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A male reader recently wrote in coveting Kanye’s look:
He said, “I need this blazer!! Where can I get it??“
I’ll do you one better and give you the whole look:
1. Marc Ecko Cut and Sew Mayday Blazer, $75. 2. Levi’s Premium Capital E dark faded wash ‘Matchstick’ jeans, $106. 3. Polo Ralph Lauren Big & Tall Sportcoat, $86. 4. 1983 Readers, $18. 5. Holly Readers, $18. 6. Gucci Grey Wool-Silk Signature Stripe ‘Adelboden’ scarf, $200. 7. Mossimo Mr. Belt’s Belt, $17. 8. Kashmere Black Rugby Stripe Cashmere Scarf, $90.
Smootches!
Today, we have yet another giveaway from Fashion Bomb Contest Sponsor Pink Cherie!
The first person to tell me the month and year of Naomi Campbell’s first Vogue UK Cover…
…will win this Premier Bracelet:
E-mail me at thefashionbomb@gmail.com with your answer!
No clue? Take heart. Pink Cherie is offering 15% off all orders by simply entering the code NEWPINK15!
And we have a winner!
May from Cambridge, Massachussets…
…was the first to find that Naomi’s first Vogue cover in December 1987. The cover, by Patrick Demarchelier, featured a 17 year old Naomi clad in Chanel lamé, velvet, and brocade.
Congrats!
So I’ve been getting lots of e-mails lately imploring me to represent more plus sized fashionistas.
While I’ve profiled plus sized sirens Jennifer Hudson and Queen Latifah in past Style Files, there’s a new voluptuous vixen in town, representing for the girls with a bit more curve:
Toccara Jones.
This former ANTMer parlayed her bubbly personality and undeniable charm into stints at BET and the pages of Italian Vogue and Essence. Her style has evolved accordingly, by focusing on fits that show off her best assets.
For Toccara, the rule is black, black, and more black…
…as the dark color is slimming and its monochromatic look creates a vertical line, making the body seem sleak. Toccara also favors plunging necklines…
…that bring the eye downward, and the focus more towards the center of the body. When she diverts from black, she stunts in dresses in eggplant or turquoise…
…or pops on a belt on other occasions to highlight her smallest part:
Chic!
For more casual events, she opts for a v neck vest or t-shirt….
..worn with jeans in straight or boot cut styles to balance out her hips.
Want a chic plus size look? Try these options:
1. Monif C Marilyn Convertible Dress 26, $75. 2. Torrid White Purple Zebra Head V-Neck Tee, $28. 3. London Times Woman Crepe Belted Dress, $90. 4. Sutton Studio Exclusive Bi-Stretch Cap Sleeve Dress – Plus Sizes, $150. 5. Womens Rise Boot Cut Sweetheart Gray Jeans, $20. 6.Camilla Wraparound Dress in Red, $135. 7. Rachel Pally White Label Short Caftan Dress, $248. 8. Black Lola Ruched Dresses by Kiyonna, $126. 9. Robbie Bee Crisscross Silk Chiffon Dress, $88.
Smootches!
See more Fashion Bomb Plus Sized Posts here.
I’m probably dating myself with this video, but ah well:
What ever happened to them?
While taking in Dutch lingerie designer Marlies Dekkers’s show in Paris, Usher revealed to WWD that he plans on launching a lingerie line:
He said, “You may have heard that I might be launching a lingerie line for men and women.” Now when it comes to draws for the men, he might know a thing or two…
…as for his skill in the ladies department…well we’ll have to see about that.
For your fall sweater fix, pop into oldnavy.com
Revive your wardrobe with cozy knits starting at $24.50!
Check out the great sample sale website Editors’ Closet, which hosts various designer sales at up to 75% off retail each week.
Recent sales have included: Betsey Johnson, Nicole Miller, Calvin Klein watches, Badgley Mischka belts, LeSportSac, BE & D, Moschino and many, many more.
On October 1st and 2nd, check out Editors’ Closet for a sale on Tom Ford sunglasses!
Membership to the site is free, but in order to sign-up, you must be invited by an already established member. Lucky you: the site decided to create a private referral link especially for Fashion Bombers! Click here to sign up care of the Fashion Bomb!
While the candidates debate on issues of national security and the economy, it’s clear only one candidate is the front-runner in bridging the gap between politics and fashion:
I asked all you fabulous readers to send me examples of you ‘Rocking for Barack’, and hey, you didn’t disappoint!
Check it:
And of course I had to get in there:
Smootches!
*Rocking for Barack is cool for the weekend, but word on the street is that if you wear your t-shirt to the polls, you will be blocked from voting. Apparently this is considered campaigning, and wearing a pin, t-shirt, or hat is grounds for a polling official to turn you away. Don’t risk it: Make sure your vote counts!
*Are you registered to vote? If not, go to www.rockthevote.org, and register in your state. If you’re not sure, click here. The last day to register to vote varies by state (for Florida it’s October 6th!). Find out your state’s deadline here.
*If you need an absentee ballot, contact your Secretary of State here to request one. Hurry! You must mail in your letter no later than 7 days before the election.
*Tomorrow is Obama Blue Day. Wear Blue, and encourage two people to vote!
*Donate to the cause here.
*Check out an interview with yours truly on Canadian Blog What Women Want (ilovewhatwomenwant.blogspot.com)…
Ahem, “I came across The Fashion Bomb a few years back and I’ve been hooked ever since, but after digging further (cuz you know I’m like the Po-po – lol) I was pleasantly surprised to find that behind this wonderful blog is an impressive young woman with an impressive story…” Thanks!!! Click here to read the rest.
*Also check out Uptown Magazine’s Style Issue…
…featuring me on the Contributor’s Page with June Ambrose!!!
Pick up Uptown on your local newsstand, or subscribe here.
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