love any pair of Pastry shoes!

Not sure? Check out the collection at www.lovepastry.com. Make sure to tell them the Fashion Bomb sent ya!

Smootches!

The results are in, and Fashion Bombers have spoken!

2009’s Fashionista and Fashionable Man are Rihanna and Kanye West. Kanye smoked his counterparts with 40% of the vote, and Rihanna barely edged ahead of Solange with 44% of the votes. Are you surprised?

This year saw them steaming past their contemporaries both musically and stylistically, even coming together to collaborate on the following hits and videos:


We love ’em.
What do you think of this year’s winners?
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Not much went down this past weekend with our Favorite Bombshells. Inclement weather mixed with planning for festivities most likely kept them indoors, but those who managed to bring themselves out into the limelight showed and proved.

It’s been a while since we’ve seen Chris Tucker out and about, but he attended the 26th Annual UNCF Masked Mayor’s Ball in Atlanta looking quite dapper, as per usual.  One of our fave Atlanta Housewives, Sheree, was there as well, stepping up her glam game in a strapless gown with a red sash. When coupled with the red lip, her look is hot! I wonder if that’s She by Sheree she’s wearing?

Brandy was spotted singing at the Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood donning a gray vest, gray tank top and black trousers. While the outfit is cute enough, what really caught my eye were her suspenders! Snaps to Brandy for dressing outside the conventional box. While some may say the suspenders were a little too much, I think they were just enough to pull the look together. Hot!

Lastly, Rihanna performed last Friday Night rocking an entire Alexandre Vauthier Couture runway look to pieces. Yes, the girl loves her strong shoulders, but you can’t deny how hot she looks here. I wonder how much higher her fashion game can go up since she seems to have done it all in such a short time.

Who was your fave this weekend?
~Vuitton
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Hey!
Kristen from Georgia blesses us with the following pictures for Fashion Bombshell of the Day:




She didn’t provide any words on her style, but the pictures speak for themselves!

From casual to club cool, Kristen shows she knows what silhouettes and styles work for her. Love the blue skirt in the first picture, and I see you working those patterned tights!

What do you guys think?

And as an aside, Fashion Bombshell of the Day is one of my favorite new features of 2009! You guys have represented for multicultural fashionistas, displaying chic from St. Maarten to Baltimore to Belgium! What’s been your fave feature this year?

Smootches!

Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature that showcases the singular style and flair of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, and Fashion Bombshell of the Day Picture to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.

Today’s Holiday Inspiration is based on a 20’s inspired outfit choreographer Fatima Robinson wore to BET’s Hip Hop awards. The talented dancer looked festive in a sultry close fit pencil skirt and structured blazer, played up by a veiled hat, funky pumps, and quilted chain strap bag.


While the outfit is simply chic, Fatima made it her own with a pop of red lipstick and statement ring.
Get the look for a splurge or steal below:

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