Alek Wek and Aminata Niaria in i-D Magazine’s Latest Issue

Always on the cutting edge, i-D mixes legendary models with newcomers for a white shirts and blue jeans themed shoot in their latest issue:

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i-D Magazine

i-D Magazine

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Kirsten Owen, Aminata Niaria, Natasa Vojnovic, Liu Wen, Caroline Ribeiro and Alek Wek were shot by photographers Amy Troost and Alastair McKimm. Simple effortless chic!

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Teyana Taylor Self Styles for Single Cover

Super Sweet 16 Alum Teyana Taylor flexed her fashionable chops, styling herself for her next Single Cover:

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Apparently she’d like her fans to pick the winning shot. What do you think of her stylistic skills?

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Splurge of the Day : Jojo and Malou Collage Print Scarf

Bad hair day? Wrap your ‘do in this Jojo and Malou Collage Print Scarf:

Jojo and Malou Collage Print Scarf

The coral, white, and purple graphic print will be the perfect distraction from your distressed tresses. At $135, you may want to save it for a special occasion–perhaps for your next excursion to St. Barts?
Get it plus a few high and lower priced options here:

Alicia and Tracee rock a mean scarf!

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Hot! or Hmm… : Beyonce in London

Beyonce was recently spotted in London looking like she just emerged from the pool:

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She topped of a pair of red peep toes and acid washed jeans with a slim fitting tank and Ray-Ban sunglasses. I think she’s going for the wavy hair look, but might not have read our post from yesterday–looks like she needs some Defrizz, hmm…

What do you think?

André Leon Talley and Isabel and Ruben Toledo Tell Recent Graduates: Don’t Give Up!

Check out the video below for an inspirational message from André Leon Talley and Isabel and Ruben Toledo:

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André says, “Don’t give up even if it takes you 30 years…It doesn’t matter as long as you have within your universe something that sustains you every day until your goal is met….It’s not time that matters, it’s the quality of work, the quality of the vision, and the quality of the dream.”

I’m in it for the long haul, aren’t you? I’m locked in as Diddy would say!

Leave a comment and tell us how you’re following your passion.

Thanks to HipCandy for the heads up!

Steal of the Day : J.Crew Medium Straw Beach Bag

A straw bag is the perfect summer accessory to carry all your necessities:

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It works on the beach and beyond–I was at Monoprix today and saw a woman use one for her groceries. Fashionable, functional, and at $30, supremely affordable!
Wear yours with the following:

Jada Pinkett Smith Covers Ebony Magazine

Mom, musician, and actress Jada Pinkett Smith covers Ebony Magazine’s June 2009 issue:

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Jada Pinkett Smith Ebony Magazine June 2009

Gorgeous!

The cover is great, but for some reason I feel like I’ve seen it before? Is it just me?

Read more about Jada at www.ebony.com.

Beauty Bomb: Summer Hair Buys!

Hey!
So today kicks off our first Beauty Tuesday, where we give you fashionistas the scoop on how to complete your look with makeup, hair, and beauty advice!
On top of Adriana’s fabulous makeup post, we’re also having contributing writer Eileen give us a few tips today on how to keep your straight, wavy, or natural do’s fly for the summertime:

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Fashion & Beauty go hand in hand, so read on!  If you love the idea of Beauty Tuesdays let us know and leave a comment.

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Hey there all your Beauty/Fashion Bombers!
Summer is right around the corner, so The Fashion Bomb is sharing the best products to keep your hair frizz free, luscious and moisturized on the hottest summer day!

For straight or permed hair:

Summer Hair

For a slick look after a dip in the pool or ocean, make sure you pack Carol’s Daughter Hair Balm ($12, www.carolsdaughter.com).

Carol's Daughter Hair Balm

The rich combination of Soy and Sweet Almond oil leaves hair moisturized, shiny and manageable without the build up. Also don’t forget a smoothing shampoo and conditioner like Aveda’s Smooth Infusion Shampoo and Conditioner ($20 each, www.aveda.com):

Aveda’s Smooth Infusion™ Shampoo and Conditioner

The products contain organic aloe, maize and guar bean, tamanu oil and hydrolyzed wheat protein complex–all great ingredients to soften hair, manage frizz, repair and protect your lovely locks!

For natural hair:

Erykah Badu Natural Hair

Make sure to treat your locks, twists and braids with moisturizing products that contain vitamins and natural ingredients like shea butter, olive oil and vitamin E. Deep condition weekly with Hamadi Shea Hair Mask ($24 at www.folica.com), which has fabulous 100% organic ingredients like avocado, vanilla, ylang ylang, aloe vera and shea butter.

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One fun fact Fashion Bombers… shea butter has natural sunscreen so it protects your strands and scalp from ultraviolet damage.

Curly or Wavy Hair:

Beyonce Wavy Hair

It’s all about pre and post heat treatments for ladies with curly or wavy locks! Use Drop Dead Hair Straightening Baume by Philip B ($24 at www.philipb.com) for pre blow-drys or roller sets:

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This non-greasy, water soluble styling aid gives curly or wavy hair a straight, tangle-free, bouncy finish thanks to its pure extracts of Matricaria, Althea and Horseradish.

Finish off all your looks with a lightweight smoothing balm like Bumble and Bumble Defrizz ($15 for 2 oz. at www.bumbleandbumble.com):

Bumble and Bumble Defrizz

Whether you’re curly, natural, or straight this balm creates a barrier against humidity, and can also be used before, during and after styling all hair types to give you soft and silky strands.

Now go forth and get gorgeous!

~Eileen

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Well that was fun!

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Splurge of the Day: Fendi’s Abici Amante Donna Bicycle

WWD reports that Fendi has unleashed a new splurgeworthy item: An Abici Amante Donna Bicycle that comes equipped with fur saddlebags, a GPS navigational system, and a detachable Fendi case:

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Ranging in price from $5900-$9500 (depending on the attachments), the fashionable bike is available at Fendi’s 5th Avenue flagship store in NYC.

Exclusive Beauty Bomb: Get Solange’s “War Stripe” Look

Fashion Bomb friend and celebrity makeup artist Jackie Gomez has created some of your favorite beauty looks for stunners like Beyonce, Solange, and Zoe Saldana.

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One of the looks she’s recreated regularly for Solange is the signature “war stripe” Solo often sports across her eyes (she did the above one for Solange’s appearance on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”). Below, Jackie gives us the *exclusive* scoop on how to paint it on yourself, along with recommended products for each step!
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1. First: make sure to do your foundation. Recommended: Korres Organic Primer, MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation.

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2. Contour, highlight, and, of course, bronze the face. Add a pop of light colored blush. Recommended: NARS Bronzing Powder in Casino, NARS Blush in Lovejoy.

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3. Select a creamy eye makeup in any color. Using an angled eye makeup brush, apply it between the eyes. Start at the center of the nose as both a guide and to achieve a perfect line across the eyes. Make sure to go a little under the crease of the eye for a thin and sexy line! Recommended: MAC Paint Pot.

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4. Once you’re done applying the cream color, take a liquid eyeliner and apply it as close to the lash line as possible. Recommended: Makeup Forever Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner.

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5. After the eyeliner dries, curl the lashes and add on 3 coats of mascara. Apply lash extensions for a fuller effect. Recommended: MAC #7 Lashes.

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6. Finally, use a nude pencil to line the lips and apply sheer gloss to balance the look. Recommended: Korres Cherry Lipgloss in #37 (Golden Beige Shimmer).

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Voila!

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Thanks, Jackie!
Let us know how you fare with getting Solange’s war stripe (send pics)!
~Adriana
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