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?

Nathaniel Goldberg for DKNY’s F/W ads featuring Giedre Dukauskaite, Liu Wen, Alyona Osmanova, Lyndsey Scott, Rosie Tupper, Diana Farkhullina, Daiane Conterato and Anna Gushina.

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Last week model Chanel Iman turned up super early for a cover shoot at Teen Vogue. Instead of wait around or go sip on a latté, she asked if she could help out in the fashion closet, and help she did:

A tickled Teen Vogue staffer said, “To our surprise, she was in such awe over the closet, [her] quick drive-by turned into a day interning with us! While clothing and accessory returns were being made around her, Chanel helped reorganize our closet and proved to be a major asset–there’s nothing like having a tall model around to help restock those high shoe shelves!”

Sounds cute!

Read the rest of the tale and see more pictures at TeenVogue.com.

Hey Bombshells!

Today I decided to take a look at consummate arm candy and budding fashionista…

…Amber Rose!

Say what you want about her short haircut, questionable past, or around the way girl swagger, this future model has been making her fashionable rounds, wearing some of the best pieces–period. Let’s take a look!

When Ms. Rose drops in to fashion shows with style connoisseur Kanye, she makes her mark in coordinated spandex outfits that pop in pink, red, or skin skimming black…

…almost always topped off with a sick pair of shades and clutch.

For red carpet events, she trades in the pants, favoring dresses with long or short hems, finished off with a bright lip and Blue Steel stare:

When she’s out of the spotlight Amber lets it all hang out, going for comfort in her traditional spandex or opting for a pair of easy shorts:

Wherever she goes, she always stands out–perfect for an outstanding up and coming style star.

Want her look?

Get her glasses game with these charmers:

Get the best of the rest with these:

*Want her Chanel Shades? Get a look-a-like here.

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Funky purses give character to any outfit without going overboard:

From animal prints and sequined clutches to lips (yes, lips), there’s a purse for everyone’s taste and budget:

~Vuitton

Hey Y’all!
So while reading Fly, one of my favorite fashion and art blogs, I came across pictures for new brand, Alala:

A noun in the native Yoruba language of Nigeria, Alala means “a dreamer.” The latest collection offers a mixture dresses, shorts, and pants in lush prints and  glossy fabrics in colors like gold, electric blue, and bronze.

A few looks from Alala’s Spring 2009 collection:

Lovely.

See more Alala at www.adejoke.com.

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WWD reports that Beyonce and Mamma Tina are upping House of Dereon options, launching a new junior apparel label aptly named Sasha Fierce:

Tina maintains the collection is, “edgier and trendier and reflects Sasha Fierce’s daring and outgoing attitude” and that it’s “really over the top.” The clothes, as well as the jewelry, eyewear, and shoe options, have already been picked up by Dillard’s and Macy’s, and (in true alter ego style) will be placed right next to Beyonce’s House of Dereon section.

I honestly never had any idea House of D was doing so well that it merited a spin off. It’ll be interesting to see how the new line does, especially since it’s riding the momentum of Beyonce’s (hot) CD and concert tour.

Will you be picking up Sasha Fierce threads?

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I don’t know how the weather is in your neck of the woods, but in Paris it is HOT. Mix in no air conditioning on subways and in some shops, and you’ve got a sweaty, sticky, mess! And I don’t do mess!

Imagine my elation when my homie Helene gifted me a cute hand fan:

Compact and functional, it helps get a little air circulating. And at $2 each, you can get one in every color to coordinate with your outfits!

Get yours here.

Trust me, this beats fanning yourself with a random piece of paper, subway map, or notebook (I saw it all on the metro today!)

Hot website chickdowntown.com has teamed with the Fashion Bomb to give one lovely Twitter follower a pair of these $254 Cloud Wash Current Elliot Jeans:

With a cute wash and lots of trendy rips, these skinny lovelies are perfect for the summer season! Pair ’em with a tee from Nation LTD for a complete look!

To win a pair, you’ve got to leave a comment (using your Twitter name) on any story from today, then hop on Twitter to follow The Fashion Bomb (www.twitter.com/thefashionbomb) and ChickDowntown (www.twitter.com/chickdowntown).

Once you’re all set, I’ll ask a really simple question on Twitter…the first one to tweet me back wins the jeans! And y’all–those jeans are cute!

Find me on Twitter, Tweoples!

About Current Elliott: Emily Current and Merritt Elliott, a pair of LA stylists-turned-designers, launched a new line of chic, desirable denim. They self-advertised their new digs at photo shoots and soon, everyone wanted a pair of the looser, cooler jeans. The Current Elliott label received praise from Vogue magazine’s July issue in citing it as “the most refreshing denim line to come out of LA’s jean scene in a long, long time.”