Chanel Iman Covers ID Magazine’s May 2009 Issue

Make Fetch Happen reports that Chanel Iman is on the May 2009 cover of ID Magazine:

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The cover, photographed by Kayt Jones, will appear on newsstands in late April.

Chanel joins the ranks of Jourdan Dunn and Naomi Campbell:

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What do you think of Chanel’s newest conquest?

Hot! or Hmm…: Rihanna in Hawaii

Our favorite material girl continues to make the rounds, this time popping up with friends in Honolulu Airport:

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She looks eighties and retro in a pair of  Christian Louboutin sandals and ripped jeans, topped off with a new, longer haircut.

Usually Rihanna knocks it out of the park, but this time around, Hmmm…

What do you think?

Topshop (Finally) Opens in NYC!

After a few fits and starts, Topshop, the UK retailer beloved by fashionistas the world over, made its bow in NYC yesterday, April 2.

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The New York Topshop is located in SoHo on Broadway and Broome Street, and shoppers lined up at the crack of dawn to be among the first to drop their dollars for the quality trend pieces the iconic British brand is known for.

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The photos aren’t as close as they could be but what do you guys think about some of the wares?

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Hmm. Maybe it’s just the pics but it’s not looking so different from H&M to me. I’m looking forward to visiting it myself this weekend, though, and will report back!
Speaking of H&M, Matthew Williamson’s capsule collection drops on April 23rd, and you know The Fashion Bomb will be there! Take a look at some of the forthcoming pieces on Racked here and here.
bon weekend,
Adriana

Advertisement: Topsies Flip Flops for Spring

Have you heard of Topsies?

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They’re part flip flop, part bootie and apparently very comfortable!

They’re made with a soft stretch, breathable fabric that hug the contours of your foot, with the casual look of a flip flop and the aesthetic of a designer shoe. They are a step up from a flip flop with a luxurious leather sole liner and unique tops. The soft straps ensure Topsies won’t slide off your foot, and variety of colors means endless style!
Go to www.TopsiesOnline.com to learn more about Topsies and how to wear them!

Would you rock ’em?

Steal of the Day: Delicious Jean Bronze Gladiator Sandals

At $25, you can’t go wrong with these Delicious Jean Bronze Gladiator Sandals from Lulus:

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The 3.5 inch heels will instantly upgrade anything from a club dress to jeans and a tee. Pop these on with a skirt or trendy harem pants for a stylish look.

See more views and purchase at www.lulus.com.

10 Sequined Sensations Under $100

Whether you’re looking for just a pop of sparkle or a full-on, eye-catching shimmer, sequins are bold accents that never go out of style!

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Add a little edge to any ensemble with a sequined capelet, headband, or tam. Feeling feisty and in the mood to take a style risk? Dare to go for a more substantial piece, like a bolero, t-shirt dress, or shell.

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1. Starlite Beaded Capelet, $30 2. Pharmacy Industry Jersey Short Dress, $72 3.Sequin Headband, $24 4.Paillette Bolero, $60 5.Forever 21 Faux Sequin Burst Top, $23 6.Plenty by Tracy Reese Sequin Shell, $100 7.Barron Duquette Ivy Vest, $90 8.Baby Phat Sweater Tunic, $94 9.DKNYC Sequin Miniskirt, $42 10.Mango Sequin Cap, $12
The secret to wearing sequins and not looking like a cabaret singer is in the tailoring: stick to contemporary cuts that don’t have boxy, undefined shapes, and examine how the sequins are applied to the piece (chances are you want to stay away if they’re not incorporated with another material like silk or jersey, or if there’s no variation and the fabric looks more like a sequin carpet).
Enjoy getting your shine on 😉
~Adri

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New Bravo Reality Design Show: The Fashion Show Starring Kelly Rowland

Kelly’s recording career may be over, but the former Destiny’s Child has landed on her feet as a judge  and co-host of Bravo’s new Reality Program The Fashion Show:

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She, along with Isaac Mizrahi and Fern Mallis of IMG will judge 15 competitors as they cut, sew, and backstab their way to a $125,000 prize and a chance to sell their clothes at retail stores.

Hmmm…sounds like a recast Project Runway. And the judges for Proj Run made sense. Heidi Klum: Fashion Model. Tim Gunn: Professor at Parsons. Nina Garcia: Elle (now Marie Claire) Magazine. Michael Kors: Iconic American Fashion Designer.

Isaac and Fern make sense but what in the world does Kelly have to do with fashion? She’s stylish enough, but hmm…will have to see about this one!

Check out cast videos and more here.