This week has been full of stylish red carpet events! Our favorite fashionable actresses took to the Gracies last night and their looks did not disappoint.
Here’s what they wore:
Mindy Kaling was a blue dream in a one-shoulder, sculpted Elizabeth Kennedy gown. Hot!
Yara Shahidi kept it simple and chic in a Brooks Brothers LBD—given some pizzazz with curly pigtail buns. What’s not to love?
Lesley Ann Brandt couldn’t be missed in a painterly, watercolor print cutout Gauri & Nainika dress. She’s gorgeous.
Andra Day flexed her signature, retro-inspired style in an olive, long-sleeve crochet dress and patterned head wrap. She’s never looked better!
Actress and dancer Michelle Mitchenor uplifted a silky black tank with a kelly green full skirt. I can’t find a flaw here.
I enjoy seeing Scott Foley in suits both off and onscreen! He chose an expertly-tailored pairing and a beard for the evening.
Shaun Robinson slipped on a yellow strapless Jay Godfrey slit gown. Hot!
Beyonce has sported her trusty Saint Laurent jacket before (talk about a great return for your money, huh?), that features leather detailing, two zip side pockets and metallic buttoning throughout.
Comprised of 100% silk, her dress features a deep V neck with layered sleeves and a floral applique throughout.
I think Bey looks good, and this is definitely a cool way to mix femininity with biker chic for a summer evening with bae.
If you have King Bey coins, splurge on her dress at Saks and get her jacket at Net-a-Porter.
The new Roots miniseries on the History channel debuts on Monday! The stars were certainly out for its premiere in strapless numbers, relaxed suits, bold prints, and more.
Let’s see what they wore!
Emayatzy Corinealdi smoldered in a black and white, off-the-shoulder gown by CD Greene. She’s stunning.
Anika Noni Rose slipped on a purple strapless Georges Chakra gown with an embellished bodice.
Artist Derica Cole Washington easily had one of the best looks of the week in a floral-embellished 5:31 JEROME dress. Hot!
It was all about prints for Erica Tazel in a one-shoulder red and black patterned Chiara Boni number. This was fab.
T.I. kept it casual, but polished in a black and navy ensemble, anchored by Jordans.
Anna Paquin shimmered and sparkled in a sequin-encrusted Escada gown with an illusion neckline and belt cinching her waist.
Eternal heartthrob Mario Van Peebles was dapper in all black.
Derek Luke followed Mario’s lead, choosing a contrast lapel suit for the evening.
Actress Kirby Jackson uplifted a simple LBD with strappy sandals and a gemstone-adorned clutch. She’s a beauty!
Head of Television for Will Packer Productions, Korin Huggins, gave some flair to the classic black and white ensemble with a glossy, geometric-print floor grazing skirt.
The beautiful Janelle Monae was spotted at last night’s Gordon Park Foundation Awards event clad in a black Barbara Bui caped dress, Brian Atwood black fringe heels, and a Naeem Khan black clutch:
The dress was originally spotted down the runway of her Winter ’16 collection, the cape boasting a beautiful emerald green color and a checkered print with fringe appearing over the dress.
Her heels have been spotted before on stars like Taraji P. Henson; a skyrocket high heel, these have fringe detailing around the ankle and sport a peep open toe.
Janelle looks stunning as usual, and I’m always impressed on how she revamps a sold black outfit. Yum!
Hey everyone! Today’s finally a sunny day in D.C., so I am a happy camper. Let’s check out a Bombshell who probably gets a LOT of sunny days, Christina from Los Angeles:
She says, ” Hi I’m Christina. I’m from Chicago but currently reside in Los Angeles.”
“To describe my style, I’d say I’m like a girlie gangsta.”
“I just like to get fly from time to time.”
“I really just be chilling.”
A few more photos from Christina:
Okay Christina! I love how you’re blending that sassy girly look with true West coast chill vibes. I can dig this. If ya’ll want to see more of Christina’s looks, head to her IG: @Tinagray24. So what do you think of her style?
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Last night, Swarovski celebrated the launch of their #BeBrilliant campaign with a slew of fashion faves including their newly-proclaimed brand ambassador Karlie Kloss! The event was every bit of stylish and elegant as the stars slayed in some of the hottest designs.
Let’s see who was in attendance!
Swarovski’s new brand ambassador Karlie Kloss was on hand in a Proenza Schouler Pre-Fall 2016 dress with a cutout waistline. She posed alongside actress Hailee Steinfeld who also looked stunning in a Monse Fall 2016 striped dress.
Whitney Port went back to black in an Anthony Vaccarello Fall 2015 design that features an asymmetric hem, a side cutout and buckle detailing. Hot!
The gorgeous Chanel Iman flashed a flirty grin while giving life in a flawless cream gown by Versace. She gets it right every time!
It-girl Vashtie Kola went for a simple look as she donned a flowy LBD, eye-catching pumps and a matching clutch. The fashionista completed her ‘fit with delicate gold jewelry and soft curls.
Winnie Harlow shut it down in a black, off-the-shoulder number by Laquan Smith. The sexy dress boasts a towering side slit and a fitted waist. She bettaaa werk!
Giovanna Ewbank served up sultry vibes in a bomb jumpsuit that feature a satin bodice and a serious plunging neckline. I also looovvee her take on the choker trend!
If you haven’t seen Love & Friendship yet, do so this weekend! Kate Beckinsale is the star of the film and took to its UK Premiere in a Mugler Fall 2016 Ring Halter Cutout Slit Gown:
Her dress was shown in jumpsuit form on the brand’s Fall 2016 runway, in a black and white colorway.
Another day, another Rihanna collaboration. This time the singer, after having debuted a seemingly more mature set of pipes at Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards, is looking to eyewear.
Come this June, Rih Rih will drop an eyewear collaboration with the French brand Dior. Due in part, no doubt, to her stint as a face of the brand and unwavering support, the pair of futuristic iridescent Star Trek-inspired frames will come available in six variations reportedly. Each will be priced at $840 with a deluxe 24-karat gold-plated version available for $1,950.
The news is huge considering that the move will make Rihanna the first of any Dior ambassador to collaborate with the brand in this way. While other current ambassadors include Jennifer Lawrence and Charlize Theron, the team chose Rihanna when it came to their first celebrity designed piece. Ms. Fenty is also the first black Dior ambassador.
It’s a sizable get for both parties. Dior is currently hashing out details for their next creative director, with Raf Simons having left late last year. The partnership will inject a bit of life into the brand during an uncertain time. For Rihanna, who teased the project back in Vogue‘s March cover story, the collaboration further cements her as a name of influence in the fashion industry.
Couple this with her beauty brand (also fruit of a deal with LVMH, of which Dior is a part), ongoing partnerships with Puma and Stance Socks as well as her recent team up with Manolo Blahnik and the Bajan princess is hitting the industry from every angle.
H&M never fails when it come to designer collaborations!
After landing successful projects with fashion heavyweights such as Balmain, Alexander Wang and Isabael Marant, the brand has finally released confirmation about their upcoming collaboration with Kenzo – which is set to hit stores worldwide on November 3, 2016.
Kenzo is a French luxury fashion house that was founded in 1970 by Japanese designer Kenzo Takada. The platform of Kenzo is set upon the ideal of shaking up the world of fashion while stepping outside the standard expectations of seasonal trends.
With a massive following and a clear vision, celebrities simply can’t get enough! Solange, Zendaya, Jessica Alba, Rihanna, Selena Gomez and even FLOTUS Michelle Obama are all loyal supporters.
Sidenote: Remember their signature tiger-embroidered sweatshirt that was EVERYWHERE a few years ago?!
In an interview with Kenzo’s creative directors Carol Lim and Humberto Leon (who also launched Opening Ceremony in 2002), H&M inquired about the emotions connected to landing such a monstrous opportunity, as well as the overall goal of this iconic collaboration:
WHEN H&M CAME TO YOU WITH THIS IDEA, HOW DID YOU REACT? Carol Lim: ”We were really excited. Obviously, we’re the latest in a line of a lot of incredible people. We were like, ‘We’re in great company!’”
WERE YOU NERVOUS? Humberto Leon: ”No. We trust ourselves. And we trust each other. You know, I say, “What about this?” And Carol is like, ‘Well, what if we did it this way?’ It’s us, feeding off of each other.”
Carol Lim: ”I can really say we don’t get nervous anymore. We get excited—to start thinking, to start planning, to start asking ourselves, ‘Okay, so what do we want to talk about this time?’ What it comes down to is figuring out, okay, what message do we want to send with this collection?”
AND WHAT DID YOU DECIDE? Humberto Leon: ”We wanted to really tell the story of the brand and of us. Together with H&M, we will invite all the customers and fans to the real Kenzo world.
I’m really excited about this one! After surviving Balmain hysteria (and not purchasing a SINGLE piece), I think the decision to collaborate with Kenzo was beyond brilliant. Can’t wait to see what they have in store.
