Look for Less: Regina Hall

Want Regina Hall’s Cadillac Records Red Carpet look?

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It’s easy to pull off with these high and low priced picks:
1.Mossimo® Silver Ruche Patent Clutch, $20. 2. Foley & Corinna Arm Candy Clutch, $365. 3. BCBG Black Stretch Jersey Draped Wrap dress, $100. 4. Katy Toggle Bootie, $132. 5. Pour La Victoire Women’s Amber Bootie, $220.

We love Rihanna’s style, but do we love her music?

Last night, as a friend was marveling at the many instances of Rihanna on the Fashion Bomb, I thought to myself: Rih-Rih is a certified fashionista, which merits her frequent glances on TFB:

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But style aside, do we love her music?

Umbrella was a hot hit, but do we bump her CD? I can’t think of one song of hers I’d need in heavy rotation.

Sasha Fierce on the other hand…

…the hits go back for years:

Adriana’s Life: TJ Maxx Boston Trip

It’s not every day you get to go behind the scenes of one of your favorite stores, and I got to do it for TWO days last week in Boston when I traveled to find out all about…

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T.J. Maxx!

The noted treasure trove for stylistas gathered members of the fashion blogosphere to chat about the awesome new things they’re doing and dispel some of the myths about off-price retailing.Many shoppers still assume that Maxx only sells irregular/damaged goods when, actually, that’s less than 5% of their stock. A lot of their merchandise is even in department stores at the same time it’s at T.J.’s, like the above Betsey Johnson bag (which goes for $20 less at Maxx!). I also got to preview some of what’s on tap for spring shoe-wiseand check out some of their current fall accessories!Now, while they can’t advertise which brands they carry, I can give you the scoop that LaRok, Catherine Malandrino, and Alvin Valley were among the many hot labels on the racks. In addition, Maxx’s new boutique within-the-store, The Runway, carries high-end labels such as Alberta Ferretti, Moschino, and Allesandro Dell’Acqua. Now for the best part
T.J. MAXX/FASHION BOMB SPLURGE OR STEAL CONTEST!
T.J. Maxx and The Fashion Bomb are offering $25 gift cards to each of the first two readers who can correctly guess which outfit in each picture is the department store Splurge and which is the T.J. Maxx Steal! Let’s get to it:
Is the Steal or Splurge outfit option a or b?! (click on the photos for close-ups)
Steal or Splurge #1Steal or Splurge #2Steal or Splurge #3E-mail thefashionbombintern@gmail.com with your guesses–winners will be announced on Monday, December 1!
~Adri

Miss Jay’s New Book!

The New York Observer reports that fierce runway coach Miss J is writing a book called Follow the Model: Miss J’s Guide to Unleashing Presence, Poise, and Power:

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According to the article, the book promises to include “inspiring advice, life lessons, and self-esteem coaching for all women,” punctuated by Mr. Alexander’s “colorful anecdotes.”
The guide should hit bookstores in Fall ’09 coinciding with the debut of his and Jay Manuel’s new show, Operation Fabulous.
This might be a cute read. Will you invest?

Net-A-Porter Sale!!!

Log onto net-a-porter.com for a major sale on some of your favorite brands!

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If I had gold bars under my bed, I’d melt them down and buy these beauties:
PhotobucketTop Row: Vanessa Bruno Pleat Front Skirt, $253. Couture Couture Ruffle Front Dress, $750. Tracy Reese Printed Blouse, $100; Bottom Row: Christian Lacroix Large bow shoe boots, $260. Christian Louboutin New Simple Pumps, $474. Chloe Cyndi leather tote, $1,320.
There are a few deals in the mix. Find yours at www.net-a-porter.com.

Online Search for the Next Southpole Model!!

Premiere Streetwear Brand Southpole is launching their first online model competition, searching for male and female models to star in their 2009 advertising campaign!

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If you’re an aspiring model, and think you have what it takes, log onto www.brickfish.com/spole or www.myspace.com/southpoleusa to enter and learn contest rules.

Hot or Hmm: American Music Awards

Fashion Bomb celebs were out and about this weekend, peppering the red carpet of the American Music Awards in Los Angeles:
Pretty Brit Leona Lewis stunted in a champagne colored cocktail that literally sparkled under the lights:

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…she rarely does wrong, and this night she was definitely Hot!
Fashionista Rihanna also represented in a new edgy haircut, offset by a frothy frock…
…at first glance she looks hot, but something about the asymmetric hem in the front makes me go Hmm…
Alicia Keys looks positively lovely in a one shouldered navy gown…
…I must say, I love the color, and the silver sequins and accessories are hot!
Toccara opted for a Betty Grable-esque hairstyle and polka dot dress…
…patterns are quite a bold choice for a red carpet event. Hmm, perhaps this would’ve been better suited for another occasion…
The Queen went for liquid metallic flair…
…the color is great, but the material…hmm…
And cutie Jordin Sparks was scintillating in yellow…
…the dress is cute enough. The red hair extensions make me go Hmm.
The guys represented as well, with Ne-Yo rocking a Hot! brown suit…
The Dream representing for the A and showing fellas how to dress up a pair of jeans…
Fashion Bomb friend Kanye West looking a bit jet lagged and confused with a fur tail accessory and exotic print hat…
And cutie Chris Brown taking home the men’s style award in a hot leather jacket and bowtie:

What do you think?

Real Style: Paris Bercy

Hey!
So as you know, last week I went to the Kanye West/Roots concert at Paris’ Bercy stadium:

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I hoped the city’s finest would come out for the event, so I hung around outside the venue beforehand to see if I could find some Real Style.
These ladies were cool enough to pose:
They were concert ready in comfy sneakers, skinny jeans, and sweaters. I also didn’t mind the New York Yankees hat mixed in with the updated berets.
These young men struck me with their b-boy stance…
The young man on the left has a bold hairstyle, and homie on the right keeps it cool with a pair of headphones.
And I loved diva on the right’s colorful earrings…
….and appreciated her friend’s laid back Chucks Taylors!
I also went backstage and captured a bit of Real Style:

Bisous!
*Listen to Melanie’s tunes at www.myspace.com/melaniefiona!