Certified Glamour girl Rihanna stepped out in NYC rocking a $2,800 Nina Ricci Pony Bag and $775 Margiela Maryjane Booties:

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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!

Bomb girls and bff’s Ciara and Kim Kardashian walked the black carpet together at the Los Angeles premiere of Orphan:

Ciara accented her new hair cut with a Gryphon sequin racerback tank and staple black Louboutin pumps.  Kim K chose Proenza Schouler’s T-shirt bustier dress, signature YSL Tribute Too pumps, and popped on YSL’s cage belt to complete the look.Â
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Ciara:

Kim:

Stay fab!
~Vuitton

Melody Ehsani strikes again with these $50 Mama Earrings:

Keri Hilson hit the town in a version of the cute earrings, which she wore with a pair of silk yellow pants and gray jacket.
Get your pair at www.melodyehsani.com.

*Psst, also check out the site to see Fashion Bomb reader and fabulous model Nikia strut her stuff!

While accessories designer Melody Ehsani might be better known for her hot three finger rings, she’s been designing shoes for years. While on her website, I fell in love with these $140 Kathy Shoes:

The coated canvas material has a 4 inch heel with a hidden platform for extra support.

Check out the splurgeworthy lookers plus more styles at www.melodyehsani.com.

Don’t know Melody? Peep this vintage Fashion Bomb Designer Spotlight!

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So with Rihanna always in the spotlight for her daring fashion choices, I thought it apropos to (finally) take a quick look at her long time stylist:

…Mariel Haenn.

The half Puerto Rican image sculptor is the stylistic force behind Rihanna’s “Umbrella” and “Hate that I Love You” videos, as well as the mastermind behind dozens of her red carpet, performance, and candid outfits:

Not limited to just Rih Rih, Mariel was recently tapped by Ciara, working with the ATL songstress for red carpet appearances as well as videos such as “Work” “Go Girl” and “Love Sex and Magic”:

Haenn has been known to work with Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, Meagan Good, Keri Hilson, Angela and Vanessa Simmons and even Lauren Conrad!

In an interview with Latina Magazine, Haenn said, “At first I thought I wanted to design clothes, but styling turned out to be more exciting. It allowed me to design the overall look and help create distinguished personalities for musicians and celebs.”

See more of her work on her website www.marielhaenn.com or follow her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/marielhaenn.

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Are you a globetrotter? Show your passport with these hot travel themed T-shirts by designer Mik Jagga:

The $30 tees are fly for both men and for women.

Check out styles and purchase at www.pickyourshoes.com.

Psst, seems Passport will be coming out with shoes and eyewear sometime soon…

Stay tuned!

Hey Hey!

Today Fashion Bomb Reader Sammy hits up with a bit of Bostonian flavor:

She says, “I was born and raised in Haiti, but I now reside in Boston. My style and look is a melting pot of who I am–It’s my way of expressing myself.”

“…I love loud colors and patterns. I’ve always stood out due to my personality and style. Thanks!“

You better work it Sammy!

Loving your bold style and confidence.

What do you think of her look?

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.

Gossip blog Just Jared has the following pictures of Michelle Obama’s new short hairstyle:

The new cut is fabulous! I personally couldn’t rock a shorter style, but Michelle can really pull most things off:

Do you love?

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Log on to Honeymag.com for the buzz on Asymmetric Styles:

They say, “...This sale season, consider on-trend pieces you can wear now and still rock as you transition into fall. One of our favorite upcoming trends that’s totally wearable now is anything asymmetric. The look is executed best in a solid color as not to distract from all the geometric business going on.”

Read more plus get outfit suggestions at Honeymag.com!