Hey!
So I know some of you think I cover too much Rihanna, but I’m getting her look today for Two Reasons:

Get her exact look with these splurge worthy items:
1. Mike & Chris Dallas Leather Vest, $656. 2. Ivy Ruffle Front Shirt, $195. 3.Nameplate Necklace in Gold, $70. 4. Gucci Marion High Heels, $995. 5. Unknown Factory Skinny Jeans, $187. 6. Gucci Black Leather Peggy Tote, $1,400.
Can’t afford a $200 shirt? Get the look for less with these options:
1. Dash Striped Vest, $20. 2. America Living Ruffle Front Shirt, $48.75. 3. Nylon Muse Necklace, $30. 4. Steve Madden Madalynn Pumps, $110. 5. Side Zip Skinny Jean, $78. 6. Chinese Laundry Double Handle Large Tote, $80.
A few more vest and top options:
1. Logo Corset Vest, $78. 2. Ruffled Plaid Blouse (Remove the Belt), $19.80. 3. Literature Noir Vest, $83.
Smootches!

Hey!
So sometimes you look at your wardrobe and nothing seems to ‘pop.’ You’ve worn that old dress a million times, and your typical top and skirt combo is tired.

Today, the Fashion Bomb gives you 20 items–tops, dresses, pants, skirts, accessories, and shoes–that are under $100 and can also instantly upgrade your wardrobe. These options aren’t for the safe…they’re chosen to give your wardrobe basics an unexpected jolt without breaking the bank.
Try these:
1. Corey Lynn Calter Shae Dress, $69. 2. J.Crew Polka Dot Lana Top, $30. 3. What Goes Around Comes Around St. Vincent Top, $75. 4. DKNY Marina Silk Tunic Top, $94. 5. Plastic Island Tucked Mini Skirt, $80. 6. Banana Republic Silk Tie Neck Top, $69. 7. Blank Skinny Classic Jeans in Grey, $78. 8. Forever 21 Pinstripe Racerback Vest, 19.80. 9. J.Crew Overdyed Matchstick Jean, $88.
Don’t Forget….
1. Nixon Tribella Watch, $60. 2. Banana Republic Multi Gem Bib Necklace, $79. 3. Betsey Johnson Bow Bangle Watch, $75. 4. Hansroell Clutch, $40. 5. Nikki Jaggs Josephine Belt, $77. 6. Nine West Precisely Gathered Clutch, $69. 7. Report Pink Alix Heels, $92.50 . Mango Sunglasses, $29. 9. Guess Metallic Croc and Pyramid Belt, $68. 10. Nine West Ombre Metallic Scarf, $34. 11. Carlos by Carlos Santana Warrant Slingback Sandal, $100.
Smootches!

Last night I went to Vibe Magazine’s 15th Anniversary Party.

It was truly a star studded event, featuring performances by Naughty by Nature, Estelle, Swizz Beatz, T.I., and Ryan Leslie.
You know I had to capture the scene!
I was juiced to finally meet June Ambrose, who I interviewed in one of my first Breaking Into Fashion posts….
…said ‘hey’ to Laurie Ann Gibson (known in some circles as Boom Boom Kat)…
…sidled up to Toccara….
…Pepa…
…D Woods of Danity Kane…
…and Swizz Beatz…
It was fun!
I took lots of video of the performances and captured some Real Style around the party scene.
Stay tuned for Monday’s next Fashion Bomb TV Real Style segment, care of Vibe Magazine!
Check out more party pix at Young, Black, and Fabulous.
Smootches!
*Pssst, I picked up my dress at PB & Caviar🙂
*Shout out to Jozen

Hey!
So the other day I decided to drop into cool new New York boutique called PB & Caviar….

…if you haven’t heard, it’s a hip shop for women and children owned by none other than Evin Cosby (daughter of Bill Cosby shown below)….
I was scheduled to go to the store opening (last Thursday), but couldn’t make it, so stopped in Friday afternoon to take a look around…
…and chat a bit with Evin for the Fashion Bomb.
Regarding her reason for opening a boutique, she said, “I always wanted to have a store. I loved shopping for people and my parents encouraged me to be an entrepreneur.“
And what’s with the name PB & Caviar? She explained, “I have a five year old daughter who loves peanut butter & jelly sandwiches. And I thought, adults like caviar. So PB & Caviar reflects the affordable & chic, grown up yet young elements of the store.“
Carrying women’s clothes by Anna Sui, Tracy Reese, and Chelsea Flower as well as kids clothes by Ben Sherman, Diesel, and Scoop, the shop definitely had plenty to offer! I quickly found lots of Fashion Bomb worthy items:
This cute sequined top by my new favorite designer Interlud was $186…
A patterned dress by Odabash was $552….
This Ingwa Malero white dress was gorgeous at $300…
…a classic white shirt dress by Danang is $128…
…and this embellished cocktail was $460.
Ok, so I suffered from a bit of sticker shock. When you go, have your credit card handy, but don’t be deterred by the prices; I found an affordable dress/top for under $200 that I’m going to wear to an event tonight! And there are t-shirts and jeans that start at $28.
It’s worth a look!
So drop in and say ‘hey’ to Evin at PB & Caviar, located at 88 Thomas Street off West Broadway in NYC.
Tell her I sent ya!
Smootches!

Hey!
So I recently purchased a Flip Video Mino…

….compact and easy, the Flip Mino is a video camera that’s about the size of a large ipod. I’ve been wanting to bring some video to the Fashion Bomb for a while, and my Flip made it perfect for my fashionable pursuits!
I took my cute camera with me to a Central Park Summerstage Concert a few weeks ago and shot some Real Style.

Cool, huh? Did I mention that I’m technologically impaired?? I edited that all by myself; it’s rough, but it was actually pretty simple!
So what’d you think of The Fashion Bomb’s first episode???
Smootches!
*Thanks to my first ‘victims’: Ray & Gabriel of www.stuffflypeoplelike.com, as well as Titilayo and LaTreava.
*Get your own Flip Video at www.flipvideo.com.
*Stay tuned for much, much more.
*If the video doesn’t work, refresh the page.

It’s Mail Bombs Time…

Here’s the new logo! It works!
Let’s answer some Mail.
First Segilola asks, “I was wondering if you could help me find where I could get this necklace Solange is rocking...”
“Solange is really on the up and up!“
Solange does get a snap for this outfit! The closest I could find to her braided necklace was this Chain Necklace by Nicole Miller…
…get it for $220 at www.edressme.com.
Next, Kah says, ” Can you PLEASE tell me what shoes Rihanna is wearing?“
“They are fierce!“
Intern Elita says, “Rih Rih is now the face of Gucci so lucky girl was probably gifted these fabulous Marion High Heels…“
“...Get them for only $995 at Saks!” Oh my, I covet…
Next, Tyishia says, “I have the shirt that Kerri Hilson is wearing…now all I need are the jeans…“
“...Where do you think I can find them?“
Adriana found that these Unisex Stretch Twill Slim Slacks in Aqua Mint fit the bill…
…get them for $68 at www.americanapparel.net.
Celeste from LA says, “I would like to know the brand of the blue shoes that Cassie is wearing...”
“…. on the front cover of the latest Complex magazine. Thanks!“
Adriana confirmed with some credible sources that Cassie’s sporting these Louis Vuitton Rubber Wedge Sandals in blue…
Check www.louisvuitton.com for store locations.
Chelsea says, “I saw a picture of Monique Coleman (from High School Musical)...”
“... and I was wondering if you knew who made the dress.“
Adriana also found that Monique is wearing this $330 Alice + Olivia Polka Dot Belted Tulip Dress….
…get it from www.hipchick.com.
Lastly, for some men’s style, Miles asks, “Where can I get retro frames like these...”
“…and where can I get cool scarves like Weezy and Omarions?”
Guys can always set it off with some hot accessories. Get your look right with the following:
1.Houndstooth Desert Scarf, $18. 2. McQ Kalediscope Print Scarf, $220. 3. 1983 Readers, $18. 4. Louis Vuitton Monogram Multicolor Scarf, $160. 5. ASOS Libertines Check Scarf, $22.
That does it for today. If I didn’t get to ya this week, keep checking back!
Smootches!
Pssst, the new Mail Bombs logo was designed by Rachel White, who on top of graphics is also a very competent web master. If you need any small web upgrade, e-mail her here.