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
“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 Agins shares 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:
Didn’t you just love this video?
Spice up your wardrobe with the following affordable items:
1. Kimchi Blue Tiered Houndstooth Coat, $70. 2. Coiled Snake Necklace, $8. 3. Beckerman Charlotte Plaid Tux Jacket, $102. 4. Pyramid Stud Hinge Bangle, $7.50. 5. Free People Aletha’s Tube Dress, $108. 6. Chunky Cocktail Ring, $17. 7. Priscilla Patent Leather Tote in Brown, $34.50. 8. Dolce Vita Madison Pump, $136. 9. Nine West Untracable Tote, $99. 10. Steve Madden Elivate Boots, $101. 11. LAMB Leather Miniskirt, $119. 12. French Connection Lofty Pull Over Sweater, $90. 13. Leather Pleated Clutch, $90. 14. Delia’s Bobbie Solid Coat, $99.50. 15. Pins and Needles Leather Vest, $148.
Brandy keeps it blinged out, recently spotted sporting Louis Vuitton boots and a matching Speedy bag for a shopping trip:
If you dare to splurge, get a Brandy look with these blinged out accessories:
Left to Right: Louis Vuitton Jodie Monogram Mini Lin High Boots, $1,510. Monogram Mini Lin Speedy, $775.
Ah, if I were a rich girl…
Hey Y’all!
I’m fresh off a plane to Paris, and am going to get my jet lagged booty to bed!
If you still need your fashion, beauty, and gossip fix, check out the following sites–they’re the bomb!
* JC Report lists the world’s top five must stop shops:
*The YBF brings the gossip, exclusively reporting that Eva and Lance Gross are now engaged…
*Fashionista thinks Beyonce’s Diva video is a recreation of Gareth Pugh’s Spring 2009 Show:
*And Scandalous Beauty gives the scoop on After Christmas beauty sales!
Enjoy!
I’ll be back in fine form tomorrow:)
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:
Logon to Target.com for first dibs on their Hayden Harnett and Thakoon Go Collections:
Cute stuff! See more here.
