After hitting international stages in glimmering designer looks by Alexander McQueen, Loewe, Coperni and many more in between, you can now add Vivienne Westwood to Beyoncé’s epic world tour wardrobe. The ‘Break My Soul’ singer fittingly tapped the London fashion house for a custom look to wear on the stage of her first concert in town.
Channeling her inner alien superstar, Beyoncé wore a futuristic, off-shoulder, black leather mini dress complete with sleeve detailing giving the illusion of rings hovering down her arms. The zip-up dress clung to her every curve and was accessorized with sheer black nylons and shiny black pumps.
Houston we have a problem because Blue Ivy shut it down on stage at Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour in both Paris and London.
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Queen B and Jay Z have created one of the most youngest global superstars, who has chosen to follow in her legendary parent’s footsteps. Blue Ivy, 11, stole the spotlight during Bey’s tour stop at Strade de France in Paris last Friday and she didn’t hold back.
With her vivacious energy and impeccable dance moves, Blue joined Beyoncé as she performed “MY POWER” and “Black Parade” from her Lion King: The Gift album. The mother-and-daughter duo stunned and reign supreme in matching silver Loewe ensembles that included a glistening sequin embellished top and silver chrome joggers.
In a post released on Beyoncé’s instagram, the Queen captioned a picture of Blue Ivy performing that stated, “My beautiful first born 🙏🏾 I’m so proud and thankful to be your mama. You bring us so much joy, my sweet angel.”
It’s such a beautiful thing to see Blue Ivy in all her glory continue her parents legacy. After all, it was her father Jay-Z who spitted on his song ‘Legacy’,
“Legacy, Legacy, Legacy, Legacy Black excellence, you gon’ let ’em see Legacy, Legacy, Legacy, Legacy Black excellency, baby, let ’em see”
In addition to her mother praises and her youngest sister Rumi, 5, cheering her on in the audience- her Grandmother Mrs. Tina Lawson also expressed her immense joy for Blue Ivy. Lawson captioned her Instagram post, “Last night I saw my beautiful grandbaby (11) dance in the front of almost 70 thousand people ! She killed it and was as cool as a cucumber! Blue Ivy Carter ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ No Fear❤️❤️.”
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If you thought that was it, then think again because Blue Ivy made a second debut at the Renaissance tour, this time in London, letting us know she’s not new to this, but true to this.
As one of the youngest musicians to be on the Billboard Chart and receive accolades that include a Grammy, BET and NAACP awards, Blue Ivy is undeniably a trailblazer.
For her second captivating look, Blue Ivy and Beyoncé opted for blazing red Off White jumpsuits by Art & Image director IB Kamara, that were styled by Costume Designer, Shiona Turini.
Beyoncé allowing Blue Ivy to come out on stage is history in the making. To be able to give her daughter a platform in front of thousands of fans is groundbreaking and has unleashed a new set of rules.
With a Hip-Hop mogul father, and a mother who is one of the best entertainers of our time, Blue Ivy is undoubtedly one of the best performers in the making.
Every year, between 80 and 100 billion new clothing garments are produced globally. Fashion weeks, trends, and fashion-inspired social media accounts are currently filled with colorful outfits, preferably in different combinations in various color tones and patterns. Many people think it’s too much; others love it.
Color is an important fashion tool for expressing yourself through your outfit. Whether you’re dressing up for a special occasion or just want to look fashionable, color can help you create the look you’re going for. From bold and bright colors to subtle shades, color can be used to make a statement or simply add a bit of flair to your outfit, whether you’re wearing a cotton coverup dress or jeans and a simple t-shirt. Knowing how and when to use color in your wardrobe can help you create the perfect ensemble every time.
In this blog post, we share some tips on how to use color to transform and upgrade your outfits.
Take Your Time
Finding the right style and also rebuilding a wardrobe into a more colorful one takes time. But let it take time. Think of it as something to have fun with for years to come—even for a lifetime. Style doesn’t happen by itself; it takes time.
So set aside time to test yourself between colors, patterns, and qualities. It’s just like anything else: The more time you spend on something, the better you get at it.
Determine Your Skin Tone
To choose the best colors for your outfits, you must first determine your skin color.
Skin tones are classified as warm, neutral, or cool. Warm skin tones are characterized by yellow, peach, or golden undertones. Cool skin tones feature pink, red, or blue undertones. Neutral skin shades have a mixture of warm and cold undertones.
For instance, if your skin has cool undertones and you want to wear a coverup dress, this outfit would look best with greys, blues, greens, and purples. If you’re unsure what your undertone is, hold up different colored fabrics close to your face and see which makes your skin glow.
By understanding your skin tone, you can make sure that you are selecting colors that will flatter your complexion and bring out the best in you.
Use Color to Highlight Your Features
Color is an essential element of beauty. It can be used to enhance and highlight your natural features, creating a look that is unique and tailored to you. Whether you are looking for subtle changes or dramatic transformations, using color in the right way can help you create a beautiful look that will stand out from the crowd.
From highlighting your eyes with eye shadow to using blush to add a rosy glow, discover how color can be used to bring out your best features and enhance your beauty.
Color Matching
Color is a great way to add vibrancy and personality to your wardrobe. By learning how to match colors in your outfits, you can easily create stylish looks that will make you stand out from the crowd. With the right color combinations, you can take any outfit from drab to fab in no time.
When introducing new colors into your wardrobe, find a color you feel comfortable with. For example, you can choose a light blue color. On the color wheel, blue is found between teal and blue-violet. If you enjoy and feel safe with the color light blue, add a teal or blue-violet for a beautiful two-color palette.
Also, make sure to use complementary colors, as it’s a great way to add depth and interest to any outfit. Complementary colors are two hues on the color wheel that are opposite each other. When used together, they create contrast and visual tension, which can be used to draw attention to certain elements of a design.
Color matching is a skill that any fashionista should master, so you should dive into the basics of pairing colors for maximum impact.
Consider the Season
The season can also have a major impact on the colors you wear. Spring and summer are the seasons for pastel colors such as yellow, light pink, mint green, and lavender.
On the other hand, fall and winter are the seasons for rich colors such as burgundy and navy. However, you don’t need to stick to these colors. A pop of color can always bring a little life to a dull winter day, and you can still look fashionable.
Use Color to Create Balance
You can also use color to balance an outfit. For instance, if you wear a brightly colored top, pair it with neutral trousers or a skirt. If you wear a patterned skirt, match it with a top of a similar color.
Final Words
Regardless of how much color you choose to bring into your wardrobe or your accessories, we hope you’ll get some inspiration from these tips. We can all agree that light and color positively affect us. Take it at your own pace and start by adding one small detail at a time. Who knows, maybe one day you’ll go and buy that pink suit anyway.
When talking about black owned luxury handbags, make sure you add fashion designer Maya Winston to your List.
Originally from Jamaica, Maya Winston relocated to the Bronx at age 11 and was primarily raised by his mother, who was a seamstress. Having an older sister who was also a designer made Winston destined for success in the fashion industry.
Prior to the Maya Winston brand being formed, there was “Maya Lawerence,” which was an extension of the brand Terry Winston which celebrity Teyana Taylor has worn before.
After the closing of Terry Winston, to honor his father’s passing by using his first name, Maya chose to switch to designing luxury handbags with the name, “Maya Winston.”
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With over a decade of experience under his belt, Winston is still learning and growing in the fashion industry. In an exclusive interview with Fashion Bomb Daily, Winston explained that he is more than just a luxury handbag brand and expressed interest in creating a lifestyle brand that offers a black luxury experience. He stated,
“When you think about Maya Winston don’t just think about luxury handbags, think of luxury period,” expressed Winston. “I might create couches one day, so I do not want to be put into a box when it comes to fashion and being creative- I just want to create luxurious pieces and experiences for the culture,” he further elaborated.
With his luxury handbags worn by celebrities like Angela Simmons, and Draya Michelle, Winston ensures he pays delicate attention to detail.
As an avid learner, who’s always looking to expand his skill set and the quality of his bags, Maya visits the Asia Pacific and Middle East to craft and curate his luxury pieces.
“Quality is so important to me and making my customers feel special,” state Winston. “When you receive a purchase from me, it comes wrapped as a gift with a note of appreciation because I want my brand to exude a luxury experience.”
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With four different collections, Winston has a total of 17 handbags that he has designed for his brand. Each collection comes in a variety of styles with his most popular design being the “Small Tote bag” from ‘The OGs’ collection that retails for $200.
Each small tote bag is made of leather and can be held or worn crossbody. Along the front of the bag is the Maya Winston ‘M’ logo paired with a gold or silver hardware strap. The drawstring atop is perfect for securing your personal belongings and this mini design comes in black, pink, red, tiger orange, berry pink, and sunshine yellow.
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It doesn’t stop there, you also can shop the small tote bag in crocodile for the same $200 price tag with a wide assortment of different colors such as sterling silver, stone, cranberry red, lilac, and black.
Winston’s vision for his brand is to ultimately be an inspiration for black designers. “The only advice I can give to up and coming designers is to not overthink it and to just do it and stay consistent,” he explained.
Winston wants to continue to change the narrative and pave the way for other black male designers. “My dream collaboration would be with Teyana Taylor and seeing Beyonce wear one of my handbags,” exclaimed Winston.
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At first sight, would you splurge on Maya Winston’s handbags?
Ahead of her Midnights deluxe album drop, Taylor Swift announced she would be working with everyone’s fav red-haired femcee Ice Spice. A collaboration that immediately sparked social media chatter. The announcement of the unexpected link-up comes after sparked rumors of Swift reuniting with former flame and The 1975 frontman, Matt Healy. Healy had some questionable things to say about Spice during his time on The Adam Friedland Show podcast in February but has since apologized.
Last week, Taylor Swift dropped the visuals for her cautionary tale anthem, Karma. A dreamy video is heavy in astrological symbolism, campy storytelling, and Ice Spice!
However, the visuals aren’t the only place we see this duo. During Swift’s Eras tour stop in New Jersey, Ice Spice made a guest appearance. She shined on stage, and not just because she delivered a great performance, her custom crystal look by Theophilio twinkled under the spotlights.
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Spice slayed the stage in a black mesh catsuit adorned with black ostrich feathers on the arms and legs with a crystal-covered cut-out bodysuit, and, of course, ice in the form of a diamond Cuban link chocker. With her signature red curls coiled to perfection, the look did eat, bon appétit!
Say it loud and clear for the people in the back! Yesterday, Bad Gal RiRi released a fashionable PSA with a bold statement on her Savage X Fenty shirt that read, “USE A CONDOM.”
Those numbers are quite astonishing, so it only feels right that Rihanna is using her platform to promote safe sex and spread awareness. Of course she didn’t tread lightly and served a cutting edge look to go with the message.
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The Barbadian Princess slayed in white Bottega Veneta shades and Amina Muaddi slouched boots that shone brightly. We love how simple yet chic Rihanna looked and this shoot is the epitome of the notion that ‘less is more.’
Despite the shirt being an oldie but goodie, the “Use a Condom” oversized graphic tee is still available on Savage X Fenty website and retails for $69.95. It’s 100% cotton and has a knit logo at the collar.
As you can see, Rihanna is wearing the shirt as a dress, but you could totally opt for cargo pants or skinny jeans, and belt the oversized tee to stench in your waist.
Her phenomenal music and exceptional business savvy skills with Fenty beauty has put Rihanna at the top of the charts, and other’s may want to start taking notes because the “Work” singer is force to be reckoned with.
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better in the apparel department , Fashion Nova has added styles to their hottest shoe collection that we can’t resist.
We know that shoes can either make or break your look so we’ve created a list of our top shoe picks that look like they could be an outfit game changer.
From denim cutout thigh high stilettos, to embellished platforms and gold wrap up heels, Fashion Nova has the perfect shoes for bombshells that are looking to make a sartorial entrance at their festivities this Spring.
Ahead see our favorite shoe candy at Fashion Nova!
Spring 2023 is all about denim this SZN but let’s be honest, when is denim ever out of style? From skinny jeans to flare jeans, embellished to distressed, Fashion Nova has the best denim staples.
We love a good denim on denim moment and whether you’re accessorizing with heels or sneakers we love how versatile you can style your denim apparel.
Although we love premium denim brands like Seven, Mother and AG jeans, we also adore the less expensive options and Fashion Nova’s wide assortment of denim jeans that they offer.
Ahead, see our favorite denim styles available at Fashion Nova.
Can’t Dull My Shine Embellished Skinny Jeans – Medium Blue Washington
The dark blue Forget What You Heard Denim Overalls are a must-have this Spring and we love the innovative style instead of the traditional overalls that we’re use to seeing.
Know It All Mid Rise Boyfriend Jeans – Medium Blue Wash
Drip Queen Rhinestone Denim Shorts – Medium Blue Wash
The medium blue Drip Queen Rhinestone Denim Shorts would literally be the perfect shorts to wear Beyonce’s renaissance tour. Especially with the disco inspired Ambler hat that Beyonce wore while performing on tour.
Different Era Denim Maxi Skirt – Medium Wash
The Different Era Denim Maxi Skirt gives us 90’s nostalgia vibes and we love how the model stayed on theme with a denim crop jacket.
Following her big win with leading the LSU Tigers to their first National Championship, endorsements have started to roll in for Angel Reese, who’s also known as the “Bayou Barbie.”
From partnerships with Amazon, Xfinity and Coach to now Mielle Organics and Fashion Nova, there’s no doubt that Angel is unstoppable on and off the court.
She always ensures that she looks well presented for all her events and we’ve recently spotted the MVP player in a variety of different Fashion Nova ensembles including a white Fashion Nova suit that she wore to the Jennifer Hudson show with her fellow LSU teammates.
During another occasion, while going to the club with her friends, the 21-year old was captured turning up in a fuchsia mini Fashion Nova dress that showed off her athletic physique and looked perfect with her lace up sandal heels.
The college basketball star also showed us that Fashion Nova offers glamorous apparel in a red smoking haute cutout gown that she wore to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit party at the Hard Rock hotel earlier this month.
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Among the three Fashion Nova looks that Angel wore, which would you say is your favorite?
If anyone can make Fashion Nova look bomb, it’s certainly Angela White Aka Blac Chyna who looked fiercely chic in her pink on pink monochromatic look that felt feminine, romantic and youthful on the model and socialite.
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We loved her matching tights and light pink crocodile mini bag that went perfectly with her cotton candy colored embellished heels. She’s been looking so happy these days with her new found image and we couldn’t be more excited for her new transition.
If you are a fan of the color pink and think that you could also effortlessly rock this dazzling color like Blac Chyna, check out alternative styles below available at Fashion Nova.
The Eve Mini Dress
The Eve Mini Dress has rhinestone detailing throughout the bust of the dress and we adore the ruching.
The Daisie Midi Dress
The Daisie Midi Dress is simple yet classy, and we totally would style this color with silver metallic accessories like the model.
The She’s Bubbly Mini Dress
Check out the texture on the She’s Bubbly Mini Dress that definitely looks modern and sophisticated.
The Save A Dance Maxi Dress
Who wouldn’t save a dance for you if you wore this fuchsia Save A Dance Maxi Dress to an event? If you’re looking for a breathtaking fashion moment, shop this dress now.
