Anika Noni Rose showed out at the Cannes Film Festival with her castmates rocking a $895 Floral Jacquard Dress by Sachin & Babi Noir:
The dress features short-sleeves, sequined floral applique going down the side, and a fitted bodice with a flare skirt.
I absolutely love this dress and can see someone like First Lady Michelle Obama rocking this for Spring!
If you’re willing to drop the bread, you can pick up her dress here.
Thoughts on the dress?
Style icon Lupita Nyong’o graced the red carpet for the Hollywood premiere of her new film The Jungle Book! The actress slayed in a custom ‘fit by J. Crew which features a green v-neck tee and a statement-making gold embellished multi-slit skirt.
Lupita topped off her look with matching gold sandals, delicate jewels and flawless makeup.
Lupita’s younger brother Peter was also in attendance!
So fab!
What are your thoughts?
Signing Out — Esmesha
Happy Tuesday ya’ll!
The start of this week has been slow but I’m back at it with another Bomb Blogger! So, join me as we get into the stylish musings showcasing Nike of Specs and Blazers!
Our girl Nike is a Los Angeles-based fashion blogger who defines herself as a “nomadic soul eternally in pursuit of happiness“. I discovered this style maven on my favorite social media platform (yep, you guessed it – Instagram, lol) and I instantly realized that her page was one of the best I’ve seen in quite some time. With over 37, 000 followers and a knack for flawless photography, this chick is the epitome of class at it’s best.
If I had to sum up Nike’s style in one word, I’d simply label it as elegant. No matter what she wears – this fashionista always manages to make her threads look like a million bucks. Whether she’s uplifting neon-drenched cutout pieces or fashion-forward denim culottes, Nike is serves a gentle reminder that trends don’t have to overshadow your personal style. Her go-to pieces include furry accents, gorgeous prints and eye-catching statement pieces.
Slay on, hun!
Want to know more about Nike of Specs and Blazers? Well, check out her dope blog here or follow this dazzling diva on Instagram @specsandblazers!
Thoughts on today’s BB?
Signing Out — Esmesha
If you’re anything like me (and love to discover up-and-coming talent), Puksie’s Wardrobe should be on your style radar! The US-based designer specializes in ready-to-wear ankara clothing and their designs are the truth. While perusing their online site, I stumbled upon this gorgeous Gabby Iro & Buba Gold and Fuchsia Embellished Wrap Dress and the rest is history!
This boldly-hued number uplifts a deep v-wrap top, Italian silk, graduated gold embellishment and a thigh-high slit.
Available for $180, this dress is perfect for all your upcoming events! See additional purchasing details here.
Puksie’s Wardrobe also has a dope variety of other products. Check out their official site here! or follow them on the ‘Gram @puksieswardrobe.
What do you think?
Signing Out — Esmesha
Jourdan Dunn showed us how she gets fit on the ‘gram—mid-move in a $115 Live the Process Baby Pink V Wrap-Effect Stretch-Supplex® Sports Bra and $145 Leggings:
Her sport bra is crafted from baby-pink stretch-Supplex®. It boasts a wrap-effect front, has low to medium support, an elasticated underband, and adjustable crossover straps.
Her matching leggings feature a flattering wrap-effect ‘V’ waistband.
Werk Jourdan!
If you’re up for the splurge, get Jourdan’s bra here and leggings here.
Thoughts?
This is a manic Monday in the fashion world in every sense of the phrase! In the latest designer news, Ohne Titel has decided to shutter:
The brand gained quite a lot of traction last month, due to the image that MAC posted of model Aamito Lagum on its Instagram—a picture taken at the brand’s Fall 2016 show.
And that autumnal assort will not go into production. Floral Gill and Alexa Adams have had trouble securing outside investors as their business has expanded, as reported by Business of Fashion.
We’ve featured the brand numerous times as celebs including Amber Rose, Adrienne Bailon, Shay Mitchell, and Jennifer Hudson are all fans.
As for what’s next for Gill and Adams? “We have at least 10 really interesting options in the works. Some plans involve working together and some do not,” said the former to BOF. “A different conversation with the customer and a different way of doing fashion,” are just some of the possibilities.
What do you think?
After the I Heart Radio Music Awards, Karrueche Tran and Serayah hit the town to unwind. For the occasion, Karrueche rocked a $317 Diesel Cropped Patchwork Jacket, $168 matching skirt, and $795 Gucci Supreme Sandals.
Serayah kept on the same Nicolas Jebran dress she wore to the awards show. Karrueche rocked the same hair and makeup, and anchored her look with a Nasty Gal bra top (previously worn here and here).
Her Jacket boasts light blue tones and a patchwork design.
Her skirt has a front button closure and a coordinating pattern.
Her shoes are so fabulously 90’s, no? They boast a monogram print and orange/red accents.
See an adaptation of Serayah’s look from Jebran’s Summer 2015 collection:
Serayah’s look is not available for purchase, but if you like Karrueche’s look, get it here:
Thoughts?
A while back, we reported on the various rumors that circulated in the media of Balmain’s tentative selling. While many thought it was JUST a rumor mill, it would seem that Balmain really is looking to sell (at the hands of the current heirs to the empire, and not by the decision of Rousteing). It seems those rumors may, in fact, be true and that there may possibly be an interested party we all know: Valentino.
The Italian fashion house Valentino has reportedly offered 500 million euros (569 million dollars) to buy Pierre Balmain, according to a recent report from the French newspaper Les Echos.
Among the other possible offers, there’s a Chinese group and an American investor interested in the French brand, although names have not fully been disclosed. A decision from the current heirs has to be made by Thursday whether to accept one of the three offers.
Is this the end of the Rousteing/Balmain Army era? What will Balmain look like if it’s taken under Valentino?
The Black Girls Rock! Awards show was as electric as the red carpet, with performances by Brandy, Jazmine Sullivan, Monica Brown, and Lauryn Hill (tune in to BET tomorrow at 8pm to see it for yourself!). Ms. Hill closed out the show, and serenaded the crowd with a few of her newer songs wearing a look from Marni’s Spring 2016 collection:
She was joined by energetic dancers wearing African printed skirts. It was a beautiful display.
The dress was modeled with similar bangles over brown pants and a black sleeveless mock neck top.
Lauryn is certainly doing her own thing, and you can’t be mad at that!
What do you think?
Not a week goes by without a fashion shakeup, does it? With Hedi Slimane having exited his post at YSL, the industry was abuzz with who would step up to fill the role. Anthony Vaccarello was the front runner and having just announced his departure from Versus Versace, the designer has officially been named the new Creative Director for the iconic French fashion house.
Vaccarello has made quite the name for himself in the industry, having launched his eponymous label almost seven years ago. He’s known for his daring and sultry silhouettes—signatures that end up on the red carpet every time we blink an eye.
Of his appointment, Francesca Bellettini, Yves Saint Laurent President and Chief Executive, said “His modern, pure aesthetic is the perfect fit for the maison.”
Vaccarello will suspend design of his own line to give all his efforts and energy to Saint Laurent. We can only guess that his celeb fans will now opt for the French fashion house due to this news.
His first collection for the brand will debut in October with the Spring 2017 shows.
And this all means that there will be a new Creative Director at Versus Versace. Word should come quite soon given the speed of the YSL announcement.
Thoughts on the news?
