Baby it’s cold outside!
Stay cozy and cute with these 5 sweaters under $50:
1. Amalia Striped U Neck Cardigan, $39.50. 2. Express Long Cowl Neck Sweater, $39.50. 3. H81 Wide Ribbed Cardigan, $24.50. 4. J.Crew Merino Tartine Cardigan, $30. 5. Silence & Noise Horse Intarsia Sweater, $35.
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…
…T.J. Maxx!
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-wise…
and 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…
Steal or Splurge #2
Steal or Splurge #3
E-mail thefashionbombintern@gmail.com with your guesses–winners will be announced on Monday, December 1! 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:
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?
Log onto net-a-porter.com for a major sale on some of your favorite brands!
If I had gold bars under my bed, I’d melt them down and buy these beauties:
Top 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.
Premiere Streetwear Brand Southpole is launching their first online model competition, searching for male and female models to star in their 2009 advertising campaign!
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.
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:
…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?
Hey!
So as you know, last week I went to the Kanye West/Roots concert at Paris’ Bercy stadium:
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!
WWD reports that MAC Cosmetics and Hello Kitty are collaborating on a collection of makeup and more, set to hit stores in February 2009:
In addition to typical lipstick and lipglass, the collection also includes cute accessories like makeup bags, mirrors, brushes, and vanity kits. Cute!
I tend not to stray too far away from Amber Lights Eyeshadow and Oh Baby lipglass, but this one might be worth a look…
Wow, I really can’t party like I used to! I’m settling in to chill hardcore for the rest of the weekend–which made me think about this throw back viddy:
1. Who knew Tiny was so hood?
2. Why in the world was the whole West Coast gangster look ever fashionable for women?
3. Why in the world did I rock the West Coast gangster look? Yep, I used to sag my jeans and button up the flannel shirt! Lol. Glad that was a passing phase…
Have great weekends!
Wow, last night was so much fun!
Even though I’m a bit hungover, Mail Bombs must go on!
Allons-y!
Dawn says, “I’m looking for a pair of boots like the ones Tracee Ellis Ross has on...”
“… I have to have them what ever the cost! Can you find them for me?“
Those are indeed some cute booties! Though it’s likely Tracee is rocking Prada, it seems you can get a similar look with either pair of these affordable Jeffrey Campbell joints:
1. Jeffrey Campbell Lace Up Bootie in Black, $124. 2. Jeffrey Campbell Di High Heel Cuff Bootie, $185.
Reader Edonna loved Tracee’s seventies inspired specs:
Adriana found she’s wearing these $345 Balenciaga Round Lens Degrade Sunglasses:
Don’t have $345? Try these:
1. Spitfire Candybar Sunglasses, $35. 2. A.J. Morgan Metradon Sunglasses, $28. 3. Palm Springs Sunglasses, $13.
Next, Keirsten says, “Where did my girl get these shoes?!?!?!“
Adriana found Malinda is wearing these Dolce Vita Viola Stilettos:
Get the hotness for $264 at www.shopdolcevita.com! I might invest!
Next Nesi wanted to find a skirt similar to Rihanna’s layered look:
I found these options for a flirty essence:
1. French Connection Women’s Vicky Viscose Mini Skirt, $39. 2. Kimchi Blue Outskirts Mini, $20.
And lastly, Nhezi wanted to know where the princess got her cute leggings:
We did our research and found she’s wearing these $62 Factory Girl Tights:
Good luck!
That does it for today, unfortunately…more when I wake back up:)
Bisous!
