Monica Brown hosted a night out at Atlanta Gold Room in a Polo Georgis Gray Fur Coat, Maria de la Torre White Dress, and Sophia Webster Black and White Lace Up Thigh High Boots:
Get into the hair and shoes.
Hot! Monica always looks great! What do you think?
Teyonah Parris was on-hand for the 25th IFP Gotham Independent Film Awards while rocking a fall-ready gown by Cynthia Rowley. The actress’s garnet and amethyst stunner boasts an off-the-shoulder neckline, detailed embroidery and a high-low hem. To pop things off a bit, she also donned a pair of edgy Marchesa cutout booties. Hot!
Mommy-to-be Chrissy Teigen, hubby John Legend and Alicia Keys were all smiles at the Sinatra 100 concert! But, it was the glowing model who truly stole the show. She uplifted an eye-catching gold number by Julien Macdonald which features intricate embellishment, long sleeves and a fitted silhouette. I’m loving Chrissy’s maternity style, aren’t you?!
Actress Naomie Harris was an absolute vision as she slayed in a strapless floral embroidered dress by Alexander McQueen. Previously showcased in the designer’s Resort 2016 collection, this look certainly makes me want to invest in a few nature-inspired pieces. I mean, she just pulls it off so effortlessly!
Whelp! If you’ve been living under rock for the past week, you’re probably not aware about Kylie Jenner’s beauty endeavors. Let me break it down: she basically sold out an entire collection of 3 signature lip colors in a matter of minutes! Impressive, eh? The style maven attended a launch for her lip kits rocking a Olcay Gulsen wool long tail coat and a Sass + Bide bra while keeping the monochromatic vibes fresh. Are we feelin’ the hair?
Yes! Zendaya Coleman rocked the red carpet at the Ebony Power 100 Gala in patchwork silk jumpsuit by The 2nd Skin Co. The Fall 2015 piece was accented by a waist-cinching belt, soft curls and flawless makeup. This girl is on fire! (And, be sure to check out her banging Complex magazine spread!)
Last up, we have Mrs. LaLa Anthony! The reality starlet/television personality shut it down in a rose gold sequin dress by Tom Ford. As soon as we posted this look on Instagram, our followers went cray cray! Her sultry ‘fit includes tons of embellishment, crepe fringing at the cuffs and loads of attitude. Another day, another slay!
We’re closing out this week with @TheThriftingTeacher aka Pashen from Philly:
She writes, “As my Intagram name states, I am a public school teacher in/from Philadelphia, PA who has a passion for finding vintage pieces, preferably dresses, in thrift stores.”
“I’ve admired your work from afar for a few years, but subconsciously felt inferior because my clothes came from a thrift store and not a fabulous boutique.”
” In addition, in the past there was a negative connotation associated with shopping in thrift stores.”
” Yes, I shop in thrift stores. No, I’m not poor. Well, needless to say those days are over and those thoughts have vanished.”
” I want to show the world you can be just as fashionable thrifting.”
” Why pay retail when you can thrift!!!!”
“There are great finds just waiting for you at your local thrift store!”
“All of the looks below (excluding my shoes) were $20.00 or less….much less. Lol.”
You look great! Thrifting is a gift and you’ve certainly got an eye!
See more on Instagram @TheThriftingTeacher.
Thoughts?
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It’s Friday, so let’s have a Fashion Bomber, shall we?
Forrest from Brooklyn is a fun choice:
He writes, “I would describe my style simply as street edge with a luxury taste.”
“Took me literally 2 weeks to feel comfortable with these 8 pics and to finally submit!”
” Lol I hope these help bring more men’s fashion to your amazing blog.”
” Thank you.”
Hot! Very fly.
See more on Instagram @Forrest.cc.
What do you think?
Fashion Bomber of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of male Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-8 picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. PLEASE: no collages. No filters. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!
No matter how much any of us love a full beat face of makeup, there is one thing more important: our skin. Whether you have dry, combination, or just downright stubborn oily skin (raises hand), it is vital to adopt a beauty routine of products to help your skin in the changing weather. With winter weather harshness quickly sneaking up on us, I’m going to share a few beauty products and tips to those of us more prone to oily skin. Don’t worry dry and combination skinned love ones, we will get you covered too.
1. You must moisturize. Don’t give me the “My skin produces enough oil” story, because it doesn’t work. Even us oily-skinned guys and gals have to moisturize after washing our faces, and the secret is this: when you replenish the oils into your skin by moisturizing, your skin doesn’t send the signal to produce more oils. And with winter-time wind and air, you will want moisturized skin. My favorite (and budget-friendly) is Cetaphil, a cult-classic that has thick and thin formulas. In the spring/summer I opt for the lighter formula, while dry weather like fall/winter deserve a heavier cream. Just make sure to throw on a light sunscreen!
2. You must cleanse properly. Don’t strip your skin by depleting it of all its nutrients. Your cleanser is vital because after a long day of being outside (hello, pollution) and wearing makeup on your face, you need to extract all of that junk out of your pores. My favorite cleanser remains the Tea Tree Facial Wash from The Body Shop. It’s light-weight, it smells good, and it leaves my skin tingly clean without stripping it of all its moisture.
3. Green Tea. This is a strange beauty product, but I promise you it helps. Green tea has long been used for its anti-inflammatory responses, and it also possesses a lot of antioxidants that help fight damaging free radicals (i.e. the pollution in the air that’s attaching itself to your skin). While there are a ton of products out there that have green tea as an ingredient, I just like to brew a huge cup in the morning and in the afternoon to stay internally hydrated, fight off my caffeine addiction, and use the antiflammatory resources when my skin wants to turn red from all the weather changes. And yes, opt in for honey instead of sugar.
4. Vitamin C. Yes, Vitamin C comes in tablets, folks, and I honestly suggest if you are a person with some pigment in your skin, you grab a bottle now. With the changes in the weather and sun exposure, many of us are not outside as often and picking up natural sunlight that has, you guessed it, the nutrients we need for our melanin. You might think, so what? So I lighten up a little, big deal. Actually it can cause health issues such as fatigue, increased thyroid problems, and a bunch of other health issues that can be alleviated if you simply take some Vitamin C tablets to make sure your body is getting everything it deserves.
5. Exfoliate. While you should never exfoliate too often lest you irritate the skin, everyone should exfoliate every so often to remove the top layer of skin cells, allowing a new layer to come up healthy. Exfoliating is also an amazing tool when recovering from acne scarring and hyper pigmentation, but even us oily ones need to exfoliate. Removing the dead layer of skin also allows your next layer to appear brighter, which also tackles the dull skin dilemma we hit around wintertime. I use the St. Ives Apricot Scrub, another cult classic that sits well in the budget range. Some have said they find this scrub too abrasive, in which case I use my hands to lightly massage it into my skin instead of using a tool like a Clarisonic.
6. Put down the setting powder. While I know we’re all trying to get that Kim K makeup-set look, that powder is severely drying your skin out with the air lacking moisture. Say goodbye to your Banana Powder and work to get that moisture back into your skin after you’ve done your makeup. A setting spray works just as well, and many of them include nutrients in them that are good for the skin as well as beneficial to your skin’s dryness. On a tight budget, the Elf Makeup Mist and Set truly delivers without doing too much extra to the skin. Almost like you quickly just drank eight glasses of water. Ya’ll, this thing is like…three dollars. You can’t beat that.
Now of course, these are only the basics to a good beauty routine for those out there with oily skin. You should check out retinols, serums and face masks, as well as switch out your normally mattifying foundation for probably something with more of a dewy or satin finish. Don’t get the winter blues when trying to figure out your skin; it merely takes a little bit of thinking outside your beauty box.
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The stars were certainly out at the GQ Men of the Year Awards! Bond babe Naomie Harris was in attendance in a Christian Dior Resort 2016 Colorful Stripe and Embellished Tuxedo Dress and Kurt Geiger Bond Pumps:
Naomie wore a tuxedo-inspired version of this pleated runway frock.