Guys if you love the nautical look, check out The Brooklyn Circus’ Spring 2009 Collection:

Using chambray fabrics, anchored buttons, brass hardware, and details like stripes and crests, the collection gives off a tailored, fresh, naval/nautical vibe.
Shop the collection here.

My girl Jen over at The B Life recently put me on to Travelista TV, an online show featuring Teri & Andrea, two young women who visit places like Marrakesh, Sweden, Croatia, and more bringing their own funky takes on travel for women of color:

Check out their videos at www.travelista.tv!
In other travel news, my sister’s in town and we’re hopping on an Easyjet flight to Rome for the weekend!
Vuitton and Adriana have stepped in to help me out while I’m gone (and I’ll of course bring my laptop with me).
Stay tuned for a Claire’s Life: Rome sometime next week!
Bisous!

Channel your inner rocker chick with this $9 Forever 21 Pyramid Stud Elastic Bracelet:

Don’t know how to wear it? Use one of these recessions friendly items as inspiration:

The Simmons sisters are taking on American Malls, pubbing their Pastry products at shopping stops all over the nation. Recently they linked up with Keri Hilson for a show in Aventura, Florida:

I love a pop of bright color, but at first glance my eyes went a little cross eyed. Perhaps it’s the coordination that’s off, but it seems there’s way too much going on in this shot!
Individually they might look hot!

…but I’m not sure. Hmmm…
As an aside, check out the crowd for their event:

Geez Louise! Do you just need a sort’ve ok reality show to win stardom? Or did Keri’s certified hits bring out the onlookers?

Since Oscar de la Renta had so much to say about Michelle Obama’s fashion choices, I thought it only fitting to feature a Splurge of the Day from the designer himself:

This $4,590 Silk Embroidered Dress is beautiful, simple, and perfectly suited for Buckingham Palace!
If you have $5,000 to spend on a dress (instead of say a house or a car), you can accessorize your investment with the following splurge worthy items:

Look, no sweaters!

Leave it to Beyonce to kick off a trend!

When the songstress chose to wear a pair of suspenders to Pastis the other day, I got to thinking about the menswear inspired accessory:

Though she’s not the first Fashion Bombshell to rock the look:

I must say I like her take.
Will you be kicking off this trend in your town?

PS Looks to me like Bey may be wearing this $545 Dsquared2 shirt:

Too much? Go here to get her look for less.

Beautiful Michelle Obama has impeccable style, and flaunted her taste in well plucked cardigans, A-line and pencil skirts, and flattering dresses while on a recent trip to Europe. Let’s take a look:

Michelle arrived with a splash, stepping off Air Force One in a chartreuse silk crepe Jason Wu dress and black cardigan, cinched with an Azzedine Alaïa belt. She continued her fashionable reign for a visit with Gordon and Sarah Brown in London…

… blessing the occasion in a fresh, practical J.Crew ensemble accented with her signature pearls . She kept her pearls on as an accent to her Isabel Toledo dress for a meeting with the Queen at Buckingham Palace:

…and of course let them complement her teal Jason Wu dress and Junya Watanabe asymmetrical cardigan for a G20 spouses meeting at the Royal Opera House in London:

Leaving for more fashionable pastures, Michelle opted for a Thakoon coat and floral jacquard dress for the NATO Summit Arrival Ceremony at Palais Rohan:

Then chose a dramatic Azzedine Alaïa Black Cocktail Dress, cardigan, and pumps for a cultural event in Baden-Baden :

She stayed with the classic, confident black for a stroll with Carla Bruni-Sarkozy in Strasbourg:

And finished off this Sunday in a black Michael Kors Skirt, Moschino Bow Top and Azzedine Alaïa belt:

Give your wardrobe its own stimulus package with these 16 first lady like items under $100:

*In a recent WWD article by Bridget Foley called Dressing Michelle: Major Designers Wait for First Lady’s Call, the writer asks “Where in the world are Donna, Ralph and Calvin?” and quotes designers like Oscar de la Renta who decry Madame O’s wardrobe choices, saying, “You don’t go to Buckingham Palace in a sweater” and, “I don’t object to the fact that Mrs. Obama is wearing J. Crew…But there are a lot of great designers out there. I think it’s wrong to go in one direction only.” Vera Wang adds, “I love seeing young designers and their vision…On the other hand, of course, I wish she would consider some of us, because I think we also have contributions to make.”
You certainly can’t please everyone!
*If you want minute by minute updates on Michelle Obama’s fashion forays, check out the blog Michelle O. Style.
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So today we’re having a contest sponsored by Chick Downtown, a hot cyberstore that carries brands like Black Halo, Diane von Furstenberg, and Alice and Olivia! They’re giving away this $135 Peace Fold Over Clutch by Moyna:

…to the Fashion Bombshell with the best site search skills.

We receive lots of  e-mails from enthusiastic Fashion Bombers, but a large majority ask questions we’ve already answered! So today we’re going to reward the reader who searches the site the best by using the search box at the top of the site, as well as the different categories and topics.

The first person to answer these five questions will win the prize!

Here we go:

1. Who designed Keyshia Cole’s Chateau Marmont strapless dress?

2. What is the name of this Real Style Subject’s Jewelry line?

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4. What models did Adriana meet at the Vogue/BMW event?

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This video always reminds me of NYC:

Totally makes me nostalgic for summer! I’ll be visiting soon, stay tuned.
Until then, Enjoy!

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