Just ran across a preview for Confessions of a Shopaholic:
It looks so cute!
It reminds me of life in New York–fighting over items at sample sales, great clothes, working at a magazine…I’m totally seeing this!!
BlackBook Mag reports that Roberto Cavalli has designed the ultimate in luxury: a snake skinned gilded credit card that allows you to shop in style while enjoying quite a few perks…
Quels perks you ask? Special VIP services at every Cavalli boutique worldwide, sale privileges, and invitations to fashion shows and events.
The card is cute, but unless it also has the magical ability to forgive debt, I’ll have to pass. You can put lipstick on a pig…
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I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who pledged to workout more as a New Years Resolution. What can I say: these pain au chocolats have not been forgiving–and I’ve got a high school reunion in 5 months!
Check these 15 hot items under $150–they should help jump start your gym workout in style:
1. Puma Shala Hooded Cover Up, $70. 2. Nike Dri Fit Short Women’s Sports Bra, $35. 3. Shiny Denim Diagonal Strap Gym Bag, $33. 4. Maybelline Great Lash Mascara, $5. 5. Belkin Sport Armband for Ipod, $30. 6. Nike Dri Fit Women’s Running Capri’s, $45. 7. Adidas Supernova Glide High Performance Running Shoes, $100. 8. Bare Escentuals Beauty on the Go Kit, $28. 9. Scunci No Damage Elastics in Black, $3. 10. Bebe Sport Socks Pack, 3 Pairs for $10. 11. ULTA Gym Body Defense Complete Body Hydrator, $15. 12. Puma Slouchy Pants, $38. 13. Old Navy Women’s Wide Leg Yoga Shorts, $15. 14. Puma Cat Boy Tank, $18. 15. LeSportSac Leight Tote, $94.
WWD reports that shoe designer Jimmy Choo and rain boot regular Hunter have collaborated to create a boot that signals the ultimate in shoe sophistication:
Retailing for $395, these slick wellies will be sold in Jimmy Choo stores and online beginning next June.
Hot boots, but may I offer a simple observation to my American Amies: I brought my pair of Burberry wellies with me to Paris, and pulled them out without hesitation when there was even a soupcon of rain. To my surprise, Parisians don’t really do rain boots…nor do they do snow boots (yup, I pulled out my Lacostes for a recent snow storm). For them it seems the same leather boots work in all weather conditions–and the whole idea of multiple shoe changes for a hint of crazy weather is a very American thing. With that said, ladies, these shoes are strictly a splurge: droolworthy puddle pushers that will make you the hottest chick in a rainstorm. But are they necessary? Not so much!
Fashion Bomber Britany D recently wrote in, saying, “I am debating between careers!! I really love fashion and planned on becoming a fashion buyer or working in a fashion house…but with how the economy is going and how retail stores are plummeting I’m scared that my love for fashion will be short lived.”
“Do you think that someone trying to get into the fashion industry will still be a good idea?”
I personally feel that in life, you do your best work when you’re doing something you absolutely love. You spend most of your life working–and while the safety and security of a ho hum job is appealing, passion–doing something you’d do for free–will see you through for the long haul (i.e. a career).
Need to know the difference between a job and a career? Ask Chris Rock:
I personally don’t think fashion is going anywhere. As long as women feel the need to get dressed and look fly, there will always be a market for fashion buyers and designers. Perhaps it won’t exist in the same forms as exist now…department stores might falter only to have new ones appear in their place; you might have to intern at the new ‘Macy’s’ and work a part time job on the side; or take on an up and coming designer. Who knows? But I think if you truly have a passion, go for it!!
What advice would you offer our young Britany?
And do you think Fashion is in Danger?
PS Chris has gone a lot further pursuing his comedy career versus his Red Lobster job…
It seems lots of celebs opted to stay out of the limelight this NYE, though a few made it out to big bashes. Let’s check ’em out:
Beyonce and Mimi partied it up in St. Barths along with Marc Jacobs, L.A. Reid, and others:
Gotta give it to Mariah on this one. Her silver strapless is so so hot, and the perfect way to start off a New Year. Bey’s look is cute, but its recycled status gets a Hmm (Solange rocked a similar frock in Japan). Hmm…
The Kardashian sisters came out in metallic sequined glory:
I love it. They look Hot, matching frocks and all.
T.I. was putting in work down in Miami:
Um, when does this man not look hot?
And Jaslene and Kenan Thompson also kicked it at the T.I. Party:
Jaslene’s jumper is hot, saucy, and fun…unlike Kenan’s striped polo and jeans. His look is much better suited for a day on the boardwalk not a New Years Bash. Hmm…
What do you think?
If one of your New Years Resolutions was to work for a fashion magazine, here’s your chance! I received an e-mail seeking an editorial assistant in the NYC Area:
Details:
“International Fashion Magazine is currently seeking one detail-oriented, creative, enthusiastic, serious assistant to join their fashion team. Candidates should be: well organized, reliable & responsible, self-motivated & a self starter, experienced, a strong writer, interested in digital media including a broad familiarity with media websites/ blogs, obsessed with fashion.”
Sound like you? Send your resume and cover letter to karima@uzuri.com by January 16th.
Good luck!
Hey!
So my New Years was fun! We were moving pretty slow and ended up celebrating the actual New Year on the Tube:
What a fun group, huh?
We finally made it to our destination, and in between sips of Ginger and Stoli, I snapped just a couple New Years pix of Real Style:
The Brits have amazing, quirky, fun looks. I loved it, and plan on going back to sample a bit more.
How was your New Years?? I want to see! Send pix to thefashionbomb@gmail.com!!!
Bisous!
My boo and I are flying to London to party it up. What are you doing for the big day?
Along with celebrating with loved ones, this is the time to make resolutions for the New Year. Last Year, My Resolutions for the Fashion Bomb were quite simple:
With an eye on the future, Adriana and I are going to give you our New Years Fashion Resolutions for ’09. For me, they’re short and sweet:
1. Dress like Carine Roitfeld of French Vogue:
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While in Paris, I’ve nurtured quite an admiration for French Vogue. The shoots are eye catching, breath taking and push the limits, and the editrix, Carine Roitfeld, is uberly fierce.
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While Carine may play with color on occasion, she shows more often than not that black on black is consistently chic. Mixing slim pencil skirts with jackets in innumerable combinations topped off with sky high stilettos, Carine rules French fashion and looks super stylish while doing so.
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Roitfeld definitely invests in her pieces, and in a similar vein, I’d like to invest in my wardrobe once and for all! So instead of buying 5 J.Crew blazers (yes, I’ve done that), I’ll save my pennies for items like the following:
1. Vivenne Westwood Red Label Stretch Wool Blazer, $835. 2. Christian Louboutin Blood Mary Ankle Boots, $1,365. 3. Alexander McQueen Checked Tulip Skirt, $1,495.
Of course I’ll continue to scour sample sales and the like, but this year, it’s all about building that ultimate Fashion Editor wardrobe!
2. Read more Fashion Literature:
I own both the Fashion Book by Phaidon and Fairchild’s Dictionary of Fashion, but haven’t had the time to read ’em cover to cover until now! I’m going to study like I’ve got an exam, and get my fashion knowledge up to snuff.
3. Lastly, continue to expand the Fashion Bomb!
A lot has happened in the past two years: multiple redesigns, contests, tons of cool events and even merchandise! Adriana and I plan on continuing the fabulosity, and we’re looking to the New Year for new contributors, fresh ideas, more updates, and scintillating Real Style. Hope you’ll join us for the ride:)
That does it for me!
Adriana has a few as well:
“1. Follow the “1 In, 1 Out” Rule
My closet was so full at the beginning of this year that it took about three rounds of purging to get it down to a manageable size! I started using the “1 in, 1 out” rule as a way to really make myself think about purchases: if you add a new item to your wardrobe, you’ve got to take out an old piece. It makes you think a lot more before you buy, and I’m willing myself to keep doing it in the new year!
2.Finally Watch a Whole Season of “Project Runway”
It’s my dirty fashion secret: I haven’t been able to sit through an entire season. Not because it’s not fun or interesting–I just end up forgetting about it! It’s terrible. This year I resolve to not forget and make it to the bitter end so that I don’t have to hide anymore when it comes up in conversation!
3. More NY Scene, Fashion Bomb 101s, and Celeb Interviews
It’s been a dream of a year working on the FB, and I’m grateful to both Claire and our readers for being fabulous and inspirational, as well as encouraging me to grow as a contributor. Here’s to more NYScene, helpful 101s, and celebrity interviews to stimulate and satisfy your style jones!”
What are your fashion resolutions??
xoxo,
The Fashion Bomb
