Hey Bombshells,
Tomorrow, May 14, marks the debut of the second part of Matthew Williamson’s Spring/Summer collection for H&M, and here’s a peek at what you can look forward to:
Sweet. I’m coveting the sarongs and turqouise dress already…
Thoughts?
~Adri
Recessionista’s rejoice! While web surfing, I happened across a very cool online boutique called Lois Lane Vintage:
A must stop cybershop, absolutely everything on the site has been handpicked from vintage stores and reconstructed for modern times. Sultry 70’s blouses, 60’s Tulip Dresses, and 80’s rompers look surprisingly fresh–and thankfully everything’s really affordable! Take a look:
Left to Right: Vintage 1970’s Leopard Sweater, $30. Reconstructed 50’s Tulip Dress, $50.
Reconstructed 80’s Crop Blazer, $60.
Left to Right: Reconstructed 80s’s Black and White Dress, $58. 1970’s Scottish Plaid Blouse, $30.
Reconstructed 80’s Pearl Blouse, $25.
Left to Right: Vintage Multistripe Blouse, $30. Vintage White Cotton Romper, $35.
Not convinced? Check out a few of their sold out looks:
Please believe, I’ll be checking back frequently to get the scoop on their newest items!
Have you ever seen vintage look that hot?
See more at www.loislanevintage.com.
*Thanks to young L.O. for the scoop!
A favorite of stars like Ciara, Alexis Bittar Bracelets are eye catchingly chic and edgy. Tap your inner fashionista with this $395 Cubist Mirror Hinge Bracelet:
Made of resin and rhodium, the sharp angled accessory will make any outfit extraordinary.
Pair it with the following for a high/low look:
The perennial problem of hitting the town with a clutch: It’s cute and looks great, but is never large enough to fit all you need (including that pair of flip flops you need to rest your feet at the end of the night!). Enter Rampage’s $68 Jenny Flap Clutch:
It’s compact enough to look chic, yet large enough to stow all your necessities. A drop chain shoulder strap offers ease and versatility, and the price makes it a must!
Pair with the following for your next night out:
Reminisce back to the days when the Fugees were new on the scene and still together…
…and when Lauryn was still the flyest chick in the game!
Check out some vintage Lauryn Style in this archive Fashion Bomb post.
Enjoy!
Louis Vuitton Lil’ Kim Photographed by David LaChapelle
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Hey!
So warm weather is finally here, and it’s high time to pop on an effortlessly chic dress:
Flattering and comfy, dresses are an easy answer to “What should I wear??” plus they come in a myriad of hot colors, patterns, and fabrics.
Today The Fashion Bomb brings you 100 options under $150 to wear to work, on the weekend, and beyond!
First up:
1. Brights:
Nothing screams summer more than a sizzling hot bright pink, orange or blue dress. Wear it with contrasting bright accessories for added pop:
2.Florals:
Welcome warm weather in a bright floral print that will reflect the beauty of your surroundings. Make sure the size of the floral fits your stature. Petite chick? Go for a small floral. A bit curvy? Hit ’em with a bang:
3. Prints
Offer a quirky edge in a simple frock with an eye catching print. As with florals, the ‘size’ rule applies; add a belt to break up an overwhelming pattern:
4. Stripes
Hop on board the season’s nautical trend with these easy pieces. Note: Horizontal stripes can make you look wide, verticals are more forgiving (and flattering)!
5. Jersey:
Breathable and easy, a comfy jersey dress in soft cotton is the perfect pick for a weekend event:
6. Daytime Casuals:
Whether shopping with friends or hitting up your local outdoor café, daytime casual dresses offer a dynamic look. Wear with flats or pop on a heel for sauntering around town:
7. Work:
Flaunt your bold style in the boardroom with a demure cap sleeve creation or a sleeveless style worn with a cardigan:
8. Date:
Head out with your boo (or future boo) with these saucy dresses that will still leave a bit to the imagination:
9. Club:
Single lady? Make him want to put a ring on it when he spies you out in one of these bangers:
10. Wedding:
Shine without stealing the brides’ spotlight in a soft, conservative party frock:
Happy Shopping!
Many celebrities have been seen on the red carpet sacrificing fashion in the name of cushy, comfortable sneaks:
D Woods rocked Pastry Kicks with a strapless frothy Heatherette frock, and model Veronica Webb accented a gray dress and cream trench with bright blue baskets.
As a foot surgery survivor, I know all about the necessity of wearing practical shoes!
But I’ll never forget–four weeks after my surgery, I wouldn’t even wear sneakers with dresses (even under doctor’s orders)! I fought with all my might and settled on some sparkly skimmers.
What do you think?
Are sneakers ever ok with skirts and dresses?
Pick up the May issue of Latina Magazine for a fresh, cute cover featuring Star Trek star Zoe Saldana:
Also pop the top for 120 reasons to love being a Latina, summer makeup, and more!
Get an inside peek at www.latina.com.
The fashionable were all over the map this weekend: besides the usual L.A./New York circuit, Atlanta, Miami Beach, and Washington D.C. also hosted their fair share of celebs. So who rocked what (and rocked it best)?
Keyshia Cole sang the national anthem at the Hawks vs. Cavs game in the ATL and featured some stars and stripes of her own, sporting a rhinestone Chanel pendant necklace with a flouncy black and white striped minidress. A cornflower blue boyfriend blazer and chic strappy platforms in taupe topped the tres Hot ensemble off.
At the Noche de Ninos gala in Beverly Hills, Jennifer Lopez chose to go with teal jersey for the red carpet. Her mermaid cut dress with blouson sleeves and loose boatneck collar is fine on its own but seems slightly ill-fitting on La Lopez’s bodacious bod. Same with her shoes and hair: I love a messy up-do and bold black sandals but somehow both of these together seem to weigh down the outfit, Hmm…
Back east at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in D.C., Alicia Keys opted for a sleeveless cocktail dress in eggshell with black accents anchored by silver and black T-strap sandals. The banded bodice and snowflake prints give the dress a sexy-girlish feel but…it’s far from the best I’ve seen her look. Her curtain of straight hair and bland makeup dress the outfit down somewhat, too. It’s not an out-and-out Hmm–maybe more of a lukewarm Hot?
Kerry Washington also made the scene at the Correspondents’ Dinner in what at first glance might appear to be a matronly number. But I think this ruffle-tiered, midnight blue, strapless frock really works on her for reasons je ne sais quoi. Perhaps its the dramatic color, or the pops of gold in her accessories that keep the outfit from becoming too somber. Or maybe I’m just glad she looks a bit more appropriately dressed than A. Keys. Kerry’s style is often quite feminine with an undercurrent of traditional, and I think this reflects that well. A very mature Hot…
Over in NYC at stylist-turned-music-artist O’Neal McKnight’s mixtape release party, John Legend added some flair by mixing plaid patterns, pairing a grey and white dress shirt with a green and blue tie. He balances the outfit nicely with tailored black trousers and polished wingtips. Plaid seems to have been the evening’s theme, as O’Neal himself goes for a black and white plaid jacket, artfully beat-up jeans, and black and grey kicks (and don’t miss the silk bow-tie and polka dot pocket square). Quite Hawt looks for both gents!
Finally, back down south in Miami Beach, America’s Next Top Model winner Eva Marcille co-hosted a music showcase in this abbreviated denim jumpsuit with a strapless sweetheart neckline. Doorknocker earrings, loose curly hair, and nude platforms with black ankle straps finish off the sassy evening look. While I’m loving the shoes and Eva’s lovely curls, the jumper is just a bit too juvenile for me, Hmm…
What say you, Fashion Bombers?
~Adriana
