My friend sent me over this fun fashion video, and I had to post:

In 1930, designers were asked to predict what would be fashionable in the year 2000. Some ideas like pants and the cantilever heel have in fact come to fruition. Others, not so much.

What do you think of their predictions?

I smell a Halloween costume coming on!!
Normally demure Kelly Rowland donned a metallic paneled catsuit to an event last night that was strikingly similar to a silver number Amber Rose wore to SwaggMedia’s Persona Magazine Launch:

Sure the colors are different, but both outfits boast a plunging neckline, contrast panels, and an *ahem* tight fit.

Though Amber Rose and catsuit go together like milk and coffee, I think perhaps Kelly Rowland brought it home in this toe-to-toe. Her dark tendrils play well against her catsuit’s gold, black, and gray tones, and everything from her booties to bedazzled earrings make the outfit shine.

Amber certainly looks saucy…but perhaps it’s those albino contacts that throw her look off.

What do you think?

*Update* According to Love B Scott, the ladies are wearing catsuits from designer Pam Hogg’s Fall 2009 collection:

It’s a cold Friday in Paris, so I’m staying inside!
Thankfully there are lots of Mail Bombs on tap–let’s go!
First up, Maggie says, “I love Rihanna’s jacket in the picture below!”

“…Do you know who designs it?”
According to several sources, Rih is wearing this Rick Owens’ $3,839 Shearling Peplum Jacket:

The asymmetrical oversized collar jacket is quite a splurge, but you can get Rihanna’s whole look for less here.

Stephanie was totally in love with Ashanti’s pink feathered dress:

She says, “I have been searching since last week for the designer of the dress Ashanti wore to the Empire State building lighting in New York. I thought she looked very beautiful. Can someone please help find the designer of this pink feathered hem dress??”
Hey Stephanie! Industrious reader Martha found that Ashanti is wearing this $310 Notte by Marchesa Strapless silk-georgette dress:

If you just love the silhouette and don’t mind going for a different color, we did find a few more affordable options in black:

Good luck!

Tanise says, “I have been looking for boots similar to these for some time now, but can only find clunky ones.”

“… Would love to find this exact pair or a similar alternative.”
Sure! Here are some high and low priced options:

Pssst, get Lala’s complete look for less here.

Next, in a Male Mail Bomb, Ernest says, “I’m e-mailing you today regarding a few pairs of shades…I’m looking for the shades Trey Songz and Fabolous were wearing in the new Trey Songz video “Say Ahh…”

“…Please help me if you can…. “

Of course! We did a quick search and found that Fabolous is wearing this pair of $180 Double Down NYC EightyFourSeries Blue Shades:

And it looks like Trey might be wearing these $400 Marc Jacobs Sunglasses from Ssense.com:

Hope that was helpful!

Now for some wardrobe queries!

Alicia from Brooklyn says, “I need some help!  My friend’s wedding is coming up next month in the beautiful country of Trinidad and Tobago and it’s an African themed wedding.  Could you give me some tips on what to wear to the wedding without breaking the bank? I would really appreciate it!  Thank you so much!!”

For weddings, I always love to wear cute dresses! And since you’re going to the Caribbean, you can still flaunt strapless or sleeveless styles. Check out these cute options with ethnic prints and vibrant colors:

Next, Adora says, “I have a date to the Ballet here in Boston. The last time I went to the ballet I was a kid, so I got away with wearing whatever. Now as an adult I have no clue what to wear. I love dresses, skirts and more edgy fashion. I want to still look sexy and young (I am only 22) but appropriately dressed! Could you please help with some outfit options?”
For the ballet, I would play with the idea of a tutu, rocking an age appropriate dress or skirt with a layered hem paired with a grown up blazer or cardigan. Add a little sauce with a cute heel and shimmering clutch. Here are a few ideas:

Lastly, my homegirl over at A Belle in Brooklyn (www.abelleinbk.com) was looking for a black leather jacket that was under $350. We found the following for ya!

That does it for today!
Have great weekends!
Smootches!

Socialite Genevieve Jones made an appearance a few nights ago at the 2009 MAD Paperball Gala. As a host committee member and regular on the social circuit, she had to reach into her fashionable arsenal for clothes in simple colors that she could mix and match. For the event she coordinated a cute black and white t-shirt with a patterned skirt, statement making suede platform heels, and a black bolero.

Love it?

Be inspired by her singular look with these pieces:

Style Note: Owning neutrals is the key to a fashionable wardrobe, so stock up on separates in black, white, and gray so you can mix and match. To make it work remember, your shoe game must be on point! You don’t have to spend a ton, but you should strive to make a splash!

Nitrolicious has the following scans of uber accessories designer Melody Ehsani’s Fall 2009 Lookbook:

I LOVE Melody Ehsani’s pieces–LOVE!! I’m putting a couple three finger rings, earrings, and statement necklaces on my Christmas Wish List.
If you can’t wait until the holidays, you can purchase her collection at www.melodyehsani.com or www.karmaloop.com.

Beyonce stunted at a Samantha Thavasa event in Tokyo wearing a cute layered black sweetheart dress, platform blue pumps, and a metallic bag. She accessorized her simple chic look with gold hoops and a charm necklace.

If you want Bey’s look for less, try these affordable options:

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Hey Fellas!
Our friends over at Stuff Fly People Like know what’s hot:

Layering.
They say, “The Fly Guys Layer it up for the Summer/ Fall/ Winter Transition. Fall and Spring are the best Season’s to layer up in a FLY way.”
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Smootches!!

Givenchy created an alluring pair of cut out Lace Booty Sandals, but at $840, it was only a matter of time before it spawned lower priced versions. Enter Wet Seal’s $15 Strappy Lace Heel.

The lower priced version is made out of PVC instead of leather and lace, but you can still manage to add some edge to your look with the 4 inch heels.

The choice is yours! Get both options here:

Hey!
So I was perusing Angel of Concrete Loop’s new blog, Angel on Fire, and came across a post promoting men’s style blog, Street Etiquette. When she called the creators of Street Etiquette, Trav and Josh, the next generation of fashion, of course I had to check ’em out!

On Street Etiquette Trav and Josh offer their thoughts on what’s hot for men, and take their recommendations a step further by snapping pictures of themselves rocking the latest trends…

For fall, they were feeling Cowichan Knit Sweaters and Duffle Bags, so took pix rocking the looks:

Then followed their photo shoot with numbered collages featuring items you need to cop–now!

In addition to their uber creative takes on trends, the boys also hit up events like Fashion Week, snapping pictures and making lovely collages along the way:

What do you think?

If you love, be sure to check ’em out at www.streetetiquette.com–and tell ’em the Fashion Bomb sent you!

Smootches!

PS Check out this video of the guys below:

HOT!