Swagger Paris has the scoop on one of fashion’s coolest collaborations and new accessories, R.E.M x Maison Martin Margiela’s Cassette Tape Necklace:
The versatile charm is perfect for those of you who grew up in an era before Itunes when cassette tapes were the ish.
Wear it on your wrist, ear, or neck for fashion versatility.
Only 199 are available at select Maison Martin Margiela concept stores. Check for store locations and more here.
If you loved Alicia Keys’ Giorgio Armani dress at the American Music Awards, but don’t have Armani money, you can get her look for less with this Armani Exchange $99 Origami Pleated Party Dress:
Mix and match with these affordable separates to compete her colorful red carpet look:
Fashion Bomb friend and handbag rental haven Avelle will take 50% off all designer in-stock rentals tomorrow as an expression of thanks to their customers:
Rent Chanel for $200 per month, Louis Vuitton for as low as $62 per month, and Coach for $30!
Cyber Monday will also be “Golden Ticket Day” and every item rented that day will come with a little additional thank you from Avelle. Also, three lucky Avelle customers will find a gift card worth $500 in rental credits packed alongside their items!
Check out the stock at www.avelle.com and get to renting!
Smootches!
If the winter weather has done a number on your skin, rejuvenate and lift with EliteSkin’s Elite Serum:
The daily eye serum gets rid of puffiness, dark circles, and makes you look bright and refreshed.
EliteSkin has also launched an Age Defying System, which uses the Elite Serum, the Elite Wrinkle Eraser, and the V-Covery Cream, which is a neck & chest cream.
For more info and to purchase, visit www.eliteserum.com or www.eliteskin.com. Read reviews at the Elite Serum Review.
Arlenis Pena covers Trace Magazine’s new Black Girls Rule! Issue:
The issue itself is chock full of interesting spreads and great reads.
Check it out and download a PDF at www.trace212.com.
Guest Blogger Danielle from the Style and Beauty Doctor keeps bringing the beauty bombs, and today teaches you lovelies how to apply the makeup equivalent of fashion’s LBD: The Smoky Eye!
Read on for tips on how to apply this classic look for holiday parties, date nights, and beyond!
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Makeup trends come and go, but the smoky eye remains. Makeup veterans can perfect a smoky eye in their sleep, but makeup novices might need some help, so I’ve broken down the steps to help you get yours!
You’ll need: an eyeshadow base (like MAC Paints or Urban Decay Primer Potion), a dark eyeshadow (black, navy, gray, burgundy, navy blue, etc), a medium tone shade (try one close to your skin tone), a highlight shade (a shade 2-3 shades lighter than your skin tone or a light silvery or sheer gold shade), a medium sized eyeshadow blending brush (like MAC #224), a large sized eyeshadow brush (like MAC #217), eyeliner, mascara, and false lashes (optional).
The most simple way to create a smoky eye (like Rihanna’s above) is to line your eyes with a dark eyeliner pencil (black, bronze, purple, green, whatever color you choose) and then smudge the line upwards with either a eyeshadow brush like MAC#214, a Q-tip or the tip of a makeup sponge. Follow with two to three coats of mascara.
To get a bit fancy with it, you’ll need to layer your products for the boldest, longest-lasting smoky eye.
Here’s how:
1. Since a smoky eye can get a bit messy, it may make sense for you to do your eye makeup before any face makeup (so you don’t ruin your foundation with dark shadow fallout).
2. Apply your eyeshadow base all over your eye lid (including the brow bone). You can use your fingers–dont worry, no one’s watching.
3. Apply your medium tone shade to the lid with the medium blending brush. Be sure to carefully blend all over.
4. Apply the highlight shade to your brow bone. A highlight helps to frame the eye and “finish” your eye look.
5. There are many different shapes to play around with when it comes to the smoky eye, but here are some tips for applying the dark shade for your eye shape:
Close set eyes: apply the dark shadow color in a sideways V shape at the outer ends of the eyes with the large blending brush (to get a nice smooth look, blend in a quick circular motion so that there are no harsh lines). Dot the highlight shade in the inner corners of the eyes to “create space” and open up the eyes.
Deep Set Eyes: these eyes are already naturally defined, but to bring this eye shape out more, use highlight in the inner corners and go a little heavy on the dark shade in the crease.
Hooded eyes: the crease seems to be “hidden” by the upper fold of skin on this eye shape, so focus on the outer V area of the eye when it comes to placing the dark shade.
Monolid: since this eye shape has no defined crease, you’ll have to create one with a dark shadow. After applying your highlight and medium shade, move your large blending brush where the crease would be in a “windshield wiper” back and forth motion with the dark shadow color.
Almond: this eyeshape is more symmetrical than its cousins, so you can play around with different shapes.
Wide set eyes: in order to “close” the space in between wide set eyes, use your dark shade in the inner corners of the eyes.
6. After applying your dark shade, line your eyes with eyeliner (I love MUFE Aqua Eyes for pencil, Stila Smudge Pots for gel, and MAC Liquidlast Liner for liquid).
7. Apply 2-3 coats of mascara to finish. (Maybelline Lash Stiletto or L’oreal Voluminous are two to try)
8. For some extra vava voom apply false lashes. Check out How to Get Luxurious Lashes for a quick guide on how to apply lashes.
And you’re done! Once you get the hang of it, play around with different colors and shapes to see what cool looks you can come up with. Then just try and stop blowing kisses at your fierce reflection.
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Great tips, as always! I might be pulling out the smoky eye for my Thanksgiving Dinner Party on Thursday!
And y’all, I’ve found that those three color compacts help so much with this! Just place the medium color on your lid, place the lightest color just beneath your brow bone, then use the darkest color in your crease to create the smoky eye illusion. If you need the most simple tools possible (like me) try these:
Smootches!
Hey Bombshells!
Today I was having lunch with a friend by Rue de Rivoli and couldn’t help but take a picture of this fly Parisian fashionista:
Her smart readers, cool hairstyle, skinny jeans and boots were on point, but I was really into her cape. The style is a great alternative to a coat and works well if the weather chez vous is more mild (as it is here) than brisk. If you love the look, too, get it with these :
What do you think of her style?
First time Fashion Bomber DJ Subs had a pressing wardrobe query. He said, “I wonder if u can find me high top boat shoes like the fresh ones in this photo?”
Sure thing! We found you an assortment of styles at numerous price points:
We’ve had Bombshells from Texas, Tennessee, New Jersey, and more! Today we’re bringing it to the Midwest with Ciera from Chicago:
She says, “I would describe my style as kinda edgy but always feminine.”
“…My favorite color is black…”
“…I love to pair it with white or hot pink. Whichever one I’m feeling that day.”
OK Ciera! You certainly know what looks good on you, and you work it.
What do you guys think of her style?
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.
