Kendall Jenner was spotted out and about in NYC, sporting a Zimmermann Blue Trench, $295 Balenciaga Skinny Scarf, Level 99 Coated Skinnies, $1,350 Givenchy Black Leather Boots, and Sally Lapointe Fur Flap Bag:
Her sold-out scarf features an on-trend skinny shape.
Her boots boast a sculpted heel with a contrast red top peeking through.
Recreate Kendall’s look with the below pieces.
She never disappoints!
Would you wear it?
One thing’s for sure, Karrueche is workin’! Fresh off the high of her makeup collaboration with Colour Pop Cosmetics, the model/actress is rumored to be a new judge on America’s Next Top Model. According to Page Six, not only is Karrueche going to be a judge, Gigi Hadid or Kendall Jenner are in the talks to be the host of the modeling competition show.
America’s Next Top Model was canceled by The CW last year and later picked up by VH1. The premise of the show will remain the same but the formula will be revamped. While Tyra Banks will no longer serve as the host, she will remain the executive producer.
I don’t know about you, but i’ll definitely be tuned in if these rumors are true! How about you? Will you be watching America’s Next Top Model if Karrueche is a judge?
XOXO – Marsha B.
Keeping up with our coverage of phenomenal female entrepreneurs, we sat down with Vanessa Bannerman, Head of Merchandising and Operations at Christie Brown, a Ghanaian luxury womenswear brand, to hear her story on Breaking Into Fashion!
Born and raised in Ghana and Canada, Vanessa met Christie Brown creative director and founder Aisha Ayensu during her high school years. They reconnected in 2007 and brainstormed launching a luxury brand designed for “that modern woman who seeks a true taste of Africa.” During that time period, the fashion industry in Africa was in nascent stages and both women were excited about the notion of building something entrepreneurial.
Although it wasn’t for another 1.5 years when Vanessa officially came on board as Head of Merchandising for the brand, she shared, “In the beginning, it was just me cheering [Aisha] on, I myself wasn’t in the retail industry per se because I worked more on the planning and analysis side. A year and a half after [Aisha] had launched, we sat down again for dinner one Christmas and I said to her I think you have a missing piece of the puzzle…for this passion you have to be turned into a business, we have to come together.” In 2009, Vanessa joined to manage the Merchandising and Operations of the business.
Believe it or not, Vanessa initially had aspirations to become an investment banker. She shared, “I left Ghana when I was 17 years old…and I got a full scholarship for school in Montreal, Canada. I was really hoping to become an investment banker…the further I got, as I finished my finance degree, the more I realized [finance] was what I wanted to do because it was a challenge, but not because I actually cared. It was much more difficult to find a job in Montreal without being fully bi-lingual [French and English].”
Her first lesson: “Find what you really like and find a job in that. If [I could] showcase my passion, I was sure there was someone out there who would forgo the fact that I was not fully bi-lingual and that was retail. In a retail world, nobody cares if you speak French…the question is can you communicate with the people who make clothing.” Vanessa started her career post-university in retail in Canada while managing her start-up role at Christie Brown from a distance. Under the advice of a mentor, she eventually became a merchant for a major retailer in Canada.
Vanessa let me know she is a big fan of FashionBombDaily! If you want to find out more about Christie Brown, check out our You Should Know feature, the official site here or follow the brand via Instagram @christiebrowngh.
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?
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.
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
Whenever we bring up this idea of cultural appropriation in the fashion industry, there are always those that believe it’s a problem and others that see it as artistic expression while cultures fumble on the ever-sensitive lines of cultural identity.
Well in a very personable yet appropriate interview with MTV, British model Leomie Anderson finally says the thing many of us have been TRYING to say, yet words it in a way that clearly explains why there’s so much heated frustration behind cultural appropriation of the black community in the fashion world. Check it out:
I loved her proper execution of the Kim Kardashian ‘boxer-braids’ that circulated the Internet, with her saying, “‘That’s a hairstyle that’s very traditional to black culture, and they’re saying […] “Oh, Kim K started this new trend” […] it’s really insulting, I would say.’” Yeah, I would have to agree that it didn’t start with Kim. At all.
Some of the other key takeaways from her interview included the issues faced by black models during fashion week, especially when it comes to makeup artists and the extreme lack of preparation for makeup kits well-equipped for various skin tones. “‘’Of course I get given to the makeup artist who had ONE brown foundation she was trying to mix with white on a sly because she’s not equipped,’ she tweeted. ‘Why can a white model […] sit in anyone’s chair and feel confident they’ll look okay but black models have to worry?’”
Veteran model Naomi Campbell recently backed up Leomie’s comments in an interview with Teen Vogue, explaining, ‘When I was younger, I encountered this same issue. I would be backstage at shows and there would be stylists who didn’t have any experience working with black models […] I’d always just bring my own products – my own make-up colours, hair products, everything – just to be sure that I had everything I needed to achieve a certain look. It’s disappointing to hear that models of colour are still encountering these same issues all these years later.’
At the end of the day, Anderson’s ideas of cultural appropriation struck home for me, when she explained, “‘They take a lot of inspiration from black culture – African art, for example – and then when it doesn’t translate onto the runway, of course it does make people upset – why are we not included?’”
This goes from our hair to our make-up to even our representation on catwalks and runways. I believe we need to continue to speak to these topics and issues, and not silence our voices just because an improvement gets made here or there or because we feel nothing is happening. Change happens when we continue to push for change.
What do you think of Leomie’s thoughts and opinions on cultural appropriation? What steps are needed to continue to progress forward and fight a systematic exclusion of color while simultaneously using said-color for campaign ads and other ideas of beauty?
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?
