Meeting in the Men's Room

"Your white tee, well, to me looks like a nightgown/Make Ya Mama proud take that thing two sizes down/Then you look like the man that you are or what you could be..."Andre 3000, DJ Unk 'Walk it Out' Remix.

Hey Y'all!
So I've surprisingly been getting a few requests from gals asking how to dress their guys, and from guys looking for fashion advice. So I figured, why not give it a shot?
This week will be men's week on the Fashion Bomb, and the benefits are two fold: ladies, you'll get to salivate over dozens of well dressed, beautiful men..and fellas, you can get your wardrobe right for summertime.
So a few looks--mod, sporty, and grown & sexy--have become trendy as of late...and who better to look to than sultry celebs? Read on for how to wear it, and where to get it.
First up, finie Derek Luke champions the mod trend in this GQ spread...

...by donning cardigans, straight legged pants, and colorful shirts. The look seems very 1970's, but you can bring it to the '07 with sporty sneakers and untucked shirt tails (cardigan mandatory). Try these items to get the look:

Top Row: Converse John Varvatos, $99, zappos.com
Triple Five Soul Back Stage Cardigan, $89, www.urbn.com.
Bottom Row: Gap Straight Fit Chinos, $49.50, www.gap.com; Marc by Marc Jacobs Navy Striped Cotton V-Neck Cardigan, $106, www.bluefly.com.

Next up, you can never go wrong with a classic sporty look, and noone does it quite like uber producer Pharrell.
Though Skateboard P keeps it preppy on occasion with v-neck sweaters and ties...

...Mr. Star Trak feels most comfortable in casual striped polos, colorful sneaks, jeans, and bomber jackets...

To get his look, the following sporty essentials are a must:

Top Row: Phat Farm The Plunge Striped Polo, $38, www.dryjays.com; Basic 5 Pocket Slub Denim Pant 32 Inseam, $48, www.phatfarm.com.
Bottow Row: Rocawear Covert Jacket, $62, www.drjays.com; Creative Reaction Cesario Lo, $84, zappos.com
Our last installment for the day is the 'grown & sexy' trend, demonstrated by sophisticated stunners Terence Howard and John Legend...


Hallelujah! To master this look, think one button suits, crisps oxfords, and hard bottom shoes. Simply throw on a cotton twill two piece and a starched shirt (neck accent optional). Get started with the following:

Top Row: Twill Modern Suit, $128-$250, www.bananarepublic.com; Polo By Ralph Lauren V-Neck Pima Cotton Sweater, $80, www.macys.com.
Bottom Row: Westbrook Gold Club Stripe Woven Tie, $59, www.charlestyrwhitt.com; Classic End-on-End Shirt, $49.50, www.jcrew.com.

Guys, take note. Your girl will thank you:)
Smootches!
PS Stay tuned for more celebrity male style and a special guest blogger!
PSS Is there a look you love to see on a man? Does your boo, good friend, or buddy have great style? Let me know! Send me an e-mail at thefashionbomb@gmail.com.

Twice as Nice: Shop & Mingle Vol. II

"It takes two to make a thing go right/It takes two to make it outta sight"--Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, "It Takes Two."

Hey Guys,
So Shop & Mingle Vol II...

...was twice as nice as the first one!
Val did an excellent job of laying out many fashionable sample sale finds like Hudson, Seven, and Habitual jeans...

Botkier bags...

...and top, dresses, and skirts by brands like Proenza Schouler, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Marc Jacobs.


Fashion Bomb readers and friends streamed in during the day to browse...


...and socialize!


But you know these shopaholics did more than just mingle!
Friends Shirley and AC took a liking to a few fabulous silk Bilingual dresses...


My girl Kristin looked ruffle ready in a Walter Blouse...

Shopper Valerie looked cute in Vince...

And reader Lisa looked smashing in Bilingual and Barney's New York...

Fun!
Though I said I'd abstain this time around, I couldn't leave empty handed! I picked up this Zachary's Smile for Barney's Co-op Red Shift dress with Paisley detail...

..for only $40 (marked down from $158). Once it stops raining, I'm gonna rock it with some sky scraping, calf raising wedges. Can't wait!
Shop & Mingle was a veritable success. For those who came, thanks so much! And if I missed you, so sorry... I'll catch you at the next one:)
Smootches!
PS Stay tuned for more Fashion Bomb events including a jewelry expo with Boutique Finesse towards the end of the month.

PSS I’ve been getting a lot of mail from men lately asking for fashion advice! Of course they’d like to know how to develop their styles, and who better to tell them than a group of women??? All this week, I’m going to focus on male style, celebrity fashion, and will even feature a special guest blogger. In the meantime, if you think your man, good friend, or buddy has great style, or want me to profile a particular fashionable male celebrity, send me a picture, note, or e-mail to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Stay tuned, it’s about to be hot!

PSSS Does anyone else love the song quoted in this post??? It was the first rap song I ever heard, memorized, anything! If you want to reminisce (my fellow 80's babies), the video is below:

Enjoy!

Winner of TFB's Contest + Shop & Mingle Details

Happy Friday!
So no time for mail bombs today (busy, busy, busy!), but I had to write in and relay a few tidbits.
First up, I'm sure you'd like to know the winner of the Fashion Bomb's Second Fashionable Contest! It's none other than Brooklyn, NY reader Danielle, who was the first to find that Nia Long's smashing shoes...

...were none other than this $625 pair of Sergio Rossi Suede and Patent Leather Sandals...

...available for purchase at www.net-a-porter.com
Congrats Danielle!
Next up, I've received some questions regarding this weekend's Shop & Mingle...

...so here are a few FAQ's:
1. Is it cash only?
No. Cash, Credit, Debit & Paypal (Visa/Mastercard/Amex via Paypal) are accepted.
2. Can I bring my friends??
Of course! The more the merrier.
3. What's the Fashion Bomb discount?
To commemorate the second Shop & Mingle, each Fashion Bomb reader gets $2 off per item. When you RSVP, I'll send you a Fashion Bomb Coupon. Print it out and bring it with you to get your discount.
4. Where is it?
If you RSVP to me at thefashionbomb@gmail.com, I'll send you all the juicy details.
5.Are the clothes new or used?
Everything's brand spanking new.
6. What if I can't make it?
No worries! There are many more Shop & Mingle's on the horizon.

Hope I answered everything. If not, let me know.
Have great, relaxing, refreshing weekends!
Smootches!
PS In case you can't make Shop & Mingle (quelle horreur!), The Art of Shopping is having a sample sale this weekend.
76 Greene Street
April 11-14, 11-7pm; April 15, 12-5pm
TheArtofShop.com
PSS Take $20 off any order over $100 by using code TAXBREAK2007 only at Shopbop.com!