Knuckle Rings + NYC Hermes Sample Sale!

*At a loss for words? Wear your emotions on your ring with three finger dazzlers by Fashion Bomb sponsor Melody Ehsani:
...get Solange's Love ring for $25...
...or customize your own creation (like Rihanna) for $48. Now didn't I tell you Melody Ehsani was the ish? Visit her online boutique here.
*For my NYC Heads, the Hermes Sample Sale starts today!!!
Make your way to the 4th floor of Metropolitan Pavilion ( 123 West 18th Street) today from 10am - 6pm; Thurs, 10am - 8pm; Fri, 10am - 6pm; Sat, 10am - 6pm, and Sun, 10am - 6pm. Play nice! As an aside, I'm sure if Hermes saw that picture of Pharrell with his Birkins they'd release a statement like, "Um, we didn't intend for 'rappers' to rock our stuff." But hey, we gotta stay fly!
*If you don't have the bling for a Beyonce Chanel Resort Jacket...
...hop on over to J.Crew, where you can get this Metallic Boucle Clea Jacket...
..for $300. Hmh, I wonder if they meant to call it 'Metallic Boucle Chanel Jacket?"
*Ridiculously high heels at the Prada Spring/Summer show in Milan caused many models to hit the catwalk--literally:

Check out the video:

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Trend Forecast: Spring 2009

Today, Adriana gives us a rundown of next year's Spring trends.
Stay tuned next week for what you should buy for Fall.
Enjoy!
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Fashion Week is over and the looks we just saw on the runways won’t be in stores until at least January.
Claire and I noticed several trends that ran throughout the collections, however, that we wanted to share in order to prep FB readers for what’s coming (especially since many of you might be changing over to your fall clothes and wondering what to save from this past season).
Overall, the Spring '09 looks were simple and un-fussy, and referenced quite a few specific eras/cultures. There are some new trends (jodhpurs), old trends (jumpsuits), and trends that hardly ever seem to go away (LBDs)—take a look:
Open-toed shoe boots at Tibi, Miss Sixty, and Iodice: Hippie-chic at Baby Phat, Milly, and Reem Acra:East meets West at Reem Acra, Vivenne Tam, and Tibi:Jodhpur-esque trousers at BCBG Max Azria, Tibi, and Iodice:Jumpsuits at BCBG, Tibi, and Baby Phat:Fresh takes on the LBD from Zac Posen, Nicole Miller, and Vivienne Tam:Which trends you think you'll indulge in (or pass on)?
~A

Breaking into Fashion: Ursula Stephen

Hey!
It's been quite a while since we've had a Breaking into Fashion post, so today I wanted to give you guys the scoop on Ursula Stephen...
...hairstylist to the stars.
While she's well known for taming the manes of Michelle Williams and Keyshia Cole, she's probably most recognized for gifting the ever fashionable Rihanna her oft imitated pixie cut:
...whose edge always adds to Rihanna's fashionable fits!
Thankfully, Ursula put down her styling tools to tell you hopefuls how to break into her business:
She says, "I caught my "big break" by working in the salon. I had really great clientele, a couple of which worked at labels, a couple who knew people in the industry. So it was basically word of mouth."
Starting at a humble Brooklyn boutique, Ursula rose through the ranks thanks to her unquestionable talent and positive attitude. She says, 'I always kept my eyes on the prize, thought outside the box, and stayed upbeat no matter how far away my dreams seemed..."
Currently in France, Ursula travels the world, packing all her hot combs and adapters in her carry ons. She says, "I'll never forget having dinner with Roberto Cavalli. Rihanna was invited to his show in Milan, and afterwards he invited the whole team to his restaurant for a private dinner. I was actually having casual conversation with him, and found out we share the same sign!!"
For women of color, she has this pointed advice, "Always go that extra mile, because as sad it may sound, we as people of color have not really overcome as much as we think we have. It's gotten easier but its not easy."
In sum, she says to, "Be sure about your love for hair; and ultimately do what makes you happy."
Sound advice for any profession!
Smootches!