Gibril George photographed by Tom Allen for i-D Magazine’s August 2009 issue
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Today’s very busy for me, so I’m going to make Mail Bombs super quick!
Let’s Go!
Jewel from New Orleans says, “Can you please help me find a more affordable version of what Bey is rocking in these pics?”
“… I love the entire outfit!! Also, could you suggest pieces that would make it “work-friendly” too…I would like to take it from the office to happy hour.”
Of course! Get Beyonce’s look for less by tucking a shirred beige shirt into a pair of cropped pants. Make it work friendly with a pair of round toe pumps and tie it all together with a wide belt:
Next, Nicki says, “Can you help me find a dress similar to the one Adrienne’s wearing?“
“LOVES IT!!“
Hey! Looks like Adrienne wore a simple one shoulder white dress sauced up with a bauble necklace. Get her look by combining these options:
Kia from New Jersey says, “I LOVE the leather vest Keri Hilson is wearing in this picture:”
“…Can you help me find an affordable, Black vest exactly OR similar to the one shown?“
We did a little digging and found these for ya:
Kerri says, “I came across this pictures of Miss Knowles at an event on Wednesday!“
“…I luvs the outfit and the pop of color (minus the wig :-)). Can you help find something similar?“
Recreate Solange’s red carpet romper look with these affordable options:
Lastly, new reader Jasmine says, “Can you please help me duplicate a similar style?“
“…Her pants are vintage and that’s a one in a million buy.“
Adriana says, “Great eye, Jasmine! Here’s the best we could find to help you create the look on your own:“
That does it!
See more of our Looks for Less on AOL Black Voices!
Smootches!
2009 just might be year of the clippers!
Earlier this year Cassie eschewed her good girl image by shaving off a portion of her hair, then former Veejay Lala did the same. Not soon after Rihanna was also seen sporting a shaved side ‘do.
Well, Solange has topped all three by taking it all off:
Yes! Solange went from long and flowing to short and edgy.
I applaud Solange for going au natural. It takes a lot of courage to leave the extensions behind and embrace what’s yours (I’m speaking from experience):
It’ll be interesting to see how she dresses it up.
What do you think of her new look?
This week was unfortunately low on chic. Still, we scrounged up a few pics for your viewing pleasure:
If I had to pick, I’d go with Mya and Alicia Keys’ back stage outfits. They look ready to rock out in a music video or onstage.
Who’s your pick for this week in chic?
Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, and Lance Gross have all been spotted rocking Kanye West’s Louis Vuitton Sneakers:
While Jay-Z wore the Jasper Pair ($1140 retail) with light wash jeans, a Gucci belt, and white tee, Cudi and Lance went for the Don’s ($960 retail) with dark wash denim and simple shirts.
Before the launch I gasped at the prices, but said, “I have a feeling guys will be shelling out the dough to rock these shoes.” And how!
See more styles and prices here. Find Louis Vuitton stores at www.louisvuitton.com.
Protect your blinged out Iphones with these Kangaroo Whipstitch Cases by Jill Partain:
The $68 stunners are suitable for Iphone 3gs and Ipod Touch. No Iphone? It can certainly work to cart around your Ipod!
Choose from four colors at www.pliadesigns.com.
Faithful Fashion Bomb reader Chiriga submitted her photos for Fashion Bombshell of the Day:
You may not remember, but Chiriga was a contestant in our first Most Fashionable Fashion Bomber Contest:)
She says, “If you noticed I cut my hair. Yeah I know I’m crazy!!!“
Oh no, Chiriga, a chopped style is the thing to do these days!
What do you think of her style?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature that showcases the singular style and flair of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your Fashion Bombshell of the Day Picture to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.
Stunt with the best of them in these $705 Alessandro Dell’Acqua ankle strap heels:
Exquisite, light, and versatile, these stilettos are definitely worth the splurge!
To drool over them and find retail locations, visit www.alessandrodellaacqua.com.
Certified Glamour girl Rihanna stepped out in NYC rocking a $2,800 Nina Ricci Pony Bag and $775 Margiela Maryjane Booties:
Get her look for way less with these options:
Video : I am not My Hair By India Arie
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In light of our spirited discussion today, I decided to rock with this video of India Arie performing the song “I am Not my Hair”.
Never really paid attention the the lyrics, but check the first verse and chorus:
“Little girl with the press and curl/ Age eight I got a Jheri curl /Thirteen I got a relaxer/ I was a source of so much laughter/ At fifteen when it all broke off/ Eighteen and went all natural/ February two thousand and two/ I went and did/ What I had to do/ Because it was time to change my life/ To become the women that I am inside/ Ninety-seven dreadlock all gone/ I looked in the mirror/ For the first time and saw that HEY…./ [Chorus] I am not my hair/ I am not this skin/ I am not your expectations no no/ I am not my hair/ I am not this skin/ I am a soul that lives within”
Enjoy!