Look for Less: Ashanti at VH1 Hip Hop Honors

Ashanti looked slick yet edgy on the red carpet for Vh1 Honors in a strapless steel gray dress worn with peacock earrings and black sunglasses:

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If you want her simple look, go with these affordably chic options:

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Steal of the Day : Rampage Rivington Clutch

So last night I went to an art gallery opening, and felt it apropos to wear a pair of heels. I had a feeling my dogs would be barking in a matter of hours; imagine my dismay when my size 9.5 flip flops wouldn’t fit into my clutch for the night!
Oversized clutches like this $40 option from Rampage have enough room to fit a pair of sole saving flats:

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The grommets and hardware offer a stylish look and the bag’s black color assures endless outfit coordination.
Get it plus a few more cute affordable options here:

Men’s Fashion Flash: Company of We

For any Fashion Bomb Male readers, we got you!

Today, we’d like to introduce you to Company of We, a more democratic luxury brand:

Company of We

Launched in June 2009, the brand seeks to alleviate the Bergdorf Blues—a syndrome they say, “is inflicted from a growing inability to justify the price tags lurking within those synonymous lilac shopping bags.”

Company of We

The brand is made for guys who wanted to convey higher fashion—through their wardrobes—”without falling into the trend ridden portals of the Soho superstores.”

Company of We

Company of We

Do you love?

See more hot looks and purchase at www.companyofwe.com.

Splurge of the Day : Rihanna’s Stella McCartney Thigh High Boots

While her new hair color may make you go hmm, Rihanna’s $1,595 Stella McCartney Thigh High Boots are hot!

Rihanna Stella McCartney Boots

As we said in this fall trend post, thigh highs are perfect to wear with minis for a sexy allure.

In case you don’t have as many endorsement deals as Rih, get a thigh high for less with these options:

Men’s Trendwatch : Cardigans

We know you guys out there need to look fly for fall, and it seems cardigans are the item of choice for fashionable men:

Jay-Z Diddy Swizz Beatz Cardigans Men's Style

Diddy, Jay-Z, Swizz Beatz, and more have been spied rocking button up knits in black, purple, and even accented in pink:

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While a cardigan may be too casual for a non creative office environment, you can definitely throw one on for a weekend game, drinks with the guys, or a date night.
Find a few high and low priced options below:

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Wardrobe Remix: 5 Ideas to Help Transition to Fall Fashionably!

Even though colder fall weather means covering up, you can still shine in well edited fashionable pieces!

Try these five ideas to transition in style with sparkle, faux fur, and flair:
1. Sequins!

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Sequins aren’t just for the evening! Sparkle and shine during the day with fun skirts, shirts, or even shoes:

2. Faux Fur

Rihanna Undercover Fur Vest

Get a lux look without all the guilt with faux fur items. Wear a cute vest with jeans and tee and step it up to jacket length for colder temps:

3. Cool Cardigans

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Welcome fall in cardigans with modern draped silhouettes or hoods:

4. Jewel Colored Totes

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Add some color to your bag game with totes in cherry red, blue, yellow, or green:

5. Fun Scarves

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Tie a scarf onto your neck for extra warmth or just wear a silken creation as a chic accent to your handbag:

Which look will you rock?
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Fashion Bombshell of the Day : Anuli from Maryland

Hey!
Today’s Bombshell is Anuli, a Maryland native currently going to school in Boston:

Anuli Fashion Bombshell of the Day

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Anuli, I love the diversity of your outfits, and how you manage to inject a dash of style in both casual and more dressed up looks. I’m loving your scarf, cute jackets, and paisley cardigan!

What do you guys think?

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.

Hot! or Hmm… : Rihanna’s New Blond ‘Do

Rihanna stays in the public eye as she’s unafraid to take risks with makeup, clothes, and hair. Her latest head turning move? A blond highlighted hair style:

Rihanna Blond Hairstyle Gray Dress

I’ll be honest, I’ve been trying to think of ways I can change up my hair without cutting anything off. A bit of blond dye seems a viable, risk averse option.
What do you think of Rihanna’s new haircolor? Hot? Or does it make you go hmm…

Cool Online Find : Dealers of the Purple Cloth

Hey Bombshells!

Today I wanted to tell you about Toronto based line Dealers of the Purple Cloth:

Dealers of the Purple Cloth

The edgy, urban inspired collection features amazingly tailored, clean, and functional items with fun details like bow-ties, ruffles, zippers, and patches.

Dealers of the Purple Cloth

Their tees and tanks range from $35-55, and cut-and-sew pieces range from $110-185.

Dealers of the Purple Cloth

Affordable and chic!

See more options and purchase at Karmaloop.com.

Lookbook: Jimmy Choo for H&M

We received the following shots of the Jimmy Choo collection for H&M:

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Jimmy Choo for H & M

The line, made by the London based accessory designer, includes shoes, bags, jewelry and clothes for both women and men.

Jimmy Choo for H & M

Jimmy Choo for H & M

Jimmy Choo for H & M

The collection will reach select stores worldwide on November 14th.
Will you be lining up?