It’s Friday and we have a ton of Mail Bombs to solve:
Let’s not delay!

First, T from Tennessee says, “Loving this look on Beyonce..“
“…It’s classy, its sexy, its young but still office ready…please tell me more!! “
Aramide found that Beyonce is wearing this $2,065 RM by Rouland Mouret Pigalle Wool Dress…
Get a similar look for much less with these:
1. ASOS V Backless Pencil Dress, $70. 2. Arden B Belted Pencil Dress, $128. 3. Magaschoni Wool Crepe Dress, $220.
Jasmine says, “I was wondering if you can help me find an outfit like Brandy’s in the photo….“
“…I’m really loving the look of those jeans.”
Aramide and I collabo’d to find the following look:
1.Reyna Tee, $78. 2. Arden B Off the Shoulder Blouse, $39. 3. American Apparel Faux Denim High Waisted Legging, $42. 4. ASOS Indigo Denim Leggings, $46.50.
Ms. Nelson says, “Where can I find this bag…“
“…Solange wore to a recent event?”
Solange is wearing a red trimmed Louis Vuitton, a style debuted on the Fall 2007 Ready to Wear runway:
Get yours at Louis Vuitton Stores (www.louisvuitton.com).
In a Male Mail Bomb, Kayvin from Ohio says, “I love the shirt that Bow Wow is wearing…“
“...He is like mini T.I. these days so credit who you will with the style… Anyway, can you help me find something similar?“
Get a Bow Wow like shirt with these:
1. Morphine Generation Traditional Button Up Military, $184. 2. Triple Five Soul Drill Military Shirt, $50. 3. Apolis Military Woven in Olive, $68.
Now for a few wardrobe queries:
Lauren says, “I am looking for a fashionable medium to large sized tote bag to use for school. As a broke graduate student, my budget is limited, but I would like something fashionable that will work with a lot of different outfits.”
If your budget is limited, I’d say go for a nylon or faux leather tote. Try these under $150 options in colors that are neutral or bold enough to go with anything:

1. French Connection City Quilt Bag, $118. 2. Marc by Marc Jacobs So Real Faser Tote, $98. 3. Nine West Patent Leather Large Tote, $150. 4. Melie Bianco Drawstring Bag, $90. 5. BCBG Max Azria Poem Print Canvas Tote, $88.
Lastly, Anissa says, “ I’m going to an awards show in Vegas. Here is the dress and the shoes...”
“…I need your help picking accessories!“
Since your outfit is so plain, you have lots of room to add your own sparkle!
I’d say go with a simple necklace that accents your decolletage, then pile on blinged out and silver bangles with a cocktail ring. Finish it all off with a clutch that incorporates the color of your silver shoes:
1. Juicy Couture Sterling Silver Heart, $150. 2. Jumbo Cocktail Rings, $18 for set of 6. 3. Sterling Silver Chevron Necklace, $50. 4. Tri Colored Envelope Clutch, $30. 5. Crislu Cubic Zirconia Bangle, $125. 6. Calanna Clutch, $25.
We still have so many to catch up on, but that does it for today.
Have wonderful weekends! Soak up the sun before fall starts in earnest!
Smootches!

*NY Fashion Week is done, but it was only the beginning of Fashion Week fury! Some of our favorite models are now stomping across the pond in London:
Check Jourdan Dunn in Issa, Vivienne Westwood, and Aquascatum…

Our girl Chanel in House of Holland, Nathan Jenden, and Aquascatum…
…and other models in shows like Fashion Fringe, Peter Pilotto, and Meadham Kirchhoff..
Thanks to Bethann for raising the ‘Black Model’ issue and holding all designers accountable. Now, as an aside…don’t the London shows look kind’ve dope…and refreshing??? I think the next stop for the Fashion Bomb might have to be international coverage…[Style.com]
*In the spirit of celebs jumping on the Obama Bandwagon, House of Dereon just released its own Obama T:
Get your t-shirt in navy, red, or white for $60 at the official Barack Obama store.
*If you want Cassie like YSL Tribal Sandals…
…but don’t have $940 to spend, go to www.marciano.com for affordable alternatives. These Lacey and Garvin heels …
…give off a similar look–minus the feathers. And at around $300, they’re a relative steal.

Hey Fashion Bombers!
Today I wanted to put you on to a new line of vintage and original clothing called Rockett Mansion...

Launched just this past May by 2006 Howard University Graduate Melanie Lyke…
…the line consists of supremely well edited shoes, dress, and accessories, all plucked from second hand stores, then remixed with buttons, tailoring, or pleats…
Melanie says her inspirations are, “Postmodern Global Beauty. I love to draw simple, minimalist items from different cultures. They can be glitzy, ornate, doesn’t matter as long they are beautiful…“
The Fashion Merchandising student started the Rockett Mansion line because, “I wanted to do my own thing, and didn’t want to work for a big fashion house. I was sick of working for places that just didn’t ‘get it’ or understand my aesthetic…“
She continues, “The line is the sum of my love for vintage and living a minimalist lifestyle… I adore the idea of finding beautifully made, well preserved items and mixing them with everyday pieces. Most people see vintage as over-the-top costumes that can’t be applied to a daily wardrobe or simply as the attire of hip, starving artists- I beg to differ. Any good stylist knows the key to great personal style is the mixing of old and new as well as expensive and inexpensive. It gives a look dimension and makes it seem effortless.“
In addition to being chic, vintage cuts down on waste. “We can easily recycle and use what we already have on this earth because as we all know, polyester isn’t going anywhere. It’s retail therapy with no buyers remorse.”
And you can cut down on spending as well: every Rockett Mansion item is under $50. Perfect for this economic climate!
Check out Rockett Mansion’s one of a kind items here. Tell ’em I sent ya!
Smootches!

Hey!
So today, Adriana hits us with a Style File throwback on super sultry actress Pam Grier:

We might’ve covered a lot of the silver screen’s current sirens, but we still may have a bit to learn from the old school.
Enjoy!
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With the return of Halston and flare legs, among other things, ’70s fashion has come back and it’s a trend that’s going to march right on through Fall 2008. Who else embodies that decade’s tough, sexy style more than Ms. Foxy Brown herself, Pam Grier?

Known for her roles in Coffy and the now-legendary Foxy Brown, Ms. Grier’s film fashions (and swagger) have inspired legions of designers, models, and fashionistas. Halter-top jumpsuits, tall boots, leather, filmy silk, and what another writer terms “fierce-fitting polyester” are all touchstones of Ms. Grier’s trendsetting wardrobe.
Confident and sensual, with a touch of Afro-centric–loves it. And what has Ms. Grier said of her status as a fashion icon? “Me, sexy? I’m just plain ol’ beans and rice.” We would strongly beg to differ.

Channel Pam Grier’s style with these pieces:

Top Row Left to Right: Michael Kors Penelope Boots, $159; Leather Trench Coat, $80; Solid Petal Necklace, $120; Halter Ruched Fitted Jumpsuit, $69.
Bottom Row: Kimono Sleeve Minidress, $209.
~A

Hey!
So the Baby Phat show was fun, but of course we had to capture Real Style!

Enjoy!
*Special Thanks to my Fashion Week Sponsors: Jenny Dayco, Melody Ehsani, Pieces Boutique, Tibi, and Bag, Borrow, or Steal! Hair by De Lux Gallery in Brooklyn (91 Hanson Place, 718-522-3324), makeup by Glam DLuxe!

So last night intern Adriana and I made our way to our last show of the season, Baby Phat:

…Kimora was celebrating her 10th year of runway shows, and we were pumped to be in the building!
Packed with New York’s finest, the show is always exceedingly entertaining, thanks to a bass driven soundtrack, hot models, and funky clothes. Though the show aimed to start on time, people took a while to get to their seats, so I seized the moment to snap a few pics. Caught up with Lala…
..who was wearing a LaRok skirt and YSL sandals, and finally met Serena Williams!!!
She was in a major rush to get to her seat, but was gracious enough to take a quick picture with me. Had to do it for mom!!!
Finally, the show began, and other notables like Carmelo Anthony, Danity Kane, Alexis Phifer, Ice T, Coco, and Maxwell filled in the front row:
The collection offered a melange of themes, mirrored in thigh skimming belted Safari dresses, Seventies era jumpers, maxi dresses and hippie-esque headscarves, Western style fringed suede vests, and Mideastern turbans:
Eye catching yet simple, Kimora’s collection was fashioned to fit her target demographic of around the way girls with a splash of spunk. I myself was drooling over the models’ blinged out rings, bangles, and necklaces that glinted in the spotlight:
…I’ll take five!
All in all Baby Phat reflected the fun mix of couture and culture that Kimora has been bringing for the past 10 years. No Fashion Week could be complete without it!
After the show was the afterparty, and Adriana was tuckered out so we parted ways…
I went with my buddy to the Plaza Hotel for a continuation of the festivities:
…the celebration was grand, and the Plaza’s ballroom was packed with partygoers sipping champagne and snacking on ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery.
Kimora was out of reach, but I was juiced to finally meet Dee + Ricky (creators of the lego pins for Marc Jacobs)…
…and we toasted to the end of Fashion Week. Now it’s time to rest up!
Hope you enjoyed Adriana and I’s coverage of Fashion Week. Let us know!
Oh and I took my Flip Video with me to the show and caught some Real Style…stay tuned for that on Monday.
Smootches!
*My dress and earrings are from Pieces, medallion necklace by Jenny Dayco.
*Special Thanks to: Carlos, Jerome, Leanne, Stephanie, and Tamar!!!