Jazmine Sullivan may not be society’s standard aesthetic of beauty, but she’s definitely a beauty we had to feature for our #BCW segment!Many of us remember the songful soulstress when she first stepped on the scene with “Need You Bad” and every revenge-seeking girlfriend’s song, “Bust Your Windows“. After success from her first album, it had seemed for a time that Sullivan had fallen off from the music map or people had begun to question her relevance.However, Jazmine Sullivan stands for so much more than just music. She models the beauty within all women, to be fearlessly and effortlessly dedicated to their craft and community. With the recent commercial success of her latest album, Reality Show, she’s also been a widely-outspoken artist on gender and race discrimination and unfair treatment in the music industry, celebrating the contributions of Black women in the music industry, the Flint Michigan Crisis, and most recently, added herself to the Ebony March 2016 cover where she alongside Gabi Fresh, Chrisette Michelle, and Danielle Brooks showed the world that black women are beautiful at ANY size. What is more beautiful than that?

She’s also been much more on the scene, showing us all confidence abounds from within and that WE have the power to also utilize our skills and voices to bring political and social awareness to issues that plague our communities.

Check out some of her music below:



 
She better saaaang!
So tell us, is Jazmine Sullivan’s your Beauty Crush Wednesday?

Songstress Rita Ora was all smiles as she made an appearance at a London WE Day celebration. The fashionista rocked a $4,085 Etro Multicolored Long-Sleeve Printed Dress with Lace Trim, a classic pair of nude pumps and a blonde braided crown.

Her bohemian-inspired ‘fit uplifts a relaxed silhouette, a v-neckline and ribbon cinches at the natural waist.

Hot! Or Hmm… What do you think of Rita Ora’s Etro Multicolored Long-Sleeve Printed Silk Dress with Lace Trim?

I love it! She looks great!

Hmmm, not feeling this one. Next!

 

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I don’t know about this one, guys… It’s a miss for me. But, she’s still gorg nonetheless!

What do you think?

 

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One of my homegirls recently alerted me to a brand of fabulous Mink Lashes called Aristolashes.

They stock 3D, luxury, and Sable Mink varieties that can be reworn and reused to add extra umph to your makeup look.
They’re a very new company, so there’s not a whole lot of imagery. But when I popped ’em on yesterday…Pow!

The luxury mink falsies average about $25 in price, but you can get 10% off with the code Claire.

What do you think?

Kendall Jenner bared her midriff in Paris, clad in a $44 Bossa Edessa Black Crop Top:

She completed her look with $425 Misha Nonoo Striped Milo Pants, a $1,890 Saint Laurent Classic Small Monogram Suede Shoulder Bag, and Loeffler Randall loafers.

Her off-the-shoulder top features long sleeves, a matching neck band, and a cropped silhouette.

Black pumps would’ve completed this look perfectly!

Get Kendall’s top for a steal here.

Would you wear it?

Last year, I featured Weiz Dhurm Franklyn‘s designs in a You Should Know feature highlighting the sheer genius behind this jaw-dropping brand.

The brand is back again with their Spring Summer 2016 collection. And, trust me, you won’t be disappointed!

For this presentation, Weiz Dhurm Franklyn “dives into the world of the baroque era, encapsulating the predominant silhouettes of his muses in structural, lustrous embroideries and rich textiles“. With an untouchable confidence, Franklyn’s muses are freed of all sentimentality to be accepted but more fulfilled in further understanding who she really is and her ultimate self worth.

With a penchant for dramatic silhouettes and subtle (yet stunning) color play, Franklyn’s pieces are perfect for the upcoming season. These unforgettable looks skew pure sophistication as the models uplift flowing capes, dangerous thigh-high slits, plunging necklines and impeccably detailed robes. Perfect for any daring fashionista!

Weiz Dhurm Franklyn Spring Summer 2016 Collection: “Lady En Baroque”

Photography: AEC Studios

Models: Melissa Devidal and Imade Ogbewi

Hair: Haircraft

MUA: Onome

**For all inquiries, please email info@weizdhurmfranklyn.com for further purchasing details. Or, visit weizdhurmfranklyn.com to more looks!
 

Thoughts on Weiz Dhurm Franklyn’s Spring Summer 2016 collection?

Signing Out — Esmesha

Front rows were buzzing with celebrities eager to see the latest collections on Day 6 of #PFW. Curious to know who showed up in what? Check out our On The Scene feature for the stylish picks our favorite celebs wore for the shows. For the best of Day 6, keep reading on!

Lack of Inclusion at Balenciaga

All eyes were on Demna Gvasalia as his Fall 2016 RTW collection for Balenciaga would be his first. Expectations were high and Gvasalia delivered with puffy outerwear, shoulder-dominant suiting, and patent chain sunglasses fit for an upcoming Rihanna music video. Unfortunately, Gvasalia did not include a single model of color in his 44-look show. Here’s to guessing Rih-Rih won’t be on board to wear Balenciaga a few months from now.

Back to Basics at Céline

Pants were trailing on the runway. Creative director of Céline Phoebe Philo sought to establish looks of comfort and did so through plenty of sandals, light layers, and a warm color palette of apricot, tangerine, and periwinkle. At times, the pieces read more summer than fall, but with a healthy dose of khaki overcoats, Céline gave you just enough options to kickstart your autumn in style.

Givenchy’s Maze

Egypt was Riccardo Tisci’s guide for Givenchy‘s Fall 2016 RTW collection and the set was transformed into an intricate maze, quite similar to those found in Egypt’s famous pyramids. One of my favorite models Amilna Estevão looked divine in an all-black mini-dress with fur sleeves. The collection was literal in some steps (with the Eye of Horus and other cultural iconography emblazoned on bib front dresses) and more subtle in other ways with military-style officer coats and python skin boots.

Read our full review of Givenchy’s Fall 2016 RTW collection here.

And The Rest…

John Galliano, led by creative director Bill Gaytten, centered on lingerie-as-daywear and threw a pair of boxing boots into the mix for a down-to-earth vibe. Red carpet darling Zuhair Murad could do no wrong with dramatic black-and-white designs with striking sheer panels. Roland Mouret went retro in a 38-piece collection celebrating the rock-and-roll greats.

What are your thoughts on Paris Fashion Week Day 6?

Check back in for our PFW Day 7 Recap!

• Shows: Stella McCartney, Giambattista Valli, Saint Laurent and more!

Source: Vogue.com

Day 5 was a triumph of the avant-garde and the abstract. Collections ranged from the super-scupltural to the super-wearable. Take a look at the standout presentations from Day 5 of Paris Fashion Week!

Junya Watanabe’s Formula

Geometry was put to the test at Junya Watanabe, where pieces literally looked as if they had come from a 3-D computerized model. On the other hand, skirts and dresses constructed out of industrial neoprene took reference from Watanabe’s native Japan and its cherished origami art form.

Lace Overload at Elie Saab

A bolder Elie Saab aesthetic showed this season in Paris. A subtle tie-dyed gown accessorized with a leather jacket with fringe detailing on Kendall Jenner was right on trend for Fall. Layers of lace found their way onto long gowns, mini-dresses, and even leather jackets. Kendall closed the show in a floor-length leather strapless gown with sheer panels and what a finish it was!

New Wave at Nina Ricci

In his third collection for Nina Ricci, Guillaume Henry gave onlookers a 42-piece wardrobe of understated elegance. Offering trench coats with a slight metallic sheen and frothy silk blouses, the collection targeted an edgier woman with a taste for menswear.

And The Rest…

Juan Carlos Obando channeled dinner dances of South America past with silk asymmetrical tops and flowing pants with delicate pockets. Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons put forth a triple-threat of floral, upholstery, and armor. Unclear how those three themes fit together? Kawakubo weaved these components into truly wearable art, a turn on the term ‘ready-to-wear.’ Colombian designer Haider Ackermann offered incredibly luxe separates with an eclectic twist. Hair was wrapped in tightly wound velvet rope that was styled in contrast to the form-fitting metallic cropped pants and cuffed jackets.

What are your thoughts on Paris Fashion Week Day 5?

Check back in for our PFW Day 6 Recap!

• Shows: Balenciaga, Céline, Givenchy and more!

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Cassie is it!

The model turned up with her beau Diddy in a $12,534 Balmain Green Embroidered Laminated Nappa Dress and Christian Louboutin So Kate Black Pointed Pumps. She also flaunted a chic low ponytail and flawless makeup.

Yes, the dress is sold out everywhere. But, in contrast to Cassie’s classy approach, the model took the edgy route by pairing her look with black suede over-the-knee-boots. The detail on this dress is insane!

Her pumps boast sleek patent leather and a 4.75-inch stiletto.

 

Hot! Or Hmm… What do you think of Cassie’s Balmain Green Embroidered Nappa Dress?

Yes! She looks flawless!

Hmm, I’m not feeling it.

 

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Hey, I’m here for it! She looks great!

Thoughts?

 

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Radiant skin is easier to accomplish than you think! Today’s Bomb Product of the Day Flo + Theo‘s Lavender Flower Body Polish will scrub away any winter dullness so you can look your best this spring.

The $28 scrub’s ingredients include Vitamin E, cane sugar, both almond and coconut oils in addition to other essential oils. The sugar gently exfoliates away dead skin and the essential oils nourish skin revealing brighter and softer skin.

The 100% vegan skincare line was created by two Nigerian sisters, Mayowa and Ebony, and name after their mother and uncle. Although raised in England, the sisters and their flourishing business are now based in Queens, NY.

Purchase it for $28 here so you can immerse yourself in the light lingering scent of lavender.

What do you think? Will you be switching to vegan skin care?

 

 

Rihanna took in a Los Angeles Lakers Game in a $160 Fallon Monarch Bandana, Christian Dior Spring 2016 White Coat, FENTY x PUMA White Hoodie, $242 Citizens of Humanity Distressed Natural Corey Slouchy Slim Jeans, FENTY x PUMA White Platform Boots, and Christian Dior Diorama Studded Bead and Crystal Bag:

Her bandana-inspired choker features embroidery.

Her coat was paired with a printed choker, scallop-accented separates, and black strappy pumps on the iconic French fashion house’s Spring 2016 runway.

The black iteration of her hoodie was showcased on the catwalk.

Her boyfriend jeans boast a relaxed silhouette, frayed, unhemmed cuffs, 5-pocket styling, and a button fly.

Her boots were another piece featured on the runway: paired with a stripe-trim beanie and choker, white long-sleeve crop top, breakaway sweats, and lace-up leggings underneath.

Last, but not least is her black flapskin bag which is studded with beads and crystals, features large cannage design topstitching, a crest-shaped clasp in silver-tone metal, and can be carried on the shoulder or crossbody.

I loved the way she put these pieces together.

What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?

Hot! or Hmm… Rihanna’s Los Angeles Lakers Game Fallon Monarch Bandana, Christian Dior Sprin 2016 White Coat, FENTY x PUMA White Hoodie, Citizens of Humanity Distressed Natural Corey Slouchy Slim Jeans, FENTY x PUMA White Platform Boots, and Christian Dior Diorama Studded Bead and Crystal Bag

Hot! Rihanna looks cute

Hmm…too much going on here

 

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