Every once in a while, we get a bomb blogger or duo who want to also be featured for Fashion Bombshell of the Day, so of course we have to show the whole family love! Today we’ve got a submission from Michelle on her daughter, Mori from Glenside, Pennsylvania:
She says, “My name is Michelle and you’re looking at the face of “That Black Chic” Mori.” We are a mother-daughter blogging team hailing from right outside the City of Brotherly love.”
“I make the clothes and Mori wears the clothes, that’s how we roll.”
“Mori is not locked into one particular style and is willing to try anything once, it also doesn’t hurt that her Momma usually buys her new shoes for the outfits that I make and use on the blog.”
“I am a fabric mix-ologist and big bold in your face prints are what we like to showcase on the blog.”
“We are usually on the same vibe when it comes to fashion and I don’t think she’ll ever be too old to call me and get my opinion on an outfit.”
“Clothing is art and I am a artist sharing my craft with the help of my daughter.”
“Thanks for the consideration!”
Wow! I dig your looks, especially that printed matching suit. Chic! Stay up to date with Mori and Michell on IG: ThatBlackchic and their site, www.thatblackchic.com. What do you guys think of Mori’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.
Wigs were on the menu for Balmain’s Fall 2016 collection with supermodels including Lineisy Monteiro, Ysaunny Brito, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Alessandra Ambrosio swapping their coveted hair colors and lengths in real-time for opposite shades. Naturally, the iconic French fashion house’s smoldering fashion was also present with lace mini dresses cinched at the waist, skintight skinny trousers, sheer mesh stripes, and cleverly-placed cutouts in abundance—anchored with come-hither thigh-high boots and modern takes on the buckle-accented loafer.
Olivier Rousteing loves a good ruffle—so do his legion of fans all over the globe and fashion at large quite honestly. He spread the dainty detail across high-neck blouses for a Victorian feel, sheer lace midi dresses for that quintessential Balmain sexiness, the top of a corseted dress for a modern take on boning, and a white lace jumpsuit that was a bit of 70’s and a lot to take in.
Fringe moved down the catwalk on a black long-sleeve gown on Ming Xi that would’ve been a dream on the Oscars red carpet, a flirty white mini dress that will surely be worn by a bride-to-be at one of her many pre-wedding festivities, a cold-shoulder top that could give life to even the most pared-down jeans and shoes, and a stunner on Gigi that screamed “Cannes”.
Texture was introduced on thigh-baring mini skirts in both fur and feathers, while a cozy cutout topper made the case for wearability.
And color play was a point of focus, with Rousteing showing vignettes grouped by hue or lack thereof. Morticia Addams would’ve been impressed with the range of all-black ensembles. She wasn’t much for functionality, but we fashion girls can appreciate the appearance of black tights as anchors.
Baby blue wasn’t decidedly Fall, but it felt fresh with suede lace-up mini skirts, a stripe suit, one of the brand’s signature mesh and fringe beauts, and a zip-front dress in a romantic brocade.
And pink was just as frilly and girly as most associate with the shade. Ruffles, lace, cutouts, form-fitting silhouettes: some of the most powerful and unabashedly sultry getups in the whole collection.
A Fall collection wouldn’t be complete without outerwear. The coats and jackets shown were strong and surprisingly wearable: waist-cinching belts not required, though they will certainly accentuate your figure.
This was the trademark Balmain way that Rousteing has forged since his time at the brand: strength, jaw-dropping details, an attention to form, and sky-high luxury. We’re pretty sure the Kardashians are already figuring out what they want from the assortment: especially as Kanye West and Kris Jenner sat front row. Get ready to see these looks on the red carpet in 3…2…1…
Kelly Rowland was spotted at the Fall 2016 Balmain presentation! The songstress/actress slayed in a Suede Chocolate Long Sleeve Mini Dress from the brand’s Spring 2016 collection. The beauty also paired her look with matching lace-up booties and neutral makeup.
Jourdan Dunn modeled the ‘fit on the runway with colorful heels.
She looks great!
What do you think?
**Check out the amazing pics she posted on Instagram!**
Could the future of New York Fashion Week be in serious trouble?
Well, according to the CFDA (The Council of Fashion Designers of America), some vital changes are going to be made to one of the busiest times of year.
We all knew something was up when the Council posted this cryptic message on their Instagram earlier this morning…
And, (of course) people made judgments and spilled their own grand ideas regarding the future of New York Fashion Week.
As followers anxiously awaited, the CFDA soon released the official statement below:
“In recent years, evolutions in technology, consumer behaviors and needs, weather and physical seasons, and retail have challenged the role and impact of the current Fashion System:
As the organization representing American designers and the organizer of the official New York Fashion Week schedule, it is CFDA’s responsibility to evaluate the purpose of New York Fashion Week. The intent of the CFDA study undertaken with The Boston Consulting Group in January was to question the status quo for our market, stimulate a dialogue in the American fashion industry and, and move towards long-term solutions together.
The unanimous consensus among our interviewees: the time is ripe for change in our market. ‘In-season relevancy’ emerged as a recurring idea. Beyond fashion shows, the delivery cycle and subsequent markdown cadence at retail emerged as a critical issue that needs to be addressed in our market to better match the actual, physical season and our consumers’ behaviors and needs.”
Although I attended for the first time for the Fall 2016 presentations, I can really understand the question of in-season relevancy. In addition, I’ve also heard a few fashion insiders previously address the need for change.
I kinda think NYFW is passé. Why go through all the hubbub when you can watch everything online? Of course the shows are fun, but nothing more than postering and primping (and a time for celebrities to get their shine).
To view the full study from the CFDA, see more here.
If you’re anything like me, you started prepping your closet for a new spring wardrobe weeks ago. But, if you haven’t gotten quite that far yet, today’s What to Wear creations are especially for you.
As it’s no surprise, florals are the go-to print for Spring. Switch things up by adding a little pleat or ruffle detail. To get into the trend, dress up a pair of distressed skinny jeans with a white pleated blouse and a floral print blazer.
Complete the look with a pair of embellished blush sandals, a leather box bag, a wide brim fedora, and oversized sunglasses.
Bomber jackets are a Spring must-have. Dress up this wardrobe staple with a floral print blouse and white skinny jeans.
A silver metallic pump, black monogramme tassel-embellished shoulder bag, and polished jewelry bring this sporty chic look together.
Opt for striking-hot hues in a matching crop top and pencil skirt set.
Add extra flavor with a lime suede pump, Pandora Box mini bag, and gold chain-link earrings.
Upgrade your monochromatic wardrobe with a black and white off-the-shoulder top and pleated ivory shorts.
Give the look a chic finish with a pair of striped canvas platform sandals and a mini colorblock cross body bag.
Make your outfit pop in a pair of high waist trousers and a pink cashmere sweater.
Let your accessories do the talking with a rainbow striped leather shoulder bag, yellow patent leather pumps, and gold interlocking earrings.
And that’s it for today’s style suggestions. Which look is more your sartorial speed for Spring? Be sure to follow me on Instagram @StyleIsMyObsession for more stylish wardrobe and outfit suggestions. Based in LA and need personal styling? E-mail me at Danielle@FashionBombDaily.com
There’s no denying the vibrations of the “see-now, buy-now” movement in fashion right now. Designers in New York City, London, and Milan already committed to selling select pieces from their Fall collections, while many in Paris took a firm stand on holding fast to the traditional schedule and way of doing things—save for Courreges and Paco Rabanne thus far. Naturally, we all wondered how a brand like H&M would respond to this momentous change, given the brand’s position as one of the biggest fast-fashion retailers in the world and its ability to morph runway designs into affordable pieces months after the originals walk down the runway.
Funnily enough, the Studio line won’t be buying into the idea—at least not yet. It wants to stick to the collection’s mantra, which was created as a stage for its designers to flex their prowess outside of nonstop retail pressures. And the show was a full-on production, even boasting a choir whose booming voices rung out as the looks made their way down the catwalk.
The cast was a roster of heavy hitters with supermodels Pat Cleveland, Amber Valletta, Jourdan Dunn, Ashley Graham, and more posing in the ensembles. The assemblage was an ode to Swedish heritage with ankle-length colorful, embroidered frocks giving a nod to traditional Swedish folk dresses and an artful take on the print of the lynx on diaphanous trousers, tunics, and even a jumpsuit.
A taste of the exotic and gesture to modernity were given with python thigh-high boots, cropped trousers, a short-sleeve moto jacket, and waist-cinching belt in both natural and red hues. Wide-brimmed hats with intricate beading topped off each look.
The 80’s were captured with pinstripe bustiers, high-waist roomy pants, power suits, and double-slit pencil skirts.
The designs will hit H&M stores and its online shopping portal in September. Like everything else the brand puts out, they’re sure to go fast.
Despite the various conversations that have circulated around Hollywood on the necessity and importance of diversity for media (especially over the past few weeks while gearing up for the Oscars), it seems one thing was slightly overlooked in the conversation: Promoting diversity WITHIN various minority groups. Well, that conversation resurfaced yesterday when the new Nina Simone biopic ad came out, showing a very darkened-up Zoe Saldana in the role.
While many people (self included) were ecstatic about the theater debut of the film (set for April 22), others were discontent by the casting of Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone, for various reasons.
One of the biggest reasons for the discontent, however, became more apparent from the ad, where it was clearly evident that Saldana’s skin had been darkened with makeup to better reflect the melanin of Nina Simone. Although some may say that there’s nothing wrong with that, the first thing that jumped in my mind was, So…they couldn’t have found a darker-skinned actress to play the role?
Why did the casting directors, producers and screen writers not consider nor think a woman of Simone’s actual skin color could play this role, but instead re-institute a similar idea of ‘blackface’ to the screen, this time using an actual woman of color (and in case some will argue this is not an example of black face, it’s still using makeup to portray a skin tone that is not one’s own).
Twitter user @Dart_Adams asked, “Why did they DARKEN Zoe Saldana rather than cast a darker actress since it was such a crucial part of Nina Simone’s story?”
Was Saldana the only woman of color that could be found to tackle Nina Simone’s story? Was she the only woman of color in Hollywood willing to take on the role of one of America’s greatest musician activists of the 20th century?
@AntheaButler joked, “That Zoe Saldana pic as Nina Simone looks like the blackface of a bad Halloween or frat party.” For her part, Saldana has yet to respond to the backlash over the film’s new poster.
Now, don’t misunderstand that it is wonderful that Zoe Saldana has been given this opportunity to bring something to the role of Ms. Simone, and that this much better than the alternative (a non-black actress playing Simone). However… were there no other options that could have presented opportunities for more diversity of black women in Hollywood?
Scenarios like this make one wonder why you don’t see many dark-skinned women in roles (even with the increase of diversity over the years), but still, how can you neglect a darker-skinned actress a role of another woman with her hue?
“We understand that there are these beauty issues,”Lanita Jacobs, an anthropology teacher at the University of Southern California, remarked on Zoe as Nina, “and sometimes what sanctions people’s right to speak on these kind of issues is whether they have had experiences born of what it means to have kinky hair, or to have wide noses or darker skin. Nina’s music taps into a certain kind of awareness born of the way she looks.”
Jacobs says casting the fair-skinned Saldana, then darkening her with makeup and giving her a prosthetic nose and an Afro wig, is particularly offensive to women who have had to struggle with acceptance because of their own dark complexions.
People online have even made suggestions that Viola Davis, Uzo Aduba, or Lupita Nyong’o would have been more admirable selections.
Davis has spoken out before on discrimination she has faced in Hollywood, not jut for her age or gender or race, but specifically, by her being a darker woman of color. “When you do see a woman of color onscreen, the paper-bag test is still very much alive and kicking. That’s the whole racial aspect of colorism: If you are darker than a paper bag, then you are not sexy, you are not a woman, you shouldn’t be in the realm of anything that men should desire.” (TheGrio)
What do you think of Zoe Saldana being cast in a role of a woman who faced constant prejudice due to her dark skin? Is this morally a huge flag about the lack of diversity within our black acting community, or should we just be happy about the opportunity and keep moving forward?
She says, “My name is Michelle and you’re looking at the face of “That Black Chic” Mori.”
We are a mother-daughter blogging team hailing from right outside the City of Brotherly love.”
