It’s Friday, so I figured I’d give you a Cool Online Find to kick off your weekend!
Introducing 88 Handbags, a line of affordable, vegan bags created for the contemporary fashionista.
The number 88 is auspicious in many ways: it’s the number of constellations in the sky; it’s considered the luckiest number in Chinese culture; and represents the cycle of creation and recreation.
Each piece boasts the fortuitous symbol, adding a bit of stylish luck to your ensemble.
Prices are affordable: most bags are $50 or less.
I actually really like these! I’m eyeing the python accented clutch and tote…
See their full selection and shop at 88-eightyeight.com.
Thoughts?
Tom Ford loves change when it comes to where he shows his collections each season! In October, he chose a music video starring Lady Gaga as his “venue” of choice and before that in February, he opted for Los Angeles. For Fall 2016, he has selected New York Fashion Week as his destination.
Ford will show his womenswear and menswear assortments for the season in small presentations on the last day of New York Fashion Week, February 18th. This is a completely different direction from his LA affair which was brimming with celebs.
The Big Apple isn’t completely new for Ford either—he debuted his womenswear collection in the city five years ago— though this is the first time he is showing both together. We’ve seen brands including Givenchy, Gucci, Baja East, and more opt for this concurrent showing, thus Ford is definitely on-trend.
Here’s Ford’s official statement:
“When I began my own company I wanted to create clothes with the highest level of workmanship and attention to detail. Pieces that a customer would keep for life. This is one of the reasons that I launched my women’s collection in a small presentation in New York, where the audience could experience the clothes up close. In previous seasons, I have presented the collections in my London showroom to the press in an informal format that allows me to speak with journalists while they view and touch the clothes. As we all know, the way in which we show clothes, not only to the press, but also to the consumer, is changing. Right now, I think that a certain fluidity is necessary in regards to how we communicate with the consumer, and I have experimented with different formats recently. The most important thing to me with a presentation is that it communicates the message of the season and the point of view of the collection. Next season, it feels right to return to a format that is intimate and shows the detail of the clothes. The intimacy of small presentations affords that. We launched our first women’s collection in New York in 2010 and opened our first store there in 2007. I am very excited to present both collections in New York.”
This isn’t the only momentous news for the brand, as Ford is opening a boutique in Atlanta in February. We know The Real Housewives of Atlanta will be shopping there quite frequently!
Ladies of London star Caroline Stanbury posed on Instagram in the same Mugler Fall 2015 Navy Grommet Turtleneck Dress Jennifer Lopez originally sported back in August:
Both ladies paired the frock with black pointed-toe pumps. J.Lo pulled her hair back and added drop earrings.
Artist, community leader, and Dene Nahjo founding member Melaw Nakehk’o is making her professional acting debut in The Revenant alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy. She is clearly no beginner when it comes to fashion, as she took to the film’s Los Angeles Premiere in a Valentino Resort 2016 Multicolor Embroidered Fringe Dress:
Her dress was paired with black statement-making earrings and black patent brogues in the Resort 2016 collection.
Gorgeous! So happy she’s a part of this film and I hope she’s on many more red carpets in the future.
As the holidays start rolling around, I know what the infinite question on your mind is: What am I going to wear to these holiday parties? Whether with co-workers, family, friends or a romantic out with the beau, you might want to check out our Bomb Product of the day, ChicCoutureOnline’s Draya Black Gold Sequins-Key Hole Back Gown .
The Florida-based clothing brand produces everything you need for an effortless, affordable, and one of a kind wardrobe. However when we saw their Draya-style gown, we knew it was a match made in heaven. Coming in at $100, the dress rings in as an affordable alternative to those $500-$600 dollar dresses we may be apt to buy to look flawless for the New Year’s festivities.
As the description says, it’s a beautiful black and gold sequin dress, complimented with a thigh slit (for all those trying to show a little leg!) and a key-hole cut in the back (what a cute surprise!). With a deep-cut neckline and curve-hugging material, this dress is just the right amount of sexy and sophisticated. Pop on some amazing heels, a little fur coat and a red lip and you’re ready to take off for the night!
Use the coupon code: USorders100 to get Free Standard Shipping on all orders over $100! What do you think of our Bomb Product?
Call her what you want…but you can’t call her broke (Sorry, I couldn’t resist the Migos reference). But seriously, no matter what you want to call Kim Kardashian, nobody can deny the leading lady to the ‘First Family’ of media is always the talk of the town.
Known just as much for her marriage to famous rapper and producer Kanye West, or the mother of Fashion’s First child North West, the new mother of Saint West is a constant name thrown into the ring of fashion discussion and style evolution.
We have all memorized Kim Kardashian’s wardrobe: Nudes, neutrals, and form-fitting crop tops and midi skirts. Usually, we hold our breath for the moment she will pop up in actual color, a welcomed surprise to all us fashion addicts. Nonetheless, she has an enviable closet we could only dream of playing in. We first met Kim through her friendship with socialite and known party girl, Paris Hilton, later receiving more notice with her relationship and…*cough, media promoting with boyfriend-at-the-time, Ray-J. That same year in 2007, the world would be introduced to Keeping Up With the Kardashians, which has now produced two spin-offs of Kourtney and Kim Take New York and Kourtney and Kim Take Miami.
Although she’s had an interesting if not rocky past, Kim Kardashian has definitely surfaced as a fashion icon, style maven, and part of the power duo with Kanye West as the #worldsmosttalkedaboutcouple. With more social influence than we could ever truly understand, Ms. Kardashian-West has shown us she does what she wants, how she wants, and we all just live in her expensive, nude-colored world. She even makes pregnancy look effortless and chic!
She’s grown in both power as well as style, her evolution truly showing what a great stylist (Kanye, in this case), a smoking body and a fabulous makeup team can do for one’s image. Let’s take a stroll and look at Kim’s evolution over the years. What do you think of her style?
Today’s Bombshell is Mary from Paris, who is no new face to our Fashion Bombshell series. Mary is actually a second-rounder, her first submission being our very first Bombshell from this year! Check out her previous submission.
She says, “ I am a young african blogger from Paris. My blog isTheMaryCloset.”
“I’m sending you some looks that I got from this year; I hope you’ll love them.”
“Thank you again for the first feature and keep shining!”
” You’re an example for all you’re doing and encouraging African fashion lovers like me.”
Check out some of her photos below:
Hot! She’s definitely coming for our Bombshell of the Year Award! Btw, have you submitted your nominations? What are your thoughts on Mary from Paris?
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 6-8 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 warmth continues in NYC: sorry Mother Earth, but I’m loving this!
This week, celebs slipped on their holiday best, hit the red carpet, and partied on the West Coast. Christmas-ready colors, lace, prints, and bows were all on the menu.
Let’s see what they wore!
White looks were a trend this week and Mellody Hobson wore one at the Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens London Premiere in a strapless floral sequin LWD alongside husband George Lucas. Her style is impeccable.
The Cast of The Real got all dressed up for the holidays in their red, white, and green. So much fun!
At the Concussion New York City Premiere, Gugu Mbatha-Raw paired a black lace blouse, with a high-waist lace skirt, and bow-accented sandals. Always the epitome of elegance.
Christina Milian was white hot in NYC, slipping on a long-sleeve cutout LWD. Hot!
A short-sleeve leather LBD and illusion pumps were Shanina Shaik’s choices at the Concussion premiere in the Big Apple. Isn’t she gorgeous?
Selena Gomez wore all-white at 103.4 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball in Chicago, slipping on Victoria Beckham separates for the night. Hot!
While partying at The Nice Guy in West Hollywood, Karrueche Tran uplifted a simple knit and black high-waist skinnies with her favorite Schutz sandals.
Gwen Stefani loves plaid, thus it was no surprise to see her in the heritage print in bold colors with her kids in tow in LA. Cute family!
A classic LBD and glitzy pumps were on the menu for actress Azita Ghanizada. This was simple and chic.
Closing out the week was actress Assa Sylla in a two-tone embellished Christophe Guillarme gown at the 2015 Marrakech International Film Festival Closing Ceremony.
