Maybe it’s my obsession with bright-colored oxfords lately, but these $154 silver oxford sans shoelaces offer a cute twist on the flat:
Pair ’em with dark skinnies or leggings, or even a cute frilly mini-skirt for a winning outfit. Somewhere, Janelle Monae is rejoicing.
~Vuitton
So it’s the holiday weekend!
What are y’all doing for 4th of July? Some American friends and I are picnicking by the Eiffel Tower! I’ll try to send pics. In the meantime, let’s solve some Mail Bombs!
First, reader Kiki was on NecoleBitchie.com and spied this picture of Sanaa Lathan and Gabrielle Union at Fashion Bomb friend Bevy Smith’s Dinner:
She says, “Please help me find Sanaa’s dress! It’ll be perfect for a wedding I’m attending in August!”
We found that Sanaa is wearing this $625 Catherine Malandrino Deep V Braided Maxi Dress:
Get the stuntastic frock plus a few less expensive options here:
Bunny says, “Can you please help me find these um…ear…cuffs? earrings? that Dawn Richard wore to the BET Awards?“
“…Do you know who makes them and where I can get them?”
We hit up Dawn on Twitter, and she revealed that her ear cuffs are by Dsquared2. We couldn’t find them online, but check out www.dsquared2.com for stores.
Next, Amber asks, “Could you point me in the direction of a dress that’s similar to the one Beyonce wore to the BET Awards?”
Adriana says, “This is the closest I could find to La Knowles’ Balmain sequin minidress:”
“It’s a bit expensive, but it’ll look Sasha Fierce!”
Now for some wardrobe queries!
Jade says, “I AM IN NEED OF SOME FASHION ASSISTANCE!!! I recently did a big no-no when it comes to shopping…I made an impulse purchase! Yes, I know soooooo wrong of me…but the shoes were calling my name and looked great on my feet, lol. I bought a pair Steven Madden Cobalt Blue Suede pumps…
“…and have absolutely nothing to wear with them. I was hoping you can help find something nice to wear with them. They have that dressy feel so maybe a nice dress…I don’t know. PLEASE HELP!!!”
Don’t despair young Jade! Matching deep blue is easier than you think! Think of blue jeans…they go with everything, right? Same goes for blue shoes. Take a cue from celebs for ideas on how to rock it right:
J Hud, Solange, and Tia Mowry wear their blue shoes as accents to neutral white and black dresses…
Ashanti and Nicky Hilton pick up the color of the shoes in patterned dresses dominated by yellow and blue…
And Jaslene and Natalia wear blue with red and black, but make sure to incorporate a matching belt or gloves to bring it all together!
Blue matches well with yellow and orange, but it can also look chic when accenting simple black or white. Use these options as inspiration:
Lastly, Tamika says, “Hi! Where can I get a Michael Jackson T-shirt??“
Adriana and I scoured the web and found the following from Cafepress.com, MarcClark.com, and Neff Headwear:
1. I Love MJ Women’s Tank Top, $20. 2. Michael Jackson Women’s Tribute T-Shirt, $25. 3. Sweet Feet Women’s V-Neck T-Shirt, $22. 4. Michael King of Pop Women’s Tank Top, $20. 5. Neff Long Live the King Tees, $20.
For more options, you can also check out Amazon and Ebay, but I must say, the pickings are pretty slim.
That does it for today! Have safe holiday weekends and enjoy the fireworks:)
Bisous!
Lusted over the sunglasses of the stars? Just looking for a different style? Look no further than accessory line A-Morir Kerin Rose:
On top of making Rihanna’s Love/Hate Sunglasses (which we also found at Patricia Field’s), A-Morir is also has a well plucked selection of funky accessories perfect for the adventurous fashion plate:
1. Rockstar Sunglasses, $250. 2. Amadeus Glasses, $200. 3. Drama Extra Long Fringe Necklace, $80. 4. Beethoven Glasses, $200.
The prices are steep, but you’re guaranteed a ‘look at me’ style.
Check out the rest here.
DNA Models need interns pronto!
The agency behind stunners like Ajuma and Oluchi need someone based in New York to help around the office. If you have a knack for being on time, are a computer whiz, know models like the back of your hands, and have some experience in fashion, this may be the job for you.
The internship is unpaid, but the experience and connections will make it worth it! For more info, click here.
Bebe is at it again, this time going after a Spring 2009 look from Rodarte’s collection:
I’m pretty sure Rodarte duo Kate and Laura Mulleavy wouldn’t be too pleased with the way Bebe’s turned out, and neither am I. The ombre in Bebe’s dress looks unfinished, the textures seem to have cheapened the look, and there isn’t as much volume in the tulle.
Needless to say, at $229 Bebe’s Shred Party Dress is significantly less expensive than Rodarte’s–great for any recessionista. Then again maybe this look shouldn’t have been “duplicated” to begin with.
Your thoughts?
~Vuitton
To round out this week in chic, we’re giving you a few more BET Awards pics plus party shots and tributes to the late Michael Jackson:
I’m not quite sure where Trey Songz has been hiding…maybe it’s his new sleek hair cut, but he gets my vote this week! That white suit is white hot.
Who’s your pick?
Left to Right from Top: Ciara, Lala Vazquez, Kim Kardashian, LeToya Luckett, Day 26, Pharrell, Mariah Carey, Trey Songz, Elektrik Red, Keke Palmer, Jeremih, Paula Patton, John Singleton, Q-Tip, Cassie, Ralph Tresvant, Johnny Gill, Bobby Brown, Zoe Saldana, Public Tribute to Michael Jackson at the Apollo Theater.
Who said red, white, and blue can’t be fashionable?
With Fourth of July events ranging from outdoor concerts to white parties to down-home family BBQs, the patriotic fashionista’s gotta be prepared!
Here are 15 fab picks for under $100 to put some fireworks in your holiday style, 😉
Happy 4th, Bombshells!
~Adri
So I was randomly on the website for Next Models, and came across the profile of Bombshell Kimanee Wilson:
She may not be quite as well known as runway stompers Chanel, Arlenis, and Jourdan, but she has a pretty, chic look, perfect for editorials:
According to this article in the Jamaica Gleaner, the Caribbean queen was a covergirl for Trace Magazine, and secured a Ralph Lauren campaign in 2006:
In addition to rocking for RL, she has also worked with Levi’s, Sephora, and Target, and has scored editorials in Cosmopolitan, Essence, Allure, and L’Officiel:
She’s one to watch!
Read more about her here.
Rihanna was spotted leaving Manhattan’s swank Philippe Chow restaurant on Monday after having lunch with singer/songwriter Santigold:
The BET Awards winner rocked cute cut off shorts, sunglasses, and a bright orange bra worn under a sheer button down Helmut Lang top:
The peek-a-boo bra style didn’t quite work for Teairra Marie, but does it work for Rih Rih?
If you think it does, intern Sean Garrette found you these options:
Today our boys over at Stuff Fly People Like are hitting us with a bit of nostalgia for the great eighties and its singular fashions:
While Rae reminisced on his dope slope haircut, all I can think of are those stone washed jeans I used to rock that are mildly reminiscent of the tie dyed joints of today.
What about you? What childhood trends are you wearing now?
