We couldn’t help but shake up Instagram the other night when we covered Bonang Matheba at the South African Film and Television Awards.

While many of you were ecstatic that we showcased an international style star, a few of you wanted to know exactly who she was. Thus, we decided to delve into her background and make her our Beauty Crush Wednesday!

Matheba is a woman of many gifts and talents, and her accolades are both numerous and impressive! Aside from being one of four brand ambassadors for Revlon (she made history by becoming the ONLY Revlon face outside of the US), she also owns her own Entertainment company,  is a presenter on SA’s Daily Lifestyle/Talk show ‘Afternoon Express’, and also plays host on SA’s Premier Lifestyle Show Top Billing. In addition, she is a presenter on Clash Of The Choirs South Africa, is an on-air presenter of the popular radio show,“The Front Row’ on Metro FM, and is the first South African to launch her own online reality show. Whoa.

As if all that wasn’t enough to keep her busy, Bonang also owns her own clothing and lingerie line and has won numerous style and fashion awards, including a “Most Glamorous Women in South Africa” award by Glamour Magazine.

All of her accomplishments are wonderful, but we made Bonang Matheba our Beauty Crush Wednesday for the tenacity and willpower that’s clearly evident for any person to go out and chase their dreams as she has. She is living proof that you can definitely tackle all that you put your mind to, and that limitations such as resources, age, race, gender, or whatever else can only stop you if you let it!

A consummate media maven, she definitely inspires us! She’s our Beauty Crush Wednesday, is she yours?!

See her in motion below:

Comedienne Jenny McCarthy and husband Donnie Wahlberg packed on the PDA as the A&E Donnie Loves Jenny stars shared a few laughs, drinks, and saucy confessions with Andy Cohen on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live.

Opting for a color to match her bold personality, Jenny splurged on this $2,395 cobalt blue Victoria Beckham Matte Crepe Curve Neck Fitted Dress.

This silk-cotton number features back enclosure with a zipper that runs the length of the dress, and an eye-catching neckline that adds a little whimsy to this classic silhouette.  The hemline stops right at the knee, making legs appear longer.  

Jenny completed her look with a $300 (previously $999) pair of black Giuseppe Zanotti ‘Lilith’ Strappy Sandals.
 
These sexy suede stilettos feature a triple-strapped buckle enclosure and an intimidating 4.7 inch heel.  Unfortunately, the black ones have become quite the haute commodity.  But other colors are available.Looks like fun times were definitely had by all.  If you’re feeling a little spendthrifty and want to lavish yourself a bit, you can get the dress here, and the sandals here.

 Such an adorable and hilarious couple.  What do you think of Jenny McCarthy’s look?

Chrissy Teigen has been killing her maternity looks, no?
The mommy to be went for casual, however, for a night out with hubby John in $35 Preggo Leggings:

The fun stretchy pants grow with you as you grow, and come in a chic assortment of colors.

Get a pair of your own at PreggoLeggings.com.

Pregnant chic Bombshells, what do you think?

Welcome back everyone! Every once in a while, I got to put on for my hometown, so today I happily present Sharnice from D.C.:

She says, ” Hello I’m Sharnice Breeden and I’m from Washington, D.C.”

“I wear my heart on my sleeve.”

“My motto is “dress how you feel!” “

“My style is a reflection of my mood, thoughts, and imagination.”

“I get my style inspiration from everywhere.”

“Being from Washington DC, we are in the perfect area to get influences from places everywhere; north and south.”

“I am a big fan of blending the old with the new, pairing today’s trends with vintage pieces and even pairing something conservative with something more playful.”

Love this Queen! You and your locs are beautiful! You definitely show how versatile a style collection can be (because Lord knows D.C. weather is always up in the air!) Cute! Ya’ll stay up on Sharnice’s style on IG:@niecydotcom. But let us know, what do you think of her style?

 

What do you think of Sharnice from D.C.?

Go girl! Bombshell!

Wow, I loved her style, but not yet a Bombshell.

I loved a few.

Nothing really….

Naaaaaah.

 

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FLOTUS Michelle Obama has been killin’ it, no?

The fashion favorite attended a Cuban MLB exhibition game (with the entire Obama family) in a $595 Tory Burch Silk Wrap Dress while uplifting matching gold accessories.

Her casual look is inspired by American Southwest colors and features a hidden zipper, a v-neckline and a relaxed fit. In addition, the crossover bodice extends into a flowy pleated skirt. So classy!

President Obama was in high spirits as he cheered on the teams.

It’s good to see the fam hanging out!

Purchase your own version of the FLOTUS ‘s dress here.

Thoughts?

 

Signing Out– Esmesha

We first featured South African songstress Lira back in November and the beauty is back as the face of Bobbi Brown’s South African Cosmetics 2016 Campaign:

Of her choice, Bobbi says, “I’m excited and incredibly proud to have Lira as an influencer for our brand in South Africa.” She continues, “I’m in awe of her inspirational life story and her strong commitment to giving back. Her positive attitude, natural beauty and confidence represent the brand’s philosophy of ‘be who you are beauty’.”

Lira is the brand’s first South African influencer, which is major! As part of her role, she will appear in print editorials and online promotional advertisements for the brand.

The Johannesburg-born stunner is just as excited about the news as we are. “I’m thrilled to be the first African to formally collaborate with this global brand. I love Bobbi’s makeup and I admire how her products bring out the individual beauty in every woman and how easy she makes it for all women to look and feel their best.”

What’s even better is that the campaign will be shot in Johannesburg, with Lira clad in designs from South African designers including Loin Cloth & Ashes by Anissa Mpungwe.

Lira’s new album also comes out in just two days. You can pre-order it here.

Thoughts on the news?

After a pretty stylish trip through Cuba wearing Naeem Khan and Carolina Herrera, the First Lady is off to Buenos Aires, Argentina with the rest of her family. For her deplaning, the ever stylish Michelle Obama wore a modified Narcisco Rodriguez Spring 2016 purple and amber mineral dye printed dress.

This isn’t the first time that FLOTUS has worn Rodriguez. In fact, she most notably wore the Cuban-American’s designs when her husband won his presidential bid in 2008.

To wear this Spring 2016 dress though, a few alterations were in order from the original version that was shown in the runway show and is available for sale. A belt turns the design into more of a fit and flare silhouette while sleeves up the modesty levels.

Fab as always, Mrs. Obama!

What do you think?

Kendall Jenner stopped through NYC yesterday for the celebration of the launch of Estee Lauder’s latest beauty range (she is an ambassador for the brand, after all), donning metallic pumps by Gianvito Rossi and a black jumpsuit from Balmain’s Pre-Fall 2016 collection:

Worn quite differently than the model, Kendall’s outfit really showed the plunging V neckline of the crop top with the sheer underlay and fancy embellishments removed.

I definitely think she’s one of the more stylish amongst the family and I love this love!

What do you think of Kendall’s Balmain look? Hot or Hmm?

 

Hot! or Hmmm: Kendall Jenner’s Estee Lauder Beauty Launch’s Balmain Black Jumpsuit and Gianvitto Rossi Metallic Heels

Hot! She sizzles.

Hmm, I like it better on the model.

 

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Kanye West was back on Twitter yesterday with his latest press release. This time it was about his Life of Pablo pop-up shop in New York City.

https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/712423750520721408

The surprise boutique was open on Wooster Street this weekend with merchandise available from his The Life of Pablo album. This was the first time the pieces were available since the creative’s Madison Square Garden Yeezy Season 3 event. The shop hosted everything from screen-printed t-shirts for $45 to hoodies for $95 and bomber jackets for $350. It seems the denim jacket topped out the price range at $400.

The prices were tons more affordable than the already released Yeezy collections so they understandably moved quite a bit faster.

https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/712416940711669761

But, as Kanye is Kanye, the event wasn’t just some mediocre success; according to him it was a blow out. And what is a blow out for Kanye West if not a chance to give the middle finger to his haters? Taking to Twitter, the musician/designer claimed a run away (and possibly unprecedented) success.

https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/712417183473782785

A milli Kanye? If the figure is true, maybe he should lay off the Yeezy seasons and devote his time to album-themed pop ups. Seems tons more profitable and a hell of a lot easier to us.

Did you get a chance to stop by the pop-up? Did you want to?