Today we’ve got another International Bombshell, this time Lesang coming to us from South Africa:
She says, “My name is Lesang Komane Ngubane!”
“I hail from the vibrant, colorful, and multicultural country, South Africa.”
“I would describe my style as glamorous urban chic.”
“I’m a stylista at heart.”
“I work in a very corporate and conservative environment but I manage to spice up my outfit a bit by mixing corporate with glamour and a touch of african print here and there!” “
“I love clothes, shoes and bags, I love COLOUR!”
“I’m a great supporter of our local designers, such as NN Vintage.”
Okay Lesang! I love how you mix the colorful vibrancy of South Africa in your dayily attire while also cultivating a unique aesthetic for yourself! If you guys want to see more of Lesang’s clothes (and check out some of her designs) head to her IG: Lesang_Komane. So, thoughts on Lesang’s style?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-10 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 5-10 different outfits (no collages) to Bombshell@FashionBombDaily.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.
Hey there Bombshells!
In case ya haven’t heard already: I’m an ambassador for Dark and Lovely’s #LoveMyColor Campaign!
The campaign, which centers around Dark and Lovely’s Fade Resist Rich Conditioning Color, is a celebration of the all the hues and shades of black women, from their hair colors to their skin tones and beyond.
Of course I always want to get my Bombshells involved, so we’re having a fun contest!
Visit LoveMyColor.com and upload a picture of yourself, telling us how you describe your color (is it refreshing, effervescent, or just bomb)?
I am completely obsessed with the matching set trend. We’ve seen stars like Beyonce, Karrueche and Taylor Swift rock the coordinates perfectly and it is such an appropriate look for the spring/summer seasons. Today’s Bomb Product of the Day is the ASOS Minimal Off Shoulder Top for $59 and $62 Stripe Pencil Skirt in Structured Satin:
The lightweight, off-the-shoulder top has a bardot neckline and fold over detail. Paired with a matching pencil skirt, both pieces are made of satin material and feature yellow, white, black and pink stripes.
The classic look is fit for a cocktail party, a wedding or a date night.
You can purchase the top here and the skirt here. What do you think? Would you purchase this set?
All of the TIME 100 honorees were celebrated at a gala in their honor, with our favorite stylish artists, singers, actors, and more in attendance.
Let’s see what they wore!
Nicki Minaj loves a sheer dress, thus it was no surprise to see her in a see-through lace LBD from Givenchy. I liked this!
Tinashe hit the red carpet alongside Alexander Wang, in a grommet-detailed dress, choker, and embellished pumps from the designer. Not for the faint of heart, but she pulled it off.
Ariana Grande served up princess chic in a black strapless tulle Christian Siriano gown, before performing at the gala. She’s never looked better!
Gina Rodriguez’s beige Bibhu Mohapatra gown was given some flair with a black cage neckline. A sleek ponytail would’ve completed this look perfectly!
A classic, off-the shoulder Chiara Boni gown was on the menu for Caitlyn Jenner. Pretty no?
Padma Lakshmi was pretty in pink a halter gown with a metal neckline accent and knot detailing. Hot!
Priyanka Chopra was suited up in all-white Olcay Gulsen. She never disappoints.
Trevor Noah was especially dapper in an all-black, satin lapel tux. He’s swoon-worthy!
Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad had the best makeup of the night and her embellished gown was beautiful.
Aziz Ansari was one of the best dressed men of the evening in a shawl-collar tux.
Lewis Hamilton’s textured tux was the perfect choice (and the perfect fit) for the evening. Hot!
With the debut of lines like Ivy Park, and the popularity of Lululemon, Nike, Puma, Reebok, and more, it’s clear that athleisure is a certified trend for those who seek a stylish yet casual look.
Of course celebs aren’t immune to athleisure penchants. It girls and socialites can be seen wearing printed track suits, leggings, and crop tops with sneakers during the day, switching into heels for the night.
From Beyonce to Rihanna to the Kardashians and Hadids, everyone seems to be eschewing the idea of slipping on an old t-shirt and leggings to hit the gym or run errands, instead opting for high fashion athletic wear that can easily transition from a sweat session to a laid back outing.
We can definitely say this a trend that’s here to stay and only gets fresher and revamped as time goes on!
Check out how other celebrities rocked the athleisure trend in the gallery above, so you can grab some inspiration this season!
It feels so good to return to the blogosphere! I took a few days off to tend to some personal needs as well as keeping a close eye of some pressing health issues. But, anywho, I woke up this morning and thought, “I’ve GOT to get back to the Fashion Bomb!!” And, here I am!
There’s no better way to make a comeback than to highlight another bomb style maven. So, without further ado let’s get into the sartorial talents of fashion/beauty blogger Ada from No Ordinary She.
In the “About Me” section of her blog, Ada further describes the platform of her site while also shedding a little light on what started her on this fashionable journey. She writes:
“I remember back in the days since I was 5, if I had finished my chores and homework and had nothing to do, I would be head deep in my wardrobe pairing what little I had in it trying to create looks. I always burdened my siblings with the task to approve or disapprove whatever I was able to come up with. This habit never stopped, leading to the start of my blog.
Noordinaryshe is here to help me formally document looks that I create, otherwise known as ‘taking my pleasure seriously’ and also to inspire every one of you on everyday styling, fashion trend, beauty and shopping tips and how to maximise your wardrobe collection.“
Honestly, it was Ada’s fun and eccentric approach to fashion that caught my eye! This Bomb Blogger isn’t afraid to take risks when it comes to creating dynamic pairings. She also loves to incorporate a tomboyish flair coupled with a touch of femininity. Her wardrobe essentials include punchy prints, a classic trench, culottes and her signature sneakers. Ada’s personal style is every bit of genuine. with that enviable ‘fro and one-of-a-kind accessories, this chick proves that fashion is still the best form of self-expression.
Slay on, hun!
To see more from Ada of No Ordinary She, visit her official blog here or feel free to follow this fierce fashionista on the ‘Gram @stylebyada!
Sean Combs. Diddy. Puff Daddy. Whatever you know him as (or the last name change he gave), chances are you know Sean “Diddy” Combs. A multi-million dollar mogul who has transcended the ranks of societal stigmas and created business ventures meant to stay, it’s no wonder Diddy is seen as a mystery to some who can’t quite figure out his success. His influence on fashion is largely overlooked, but his influence on the immersive worlds of fashion and hip-hop is vast.
Combs Enterprise consists of not only Bad Boy Entertainment (which has redefined the very definition of a music label by also immersing a vodka brand, cable network, marketing firm, a line of bottled water and a philanthropic foundation) but also one of Combs’ most lucrative ventures: Sean John.
Now, some may think that because you don’t see Sean John in every department store as you once did a few years ago, the brand has diminished in worth and in wealth. Capitalizing on the inclusion of the hip-hop industry with the investment of branding and clothing lines (like how rappers and hip-hop artists began using certain brands as part of their ‘image’), the company immediately distinguished itself amongst others by cultivating a brand aesthetic and partnering with those that could easily push it.
Becoming the first African-American to win the CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year Award in 2004, Diddy quickly proved that hip-hop could be high-fashion and break down the socio-economic barriers that had long existed around the idea of what was ‘fashionable’.
The growing emergence of the Sean John brand other clothing companies that had tried to reflect a hip-hop, urbanite, black aesthetic was simply one of luxuriousness. Attaching the name and design to an almost inclusive brand set the venture apart as Sean John escalated amongst fashion and editorial circles for its streetwear-meets-boardroom demeanor. Soon, Sean John would be amongst the brands of Rick Owens and Tommy Hilfiger, with the average, working-class citizen pushing to possess a sense of the runway in their own closet for a fraction of the cost.
“When I think about the whole journey, it truly was a fashion revolution from how things were then and to see the impact we had on style,” Combs says. “Hip-hop fashion is now dominant.”
“I got a message from Kanye West the other day: ‘Look, you’re all over my mood board!’ When I’d do a collection, I’d do a mood board and put everyone who inspired me on my board” — Ralph Lauren and Tom Ford’s Gucci, in particular, he says. “And now I’m on other people’s mood board. It’s humbling.”
Now sold exclusively through Macy’s and carried in 400 of the chain’s 600 stores, Sean John currently racks in more than $400 million in annual sales. The brand’s impact on the oncoming generations can still be seen from the high streets of Paris to the stylish streets of Harlem. Hoodies, track pants, luxury overalls, oversized fur-trimmed parkas…Sean John has not only kept the exclusive 90s hip-hop culture encapsulated within the clothes it produces, but it sets itself as a standard against other fashion powerhouses such as Vetements, Balenciaga, and other street-wear inspired collections.
Crafting this idea of wealth and power around the brand by simultaneously making his clothing accessible yet high-marked by the blessings of Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour and Grace Coddington, Combs removed the sense of monotony in men’s clothing and introduced excitement and spunk to its revamp.
Although Combs didn’t go to design school, he immersed himself in the acquisition of fashion knowledge by finding mentors. “Tommy Hilfiger was my mentor coming up. He gave me all the information I needed,” says Combs, who once walked in a Hilfiger show. “Tommy Hilfiger is one of the biggest supporters of diversity. He was the first to embrace it and not shy away from that consumer.”
Even though the million-dollar runway shows ended in 2008 and the ‘look’ of Sean John has altered itself over the years, you’ll find its $100 linen bomber jackets, $80 jogging pants and $160 velour tracksuits hang alongside Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and Michael Kors. You’ll find celebrity stars like Rihanna rocking the threads on a daily basis, and while it started out as a brand with a mostly African-American consumer, the brand has diversified itself extensively to be a global powerhouse and example of the true magnitude of fashion.
No longer exclusively urban or even about Combs, the legacy of Sean John is fostering new communities of growth in the world of fashion designers and commercial success for men of all backgrounds.
Producing other award-winning designers such as Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, the founders of Public School and Creative Directors for DKNY, and even the recent immersion of Kanye West as a designer, Sean John continuously blurs the lines of street wear with high fashion.
Welcome back everyone! Today for our Bombshell submissions, we’ve got Angela rocking with us from New York:
She says,“My name is Angela Barimah, “fashion anthropology” blogger and fashion designer / owner of “Queen Adwoa’s Closet.”
“My style aesthetic is what I’d like to call “Globally Classic.”
“Essentially, I love taking chic, high-quality vintage selections and mixing them with authentic global pieces from cultures around the world.”
“Due to my love of history as well as my Ghanaian and West Indian (U.S.V.I) heritage, the impact of culture has always been a key part of nearly every aspect of my life, including my style.”
“I really enjoy amazing statement pieces, like rings, bangles, necklaces, and fabrics, especially from various global tribes.”
“I’m a firm believer in knowing the origin of your pieces, especially when it comes to a particular tribe’s culture.”
“From street-style to sexy … from formal to boho … I love it all, and really enjoy playing with my look.”
“Yet, no matter how I choose to express myself that particular day, my sense of being connected to the world and love of history and fashion is always present in the way I dress.”
“Again, thank you so much for considering me!”
Cute! I love this multicultural theme you’ve got going on in your clothing and accessories! If you guys want to keep up with her, check out her IG: oheneba_sankofa_adwoa or her blog, www.queenadwoascloset.info. So, thoughts on Angela’s look?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-10 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 5-10 different outfits (no collages) to Bombshell@FashionBombDaily.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.
She says, “My name is Lesang Komane Ngubane!”
