Today, in a Wardrobe Query, Angela asks, “I recently saw a piece you all did on varsity jackets for men, but are there any varsity jackets for women? Like the ones that the Dirty Money girls are wearing in that one picture with Diddy?”
Hey Angela!
Though Varsity Jackets are on trend for men, we were able to find you a handful of fashionable Varsity Jackets for women:
They’re not as colorful as the men’s options, so perhaps to really get the look you can purchase a men’s Varsity Jacket in a small size. To see a few hot options, check out our Men’s Varsity Jacket post!
Fabulous fashion designer Rick Owens recently shared his 10 Rules of Style with Details Magazine, offering his unique takes on how to accessorize, tailor, and more.
If you haven’t heard of Rick Owens, he started his label in 1994 and is now one of the most respected designers in the industry. His impeccably sophisticated yet avant garde leather jackets and pants are favorites of trendsetters like Rihanna, and his pieces tread the line between classic and conversation piece.
Take a look at his style rules: 1. I’m not good at subtlety. If you’re not going to be discreet and quiet, then just go all the way and have the balls to shave off your eyebrows, bleach your hair, and put on some big bracelets.
2. Working out is modern couture. No outfit is going to make you look or feel as good as having a fit body. Buy less clothing and go to the gym instead.
3. I’ve lived in Paris for six years, and I’m sorry to say that the Ugly American syndrome still exists. Sometimes you just want to say ‘Stop destroying the landscape with your outfit.’ Still, from a design standpoint, I’m tempted to redo the fanny pack. I look at it as a challenge: it’s something to react against.
4. When a suit gets middle-of-the-road it kind of loses me—it has to be sharp and classic and almost forties.
5. Hair and shoes say it all. Everything in between is forgivable as long as you keep it simple. Trying to talk with your clothes is passive-aggressive.
6. There’s something a little too chatterboxy about color. Right now I want black, for its sharpness and punctuation.
7. Jean-Michel Frank, the thirties interior and furniture designer, supposedly had 40 identical double-breasted gray flannel suits. He knew himself and is a wonderful example of restraint and extravagance.
8. I hate rings and bracelets on men. I’m not a fan of man bags, or girl bags either or even sunglasses. I don’t like fussy accessories. Isn’t it more chic to be free? Every jacket I make has interior pockets big enough to store a book and a sandwich and a passport.
9. With layering, sometimes the more the better. When you layer a lot of black you’re like a walking Louise Nevelson sculpture, and that’s pretty attractive. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable is also one of the most attractive things you can do.
10. It’s funny: whenever someone talks about rules, I just want to break them. I recoil from the whole idea of rules.
I’ve gotta agree with his rules about shoes and hair–they can make an outfit.
What do you think of his fashion philosophies? Source
For Videophone, Beyonce & Lady Gaga’s most recent video/fashion collaboration, Beyonce’s stylists Ty Hunter and Momma Knowles brought it:
Beyonce donned two looks from Jean Paul Gaultier’s repertoire, including his orange tulle swimsuit with a cape from his Spring/ Summer 2010 collection and his stretch gabardine trench style bodysuit with matching thigh high boots from his couture Fall/Winter 2009 collection.
Sony Music Entertainment snatched all the videos out of cyberspace before I could get a good look at the rest of the video (why do they do this?!?), but from what I saw, ish was hot!
If you have a working link, leave it in a comment! *Thanks Sasha for the video link, hopefully it won’t get yanked down too soon!
Today our Bombshell is the fabulous Quaneshia from Memphis, Tennessee:
She says, “I’m here representing for all of the Fashion Bombers over 30!”
” …I wanted to see if I was stylish enough to be Fashion Bombshell of the day. The pictures display my style, which I think is classic and sophisticated with a few trends thrown in here and there.”
“… I truly believe that less is more and you can always make a statement with fly hair, a great personality/attitude, and awesome accessories.”
“… So, while my style is not as eccentric as the younger fashionistas, I think it’s fashion bombshell worthy!! What do you think?”
Feeling your dope hairstyle and am in love with the suit in the first pic! Very chic…you’re definitely representing for the grown and sexy!
What do you guys think of Quaneshia’s 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.
Eileen here!
I wanted to share with you a recent chat I had with Melanie Fiona at the Carol’s Daughter store in Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta, GA. Â She looked absolutely fabulous with fierce over-the-knee boots (from a London shoot), leggings and a cozy knit sweater over a Haute Hippie top:
Melanie Fiona’s album, “The Bridge,” released on October 20th in the US has taken her all over the world including Paris, Zurich and her home away from home, New York City.
So what are this Toronto born and bred bombshell’s favorite products?
She told us she uses the Carol’s Daughter Tui Leave-In Conditioner and the Almond Cookie Shea Souffle to condition both hair and skin:
Make sure you pick up her album, “The Bridge,” on iTunes and request her latest single, “It Kills Me,” which is dope, dope, dope!
Just because the weather’s dreary doesn’t mean your clothes have to be!
Liven up your wardrobe with pastel pieces to accent your gray and winter white cold temperature digs:
Experiment with a pastel pink and purple scarf, tanzanite earrings, and fun nail polish:
Wear this for a date night or casual Friday (if you’re in a creative field).
