This sultry ‘fit boasts a deep plunging neckline, a crossover back and sensuous satin. Perfect for the occasion!
In addition to her eye-catching dress, Karrueche also slipped into a pair of bomb Tom Ford sandals! These little gems showcase a 4-inch heel, leather lining/sole and the designer’s signature padlock and key detail.
Gorgeous, aren’t they?
To make the splurge, head on over to House of CB’s official site here and check out the TF stunners here.
Today for Fashion Bombshell, we’ve got Christen rockin’ with us from Baltimore, MD:
She says, “I honestly don’t know how to describe my style.”
“But I do know that it changes with my mood.”
“One day I may be feeling sporty and the next day, I may feel a little girly.”
“I’m really starting to get into buying sneakers again. I love heels but I could never wear them for too long.”
“I usually only wear them if I’m going out to the club. “
“I enjoy playing with colors and patterns but I also love a minimalistic look.”
“I really try to buy pieces that could be paired with almost anything in my closet.”
Cute! Well, I would definitely say eclectic for your style! You have some pretty cute outerwear…I needs. Ya’ll can stay up to date with Christen on IG:@_undertheC. So tell us, what do you think of Christen from Baltimore?
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If you’ve ever been bullied in your life, you’ve probably wondered what could be done to combat it. While the answers are not always black and white, a young designer by the name of Egypt “IFy” Ufele has found one with a multitude of colors and prints.
A fifth-grade student from Queens, New York, Ufele wanted to relieve the pain from bullying by her classmates due to her body size. Her solution? ChubiiLine, a line designed to “empower everyone that [has been] bullied.” (Ufele)
The transition wasn’t hard for the young designer to make; for years, she had perfected her craft creating clothes for her dolls, practicing her needle-and-thread to pursue tailoring, design and detail. Debuting in 2015 at Unique Blend Models Fashion Week, the Chubiiline runway show has since been highlighted and showcased alongside other indie talents with multi-designer shows in NYC and Atlanta.
The brand is intended to be worn by everyone: “kids, straight [sizes], plus-size women, and men,” Ufele says. Currently, ChubiiLine is solely available on its own website, but according to a representative of the line, it is possible that the line will be carried in brick-and-mortar stores very soon.
We can’t wait to see what this rising star is capable of in the next few years, and how thrilled we are to see how young designers take fashion to effect positive change!
I think it’s been on all of our minds, so I’ll be the one to say it…Keke Palmer has been SLAYINNGGGGGGG as of late. And we ain’t mad at her.
Now, don’t get us wrong. Keke Palmer has never dressed horribly. However, over the past few years in particular, we have noticed the actress/singer stepping her wardrobe game up to include more shape-accentuating gowns, trendy casual wear, and very in-the-moment clothing and style options.
Nowadays, you’ll catch the starlette in designer threads such as Galia Lahav, Lethicia Bronstein, Alina Cirstea, Rebecca Minkoff, House of CB, and more! I don’t know about you, but it’s so refreshing to see her mix a variety of designer names, even one’s you may not necessarily recognize at first.
This beauty just continues to get better with time, cultivating a style aesthetic that’s truly becoming her own! Remember when she won our Most Improved Fashionista Award last year? Well, now you see why! But let’s actually see the true evolution of her style in a curated gallery (click above!). What do you think of Keke’s style and her style evolution?
After MAC Cosmetics posted a close up profile picture of model Aamito Lagum’s purple painted lips on Instagram, there was an immediate racist backlash. The comment section was filled with derogatory remarks statements about the size and shape of her lips (read the story here).
“It was so shocking that on a visible site like MAC’s Instagram, people were spewing that level of hate. I think this only affirms the idea that fashion and beauty companies need to stand for a wider and more diverse show of beauty,” Lagum toldThe New York Times.
MAC’s response was immediate. They contacted Instagram and flagged the comments in order to get them removed. They followed up the next day with an Instagram post of the saying “All ages, all races, all sexes.”
Lagum’s makeup was from the Ohne Titel show and the designers behind the show also showed her their support. Alexa Adams and Flora Gil posted a backstage image of the model that garnered more likes than anything else they’ve posted thus far.
Lagum also took to Instagram to respond to the haters with a repost of the original photo and caption “My lips giving you sleepless nights”. She also started the hashtag #PrettyLipsPeriod on a digital reimaging of her purple pout encouraging women to post their own lips. There are now almost 3,000 posts under the hashtag.
This is only another example of how imperative it is to have diversity in the fashion industry. Photos like this should not generate this negative dialogue, but the industry’s support for Lagum is heartening. More and more designers are fighting for diversity including Zac Posen who’s latest runway was almost exclusively models of color. Hopefully this trend will continue!
What do you think of the #BlackModelsMatter movement?
The beauty business might just a family affair when it comes to the Kardashian Klan. While Kylie has her lipstick and nail polish lines, Kendall Jenner is expanding her role as the face of Estée Lauder to include creating an eye shadow palette.
Jenner is the guest editor of their newest line, The Estée Edit. Being that the line was created with millennial consumer in mind, It Girl and top model Jenner is the perfect choice.
Jenner’s palette, The Estée Edit by Estée Lauder Eyeshadow Palette, includes 14 eye shadow shades. Adorned with Jenner’s signature, the palette includes effortless nudes, her favorite shade of purple, and the perfect gray-black for a smoky eye. The most exciting part of this new palette is the black light technology that enables two “transformer” shades that will glow in the dark under the right lighting.
The palettes will be available starting March 15th and will sell for $48. Will you be abandoning your Naked palettes in favor of this edgy alternative?
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood always brings out the most stylish red carpet looks and this year is sure to be no different. Get into a little Spring fabulousness with today’s Style Inspirations.
Opt for fun and flirty in a jacquard-knit flared skirt dress and cut-out white leather pumps.
Pull the look together with a woven satin clutch, silver jewelry, and a shimmering icy mint lid.
A black and white lace mini dress is so on trend for Spring.
Incorporate sophisticated details with braided stiletto sandals, an embellished box clutch, and a pair of shimmering ear climbers.
Opt for a fit and flare silhouette in a mint green knitted dress offset by a pair of olive-khaki fringe tassel sandals.
A white envelope clutch with zipper trim, asymmetric gold bow cuff, and gold diamond ear jackets add a chic and feminine touch.
Go for bright and bold in a floral print frock with a red strappy block-heel sandal and sparkly black acrylic box clutch.
Complete the look with a tangerine lip and dangling gold jewelry for that extra pop.
Choose a playful print with an off-the-shoulder midi length frock.
Dress it up in a pair of metallic ankle-strap sandals, a woven satin knot minaudiere, and gold abstract jewelry.
And that’s it. What do you think of today’s Black Women in Hollywood inspired attire? Would you rock these looks down the red carpet? Be sure to follow me on Instagram @StyleIsMyObsession for more stylish wardrobe and outfit suggestions. Based in LA and need personal styling? E-mail me at Danielle@FashionBombDaily.com
London Fashion Week wrapped up on Tuesday and what a week it has been! In addition to every style of puffer jacket imaginable, we’ve seen a bit of what the future holds from graduates of Central Saint Martins and where establishment brands, such as Burberry are headed. Milan Fashion Week is already underway, but find out what took place on the last day on London Fashion Week.
Having Fun at Victoria, Victoria Beckham
Baby sis to the main Victoria Beckham line, Victoria, Victoria Beckham was much more playful than the main line with kaleidoscopic natural separates and borderline outrageous pink frocks designed for a youthful audience.
Vibes at Marques’ Almeida
Portuguese-born designers Marta Marques and Paulo Almeida of Marques’ Almeida convinced their friends to walk in their Fall 2016 RTW presentation early this week and it upped the coolness vibe on the runway. Bold colors dominated and high-low styling felt true to the way women dress today.
#Squad Goals at Ashley Williams
New brand to watch, Ashley Williams epitomized strong female relationships with its uniform-heavy aesthetic. Georgia May Jagger and Adwoa Aboah led the pack with a taser-print pantsuit and diamanté jewelry for a perfect mix of rebellious luxe.
And The Rest…
Mother of Pearl largely dealt with the tracksuit in a 26-piece presentation, playing with ruffles and geometric pleating while Christopher Raeburn gave the public true sustainability in fashion with his outerwear made of upcycled military uniforms. Emilio de la Morena was all sheers through a collection of lace barely-there ensembles fit for the boudoir or a cocktail party.
What are your thoughts on London Fashion Week Day 4?
Public Desire has built up a major following in the UK and is now bringing their success to the US. Their wide selection of shoes features almost anything you could want, but once you see their $56 Chloe Perspex Heeled Ankle Boots, you’ll fall in love.
These are the perfect booties for the transition from winter to spring. Thanks to their patent sheen, they can stand up in the occasional rain showers and the last of those lingering cold nights.
They come in nude, black, and gray, with suede and patent variations.
At $56 a pop, you might as well splurge on a few colors!
In surprising news, in the middle of fashion month, Australian model Ajak Deng has announced that she is quitting the industry via a post on her Instagram.
While publications like i-D have hastily rushed to blaming the prevalent racial problems in the industry without citing any direct corroboration from Deng herself, the stunner writes “Put your best foot forward. I am happy to announce that I am officially done with the fashion industry, I will be moving back to Australia In order to live the life that I fully deserved. Which is real life. I can no longer deal with the fakes and the lies. My life is too short for this dramatic life. I am thankful and grateful for every sweet souls that I have crossed path with.”
It’s likely that i-D pointed to race as the final straw for Deng’s departure because of a statement made by her agent. According to the publication, in addition to abandoning international runways, Deng will not model in her native-Australia because of that market’s bias towards Caucasian models.
No matter the reason, the news is saddening as movements like Black Models Matter kick off and conversations about what goes on in the makeup chair backstage are brought to the forefront. And while we’d give everything to have Ajak stay to continue representing not only black models but darker skinned black models, we can’t deny her her own happiness in other forms.
