There’s been a revival of 90’s-inspired trends over the past few months. Since the grunge-filled presentations at New York Fashion Week (including Alexander Wang and Dries Van Noten), the fascination with this era has caused quite a stir in the style industry. We’ve whipped out out our crop tops, Doc Martens and “around the waist” ties… But, the fabric chokers??

So, help us out as we try to decipher whether we’re rocking or knocking this rocker-chic accent.

Gigi Hadid rocked her choker for a night out on the town. While pairing it with a monochromatic look and funky lace-ups, she pulled the trend off effortlessly.

Yesterday, LaLa Anthony served it up for the ‘Gram as she embrace more softer hues. Slay, hunty!

Let’s not forget about the Fenty x Puma Fall 2016 runway show! This presentation was was loaded with references to the beloved 90’s.

Our girl Karrueche offered a more playful spin on the fabric choker. While donning a thinner version and Aquazzura’s adorable pom-pom sandals, she added a personal touch to a simple ‘fit. Cute!

And, last up, we have Rihanna! The fashionista turned heads in a risque high-slit Tom Ford number and a matching white choker. Gorg, no?

Rock It! Or Knock It?: What do you think of the fabric chokers trend?

Yeeessss! Rock it!

Nah, I don’t get it. Knock it!

 

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Signing Out — Esmesha

Tinashe is the latest starlet to exclusively collaborate with M.A.C Cosmetics. Known for partnering with mega-watt stars like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Mariah Carey, this time around M.A.C Cosmetics is focused on emerging talents with a new series entitled “Future Forward,” partnering with the next generation of musicians on limited-edition beauty products.

Tinashe designed her own eyeshadow palette of 9 shades ranging from “steely neutral [to] simmering night shades.” From the packaging design to the names of each shade, Tinashe was highly involved in the creation of the palette entitled the “Times Nine Palette.” Each color takes it name from one of the songs from her repertoire, including “All Hands On Deck,” “Black Water,” and “Flame.” For $32.00, you can pick up her eyeshadow palette online today!

 

Tinashe is joined by fellow artists Halsey, Dej Loaf, and Lion Babe, who each created their own limited-edition products with M.A.C Cosmetics, which will roll out over the next few weeks. Rapper Dej Loaf designed a rosy-nude lipgloss that will launch April 15 and will retail for $15. Halsey created a matte lipstick in a gunmetal shade for $17 (available today!) and Lion Babe’s Jillian Hervey will reveal her metallic gold Liquidlast Liner for $21 on April 28.

Will you be buying Tinashe x M.A.C Times Nine Eyeshadow Palette?

Source: M.A.C Cosmetics

Kanye West’s scribble graffiti jacket may just not be his own.

The rapper turned fashion designer is currently under fire for his denim jacket most recently sold in “The Life of Pablo” pop-up shop in New york earlier this month, mostly for its resemblance to a similar jacket from the 90s worn by Tweeky Dave, a famous runaway youth from Los Angeles who has now passed away. The main uproar comes from San Francisco-based multimedia artist Jim Goldberg, who featured Dave in his book, Raised by Wolves, in 1995, and who now claims that West stole the look and has amassed wealth from the jacket without properly attributing credit to Dave and his legacy.

“For the jacket to become sold as fashion — it really put me over the edge,” said Goldberg. “The spirit and intention of Kanye could be right, but the manner in which he is presenting it is wrong. All meaning has been lost. [He’s] forgetting history — not acknowledging where that design came from is wrong.”

Hmm…while none can defiantly say that West was inspired by Dave’s jacket specifically for his collection, we can definitely relate to stories of a history or importance of something to a specific culture being forgotten by a designer who showcases it in their latest campaign (cultural appropriation, anyone?) . Plus, it’s very much so possible that West COULD have taken Dave’s jacket for inspiration, seeing as how he has been seeing wearing a Tweeky Dave replica jacket before.

“Ultimately all I would want from them is acknowledgement of Dave, and maybe they give something to homeless kids,” he told i-D, who noted that Goldberg apparently plans to take legal action.

Do you think Kanye West should credit his source of inspiration for a collection? Rather, should he financially be held responsible for the remembrance and significance of those involved in the original inspiration or photo that possibly incited inspiration for his jacket that has helped him make over $1 million dollars?

The BeyHive is something fierce.

Today, with Beyonce’s massive Ivy Park announcement, tweets were being shot off a mile a minute. One that got its fair share of attention? A missive from Lululemon who responded to Twitter user GoodGuySly’s question “is ivy park supposed to be like lululemon?“

The result was understandably a riot. For context, the Canadian athleisure brand is known for being one of the bigger names in the market, that’s true. But creators, or proprietors of the entire athleisure movement, they are not.
https://twitter.com/taaaaaaylornp/status/715597237708005378

https://twitter.com/kibyonce/status/715591481923387393

https://twitter.com/YonceDash/status/715591711595044865

In fact, just yesterday the brand was releasing a statement about how they hoped to double their sales to a whopping $4 billion by the year 2020. Of those sales they hope to obviously beef up their consumer base. Men are a key component of that strategy.

https://twitter.com/franergia/status/715579732209831937

https://twitter.com/lknmre/status/715575392296259586

 

With that in mind, it’s pretty curious that the social media team would issue a #hottake like this about Beyonce. Why even wade into those waters? The worst part: while responding to people calling out the shade, it seems some of the tweets got even shadier.

https://twitter.com/lululemon/status/715568335560314880

It’s an interesting tactic for sure but we’re not sure that’s going to help them at all if they are hoping to gain fans. We’ve all seen the effects of messing with the BeyHive.

https://twitter.com/carIisIe/status/715598790863020033

 

Keyshia Cole Hosted “R&B Tuesdays” at Aroma in Atlanta last night, and kept it saucy in the same $189 Just Enaj ‘Jennifer’ Bodycon Dress previously spied on Jennifer Williams and Malaysia Pargo.

Interestingly enough, all women chose to mix high and low, accessorizing with Giuseppe Zanotti sandals. Keyshia sported the brand’s $2,660 Rhinestone Pavé Chain Leather Sandal, Malaysia rocked $1,595 ever popular gold leafed Coline beauts, and Jennifer tip toed in $1,780 Serpentine inspired heels.
 Leaving just enough to the imagination, this long sleeve mini dress features gold grommet details throughout the front, a high neck and cutout front bottom detailing.

I think they all look hot, but a few Instagrammers shaded them for wearing knock off Mugler, calling the Just Enaj version cheap and tacky (the original Fall 2015 dress, beloved by Khloe Kardashian, Vivica a Fox, and more, rings in at around $2,500).
What do you think?

Who Wore it Better? Keyshia Cole vs. Jennifer Williams vs. Malaysia Pargo in Just Enaj’s ‘Jennifer’ Bodycon Gold Grommet Dress and Giuseppe Zanotti Sandals

Keyshia Cole

Jennifer Williams

Malaysia Pargo

They all look great!

Hmm…looks cheap and tacky!

 

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*See the original Mugler dress here:

Images: Prince Williams/ATLPics/Instagram

Karrueche Tran is busy as a bee!

The stylist/actress attended the premiere for her new film A Weekend with the Family while uplifting a $550 Zeena Zaki Golden Off-the-Shoulder Dress with Lace-up Detailing and Tom Ford sandals.

Karrueche’s bright ensemble boasts a fitted silhouette and a thigh-high slit. Cop your own version here.

And, hey Marques Houston!

She looks great!

Signing Out — Esmesha

I love our International community of Bombers and Bombshells! Today I’m featuring Zim from Lagos, Nigeria:

She says, “Hi , my name is Zim and I’m from Lagos, Nigeria.”

“I’m an accountant and also a designer . “

“My style is classy meets colorful .”

““I have an obsession with pretty dresses .”

“I make all my clothes and  just recently started my fashion label ,and I’m glad I did .”Check out her other looks below:

Zim!!!!! You slaaaaaay girl. I love all your looks, your style is everything you said it is, and I’ll definitely be hitting you up for some clothes 😉 Ya’ll stay up with Zim on her personal IG: @zimeee and also her clothing line @zimeee_clothing. Hot! What do you guys think of Zim’s style?

What do you think of Zim from Lagos?

SHE’S AMAZING, BOMBSHELL.

Go girl, love your style!

Great Style.

I’ll give her a passing grade…

UGH, no.

 

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I think Keyshia Cole has literally done every single hairstyle one could imagine.

Although it seems she’s settled into the blonde for long-term now, Keyshia has rocked every color of blonde, red, brown, black and all the colors inbetween.

She stepped on the scene rocking out reds and blonde mixtures, but eventually decided to stick with one or the other. Sometimes we shook our heads in discontent, other times we snapped our fingers and “yaaaaas’ed” at her styling choices.

She had some phases where I’m not sure what exactly her hairstyle inspiration was, but nonetheless she transitioned time after time:

HOWEVER, nowadays she’s looking the best she has in a long time, settling into beautiful shades of blonde and highlights to accent her (truly) beautiful facial features.

Want to see the different hairstyles Keyshia’s rocked over the years? Check out our curated gallery where she show all the shades, hues and style’s of the singer’s hair over the years!

What do you think? What was your favorite look on Keyshia Cole?

The wait is over! Well, not totally. Images of Beyoncé’s athleisure line with Topshop, Ivy Park, have been released: 200 pieces to spend your coins on.

Included in the debut assortment? Flip-over waistband leggings, boldly hued sport bras, sultry, mesh-accented bodysuits, and functional patterned jackets taking on the honeycomb motif for all the Beyhivers around the world.

There are also thigh-high, varsity-inspired socks (you can expect to see those all over the streets next month) and leggings in both low, mid, and high-rise.

Prices range from $30 – $200, so there’s something for everyone when it comes to price points. You can pick up the goods at IvyPark.com, Topshop, Net-A-Porter, and Nordstrom in just a couple of weeks.

Check out a video about the brand below.

Will you be picking up Ivy Park?

Images: VOGUE.com and Ivy Park