Whoever said that you can’t be chic with affordable accessories obviously hasn’t seen this ring by Forever 21!
The perfect mix of vintage construction with a modern flair, you’d think you’d have to spend a fortune just by looking at it. But it “rings” in at an astounding $5! Better hurry and catch the final sale here!
~Vuitton
Hey Bombers!
Minx Nails have been gracing the manicured hands of tons of celebrities, offering a bright shiny polish with a dash of edge. I recently saw Keri Hilson rocking the nail trend at Carol’s Daughter’s Atlanta store opening:
You can get your own custom Minx designs starting at $45 for manicures and $65 for pedicures according Natasha Ray, owner and manicurist of Dainty As She Wanna Be Natural Nail Lounge on Capitol Hill.
This amazing nail coating is a foil that comes in 100’s of colors and designs and doesn’t need drying time so this means no smudging or chipping.
You can even go Presidential–check out Eve’s Obama Minx!
“Fall nail fashion trends include anything dazzling and vivid colors like silvers, metallics, mattes, reds and purples,” says Natasha. Of course, Minx should only be applied by a professional so make sure your nail guru is Minx certified ladies.
For the DC area diva’s visit Natasha Ray at Dainty As She Wanna Be Natural Nail Lounge, 709 D Street SE, Washington, DC. If you’re in town, call her at (202) 538-0142 or visit her website www.msdainty.com.
Have you or will you be trying this trend?
~Eileen
HighSnobette reports that Barbie has collaborated with beauty giant Stila for a colorful series of smudge pots, eyeshadows, lip glazes, and liners:
The fall ready palette includes smudge pots with colors like violet, blue, and black.
Buy your smudge pots and view the rest of Barbie Loves Stila collection here.
Kim Kardashian went for short and sultry for a recent shopping trip with friends:
She rocked a Sex and the City inspired studded belt, a black mini skirt, and cropped jean jacket with a pair of towering chunky metallic heels. Get her look for less with these cute and affordable options:
Hey Beauties!
For Beauty Tuesday, Erin from dope blog Scandalous Beauty is blessing us again with an informative post! Today she tells us about MAC makeup must haves that aren’t as popular as the most traditional shades. Enjoy!
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As an online beauty editor and makeup connoisseur, it saddens me to see the beauty cycle that we go through.
You know what I’m referring to: Women of Color wearing browns, golds and beiges! We get to the MAC counter and walk away with Oh Baby Lipglass, Chestnut Lip Liner, Bronze Eye Shadow, Raizin Blush, or another “classic” shade. In true Carrie Bradshaw form, I have to ask myself: “Why do we always stick to the same neutral colors?” I’ve heard it all before, brown women should wear natural colors, dark women can’t wear bright shades, the list goes on and on. Truth be told, there’s nothing that any of us can’t wear. In fact, I’m a firm believer that the darker you are, the more color that you can successfully rock! Here are a few shades that you may have never thought to try at the MAC Counter!
Love Nectar Lusterglass ($14):
I truly believe that this bronzy pink gloss should be a staple in everyone’s makeup bag. One swipe gives you a virtually clear lip, but three to four applications will keep lips fabulous. By the way, don’t “smack” or “rub” your lips together after you put gloss on. You may think your are blending it, but you’re really just wiping it away!
Sweetie Lipstick ($14):
Want to wear the soft pink lip used by celebrity make-up artists? Sweetie is a great choice. The color is easy enough to wear that you don’t even need a lipliner. Sure, Fall is supposed to be all about dark lips, but this shade of pink never goes out of season. Try adding Pinkarat lusterglass on top, it’s gorgeous!
Beautiful Iris Eyeshadow ($14.50):
This is my favorite eye shadow for making the face look brighter and fresher. This pastel shade of purple does wonders for every complexion. Don’t let the shade in the container scare you, it looks absolutely stunning on the eyes.
Plum Foolery Blush ($18.50):
This plummy blush adds just the hint of color to delicately complement the face. The sheen isn’t overbearing, and although it has a bit of a mauve hue, it’s looks great with almost any look. Definitely a must have.
Inky Liquidlast Eye Liners ($16.50):
Liquid liner is always a chic choice for a woman, but these are best I’ve found in a while. Not only are the colors intense, they can last for days if you don’t remove them with an oil based remover. I recommend Inky, a beautiful navy shade that’s the perfect alternative to black.
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Great tips, Erin!
Have you guys discovered unconventional shades that work well for you?
*PS Watch Erin talk about her Fave MAC Shades in this Youtube Video.
Signature 9 compiled a list of the 99 most influential style blogs, and The Fashion Bomb made the cut!
We’re listed along fashion web greats like Fashionista.com, High Snobiety, and Racked!
We’re not quite in the top ten, so give us suggestions on how we can climb that list!
In the meantime, check out the list here and find a few more places to click for your style fix.
I absolutely love the song Successful by Drake featuring Trey Songz:
Ever since I copped Drake’s mix CD, I’ve slowly but surely fallen for this Canadian import. He’s a talented singer and rapper and surely knows how to pick great collaborators. Also, I now officially have a crush on Trey!
Enjoy;)
Today reader Cynthia, who calls herself Bellafierce, submitted this picture:
A mysterious bombshell, Cynthia sent over this one lone picture, and didn’t tell us about her style or where she’s from! Cynthia, if you’re reading this, help us out!
In the meantime, is this curvaceous fashionista bella and fierce?
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.
The faux fur vest has made its way back onto the fashion radar, appearing in stores for Fall 2009 collections. Nicole Richie was hot on this trend years ago, and is the muse for our style inspiration today:
Throw a faux fur vest over a yellow dress, and add a dark red clutch and black peep toe heels for a fashionable night look:
Hip Hop heads like Drake and Jermaine Dupri are fans of Marc Jacobs 215/US Sunglasses:
The $350 specs come in black and brown, and can easily dress up a casual t-shirt or hoodie:
Get your pair or find store locations at www.marcjacobs.com.
