Hey Hey!
So Jihan and I are out all day at a super secret photo shoot. I’m not sure yet if I can tell you what it is, but if I get clearance, I’ll be tweeting it up! I’m out all day at an alter ego shoot shot by photographer Derek Blanks for Essence Magazine!! The shoot is scheduled to take alll day long, which means Mail Bombs are getting solved…nowish.
Let’s do it to it.
First up Mo says, “Where can I find the shoes Zoe Saldana is wearing in this picture?”
“… The thin heel and ankle strap are hot.”
The perennially chic Saldana paired this Rena Lange Spring 2012 dress…
With a $845 pair of Christian Louboutin Vicky Jane Ankle Strap Pumps:
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The pumps look like they have a slim heel, but I think it’s an optical illusion created by the red sole blending in with the red carpet. At any rate, if you’re still into them, get them here.
Akilah from Toronto says, “I saw First Lady Michelle Obama wearing this gorgeous coat during the recent White House Christmas tree lighting festivities.”
“… Could you tell me who the designer is and the approximate cost? Love it!”
According to the blog www.mrs-o.com, Michelle wore a wool and silk boucle coat by Duro Olowu from the designer’s Fall/Winter 2011 collection:
Go’on head and support those black designers, Mrs. O! The coat’s price is not available on Olowu’s website, though you can inquire at www.duroolowu.com.
Steve writes, “Could you please tell me who designed this leather jacket.”
Hey! Not sure of the exact designer, but we found a few options that came close. Check it:
Cherelle says, “I saw a post of Melanie Fiona in a recent spread in YRB Magazine.”
“… I wanted to know who makes this attached dress, its cost and possible cheaper options. I don’t know but I can so see me wearing this come New Year’s Eve.”
I’m not sure of the exact make, but you know a good way to find out? Buy the upcoming issue of YRB and check the credits. Magazines always list things like this. Getting a similar look is just as simple. Check out these options:
In an e-mail titled, “I’VE PULLED MY HAIR OUT OVER THESE JEANS,“Shantae Shantae screams, “CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHO MAKES THESE JEANS; OR MADE THESE JEANS THAT DEREK J HAS ON IN THIS PHOTO”
“… @ OK! Magazine’s Hollywood Sexy Singles Party??????????”
Derek J hit us up on Twitter and indicated his jeans were by Joe’s. I haven’t been able to find anything similar, so my guess is he bedazzled them on his own.
In a wardrobe query, Michelle says, “I bought this dress from Lulus.com for New Years Eve (which I discovered on this site and is now my favorite go to for unique styles).”
“… I am not sure what type of shoes to wear with this. Please help!”
Hey! Glad we introduced you to Lulus! For New Years, I’d say to pick up on the dress’s metallic accents with a pair of metallic shoes. Play with fun textures like glitter to really pop. Kelly Rowland shows how well purple and silver goes together:
Update your look for winter in closed toe pumps with skin toned hose:
Lastly, avid reader Zimbabwechic says, “So my fiance and I are eloping in less than 3 weeks, yay! I have a conventional wedding dress but we decided to do what makes us happy and I am now looking for a red or blue dress that will knock his socks off. Do you have any ideas on which direction I can go bearing in my mind my time is limited and I am a curvy pear-shaped lady lol.”
Congrats on your wedding! It’s hard for me to give you an answer without really knowing what you’re looking for. By unconventional, do you just mean the color? Or do you want something short and saucy as well? I cruised on Theknot.com and found the following full on wedding dresses in red and blue by brands like www.davincibridal.com, www.demetriosbride.com, and www.stupucchi.com.
Are those ‘too much’? Leave a comment and let me know a few more details. And readers, if you have suggestions as well, let ‘er rip.
Visit the websites listed for the above options, or cruise www.theknot.com for a dress that speaks to you.
Unfortunately, that’s all I have time for today. I’m running into the city to shoot this spread. Stay tuned to the blog for the lowdown, this one’s gonna be fun!
Smootches!