The women of today’s Beauty Crush Wednesday are two women that really pull at my heart strings…and not just because they took a photo with me at New York Fashion Week.

These beauties are known individually as TK Wonder and Ciprianna Quann, but collectively known as the Urban Bush Babes.

The first thing many people flock over is their hair, which, yes, is all theirs. Aside from carving out their niche in the natural hair community and true testaments that people with 4C textured hair CAN grow their hair long with proper nutrition and hair care, both young ladies have fostered individual communities through the platforms of motivational speaking, blogging, modeling and music. IIn addition to being a place for naturalistas to feel welcome and at home, UrbanBushBabe also tackles the worlds of beauty, arts, culture, self-affirmation, and definitely female empowerment. Both women have opened up before on how they were bullied about their hair (which I could definitely relate to), their style, and even opened up about their tumultuous childhood racked with addiction, abuse, and self-worth issues:

In all honesty, these women are beautiful for so much more than their physical aesthetics of beauteous facial features, eclectic style and out-of-this-world hair. Anyone willing to share their story and rise on top to not only better themself, but work to inspire and better the community, is totally worthy of being a beauty crush.“I decided a long time ago that I wasn’t going to let my past decide who I was,” was one of the most powerful quotes of the video, which also reveals the beauty in these women who are opening the door, through their own stories, the issue of mental health and addiction in the Black community. While we can sit and discuss how beautiful these women physically are or covet the locs of hair that fall from their crown, I would say the true beauty lies in the fact they represent hope for other young people in similar situations. That we are not byproducts of our past…we possess the magic to create our future.

I love these women so much and now, maybe you’ve been introduced to two more women you can add to your #BlackGirlMagic/BlackGirlsRock list. So that’s why they’re our Beauty Crush, are they yours?

 

Midweek has come quickly, and boy, am I already ready for the weekend! I always love featuring up and coming artists and designers who rock their work to see how you guys respond! Today, we’ve got Renita from BK, Brooklyn, NY:

“My name is Renita Biddle and I reside in Brooklyn, NY. “ 

“I am a designer, so I often wear my own designs.”

“I describe my style as spontaneous and unconventional chic.”

“I tend to stay away from trends and opt for bold, but whimsical fashion that’s based on an impulse or mood of the moment.”
“Thank you for your amazing, inspiring blog that has set the standard in the fashion realm!”

Okay Renita! You definitely rock a variety of looks with grace and confidence (which as a designer, is EXTREMELY important). I’m diggin’ that red jumper, especially. Ya’ll can check out Renita on IG: @cherubimrb. Let me know! What do you think of her style?

What do you think of Renita from Brooklyn?

NOW THIS IS A BOMBSHELL

She’s unique and I love it!

I enjoyed her submission.

Hmmm….not settling well…

WHAT IS THIS.

 

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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.

Do you ever see a product, and are not exactly sure if they’re Hot! or Hmm…? Such are my feelings towards Givenchy’s $375 Logo Leather Slides:

The design? Hot! There’s seriously nothing more comfortable than a leather slide in the summer. The Givenchy logo adds a dash of chic.

The price? Hmmm…these shoes definitely remind me of those Adidas Slides aka shower shoes that were de rigeur in junior high school.

And if those retail for $30, then you know you’re paying $325 extra to have Givenchy on your footwear. Sigh.


The whole ‘slide’ look has been picking up steam this Spring.



So what do you think? Would you splurge?


If so, do so below:

Kylie Jenner took to Instagram with gal pal Hailey Baldwin while donning a Barbara Bui Pre-Fall 2016 Soft Blue Blazer Mini Dress and $550 Monika Chiang Vesta Sandals in Silver Mesh Calf.

Her sultry blazer boasts a plunging neckline and button details.

The fashionista’s footwear was also on point! Her metallic showstoppers include a lace-up feature, peek-a-boo cutouts and a zip along the back for easy fastening.

The heel rings in at about 3.5-inches. Luckily, these gems are still available – get your own here!

Cute!

Thoughts?

Signing Out — Esmesha

 

Hilary Duff was spotted out and about in Beverly Hills in a pair of $854 Stella McCartney Stretch Denim Overalls:

Her 70’s-inspired overalls feature snap-fastening shoulder straps, a fitted bodice, wide legs, and pressed creases.

So cute!

If you’re up for the splurge, get Hilary’s overalls here.

Thoughts?

It’s just a day before the official launch of Beyoncé’s athleisure line with Topshop—aptly titled Ivy Park. In anticipation of the release, let’s tuck into its first lookbook for Spring!

The debut collection features all the classic sportswear nods: hoodies, flashy logos, crop tops, Bey’s “04” emblazoned on jersey-inspired designs, and more.

Relaxed sweatshirts and cropped toppers are things we’ll all surely start spotting at brunch in no time, though we’ll have to put the actual gear including sport bras and high-waist leggings to the test in the gym.

The collection goes on sale in T-2 days, so get your purchasing finger ready to shop at Ivy Park, Topshop, Nordstrom, and Net-A-Porter.

Will you be buying Ivy Park?

Images: HYPEBAE

The Boudoir trend may be easy for some and hard for others, simply depending on how one wishes to rock the trend.

The runways have been filled time after time with boudoir-inspired outfits, from full out silk robes as coats, satin pajama-esque matching sets and the racy lace that gives off just the right amount of bedtime sex appeal without being TOO risque.

Celebrities have experimented a lot with the trend, but let’s take a look at 25 times in particular the trend really popped!

How do you wear the Boudoir trend? Send your submissions to submissions@fashionbombdaily.com by Thursday to possibly be featured in our popular round up!

Ciara paid a visit to Good Morning America in New York City to announce that she will be co-hosting the 2016 Billboard Music Awards with Ludacris.  The recently engaged songstress looked stunning in a Juan Carlos Obando Fall ’16 Ivory Cape and Jumpsuit:

The deep V-neck, ivory jumpsuit features frill detail on the waistline.  Partnered with wide-leg pants, the floor-length cape creates an airy, whimsical look.

Hot!  This ensemble looks effortless and chic!

 

What do you think?  Hot or Hmm…

 

Hot or Hmm…: Ciara’s Good Morning America Juan Carlos Obando Ivory Cape and Jumpsuit

HOT! HOT! HOT!

Nope! Not feelin’ it!

 

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#HappyTuesday!

As you guys may know, I’m always up for showcasing up-and-coming bloggers. So, after my fellow Fashion Bomb writer Jame forwarded an email to me from these lovely ladies, I figured they’d be a dope pick for the feature.

So, please join me as we get into the fashionable musings of Mife and Etty Dale of Maniera By Dale!

In the email submission, the Mife and Etty wrote, “Manierabydale means style by dale which is derived from our names and the Italian word ‘maniera’. We love colours and are obsessed with monochrome outfits. We try to co-ordinated our outfits and input our different styles into how we dress. Mife is more chick and Etty is more dapper-ish. These days we are obsessed with fur and bright colours. The main element of our style is the ability of us to evolve and incorporate other style elements.  Hope you like it!“

While this stylish duo seem to gravitate towards the simple (yet bold) statements of monochromatic ‘fits, Mife’s and Etty’s personal style shines through within each photo. These Bomb Bloggers live for sultry lace pieces, plunging necklines and tailored bottoms (including trousers and eye-catching midi skirts). In addition to their amazing confidence and contagious positivity, these sisters also manage to incorporate some of the hottest trends into their look without coming off as “trying too hard”.

Slay on, ladies!

Want to know more about these stunning sisters? Well, feel free to check our their Instagram @manierabydale or check out their blog here.

Thoughts?

**FYI: I’m also taking suggestions for future Bomb Bloggers! So, feel free to leave your suggestions in the comments below. Can’t wait to see your recommendations!**

Signing Out — Esmesha