Kelly Rowland has been all over Paris Fashion Week! She sat front row at the John Galliano Fall 2016 show in a Plaid Blazer, White Sheer Lace and Ruffle Dress, and Black Swiss Dot Tights from the brand’s Spring 2016 collection:
Her look was paired with classic black brogues on the runway.
I’ve been loving all her PFW looks!
What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?
Melanie B hit the America’s Got Talent kickoff in the same $1,625 Cushnie et Ochs Black Strapless Button Front Sheath Dress Khloe Kardashian originally sported a little more than a week ago:
Melanie B accented the frock with those coveted Giuseppe Zanotti gold and black snake-accented sandals, while Khloe kept it simple with black pointed-toe pumps.
The strapless LBD features a plunging neckline framed by buttons, front slip pockets, a fitted silhouette, and straight hem.
Both ladies looked fab!
What do you think? Who wore it better?
Givenchy dresses some of our favorite stylish celebs around the globe, thus it was no surprise that many of them showed up for the brand’s Fall 2016 show. Lots of black, lace, expert tailoring, and patterns were on the agenda.
Let’s see what they wore!
Ciara and Russell Wilson were clad in all-black for the occasion, which of course was very fitting. Hot!
Chris Brown uplifted a classic logo tee, black skinnies, and black kicks with a printed coat from the iconic French fashion house. This would have been better sock-less, but I like the look overall.
Kanye West mean-mugged—no surprise there—while Kris Jenner smized in the front row. Can’t help but love these two!
In random news, Bradley Cooper was there!
Julia Restoin-Roitfeld brought the boudoir into real-time with a sultry lace LBD, sheer black hosiery, and peep-toe ankle strap pumps. Hot!
Carine Roitfeld donned a graphic t-shirt made in her own street style image, a fur jacket, lace-up belt, cropped flares, and platform sandals.
Soo Joo Park tried on the sheer trend for size in a sexy lace shirt-dress from the brand. Gorgeous no?
Anna Dello Russo had a bit of pink in her hair, but was surprisingly pared-down other than that.
This was my first time seeing retired Japanese soccer player Hidetoshi Nataka, but hopefully not the last: he’s fine!
It was all about subtle stripes for Li Yuchun in separates boasting the classic print.
Social media star, actress, DJ, and model Akimoto Kozue (clearly she keeps busy) was simple and chic in a white silk long-line blazer, white lace top, and black trousers. I like her style!
Songstress CL gave a flash of abs in a white off-the-shoulder top that was accented with sheer mesh and lace.
Who had your favorite look at the show?
Malin Akerman celebrated her March 2016 Ocean Drive Magazine cover in a Tracy Reese Pre-Fall 2015 Multicolor Stripe Sequin Dress:
Her dress was paired with slides in the brand’s Pre-Fall 2015 collection.
Hot! This collection had some great dresses.
What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?
Beyoncé sang Whitney Houston’s seminal hit I Will Always Love You at The Center for Early Education’s 75th Anniversary Gala in a $5,595 Balmain Sequined Tiger Print Dress:
The sequin embellished mini dress features the brand’s signature tiger pattern and padded shoulders for a striking look. Finished with a deep V-neck and long sleeves, it has an exposed back zip and zips on the sleeves.
Get it from Saks or Harrods.
Hot! or Hmm…?
The 9th Annual BET Honors occurred last night in D.C., and the red carpet was full of Fashion Bomb Celebs.
Check out a few highlights:
Janelle Monae went with a velvet Armani suit , Saint Laurent heels, and a Rodo clutch. I like!
Mack Wilds looked extremely dapper in a 3 piece suit.
Toni Braxton showed off her abdomen in a scintillating cut out black gown by Charbel Zoe.
Fantasia gave all types of body in a drape front silver dress by Sir Algernon.
Monica Brown looked like a princess in a Dennis Basso ball gown.
Empire’s Jussie Smollett was bomb in all black. Boom!
Lastly, Patti Labelle might have had my favorite look of the night in a pink and orange custom creation by B Michael America. Hot!
What do you think? Whose look was your fave?
Images: Getty
The romance and glamour of dinners and dances in South America in the 60’s and 70’s were Juan Carlos Obando’s inspiration for Fall 2016: the kind he would have witnessed as a child in Barranquilla, Colombia as he isn’t yet forty. Grace and gesture are signatures of his brand and he continued with that love of flow and motility by way of undulating ruffles, thigh-high slits, tie-waists, and cutout shoulders.
Bold colors are another of his trademarks: forget the old “Winter means dark hues and neutrals” fashion adage. Cherry red, mustard yellow, and dynamic teal were placed alongside black, white, blush, and navy.
Obando sure knows how to create a statement-making detail. Pairing a single, head-turning and collarbone-grazing earring with any ensemble will most likely get a woman noticed, though layering a sleeveless turtleneck over a ruffle-accented top with a strappy neckline can easily do the same.
In a day and age where trends punctuate this very month at hand, it’s refreshing and also quite practical to see a designer like Obando cling to what is quintessentially him: beautiful pieces that complement the female form, are elegant without being overdone, and that aren’t often seen on racks and in online stores. He not only gained a slew of celeb fans in 2015, but also sold quite well. By the looks of this collection, there’s much more were those successes came from.
Are you feeling Juan Carlos Obando’s Fall collection?
Images: VOGUE.com
Rick Ross aka @RichForever loves Versace!
The prosperous rapper showed his allegiance to the Italian brand on Instagram in their $770 Graphic Print Sweater:
The silk piece boasts dots, geometric prints, and the signature Medusa head.
It also comes in a lighter white/black color way.
Get both at FarFetch.com.
Thoughts?
Nautical-inspired design is a mainstay in fashion, especially for the French: thank you Coco Chanel for the proliferation of the Breton stripe almost a century ago. But as with any classic, it creates the perfect foundation for iteration and innovation. Cedric Charlier tried his hand at the timeless influence—inspired by the sea and a woman who moved her digs from the coast to let’s say, the beautiful cobblestones of Paris.
The impetus appeared on sailor jackets turned into mini dresses, roomy trousers with red and white stripes accenting the inseam, lots of navy, and that timeless maritime button pattern on pants and peacoats.
Anyone who has spent time by the sea knows the power of layering, thus Charlier assembled looks with bustiers over turtlenecks (a great trick in real-time) and knit and leather dresses and sweaters over mock-neck tops, with cozy fur collars as accents.
Outerwear was a strong focus with a statement-making yellow belted trench, tried-and-true navy peacoats that we could snatch off the runway and wear in right now, a cropped shearling that will surely please the street style set, and a glossy patent-sleeve number that was as sleek and modern as it gets.
Functional, fun, and friendly: these are just some of the ways you can describe Charlier’s latest. It riffed on one of the most classic and approachable themes, while still injecting a sense of modernity and singularity into the mix.
What do you think of the Fall assortment from Cédric Charlier?
Images: VOGUE.com
It was all about prints for Naomie Harris at the Christian Dior Fall 2016 Show. She slipped on a Pre-Fall 2016 Black and White Print Zip Front Dress from the iconic French fashion house:
Her dress was layered over a sheer black lace top and accented with a blue croc bag in the brand’s Pre-Fall 2016 collection.
I love her style!
What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?
