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So as the weather improves, more and more Parisians are filtering outside, increasing my chances of capturing Real Style. While sitting in the sun by the Hotel de Ville, I spotted this young lady reading a magazine, and had to take her picture:

I admired her Zoe Kravitz-esque swagger.  Her headband was cute as a button, as were her Ray Bans and tunic. She looked very relaxed, yet tres chic. J’adore!

What do you think?

The fashionable were out en force this weekend as we rung in spring! Though most still sported winter-appropriate basic black, it didn’t stop a few bright tones from peeking through–let’s take a look…

Over in her home state of Texas, Bomb favorite Solange kept it to the beat of her own drum in a tuxedo blazer, tiered tank top, and a sky blue mini skirt with cloud prints. The matching sky blue makeup and fuchsia pumps lend the outfit Solo’s signature offbeat quirk and for a look only she could probably rock…cute and hot!

Here in NYC, UK popster Estelle sported black trousers and leather with pops of color from a patterned silk chiffon scarf, silver accessories, and an electric blue pedi. I’m feeling the pieces individually but something about them all together makes the outfit a bit too cluttered, hmm…

In L.A., sexy siren Eva Mendes goes for sophisticated with a ribbed silk sheath in eggshell and scarlet suede pumps. Her tousled waves and simple yet eye-catching accessories only make the look more well-rounded. Definitely a simmering hot!

Back on the East coast, Charlie’s Angel Lucy Liu played angel to a group of young Asian women and looked dazzling while doing so. Her waist-cinched black and white skirt and short-sleeved blouson blouse are appropriately chic for an afternoon of inspiring the kids. Hot!

And up in Toronto, Fashion Bomb newbie and Canadian music personality Traci Melchor went for funky and tailored in a grey, ruffle-hemmed sheath with black piping, opaque tights, and dark grey patent leather booties. Her corset-like belt and Stephen Sprouse Vuitton speedy also give the outfit a nice edge. Hot!
What say you?
~Adri

A warm weather staple for the fashion fierce is a Panama Hat. If you’re devoted to looking laid back and cool, invest in this $325 Eugenia Kim Brooke version from Intermix:

Classy and crisp, wear it for a road trip with the girls or a plane ride to an exotic locale.
And Eugenia Kim’s name ensures quality.
See the rest of her Intermix offerings here.

It’s an easy spring upgrade!

The deals keep rolling in for you budget bombers! Fly site www.shopruche.com is offering FB’ers 10% off purchases through May 1st:

Left to Right: Beige Linen Vest, $28; Pink English Ruffle Chiffon Top, $30.

Most items at Shop Ruche are under $50, so enjoy even better prices by entering code ‘thefashionbomb‘ at checkout.

Happy Shopping!

Fight the chill in this cute $66 Diesel Likkle Sweater from DJPremium:

Pop it on over a wife beater when it gets brisk, then stash it away when the sun comes out.
When the weather truly turns, you can save this seasonless knit for winter. Win win.
See more Diesel at Djpremium.com.

Ethiopian beauty Liya Kebede is scheduled to star in J. Crew’s April catalog. They’ve always featured a few models of color, but this time it’s different: Liya’s doing it all by her lonesome.

The catalog will be in stores in a few weeks, so keep your eyes peeled next time you drop into J. Crew.
~Vuitton

OK, I have a confession to make: When I was a young bombshell I had a major crush on Bobby Brown.

One of my first TAPES (yes cassette tapes) was Bobby Brown’s 1988 album Don’t Be Cruel:

YES. This was before the show Being Bobby Brown of course, when Bobby was still young, fresh, and fine! Here’s a video to reflect on those days when he was still the real prince of R&B.

Note: This clip is taken from a VHS tape all about Bobby Brown that I owned as well called His Prerogative! I probably still have it. Oh lord…

A few observations from his interview and video:

*Do you hear that Boston accent? Swooooon…

*You know he was straight lying when he said he was a homebody!!! And that he liked to read….

*Remember when the running man was the hottest dance?

*And the slanted fade was the hottest haircut?

*Um, who else knew the choreography to this? Oh, just me..?

*When in the world was it ok for grown men to wear spandex shorts with suspenders and a wife beater?

I won’t even post a Being Bobby Brown clip to see how things have changed. Let’s just revel in this vintage BB classic.

Enjoy!

*55 Secret Street admires the whimsical, feminine Spring 2009 collection at the gorgeous Brooklyn boutique Cozbi – on video!
*Stiletto Jungle packs light with muli-tasking travel fashions.
*All About the Pretty and her New York writer Felicia can both agree they both love the new Badgley Mishka Couture .
*Allie is Wired has Drew Barrymore looking radiant and retro in LA.
*Bag Bliss talks with handbag designer Mary Norton!
*Bag Snob wants you to Squeeze It like a rock star with Alexander McQueen!

*Beauty Snob wants to know what you think of Two Toned Lips!
*Coquette is inspired by the monochromatic styling of SAFE by Rebecca Turbow.
*Fashion Pulse Daily is contemplating the significance of Lindsay Lohan’s Sevyn Nine self-tanner product line.
*KRISTOPHER DUKES is wanting, wearing, and hating UV-blocking parasols.
*Second City Style loves the return of the Katherine Heigl’s B & D ruffle bag!
*Shrimpton Couture has the CNN Carine Roitfeld Revealed segment! Watch it Now!
*Get ready to shop your closet, StyleBakery.com lists 15 spring trends you already own.
*Stylehive has found 10 classic, stylish trench coats for every budget– and five of them cost less than $100!
*The Beauty Stop discusses “Ageless Fantasy” — the first ever anti-aging fragrance.
*The Shoe Goddess is in love with these beautiful green sandals from emerging designer, Jerome C Rousseau.
*TheMakeupGirl has soft, shiny and clean feeling hair between blowouts thanks to T3 Refresh Dry Shampoo.

I’m trying to ban the “R” word from my vocab to keep from getting more down about the current economy, so let’s just say that this eye-catching magenta fringe scarf from Torn by Ronny Kobo is a perfect, affordable way to punch up a spring outfit during the current, er…tough times?

Throw it on with a fitted white tee, over a jean jacket, or with a casual dress on a breezy night. At $38 on Shopbop, it’s a fab deal for a unique, memorable accessory.
***Psst…enter code 20OFF70 at checkout to receive an extra %20 off!***
~Adriana

I was just over at eluxury.com when this Fendi’s Ombre Zucca Jacquard Chef Bag caught my eye:

It’s hot iridescence and ombre effect will make heads turn.

Your head MAY turn the other way since it’s $1,810.  But…isn’t it pretty?  Check it out here.

~Vuitton