DVF to Design for Obama?

NY Mag’s the Cut reported today that Diane Von Furstenberg aspires to dress our fresh first lady:
They say, “Last night at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award dinner Diane Von Furstenberg told [New York] she has submitted sketches for Michelle Obama’s inaugural ball gown. “Well, they asked me to. Of course, everybody has,” she said. “I’m so proud to be an American. Otherwise, right now we would all be so depressed.”
Uh, did I mention how much I adore Diane von Furstenberg?
A few of her ‘first lady’ worthy ‘fits from her Fall 2008 collection:
Hot!

Tuesday Video: Real Housewives of Atlanta

Can I go ahead and admit how much I love the Real Housewives of Atlanta?
They’re delusional, far from classy, and over the top: in other words great TV. Click below for some drama from their reunion episode:

I so wish Bravo had full episodes I could access online!!! I even looked on Itunes–no love. I’m about to write a letter….
And I’m totally on team Nene!

Indie Designer: Nadia Nour

Hey!
Today I wanted to turn you on to hot indie designer, Nadia Nour! Specializing in sophisticated, playful, and bold dresses and girly separates, Nadia makes garments for women who defy trends and assert their own distinct sense of style.
Check out a few items from her holiday collection (love!):

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And her fall collection:
If you really want to go for a unique look at your company’s holiday shindig, try one of her frocks! They range in price from $250-$600–not bad for a show stopping piece. Find out where to buy at www.nadianour.com
Bisous!

Steal of the Day: Beyonce’s Fripalo Sandals

Sasha Fierce stashed away her Louboutins and Pierre Hardy’s for her World Music Awards performance, opting instead for a pair of gold sandals by new brand Spring Shoes:

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You’d think with Bey’s steeze, they’d easily be in the milli range, but surprise: Her Gold Fripalo Sandals are only $50 at www.myspringshoes.com!
Gold not your thing? The hot heels also come in black!

Hey, they’re cute and can hold up under a performance of Single Ladies?!?
I’ll take two!
Get yours here.
*In other news USA Today conducted a short poll, asking readers what they think of Beyonce’s new uni-glove steeze. They say, “More than 700 USA TODAY readers weighed in, with most giving the look a thumbs down: 4% said “It looks like a fun new fashion trend, sign me up,” while 96% said “Leave the glove-wearing to Michael Jackson.”LOL! Read the rest of the article here.

American Vogue: Change We Can Believe In!

Fashionista.com has scans of a recent spread in American Vogue profiling some of fashion’s brightest stars:

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That’s right ladies and gents: not one, or two, but THREE non-caucasian models. On top of featuring confirmed star Arlenis Pena, they also give shine to Nigerian model Oluchi Orlandi and Indian Beauty Lakshmi Menon.
I must admit, my heart is warming slowly towards Vogue; in July 2008, they asked if Fashion was Racist, and after a resounding chorus answered, “YES” they started to make real strides to be more inclusive.
I might think about reinstating my subscription, but the real question is: Does this change your opinion of Vogue?

Get her Look: Zoe Kravitz

Budding fashionista Zoe Kravitz hit up the Keep a Child Alive Black Ball in NYC recently in a Rare Vintage by Juliana Cairone black hand beaded mini dress:

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I love this outfits stylish simplicity, and the pop of gold peep toes is fierce! Plus a girl in a beret always gets an A+ from me!
Get Zoe’s look for less than $150 with these affordable picks:
Delia’s Fiona Sequin Dress, $59.50; Target Merona® Cashmere Beret, $20; Chinese Laundry Women’s Burnette Pump, $39; Spanx Black and Midnight Reversible ‘Tight End’ tights, $20.
Bisous!

Monday Fashion Steals

The economy’s in the crapper, and prices are being slashed online like no other!
If you need your shopping fix, here are five genuine steals:

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1. Grey Way Cap, $38. 2. Red Plaid Funnel Neck Jacket, $80. 3. Aldo Herondrum Tote, $90. 4. Double Buckle Cut Out Boot, $68. 5. Bamboo Link Caramel Faux Leather Short Riding Boot, $38.
Bisous!

Hot or Hmm..: Victoria’s Secret Runway Show

Morning, FB’ers!

The fashionable gathered over the weekend on the pink carpet in Miami Beach for Victoria’s Secret big-to-do. I’m a little Hmm on the whole idea of a VS fashion show but I know a few dudes who would probably try to gag me if I voiced that too strongly!
Speaking of dudes, Usher and Terrence Howard brought it with some dapper men’s style:

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Terrence coolly channels a Miami vibe (Hot!) with his light jacket, Panama hat, and dress slacks. Though I normally like Usher in a suit, this one looks a little too buttoned-up for the tropical heat…Hmm…
Gabrielle Union rarely missteps fashion-wise and looks good here…
…but I wish she’d thrown in some color–like Usher, dark colors are a little too somber for Miami and the pink carpet…(Hot shoes though)…
Kourtney and Kim Kardashian’s bright tunics are great examples of how to sport your basic evening black and still keep the Miami-sexy…
Kinda hot!
Shakara
…where have you been?!
Cassie’s another stylista who normally does no wrong…
…even though I’m over the bandage dress trend, she looks Hot in this champagne-hued number!
Finally, Lenny K. and Diddy kept it laid-back in different ways:
I’m confused by Diddy’s dress shoes paired with a long-sleeved white tee, and Lenny’s motorcycle-inspired outfit is hot, but feels a little too out of place with the setting. Hmm…
What did y’all think?
Adri

Real Male Style

Happy Monday!
Today I decided to dig into the Fashion Bomb archives for Real Style I popped while still in NYC! I saw this young man at a party…

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…and remember admiring his edgy essence; his haircut is brave, and he has no problem mixing a trendy fringed scarf with his own stylish red pants and red shoes.
Guys, what do you think?
Bisous!