Catherine’s Plus Size Clothing’s ‘Real Woman’ Model Search

Listen up Bombshells!
Catherines plus-size clothing is looking for the new face of their upcoming campaign through a “real women” model search!

Real Women Model Search Catherines plus-size clothing

The deadline for entries is November 30 via the Web site (www.catherines.com). The prizes are fantastic and include a $1,000 Catherines shopping spree, a trip to NYC, and an exclusive 2-year contract with Dorothy Combs Models Inc — America’s premier modeling agency for plus size talent!
What are you waiting for?
Find out more at www.catherines.com.

Fashion Bombshells of the Day : Randi and Alison from New York

So submissions for Fashion Bombshell of the Day have been slow, but when we get pix in our inbox, they’re always hot!
Today we have friends Randi and Alison from New York:

The Fashion Bomb

How cute are they?
The girls are certified Fashion Bomb Devotees, and snapped this picture while out celebrating Randi’s birthday. Randi chose a deep v-neck brown dress, topped off with yellow, black, and pink sandals. Alison looks super fly in a pink embellished ruffle blouse, ripped jeans, and gold sandals set off by a neon pink pedicure.
What do you think?
And have you sent in YOUR picture??? Fellas, you can send in your pics too!

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.

Trend Report: Velvet

Hey Bombshells!
It’s Vuitton here with a trend report!
Fall is here, and in full swing…and with fall comes those chilly days and nights.
What better way to cover up than with velvet?

Ciara Fefe Dobson Velvet Celebrity

No longer for ugly, oversized sweaters, this luxe fabric adds a certain sophistication with just the right amount of sass and sexiness.

Solange Knowles Velvet

Get the look with the pieces below…
Skirts:

Dresses:

Jackets and vests:

Men, you can get down with the trend as well!
Take cues from Tyrese, Joe, Method Man, and Yeezie who look dapper in velvet blazers:

Men Style Velvet Joe Tyrese

Kanye West Method Man Velvet Blazers

Get the look with these:

What do you guys think?

~Vuitton
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Get the Look : Parisian Male Street Style

So yesterday after my MAC shopping trip, I stumbled across these uber fashionable Parisian men:

Paris Men Street Style

Their colorful, updated b-boy look mixed 80’s bright colors with modern sunglasses, hats, and sneakers.

What do you think? Fellas, if you want a similar look for yourself, try these:

Get the Look : Rihanna in Ripped Jeans and Fishnets

Rihanna hit the town recently in a cute wide collar leather jacket, ripped boyfriend jeans worn over fishnets, and leather booties.

Rihanna Ripped Jeans Fishnets

She switched up her regular style by slicking back her blonde bangs.

Love her look?

Get it with these:

Video : Dirty Money “Angels” Official Music Video

Since Diddy’s Dirty Money group looks so dern fly, I was more than excited to see this Official Music Video for their single Angels:

DIrty Money Video

Hmm, I was expecting some singing…or at least to hear the new girl, Kaleena, blow.
Womp.
Ah well.
What do you guys think of the song?

Designer Spotlight : Australia’s Thulie Ellis

Hey Bombshells!
Sticking to our international credo, today we wanted to introduce you to Thulie Ellis, a South African born, Sydney based designer. Thulie recently launched her first womenswear line called “Reflections on the Silver Screen.” The supremely pretty collection aptly mixes femininity and glamour. Take a look:

Thulie Ellis Collection

Thulie Ellis Australia Collection

Thulie Ellis Australia Collection

Thulie Ellis Australia Collection

Thulie Ellis Australia Collection

Thulie Ellis Collection

Thulie targets both the conservative and the bad a$$ by mixing soft ruffles for day, and light catching sequins for night.
Keep your eyes peeled for Thulie’s forthcoming website, www.thulie.com.au.
Until then, what do you think of the line?

NYC Event: Harlem Fashion Row Honoring Stephen Burrows *Tomorrow*

If you’re in New York and are free tomorrow night, be sure to drop in to the Harlem Fashion Row Presentation Honoring Fashion Bomb friend and legendary designer Stephen Burrows.
The show will feature designers Dinna Soliman, Lialia, and Jose Duran (who we wrote about here):

Harlem-Fashion-Row

The show will benefit Brotherhood SisterSol, a youth centered non profit based in Harlem.
Tickets are still available to purchase at www.ticketleap.com.

Splurge of the Day : Emanuel Ungaro Very Hot Strappy Pumps

Failed Lindsay Lohan Collabo’s aside, the house of Ungaro shows it’s still got that swagger with these aptly named Very Hot Strappy Pumps:

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The $930 stunners would look great with anything from a pair of jeans to a short slate gray wool dress. Get yours plus a few outfit options here:

Steal of the Day : Marc Jacobs Lola Perfume

Can’t splurge on a Marc Jacobs frock? Get the next best thing with his intoxicating Lola Perfume:

Marc Jacobs Lola Perfume

The $65 fragrance smells of sensuous florals blooming with a signature note of fuchsia peony. Not only does it smell good–the bottle is a functional piece of art!
Get yours here: