We have all missed Nene Leakes’s presence on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, but Nene is feeling no such loss—keeping her “very rich” distinction as well as her fashionable status by taking on the role as a special co-host for Fashion Police as reported by PEOPLE:
The actress, fashion designer, and reality TV star will be in the company of Melissa Rivers, Brad Goreski, Giuliana Rancic, and Margaret Cho. And this isn’t her first time at the rodeo as Nene has been appearing off and on as a judge for the past three years.
Catch Nene on Fashion Police’s 73rd Golden Globes special on Monday.
Some of us know her as Dascha, others of us know her as Dayanara. Whatever you know Dascha Polanco as, today she is simply known as our ultimate Beauty Crush.
Dascha Polanco is a Dominican American actress, most infamously known for her role as Dayanara Diaz on the comedy-drama (and highly addictive show) Orange Is The New Black. She’s also been an extremely vocal actress on her role for female empowerment in Hollywood, the importance of family support (considering she’s also a mother of three) positive body image and voicing her thoughts on prominent Latino issues in her community.
Polanco was born in the Dominican Republic (shoutout to my Dominicans!) and moved to the United States at a young age, being raised in both Brooklyn and Miami by her parents.
Afraid of pursuing a career in acting at first , Dascha instead pursued a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Hunter College, thinking she would want to eventually become a nurse. Though she began working as a hospital admin shortly after graduation, her passion for the arts never subsided, and consequentially, she mustered up the courage to enroll in the acting studio BIH Studios, where she was then scouted and signed to a talent agency. Talk about a fairytale story!
Even though she played a few minor roles here and there, she’s best known for her role as “Daya” on Orange Is The New Black, which has since opened up the opportunity for her to perform, such as the independent film Gimme Shelter, the comedy films The Cobbler and Joy (alongside many A-list celebrities), and the future film, The Perfect Match.
Polanco is currently partnered with the NFL for their Women’s Apparel line alongside other big name celebrities. She’s the only Latina to be featured in the campaign, and is definitely opening doors for other women of color to be seen! Go girl!
Dascha Polanco can teach us a lot of things (and make all of us curvy girls proud in how she loves her body) but one thing that’s evident is that pursuing your dreams are always worth it. She may just be getting her start, but we can only imagine what’s to come for this beautiful and rising star. She’s our Beauty Crush, is she yours?
You can check out her sweet interview with Claire here in case you just can’t get enough!
Today, I’m celebrating my 27th birthday and it feels sooooo good! (Hey #TeamCapricorn!) Whoop whoop!
So, let’s dive straight into today’s Bomb blogger – Jessica Franklin of HeyGorgJess!
This fashionista captured my attention after a brief search for a YouTube video. I stumbled upon her page and I was instantly smitten. Her mix of clever natural hair tutorials was quite impressive along with her effortless style.
After perusing her expertly-tailored videos, I decided to take a little detour to her blog. It’s evident that Jessica’s style combines flirty and feminine aspects while also incorporating bold colors and silhouettes. Aside from her impeccable hair, this bombshell also loves her crop tops, pops of red and strappy heels.
Slay on, hun!
Want to know more about Jessica of HeyGorgJess? Well, head on see more of her blog here or follow her on the ‘Gram @heygorgjess.
Her YouTube channel is dope as well – find her here.
For Black History Month, Essence Magazine wanted to do something special. They chose to take the hashtag popularized in 2015, #BlackGirlMagic, and devote an issue to the women who exemplify the hashtag with their achievements. Essence created three covers staring activist Johnetta “Netta” Elzie, Chi-raq star Teyonah Paris, and black-ish’s Yara Shahidi as representatives of the #BlackGirlMagic Class of 2016.
The #BlackGirlMagic Class of 2016 also features activists like Bree Newsome and Jessica Byrd in a feature called “On the Radar”. In addition, rising stars like Zendaya and Aja Naomi King, athletes, technology stars, fashion and beauty experts are also highlighted in this issue of Essence. Head to newsstands to pick up this issue of Essence and be inspired by the all the #BlackGirlMagic in its pages!
Hey Bombers and Bombshells! So glad you’ve been loving our last few Bombshells. Let’s keep the ball rolling with JoAnn from Dallas:
She says, “My name is JoAnn Emale and I am from Dallas, Texas.”
“My fashion is a blend of glam, chic, and trendy.”
“I compete competitively in beauty pageants and currently hold the title of Miss Southern States U.S International.” “As a pageant girl, most tend to stay safe and not branch out fashion wise from the status quo.” “I want to show not only African American women who compete, but to all women who compete, that you don’t need sequins and diamond to shine.” “Being a true representation of yourself and your style is what shines on stage and in your every day life!”
Check out some more photos below:
Cute! Check out more of her looks on IG: @jojojamming. Your dresses are beautiful and you definitely make me want that striped coat and burgundy hat for the winter! What do you guys think of JoAnn from Dallas?
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.
Growing up Hip Hop is coming to a TV Screen near you. Are you excited?
Angela Simmons appeared at the show’s Atlanta Premiere in a $298 Scuba and Lace Jumpsuit by Decordon:
She’s gorgeous!
Her jumpsuit has lace insert and a form fitting silhouette.
