“Shopping your closet” has been one of the hottest terms thrown around since we were officially declared in a recession, and the Wall Street Journal‘s fashion maven Teri Aginsshares the scoop on just how your fellow fashionistas are doing it.
Aside from tailoring your current pieces to jazz them up and selling jewelry you no longer wear (both of which Teri mentions), I’d also suggest tapping your friends to see if any of them need to do a closet purge. If enough people say yes, grab a few bottles of wine and invite everyone over for a chic closet swap party. It’s a fun way to edit your wardrobe, get some new pieces, and kick it with your girls all at the same time!
Adriana *Photo courtesy of The Wall Street Journal
Here’s a bit of a throwback viddy for your viewing pleasure:
A few modern observations: *How fly was Toni in that white catsuit? *A+ for the Pizza Guy (wasn’t that Bryce from Groove Theory?) *Um, who were those other guys? Did I see Marcus Schenkenberg? *Vivica A. Fox, Tisha Campbell-Martin (Gina!!), and Erika Alexander (Pam or Maxine Shaw depending on your preference) all looked great!
Hey Y’all!
I’m fresh off a plane to Paris, and am going to get my jet lagged booty to bed!
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* JC Report lists the world’s top five must stop shops:
Hey Bombshells!
Adriana here, and besides checking out all the crazy post-holiday sales, I’ve been thinking about which 2008 fashion trends we should leave firmly behind and which should follow us into the new year. 2008 gave us quite a few fads. Let’s take a look: Statement Bags on Red Carpets:
I love a statement bag but think they speak best when toted on the way to work or during a weekend afternoon of errands–not at an awards show. Leave it in ’08! Nerd Glasses on Dudes:
I might be one of the very few to say this: personally, I dug this trend (though will admit it did get slightly played out) and admire when guys step away from the BAPE t-shirt and retro Air Jordans uniform. Take the trend to ’09! Rihanna’s Vamp Swagger:
It’s true: imitation is one of the highest forms of flattery. But you know it’s bad when even superstars like Beyonce start to copy pop’s reigning fashion queen. Stars and stylists have enough fabulousness of their own (that’s why they do what they do!) to come up with more original and personalized looks. Let’s leave it in ’08 and hopefully find other ways to be edgy in ’09. Which leads us to Emerging Stylistas:
’08 saw lots of stars come out of the fashion closet and step their game up fiercely. Keyshia Cole, Cassie, Keri Hilson, and Solange are just some of the divas who put themselves on the style map with fresh looks that were fashionable and distinct. We need more originals: let’s take it with us to ’09!
Also in ’08: celebrity clothing lines, Herve Leger dresses, stars. vs. models on fashion magazine covers. Which could you take or leave?
~Adri
In the midst of my Christmas revelry, I was saddened to learn that singer, dancer and actress Eartha Kitt passed away at the age of 81. Eartha made many contributions to the worlds of film, music and, of course, fashion:
Her saucy style remained fresh over her six decade long career, a sign that sophistication and sultriness know no age. She will be missed.
Hey Bombshells,
I’m sure most of you are either chillin at home with your family or out doing last minute shopping. I’m about to hit the stores–I’ve still got a ton of gifts to buy!
With that said, We at the Fashion Bomb would like to wish you the Happiest of Holidays:
Check back soon for trends, celebs, chic ideas, shopping, and even more Fashion Bomb fabulousness.
Smootches!
