According to FabSugar, J.Lo has decided to pull Sweetface from the racks after six years of booming sales:

A spokesperson said, “In light of some new company strategies, we have decided to put the Sweetface line on hiatus while we prepare to reintroduce the brand in the near future with new messaging points and an entirely new fashion point of view.“

The high end contemporary line, born as a spinoff to J.Lo’s more urban brand by JLo by Jennifer Lopez, apparently had $200 million in sales in 2006. Sales have been down, but I don’t think the brand is out for good.

Read the rest here.

Spring 2010 Menswear designers like Gucci, D&G, and Emporio Armani are currently showing in Europe, and I decided to pop online to take a look at the newest trends for the fellas.

First I took a peek at Dsquared2…

… for obvious reasons!

You might remember, last year DSquared made headlines for having a majority black cast:

At the time, website Fashionista said in an article called Changes on the Runway, “In reverse of how shows usually go, the majority of the models were black, with just a couple majorities. Now, there’s a delightful rumor…that next week’s Lanvin show will have an ‘all ethnic’ line up.”

Welp, this year, Brazilian Jean Carlos (in the 1st picture above) was the only splash of color in DSquared2’s whole show.  Quite a drastic change, so I decided to see if other shows kept up with the celebrated diversity of yore.

Emporio Armani featured two men of color:

Vivienne Westwood provided some eye candy:

And surprisingly, Calvin Klein represented with a handful of brothers (maybe it was that New York Times article by Cathy Horyn where she shouted out Francisco Costa for his homogeneous lineup):

But for a large majority of shows–Gucci, D&G, Moncler Gamme Bleu, Iceberg, John Varvatos, Prada, Moschino, Salvatore Ferragamo, Roberto Cavalli, Gianfranco Ferre, Burberry Prorsum–they were decidedly back to their old non-diverse tricks:

We always hope that a large outcry, an all black issue, and numerous blog and newspaper articles will effect a true change. But after all the hubbub of last season, it seems things have returned back to normal (for the men’s shows at least).

With all the love Gucci gets from Soulja Boy and Gucci Mane, you’d think they’d have at least one brother!

What do you think?

Pictures care of NYMag

ATL songstress Ciara is in California prepping for the BET awards this weekend. She chose to bless the hot West Coat weather with a thin low cut halter, fuchsia wedge heels, and a pair of pum pum shorts:

While I couldn’t quite pull this look off, Ciara has the slim build and height to perhaps get away with short shorts. And besides, we’re sure it’s hot in Cali, thus warranting such a…sparse outfit.

But what do you think? Is Ciara hot, or does her outfit make you go hmm…?

Hey all!
So I was browsing through my e-mails and came across one from Fern Lee of Three Media telling me about up and coming designer, Kay Park:

I checked out the collection, and I was thoroughly impressed!  Her tailoring skills are superb and she mixes it up with both structured and soft, flowy pieces.  She also does a pretty mean job on a lightweight trench coat and blazer featured below.

Her design aesthetic gives a chic simplicity without being so bland because of the intricate details in most of her pieces.  And best of all, they’re affordable starting from about $53 and up!

For more of her Spring 2009 collection, you can check out her website here, or if you want to buy, check out a few pieces at revolveclothing.com.

~Vuitton

So today’s Solange’s 23rd birthday!

In celebration, I decided to feature her video Sandcastle Disco as video of the day:

I actually really love the styling and sound of this video.

Solange is truly coming into her own as an artist and woman!

Wish Solange a Happy Birthday on Twitter at www.twitter.com/solangeknowles

Despite it being summer, subtle feathers are actually a hot trend item right now, and these earrings are perfect for day or night with the right ensemble.  No need to invest tons of coins.  These retail for $18, which I’m sure all my recessionistas out there can appreciate.  You can get a pair here.
~Vuitton

Hey Guys!

So if you didn’t know, I’ve been blogging for AOL Black Voices’ Blog BV on Style for a couple months now:

I bring them exclusive looks for less on stars like Selita Ebanks, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Keyshia Cole!

Log on to www.bvonstyle.com every Friday to get a bit more Fashion Bomb fun!

Aside from being a fixture on the New York fashion scene, socialite Genevieve Jones also stays busy designing accessories and jewelry:

I love this summer perfect tassled clutch, but it doesn’t come cheap.  At $875 a pop, it’s quite the splurge, but you’re getting your money’s worth.  And it comes in a variety of luxe colors and textures.  Get one here!

~Vuitton

The Nomination process is open for The 2009 Black Weblog Awards!

Every year we’ve been lucky enough to be a finalist, but every year we’ve (unfortunately) come up short.

We hope that won’t be the case this time around!

Click here to nominate The Fashion Bomb for Best Style and Fashion Blog (and whatever else you’d like).

The most nominated blog in each category becomes a finalist; voting for the winners takes place August 1st-31st.
Let’s bring it home!

Nominate here.

Jeans are a staple for any season, but the summer welcomes new and fun cuts, washes, and silhouettes. Stay super chic in warmer temps with these celebrity certified denim trends:

First up, ripped jeans:

J Brand Thrasher jeans in a light wash are a clear bomb favorite, but you can make the look your own by going for a darker or lighter wash or cuffing them like Rihanna, Monica, or Beyonce:

Next, we have tie dye:

Tie Dye is more for the bold bombshell, and Ciara aptly tones the look down with a cute white tank. When rocking a pair, go for simple accessories so the denim stands out on its own:

Next up boyfriend jeans:

Whether casual with flats, or dressed up with heels, wear a pair of boyfriend jeans when you’re just kicking it with your baby or boo:

Last, but not least, cut off shorts:

Rock a cute cut off like Fefe Dobson to maintain the jean aesthetic while keeping your cool. Cut offs are the only style I’d recommend doing yourself. Take a pair of old tattered jeans and cut away–word of warning, mark where you’d like to cut so you don’t make daisy dukes. Not adventurous? Try these:

Bisous!