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.”

Actress Gabrielle Union ditched her typical black outfits, stunting a few nights ago in a striped tank, shorts, and yellow ankle boots:

Her hair is absolutely gorgeous, and I’m always a proponent of cute shorts and a tank in the summer. Still, something about the boot and short combo is making me go hmm…

Your thoughts?

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Hey!

So I just received a hot pair of Serfontaine Black Fox Jeans in the mail and I’m already in *love*:

Made of soft cotton and elastane, the jeans are comfortable yet supremely flattering to any curvy girls’ body. Bonus: The ankle zipper adds a dash of fashion to your typical pair of skinnies. At $198 they’re a bit of a splurge, but I can see myself wearing these all summer…they’re definitely worth the investment! Peep a few styles here:

Contact Kisha Marshall at 212-255-8982 for purchase and buying information.

Jennifer Hudson photographed by celebrity photographer Derek Blanks

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Ok so a lot of you aren’t feeling Cassie’s current hit, but you can’t deny her song Long Way to Go is super catchy:

The tune is from her Ryan Leslie days, which means it’s a definite club banger. And the video’s dance sequence is super cute!

Enjoy!

Our fashionista of the year Rih Rih did what she does best last night in New York, rocking an edgy ski inspired Gareth Pugh jacket with a black mini skirt, sunglasses, and a pair of Christian Louboutins:

This saucy outfit is quite a clean look for Rih. Black and white topped off with Loubies is always chic.. and unquestionably hot!

If you want a similar look for less, try these options:

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In sad news, urban music mainstay Vibe Magazine folded today:

Another victim of the recession, the title has definitively closed its doors.

An article in Daily Finance says, “Vibe enjoyed significant success in the late ’90s and early part of this decade as hip hop and R&B became the nation’s predominant forms of pop music. But in recent years the title has fallen on hard times … In February, it reduced its circulation and publishing frequency, cut salaries and moved employees to a four-day workweek to save money.”

It seems every year we’re mourning the loss of a title that speaks to us. First Suede, then Vibe Vixen, and now Vibe itself.

I have so many warm memories of Vibe…tearing through one of my first issues featuring the Fugees; reading about the East Coast vs. West Coast beef; and gasping when they had the courage to put popstar Justin Timberlake on the cover.

Aside from its groundbreaking premier issues, Vibe represented some of the best journalism in its field.  By courting the best authors and thinkers, Vibe was able to put an intelligent and well researched spin on the booming hip-hop industry.

I’ll miss Vibe’s 20 Questions, the fashion spreads done by the uber talented Memsor Kamaraké and Janelle Grimmond, and reading stories by authors like Karen Good and Serena Kim.

Will you miss it?

Read a tribute from former Vibe staffer (and fabulous blogger) Aliya S. King here.

Artists Ciara and Lil Mama were at Rap-Up Magazine’s 4th Anniversary & Summer Issue Release Party this past Friday sporting what seems to be the new beauty must:

…two toned hairstyles. While most may opt for highlights or subtle light strands, Ciara and Lil Mama go for bold with blocks of platinum and golden brown placed side by side with raven black.

Keri Hilson debuted a similar color block style on the BET red carpet this weekend:

And Monica has been known to partake in edgy cuts with black and red….

But the style can easily tread the line between dynamic and dreadful…

Do you like the look?