Cool Online Find: Jewelry by Beads ByareeI met so many cool jewelry designers and boutique owners at the 2012 Style Bloggers of Color Conference, including Aareeyl Yoseefaw Goodwin, the mastermind behind accessories line Beads Byaree: The Howard Universitygraduate specializes in statement earrings, rings, and belts, fashioned out...

Cool Online Find: MYOB Jewelry COMI & tanimi are the brains behind the brand and came from their native Japan to New York to show their accessories in 2009. Their pieces are retro-inspired and funky, featuring everything from Egyptian pharaoh motifs to oversized drop earrings featuring the brand's name: Some of my...

Intern 1 Cool Online Find: DIY Rainbow Shorts While there are many options available online, I knew there had to be a simple enough way for me to recreate this look at home (not to mention at a fraction of the cost). I took my search to YouTube, and lo and behold I found a how to video from blogger Andrea's Choice. Get into it! Items...

Cool Online Find: Rue 107 Dresses range in price from $90-$125 while leggings start at $60 and catsuits average $175: Crop tops ring in at $50 and up: Super cute, though I shudder to think of what my stomach would look like in one of these pieces. Spandex can be unforgiving! At any rate, if you're intrigued, see...

Cool Online Finds: 5 Fashion and Beauty Tumblrs You Should Knowcom is all about me and is full of nonsense, like this: Yes, I find this hilarious. Check me out on www.xoxoclaire.com.

Cool Online Find: ChiChia LondonWhile doing my daily searches for cool, new fashionable finds, I stumbled across ChiChia, a London based Tanzanian designer. Blending signature East African printed fabrics with contemporary silhouettes, Chi Chia uses organic cotton to create jersey essentials. The brand's Spring/Summer...

Cool Online Find: Asara Dee Today's subject is Deborah Ababio, creator of Asara Dee bowties: Asara Dee specializes in funky bowties with a feminine twist made of high quality silk satin, printed cotton, and afro printed fabrics. The bows can be work a multitude of ways: In your hair, on a shirt, or as an accent to a...

Cool Online Find: Jewelry by Rachel StewartCall us the place for cool jewelry finds. During one of my many internet searches, I stumbled across Rachel Stewart's Big Cartel boutique. Taking inspiration from the 80′s, Stewart fashions pieces with a vintage feel: cassette tape earrings, 'Soul Glo' afro pick necklaces, and Basquiat and...

Cool Online Find: Femmes with Benefits Goal Diggers Necklaces Femmes with Benefits, a super small accessories store started by cousins Soraya and Kimberly. With pieces made,"for my hunnies who chase dreams and not money," the two fashioned simple necklaces with the phrases, "Goal Diggers Dig Deeper," and "Goal Diggers Grind Harder," to encourage women...

Cool Online Find: ModahnikStarted in 2009 by Kahindo Mateene, Modahnik offers contemporary takes on African patterns and fabrics: Before you roll your eyes, take a look at their Spring 2011 collection, that offers a bevy of explosive colors, placed in artful prints on pencil dresses, halters, and cocktails: Prices...

Cool Online Find: Brooklyn Stone Boutique I wanted to quickly introduce you to Brooklyn Stone, an online boutique chock full of super affordable dresses, jewelry, bags, and more. Carrying brands like CC Skye, Chargrels Couture, and AK Couture, it's definitely worth a click. Prices start at $40 for dresses and can go as high as $325...

Cool Online Find: Fruition Las Vegas I was surfing the web when I came across Fruition Las Vegas, an online shop that carries vintage finds from the likes of Gucci, Chanel,and Fendias well as hard to find archival pieces from favorites like Nike, Jeremy Scott for Adidas, and Fila for both men and women. Fruition has tons of...

Cool Online Find: RashidaGurl Created by Rashida Robinson, a 28-year-old fashion design major from Philly, the line offers ornate, hand painted and hand carved earrings with an 80′s vibe. RashidaGurl also offers customized pieces for the bold and brave fashionista. Prices range from $15-$40. What do you think,...

Cool Online Find: Loud Culture Check out the making of their lookbook here: What do you think? Cool Online Find or Been There Done That? See more at www.loud-culture.com.

Cool Online Find: Party Dresses by Dominique AuxillyIf you're looking for endlessly saucy party frocks for nights on the town, look no further than Dominique Auxilly: The brand's mini dresses are certified favorites of Fashion Bomb starlets like Angela Simmons, Adrienne Bailon, Vashtie Kola, and more: With prices averaging around $200, you...

Cool Online Find: Crux NY The Knowles sisters picked pairs of Crux earrings for Beyonce's "Party" video.... And the pieces have since been plucked for innumerable magazine spreads and red carpet events: The funky earrings range in price from $40-$184 and combine leather, gold, and various stones. Check out a few...

Cool Online Find: Yumnah Najah Jewelry I was stumped, but many of you chimed in, putting me on the wonderful hand painted pieces of Yumnah Najah Jewelry: The young designer fashions earrings, necklaces, and bracelets, with bold, feminine prints meant to turn heads. Take a look: While some of the more exuberant pieces aren't my...

Cool Online Find: NCLA Nail Wraps and Nail Lacquers With time, NCLA expanded its line to include a collection of long-lasting and cruelty-free nail lacquers which have no harmful carcinogens such as formaldehyde or camphor. They have even collaborated with Fashion Bomb favorite Melody Ehsani on a nail wrap collection that incorporates her edge...

Cool Online Find: Nneka Saran Handbags I took a break from the show schedule to dip into LA for an Essence Women in Hollywood Luncheon, and caught up with Angel of Concrete Loop who put me on to handbags by Nneka Saran: The cute clutches, created by Hampton University graduate Nneka Mosley, come in a host of fun colors and on...

Cool Online Find: Kaleidescope by ChenaiI recently learned about Chenai, a contemporary brand which uses traditional African prints to fashion modern silhouettes: Created by London based designers Paida Fundira and Tasha Antwi, the inaugural 'Kaleidescope' collection offers fun rompers, funky bustiers, mini and maxi skirts, and...

Cool Online Find: Piers Atkinson for ASOS The latter came about as a way to relieve stress in his downtime and out of it came his debut collection of out of this world headpieces which the likes of everyone from Rihanna to Anna dello Russo have worn.You might remember some of his work from Rih Rih's "S&M" video including her cherry...

Cool Online Find: Unkommon Kolor Over the years the collective has come to comprise co-owner Jeremy Biggers, designers Eric White and Samantha Mattice-Lowery, stylist Morgan Farruya, and business manager Marcus Young. Check out some of their work: I personally was most intrigued by their latest Native American inspired...

Cool Online Find: Artistic Aya Triple Fiesta Necklace, $98 She says, "In addition to jewelry, I create accessories and apparel for the "Bohemian Boss" – a risk-taker who balances whimsy and wit." Silver Sunset Earrings, $45 Her pieces have sold to Erykah Baduand have appeared in Jet, Travel + Leisure, and the...

Cool Online Find: Stylist Rachel Zoe's Affordable Summer Accessories Adding bold accessories to a simple outfit is an easy way of getting noticed.Most of Rachel Zoe's summer accessory favorites are under $200. Rachel Zoe is known for her love of 70′s style and bold accessories. You can shop for some of her picks below. How do you bombers and bombshells...

Cool Online Find: RSVP Gallery, RSVP gallery sells some of the coolest luxury accessories on the web: Sure they sell $150 lip two finger rings and $450 King Pow chains , but they also have more affordable $50 Timex watches in pastel blue and $65 duck brooches by brother designing duo Dee & Ricky. They even carry Kanye's...

Cool Online Find: Recessionista's Closetcom, an e-boutique overflowing with lovely looks starting at $7 and topping off at $80: Saying, "We believe in smart consumption and not having to spend a fortune to look fabulous," Richardson and Gonzalez offer tops, dresses, tunics, accessories, shoes, and more at super affordable...

Cool Online Find: BePriv Paris cool designs. Jay-Z in one word: dope. Ilane and Sarah, two fashion-minded Parisians, are the brains behind the brand. Feeling uninspired by some of the artists they worked with, the design duo decided to branch out and create their own line. They wanted to create pieces that were unique...

Cool Online Find: PJ's Closet Curated by Nichole Hawkins, the online marketplace is a great place for vintage and indie fashion finds. A few faves: This $250 Avnah Balboa feathered top, a $190 She's Silk Dress by Fashenelle, and an $85 Polished Pencil Skirt by the Cotrice Collection: They also have lots of fun...

Cool Online Find: It's Archel Each item is one-of-a-kind, and if you find a silhouette you like, you can contact the store to get your own piece customized. See more and purchase at www.itsarchel.bigcartel.com. What do you think of the pieces? Hot! or Hmm...?

Cool Online Find: Vanessa G Launched earlier this year, the luxury line combines fashion and art. Each piece is a moving painting, reflective of beautiful nature scenes and urban skylines. What do you think, would you wear Vanessa G? I can see myself sporting the black mini dress in the fall months. See more and...

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