Hey all!
Vuitton here with some great news for you Canadian stylistas!
According to Fashionista.com, luxury retail store Holt Renfrew is looking for three style bloggers to cover fashion events in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver over the course of five months.

After sifting through intriguing entries, they’ll eventually choose three lucky winners.

Interested?

Enter the contest here.  The deadline is May 28th!

It’s Friday and I’m up way too early for my liking! All the better…that means more Mail Bombs for you!

Let’s get it crackin!

First Meeka says, “Is it possible to tell me the designer of these shoes Alicia Keys has on… they’re HOT!!!!“

“I must add them to my shoe game!“
Adriana says, “Alicia’s distinctive, goddess-heeled sandals are from Christian Dior’s Spring/Summer 2009 Collection, which we reported about in our seasonal Paris shoe roundup:“

“…Exact pricing was unavailable on Dior’s site but Web rumor has it they go for upwards of $1,500. Contact the label directly for further details.“
Next, Talia says, “I saw this picture of Leona Lewis in the airport and fell in love with her bag!”

“…I need it! Where can I get it??”

According to our friends at Red Carpet Fashion Awards, Leona is wearing this $68 Deux Lux Ruffle Bag:

…get yours at www.urbanoutfitters.com.
Tyi asks, “I was wondering if there’s an alternative to the Louis Vuitton Spicy sandal that’s rocking the fashion world?“

“…I know you guys mentioned the Bebe Katrin sandal, but that shoe has since sold out! Do you know of any good alternatives? I MUST have them for my Vegas trip!!!!!“
Tyi, the Spicy Sandal is a one-of-a-kind expensive shoe, and unfortunately Bebe is the only brand that has come close to offering a look alike. We found you some funky sandals that’ll set your outfit apart from the rest. Not quite the Spicy, but still hot:

Now for some wardrobe queries!

Corinne says, “I’m interested in wearing a tubed romper/jumper for my birthday party, but I can’t seem to find one. Do you have any suggestions?”

Adriana says, “Happy birthday, Corinne! Here are a few sleeveless jumpsuit options at various price points:”

Lastly Nikhol writes, “Hey Guys, I’m going on vacation in August and traveling to Europe for 13 days. I was hoping you could provide me with some comfortable yet stylish ideas of what to wear while sight seeing, etc in the heat. Also, I’m a thick girl so short shorts are a no-no. lol. Thanks a bunch!”
Vuitton says, “Here are some perfect pieces for that European heat:“
“Dresses in prints and sunny colors coincide with the atmosphere perfectly:”

“…Keep it flirty in cute skirts. If you make your way through Italy, pencil skirts are great as they’re classy and give off a vamp edge:

“Choose a few flattering tops”

“…Wide-leg trousers are perfect for the weather and can easily be worn with heels or flats:”

“Saunter around town in flats or wedges, and pull out a pair of sexy sandals for a night out:”

“…And hold all of your maps, itineraries, and that multi-lingual phrase dictionary in your large tote. Top everything off with a pair of oversized sunglasses:”

“Have fun on your vacay! “
And have great weekends!
Bisous!

Atlanta’s finest came out last night for Ciara’s album release party, offering fodder for a quick morning Hot or Hmm:

The lady of the moment stunted with best buddy Monica looking edgy in a pompadour hairstyle and leather vest. Monica also kept it super cute in a sheer white tank, cascading pearls, and sunglasses. Her footwear didn’t hurt either:

Those lace up Chanel shoes are Hot!

My favorite housewife Nene also made an appearnce in a green tube dress and leggings:

I loves me some Nene, so will give her snaps for a cute outfit and hot hairstyle.

What do you think?

Since I teased you yesterday with the Kurt Geigers, I decided to make it up to you with hot shoes available in the US:

…Brian Atwoods. Made in an array of attractive candy colors, it’s hard to choose just one…that is until you look at the price tag. These babies will run you about $700 a pop:

Definitely a splurge, but aren’t they lovely to look at?

YSL cage booties have been popping up on fashionistas of note:

Ciara wore the hot heels with a lightning bolt sweater dress, Beyonce kept hers casual in Vienna with jeans and a tank, and Dawn paired hers with a signature mini.

Who wore it better?

The shoes will run you about $1,600, but find a lower priced option here or great substitutes here:

One of my tweeting friends MsCoLo requested Carl Thomas’ jammer Summer Rain for our next video:

She said, “I love that video and song!” I must admit, this is also one of my favorites!

Enjoy!

Rihanna was spotted out recently wearing a pair of white pumps with a black toe cap. If you love her look, but need it for less, go with these $71 Gabriella Rocha Chancelly Pumps from Zappos:

3.1 Phillip Lim’s Spring 2009 Winding Zipper Ruffle Dress is a favorite of bomb celebrities:

Solange wore a black version with Pierre Hardy heels while ex Danity Kaner Aubrey O’Day chose pink for the Music Saves Lives Event last night in Hollywood.

Who wore it better?

*55 Secret Street gets a preview of Rachel Rachel Roy’s Fall 2009 collection.

*Stiletto Jungle shops for grown up flip-flops for spring.
*All Lacquered Up shows you how to recreate Fergie’s striped metallic nails from the Wolverine red carpet.
*Allie is Wired fashion face off: Ginnifer Goodwin vs. Kim Kardashian.
*BagBliss: add some PoP to your bag-drobe with the fluorescent Louis Vuitton Graffiti Speedy!

*Bag Snob– Prada’s Road to Peril.
*Beauty Snob loves the amazing Argan Oil from Josie Maran even though it stinks, literally.
*Everything’s coming up daisies according to Coquette.
*Fashion Pulse is loving the latest wedges from shoe brand Dani Black; check out the post for a sneak peak of fall styles!
*KRISTOPHER DUKES is wanting, using, and hating Frank Lloyd Wright.
*Second City Style abused ourselves testing thousands of products and the results for the 3rd Annual Beauty Olympics are in!
*Shopping and Info checks out Megan Fox on the set of Jonah Hex.
*StyleBakery shows us how to pull off spring’s trickiest trends
*The Beauty Stop addresses how often you should really wash your hair.
*The Shoe Goddess goes rocker chic for under $100!

*TheMakeupGirl shows you how to get Katie Holmes new polished makeup look at home.
*V-Style shows you the best Mother’s Day Gifts for every kind of Mom.

Hey Bombshells,
Adriana here with a recap of April 17’s Beat and Brands event in NYC!
Fashion Bomb friends and style connosieurs NINA SKY hosted this funky showcase of music and fashion that featured edgy brands such as Cubannie Links, Mishka, and Claw Money.

The music was pumpin’ with Nicole on the one and twos spinning old school hip-hop, soul, and funk, and with two rooms available–one for shopping, one for dancing–it was a music and style lover’s perfect cocktail. I caught up with Natalie and Nicole, of course:

And chatted up Cubannie Links founder and designer Annie Basulto, who’s a Fashion Bomb enthusiast!

I also snapped a few flicks of the wares for y’all to check out.
Cubannie Links (the bullet earrings seem like something Rihanna would go for, non?):

Mishka(check out the combo hoodie/hot pants):

And Claw Money (my fave was the sassy tee with the female take on the Air Jordan logo):

The packed crowd was a sure sign that the music + fashion combo = winner.

There are plans in the works for more of these–I’ll be sure to let y’all know if and when…
Check out Cubannie Links, Mishka, and Claw Money on their sites.
*Thanks to the homie DG for the look!
~Adri