Rihanna was spied outside a recording studio in Santa Monica rocking a new Spring 2009 Givenchy Nightingale Black/White Imitation Crocodile Bag:

A large Nightingale will set you back about $2,000, but you can get the rest of Rihanna’s look for less than $200:

Joy Bryant went for boho chic in cut off shorts, a blue jacket, and fringe boots for the Lyn Devon preview at Arcade Boutique in Los Angeles last week:

If you want her look for less, go with these affordable items:

What were the fashionable up to this weekend?
Keshia Knight-Pulliam celebrated her birthday in sassy style, geared up in black hot pants and a silk leopard-print blouse. Fantastic feathered bangs and flawless makeup make this a very grown and sexy Hot for the former Cosby kid.

Red carpet perennial Kim Kardashian hosted the opening of a new Hard Rock Hotel in Florida swathed in a navy mini wrap-dress with patent black pumps and satin clutch. Despite its awkwardly loose fit in the bust area, it’s a rather funky dress and works in its own way, but I would have liked to see her with a sexier hairstyle to match the dress’s vamp aesthetic, Hmm…

Songstress Kat DeLuna attended Paper Magazine‘s Beautiful People party in an interesting skirt and top combo made of what looks like shirred velvet. Liking the chunky bracelets, and Kat’s eye makep is on point, but the too-big shoes and unusual pieces throw the look’s cohesion off for me, Hmm…

Finally, the incomparable Iman was spotted in NYC sporting a handbag from her Global Chic line, along with a navy boyfriend blazer, simple scoop-neck tee, bootleg jeans, and platform sandals. While not wild about the bag (but respect the hustle), it’s a perfect casual spring outfit and certifiably Hot!

What say you?
~Adriana

Ciao Bellas!

I’m back from Rome, recovering from all the delicious pizza and pasta!

While walking around by the breathtaking Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II, we ran into this young lady:

I appreciated her chic yet casual style: she was rocking flats, but kept it funky with a cute vest, skinny jeans, and shades with red accents. After chit chatting a bit, we discovered this diva, Alicia, was visiting from Berkeley, California.  Happy to see another American, we quickly made friends and traveled all around town hitting up all the must see spots! Will give you the Rome rundown in a bit.

Until then…what do you think of her style?

PS The monument is the bomb. Take a look:

Talk about diversifying your career! Pharrell Williams (aka my future boo) recently celebrated the launch of his new ecofriendly-fabric company, which turns recycled plastic bottles into textiles.

According to the New York Daily News, he says, “We want to do everything from high-end luggage to high-end denim, to university caps and gowns to Parks Department uniforms.” Way to keep fashion responsible.

So I’ve been on twitter forever, but never really paid attention to it until now when it seems everyone and their dog is tweeting. While on Ryan Leslie’s page I followed my nose to Chanel Iman and Sessilee Lopez who both profess to have shot a groundbreaking, monumental fashion moment recently in London.

Sessilee says, “Leaving London now!!! My God when you guys see the photos from this shoot you will die, all i can say is ITS A MAJOR MOMENT IN FASHION!!!!!”

And Chanel says, “IN London Shooting a MAJOR SURPRISE COVER!!!!Its top secret can’t give it away!!”

WHAT IS IT???

Could it top The All Black Issue?

Any guesses?

Oh, and you can follow the Fashion Bomb on twitter. I recently redesigned the background sticking to the concept “More is More”:

Yes, it gives me a headache too. I’ll change it soon, promise.

Until then, follow me at www.twitter.com/thefashionbomb.

Brandy showed off a shorter haircut and cute skinny jeans while out with friends recently. If you love her high waisted look, splurge on her Grey Ant Etiquette Skinny Jeans:

They’ll set you back $219 at www.lagarconne.com.

What Women Want gives us the scoop on Lala’s Mara Hoffman Dress:

Though ShopBop doesn’t have the exact style, you can come close with Mara’s Drape Back Dress, recently marked down from $330 to $165. Not a super duper steal, but at 50% off it’s worth a look.
Get the rest of Lala’s outfit with the following:

Hey Bombers,
I have two weeks vacation (Europeans love vacay!) so am coming back to the States for a bit! My first stop will be Chicago for a very very special event…will give you updates as they occur:)
To bless my Chicago trip, I decided to tap a Chi town great, Lupe Fiasco, for the Monday Viddy:

Hope you feel like a superstar today:)

With lots of history, monuments, and breathtaking views, Rome is a must see:

If you visit,  a few tips:

Where to stay: My sister, friend, and I stayed at Hotel Tirreno (Via Di S. Martino Ai Monti, 17, 00184 Roma (RM), Italy – 06 4742556).  We found this diamond in the rough after having to cancel our reservations at the horrible David’s Flat. David’s Flat, where to begin? The rooms were meager, they didn’t have Wifi, accepted cash only, and charged a premium for same day cancellation! Did I mention they were mean? Skip the hostel, check into Tirreno. The staff was nice, the room’s affordable at about 100 Euro per night for a double, and the showers were amazing. Plus it’s close to the main train station, Termini, and walking distance to the rest of the sights in Rome.

Where to eat: Pizza, pasta, pesto, oh my! For cheap eats, pick up a yummy pizza slice to go for 2.50 Euros. For a big night out, make reservations at Ristorante Asino Cotto (Via dei Vascellari 48). Get an entree plus main for about 30 Euros or splurge for two appetizers plus main for 40. The food is delicious (I loved the rack of lamb) and the waitress, Sheba, was the bomb! My friends and I were treated to our own private room where they turned on the hip-hop and R&B as the night wore on. Order the house red or white wine, they’re both really flavorful and affordable.

Nightlife: Check out Gilda’s on Friday nights (Via Mario de’ Fiori 97, Rome 00187). The DJ was great and played everything from the Stanky Leg to Lady Gaga and Techno beats. You’ll bump into lots of Americans, but you’ll also find a slew of very friendly Italians looking to show off their moves. The cost of entry, 15 Euros, includes a drink and cocktails will run you about 15 Euros a pop. Steep prices aside, we danced until 5am–so much fun!

Language and Culture: Many Italians speak English, but don’t forget your phrase book! I benefited from my Lonely Planet Fast Talk Italian Book, which helped with small phrases like “Where’s the bathroom?” and “How do I get here?” Italian people themselves were sometimes very friendly, sometimes quite rude (we were screamed at at the Vatican!) Yes. Customer Service is not key, so all I can say is: don’t assume anything. Always ask if they take credit cards before booking, ask if they can split the bill before sitting down, and be ready to negotiate or pay a little more to get what you want.

Style Notes: The weather was relatively warm, but layer as nights get chilly. We did a lot of walking so while flats are obviously recommended, I’d also suggest sneakers with shock absorption. Note: to visit the Vatican and some churches you can’t wear short skirts or anything baring your arms or midriff. Pack a pair of jeans and a cardigan–keep it classy!

Must Sees & Other Notes: Everything in Rome is a must see, but my faves were the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II. I didn’t realize we were going during Easter Sunday, so the city was packed to the gills with throngs of people surrounding each monument. Research to make sure you’re going during a ‘down time’ so you can experience the beauty of Rome without distraction.