Here’s another hot post from new intern Sean Garrette!
“Ciara recently released the video for her new song “Work.” Set at a construction site, Ciara does a host of body altering moves while showcasing her new edgy style.”
” Try a few of these items to get a Ciara “Work” steeze”:
~Sean Garrette
Hey Bombshells!
So today I’d like to introduce you to our new intern…
…17-year-old fashion enthusiast Sean Garrette!
You might have noticed a few Fashion Quickie’s he’s sent our way in the past couple weeks. The definition of driven, Sean eschewed traditional rules, simply writing us on an almost daily basis with great ides and a slew of well researched, complete style articles. We hadn’t even advertised for an intern, but he kept at it, and his persistence paid off!
Vuitton has been promoted from intern to Fashion Bomb reporter (woot!) and today Sean Garrette gives us his first official Fashion Bomb ‘tern post on up and coming stylist, Phlo Finister:
A fashion editor for Persona Magazine and stylist to the salacious new pop group Elektrik Red.
Let’s read on!
Sean says, “The Oakland born and LA raised Phlo got her start on a shoot with Jim Jones where she met Christopher, an Editor of Persona Magazine. Impressed by her style and fashion sense, he offered her a styling and editor job on the spot.”
With a style influenced by, “Life, and people who live freely,” Phlo is also a model and candidly told Sean, “It’s a full time job of not eating and wearing amazing clothes.†Ha!
In an interview with Bossip, Phlo revealed she got started on her fashion track when she was 5-years-old and first put on her grandmother’s YSL pumps with red lipstick to play dress up. A few short years later and you can now find her modeling for Brian Lichtenberg, American Apparel, Maxine Dillion, Rojas and styling shoots for Electrik Red, Ibn Jasper, Rich Hill and Melyssa Ford.
Both Sean and Phlo show that age is nothing but a number. And if you really want something, you can make it happen!
Stay tuned for more of Sean Garrette’s articles! And keep an eye out for Phlo, who will be dropping a mix tape in August and is working on a blog called Pholove.
Bisous!
I recently stumbled upon Normal Watches, timepieces in candy colors featuring fun phrases like “Facebook Ruined my Life,” “Obama Yes We Did,” and “Love is the New Hate:”
Witty and endlessly affordable, these conversation starters start at $20 and top off at $38. Not so bad for a funky yet functional accessory.
See more watches at www.normalwatches.com and purchase here.
Steve Madden’s upscale Steven line has quite a few gorgeous picks, and I personally like these $150 Demetra Strappy Open Toed Pumps:
I love the shoes’ bright burst of color and edgy cut outs! If you like the style but are more of a subtle gal, the shoe also comes in taupe and black.
See more of Steve by Steve Madden’s collection here:
Today, Swagger sends us this Real Style photo of Stephone, a young Bostonian who makes the ’60’s look fresh and modern:
His vintage navy high waisted pants, striped shirt, and magenta bow tie are only outdone by his spectacular blond streaked updo.
He gets three snaps for having the courage to flaunt such a bold style with quiet confidence.
I see you Stephone!
Does he have Swagger?
PS Stephone has a blog called Pahk Ya Cah. If you’ve ever lived in Boston, you get the joke! Check it out at www. pycboston.blogspot.com.
Last night Amerie and Amber Rose encountered a fashionista’s nightmare:
…Wearing the same dress to the same event!
While Amber splashed up her Alexander Wang Backless Dress with sunglasses, diamond earrings, and round toe pink pumps, Amerie went for an edgy vibe with Alexander McQueen peep toe booties.
Both women are veritable beauties who rocked the mess out of a hard to wear dress…but who wore it better, bombshells?
So I was on our Real Style subjects’ blog, www.pycboston.blogspot.com, and was assaulted by this video that came on as soon as I opened the window:
I generally disdain music that comes on as soon as I open a site, but after listening for a sec, I liked Pahk Yah Cah’s little theme song! It’s a cool summer track, and the video just makes me want to chill at the beach!
Enjoy!
Now to find the track on Itunes…
Fans of Dolce & Gabbana’s more urban, casual line D&G are rejoicing right now, as the brand launched its online store yesterday. Surprisingly, some of the pieces are mildly affordable, but if you’re interested, you better act fast!
Check out the store here.
~Vuitton
Photos courtesy of Style.com and Men.Style.com
In the spirit of tribute, love, and fellowship, the fashionable turned out to celebrate the King of Pop’s life and legacy, as well as the achievements of beloved Bomb celebs. But who achieved highest on the red carpet?
The reigning Queen of Pop, Beyoncé, sparkles in a Balmain Spring 2009 sequined mini-dress and coordinating lavender platform peep-toe heels. Not a huge fan of the shoes but loving the oversized green hoops and dress combo, along with the tousled Sasha Fierce waves. The dress looked even better on TV, where it was clear homegirl was wearing the he** out of it. Quite hot!
Fellow superstar Alicia Keys kept the sparkle trend going in an aqua silk chiffon number with gold beading. Set off by spiral curls and nude strappy sandals, A-Keys’ look has a Moroccan vibe about it and I’m not mad. Looking hot, Ms. Keys. 🙂
Keri Hilson added her own flash in a strapless sequined cocktail dress with eye-catching prints. She keeps the rest of the ensemble simple with black satin platform pumps and minimal jewelry, and opts instead to make a statement with a short, two-tone hairstyle. Something about the dress is interesting, but the ‘do just isn’t flattering and kills the look for me. Kind of a Hmm for the normally stylish Keri…
Bomb favorite Taraji P. Henson took home the award for Best Female Actress, and wasn’t too shabby on the carpet, either, in this sexy, one-shoulder jersey gown and gorgeous diamond jewels. Her choppy cut lends the look a chic edge, and loving the bronze glow of her skin against the black–hot!
You can say one thing about Lil Mama‘s fashions: they make you pay attention. Just not in the way you want to. Me and the jumpsuit (and maybe the belt) gots no beef but I’m giving the shoes and hair the side-eye, Hmm…
The gents, however, all looked quite dapper for the most part, especially Ray J. and Tyrese, both of whom opted for elegant tailored suits. Ray J. forgoes a tie in this single-button dove gray jacket and pants, while Tyrese opts for neckwear with a pop of burgundy to set off his all-black two-piece. Great shoe choices for both gentlemen, and loving the pocket square touch Ray J. added. Hot!
I get the look Tyra Banks is going for (Country Squire with a bit of Swashbuckler thrown in for good measure). I’ve been coveting those YSL Tribtoo Pumps in gray suede for months but that’s about the only thing positive thing I’m taking away from this outfit. I don’t get it with Tyra: fabulous face and body, and there are probably tons of designers dying to dress her. So why does she seem to have so many misses on the carpet? Hmm…
Estelle was one of several who rocked a glove fashion tribute to MJ. While it was done in good spirit, I think the outfit would have worked better without it. That said, while her look is not something I’d go for, it really suits her well, and I like how her pop of color comes from her makeup rather than clothes–strategic! The chunky silver jewelry looks fab against the blue, and her newly cropped locks are adorable on her. Nicely done for the UK songstress!
Meagan Good‘s dress’ beautiful deep blue hue and silhouette are brought down by the fact that you can see her support wear through the fabric. I also think the shoes are a mite too casual for the affair, and would have liked to see her dress things up in strappy gold or bronze sandals. Great hair, though, for Ms. Good.
Like Tyra, up-and-coming fashionista Lala Vazquez also opts for YSL Tribtoo pumps, as well as a strapless lilac mini-dress with Origami-like folds. Again: cute dress that I think could have been a cute outfit with a better choice of shoe.
Finally, Amerie stunts hard in this Alexander Wang mini-shirtdress and Alexander McQueen peep-toe booties. A fab chain-link necklace and oversized cocktail ring add the perfect touches. Def hawt. Does anyone else think she looks a little like Kourtney Kardashian?
What did you guys think? Fashion aside, I’m still SMH over the “Guns is Michael Jackson” line from Ving Rhames. Hmm for real…
~Adri
Yesterday dancer, singer, and consummate entertainer Michael Joseph Jackson passed away:
My fellow 80’s babies and music lovers alike are undoubtedly reeling from this information, struggling to process how someone so talented and relatively young could be gone so soon. Instead of focusing on our shock and sorrow, we at The Fashion Bomb would like to celebrate him today, and highlight the contributions he made to music, our culture, and most importantly fashion.
You don’t have to look very far to see how much his innovative style impacted the trendsetters of today.
From Beyoncé in her Single Ladies one glove steeze:
To everyone from Rihanna and Kanye to Teyana Taylor rocking Michael Jackson inspired military jackets:
From young upstarts like Chris Brown taking cues from Thriller in slick red leather:
To a bevy of stars tipping their Fedoras in a particularly MJ way on and off red carpets:
Michael Jackson’s legacy will endure in fashion, music, and beyond.
May he rest in peace.
