It’s Friday everyone! Since we STILL have remnants from the blizzard, I feel like going West Coast for some warmth. Let’s check out Chanel from San Francisco: She says, “My name is Chanel and I’m a style blogger and stylist over on Chanelfiles.com. “She describes her style as “classic with a tomboyish approach,”“and always with a pop of color and/or texture.”Check out a few more photos below:
Cute! I love the all-grey ensemble, that gold skirt and how you layer pieces. Check her out on Instagram:ChanelFiles. What do you guys think of Chanel from San Francisco?
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You asked and we answered! A few weeks ago, reader Amberley suggested we compile a list of Black-Owned Clothing Stores so we can #BuyBlack all year round and not just once a year. After hundreds of comments on Instagram, Facebook, and right here on the site, we have compiled the first installment of our directory with 25 Fabulous Black Owned Clothing Boutiques you can shop!
Check them out below:
Exodus Goods (518 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70130; (504) 309-2995).
Exodus Goods is filled with stylish clothing threads, bold accents for all those making a statement, and curated collections of contemporary lifestyle goods for all needs.
Co-owned by Solange Knowles, the store has a laid back vibe, with a focus on outstanding quality. Shop it up at ExodusGoods.com. Also, if you are a student this collection was checked out by college homework help experts too.
Garb (2108 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130; (504) 301-9174).
Toya Wright owns this trendy boutique, which sells apparel, shoes, and accessories for the fashion-conscious woman. With a moderate price range, you can shop stylishly without breaking the budget on their site shopgarbboutique.com.
If you’re looking for something glam, this may be the place for you! They specialize in sizzly sparkly tops, look-at me dresses, and hot accessories, and the price points are super affordable.
Plus they were the one’s who supplied Claire this beautiful fringed dress for her Cocktails With Claire ATL event.
Violet Flower Boutique (500 Madison St #105, Nashville, TN 37208; (615) 457-1432) Spotted right in Nashville, this boutique boasts up-and-coming designers with a bit of edge. You can find everything from chic contemporary, party eveningwear to classic staple pieces to boost your wardrobe.Check out their fabulous looks at www.violetflower.boutique
Tags (225, 2140 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309; (404) 883-3836) Armed with Real Housewife Kandi Burruss’s experience in the entertainment industry, Tags has now become a hotspot for trendy dresses, blouses, and separates for the girl with curves.Come see what TAGS has to offer on their site tagsatl.com.
Michelle New York (376 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217; (718) 643-1680) A contemporary women’s boutique located right in Brooklyn, Michelle Fields’ boutique offers a variety of clothing for the fashionable Brooklynite: white tees, blazers and chunky gold necklaces, stylish accessories (like Claire’s hat below!) perfectly mixing basics and work appropriate, after five, cocktails, and also black tie. Fields designs about a quarter of the store’s collection with bright colors and creative patterns. And when that perfect day comes, you can shop the bridal collection where they have a selection of gowns at various price points.
Harlem Haberdashery (245 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027; (646) 707-0070) Drawing from the rich cultural history and style of the Harlem Renaissance while adding a touch of glam to designs, this Haberdasherry provides affordable classic silhouettes that are one of a kind. If you’re in need of a beautiful dress or gown for a special event, this Haberdashery offers limitless possibilities for that special moment, PLUS they’ve been spotlighted as one of our FashionBomb TV Boutiques. Check it out below:
Levine’s Boutique (5510 W. Center St Milwaukee, WI 53210; (414) 459-1123) Just like their motto states, this understated boutique provides consignment and like-new threads for every fashionista in every price range. See what they have on levinesboutique.com
Gideon’s Needle (221 Haledon Ave, Paterson, NJ 07522; (862)-336-1739) This lifestyle brand specializes in designing and making authentic African clothing designs. You can find women’s and men’s clothing paired with headwraps, bowties and pocketsquares. Take a look on their website www.gideonsneedle.com
PinkSkyBoutique (880 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316;(404)549-7047) Definitely a favorite for many of you, PinkSkyBoutique provides designer labels in the form of women’s wear, footwear and stylish jewelry and accessories.
Specializing in affordable fashion apparel, accessories and footwear, they offer both classics and trends.
If you’re looking to be effortless chic, this boutique has a sizeable collection of new arrivals that are indisputably unique. See more at www.pinkskyboutique.com
Taylor Jay Exclusives (3843 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA phone; (818) 916 – 8732) There’s an array of jumpsuits, skirts and cardigans, so any woman can feel beautiful and confident in their clothing without baring total skin. In fact, they’ve been featured on our site before! A collection geared toward modernity, modesty and femininity, this store focuses on the melding of all dimensions of womanhood and finding something that can fit any woman for every need. While looking at the collection, you’ll find bold colors, flowy silhouettes and a retro-inspired feel with prices in a modest range from $80-$115.If you want to pick out some cool threads, check them out www.taylorjaycollection.com.
The Brownstone (24 East 125th Street,Harlem, NY 10035; (212) 996 7980 ) The lifestyle boutique focuses on dressing women in ethnically inspired fashion with supreme taste. With contemporary designer clothing, it offers its clients a distinctively private shopping experience for customer sizes 12-20 seeking quality, value and most of all customer service. Jeweled silk shirts, ankh-encrusted wash clothes, and clothing from all around the world grace their walls; of course they’ve been feautured by other notable outlets including The New York Times, Black Enterprise, and many more. Check out their collections over on their site www.thebrownstonewoman.com.
Ehvonnae (145 Front Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 AND 160 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002; (718)-310-3686) Ehvonnae stocks fashion-forward, casual-chic clothing and accessories, their clientele boasts of women who strive for effortless chic while exuding confidence in what she wears.
FunkyFlairBoutique (3020 Canton Rd – Marietta, GA 30066; (770)-419-3606) Bringing flair and fashion to Marietta, FunkyFlairBoutique offers unique and affordable clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories for statement-making women. They boast the latest trends as well as timeless pieces to compliment any wardrobe need. They made their face definitely known when they came to the Cocktails With Claire ATL event, and have remained a staple on our boutiques watch list with clean, crisp clothing right for any woman.
MeloDrama Boutique (5306 Almeda Road, Houston, Texas 77004;(713)523.1608) Houston’s premiere high fashion women’s clothing and accessories boutique. Melodrama has been a favorite among Houston’s fashionistas, savvy career women and stylish socialites. The boutique calls itself a “sisterhood,” bring women together through entrepreneurship, entertainment and fashion. With weekend social extravaganzas, and a concerted effort to promote emerging businesses, check out their site melodramaboutique.com
House of Fashion Boutique (8522 W Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223; (414)-368-3018) HoF boasts affordable wears geared toward the woman looking for an exclusive look at an affordable price. You’ll find a plethora of bodycon dresses, matching sets and trendy pieces all in your price range at their site houseoffashiononline.bigcartel.com.
SARAH KUENYEFU collection (1510 E. 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60637;(773) 324-6858) This boutique focuses on helping women seeking comfortability and stylish clothing flattering to their silhouette. With quality fabrics and excellent worksmanship, SKC creates organic designs with a mix of African heritage and Western influence.They also get jewelry straight from the Motherland, readily available for purchase at reasonable prices. So if you want that one-of-a-kind piece nobody has (and is from overseas), then you’ll want to check them out over at skccollection.com
Sofistafunk the Skirt Parlor (*By appointment only* 476 Bloomfield Ave, Verona, NJ; (917)-566-5900)Bold, feminine and ultra versatile, the designs explore the alliances between the Elizabethan era through the Victorian period, and on to the late forties, creating a contemporary yet couture aesthetic.While their full line includes an assortment of women’s pieces, skirts are their primary focus, influenced by the earlier days of women’s fashion dosed with vintage appeal. Offering one-of-a-kind clothing (who else is selling Victorian style skirts?), this boutique also takes an environmental stand by re-purposing 99% of their silk, cotton and wool. So unique and eco-friendly! Check them out on hello.sofistafunk.com
Nobody Jones Boutique (5593 W. Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90019; (323)291-7177) A true force of will, this boutique was originally burned down in a fire. However, they’ve risen back to the top as one of LA’s most enviable boutiques, specializing in contemporary high fashion looks that are versatile and affordable.With ready-to-wear contemporary clothing and accessories at affordable prices, this boutique has attracted celebrity clientele in the past including Wendy Raquel Robinson of The Game, R&B group En Vogue and Lisa Raye to name a few. Their affordable collection is on the website www.nobodyjones.la
MsSocialButterfly (110D East Butler Rd, Mauldin SC 29662; (864)247-2192) This boutique keeps in mind women of all shapes and sizes. Find trendy, off-runway looks at this boutique that specializes in creating clothes for all demographics and pocket ranges.Not ONLY have they appeared on the Steve Harvey Show, but their clothes have been spotted on a variety of women in media, including Deelishis, Miracle Watts, and Fantasia.To grab something for your next big night out, check them out at www.mssocialbutterfly.com
Lettie Gooch (1921 8th Street NW,Suite 110,Washington, DC 20001; (202)-332-4242)
Right in the nation’s capitol, this independent women’s boutique features an eclectic mix of emerging designers and a hand-picked collection of wearable and well-made pieces.
With eco-friendly knits and ‘wearable art’ accessories, this boutique offers garments for every occasion with a bombshell accessory to go along with it.Head to www.lettiegooch.com to check out what’s on the site.
Lux Monroe Boutique (5353 W Alabama St Ste 101, Houston, TX 77056; (832) 901-2612)
Let all your friend imagine you’ve paid so much more for your one-of-a-kind outfit by shopping at Lux Monroe Boutique. Providing both timeless and trendy wares, this boutique presents an upscale experience for only a fraction of the cost.
This boutique showroom not only provides women’s clothing, but also offers hair extensions as well as consignment opportunities for anyone looking to clear some space in their closet. Stop in for complimentary champagne during showings, as well as personalized shopping sessions and wardrobe styling.
Show & Tell (1427 Broadway Oakland, CA ;(510)-463-4964) A cool boutique if you’re looking for one of a kind pieces; including clothes, jewelry and body. The coolest part? This boutique sells things specifically from other local artists, so it helps promote businesses, artistry, and brands that work in that area. You know you’ll score something unique here! Here you’ll find jewelry and attention-given accessories crafted by local artisans, perfecting and producing their craft for the sheer consumer.Not only will you find eclectic jewelry pieces, but you’ll also find body soaps, washes, and scents for all of your luxuriating needs. For info, head to their website showandtelloakland.com
DetroitIsTheNewBlack (52 E. Forest Avenue, Detroit, MI; (313) 355-2201) If you’re a fan of minimalism and neutrals, this is the place to go. Clean cut and functional in their clothing, the brand is also dedicated to the strength of the city of Detroit; it promotes the resiliency of the city through a brand that seeks to embody it as well.
This brand’s owner is nobody new, however: Clothing designer Tracy Reese (the same one whose dressed First Lady Michelle Obama) returned to Detroit and started this pop-up boutique that gears to also provide one-of-a-kind runway pieces that will be available only in Detroit, evening wear and items from her more affordable lines.
Tracy Reese has dressed some of the best in the business. See what you can score online at www.detroitisthenewblack.com
Pressed (3500 Peachtree Rd NE #2020e, Atlanta, GA 30326; (404) 330-8932)Although it’s been less than one year since the opening, LHHATL reality star Rasheeda Frost’s store Pressed is a much-raved about boutique in Atlanta. The high-end, luxurious store offers an affinity of women’s clothing, accessories and shoes.Aside from Rasheeda rocking her threads on Instagram, tons of celebrities and ATL shoppers support the brand for its diversity, variety in jewelry and clothing options, as well as manageable price point. Whether you’re looking at rocking an outfit during the day or something elegant and night-time worthy, you’re bound to find the latest trends available at this up-and-coming boutique that has gained a lot of publicity both on and off the screen.
To take a look at what’s offered in this boutique, check out the site www.imbossy.com
So there you have it! Our first 25 Black Owned Businesses directory! Know a business that wasn’t included the first time we asked? Leave them down below with their name, address, telephone # and website; we’ll check them out and maybe you’ll see them in our next directory.
Today we’re heading to Miami! Let’s check out what Michael (or Mike) has to offer:He says, “Hello I’m Mike from Miami.”“My style embodies the modern day gentleman with a hint of Jamaican rudeboy”Check out more photos below:
I’m all for it! You’re certainly a fan for a well-tailored suit, and that fur coat…yes. You guys can continue seeing Michael on IG: youngmikeofficiall. So what do you guys think of Michael’s style?
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.
The anticipation was palpable at this season’s couture show for Dior, due in large part to Raf Simons’ abrupt resignation as creative director. With uncertainty looming in the air, there were obvious questions surrounding who would be at the helm of the house’s atelier and what direction the aesthetic would lean toward now.
Those that bore witness to Simons’ inaugural collection for Dior during 2012’s spring couture season (or tuned in to the documentary Dior & I, which chronicled the events leading up to the afore-mentioned) can agree that all the painstaking attention he paid to every stitch and every nuance translated from his imagination and inspiration to the runway exceeded his expectations and those of onlookers. His interpretation of the Dior woman during his reign was the perfect marriage of ultra feminine elements, vibrant prints and colors, modernity, and exquisite tailoring. And he did all of this while remaining true to the essence of all things Dior.
But the Simons’ era has come to pass as he now focuses on his eponymous line, leaving everything in the hands of new designers for the house, Lucie Meier and Serge Ruffieux. This season, the silhouette was deliberately relaxed. Typically constricted dresses draped in yards of silk, satin, and tulle, and peplum jackets cinched at the waist gave way to a much softer approach. Barely there sheer dresses in lilac and baby blue and outerwear pieces void of over-structured elements seemed to, ironically, be the backbone of this season’s assortment. There were darling skirts bedecked with sparkly adornments. The preponderance of prints and mix of textures didn’t overwhelm the collection, surprisingly. But admittedly, the mood felt slightly mundane.
The palette of navies, blacks, and brooding reds turned spring on its head, with limited offerings of pastels. And there weren’t as many gowns this season as previous ones, though the ones presented, along with some slip dresses and overcoats, provided an interesting asymmetry about the shoulders. The collection, though beautiful, personally lacked the essence of the pomp and fanfare that revolves around haute couture. Erring on the side of ready-to-wear, a number of skirts will undoubtedly make their way on the bodies of Hollywood’s elite. Jennifer Lawrence and Zoe Kravitz just to name a few. But a heart-stopping, tear-jerking moment? The one gown that could bring a crowd to its feet in rousing applause and adoration for its creator? That effect was missing.
Nonetheless, the result wasn’t a complete miss. Maybe the intent of Meier and Ruffieux was to evoke a sense of comfort by peeling back the layers of all the rigidity and structure deeply rooted in haute couture. As onlookers, we have to account for variable change, especially in the world of fashion. While this season may be deemed by some as Meier’s and Ruffieux’s tepid entry into such a prestigious design house, it may have many enthusiastic about what the duo has in store for ready-to-wear month given the expert tailoring of skirts, tops, and trousers. Nonetheless, the designers definitely have to up the ante as far as couture is concerned – especially given this recent revolving door of creative heads quickly being hired and fired after only a few seasons – by effectively intertwining imagination, innovation, vision, and consumer desires. Hopefully, Meier and Ruffieux will have many more seasons to do just that.
What say you to Dior’s Haute Couture collection this season?
Kylie Jenner was spotted in Los Angeles in the same Dior Black Pointed Toe Lace Ankle Booties Rihanna originally wore back in November 2015:
Kylie paired the stunners with a black coat and loose fitting jumpsuit. Rihanna chose distressed denim and a tan colored Chanel shearling belted long coat.
The sold out stompers are crafted from lace and feature a pointed toe.
Although I love the look on both ladies, Rihanna gets my vote for the win.
Her jumpsuit features a cutout back, a self-tie halter neckline, plunging v-neck, concealed side zip, banded waist, side slash pockets, a wide-leg silhouette.
Traditional Barbies are a thing of the past!
Mattel announced they will be creating Barbie in three new body shapes in addition to introducing a variety of skin tones, hair colors, and features.
As part of the newly expanded Fashionistas line, Barbies will now be available in tall, petite, and curvy with seven skin tones, 22 eye colors, and 24 hairstyles. This is the first time the company has ever created a doll other than the traditional, thin Barbie.
“We believe we have a responsibility to girls and parents to reflect a broader view of beauty,” said Evelyn Mazzocco, senior vice president and global general manager of Barbie, in a company statement.
The dolls will available in stores on March 1st and are available online for preorder at Barbie.com. By the end of the year, Mattel plans to have introduced 33 new dolls!
It’s time that these dolls look like all the little girls that buy them instead of the unrealistic and unattainable looks of the original Barbie. Will you be buying one of these dolls for the special little girl in your life?
It’s been extremely cool watching her style transform and I figured it was time to showcase her flawless fashion sense.
This fashionista is the truth. Whether she’s highlighting her minimal ensembles or disclosing her best beauty secrets, Tosha never ceases to inspire. And, I mean, how can you deny the awesomeness of her photography?!
This Bomb Blogger’s no-fuss style objective has remained consistent throughout her fashion journey. She relies on classic color palettes, striking footwear, touches of bohemian influence and a mean sunnies game. Honestly, I can appreciate the effortless nature of her looks. Tosha also stays true to her love of clean and sleek silhouettes.
Slay on, hun!
To see more from Tosha, visit her blog here or follow her amazing IG @tosha_eason.
She says, “My name is Chanel and I’m a style blogger and stylist over on Chanelfiles.com. “
She describes her style as “classic with a tomboyish approach,”
“and always with a pop of color and/or texture.”
Check out a few more photos below:
“My style embodies the modern day gentleman with a hint of Jamaican rudeboy”
