In addition to his verbal dexterity, it seems rapper Common also has a knack for fashion design…
He recently collaborated with Microsoft’s t-shirt line SoftWear to create the following retro gems:
See Common talk about the collaboration here. Stay tuned for price points and where to buy!
Also check Common’s new site, www.thinkcommon.com.
The Fashion Bomb readers are super savvy, talented individuals, and 16-year-old Lovetta Conto is no exception!
A survivor of Liberia’s civil war, this young entrepreneur and finalist for the 2008 International Children’s Peace Prize decided to use her talents in jewelry design to help others. Fashioning necklaces and bracelets out of bullets left behind from the war, Lovetta sells her creations to raise money for the renovation of a war-ravaged hotel in Liberia that will soon be home to other gifted youths from challenging circumstances.
Left to Right: Akawelle Bracelet in Silver, $125;Akawelle Necklace in Leather, $75; Akawelle Necklace in Silver, $125
Turns out Lovetta loves the Fashion Bomb! She became a fan when she moved to the US from a refugee camp in West Africa–the good old TFB was her first bookmarked site and one of the reasons she learned to use the internet! Wow.
The young stylista hopes to create her own teen fashion magazine in Africa. You can do it girl!
Read more about the fabulous Lovetta on her website here, and buy one of her pieces as a holiday gift for a good cause.
Bisous!
When you were young, did you would make Christmas Lists??
Lord knows I did! I’d painstakingly draw the tree with crayons, detailing the ornaments down to the star, then list my most coveted toys below. I was always a dreamer!
Today Adri and I are taking it back, giving you our fashionable Christmas wish lists–a few well edited items we’d love if a recession proof Santa swung by.
For me, a coat is the most important item in the winter months: you wear it all the time, and it’s usually the most memorable element of your outfit. I have my eye on a classic Burberry that will help me weather the Parisian chill while staying chic! My old Marc Jacobs black leather tote has taken a beating, so I’d love to upgrade with a Chocolate Guccissima Handbag, then of course replenish my stock of jeans, cashmere, and classic shoes while throwing in a few affordable wildcard items for style:
1. Plastic Island Color Blocked Dress, $93. 2. Burberry Wool Coat, $1,050. 3. J.Crew cashmere hoodie, $188. 4. Loeffler Randal Hope D-Ring Bootie, $625. 5. 7 For All Mankind Women’s “Flynt” Jeans in New York Dark Wash, $155. 6. Christian Louboutin Decollette Leather Pump, $575. 7. Chocolate Guccissima Handbag, $1,950. 8. Kenneth Jay Lane Pave Crystal Earrings, $105. 9. Marc by Marc Jacobs Lock It Up Magazine Clutch, $260.
I’m also a self confessed TV junkie and being abroad doesn’t help my addiction! I’m set on getting full seasons of my faves: Curb your Enthusiasm, Absolutely Fabulous, and Family Guy (I already have the Sex and the City Box Set!):
1. Curb Your Enthusiasm, $16. 2.Absolutely Fabulous Season 5, $19. 3. Family Guy Volume 6, $21.
Adriana says, “Claire was definitely more of an artiste–I was the one who’d spend hours looking through catalogs, marking them so my mom would make no mistake about what I wanted!“
“Next to all things style, my passion is reading and there are quite few books I can’t wait to devour (and re-devour–I’m a re-reader) over the holiday. I’ve been a fan of “True Blood” since Episode 1 and *heart* the books the series is based on.”
1. Sookie Stackhouse Boxed Set, $32 2. The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, $8 3. The House of Gucci, $11 4. The Hemingses of Monticello, $22
Cute Picks!
What’s on your Christmas List?
Enter code ‘FASHIONBOMB‘ for free shipping on orders from online accessory sweet spot Boutique Finesse! A few items:
Left to Right: Sassy Earrings, $12; Honey Bangle, $13; Ruby Red Necklace, $18.
Visit www.boutiquefinesse.com for more.
~Adri
Lord, lord. This is the time of year I wish I were still a train ride away from the best sales in the world! For those of you in NYC, here’s a gift from me to you: A complete rundown of designer Sample Sales this week. Diane, Botkier, Balenciaga, oh my!
Just save, print, and shop!
Don’t hurt yourself:)
Thanks Kim!
A few weeks ago, I went to a Sonia Rykiel exhibit and happened upon this fly diva on my way out:
From her winter white coat to Balenciaga bag and brown riding boots, she emanated chic.
After introducing myself in French, she stopped me and replied, “I’m from New York.” Figures! She’s actually the owner of a handbag, accessory and jewelery line called Kipepeo. Check out a few of her offerings at www.kipepeo74.com, and if you’re in NYC, visit her boutique at 250 Elizabeth Street.
Bisous!
After snapping our stunning Real Style subject, I had to log onto her site!
Take a look:
Top Row: Aspen Pendant, $138; Wing Earrings, $98. Bottom Row: Alexandra Earrings, $118; Satine Bangle, $148.
Kipepeo is a Kiswahili word meaning butterfly, and the line is influenced by several eclectic elements–East Asian art, 70’s style, and Victorian elements–all anchored by the contemporary sophistication of Paris and New York. Now it all make sense!
It seems lots of celebs are fans:
Lovely.
See more at kipepeo74.com.
