We all know that the ‘intellectual’ look is in for men, and now it seems women are seriously following suit. Alicia Keys showed up in smart looking glasses to an appearance on the David Letterman Show:
Alicia Keys is always piping hot, but this look on her? Hmm…
Hey!
So winter has begun in earnest, and for some of us, it’s way past time to pull out those old down jackets and wool coats. If you’re tired of your drab black and gray uniform, The Fashion Bomb is here to give you 5 ideas to revive your wardrobe:
1. Interesting Tights
Whether in colorful hues or argyle patterns, tights give any outfit edge along with a bit of warmth. Bonus: they won’t break the bank! Try these beauts:
1. Hue Houndstooth Sweater Tights, $28. 2. Falke Baroque Tights, $45. 3. Pin Stripe Floral Tights, $14. 4. Hue Argyle Tights, $18. 5. Armani Exchange Opaque Tights, $19.50. 6. Nordstrom Double Diamond Tights, $12.
2. A Colorful Coat
If you really want to stand out, a coat in an eye catching color can do the trick. Throw one on in a cool color, but save on these–next year you might get bored!
1. J.Crew Classic Peacoat, $225. 2. Marc by Marc Jacobs Check Print Coat, $340. 3. Steve Madden Stand Collar Coat, $98 (Plus, $119). 4. Express Mod Wool Coat, $168. 5. Calvin Klein Split Lapel Wrap Coat, $258. 6. Soia & Kyo Diagonal Stitch Jacket, $185. 7. ADD Down Jacket, $365. 8. Gap Plaid Belted Coat, $97. 9. Guess by Marciano Barrel Shaped Coat, $148.
3. A Wild Card Dress
A funky dress will definitely set you apart from the fashion feeble. Wear one under your regular gray or black wool jacket with a pair of tights for a refreshed look:
1. Pringle 1815 Blue Knitted Dress, $231. 2. Julie Haus Yona Graphic Houndstooth Dress, $235. 3. French Connection Star Dress, $158. 4. Tibi Arboretum Mini Dress, $234. 5. Diane Von Furstenberg Jovanna Knit Dress, $219. 6. Marc by Marc Jacobs Geo Gems Dress, $169.
2. Anything But Black Boots
Black is bla! Go for gray or an alluring deep red color to add panache:
1. Armani Exchange Suede Bootie ,$125. 2. Enzo Angiolini Charly Boot, $225. 3. Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Seema Ombre Bootie, $407. 4. Dolce Vita Wendy Stove Pipe Boot, $300. 5. Arturo Chiang Tamara Bootie, $120. 6. Frye Women’s Tall Ava Boot, $400.
5. A Jewel Colored Bag:
A colorful bag can transcend seasons–carry yours come spring!
1. Elliott Lucca Large Leather Drawstring Tote, $298. 2. Jessica Simpson Socialista Tote, $108. 3. J.Crew Uptown Tote, $215. 4. Pink Studio Rain Tote, $75. 5. Marc by Marc Jacobs Tote-Ally Jacquard Tote, $228. 6. L.A.M.B. Women’s Edinburgh Clydebank Plaid Wool/Leather Tote, $475.
Bisous!
Containing a material called XFIT Lycra, these jeans have 360 degree movement (which means they maintain their shape and don’t sag).
The denim was super-soft, like a second-skin, and there was no awkward adjusting of hips and legs ( if you’re a curvy girl you know exactly what I mean!!!). I covet!
After DL 1961, I headed over to Robert Verdi’s Lounge:
Where he hosted TresEmmé’s launch of its new StyleSeeker site. I got the chance to do a few things, including get my ‘do freshened up:
And chat with the fabulous Monsieur Verdi himself (I’m grinning super-hard here!). He sends bisous to Claire:
So it was a great fashion day: discovering a dope new brand, a little pampering, and Robert Verdi. What else could a girl want…oh–yes! For you to check out StyleSeeker! It’s a great new community site centered on all things style: hair, fashion, entertainment, and events, included. Stop by and tell ’em the FB sent ya!
Adriana
The Fashion Bomb doesn’t do nearly enough men’s style, but it’s almost impossible to overlook a recent trend amongst the urban set:
…a bow tied and bespectacled appearance we’ll call Pee Wee Herman meets Malcolm X.
Of course it started with our 808’s and Heartbreak Style Czar K. West:
Then crept into Common’s closet…
And now it seems more and more MC’s are trading in their dark shades for the wide rimmed or tortoise shell variety:
As they become older and more accomplished, it seems they’re fine with expressing who they truly are:
…men with tons of intelligence who’ve used a combo of bragadoccio and brains to broker business deals worth millions.
Ladies you gotta admit: isn’t there something intriguing about intellect?
Bisous!
Want to make stuntin’ a habit?
Get the look with these:
1. Benjamin Bixby Shawl Collar Cardigan, $595. 2. Liz Claiborne Luxe Contrast Blocked Cardigan, $100. 3. Jos. A. Bank Horizontal Stripe Bow Tie, $49.50. 4. Ray Ban Wayfarer II Sunglasses, $139.
…Guess Jeans!
With their second-skin fit, cool washes, and ads featuring style icons like Naomi Campbell, Anna Nicole Smith, Claudia Schiffer, and Drew Barrymore, the Guess formula of sexy+chic+celebrity=trend explosion broke ground for much of the denim craze we see today. And…
(I told y’all we were going back today!)
There was probably no better ad for Guess jeans than Janet’s “Pleasure Principle” video (you know you tried to do this dance–Guess jeans or not–at least once!).
And could you Guess that:
-Guess Jeans ran about $60 a pair–about $100-$150 in today’s money?
-Guess was created as “American West meets European Sensibility?”
-Everyone from Miss Jackson to Grandmaster Flash to Wu-Tang have paid tribute to Guess in some way?
-The company currently focuses more on accessories and has launched independent Guess accessory stores ?
Tell us your Guess memories 😉
~Adri
Hey!
So a handful of celebs were close by in Monte Carlo, Monaco for the World Music Awards! As always, their outfit choices begged for a few Fashion Bomb Hot or Hmm reflections…
I must admit, like milk, marriage has done Mimi’s body lots of good! But when will we see her in something that’s not super skin tight?? This lady in red gets a Hmm…
The ever beautiful and evolving Alicia Keys performed in a ruffled satin gown with amazing platform stilettos. Ladies, this is how you do black! Definitely hot!
British songstress Estelle took to the stage, also wearing a ruffled number. A little black dress is always chic, but something about the proportions, footless tights and so so shoes make me go Hmm…
And what awards show would be complete without the Knowles sisters???
Solange performed in a great black and white combo topped off by Hot! neon shoes. I’m taking notes!
And of course Sasha fierce performed for all the single ladies, working a military inspired jacket and Hot! gold sandals. Snaps to Beyonce for her new image, but does anyone else think she’s channeling ‘Michael Jackson’ with the one glove and tassle/braid trimmed jacket?
I’m just sayin…
What do you think?
Bisous!
The other day I was walking along Rue de Rivoli…
A street most known for being home to the world famous Louvre museum:
What most people don’t know is that if you walk east, Rue De Rivoli becomes a shopping strip…
…chock full of everything from French chain stores like Etam, Celio and Naf Naf to American staples like GAP and Foot Locker.
While on my museum/shopping stroll I caught sight of this young lady:
…who was representing in true Parisian fashion in dark skinny jeans and brown riding boots. While her overall look is simple, she made it chic by throwing a bit of fur into the mix with her vest.
What do you think?
Bisous!
Hey, guys–Adriana here with another report from the New York fashion scene. Y’all know I’m a freestyle fanatic, so I was hyped to check out Reebok’s Spring ’09 collection preview last week. Look what they did just for me!
OK, mayyybe not. But a girl can wish…Here are some of the highlights from the line!
The top two Freestyles are called “Fashionista” and “Punk” (I kept envisioning Rihanna in the Punks). My faves are the pop art-like gray ones and those burgundy satin ballet flats, which look even more adorable in person. Thoughts?
P.S. For all of us Reebok Basquiat edition fans, I got the scoop that there are definitely some more styles in the pipeline–stay tuned!
Look for the Reebok Spring ’09 collection in stores early next year!
Adri
Special thanks to Carmen and Olivia. 🙂
