Hot! or Hmm…: Solange in NYC

Bomb favorite Solange was in SoHo yesterday making her debut as the spokesperson for The Body Shop and MTV‘s “‘Yes, Yes, Yes’ to Safe Sex” campaign. And looking quite Hawt while promoting a fabulous cause:

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*Loving* the ripped stonewashed jeans, baggy off-the-shoulder tee layered atop a “Yes Yes Yes” tank, and turquoise peep-toe pumps with playful bows. Her peachy glow and natural lip gloss complement the outfit perfectly. I was on my way to cover this for y’all in-person and was delayed, so I missed seeing Solange and her ensemble. 🙁

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The event also served as the launch for The Body Shop’s $8.00 “Yes Yes Yes!” Tantalising Lip Butter, partial sales of which will be donated to MTV’s Staying Alive Foundation, a charity that works worldwide to raise HIV and AIDS awareness among young people. Now that’s truly Hot.
Cop a Tantalising Lip Balm of your own here (I’ve used mine about 4 times since yesterday–fab pomegranate-esque scent and light texture, and moisturizes quite well!).
~Adri
*Get Solange’s Look with these:

Style File: Janelle Monae

Hey!
So while I was on vacay with my sis, she couldn’t stop talking about Janelle Monae:

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Apparently the Bad Boy crooner is initiating a new soul and fashion movement down south, and I figured, why not look at her style?

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Janelle makes waves with menswear inspired blazers and neckties, all topped off with her signature pompadour hairstyle.

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A fan of the London aesthetic, Janelle favors riding boots, high waisted pants, and crested, tailored jackets worn with simple accessories like button clip on earrings and pearl studs.

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For most events, Janelle sticks to classic black and white, down to her Oxfords, socks, and sunglasses…

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But brings in splashes of color for more casual commitments with tie neck blouses, scarfs, and vintage handbags.

How cute is she?

Get a Janelle Monae aura with these 12 items:

Tuesday Video: Lettin’ Go by Janelle Monae

I actually really like this song by Janelle Monae:

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A few lyrics, “Imma let it go!/Gotta leave my worries behind/Gotta take control!/I just came to have a good time!/Imma let it go, no time for stress on my mind!/Imma lettin go!!!!!/ Oooh Im lettin go!”
Love it.

Steal of the Day: Kenneth Jay Lane Chunky Bangles

Adriana here, Bombshells, and I’ve been on a serious jewelry kick of late, especially bib necklaces and vintage clip-on earrings. While perusing the wares at Bluefly’s today-only Tax Relief Sale (extra 10% off *everything*), I found these gorgeous, chunky Kenneth Jay Lane resin bangles in a variety of colors for just $25.20 each:

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From the top down: 1. Kenneth Jay Lane Yellow Striped Resin Beveled Bangle, $25.20 2. Kenneth Jay Lane Black Circle Beveled Resin Bangle, $25.20 3. Kenneth Jay Lane Turquoise Striped Resin Beveled Bangle, $25.20
With their ethnic-inspired designs, these are right on-trend, and perfect to jazz up jeans and a plain white tee or add flair to an LBD. 😉
~Adri

Meet the Boyfriends: Chanel and Arlenis

Fashionologie has scans of an upcoming Vogue spread, profiling models Chanel, Arlenis, Julia Stegner and more with their boyfriends:

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Chanel is dating rapper Tyga, while Arlenis is seeing model Rene Rodriguez.

I’m actually surprised to see their boos. I would’ve linked them to spotlight grabbers like Ryan Leslie or Kanye West, but their boyfriends seem pretty unassuming–a perfect combination to balance out their shine.

See more models and their boyfriends here.

Splurge of the Day: Beyonce’s Balmain Crystal Embellished Jacket

Fashion Bomb favorite Beyonce was spotted in NYC wearing this $11,410 Balmain Crystal Embellished Jacket:

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This particular piece is a fave of the French Vogue posse, and looks chic with exaggerated shoulder pads and a military edge.
While I love the look, of course it smacks of Monsieur Michael Jackson:

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Do you love?
If so, try the jacket and opt for these affordable items to complete the look:

Beauty Verdict: Cassie’s Shaved Head

Bad Girl Cassie recently shaved her said, saying, “Sometimes in life, you need a change…Something that displays the ‘I don’t give a f—’ attitude that was always present, but never showcased. Something deeper than what you thought you were capable of. And something that will shock your mother, but make her call you a ROCK STAR.

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Cassie isn’t the first celeb to sidle up to a razor.

Lovely Kelis always keeps it stylish with inventive hairdos:

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And Amber Rose is known for her blond buzz:

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But if you rock the close cut, you’re either perceived as fashion forward or just plain crazy:

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Which one is Cassie?