Candidate Suzy thinks we at the Fashion Bomb could mix in more home decor with our fashion finds. Here’s her post:
“Now that it is officially 2009, I have made a New Years Resolution to expand my fabulousity beyond my wardrobe. Let’s face it, most fashionistas have plenty of clothes but shouldn’t our homes reflect the same creativity and style? Here are ten home decor finds for under $100 ( for the recessionista of course):“
Intern contestant Vuitton suggested we start a new section called Daily Bread. Here’s his post!
“Hey Guys! So of course we’re always on the lookout for exciting finds–we’re sure you guys are too! In love with those shoes you just bought? What about that statement clutch that will leave the kids gagging? Show it off here!
“…We’ve come up with a new section of the site where you guys can post pics along with the details of your latest buys. Whether you bought it because you had a rough day, or you just needed something new in your closet, post it here!” Devon says, “I realized I didn’t have a brown leather watch, so in light of this recession, I didn’t want to go crazy. So I hopped on over to Guess and picked this one up for $125…” Sheryl says, “After a rough week at work, I thought I could use a little retail therapy, so I bought this cute babydoll dress from Asos.com.” I like.
Would you be down for Daily Bread?
Happy Inauguration Day Fashionistas!
Where are you watching the inauguration?
I myself have to work today (boo!), but should be home around 6pm, just in time to watch the ceremony (we’re six hours ahead). What about you? Yesterday we had a bit of an upset with the contest, as many of you, it seems, weren’t as gassed about our intern picks as we were! We respect your opinions, so we’re willing to add one more finalist to the mix! Our last addition is Anitra, a journalism student from Florida A&M University…
She says, “I subscribe to Vogue and In Style and I love to recreate looks. I was picked as Glamour.com‘s Best Dressed Reader of the Day and was also a contestant in The Fashion Bomb’s Most Fashionable Fashion Bomber contest.” Stylish and smart!
She submitted this example of Real Style for our perusal… …and will be hitting us with a beauty bomb shortly!
Check in throughout the day for posts by the finalists interspersed with ones by myself and Adriana. This is their shining moment, so leave comments and let them know how they did!
Bisous!
Urban Decay! Urban Decay will keep the winner of our contest stuntin’ with the freshest products from their brand new spring line, which includes the all-new Midnight Cowboy Lipstick and ’70s -inspired Cream Shadow. Check out the entire line at UrbanDecay.com!
~Adriana
The Blog Is Mental has first look at Alexander McQueen’s diffusion line for Target:
It seems everything is pretty affordable at under $150, and I can see myself wearing…just about everything! Keep an eye peeled for the collection in Target storesMarch 2009.
In celebration of Martin Luther King Day, a video montage of his powerful ‘I Have a Dream‘ Speech:
An excerpt:
“I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.” I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood… I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today.”
Happy Monday!
So today is a big day: it’s day one of theFashion Bomb intern contest! We received over 50 submissions from fashionistas all over the continent–from Florida to New York, Cali to Chicago and even Canada!
As soon as candidates e-mailed their interest, we put them to work to scour their local town for Real Style. Read on for the 411 on our finalists, and also tell us: do they have what it takes?
Our first Fashion Bomb Intern contestant is Vuitton Bain:
A University student in Canada, Vuitton is a native Bahamian and fashion fanatic! He says, “To me, fashion is more than just the label. You have to understand colors, textures, the design aesthetic of designers, the poetry involved in creating that garment. I’d like to believe that I have an innate sense of style, and when it comes to fashion, I know I’d get the job done perfectly.” I think so too! For his Real Style, he snapped a picture of a fly young lady, “wearing a feathered tube dress paired with a vintage belt and pink FCUK pumps...” Great job, Vuitton. Looking forward to seeing more!
Our next finalist is Suzy from Orlando, Florida: A fashion student, Suzy says, “I believe that style comes from within no matter where you are…” With a tight deadline, Suzy decided to submit Real Style from her church service: They better work!
Next up, we have Jemise… …a student at Hampton University, Jemise looked to a few of her fellow students for style inspiration…
She says, “I decided to get some real guy style since I’m sure you’ll get lots of pictures of fabulous ladies!” Good thinking!
Representing for the South is Fashion Bomber Ashley… …a senior at The University of Southern Mississippi, she says, “I have two major missions in life 1) to bring awareness to the unique style found in the southern states, and 2) promote awareness of the beauty in being brown within the fashion industry.” For her Real Style, she kept it local, snapping a few pics with friends: Fun!
Last but not least, we have Amber.. She says, “For me, studying, analyzing, reading about and just looking at fabulous clothes, shoes and bags, makes me want to challenge myself to work at creating the fiercest wardrobe possible.” She captured a bit of cool winter style in her neighborhood… …that does it! Adriana and I are so excited about this contest, and know the interns will knock your socks off!
Stay tuned this week for their posts, and remember, on Friday, you vote for your favorite.
Until then, what do you think of our candidates? Are they the bomb or what?
Bisous! *Huge THANK YOU to everyone who entered. We wish we could pick you all:)
…Reebok! Reebok, who will outfit our Intern Contest winner in their own customized Freestyles, dropped their fabulous Spring line this month–we previewed it for you here!
Visit Reebok.com to get your shop on!
~Adri
A Fashion Bomb tipster informed us that as part of a class action settlement, $175 million worth of free cosmetics products will be given away starting tomorrow…
Stores like Saks, Macy’s, Bergdorf Goodman, and Bloomingdale’s will be giving away Chanel, Estee Lauder, Christian Dior and Guerlain perfume, lotion, and shower gel. Hey, if you’re not in D.C. to celebrate Obama’s Inauguration, console yourself with a free bottle of eau de toilette!
See the complete list of all you can cop here.
