Kesh x Hype Means Nothing

Fashion Bomb friend Kesh (who we wrote about here) is the latest artist to join the ranks of Hype Means Nothing:

Kesh Hype Means Nothing

You may remember, we reported on Hype Means Nothing’s cool tee’s in this vintage Paris Boutique Spotlight:

Hype Means Nothing T-shirts

It seems Kesh put a unique spin on the ‘finger glasses’ look, instead going for a complete ‘hands over the eyes’ steeze:

Kesh Hype Means Nothing

To purchase Hype Means Nothing tees online, visit their website www.hypemeansnothing.com and purchase at www.buymeansnothing.com. They’re a splurge, but Kesh just reinforced what we already knew: the line is hot!

Spotted @ Paris Most Wanted

Dangerous Trend Alert : Spikes!

Amber Alert!
The studs of last season have been reupped and replaced by sharp, shiny spikes!

Rihanna Spike Fashion

Rihanna Spikes Fashion

Extra Rated R Rihanna has been going hard with spiked shoulders, dresses, and full on tracksuits for publicity parties and red carpet events.

Lady Gaga Spike Fashion

Of course not too far behind is the imfamous Lady Gaga who wears spiked, hooded, painful looking bodysuits.

Alicia Keys Spikes Fashion

Even the normally demure Alicia Keys went for a spiked edge rocking a sparkly silver cuff.

Melody Thornton Spikes Fashion

And red carpet regularMelody Thornton took the look to a new level with a spike lapel jacket and matching boots. As an aside, do we have a new Style Star on our hands?

If you want to incorporate the look into your everyday life, do so with fun accessories like shoes, necklaces, and bracelets:

Will you be trying this trend?

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Fashion Bombshell of the Day : Jakeedah from Atlantic City

We’re taking it back up North for today’s Bombshell: Jakeedah from Atlantic City, New Jersey:

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The Jersey stylista is currently a Coors Light promotional model, but says, “ Although being a promo model is pretty cookie cutter I like to use accessories to set myself apart from the other girls.”

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She continues, “I live in Atlantic City, NJ and being near Philly and New York City has allowed me to develop a style that merges elements from both cities (with a touch of Jersey flair in there too).

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“I love fashion and style and write a fashion blog called Diary of a Style Addict (diaryofastyleaddict.typepad.com).”

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Wow, unofficial poll, how many of you guys are bloggers as well?

At any rate, Jakeedah, feeling those fingerless gloves and your hair! Represent!

What do you think of today’s Bombshell?

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.

Style Inspiration : If Your Girl Only Knew by Aaliyah

Missy Elliott, Timbaland, 702, Lil’ Kim and Ginuwine all made cameos for Aaliyah’s 1996 leather laced video, “If Your Girl Only Knew.” Though the clip dropped over 10 years ago (can you believe it?), a few elements like black nail polish, dark plum lipstick, and fingerless gloves have made a comeback on contemporary starlets. Get a vibe for this seminal video in leather pants, cropped vests, and motorcycle boots:

Style Inspiration If Your Girl Only Knew Aaliyah

Aaliyah Fashion If Your Girl Only Knew

Throw in some dark makeup and a futuristic white chair to truly complete the look:


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Cool Online Find : I-Toc Watches

If you’re the type who is always looking for a conversation timepiece, check out I-Toc watches created by Sean Zoega out of London:

I-toc Watches

The funky multicolored tickers retail for about $100 at www.i-toc.com.

Steal of the Day: Forever 21 Criss Cross Suedette Boots

Rihanna debuted Christian Louboutin’s NiToiNiMoi Boots during Paris Fashion Week in Blue, and a few months later, voila Forever 21’s answer:

Forever 21 Criss Cross Christian Louboutin

Rihanna Christian Louboutin NiToiNiMoi Boots

The Criss Cross Suedette Boots capture the essence of the $1,195 Loubies, but ring it at a more recession friendly $32.80.
Purchase either option here:

Bob Qui? Karl Lagerfeld Gives Spongebob a Makeover

Karl Lagerfeld shows he has a sense of humor, making over SpongeBob SquarePants in his likeness:

Spongebob Karl Lagerfeld

The gold Bob is outfitted in Karl Style with dark shades, fingerless gloves and a white shirt and tie. The “Bob Qui?” (Bob Who?) sign references that funny “Karl Who” T-shirt by Naco that flew off shelves in Colette.
While we would hope this gold SpongeBob is for sale, it was actually created for a Parisian auction benefiting WWF. It’s sale generated 1,000 euros (about $1,500 USD).
As an aside, does anyone else love SpongeBob like I do?!? That show cracks me up!
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Splurge of the Day : Jennifer Lopez’ Elizabeth and James “Valley” Lace Up Booties

Jenny from the block was spied wearing these lovely $234 Valley Lace up Booties by Olsen Twins designed line Elizabeth and James:

Jennifer Lopez Elizabeth and James Brown Booties

Jennifer Lopez Elizabeth and James Brown Booties

JLo paired the cute brown beauts with cropped jeans and an easy gray sweater.

I must say, the Olsens’ line is pretty hot! You always expect celebrity lines to be hmm worthy, but you can tell those two know a thing or two about style!

If you want to splurge of Jenny’s booties, get ’em here.

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Men’s Fashion Flash : Pharrell in Christian Louboutin Louis Studded Sneakers

Upscale Hype scooped Pharrell wearing Christian Louboutin’s $1200 Studded Louis Sneakers:

Pharrell Christian Louboutin Louis Studded Sneakers

Louboutin stilettos and sandals are certified hits with female bombshells–seems Loubie is also moving in on the fellas in the sneaker realm.
What do you guys think of the look?
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Style Verdict : The No Pants Look

For me, it all started with Beyoncé in the Single Ladies video:

Beyonce Single Ladies

Three curvaceous, svelte ladies danced it out in nothing more than heels, tights, and a skin clinging black leotard:

Beyonce Single Ladies

They looked scorchingly hot, and it seems in short shrift I began noticing everyone walking around with the ‘no pants’ look:

Lady Gaga No Pants

No Pants Lady Gaga

The fashionable and trendsetting Lady Gaga is a die hard fan.

Sienna Miller No Pants

Sienna Miller has been snapped in the silhouette.

Amber Rose Primal Atlanta

And as we saw in yesterday’s Hot or Hmm, Amber Rose loves ‘no pants’ as well.

The look is unquestionably sexy and recession friendly.  With a bodysuit you can show off your legs with a pair of sheer or patterned tights while saving money on bottoms.

What do you think? Can you see yourself rocking this look?