Hey Guys!
So Fashion Week started off with a bang as fashionistas, celebrities, bloggers, and editors filed into the Bryant Park Tents to capture one of the first shows of the season, BCBG Max Azria:
I ran into one of my blogging buddies, Catherine of Red Carpet Fashion Awards, and we quickly found our seats and settled in for the show:
It seems this year BCBG’s target was the California girl who loves short frocks for a night on the town or a dance by a bonfire. They reinterpreted the classic club dress with sheer cut out details, ruching, and vibrant colors and prints (official pictures to come) that were slightly reminiscent of Herve Leger or Alexander Wang:
After the show Catherine and I bolted down to the front row where there were tons of fabulous Fashion Bomb starlets in attendance!
I sidled up to pretty Amerie who looked stunning in an emerald green cocktail:
The gorgeous Keri Hilson who was wearing a statement necklace with a gray v neck shirt, gray mini skirt, and platform heels:
And Solange who was wearing a hot vintage jacket (and who remembered me from our Tracy Reese interview!!):
What an exciting start to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week!
I’m off to L.A.M.B later today and of course Fashion’s Night Out tonight.
I’ll be running into our resident style stars later on this week. Do you guys have any burning Fashion or Beauty questions for The Fashion Bomb’s new celeb friends?
Smootches!
PS Shout to my new friend and fellow blogger Catherine of Red Carpet Fashion Awards for snapping pix!
*MK2K Jersey Top and Dolce Vita Tights from Pieces. Jacket from Zara. Kurt Geiger Shoes. Louis Vuitton Vernis Tote from Avelle. Necklace and Bracelet by Jenny Dayco!
Don’t these shoes leave you speechless?
YSL certainly brought the heat with these stunners. Sporting a stingray-print patterned platform and heel and broad elastic straps, they’re such a statement piece without being so overpowering. You can make heads turn for $795. Get them here!
~Vuitton
Taking our cues from yesterday’s Bombshell, Chastity, we just thought a bib necklace would be a perfect steal for this upcoming season.
This number from Charlotte Russe has such a luxurious look, and thinking like a recessionista with this $20 necklace will get you everywhere. Get your piece of chic and cheap here!
~Vuitton
Hey there!
So as we speak we’re preparing to hit the Bryant Park tents!
Until we can report back, we’ll keep the Fashion Bomb goodness going with Bombshell Talecia (Tah-lee-cee-ah ) from Toronto:
She says, “I’m a young fashion student who loves to shop and play dress up in clothes that have a vintage vibe. I’m in love with thrift stores and once in a while I’ll look in the mall for things I cant find.“
“I try to stay away from trends and look to the 90’s for fashion inspiration. I just put on my clothes and go!“
Talecia, you certainly know how to switch it up!
Whether you’re edgy, vintage, or casual, you manage to look fly.
What do you guys 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 name, location, and Fashion Bombshell of the Day Picture to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.
Boutique Spotlight : Stella Filante
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Hey Bombshells!
If you’re in NYC and looking for one- of-a-kind duds, you should check out Stella Filante:
Sisters Leona and Hasna Erziak recently opened this upscale women’s boutique on the Lower East Side, featuring garments from upstart designers as well as established brands like Bulga, Antik Batik, and Aysha Mahal.
Drop in for your choice of cute dresses, tops, and jeans, in addition to hot hats and accessories.
Visit Stilla Filante at 156 Ludlow Street in Manhattan. Also visit their website at www.stella-filante.com.
Andre Leon Talley and Diana Ross in Studio 54, New Years Eve party 1978-1979.
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Kid Cudi wore Louis Vuitton’s Conspiration Pilote Sunglasses to a recent event:
The understated $560 shades feature the LV Damier print on the nose bridge and arms. It’s a great way to show your brand devotion without going too overboard.
Learn more about the fly specs at www.louisvuitton.com.
Janet Jackson appears on the October cover of Harper’s Bazaar:
Inside, she talks with Laura Brown about how she’s been coping with her brother’s death:
She says, “”I’ve been doing okay…Work helps focus all of that energy on something that is of value to you.” She’s just back from vacation, a princely three days on a beach. “It was the first time I had to myself since Michael passed, the first time I could get away since all of that.”
Read more here.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week starts tomorrow…
….and Adriana and I can’t wait to bring you the best from the tents!
Here are a few things we’re looking forward to this season
1. Fashion’s Night Out
More than 700 designers and brands are offering discounts, music, and entertainment in an all night party designed to stimulate the fashion economy. While Adriana is deciding between Andre Leon Talley’s Live Fashion Quiz Show at Bergdorf Goodman or Anna Wintour’s autograph signing at Queen’s Center Macy’s, I’ll be making rounds from Pieces Boutique in Brooklyn to Rachel Roy’s Pop Up Store Blow Out with Estelle. Wherever you choose to go, fashion will be running in the streets. We can’t wait!
2. Real Tent Style
Some of the best fashion can be seen off the runway as fashionistas and fashionistos adorn themselves in the most creative ways. I’ll be there with my Canon and Flip Video to capture it all.
3. Beautiful New Faces
We of course love Chanel, Arlenis, and Sessilee, but it’s also great to see new girls on the block. Be on the lookout this year for Jeneil Williams (left), a 5’9″ stunner who’s made cameos in Teen and Italian Vogue, and Texan R’el Dade who recently debuted on Valentino’s runway.
4. Shows
We’re not 100% sure if Baby Phat is showing this year, but in case Kimora takes a year off to tend to her newborn baby and family, we still have lots of shows to dip into! Adriana and I have been confirmed for BCBG, Herve Leger, Christian Siriano, Nicole Miller, ARISE, and more. While the tents still hold their allure we secretly can’t wait for She by Sheree at the Metropolitan Pavilion. Stay tuned!
5. Parties!
With the MTV Music Awards going down on the 13th, there will be an onslaught of celebrities and paparrazzi flash moments. We hope to report on all the after hours fun bringing you the hottest pix and fashion dish.
What do you look forward to seeing?