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Fashion Recap: The 54th Annual Grammy Awards

2012-02-13T22:18:00.000-05:00

Whether the awards kept your attention… or not … the Fashion was something that was discussed throughout the show. Overall, it was decent. LL Cool J opened up with a heartfelt prayer for Whitney Houston. There were a variety of good performances from Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, and Rihanna while some others were rather interesting such as Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj. Everyone was waiting for the tribute to Whitney Houston and J Hud, overall, did a great job. Yes… most of you are disappointed that it wasn't longer but given that they only had a day to pull it together, bravo on one great performance! We've seen what happens when a whole show is put together in day. Now… on to the Fashion!

There were a few fashion hits and misses. Best dressed goes to Rihanna and Carrie Underwood. Rihanna wore a black plunging Giorgio Armani dress. Even though Carrie looks like she's about to get married, it's a gorgeous gown by Gomez-Gracia and she wears it well.

Some runners up would be Kelly Rowland, Taraji Henson, Adele, and Kelly Osbourne.

A lot of couples hit the carpet together in style. Alicia and Swizz might have beat out the rest of the couples but it was a close race. Wiz and Amber just missed it (due to Wiz's jacket looking oversized). Which couple do you think rocked it the best?

There was a battle for worst dressed. Katy, Nicki, Fergie, and GaGa were all in the running. We'll let Katy and Fergie pass because there is some hope with their looks. As for Nicki and Gaga… well……..

Want to see the rest of the looks or read what our readers though? Check out our Facebook!

Requested Look: Laz Alonso

2012-02-09T20:54:00.002-05:00

Get WHIT It reader Lillian sent us this request:

You guys do an amazing job, as well as similar looks for less. I would like to know where I can purchase the sweater and necklace Laz Alonso had on fashionbombdaily.com featured on February 2nd 2012 for my fiancé.

Laz wore a two toned cardigan with a white tee, jeans, and accessorized with a beaded rosary style necklace. We saved some cardigans that feature the same color palette. Check them out:

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If you don't have time to order online and if your fiancé isn't too worried about designer labels, I'd recommend checking out H&M or Forever 21. They usually have a good selection of cardigans for men at decent prices!

For the rosary, we've found a few options. For the best quality, we'd recommend purchasing Chan Luu - Onyx Rosary.

Chan Luu - Onyx Rosary

We've also saved some options for less for you. Hope we helped and we hope you two have an amazing Valentine's Day!

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Beyonce Sparkles in Monique Lhuillier at Carnegie Hall

2012-02-08T08:00:00.001-05:00

New mom Beyonce stepped out for the second night in a row to support hubby Jay-Z's Carnegie Hall show. Beyonce looked beautiful and elegant in a Monique Lhuillier Sequin Illusion Dress:

Monique Lhuillier Sequin Illusion Dress
£3,950 – Harrods

The embellished dress features sheer illusion detailing to the neck and arms.

Along with the dress she wore Gucci heels, a hand warming Chanel muff and cobalt blue Lorraine Schwartz jewelry & nail polish in honor of her daughter Blu Ivy Carter.

Beyonce looks gorgeous! Get her look below, along with a few affordable alternatives:

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Images: Rap-Up

Rihanna's Weekend Styles

2012-02-06T18:50:00.000-05:00

Newly "Blonde Bombshell?" Rihanna was spotted in Cali over the weekend. Friday night, she was photographed heading out to dinner. She showed off one her pieces that she designed for Armani… the denim jumpsuit. She paired it with her black Louboutin pumps. She also wore black nail polish and lipstick. Whats your thoughts of the look?

If you like the denim jumpsuit style, we've found some options for you to choose from to get a similar style.

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Next up, Rihanna hit the streets for Superbowl festivities. This time she wore a mesh body suit pair with distressed denim jeans, booties, and a Chanel hat. Love it or Hate it? Let us know!

If you love it, we've found some mesh body suits… all for a great price. Not sure how I (Whit R) feel about the look but I love a red lip and… even though her hair looks a lil sweaty, she's still pretty fab and the blonde is working.

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Look for Less: Kim Kardashian's Airport Look

2012-02-04T14:24:00.000-05:00

Last week Kim Kardashian was spotted at the airport making a stylish appearance. She looked fab in a silk tank, a belted Rachel Zoe Vanessa Silk Maxi Skirt ($495), Giuseppe Zanotti Cork and Metallic Platforms ($695), a Kristen Elspeth Large Turquoise Horn Necklace ($175) and black aviator sunglasses. Love the sandals:

Giuseppe Zanotti Cork and Metallic Platform
$695 – The Shoe Box

Splurge on the look below, or find out how to get the look for less.

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To save on the look, combine an inexpensive silk tank with a trendy blue maxi skirt featuring a high slit with these ASOS HUEY Heeled Sandals with Ankle Strap ($62.67):

ASOS HUEY Heeled Sandals with Ankle Strap
$62.67 – Asos

Finish the look for less with these options:

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Selena Gomez - Lovely in Latin America

2012-02-01T15:00:00.000-05:00

Selena Gomez posed for pictures while on her Latin America tour last week. While in Mexico city, she received a Gold Record for her album "When The Sun Goes Down". With her multicolored streaked hair, she wore cut off shorts, a sheer top, and a coral cropped jacket along with Jeffrey Campbell 'See Stars' Boots. Like them? You can get them below:

Finish off the rest of Selena's outfit by checking out some of the similar items we've found.

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Get WHIT It or Get LOST? Rihanna goes Camo for the Club

2012-02-01T12:30:00.002-05:00

Rihanna spent some time recently hitting the club scene in West Hollywood. She stepped out in an interesting ensemble! The singer wore a very form fitting sleeveless cropped top with a bodycon skirt. Her pointed toe stilettos were accompanied by a camouflage hat. To keep herself warm, she threw on a leather jacket.

Am I (Whit R) the only one confused by this look? I guess i'll give her the day off. Let us know what you think? Should we Get WHIT It? Or should Rihanna and this spandex tight look Get LOST?

If you happen to be a fan of the look, you can get a similar style below for Less. I recommend losing the hat, add some better accessories and maybe a blazer?

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Black History Fashion Trends: Flashy Jewelry

2012-02-01T10:45:00.000-05:00

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month. Last year we celebrated by honoring Black Fashion Icons of the past and present, and this year we would like to look specifically at a few Black fashion trends. Throughout the month, we will feature fashion trends made famous by and explored by Black icons and the Black community. We will also examine how some of these have been updated and recycled into today's fashion trends.

Today we look at flashy jewelry trends, popularized by hip hop culture. There are some from the past that we would like to leave in the past (heavy gold jewelry, gold teeth and grills), although they are all still incorporated today in some way. Other jewelry trends we love, like the large hoop earrings and beaded bracelets for men, will be around for a while.

Back in the 80's, men wore heavy gold jewelry as a representation of wealth. Women wore large gold earrings and nameplate necklaces to showcase their names or nicknames.

Women in hip hop like Roxxane and Salt N' Pepa popularized doorknocker/bamboo earrings. Today large earrings are still popular.

As of recent, a hot trend appears to be the large embellished diamond/crystal beaded hoop earrings (as seen on the popular Basketball Wives show). Friend to the site Peppermint Chic offers many cute options for the earrings (including a few with spikes). Also take advantage of our 15% off discount on Peppermint Chic by using code WHIT15 at checkout. Check out the below options as well.

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One popular trend with the men right now are the beaded bracelets. Our post from a few years ago on men's beaded bracelets is still one of our most popular posts. Check out the options found for a 2012 update.

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For a 2012 update on multi-finger rings, check out any of these options:

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I (Whit W) think it is all about wearing what you like, and being unique to showcase your own personal style. From time to time, I love wearing standout jewelry items, but I never go overboard with it. It is all about personal preference and expressing individuality.

Who Got WHIT the Look the Best? Mel, Chelsea or Kim?

2012-01-29T20:18:00.001-05:00

Last week, hot momma Mel B was spotted in LA wearing a low cut long sleeve jumpsuit. She wore a lace bra underneath for some sexy coverage along with a woven handbag, skinny belt, and pumps. Chelsea Handler and Kim Cattrall also wore the jumpsuit on previous occasions. We must ask, Who got WHIT the Look the Best?

My (Whit R) thoughts here… the mom of 3 is ROCKING it. I'm loving Mel B's fringe haircut and it all works great together. Chelsea and Kim didn't quite do it for me.

With that said, get a similar style to Mel B's by choosing some of the items below. Whether the jumpsuit is navy or any other color, this is an easy look to achieve.

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Requested Look: Terrence J in WeSC Laika Fleece Varsity Jacket

2012-01-25T13:30:00.001-05:00

Eric wanted to know about the jacket Terrence J wore on 106 & park on Monday:

Hey, I love the post on the shoes Bow Wow wore but I was distracted when Terrence J walked out with the leopard or cheetah print jacket ... I would love to know where this can be purchased or the designer ....it's a must have.

Terrence was wearing a WeSC Laika varsity jacket ($72).

According to what we found, this actually happens to be a women's jacket, unless they made a men's version as well. Get it at Karmaloop.com.

Special offer: Use code GETWHITIT at checkout to get 20% off your order from Karmaloop if it is your first purchase, and 10% off for all others. Don't pass up this offer (good on any purchase from Karmaloop)!

Look for Less: Jennifer Lopez Backstage Style

2012-01-25T10:00:00.000-05:00

American Idol host Jennifer Lopez spent some time in Vegas last week. J Lo posed for photos at the Bellagio Resort while backstage at the O By Cirque Du Soleli show. She kept it casual cute by wearing distressed denim jeans by Balmain, Christian Dior Booties, and a crewneck sweater. She accessorized with a jeweled headband.

As always, we are fans of the "casual cute" style and it's even better when you can get the Look for Less. We've found options for you to achieve a similar look with all items being under $100. Check them out!

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Kim Kardashian Spotted in Christian Louboutin Bye Bye Suede Pumps

2012-01-24T09:30:00.000-05:00

Kim Kardashian was spotted in NYC leaving the Trump hotel wearing a cute neutral look. She wore a cream turtleneck with a fur vest, her favorite Jet by John Eshaya Hippie Fade Skinny Jeans ($194), Christian Louboutin Bye Bye Suede Pumps ($1,195) and her own Belle Noel Wishbone Hoop Earrings ($95).

Christian Louboutin Bye Bye Suede/Leather Platform Sandal (avaliable in black)

$1,195 – Bergdorf Goodman

Love the shoes! Despite all of her personal drama, Kim always knows how to dress. Get her look along with a few affordable alternatives below:

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Bow Wow Wearing Nike Vapen Snowboard Boots on 106 & Park

2012-01-23T19:19:00.002-05:00

Bow Wow made an appearance on BET's 106 & Park on Monday. He started the show with a performance and got the Twitter world buzzing about his choice of footwear. Bow Wow wore the Nike Vapen Snowboard Boots in blue and orange. Love them or hate them, even Rocsi wanted to steal them:

The boots are part of the Winter 2011 Nike collection, and feature heat re-moldable liner that forms to your foot anytime you heat it up, a heat reflecting footbed and harness lockdown lacing for ultimate support.

Sounds like the perfect shoe for snowboarding, but Bow chose to wear them casually on tv. Get WHIT It or Get Lost?

They are available for men in women and come in a range of colors on the official Nike site. Prices range from around $130–$200.

Look for Less: Monica's Dinner Look in NYC

2012-01-22T09:00:00.000-05:00

Singer Monica met up with friend LaLa Anthony for a little shopping and dinner before watching both of their husbands play basketball at Madison Square Garden. We loved Monica's look - she wore a Diane Von Furstenburg tweed jacket lined with yellow that peeked out from the cuffed sleeves.

DIANE von FURSTENBERG Vincent Lacquered Tweed Blazer
$585 – Bloomingdale's

She wore the jacket over a black turtleneck top, black leather leggings and these spiked toe Christian Louboutin Asteroid pumps:

Christian Louboutin Asteroid
$1,595 – Barneys New York

To add more color, she wore a yellow Balenciaga white lambskin 'First' top handle bag:

Balenciaga white lambskin 'First' top handle bag
$996 – Bluefly

Of course, we have you covered if you are looking for the entire look for less. Forever 21 has a great tweed jacket option under $30. Can't afford the Balenciaga bag? Well, you can fake it with this cute tote bag with an image of a similar bag on the front:

Together Bag Moto Series in Many Colors - by Thursday Friday
$65 – Singer22

Get the rest of Monica's look for less:

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In case you want to splurge on her look, get the items below:

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Kim Kardashian Color Blocks in California

2012-01-19T10:00:00.002-05:00

Kim Kardashian has been on the go lately and recently, she was spotted in California rocking what seems to be her favorite trend. With her wide leg trousers, she wore a Color Block button down blouse by Chloe! Check it out:

She accessories with oversized shades and a quilted bag. Finish up her look with some of the items below. Fan of the color block blouse? We've found some other color combinations.

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Rihanna's Sheer Swimsuit

2012-01-18T15:00:00.002-05:00

Rihanna showed off her toned body for cameras in Hawaii. The singer wore a sexy metallic silver cut out bathing suit. The suit is by Norma Kamali and features sheer panels for a sexy illusion. Gotta have it for the summer, right? Check it out:

See some other sexy sheer swimwear options below.

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Lauren Conrad's InStyle After Party Look for Less

2012-01-18T13:00:00.002-05:00

After the Golden Globe awards, Lauren Conrad was photographed at the InStyle After Party. As usual, Lauren kept it simple and chic while also self-promoting. Her dress, in a dark/navy blue, is by Paper Crown. She paired it with strappy heels and a sequin clutch.

We've found ways to get her look for less. All items are under $100. Check it out:

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Ciara & Jessica White get Courtside Cute

2012-01-18T10:00:00.001-05:00

Singer Ciara and model Jessica White sat courtside looking absolutely Fab! Ciara spent some time with LaLa and posed for a few pics!

Ciara donned a leather and denim jacket with leather pants and platform boots. When she stepped outside, she added a fur vest to her look. (Lets hope it's faux fur!) Her Leather Sleeve Jean Jacket - By Rag and Bone - retails for $495. Check it out:

Finish off the rest of her look by adding some of the items below.

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Jessica White stood out in her fab fur and studded boots. To finish off her look she accessorized with a ivory/bone colored bag and a long cardigan. Feeling her look? You can get a similar style below.

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Kim Kardashian's Shopping Look

2012-01-17T13:00:00.000-05:00

Last week Kim Kardashian was spotted in LA while out and about doing some shopping. She wore a well put-together look: a fiery coral blouse with beige high-waisted wide leg pants, nude pumps and a tan bag. She accessorized with some gold jewelry and oversized sunglasses. Get the look:

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Look for Less: LaLa in NYC with Son

2012-01-17T11:00:00.000-05:00

Over the weekend LaLa Anthony and her son met up with Christina Milian and her daughter in NYC for a playdate. LaLa rocked a colorful (and expensive) look: Rag & Bone Helsinki shearling and suede coat ($2,800), apple green Lanvin tweed top ($1,755), dark skinny jeans, Christian Louboutin Daffodile pumps in fuchsia ($1,000+), a black handbag and Alexander McQueen Cat Eye Oversized Sunglasses with neon green at the temples ($325).

If you are thinking what we are thinking... $6,000+ is entirely too much to spend on a casual everyday outfit (while wearing heels that high with the kids), but I guess being a celebrity, it comes with the territory. If you care to splurge on LaLa's look, get it below (the Christian Louboutin pumps are currently sold out) or continue reading for the look for less.

Splurge:

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Save on LaLa's look by getting the Steve Madden pumps that are almost identical to the Christian Louboutin ones:

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$99.95 – Steve Madden

If you want a tweed top but don't want to spend close to $2,000 on the Lanvin one, get this Joie Tweed Screen Agacia D Top:

Joie Tweed Screen Agacia D Top
~~$188~~ $113 – Revolve Clothing

Get the rest of LaLa's look for less:

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Kelly Rowland at Dwyane Wade's Birthday Bash

2012-01-17T10:00:00.009-05:00

Kelly Rowland was amongst the many celebs that came out to Miami to help basketball player Dwyane Wade celebrate his 30th birthday. Kelly came in a sheer multi-bow blouse with a beige bra showing underneath, J Brand skinny jeans and suede orange pumps.

I like the bow blouse - no luck finding the exact top but we found some good options.

You can get Kelly's look below:

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Jennifer Hudson's Book Signing Look

2012-01-16T13:00:00.000-05:00

Jennifer Hudson has been busy promoting her new book "I Got This" - last week she appeared at the Barnes and Noble at the Grove in Los Angeles to sign copies. She was vibrant in a Balenciaga Wrap Dress and Lanvin cork wedges:

Balenciaga Wrap Dress
$985 – Barneys New York

Lanvin - 140mm Leather Cork Wedges
$1,545 – LUISAVIAROMA

She added more color with gold beaded filigree earrings and baby blue nail polish. Get J Hud's look below (we tried to find some more affordable options as well.

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Mya's Party Look at the Palms

2012-01-16T11:00:00.001-05:00

Over the weekend singer Mya hosted "An Evening At Rain Nightclub" at the Palms Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. She wore a form-fitting black open back dress with gold sequin details at the hip and elbows. She paired the dress with gold open platform pumps and leaf earrings.

A dress with similar features is this Sequined Fitted Mini Dress by Atria (available in black and gold):

Sequined Fitted Mini Dresses by Atria

$194 – eDressMe

The shoes she wore appear to be the "Tiff" by Fever Shoes ($275):

Another option are these 'Ice' Gold Round Toe Crystal Embellished Platform Heels available at CelebBoutique:

'Ice' Gold Round Toe Crystal Embellished Platform Heels

$208 – CelebBoutique

What do you think of Mya's Palms party look? If you are looking for something similar for a night out, get Mya's look below:

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Mya recently did a fashion feature with Deco Drive - in the video she did some shopping in Miami store The Closet Boutique. Check it out below:

Fashion Recap: 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards

2012-01-16T10:00:00.001-05:00

Red carpet season is in full effect. Last night the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards brought out all the Hollywood stars in their best dressed. Overall, we saw a lot of slits and mermaid gowns on the red carpet and enjoyed discussing a few looks with you on Facebook. Lets take a look at the Golden Globe style:

Definitely my (Whit W) favorite of the night, Sofia Vergara stunned on the red carpet in a navy blue custom-made Vera Wang peacock gown and Harry Winston jewels. We saw a few ladies wearing the mermaid shape. This style works great for Sofia, who is known for flaunting her curves. She won a Golden Globe with the rest of the cast of the show Modern Family and was a highlight of the show with her acceptance speech (and not to mention seeing her Diet Pepsi commercials throughout the night).

Charlize Theron, another favorite, looked great in a dusty-rose Dior dress with Cartier jewelry and Givenchy shoes. Jessica Alba looked beautiful in a beaded pale purple Gucci gown.

We loved Kate Beckinsale in a blush-colored beaded Roberto Cavalli gown. Nicole Richie wore a silver Julien Macdonald dress, Jimmy Choo shoes and her own House of Harlow bag.

Paula Patton stood out on the red carpet in a bright lemon yellow Monique Lhullier mermaid gown. Angelina Jolie wore a champagne satin one-shoulder Atelier Versace gown with Lorraine Schwartz earrings and ring. Brad Pitt wore a simple black tuxedo.

Many of our Facebook followers had much to say about Sarah Michelle Gellar's dress. She wore a dramatic tie-dyed Monique Lhullier gown. Some didn't like the tie-dye effect, and others appreciated her taking a risk. Reese Witherspoon went for classic red in a Zac Posen pre-fall 2012 peony taffeta bustier gown (also wearing the mermaid shape). Instead of an updo, she opted for a beachy, wavy look with her hair.

Lea Michele from Glee and Madonna went for metallic looks on the red carpet. Lea wore a revealing silver Marchesa gown and Lorraine Schwarz jewels. Madonna wore a dark green embroidered gown by Reem Acra and picked up an award for Best Original Song - Motion Picture "Masterpiece".

Salma Hayek & Mila Kunis kept it dark in black gowns. Salma wore a shimmering black and gold gown from the House of Boucheron with a Lapérouse ring. Mila wore a Grecian-inspired Dior gown. She has also been named the new face of Dior.

The Help stars Emma Stone and Viola Davis went for rich, deep berry shades on the red carpet. Emma wore a deep plum and fuchsia Lanvin gown and Viola wore a burgundy Emilio Pucci gown.

Glee stars Amber Riley and Dianna Agron wore red: Amber in a Badgley Mischka gown and Dianna in a laser-cut Giles gown.

Mary J Blige wore a nude/earthy tone Michael Kors dress with feather detail at the bottom. Newly engaged Jessica Biel wore a bridal inspired lace Elie Saab gown.

So what looks did you love?

Rihanna: On-The-Go Style in LA

2012-01-15T17:58:00.000-05:00

Rihanna has been enjoying some time off lately and was spotted visiting a medical center in LA over the weekend before heading to LAX to vacation in Hawaii.

She visited the doctor while wearing an intarsia patterned Pendleton For Opening Ceremony Pencil Dress (on sale for $179):

Pendleton For Opening Ceremony Pencil Dress
~~$599~~ $179.70 – shopbop.com

To go along with the navajo-inspired theme, she carried a brown fringe bag and wore flat black sandals. Get Rihanna's look below:

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Before heading to the airport, Rihanna shared with her twitter followers a peek into her closet - which included plenty of Louboutins:

We would love to raid her closet anytime!

She then headed to LAX wearing a CÉLINE tee and black maxi skirt with black rounded glasses and red lipstick. Get the look below:

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