President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle will grace the cover of Essence Magazine’s upcoming issue:

What a great looking team! I’ll have to pick up my copy when I go home for Christmas.

My heart literally cries to tell you that the bi annual Diane von Furstenberg sample sale is coming to NYC next Monday, December 8th!!!
Y’all this is one of my favorite sales of the year! Every time I go, I literally CLEAN UP.

While I consider buying a ticket to New York just for this, here are the details:
260 5th Avenue between 28th and 29th Streets;December 8- December 13th. Monday 11 AM to 6 PM; Tuesday 9 AM to 6:30 PM; Wednesday 9 AM to 8 PM; Thursday 9 AM to 7 PM; Friday 9 AM to 5:30 PM; Saturday 9 AM to 3 PM.
Waaa! Well, I found my Alexander McQueen in Paris…maybe the sales are better here?
I hope so…
Enjoy!

WWD reports that Louis Vuitton will re release their graffiti bags (a collaboration with Stephen Sprouse) in January 2009:

…picture pink, orange, and green graffiti over the classic monogram print.
The camo print is growing on me, but this one I’m not too sure.
Would you rock one of these graffiti inspired totes?
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The results are in for our Fashion Bomb/T.J. Maxx Steal or Splurge Contest!
First we have Chimma from New Jersey:

…who starts her day with The Fashion Bomb, and “absolutely loves” T.J. Maxx!! She admits her best Maxx find ever was a Diane von Furstenberg luggage set for under $200. Check out the sexy black leather mini and strappy sandals for her Real Style. She better work!
And our second winner is Yahaira, a New Yorker who has been reading the FB for over a year:
…she frequents T.J. Maxx for favorites from French Connection, and is a huge fan of Diane von Furstenberg, and Patricia Field. True to her Real Style pic, she loves neutral tones with pops of color. Loving the hair, too!

Click here for the original photos!
1. A=Steal, B=Splurge (Dept. Store: $711. 98, T.J. Maxx Steal: $376.95)
2. A=Steal, B=Splurge (Dept. Store: $707.99, T, J. Maxx Steal: $346.94)
3. A=Splurge, B=Steal (Dept. Store: $734.49, T.J. Maxx Steal: $334.95)
An average savings of over $350 per outfit! Were you close??
Thanks and shout-outs to all the Fashion Bombshells who submitted answers! This is only the first of many many fun contests.
~Adriana

Siren Vivica Fox cut short her Thanksgiving celebrations to hit up a club event in LA in a cute black dress and simple silver accessories:

I think I see those Balenciage d’Orsay Stilettos! Viv is looking Hot!
What do you think?

Thanksgiving is over, but Mail Bombs are still poppin!

I know most of y’all are already AT the mall, so I’ll keep this short and sweet!
First Mhel was wondering about Rocsi’s hot heels:
She says, “Can you tell me who they are by and where I can buy them??“
Rocsi is wearing these Balenciaga Fall 2008 d’Orsay stilettos:
Seems this collection was quite popular amongst Fashion Bomb fashionistas, as Ciara was identified wearing their Escarpin Booties in this Mail Bombs Post. Find your pair at www.balenciaga.com.
Next Megan says, “I wanted to know if you could find the designer of this dress??“
Of course at her Unicef Gucci event, Ri Ri is wearing Gucci…
The Spring 2009 gown was first modeled by Chanel Iman no less! Who rocked it better?
Alexis B from Washington D.C. says, “I wanted to know where I could find a coat like the one Keri Hilson wore to the Dirty Awards...”
“... It looks great and perfect for the brisk DC weather!“
It does! Reader Myranda wrote in and informed me that Keri is in fact wearing this Soldier Girl Coat in Grey:
…get it for only $83 at Fashion Bomb sponsor www.lulus.com!
Next, in a Male Mail Bomb, Hajah says, “I was wondering if you could PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help me. Lance Gross did a photoshoot with Derek Blanks and he has on a brown leather jacket…”
“…He looks great and I want to send this jacket to my brother for Christmas who is actually in the army in Iraq. Please help!“
Lance’s stylist Staci wrote in saying, “His Jacket is Dolce & Gabanna. Lance told me several people have been in search for it. Lance had me do a search on the D&G website and that particular jacket is no longer available!” Lance is looking out!!! Anyway, try these jackets for a similar look:

1. 7 For All Mankind Men’s Leather Bomber Jacket, $675. 2. Daniele Alessandrini Dark Brown Leather Jacket, $945. 3. Guess Payant Leather Jacket, $298. 4. Collection Privee Leather Outerwear, $944. 5. Benjamin Bixby Leather Varsity Jacket, $959.
Lastly, in an addendum to this Look for Less post, we found that Regina Hall is wearing these Sam Edelman $135 Whitely Ankle Boots in Pewter…

…get ’em at www.endless.com.
That does it!
Hope you’ve all recovered from your turkey coma and are hitting the malls in style!
I’ve got a bit of work today, so let me get down to business.
Bisous!

I saw this image online…it’s slightly offensive, yet I can’t help myself:

Enjoy the turkey, corn bread, mashed potatoes, lasagna, peas & rice, ham….oh my mouth is watering!
I’m grabbing dinner with a few expat friends.
The Fashion Bomb will be back in lite form on Friday, so you can all make time for Black Friday Shopping.
Bisous!