Hey!
So life has been super busy with my impending move, but Mail Bombs of course take priority!
Let’s go!
First Deja says, “I just love this plaid jacket Rihanna is wearing and I’m positive that its very expensive...”
“…Could you find something similar on a college girl’s budget?“
So Adriana found that Rihanna is wearing this $325 L.A.M.B. Draped Collar Blazer…
..expensive, so if you’d like an alternative, go with these:
1. Aqua Women’s 3/4 Sleeve Plaid Jacket, $128. 2. Priorities Green Plaid Emma Jacket, $99.
In another Rihanna Mail Bomb, Mariah says, “Rihanna recently wore this jacket to T.I.’s Myspace Music Concert…“
“…Do you know who the designer is and where I could find a similar leather jacket for a lower price?“
Stuntin is a habit for Rihanna, as Adriana found that she’s wearing this $890 Mike & Chris Lambskin Nathan Jacket…

Get a similar look with these lower priced options:
1. Aqua Women’s Hooded Leather Jacket, $298. 2. Theory Women’s “Juna” Hooded Leather Jacket, $525. 3. Soia & Kyo Kymia Jacket, $375.
Crystal says, “The coat that Alicia Keys is rocking in the following picture is a must!“
“…I’m lovin her whole outfit, the coat, the boots, the hat…. but the coat is a must have. Can you post some more affordable versions of it (as I’m sure it must cost a fortune)?”
Mimic Alicia’s Military steeze with these high and low priced coats:
1. Burberry Wool Coat, $1,495. 2. City Style Wool Captain’s Coat, $91. 3. BCBGMAXAZRIA Women’s Melton Luxe Military Coat, $595.
Next, Tola says, “Where can I get this dress or something similar!”
“..It is TOOO FAB!“
Adriana recommends emulating J. Lo’s Dolce & Gabbana frock…
…with this $242 Guy Baxter Julia Dress…
Lastly, Devin says, “I found this belt on Christina Milian’s promo pic that I absolutely loved.“
“…I actually love the entire look, but I would love to know where I can get a belt like that?“
Adriana found these options:
1. Calvin Klein Black Leather Wide Belt, $33. 2. Ann Taylor Loft Obi Belt, $34. 3. Belworks Black Leather Wide Sash, $108.
Smootches!

Coco Chanel famously remarked that fashion begins from the bottom up. While the bottom she referred to was the streets, for this post we’re going to reinterpret it to mean the shoes (I think CC would understand and even encourage it), oui?

Instead of our usual, clothes-focused show review (and because I’ve got a *serious* shoe itch this week), we’re going to do something a little different and round-up of some of the fabulous shoes featured in last week’s Spring 2009 Paris shows. The Fashion Bomb gives you:

And who better to lead off than the House that Chanel built?
Chanel: playful and feminine, with touches of maribou, lace, sheer. A very 1940s feel, no?

Louis Vuitton: tribal and eye-catching. Shoes like these MUST be the focal point of your outfit in order to pull them off.

Givenchy: I can’t take my eyes off the green metallic pump. Just fierce.

Christian Dior: What do you think of the fertility doll heels that caught everyone’s eye? Hmmm…

Viktor & Rolf: One of my favorite designers, they didn’t disappoint with distinctive, funky shoes.

Giambattista Valli: modern and sexy. The platform soles remind me of my beloved Marni from two seasons ago.

Christian Lacroix: full of bows and charms, like wearing treats on your feet.

Yves Saint Laurent: a bit high-concept. The ankle-strap ones are growing on me the more I look at them, though.

Dries Van Noten: another of my faves, these shoes deviate a bit from his normal minimalist style and have a bit of a tribal feel, too.

Favorites? Disappointments? Weigh in!
Adriana
*Images courtesy of Style.com.

Speaking of shoes, indulge with this cute pair of Dolce Vita Cher Cutout Booties…
…eye catching and dramatic, the shoe can instantly upgrade any outfit. Get yours for $172 at shopbop.com

Kanye debuted his video for Love Lockdown on the Ellen Degeneres show a few days ago:

I’m not sure how I feel about this song. I have a friend who plays it on repeat all day long. I’m kinda ‘eh’ about it, but maybe it has to grow on me?
Are y’all feeling ‘Love Lockdown’?

Who can believe that last year marked the tenth anniversary of Love Jones‘s release? Whether you first saw it on a date, with friends, or a special someone in your life, Love Jones became, for all of us, one of the definitive cultural statements about African-American men, women, and relationships in the 1990s.
And, unassumingly, fashion. Set at a moment when fashion was transitioning from the minimalist ’90s to the label-conscious 2000s, the movie’s understated, boho-urban style is also a time capsule of modern young, upwardly mobile Black fashion, not to mention an influence of today’s neo-soul aesthetic.
The characters, like the movie itself, are swathed in earth tones; rich sweaters, black leather jackets, boot-cut jeans, and motorcycle boots comprise the wardrobe’s signature looks. The clothes are quietly stylish, as if to contrast the flash that accompanies other movies of the decade (Belly, Boomerang) documenting the adult African-American experience. Nia Long’s much-copied bob and the movie’s hit soundtrack are also two of the film’s legacies.
Did you have any Love Jones style back in the day?
Adriana

My homie Charles recently debuted his new fashion video website, Modamouth.com!

Log on today for throwback videos, plus in the tents look at Paris Fashion Week and more!
My favorite video:

JD, CI, SL= BGR from Moda Mouth on Vimeo.
Charles better work!
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