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.
I’m not sure if I was around when this debuted, but my mom had it taped on VHS (yes pre DVDs!) and I remember watching this with her:
She said that when he did the moonwalk, it was the most ground breaking, amazing thing anyone had ever seen.
Michael was a consummate artist, as he had the courage to create, and the genius to produce dances, movements, and songs that everyone loved regardless of race, culture, or age.
What’s your favorite Michael Jackson song? Video?
Give tribute to MJ in this $80 Sgt. Pepper’s Jacket from Fred Flare:
If military’s not your style, take your pick from any of these Jackson inspired jackets:
See more Michael Jackson inspired style on AOL Black Voices!
When I was a young bombshell, I was a huge fan of Michael Jackson. I remember dancing with my mom and brother to the Thriller album in our Living Room, loving the moment so much that I even immortalized it for the ages, proudly holding up the cover as a testament:
Since then, I feel like I’ve grown up with Michael.
I remember when “Bad” debuted on NBC, watching crazed fans scream “He Waved to Me!!” on tributes, and even when “Black or White” and “Scream” came out.
What are you fave MJ memories?
Picture courtesy of Jennifer Newton
I went on WireImage.com, and caught pictures of fans mourning and celebrating Michael Jackson’s life and career:
UCLA Hospital in Los Angeles, California
BJ Mason, 18, dances and fans gather in front of the former childhood home of Pop Star Michael Jackson in Gary, Indiana
More pictures to come…
Photos: WireImage.com
For those who are yearning for our regular fare, we did solve a handful of Mail Bombs for ya!
First it seems everyone is going to Beyonce’s concert!
Sam from Miami says, “I’ll be attending Beyonce’s concert this summer and I have no idea what to wear and what kind of look I want to go for? Every time I go to shop I ask myself should I wear heels? Flats? Sneakers? Jeans? Pants? Cute girly top? Or a graphic tee? I’m so confused can you set me up with a look i can mimic for the concert?!”
Hey Sam! You should definitely go with flats and jeans, as you’ll most likely be standing up and dancing a lot of the night and you want to be comfortable! As for what you’ll wear on top, you can go for girly or graphic depending on your personality…but it’s Beyonce, so get some sparkle going!
Try these:
Jamaka says, “I am in DESPERATE need of these shoes or something similar!!! I cannot afford the Chanel version (obviously ), but I would love to have a pair of these!!! Can you please help me???!!!!!!!”
Adriana says, “No knockoffs that I could find just yet, but if a gun heel is what you’re craving, here are a couple of options way below Chanel price“:
Lastly, Necole says, “I need your help…so here goes! Ok, I bought some denim leggings from Aldo today and I need ideas on how to wear them. I gotta stop the impulse purchases LOL!”
Adriana says, “Congrats on the purchase! I’m a fan of leggings, and an even bigger fan of “classing them up” with bold flats, over-the-bum-tunics and tees, and smart boyfriend jackets. Here are some suggestions in that vein:”
That does it for today!
If we didn’t get to your question today, check back next week when we’ll be back to our normal schedule.
The Fashion Bomb isn’t the only one giving Michael his style props!
*Glamour Magazine looks at Michael’s 8 most memorable fashion moments.
*Womens Wear Daily dubs Michael a Style Icon, and concedes that it was his influence behind the celebrity fueled Balmain military jacket trend (not the Beatles as they stated here).
*Stuff Fly People Like call Michael the “Baddest, freshest, dopest of them all.“
*And Abby of Fashionista says, “To be frank, I was completely in love with Michael Jackson.”
This and many more web responses to come!
Studded blazers seem to be all the rage since Balmain’s Spring 09 collection, but judging from their whopping price tags, it wouldn’t be too soon before the “inspiration” kicked in. Enter Zara’s studded blazer. Apart from the difference in texture with Balmain’s being leather and the difference in studs, they’re pretty similar. But I must say that Zara did a pretty neat job, both with tailoring and pricing it heaps lower than its predecessor. Too bad Zara doesn’t have an online store. Money aside, which do you prefer?
~Vuitton
