Hey! Hey! I finally have an internet connection in my tiny studio. It’s super rainy out, which means we can get to some Fashion News! Bossip has hot pics of the Williams sister rocking couture on the court for Harper’s Bazaar: A few action shots: Beautiful! Has Harper’s Bazaar suddenly become a dope magazine? With the Tyra cover (and the spread featuring her as Michelle Obama) and now the Williams sisters? Hats off to them for embracing diversity without a rigorous letter writing campaign.
Ladies who love fashion popped into Catherine Malandrino’s store opening in Los Angeles: Keisha Whitaker represented in a draped black number, while Mary J donned a signature fur jacket, pencil skirt, and lace up black pumps. I’m looking for a new ‘pump’ look and am totally coveting Mary’s steeze! Also loving Sanaa’s open toe shoe boots paired with a simple celery flowing dress, and Garcelle Beauvais Nilon ‘s comfy black maxi dress with colorful neck details. Whose look do you love?
If the next DVF sample sale is too far away, take heart! Starting this Thursday, enjoy 30% off Diane’s cocktails, skirts, and wrapped frocks! RSVP to vipfriends@dvf.com The exclusive offer is only available at Diane von Furstenberg stores and www.dvf.com.
My Dad and I flew in on Saturday, and I’m getting busy making sure all my particulars are in order.
It’s actually pretty cold here, so I popped on a soft cashmere sweater with matching wine colored boots, and topped it all off with a classic French trench.
What do you think?
Paris is going to be a struggle at first, but hey, if I can handle New York, Paris should (hopefully) be a piece of cake!
Bisous!
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So plenty of fashion notables made their way to my hometown of the A for the BET Hip Hop Awards.
For awards shows, you can always count on people flaunting their best. But you tell me: Are they Hot! or Hmmm…
Kerry Washington represented in a thigh skimming cap sleeved number with baroque details and minimalist silver jewelry…
…a sleek look, though not a knock out for consistent style czar Kerry Washington. Even she looks like she’s going “Hmm…“
Keri Hilson rocked it out in a leopard patterned sweetheart strapless dress accented with a chunky necklace, big earrings, and stacked bracelets… Hot! for stepping out the box with the outfit, but the ankle boots make me go hmmm…
A few hip hop greats represented… …Fifty gets his grown man on in a plaid jacket and vest, and Russell rocking Obama is definitely hot!
And lastly, Pharrell and Ciara popped up… Pharrell can do no wrong, and his throwback Michael Jackson esque jacket is definitely hot, as is Ciara’s sleek, svelte, black zippered number with knee high boots.
But what do you think?
Bisous!
Fashion Bomber Erica, who sent in the Grace Jones Island Life cover, adds, “The cover definitely was something that was never seen before. Holding such a statuesque posture and her glowing skin…beautiful! She took fashion to a whole new level and most of all she didn’t follow anyone which makes her so original and oh so amazing!” I couldn’t have put it better! Adriana
After selling one million units of its first phone, Prada has teamed with LG to create a hot black slide phone with a hidden keyboard: If absolutely everything in your cipher must be uber fashionable, then this phone is your perfect piece. For $817 you’ll spend a pretty penny, but can you put a price on fashion? [WWD]
Cheries, I’m piloting just for today as Mademoiselle Sulmers makes her debut in Paris. She sends virtual “Smootches!” along with a few Mail Bombs, below. Let’s get to it!
Fashion Bomber Tonia asks, “I must cop this top Tyra is wearing. Can you tell me who makes it?“
Claire investigated and found that Tyra is actually wearing this modified Mara Hoffman dress from the designer’s Fall 2008 line:
Next, reader India writes, “How can I find a dress like Kelis’s???”
Claire recommends any one of these options:
1. Chaiken Mini Dress, $130 2. Tibi Shift Dress, $200 3. Taylor Eyelet Shift, $55 From Tolu we have: “I’m a college student looking for a rain coat (preferably hooded) that’s cute and inexpensive. Any suggestions?“ Fall’s a good time to get your rain gear on point. Here are a few ideas that hopefully fit your budget:
One of the go-to places online to find stylish specialty shoes is Zappos. Not only can you search by size, style, width, and color (all at once), but their inventory is endless and shipping is free (even if you decide to return your shoes). Check out these fabulous boot selections that accommodate fuller legs:
1. Bouquets Wide Calf Boots, $94 2. Stuart Weitzman Best Boots, $263 3. RSVP Elana Boot, $154 FB Mom-to-be Cleona writes, “My baby shower is in November and I have nothing to wear. I want a look that’s cute and sexy that will still compliment my growing belly and figure. Any ideas?” Congrats! As for baby shower outfits, I really like these pieces from Liz Lange Maternity for Target and Gap Maternity:
Last night, after an incredible talk by frequent New York Times Style section contributor Caroline Weber on her Marie Antoinette book, Queen of Fashion (a must-read for fashion history lovers), at designer Charles Nolan’s studio, I headed over to the Levi’s Fall/Holiday Preview at the Levi’s store near Union Square:
Hosted by Fashion Bomb sponsor Glam Media, The Fashion Bomb and some of your other favorite style bloggers got an opportunity to try on Levi’s new fall styles amidst decadent champagne and cupcakes:
My favorite jeans hands down were Levi’s Reissued 1966 Skinny Jeans from their Orange Tab line. Made from incredibly soft Italian denim, and with a slight high-waisted fit, they had that broken-in feeling that normally takes jeans about 4-5 washes to achieve. I copped a pair on the spot. I came thisclose to another purchase:
But then gave myself my own Hmm…check in the end!
I also got to chat with fellow fashion bloggers Ehmonie (from What’s Haute), and Tracy and Tatiana from Lavish Magazine:
Premium denim, champagne, and fashion talk…not a bad night out!
Adriana
A few action shots:
Beautiful!
