You can never blink an eye without an awards show popping up out of nowhere! While many of us on the East Coast were getting ready for bed, the West Coast was popping bubbles as The Daily Front Row threw their Fashion Los Angeles Awards, clad with a ton of stylish stars. Let’s take a look at who wore what, shall we?

 

Bella Hadid showed us exactly why she won Model of the Year, looking statuesque in a Moschino blazer dress. I’m surprised but I really love this look! *adds it to wishlist.Nazanin Mandi looked amazing in a velvet strapless black romper. Effortless beauty!

Gigi Hadid rocked out the sheer dress trend wearing an ethereal white gown by Yanina Couture. Love it!

Designers Alber Elbaz and honoree Eva Chow showed out in all black attire, with Chow adding a pinch of drama to her fur attire with white pumps. Werk!

Rachel Zoe showed out in a simple but elegant cream jumpsuit.

Kate Hudson rocked a matching black and white bandeau top with flared pants by August Getty Atelier. I think the pants could have been taken up an inch or two, but I love the look!Nicole Richie showed off her bod in a black sheer Valentino Spring 2016 gown with an accented tie-around beaded belt. Love this all around!

Jennifer Lopez sizzled as usual in a white sequin number with a pussybow from Ermanno Scervino’s Fall 2016 collection. I love how she can make covered-up still seem so sexy!

Kris Jenner rocked an all-black look with a sheer black turtleneck, tulle ballerina skirt and black heels. I all for this look and think it makes her look great! What do you think?

Karrueche always looks LA chic, this time rocking out a top and skirt both from Opening Ceremony. Her shoes? Alaia! If only I had a flat tummy like hers…Jasmine Sanders is such a beauty, that she didn’t need much more than a black jumpsuit and rose gold jewelry to have her pop. Ugh, she’s so gorgeous!

Ashlee Willis rocked an all-black ensemble with a black bandage top with a sheer black skirt and black thigh-highs. Very rocker chic, no?

Model Ashley Michaelsen wore (the same?) black bandage top, but instead paired it with white scalloped shorts and black open-toed sandals.Ashley Madekwe looked stunning in a two-toned brown dress with greenish metallic pumps. Strange shoe choice, but I think she looks so adorable, I don’t even care!

The awesome honorees Carine Roitfeld posed for a photo with Lady Gaga, with Roitfeld in a black polka dot dress with sheer underlay and Gaga in Saint Laurent with custom Brian Atwood heels. The dichotomy of this photo is everything for me, plus they both look chic!

 

So there you have it folks! We’ll update photos and descriptions as we get them, but in the meantime, who had your favorite look of the night?

The First Family landed in Cuba yesterday with Michelle and Malia Obama rocking florals and Sasha wearing a $385 Shoshanna Black and White Ivana Knit Dress:The dress features a fitted bodice and flared bottom, with white pointelle lacing on the front.

I think the dress is perfect for those cool Spring days that are surely bound to show up soon!

If you’re interested in buying the dress, you can do so at Shopbop.com. What are your thoughts on her dress?

Letitia Wright was suited up at the Jameson Empire Awards 2016 in a By Sun Fall 2016 Forest Green Brocade Suit:

Check out the suit in the brand’s Fall 2016 lookbook.

I would’ve loved this with some black, pointed-toe pumps, but it’s a great suit nonetheless!

What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?

Hot! or Hmm… Letitia Wright’s Jameson Empire Awards 2016 By Sun Fall 2016 Forest Green Brocade Suit

Hot! Letitia looks fab

Hmm…not impressed

 

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Bonang Matheba hosted the E! red carpet for the South African Film and Television Awards.  The radio personality and television host looked elegant in a black Mac Duggal gown with rhinestone beading that wraps around the strapless neckline and cascades down the right side of the dress:

The mermaid shaped dress is a part of the designers Black, White, Red collection.

Bonang was styled by Luxury Law. He kept her neck bare and accessorized with Forever Mark Diamonds and a bejeweled clutch.  The fit of the dress was perfect.  Hot!

What do you think of Bonang’s Mac Duggal dress?

Hot! or Hmm…: Bonang Matheba’s South African Film and Television Awards Black Mac Duggal Gown

Hot! She slaaaaayed.

Hmm, not a fan of the dress.

 

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Gal Gadot showed off her mile-long stems at the Batman vs. Superman New York Premiere in a Balmain Pre-Fall 2016 Multicolor Embellished Fringe Cutout Shoulder Mini Dress:

Her dress was paired with black tights and oversized buckle-accented heeled loafers in the brand’s Pre-Fall 2016 collection.

Gorgeous!

What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?

Hot! or Hmm… Gal Gadot’s Batman vs. Superman New York Premiere Balmain Pre-Fall 2016 Multicolor Embellished Fringe Cutout Shoulder Mini Dress

Hot! Gal looks fab

Hmm…not feeling the dress

 

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Nene Leakes and hubby Gregg Leakes were spotted in Vegas last night supporting Cirque du Soleil, with NeNe rocking a black and white Lela Rose Striped Illusion-Neck Peplum Dress:The dress features bold stripes on the bodice, as well as sheer paneling up and a peplum skirt for the bottom. 

 

I think Nene looks phenomenal! What do you think though? Hot!…or Hmm?

 

Hot!..or Hmm: Nene Leakes Cirque Du Soleil Black & White Lela Rose Striped Illusion-Neck Peplum Dress

Hot! Work that dress!

Hmm…not a good fit.

 

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Sophia Bush took to the The Paley Center For Media’s 33rd Annual PaleyFest LA Presentation of ‘An Evening with Dick Wolf with the stars of Law & Order: SVU, Chicago Fire, P.D., & Med. For the occasion, she slipped on the same $3,345 Stella McCartney’s Ink Kaitlyn Floral Embroidered Shantung Midi Dress Tamera Mowry-Housley originally sported last month:

There were barely any differences in how both Sophia and Tamera styled the frock!

The floral-embroidered midi dress features a plunging square neckline, sleeveless silhouette, empire waist, A-line silhouette, and a rounded hem.

Both ladies looked fab!

What do you think? Who wore it better?

Who Wore It Better? Sophia Bush vs. Tamera Mowry-Housley in Stella McCartney’s Ink Kaitlyn Floral Embroidered Shantung Midi Dress

Sophia

Both ladies looked fab

Tamera

Neither, not feeling the dress

 

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Some of the industry’s most stylish turned up for Barneys New York’s New Downtown Flagship Celebration. Graphic t-shirts, prints, that quintessential all-black NYC go-to, and statement-making accessories were all on display.

Let’s see what they wore!

Shala Monroque paired an on-trend graphic t-shirt, with a stripe flare skirt, strappy pumps, and an adorable, head-turning bag. So cute!

Swizz Beatz uplifted a classic black button-front shirt and grey sweats with a colorful printed bomber jacket and red kicks. I love his style.

Vashtie provided the tunes for the evening, giving a flash of abs in a crop top.

Icon China Machado gave some printed flair to the classic black and white combo, finishing it all with brown lips. This is what 85 looks like kids: take notes!

Shanina Shaik looked every bit the supermodel in a LBD showing a flash of her bra. Isn’t she gorgeous?

Sharam Diniz and Afiya Bennett also demonstrated the power of the LBD. Beautiful women!

Who had your favorite look at the fête?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit Africa?  Mainstream media enforces the negative stereotypes of African living and culture; famine, genocide, war and poverty. Thankfully resources like Visiter L’Afrique are around to highlight the beauty of Africa through the eyes of the travelers and natives.

Visiter L’Afrique is an interactive, digital platform that highlights African culture and tourism.  For those who are visiting Africa, you’re able to share your travel journal.  For the natives, you’re able to give insight on your culture, daily routine and community.  This is a great way for visitors to learn more about the beauty of the continent and for natives to learn how travelers see Africa through their eyes.

The website is a creative way to counter stereotypes that have plagued Africans and their culture for centuries.  Through the journals of the natives and the tourist, positive stories and images of Africa can begin to surface regarding the continent, thus changing the conversation from poverty to beauty.

Visiter L’Afrique was founded by Diane Audrey Ngako, a 24 year old entrepreneur, photographer and journalist.  Her mission for Visiter L’Afrique is for it to be the go-to site for African tourism.  With over 70K followers on Instagram and a strong web presence, I’d say she’s on her way there.

If your travel destination is Africa and you’re looking for guidance on where to go and what to do while you’re there, look at the journal entries on Visiter L’Afrique.  Book your flight and document you travels via the site.  Would you create a journal for your travels?

 

XOXO – Marsha B.