Hey!
So whether you’re in high school, college, or beyond, this is the time of year when most student Bombshells prepare for Back to School:

Keep it sassy in class with these 50 affordable items that marry practicality with a touch of flair:

Hey Bombers!

If you’re tired of products with an overload of unknown ingredients and chemicals then you need to check out Pur Minerals. You can find fab items like foundation, bronzers, color for cheeks, eyes and lips and skincare products to get a dramatic or natural look.

Check out this 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Foundation.  It serves as a foundation, concealer, sunscreen and finishing powder and everyone across generations can use it. How fab is that?!

Also great from Pür Minerals is their Under Control Mattifying Gel which works great for oily skin as it regulates oil production and minimizes shine.  Great for the warmer months!

Their Pressed Mineral Eyeshadows are the bomb too because you actually get the color you see when you apply it with the Mineral Eye Prep. Check out this palette with 15 different shades and it comes with a how-to little manual too. Best part: it’s only $25 bucks!

Make your pout a bit sexier with their yummy Plumping Lip Gloss. Available in over 10 shades, this gloss increases volume by up to 60%.  So pucker up!

I know this all sounds amazing ladies and there is so much more I can tell you, but I want YOU to get some of these goodies for yourself! The first bombshell to tell us which British Makeup Artist began her career with fashion director Edward Enninful will win a bag full of Pur Minerals! Send your answers to thefashionbombcontest@gmail.com.

And if you’re not the lucky winner, you can definitely get your own here…

~Go forth and get gorgeous!

Eileen

This hot vid has been making the blog rounds:

Keri looks FIERCE in this viddy! Lovin the boots, jacket…everything.

The song’s kinda sick too.

Enjoy!

Rachel Roy’s new affordable line Rachel | Rachel Roy is now available at select Macy’s stores across the US!

Retailing from $60 to $300 for sportswear, $80 to $200 for footwear, $40 – $200 for jewelry and $70 to $100 for handbags, the line mixes uptown cool with downtown chic.

Take a look at a few snaps from the collection’s Fall 2009 Lookbook:

Will you be running to Macy’s to pick up a few items?

PS For those of you in NYC, drop into Rachel’s sample sale tomorrow and Thursday:

Go to 1411 Broadway for 85% off Rachel Roy dresses, tops, and more.

Hey!
So today we have a little West Coast flavor with Bombshell Latia from Seattle:

She says, “I try not to think too much about fashion because like the wonderful Yves Saint Laurent said ‘Fashion fades, Style is eternal.'”

“…I solely go with what just feels right! I’m a task administrator by day and part-time model.”

Fabulous.

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.

Wrap your arm in a pretty bow with this 100% Brass Bow Bracelet by forward thinking brand Maison Martin Margiela:

The $235 bracelet could either be a conversation piece or defensive weapon. You choose how to use it:)

See more Margiela accessories here:

Go for an eighties video vibe with a headband from Jovan Jane:

Get a skull design like the above, or go for more simple without embellishments. Whatever you choose, you won’t break the bank!

Hey Bombshells,

So I usually stay out of the ‘comment’ fray. I treat the site kind of like an invisible puppet master–I post articles and pictures I think you’ll like and let you take the discussion wherever you please.

Everything seemed grand until we started featuring Fashion Bombshells of the Day.

A feature we created to celebrate the style of Fashion Bombshells and nurture community became a forum where readers tore each other down and critiqued a person courageous enough to showcase their personal definition of chic.

Wherever we’re from and whatever we choose to wear, we’re all human beings who have their own unique takes on things. At the Fashion Bomb, whether we’re talking about Beyonce, Naomi, or Angela from Virginia, we try to distinguish ourselves from other blogs by attempting to underline the positive.

We can only hope you do the same.

To take away the competitive nature of the Bombshell feature, we’ll stop voting on Bombshells of the week and just celebrate a new member everyday. I hope past comments will not deter anyone from submitting their pictures– we can’t tell you enough how much we cherish everyone who reads, visits us daily, and submits pictures.

We’ll also be turning off comments for our Bombshells of the Day.

Let’s keep our Fashion Bomb community strong–and save all the foolywang for somewhere else.

~Thanks DJ Subs!

Happy Monday Bombshells!

You know how August is: everyone disappears for late summer vacations and to gear up for the upcoming blitz that September always brings, especially this year with Fashion Week and the MTV Video Music Awards happening during the same week in New York City. I hope this means the fashionable are preparing to bring it in a few weeks’ time. Meanwhile…

The fabulous La Knowles was spotted strolling the streets of downtown NYC rockin’ what appears to be this Forever 21 polka dot romper (thanks, YBF commenter LoveleeMia) with a sweetheart neckline, gorgeous Chanel accessories, and a bad little fuchsia bag. I like the outfit (especially the shoes) but not too sure about the wet curly ‘do she’s got goin’ on here, hmmm…

Actress LisaRaye put in an appearance at the Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant wearing her signature color, white, in the form of this demure little A-line shirtwaist dress. A sash, strappy sandals, and minaudière clutch, all in gold, completed the look, as did her simple, pretty makeup and subtle gold accessories. I’m not normally a fan of Lisa’s style but this is quite a cute look for Lady Diamond–hot.

Mogul Kimora Lee was on mommy duty this weekend as she, her girls, and partner Djimon Hounsou took in a showing of Shrek: The Musical in NYC. Decked out in one of my favorite summer staples, wide-legged white jeans, the Fabulosity guru tops them off with a silk caftan top trimmed in beads and high-heeled thong sandals. The tan Birkin ain’t hurtin’ things, either. Very casual-cute hot for the new mom of three…

India Arie and Rocsi served up some sass at a taping of 106 & Park last week, India in a purple tank dress and Rocsi in a high-waisted skirt and top combo. Love Rocsi’s kisses tee as well as India’s sexy sandals (and she added a cute touch with the doorknockers). And I see Rocsi’s got on black patent YSL Tribute pumps, which have now replaced the YSL Tribute sandal as the “it” shoe of the moment. Hmm. How long until we start hearing fashion backlash against these, or are they immune?

We first highlighted The Noisettes’ frontwoman, Shinga Shoniwa, a few weeks ago and homegirl popped up on the scene again this weekend, this time at the Amstel Light Amsterdam Live Event in Atlanta. Love *love* her sequined, bold shoulder, yellow sheath and turquoise earrings. The neon pink nails add dimension to her color selection and, once again, her makeup is flawless. Hawte!

What say you all?

~Adri