Last week Claire gave you guys a few of her must haves.  What do you think of mine?

My Samsung SGH E-307 flip phone (Tape is holding the battery.  What can I say?  It gives my phone character.)… My classic iPod Nano 4GB (They literally don’t make em like this anymore.)… My War Child bracelet ($5 each and 100% of net proceeds go to aiding kids affected by wars.  GREAT cause!)…My Christy’s Crown Wool Slick Fedora (It brings out the hipster in me)…and my absolute fave…ChapStick Spearmint (Cherry ChapStick is so 2008.  This gives you a cool feeling on the lips that leaves a minty taste.  Great for all you kissers out there.)

Methinks I should get an iPhone and ditch the cell phone and vintage iPod Nano.  What say you?
~Vuitton

Rihanna stunted the other night at an L.A. Reid/Def Jam event in a cute cropped jacket worn with little more than a pair of slick leather pants:

She’s wearing none other than this $464 Ostwald Helgason Gypsy Cropped Jacket from www.farfetch.com.
Complete the look for less with these:

Do you love?

Happy Friday! I have a ton of errands to run, so we’ll make Mail Bombs quick!

Let’s go!

First Ashley says, “I recently saw a picture of Ashanti doing a press conference for her upcoming role in the off-Broadway version of The Wiz. “

“…She was wearing a purple and blue dress with metallic peep-toe pumps. I would like to know: who designed her dress?“

Adriana says, “Ashanti’s wearing this Zac Posen ombre print silk dress:“

“…Get yours for $2,300 online at www.saks.com.“

Next, Jamelia from Florida says, “I have a question about the designer of a dress I saw on Jordin Sparks:”

“Can you tell me who makes it? Thanks so much!”

Vuitton found that Jordin is wearing this Bebe Studded Trapunto Strapless Dress:

Unfortunately the dress is sold out online, but check at your local Bebe store to see if they have a few in stock.

Keisha says, “I absolutely love this necklace Jennifer Hudson is wearing!“

“… Where can I find it or something very close to it?“

The covergirl’s jewelry is undoubtedly tres expensive, so I found you a few looks for less (plus one splurge!):

Joyce from Paris (what what!) says, “I saw this jumpsuit on Ciara and Kim Kardashian and fell in love with it:”

“Can you tell me where I can find cheaper alternatives?”
While Kim and Ciara paid $2,245 for this Stella McCartney Backless Jumpsuit, you can get a similar silhouette for less in a few different colors:

In a wardrobe query Christine says, “I’ll be attending a semi-formal and a black and white party in the same night! I’m a college senior and really want to go out with a bang this year. I’m hoping to find something that’s still appropriate for my semi-formal but also something hot for that night (I won’t really have much time to change clothes). Any ideas?”
We found you a variety of options at different price points to fit the themes of your big night:

Lastly, Ka’Lan says, “I’m looking for a pair of black ankle strap heels,…the closest thing I’ve seen are on a model for the Forever 21 site.”

“…I’m really hoping you could find a pair for me, or a cheap alternative.”
Sure! Adriana found you these options:

Hope you like ’em!
It’s a long weekend here in Paris and I have a friend coming to visit! Let me dust my walking shoes off…the Louvre is killer!
Have amazing weekends and stay tuned next week for a slew of celeb interviews!
Bisous!

We missed out on quite a few instances of chic this week:

It’s a toughie, but I think Ashanti might have taken the crown! I love her strapless dress and peep toes!

Who’s your fave?

Hey Bombers,
Adriana here with a bit of an early bird special on fall! Last week I attended TJ Maxx and Marshalls’ Fall Preview event held in the penthouse of the Hudson Hotel in midtown Manhattan.

The incredible view of NYC from the terrace made a fantastic backdrop to check out what’s coming up for fall!

Now, I know we’re in the throes of late spring and summer hasn’t even started yet but I have to admit, almost *everything* I saw had me wishing it was autumn already. Take a look:

Sweet, no? Trend-wise, it seems we can look forward to lots of  sunny, citrus hues (orange, yellow, gold); jewel tones; animal prints; boyfriend fits; and, as we saw from the Fall ’09 runway shows, a big ’80s revival (the plaid wrap/red belt combo and acid wash jeans above are straight outta 1984).
Also, one trend I hadn’t seen much of in the shows but TJ Maxx/Marshalls seeem to be getting behind: hats, especially 1920s-inspired hats like the sunny gold beauty in the first pic. I’m not mad–love the days of yore when ladies wore their chapeaus and hat pins as surely as they carried a handbag.
What do y’all think about the upcoming fall looks?
~Adri

In an article in UK’s Daily Mirror called “The Anti-Diva,” Beyonce claims that she’s, in fact, a low maintenance gal.

She says, “I don’t know if I’m fashion obsessed. I think when I’m working, yes, but when I’m at home I usually wear the same thing every day. I have my straight-leg jeans and a pair of Christian Louboutins and a little jacket and a white shirt. I get sent about fifteen designer bags a month. I can only imagine how much they cost. Even I wouldn’t buy some of them.”

Wow, can you imagine having 15 designer bags sent to you a month? And she can afford them! Meanwhile us non millionaires have to pay retail…hmm…

Read the rest of the article here.

I was cruising over at Elle.com and came across an article on a new swim line called Bantu:

Designed on the Ivory Coast and manufactured in Ethiopia, the line’s two and one piece suits feature bright, vibrant West African prints. The designer, Yodit Eklund, was raised in Kenya, Sudan, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Egypt and studied environmental science and economics at UC Berkeley.

Purchase the suits for a little over $100 at Fred Segal, Anthropologie, and Barneys.

Our friends over at Honey have declared the oversized patent black belt OVER. Its replacement? An interesting silhouette like this Cadeau Waist Belt by Philip Lim:

The say, “[It’s] the perfect replacement to bring new life to your fave vintage dress or shape to trapeze numbers from a few seasons back hibernating in the dark corners of your closet.”
Get yours for $325 at www.eluxury.com.

Get the rest of the Honey Scoop here.

Christian Louboutins have a cultlike following amongst celebs, and bombshells Rihanna and Kim Kardashian showed their affiliation by wearing his Suede Deva Tie Back Boots:

They both paired theirs with rolled up jeans, a white top, and vest, but while Rihanna went for pops of blue with her vest and matching blue Gucci Darwin Leather Backpack, Kim kept her look simple in nude tones and understated accessories.

Who wore the Loubies better?

Foxy Brown may be deaf and gone, but her 90’s era banger with Backstreet “Gotta Get You Home” still gets play on my ipod:

Everyone say it with me, “Uh oh uh oh!“