Hey Guys!
So I was at my regular hang out this weekend and had the pleasure of running into these two lovely and stylish young ladies…
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..and knew that just had to be on the Fashion Bomb. I was seduced by their rock star sunglasses, fashionably excessive accessories, and one of a kind ‘fits. Also loved homegirl on the left’s silver knuckle rings (she’s actually the brains behind them, check her out at www.myspace.com/B3nyc), and the young lady on the right’s fly Cadillac bag. I think I’m gonna need one of those. Soon.
Smootches!
PS According to NYMag…
6/19 and 6/20 Tracy Reese and Plenty by Tracy Reese’s girly frocks (now $99), handbags (now $250), and sweet sweaters (now $93) are on sale. Loft Eleven, 336 W. 37th St., at Eighth Ave., eleventh fl.; 6/19 and 6/20 (8–7).
6/14–7/24 At Diesel, racks of runway-show pieces, knits, and denim are discounted by 20 to 50 percent. For store locations and hours, go to diesel.com.
6/19–6/20 Shoshanna’s floral, strapless dresses (now $100), camis (now $75), and bathing suits (now $50) are on sale. 231 W. 39th St., nr. Eighth Ave., Ste. 422 (212-719-3601); 10–6.
I’m so hitting up T. Reese and Shoshanna. Maybe I’ll see y’all there!
Hey Guys!
It’s a beautiful Friday in Gotham city! What better time for a mail bomb-aganza?!?
I promised you double the goodness, and with the help of my stellar interns, here it is. Let’s get to it!
First up, celeb queries.
Celina wrote in and said, “Recently I saw both Rihanna…
“…and Cassie…”
“… sporting these very beautiful stiletto pumps that I absolutely adore!!
If u would be sooo kind could you clue me in and help me find out the designer?? I would be so grateful!”
Hey Celina! Louboutin’s are the hotness right now, and it seems both ladies are sporting these Louboutin Fishnet Pumps…
…available for $560 at www.barneys.com.
Reader Golden Honey wrote in weeks ago and proclaimed… “Forget Solange’s dress! I want to know if you can find me Beyonce’s!”
“I love it! If not I’m getting it made.” So the ‘terns and I searched and searched, but no dice! Intern Elita pointed out that bold patterns are all the rage for summer, which means there are lots of options out there.
She found a few substitutes like this McQ – Alexander McQueen Polka Dot Dress
…available for $248 at www.edressme.com.
Next up reader Janine says: “I recently came across this beautiful yellow dress worn by Rosario Dawson while at Cannes.”
“I love, LOVE this dress and I want it! Could you please help me find who makes it?? It’s probably extremely expensive, so a cheaper alternative would be greatly appreciated!”
Hey Janine! You have amazing taste. I love yellow too!
The interns think the dress is Dolce & Gabbana. It might be, but I couldn’t find any pictures of it from the runway. Searching, though I did find that this dress…
…from Tory Burch’s Spring 2007 collection came close. If you want an option you can wear *now*, slap a belt around this $154 Diane Von Furstenberg 3/4 length dress…
…and you’re good to go!
Next up Penne says, “This coat was mentioned by you in a previous blog but when I looked on www.shopbop.com I couldn’t find it.”
“…Who made it? And do you know anywhere else I can purchase? I have to have it!!”
Hey Penne! The coat is Rachel Roy’s Francesco Long Reversible Jacket. It used to be available on www.shopbop.com, but the season has passed. If you still want the same look, Elita suggests trying this Donna Karan Organza-Lined Trenchcoat…
…available for an exorbitant price at www.saks.com. Another option? Visit www.rachelroy.com for a store near you. Maybe she has a summer alternative!
Next up Jenny asks, “I sooo want a pair of pants with suspenders and I have no idea where to look. Please help!!!!!!”
Intern Elita also spearheaded this one and said, “Suspenders were a trend appearing in the Spring 06 collections of Marc Jacobs, Lacoste and Luella, but are a bit tougher to find now. Bluefly.com has these Marni cropped pants on sale for $300…”
These Robert Rodriguez pants would be great for work and are a steal at $75 but are only available in limited sizes…
…for $69 at www.guess.com.
Lastly Candance says: “Currently I’m looking for a job and would just like some style tips on what to wear to an interview. I want something more fashionable and
updated. PLEASE HELP!! ;)â€
Hey Candace. Great question. I’m thinking that you’re interviewing for a position in a creative field. I’d say stick to traditional items with a twist. You can never go wrong with classic black and white, but in order to leave a good impression, spice it up a bit! Wear a button down shirt, but pop one on that has ruffles, a ribbon tie, or a cool collar. Wear a demure skirt, but make sure it has eye catching hem details like a fish tail, pleats or gathering. And sport accessories that pack a punch (i.e. instead of regular leather, wear something in a bright color or patent leather). These items should give you an idea of what to look for:
Hey Guys! Intern Elita graces us today with a hot post on stylish, comfortable flat sandals. Read on… Hey, ya’ll! Intern Elita here. I absolutely love embellished sandals…and this is really my year! Not only are the designers accenting sandals with flirty chains, buckles, stones and jewels, they’re bringing sexy FLATWEAR back. Everyone from Steve Madden to Giuseppe Zanotti has jumped on the trend. This summer you can dress up your jeans and tanks with these gorgeous sandals for a chic daytime look or pair them with a short mini dress for a night out on the town. You’ll be stylish and comfortable! Some of my favorite styles feature stones and jewels, like these “Carly’s by Nine West for $69: These bronze toe ring sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti for $395: Or these Steven by Steve Madden “Stonze” thongs for $77: Prefer textured skin? Try these genuine snakeskin T-straps by Dolce Vita for $105… Or these Isabella Fiore snakeprint sandals. They come in a unique teal color and are on sale at www.eluxury.com for $150! Of course, you can never go wrong with hardware, either! These red Stuart Weitzman’s are hot for $198. Get ’em at zappos.com And these gorgeous Zanotti’s are $298 Even Payless has some great options for under $20. These black and gold chain thongs are only $11 at www.payless.com! What other sexy flat sandals are you ladies feeling for the summer? -Elita Love it! Now off to cop those Dolce Vita Snakeskin flats… Smootches!
Hey Guys, So intern Suzie stepped in to show me how fuchsia’s really done. Read on… Suzie here, just wanting to share with you guys my favorite color of the summer: fuchsia! Claire, did such a wonderful job with whetting your palates with this fashion forward color. Here I am to serve the entree. I love the follow looks: Check out Misa Hylton(in the middle). You can purchase her tunic at her website, www. madisonstarcouture.com. It retails for $349. Cameron Diaz shows us how it’s done in a fuchsia gown with contrasting accessories… Solange likes it short and hot in this thigh skimming club banger… And Rihanna teases with a simple fuchsia accent… While this color is amazing when put together correctly, just know your limit or it can be a disaster. Like this… She knows she was wrong. Just dead wrong. I hope you guys are inspired to pick up this spicy color. When you’re feeling down it’s a sure pick me up! Always remember…dress to impress. ~Suzie Hope that wasn’t too much of one color for one day:)
So intern Suzie wrote the following: “I love the color fuchsia! I am starting to see the color around a lot–and not only on the lips.”
Really Suzie? I took her word for it and scoped out a few celebs who prefer pink.
Rihanna rocks the hot fuchsia lips with purpose…
“I’m not ashamed of what I am and that I have curves and that I’m thick…I like my body.”–Alicia Keys.
Hey Guys!
This week’s Style File profiles R&B crooner, pianist, and musician extraordinaire…
Alicia Keys.
Ms. Keys may not be the best dressed woman out there, but she has had a heck of a style evolution…especially when you consider how she used to roll.
Remember the corn rows…
..crazy hats…
…acid washed jean sets…
and beads…?
They were a hot mess! They simply took away from her gorgeous face.
Anything would’ve been an improvement…and now Ms. Keys more than passes the fashion bill with sleak looks and form flattering fits. Let’s take a look:
For red carpets, Ms. Keys favors short or long strapless frocks in basic colors like black, white or cream…
And while her casual steeze sometimes throws back to her old days…
For the most part she holds it down with wrap dresses in bold colors:
Trench coats with red accessory accents…
…and bootcut or straight legged jeans with simple yet flattering tops…
Cute!
Want her look for less? Try these items:
Top Row: Driving Gloves, $26, www.bloomingdales.com; Laser Cut Poplin Tube Dress, $148, www.ardenb.com.
Bottom Row: Matte Jersey Wrap Dress, $69, www.victoriassecret.com; BCBGMAXAZRIA Ivory Crocheted Deep V-neck Sweater, $105, www.bluefly.com.
Smootches!
Happy Monday!
So I clearly spend way too much time at Habana Outpost…but the place is fun, chill, and happens to have some of the best looking brown people around! I went yesterday and had to snap a pic of this young lady…
Her oversized blue-gray blouson top looks great over her distressed white jeans, and her accessories are fierce. Loved her chocolate brown Miu Miu bag with gold accents, 80’s inspired specs, cute hat, and unique earrings.
What do you think?
Smootches!
“There are times for falling apart, and there are times for getting’ funky. This is one of them funky times. So what’s it gonna be?”–Eddie Griffin, Undercover Brother
Happy Friday readers! So I’ve received a *ton* of mail bombs this week, but as you know, haven’t had much downtime to get to it. So instead of answering one mail bomb, I’ve decided that the ‘terns and I will put our noses to the grindstone, and deliver you twice the mail bomb fabulousness next week! In the meantime, I wanted to alert you to a very cool, funky online jewelry find called Wounded Heart Designs… …created by owner Almaz, who says, “I like taking the beauty from ordinary objects and turning them into gems.” Her repertoire includes earrings fashioned out of regular beer, soda, or ice tea cans… Top Row: Mini Heinekens, $12; King of (B)ears, $12. Bottom Row: She’s a Peach, $12; Extra Sweet, $12. And eclectic, colorful earrings made out of fabric… Top Row: Knitty Loops, $14; Yellow Native Red Discs, $14. Bottom Row: Cloud Psychedelia Earrings, $18; Dessert Bird Discs, $16. I love the bright colors, and make a statment sizes. And with everything under $20, you can’t go wrong! Purchase at www.woundedheartdesigns.etsy.com. Smootches! PS In the Chi? Got a flair for fashion? Try out for Urban Fashion Week! PS Have fun at the beach, swimming pool, party, or wherever the weekend takes you:)
Hey Guys,
So third and final TFB intern, Suzie, provided us with the last intern post for the week. Enjoy!
Suzie here! I am a born and bred Brooklynite, always on the lookout for the latest, wildest trends. I work in corporate America, so this post is for all my business chicks trying to add eclectic, wild and fun to conservative and stiff. I am into some really funky designers and lines like Free People, and A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz, Alexander McQueen, Alberta Ferrati, and Luisa Beccaria (such fun colors). I have had a secret passion for fashion since I saw Diana Ross in Mahogany, and now I hope to bring it to the limelight, baby!! While there is nothing wrong with a black suit…
…sometimes a punch of color is very necessary. Tracee Ellis Ross sports a work appropriate look…
…and rocks colors that complement one another without being overpowering. Need more workplace ideas? Take a look at these powerful divas:
These ladies rock a conservative look that still manages to look fierce. Another thing to think about: day to night wear. A club appropriate strapless dress like the one Bre’s wearing here….
… can easily become business attire with a blazer, preferably in the same color and a pair of hot stilettos. And the clutch? Use a cosmetics bag. But not just any old thing! After work I simply take my Louis Vuitton Cosmetic bag, wipe it down, stuff some essentials in, and am ready to go, go, go, go…. Rev up your workplace wardrobe with the following pieces…
3″ Filigree earrings, $12.99, www.girlprops.com.
And remember to always dress to impress! You never know who you’ll meet!
~Suzie
Thanks Suzie!
Alright, so what do you think. Did the interns turn it out? I think they did…
Smootches!
PS Need more workplace wardrobe ideas? I did a post about it here.
PSS Stay tuned for Friday Mail Bombs!
Happy Tuesday!
My social plate has been full, full, full this week and I’m so happy my interns have stepped in to a help a sista out. Today, meet stellar ‘tern Rachel! Greetings fellow fashionistas, Fashion Bomb Intern Rachel here!
Originally from the south, I’m now a college student braving northern winters. Now I still love colorful tanks, sundresses, and skirts, but for last winter, I enjoyed pairing high-waisted skirts, sweaters in rich shades, or dark stretch denim with a patent leather belt. Since my mother designed and sewed everything from clothing to bed comforters, I have an appreciation for brilliant hues and creative patterns. Designers like Diane von Furstenberg and Emilio Pucci are some of my favorites for their varied shades. Although it’s nice to indulge in the latest trends, my fashion creed is to stick with classic styles that best fit your shape and personality. Rachel Roy’s designs appeal to me because of their creative yet understated flavor. Whether you like classic or trendy clothes (or both!), summer is here and it’s time to take Beyonce’s advice on catching eyes at the club:
“Short and backless/ See my silhouette in the moonlight/ Such an attraction, keep telling me how my outfit’s so nice/…Oooh put your freakum dress on/ Oooh put your freakum dress on/Every woman got one/Shut it down when the time comes/So pull out the big guns/and put your freakum dress on,” Beyonce, Freakum Dress
The perfect freakum dress bares enough skin to catch glances, but also conceals your assets, leaving some mystery and intrigue.
The freakum dress queen herself, Beyonce, looks stunning in this short black dress with thin straps. This little number exposes a hint of cleavage in the front, and a tasteful flash of her thighs. The dress clings to her hips in a flattering way, creating a shapely figure. If you’re going to pull off Beyonce’s look with the peek-a-boo cleavage, make sure that… …you have the proper support. Your chest should appear naturally lifted with glee, and not disdainfully hanging in woe. This dress makes ‘Lil Kim’s curvy figure appear flabby. The idea is to look shapely, and not plump. Strapless tube dresses like the one Alexis Phifer is wearing… …accentuate the collarbone, showing off a great upper body. Tube dresses are perfect for highlighting a strong neckline, but steer clear of a tube dress that suffocates the bosom. While Meagan Good may have been shooting for the pin-up girl look in this outfit, the dress squeezes her assets too tightly, making them appear almost cartoonish. While the tube dress shouldn’t be too tight, make sure that it isn’t too loose. When shopping for a tube dress, look for something that covers and accentuates the bust, without applying too much pressure or leaving too much loose material.
If cleavage-baring isn’t your style, take some cues from Kimora Lee Simmons. This dress has a high neckline, and a plunging back. Kimora’s golden dress shows a daring expanse of skin in the back, but stays classy by covering in front. This outfit is best paired with a high updo, to show off the back. If you want to find the perfect freakum dress to show off the upper-body, try these sexy yet sophisticated picks in brown, perfect for all skin shades. From left: Forever 21 Halter Ring Dress, $24.80, www.forever21.com; Tadashi Leopard Ruched Strapless Dress, $171.00, www.bluefly.com
And for a more grown, sexy, and classic approach, check out black pieces, like this… Above: Victoria’s Secret Bustle-Back Little Black Dress, $69.00, www.victoriassecret.com.
…or, like this flattering choice here: Above: Geren Ford Keyhole Cocktail Mini Dress, $357.00,shopbop.com Now, it’s time to find that freakum dress!
~Rachel
Well alright then, Rachel! The ‘terns are tearing it up, huh?
I absolutely love it!
Smootches!
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