My Dad and I flew in on Saturday, and I’m getting busy making sure all my particulars are in order.
It’s actually pretty cold here, so I popped on a soft cashmere sweater with matching wine colored boots, and topped it all off with a classic French trench.
What do you think?
Paris is going to be a struggle at first, but hey, if I can handle New York, Paris should (hopefully) be a piece of cake!
Bisous!
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So plenty of fashion notables made their way to my hometown of the A for the BET Hip Hop Awards.
For awards shows, you can always count on people flaunting their best. But you tell me: Are they Hot! or Hmmm…
Kerry Washington represented in a thigh skimming cap sleeved number with baroque details and minimalist silver jewelry…
…a sleek look, though not a knock out for consistent style czar Kerry Washington. Even she looks like she’s going “Hmm…“
Keri Hilson rocked it out in a leopard patterned sweetheart strapless dress accented with a chunky necklace, big earrings, and stacked bracelets…
Hot! for stepping out the box with the outfit, but the ankle boots make me go hmmm…
A few hip hop greats represented…
…Fifty gets his grown man on in a plaid jacket and vest, and Russell rocking Obama is definitely hot!
And lastly, Pharrell and Ciara popped up…
Pharrell can do no wrong, and his throwback Michael Jackson esque jacket is definitely hot, as is Ciara’s sleek, svelte, black zippered number with knee high boots.
But what do you think?
Bisous!
After our piece on classic stylish album covers last week, we asked you all to send in your suggestions. Here’s what you gave us!
Fashion Bomber Erica, who sent in the Grace Jones Island Life cover, adds, “The cover definitely was something that was never seen before. Holding such a statuesque posture and her glowing skin…beautiful! She took fashion to a whole new level and most of all she didn’t follow anyone which makes her so original and oh so amazing!” I couldn’t have put it better!
Adriana
After selling one million units of its first phone, Prada has teamed with LG to create a hot black slide phone with a hidden keyboard:
If absolutely everything in your cipher must be uber fashionable, then this phone is your perfect piece. For $817 you’ll spend a pretty penny, but can you put a price on fashion? [WWD]
Cheries,
I’m piloting just for today as Mademoiselle Sulmers makes her debut in Paris. She sends virtual “Smootches!” along with a few Mail Bombs, below. Let’s get to it!
Fashion Bomber Tonia asks, “I must cop this top Tyra is wearing. Can you tell me who makes it?“
Claire investigated and found that Tyra is actually wearing this modified Mara Hoffman dress from the designer’s Fall 2008 line:
Next, reader India writes, “How can I find a dress like Kelis’s???”
Claire recommends any one of these options:
1. Chaiken Mini Dress, $130 2. Tibi Shift Dress, $200 3. Taylor Eyelet Shift, $55
From Tolu we have: “I’m a college student looking for a rain coat (preferably hooded) that’s cute and inexpensive. Any suggestions?“
Fall’s a good time to get your rain gear on point. Here are a few ideas that hopefully fit your budget:
1. Andrew Marc Silver Hooded Rain Jacket, $135, 2. Aqua Cropped Waterproof Jacket (with hood), $42 3. Hilary Radley Belted Rain Coat, $90,
FB’er Tyi e-mails, “I would kill for the boots Raven is rocking! It’s harder to find knee and thigh boots for thick chicks. Can you please help me out?!“
One of the go-to places online to find stylish specialty shoes is Zappos. Not only can you search by size, style, width, and color (all at once), but their inventory is endless and shipping is free (even if you decide to return your shoes). Check out these fabulous boot selections that accommodate fuller legs:
1. Bouquets Wide Calf Boots, $94 2. Stuart Weitzman Best Boots, $263 3. RSVP Elana Boot, $154
FB Mom-to-be Cleona writes, “My baby shower is in November and I have nothing to wear. I want a look that’s cute and sexy that will still compliment my growing belly and figure. Any ideas?”
Congrats! As for baby shower outfits, I really like these pieces from Liz Lange Maternity for Target and Gap Maternity:
1. Gap Tie-Front Dress, $58 2. Liz Lange for Target Ribbed Empire Dress, $30 3. Liz Lange for Target 3/4 Sleeve Wrap Dress, $30 4. Gap Ruffle-Neck Dress, $78
Finally, Nicole asks, “I want to inquire about the sunglasses that Will Smith wore to the Secret Life of Bees premiere. I’ve looked everywhere and can’t find out who makes them.”
We couldn’t find the designer, either, but here are some shades similar to the ones Will sported:
1. Yves Saint Laurent 2218S Sunglasses, $205 2.D&G 6016 Sunglasses, $139
That’s a wrap for Mail Bombs!
bon weekend,
Adriana
Last night, after an incredible talk by frequent New York Times Style section contributor Caroline Weber on her Marie Antoinette book, Queen of Fashion (a must-read for fashion history lovers), at designer Charles Nolan’s studio, I headed over to the Levi’s Fall/Holiday Preview at the Levi’s store near Union Square:
Hosted by Fashion Bomb sponsor Glam Media, The Fashion Bomb and some of your other favorite style bloggers got an opportunity to try on Levi’s new fall styles amidst decadent champagne and cupcakes:
Just because…
Play this jammer before hitting the clubs!
Have great weekends!
Quite a few Hot or Hmms this Thursday morning:
And Vanessa and Angela Simmons, seen here attending Crispin & Basilo’s Spring 2009 runway show in L.A. earlier this week, are rep’ing their usual casual-chic style: Angela in a red satin number with a sweetheart bustline and a tutu skirt, Vanessa in simple leggings with a white tunic and cinched black leather belt. I feel more Hot than Hmm here but maybe I’m biased because I usually enjoy the Simmons sisters’s young and fresh style.
Thoughts, FB’ers?
P.S. For those of you who asked which designer yesterday’s Hot or Hmm (Beyoncé) was wearing, we’re pleased to report that La Knowles-Carter was wearing a bodysuit from Etro’s Fall 2008 RTW line.
~A
Channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw with Patricia Field’s new line for English must stop shop Marks and Spencer
Slink into a bold backless sequin dress for 125 Pounds or look perfectly pretty in a prim red dress. Cute, but you know that exchange rate is killer!
Drool over the rest here.
