Hello Lovelies!!
I am SO tired from yesterday and am running to catch a plane, but wanted to give y’all the scoop on last night’s event.
Well, what can I say? It was, in a word: FABULOUS!
Though I arrived fashionably late (and we had to leave a bit early), I had a great time meeting, mingling, shopping, and sipping with my New York Fashion Bomb contingent.
A few pictures of the scene at Te Casan:

I got my buddy and professional photographer Casey Noel (www.cnoelphotoandtravel.com) to handle all the pictures. He caught amazing portraits, much better than my handy dandy Canon!  Take a look at some of the fabulous, chic peeps who rolled through:
Beautiful!
Of course I couldn’t help but jump in and snap a few pix myself:
Yours truly with Latisha Daring of Pieces Boutique (www.piecesofbklyn.com), my absolute favorite place to shop in Brooklyn! I got my dress and jewels from Pieces, flats from Te Casan.  You like?
Designer Malcolm Harris (www.malsirrah.com) came thru as well along with his partner Tyson of www.unvogue.com…
Shout out to my cousin Kofi! He’s an aspiring model. Check him out at www.myspace.com/ny8store.
And I had to put my friends to work modeling the new Fashion Bomb t-shirts:
They’re hot! Pick one up today!!!
With that said, it was a great time. I had a lot of fun.

Hey Guys,
So I’ll be honest: I’m pretty crazed preparing for the Meet & Greet tonight! I can’t wait to ‘say hey‘ to all my tri-city Fashion Bombers! Did I mention I’m also flying home to ATL for my lil sister’s bday tomorrow? Yeah…so with that said, I’ll keep this super short–lots to do!

Mary J. Blige looks divine in a floor length ombre gown…

…whose variable brown and tan shades play up her platinum hair.

Beauty Thandie Newton looks like she’s dip dyed in hot pink…
…in a dress that goes from bright to white then black in a snap.
Tia Mowry opts for a more subtle color palette…
…with black fading into stylish steel gray.
And J. Lo adopts the trend, but keeps it safe…
…carrying a bag in lieu of a full on ombre outfit.
To get the look, go with the following dresses:
Left to Right: Jay Godfrey Ombre Tank Dress, $495, www.saks.com; Single Silk Ombre Dress, $290, www.neimanmarcus.com; Ombre Dip Dye Dress, $84, www.asos.com.
For just a splash, slip on these shoes…
Left to Right: AK Anne Klein Women’s Ombre Pump, $89, www.endless.com; Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, $384, www.shopbop.com; Darby Ombre Peep-Toe Pumps, $25, www.target.com.

Left to Right: Shadow Large Frame Bag, $115, www.guess.com; Oasis Padlock and Fob Bag, $77, www.asos.com.
That does it. See some of y’all tonight!
Smootches!

Fashion, News, and What Nots

*To Review, deets for tonight’s fiesta:
What: Fashion Bomb Meet & Greet
Where: Te Casan, 382 West Broadway between Broome and Spring.
When: 6 -9pm
Why: Because I love you. No seriously.
See ya there!

Hey!
So last week my homeboy tipped me off to a party thrown by Mass Appeal (www.massappealmag.com), an urban, streetwear magazine straight outta NYC. The night promised performances by underground rappers K.i.D. CuDi and Killer Mik…not one to shy away from cool events, I dropped in…

The venue was packed with what I’ll dub the ‘hip-hop underground‘ set. And while I honestly was just looking to chill, the style sleuth in me couldn’t help but snap a couple pictures:

These young men looked retro cool in a kelly green cardigan on the left and colorful t-shirt on the right. You may not be able to see but the t-shirt sporting young man has golds on the bottom. Another shot:

…a splash of ghetto with more fabulous sunglasses. Another note: Glasses–whether prescription or made for the sun–seemed to the one ubiquitous accessory noone….
…left home without.  I stopped these two because of their quirky steeze. B-boy on the left brings the eighties back in a v-neck t, leather jacket and dookie chain, while homegirl embraces nerd chic in large librarian glasses offset by a trendy striped top, hoodie, and skirt with tights.
So what do you think?

Hey!
It’s Friday! Yippee! And it seems the weather is finally improving. I’m gonna go out and try to catch some sun…

Let’s not delay.
First reader Fatema loved Rihanna’s look recently…
She says, “I was hoping you could help me locate her hooded dress or something similar.“
Rihanna’s wearing this Long Terry Jacket from Armani Exchange…
…and lucky you, it’s on sale for $59! Hurry up and buy!
Nina wrote in gushing over Meagan Good’s look…
…she says, “Do you know where I can get the same Nike top?“
You’ll have to use a bit of ingenuity. It looks like Meagan got busy with a pair of scissors on vintage Nike tops like these…

Nike Cropped Tee, $42, www.urbn.com; Nike Blazing Bundle Tee, $25, www.nike.com.
To get an off the shoulders look, you’ll have to cut out the neckline. Good luck!

Dawn from Michigan was feeling Christine Tegan (John Legend’s boo’s) look… She says, “My birthday’s coming up and I need something similar!“
I felt that this BCBG Silk Organza Strapless Dress came close…

…get it for $360 at www.macys.com.
Next a reader who calls herself “Mamita es Buena” e-mailed me the following request:
“I’M LOVING THIS CALVIN KLEIN BLACK SATIN JUMPSUIT, BUT SINCE IT WAS BACK IN 2005, I KNOW MY CHANCES OF FINDING THEM ARE SLIM TO NONE …”
“I WAS WONDERING IF YOU KNEW OF ANYTHING SIMILAR LOOKING OUT THERE … THANK YOU :-)”
Alright, well I did a quick search and found this Orthodox Christine Jumper…
…get it for $244 at www.revolveclothing.com.
Now for just a few wardrobe queries:
Reader Alisha says, “I am a plus sized diva going to the Bahamas this summer. I was wondering if you could help me with some fun looks for my days in the sun.“
No problem!
Go with the following to get started:
Top Row: Jones New York Signature Woman Zebra Print Tunic, $75, www.macys.com; Marilyn Convertible Dress, $195, www.monifc.com; Black and White Geo Print Halter Swim Top, $48, www.torrid.com.
Bottom Row: Merona Swim Dress, $40, www.target.com; Maiya Salon Z Cybil Silk Dress, $440, www.saks.com; Black Yellow and Purple Floral Smocked Tube Dress, $68, www.torrid.com.
There are plenty of plus sized websites out there carrying very cute clothes, perfect for the Bahamian weather. For pointers, check out my Archived Posts on Plus Sized Items.
Lastly Erin says, “I recently landed my dream internship of interning for my congressman in Washington DC this summer(!!!!!) and have no idea what to wear. I’m not sure, but I know I am on a budget. Can you help me?“
Of course! And congrats!

On Capitol Hill conservative is the rule, so go for pieces in muted colors. Buy a few sheath dresses, and a skirt and pantsuit…mix and match the rest with inexpensive tops:
Top Row: Belted Sheath Dress, $79, www.anntaylorloft.com; Calvin Klein Classic Crepe Suit, $224, www.macys.com; Ben Sherman Dunnaway Dress, $100, www.urbn.com.
Bottom Row: Poplin Ruffle Blouse, $58, www.ardenb.com; Belted Pencil Skirt, $20, www.forever21.com; Bella Polka Dot Blouse, $32, www.fredflare.com.
For more tips on what to wear in work situations, check out my Work Wardrobe Posts.
Think that does it.
Smootches!

Fashion, News, and What Nots

*Check me out in Marc Jacob’s MySpace Album!!! Ha!
*Also, an article about the Fashion Bomb in Howard University’s Hilltop Newspaper. [The Hilltop Online]

Happy Thursday!
So for this week’s Style File, I decided to feature model extraordinaire…

…Liya Kebede.
Hailing from Ethiopia, this stunning 28 year old has quietly commanded the attention of the fashion world since her first Gucci show for Tom Ford in 2000.
When she’s not stomping the runway for bold faced names like Diane Von Furstenberg, Ralph Lauren, and Calvin Klein….
You can catch her dominating national ad campaigns for Tommy Hilfiger, Louis Vuitton, Estee Lauder, Tiffany & Co, and Lord & Taylor…

…and gracing the covers and spreads of the world’s hottest magazines…

Off the job she still manages to pull off a chic style, favoring dresses in neutral black or white…
Frothy fabrics of plum, peach, or an eye catching metallic…
…with the occasional print thrown in, just for good measure….
She keeps it super simple when casual, opting for blazers of leather or wool over a fitted top with pants…
Stunningly chic!
To get a Liya dress look go for the following:
Top Row: Diane Von Furstenberg Black Silk Gold Burnout Dress, $219, www.bluefly.com; Laila Azhar Tulip Dress, $149, shopbop.com
Bottom Row: Marc by Marc Jacobs Striped Dress, $244, www.neimanmarcus.com; Milly Tab Jumper, $135, www.tobi.com.
For her casual steeze, go with these:
Left to Right: Maria Bonita Extra Jacket, $259, www.tobi.com; Striped Knit Top, $29, www.rampage.com; Julia High Waisted Capris, $79, www.guess.com.

Now, for the contest winner!
The third place T will be by Jaja, who has captured all of your hearts and minds with her provocative, eye-catching design. As a prize, Jaja will get the following looks from a new streetwear brand, Naketano (www.naketano.de)…
…a line of cute, colorful cotton dresses, sweatshirts, and tops from Germany. I personally love the sweatshirts, and might cop one in a sec. Though prices are in Euros, I found out they do ship to the US.

Congrats Jaja!

As for you guys, t-shirts are moving at a surprisingly SLOW pace, so I’m giving some of you local girls an extra incentive: The next 5 orders placed will get $20 off a spa treatment anywhere in NYC care of www.lifebooker.com! Yay!

Get your shop on at www.fashionisthebomb.com.

A small sacrifice for urban fashion!

Smootches!

*See more of Liya’s work at www.liyakebede.com. She’s the bomb.
*Did anyone else catch Puffy’s “If I Were King” nonsense on MTV last night??
I sat through it for about…half an hour before I got tired of him screaming for “more leathers” and “more colors” while his real designers trudged around the world to actually design the clothes. By 10:32 I had flipped to Judge Judy, though my buddy texted me saying that he made some great statements about the lack of ethnic models in fashion. Anyone care to share?

*Last night I made way down to the opening of a new boutique called Shane & Shawn…

…a men and women’s shoe store located at 238 Mulberry Street.
I pushed my way into the jampacked space…
…and was blown away by the hot stiletto’s and flats…
…aside from being super cute and sassy, I checked the prices…and at $200 they tread the line between exorbitant and affordable.
I quickly made friends with resident celebrity DJ’s Nina Sky…
…they were so cute sporting Armani and private label dresses! Of course I had to snap a pic for you guys…
…And yes I am wearing my red leather motorcycle jacket! See, I practice what I preach!
Anyway, if you’re ever in NYC, check out Shane & Shawn at 238 Mulberry between Prince & Spring. Tell ’em I sent ya!
*Thanks Mindy and Genevieve!
*Check out more Shane & Shawn party pictures at the Men’s Style Blog Haute Concept. [Haute Concept]
*Fashion Bomb friend and fellow blogger Najwa Moses of the website Styleaholics.com has also come out with some Swag of her own: