Pop starlet Ariana Grande has been dubbed the new face of the British women’s line Lipsy! The 22-year old actress/singer is also set to debut her own Spring collection on March 2nd. According to WWD, this is the performer’s first break into fashion.
Grande’s 20-piece collection will include a variety of seasonal essentials including skirt sets, party dresses and loads of accessories.
And, the price points aren’t too heavy either – the pieces start at $46. In addition, the collection will be sold online via the official Lipsy website.
Although this is her inaugural fashion partnership, this isn’t her first time teaming up with another influential brand. Late last year, the beauty also collaborated with MAC Cosmetics for their Viva La Glam Campaign. I’m sure 2016 will be an amazing year for this young woman.
Go girl!
Will you indulging in Ariana’s new fashion venture?
Who ever thought High-Fashion and apps would ever mesh?
Well, it seems the worlds are colliding, with Creative Director of Balmain, Olivier Rousteing, designing all-new looks exclusively for Kim Kardashian’s famous mobile game, “Kim Kardashian: Hollywood.”
Understand these are not pieces that have already been in past collections of Balmain; while there may be a few pieces from the previous season’s collection, Rousteing creates brand-new pieces exclusively for the site, according to a report from WWD.
If you want your digital styleitte to wear these pieces by the covetable powerhouse, you can pay an actual monetary price or trade in your K-stars: for example, some pieces include a fringed handbag and pair of earrings, which can cost you $14.99, or if you’re an avid KKH gamer, 105 K-stars.
While some people may think a fashion designer’s collaboration with an app is silly or superfluous, it seems the numbers are in favor of Rousteing: within Balmain’s first month of participation in “Kim Kardashian: Hollywood,” WWD reports that 200,000 players “owned” a piece from the French fashion house and 2.2 million players visited the label’s official website. So even if people aren’t owning the real thing, the name and brand are definitely circulating to all of Kim Kardashian’s passionate and avid followers.
What do you think of Creative Director’s partnering with apps and online gaming to promote their products? Is it, in fact, silly, or a new marketing tool more powerhouses should utilize?
Nowadays it seems all eyes are on Taraji P. Henson, and with good reason, too. The Howard alum actress is literally everywhere: starring in the hit TV show Empire, grabbing covers left and right for magazines, and of course, her phenomenal win at the Academy Awards.Over the years, we’ve come to see Taraji’s beauty evolution as well (because we will never forget Baby Boy), dedicating time and energy to distinguish what she likes and wears versus some of her characters (like Cookie, whose always for a strong lip AND eye).Taraji has her personal beauty look down to a science: you’ll always catch her with her dewy skin, arched eyebrows, and a daytime smokey eye. She’ll finish her look off with fluttery eyelashes, a subtle bronze/contour and of course, a nude lip.Every once in a while she may spice up her look by adding a different color on her lips or even experimenting with her lashes (Taraji has vocally expressed her love of faux lashes!), however at the end of the day, she knows what works for her and what to stick with.And why not? Many people pay a lot of money to have the glowing skin of Ms. Henson. In fact, Taraji’s dewy skin is so noticeable that she’s an official spokensperson for Jergens and their skin care line. All we know is we need to use whatever Taraji uses.Her effortless beauty definitely teaches us the biggest lesson of all: great beauty starts with great skin! She’s definitely our Beauty Crush, is she yours?
It’s Wednesday everyone which meansssss……it’s my birthday! To celebrate, let’s head to my home away from home, Brooklyn, where we have our Bombshell of the day, Nicole: She says, “Hello – I am a Fabulous Fashion Bombshell, today and everyday! “She described her style as ” urban utilitarian, sensibly chic, and vivaciously versatile.”Check out more photos below:
Awesome! I love your red/pinstripe outfit, that awesome poncho and your sequin jumpsuit. Check her style out on IG: @closetnoggin. What do you guys think of Nicole from Brooklyn, NY?
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.
Well, in shoes news, master mind Riccardo Tisci is set to launch yet another collaboration with Nike…
Back in 2014, Tisci joined forces with Nike in a partnership that re-worked the brand’s classic Air Force 1. The sneaker’s popularity was evident on social media and international street style blogs everywhere.
If you recall, Ciara loved the designer’s last kicks!
“The Nike Dunk has a fascinating legacy. It has been both mainstream and niche, adopted by communities of varying size and influence. But no matter the model, the Dunk has always had a cultural cachet that, as a designer, I’m quite drawn to.”
The Nike Dunk Lux High x RT boasts a full-grain leather upper, memory foam and a quilted collar and tongue. The shoe also features embellished proportions, foxing and eyestay. Perfect for those individuals who love to fuse comfort with designer appeal! They drop on February 11th.
Yes! There’s no word on the prices but I’ll definitely keep you guys posted.
What do you think of Tisci’s take on the Nike Dunk?
Happy Wednesday, folks!
To say life has been busy would be an understatement!
These past few days have seen me hosting brunches for Ciroc, filming ‘mercials for Colgate Optic White (I’m a member of their Designer Smile Squad!), twirling on Black History specials for BET, and participating in tapings for Upscale Magazine/Centric’s 16 Black Women to Watch in 2016 (!). But before all of that, I was invited to Paris by the Ministry of Tourism and the Promosalons trade shows to discover another side of the French fashion industry.
I, along with a contingent of American, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese journalists and digital influencers were welcomed to the city of style and light to tour trade shows like Who’s Next, Bijorhca, and Maison et Objet. Each promosalons showcases thousands of burgeoning designers in lingerie, home, fashion, accessories, jewelry, and more.
While our first few days were filled to the gills with trade shows, we took a luxurious turn on day 3, touring the ateliers of historic French houses like Hermes, jewelry powerhouse Mellerio dits Meller, and chandelier company DeLisle.
While I’m moreso accustomed to twirling in Paris for Fashion Week, it was certainly cool to go behind the scenes a bit and see how France nurtures both their emerging designers and their heritage brands.
It was fabulous and I can’t wait to go back for Paris Fashion Week in March.
See outfit deets + even more about my Sejour à Paris on TheBombLife.com.
What do you think?
As I started to prep for my big trip to New York next week, I was inspired by this week’s feature, Chanté of Everything Curvy and Chic.
While speaking to a close fashion colleague here in Houston (hey Kim!), this young lady was mentioned and my curiosity was instantly piqued.
Chanté’s blog is built on the platform of empowering women when it comes to self-acceptance and confidence. According to her mission, this fashionista also encourages the idea that ‘weight should not hinder one’s ability to dress well‘. While using the approach of fashion/beauty, Chanté continues to encourage and enlighten her impressive audience (with over Instagram 162,000 followers, to be exact…).
This self-proclaimed “lipstick junkie” simply describes her style as “daring and classy“. Yet, when I scour her flawless ‘fits – I see so much more.
With a knack for using innovative sartorial techniques and an eye for detail, Chanté is the epitome of chic. And, this girl can rock it all! From trendy crop tops to off-the-shoulder wonders, this style maven pushes through on so many levels and her inspirational prowess cannot be denied.
Slay on, hun!
Want to know more about Chanté of Everything Curvy and Chic? Well, head on over to here blog here or visit this chica via IG @everythingcurvyandchic. She’s bomb!
Fashion week has been crazy busy and it’s only day 2 — not to mention the fact that New York Fashion Week for womenswear starts in only a few days. But on Tuesday’s schedule, in addition to popping by the Public School Fall 2016 show (see our review here), we made it a point to see shows by other designers of color like Donrad Duncan’s Engineered for Motion. While there, we got a moment to pull the designer aside and ask him a few questions.
Founded in 2014, the premise behind EFM is pretty straightforward: “I wanted to create a product that’s no nonsense, no color, lightweight, I can put it on and jump on my bike and go to the studio or another creative environment, or go out for the evening and not have to change,” according to Duncan. That mission is echoed by many brands that have been adding technical components to their fashion brands, but few to the precision and appeal that Duncan does. The aesthetic lends itself to pieces like smart, water resistant jackets that are casual enough to wear out for a night in Brooklyn, can be elevated to a night at the opera via its removable fur collar (below).
Other pieces include rain-read slickers, suits that have the comfort of pajamas but the durability and elasticity of track pants as well as a variety of performance knits. Its a robust, but focused collection that the designer just recently presented to buyers at MRket in New York, prior to picking up an award from Fashioin Group International. “It’s been very busy of course because you’re being pulled in so many directions and you have to be present for everything,” Duncan said of the hectic moment. “There’s a lot that’s happening — right now I’m already thinking about Spring 2017.”
But the FGI Rising Star in Menswear award did come with significance for the designer. “You know that was an amazing experience, one with just getting the publicity from that.” Duncan explained. “[Two], it’s not easy winning an award. Also, knowing that it’s an organization started by women — Eleanor Roosevelt was a part of it — and that men are now being included in it is great. I think it’s a very positive thing for me to be acknowledged by them.” The creative took the award as a representative for his entire brand which includes a head designer that he works closely with and about four others in the studio. “We’re small but because everyone is so experienced with what they are doing, the flow is very efficient.”
For the near future, Duncan is looking for more recognition. “I just want to just grow and for the audience to acknowledge this product exists,” the designer said when asked about his plans for 2016. “Specifically I want to get into specialty retailers — retailers that really understand what this is. You know, potentialy doing retail stores, but the focus is really doing specialty retailers.” Currently the brand is in stores like CHCM in New York, Alvedon in Beverly Hills and Martin Patrick in Minneapolis. Their new head of sales for the company said that appointments for fall look good for key launches in the coming months.
Over the years, we’ve come to see Taraji’s beauty evolution as well (because we will never forget Baby Boy), dedicating time and energy to distinguish what she likes and wears versus some of her characters (like Cookie, whose always for a strong lip AND eye).
She’ll finish her look off with fluttery eyelashes, a subtle bronze/contour and of course, a nude lip.
