Adriana’s Favorite Things

Hey!
So we have some uber fashionable folks here at the Fashion Bomb!
Today A-Plus intern Adriana….

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…steps in to tell you guys some of her favorite stylish picks.
Enjoy!
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Hey my FB people!
Right now, summer’s got me in a bit of a feminine tomboy phase, so fitted graphic tees (especially my N.E.R.D. concert t-shirt), cute shorts, and my Liberty Fabric high-top Nike Dunks are in heavy rotation…

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…David Yurman’s Thoroughbred earrings are one of my constants as they’re a great wardrobe staple and go with either gold or silver jewelry. I’m almost always toting my Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 bag – there’s no other purse that can hold a pair of shoes, a book, and a bottle of water, and still look as small and uncomplicated. I’m a hat rather than sunglasses person, and for the last several months it’s been my Eugenia Kim Muffy cap. I’m obsessed with chunky platform shoes, and Marni’s platforms are a favorite. What’s great about this style is that I can easily swap the Dunks for the Marnis, add a silk tunic top (my favorite for a summer night on the town), accessorize with a necklace, and –voila! – I’ve got my evening look without having to give up my shorts.
Featured: Nike Womens Dunk Shoes, $105. Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Speedy, $685. NERD Seeing Sounds Shirt, Price Upon Request. David Yurman Thoroughbred Earrings, $275. Rory Beca Cuffed Short, $109. Eugenia Kim Muffy Hat, $165. Marni Calf Patent Leather Platform, $334. Tibi Palm Grove Beaded Tunic Top, $298. Urban Outfitters Charming Beloved Cluster Necklace, $17.
I’ve only got a few beauty must-haves, but they’re ones I can’t do without:”
“…I’m into skincare and lotions, and have used Creamy Petroleum Jelly for a long time daily on my skin. It’s heavy but the results are well worth it (my skin’s now so well-moisturized that I can miss a day or two of lotion sometimes). Jo Malone’s Vitamin E hand cream is a decadent treat as well as the best lotion I have ever smelled, period. Bumble and Bumble are hands-down my pick for hair care products. For evenings, I sometimes brush on a bit of shimmer powder, like Sephora’s Luminous powder Trio, swipe on some M.A.C. Lipglass, and I’m usually good to go!”
Featured: Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, $4. Jo Malone Vitamin E Nourishing Hand Treatment, $40. Bumble and Bumble Deep Conditioner, $25. Sephora Luminous Trio, $16.
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What are some of your favorite things??
Smootches!

Gossip Girl, Mariah covers Elle + Toccara in Italian Vogue

*Ruth La Ferla of the NY Times wrote yesterday about the great fashions in Gossip Girl...
…I personally don’t watch it (my bad!), but I sense a little style pilfering. Does anyone else see a subtle similarity to famous fashion hit of the 90’s….
Clueless?
Ruth la Ferla says, “The show has given an unexpected mass appeal to patrician staples like crested blazers, layered polo shirts and kilts. When cooler days approach this fall, some retailers are predicting a run on argyle sweaters, knee socks and high boots.
Hmmm, argyle and knee socks???
As Cher said to Amber, “Was that you going through my laundry??” [NYTimes]
*Have you heard of Jack + Bill?
They’re a new PR company, looking to represent the industry’s next style stars. They’re having an open casting call for potential clients from July 15th-16th in Sandbox Studios (250 Hudson Street, 11th Floor) in NYC…
They’ll select one model, women’s apparel designer, jewelry designer, and fashion stylist to represent (for free!) from July right up to Fashion Week in September. What do you have to lose???
*If you’re in NYC this weekend, The Fashion Bomb is on the host committee for the “Dream” Party…
Come down to Kion Lounge at 509 East 6th Street (bet Ave A and Ave B) for fun and a great crowd! Doors open at 10pm. RSVP by going to www.thedream71208.com.
*Mariah covers the August Issue of Elle Magazine…
…looking good!
*Check out a few pictures of Toccara in Italian Vogue!:
Cute! View more here. I wonder if Tyra is kicking herself? Is Tyra even in this issue?? This and more to ponder.
*For those who e-mail everyday about Italian Vogue: it hasn’t hit my local newsstand just yet. Sorry! But scans are bubbling up all over the internet if that’s any consolation…

Summer Trend: Fedora

Hey!
So fedora’s have been popping up on fashionable Hollywood Divas for quite a while. The menswear inspired accessory is a quick wardrobe upgrade, as it adds a touch of cool class to anything from a dress to a t and jeans. Bonus: it instantly transforms a bad hair day ‘don’t’ to a fashion ‘do’:
Catwalker Selita Ebanks matches her chocolate fedora to an oversized plum bag…

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Simmons sister Vanessa wears a traditional black version with an off the shoulder white top and jeans…
Meagan Good also goes for a black fedora, yet dresses hers up with a matching black top and chandelier earrings…
And Nicole Richie uses her more Panamanian inspired option for everything from covering up post work out hair to accessorizing for a night on the town…
Of course men, the intended fedora sporters are in on the game, with cronner Ne-Yo popping on a plaid version for a TRL Visit….
Cute Chris Brown opting for gray felt…
Fashionable male Diddy wearing his black fedora with a more dressy shirt and tie…
And even Vogue editor Andre Leon Talley wearing a feathered fancy bedazzler for Fashion Week…
Ow!
Women have plenty low priced options:
1. Grace Hats Mode Hat, $38. 2. Straw Fedora, $28. 3. Summer Fedora, $48. 4. Burlap Fedora, $10. 5. Rafia Fedora in Yellow, $30.
Can’t forget the Fellas!
1. Livity Fireball Fedora, $32. 2. Goorin Canterbury Loose Knit Fedora, $54. 3. Coal the Harwood Fedora, $63. 4. Christy’s Crown Carmine, $40. 5. Christy’s Open Sisal Fedora, $68.
Smootches!

Mumz the Werd T’s + Lebron Sells Vogue Short

*Want to see the July issue of Vogue before it hits newsstands?
Here’s a video:

Music is a bit strange, but…you get the point.
*Despite the controversy surrounding the Lebron/Giselle/King-Kong cover, the issue did not prove to be a winner…
Portfolio says, “The issue sold 350,000 copies on the newsstand, according to ABC Rapid Report, well below last year’s first-half average of 452,207. It’s Vogue’s worst-selling April issue since 2001; the month is usually an above-average one for sales thanks to the annual “Shape Issue.“” Interesting. Though the issue failed to attract readers, it wasn’t the worst selling cover. That honor belongs to Gwyneth Paltrow…
…whose May cover sold a mere 310,000 copies. So the blond ice queen cover sold the worst??? Really?? Still, I bet you money Vogue will use the Lebron ‘poor selling’ cover as reason to leave African-American men out the spotlight for the next century…but Gwyneth will be on there next year. Bet you money!!! [Portfolio]
*If you love t-shirts, check out the new ultra indie underground clothing line Mumz The Werd
…it’s made by two young California guys: Arthur, a designer, and Jordan, an independent filmmaker and visual effects artist. The cool cartoon inspired t’s (they use 3D ink and glow in the dark!) sell for $45 a pop. Check ’em at their website, www.mumzthewerd.com or on myspace at www.myspace.com/mumzthewerdclothing.

Real Style: St. Maarten

Happy Monday!
I hope everyone here in the states enjoyed your long weekend. Mine was good…too good in fact! I didn’t get a free moment to snap Real Style, but you readers always come through like champs!
Today, in the Fashion Bomb’s first international submission, we have Lola from St. Maarten:

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She says, “I will be in NYC at the end of this month so I want to know: Am I NYC ready? ”
“…Attached are a few pictures of me getting my style on
…Please please tell me what you think!
Lola, I think you’ll fit in here just fine. Your prints are poppin, and your shoe selection is sick!
But that’s just my opinion.
What do you think?
Does St. Maarten have style?
Smootches!

Scans from Italian Vogue + Casting For Project Runway + Kanye’s new Louis Vuitton Collabo

*Italian Vogues aren’t yet on newsstands in NYC, but a few scans have bubbled up in cyberspace:

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…looks saucy! My local newsguy said they should be available tomorrow! You’ll be the first to know!
*Ebony Magazine’s newest issue presents 25 different covers to celebrate ‘Black Coolness’:
Cool!
*Are you the next fashion design superstar?
Click here to apply for Project Runway Season 6!
Make it work.
*Kanye’s keeping busy…
In addition to launching his own line (Pastelle), seems the Louis Vuitton don will also be collaborating with Louis V for a men’s shoe collection. Can’t wait to see!

Mail Bombs: Kim Kardashian’s Stella McCartney Jumper, Beyonce’s Dolce & Gabbana Patchwork Bag, and Tia’s Ports 1961 Dress!

Hey!
So since tomorrow is a holiday for the good ol U.S.A., I decided to go ahead and post Mail Bombs a bit early…

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The Fashion Bomb (me) will be off tomorrow wylin somewhere at a BBQ (and hope you’ll be too)!
Let’s get started!
First Tabatha says, “I LOVE this jumpsuit that Kim Kardashian wore to the BET Pre- Party and would like to know where to find it!
It’s the perfect look for a boat cruise I am going on for my 30th Bday!
Intern Elita stepped in and found that Kim K is wearing this Stella McCartney Jumper…
…from her Spring 2008 collection. Good luck!
Lisa from San Diego says, “I loved the dress Nia Long wore to the BET Awards!!!”
Can you help me find something similar??
Get a Nia Long look with this $419 3.1 Phillip Lim Dress:
…from www.eluxury.com.
Tara wrote in gushing over Beyonce’s Bag:
She says, “Where can I get it??”
The folks over at Black Style Central found that Beyonce is carrying this Dolce & Gabbana Pocket Patchwork Snakeskin Bag
…get it for $2,995 at www.eluxury.com.
Next, Mary from Jackson Mississippi says, “Tia is looking great! I love this look!
Can you find me something similar?”
Tia’s wearing this Ports 1961 Ruffled Mini Dress...
…available at Saks for $285.
If you want something closer in color, you can also try the following:
1. Vera Wang Saffron Silk Shantung Dress, $238. 2. Laila Azhar One Shoulder Drap Dress, $374.
Long time reader Adriene says, “I’m a pretty tall girl (5’9″) with really long legs and a short torso, and I really want to find shirts that give my body some type of proportion. I love the punk rock shirts that Rihanna has worn…
“Any idea where I could find similar shirts?
Intern Aramide to the rescue! She says, “If you’re looking for a rocker type of look similar to Rihanna, Karmaloop.com is a good place to start. You can wear any of these with a pair of leggings and gladiators.
1.Hellz Bellz Tee, $38 2. Obey Tee, $30. 3.Two in the Shirt Tee, $31. 4. Jeepney Tee, $32.
Lastly, a wardrobe query. Erica says, “I know that the latest fashion is the maxi dress and I have one that I’ve had since last year. I haven’t worn it because I don’t know what shoes to wear with it!”
“... I didn’t want to wear “matchy-matchy” shoes but I don’t know what else to do. Please Help!
Everyone out there in fashion land, let me please introduce you to the new neutral: The Metallic. I favor flats with maxi dresses, so pop on a pair in gold, silver, or bronze, and all you have to worry about is matching your fab accessories!
Try these:
1. Oda Flat in Gold, $76. 2. ASOS Plaited Flat Sandal, $26. 3. Guess by Marciano Haiku Flat Sandal, $63.
Bring along a cute jean jacket to fend off chills. You’re good to go!
That does it!
Have great, wild, wonderful weekends!
Smootches!

Trend Talk: Studs

Hey!
So rocker chic is the rule not the exception for red carpet regulars. The newest must have adornments are none other than studded accessories with a dash of edge. Let’s check how celebs rock it right:
Ever fabulous Rihanna is keen on her solitary studded bracelet…

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Cassie has been known to rock these sweet studded sandals…
Fergie Ferg pops a stud crusted belt over a loose fitting frock…
And girlfriend Golden Brooks channels Michael Jackson in a studded fedora…
If you’re more adventurous, you can pop a few studs onto your outfit of choice, like Melody Thornton in this studded top…
…or go the way of Lil Mama, who takes it hood with a hoodie…
OK!
For studded accessories, go with these:

1. Malabala Gem Studden Clutch, $128. 2. Tommassini Patent Gold Stud Bracelets, $125. 3. BCBG Women’s Idil Heel Sandal, $210. 4. Gold Studded Biker Cuff, $7. 5. Mystique 2229, $140.   6. Orciani Wide Stud Belt, $128. 7. Knitte Sandal, $40. 8. Xhileration Pyramid Stud Clutch, $15. 9. Corso Como Gia Sandal, $150.
Step it up with these wardrobe options:
1. Studded Knit Tunic, $15.80. 2. Lauren Moshi White Oversized Heels Hoodie, $198.  3. Design History Black stretch Jersey Studded Top, $47

Smootches!

Run DC Shirt + Style Network Casting

*We finally have a winner for the Obama Run DC T-Shirt Contest!! That took a minute.

Reader Toinetta found that a small company called Black Klown Clothier (www.blackklownclothier.blogspot.com) is selling the limited edition shirt.
No price is listed, but you can contact the designer at www.blackklownclothier.com.
*In the market for one of a kind gowns? Check out Antthony’s Originals (www.antthonyoriginals.com). A few offerings:
Chic!
*A summer dress falls flat when you have unkempt pits and stems! The Fashion Bomb stands by the Schick Quattro for Women…
…it keeps it smooth! Read more at www.schickquattroforwomen.com.
*Ever dream of working at a Top Fashion Mag (or being on TV)? The Style Network is looking for Fashion Interns for a new show. I’m personally anti reality TV, but hey…ya never know I guess. Enroll in casting by clicking here.

Websnob: Best of the Fashion Web

* A Few Goody Gumdrops is excited to purchase the gorgeous Fendi Petal top on sale!
*Fashion Indie hearts Mary Kate’s Tuxedo Pants. Check them out.
*Fashion, Evolved has updated their Shopping Directory with even more of the best eco-fashion and sustainable designer websites!
*Save 30 percent on stylish Dolce Vita sandals just for reading Fashiontribes!
*Make sure you sign up for Second City Style‘s July giveaway. You could win two amazing dresses by ADAM.
*Stylenotes is wearing everything from boyfriend cardigans to maxi dresses this summer, and offers up several affordable options for each trend.
*The Shoe Goddess adores these vintage platform pumps from Joie!