Is Rihanna having acute nostalgia from her first pregnancy or what? The Barbadian singer released a series of multiple photos from her first pregnancy where she practically bared it all.
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The ‘Good Girl Gone Bad’ singer left little to the imagination, and posed in a custom Jacquie Aiche jewel bikini with a black thong and animal print stilettos. She accessorized with gold rings and bangles and looked like she was cocoa buttered down.
Perhaps she’s reminding A$AP Rocky who was spotted partying it up in Manhattan this week, that she still has the alluring and desirability factor despite having a baby bump. We all know that if anyone has made pregnancy look more appealing, it’s certainly RiRi who is always a sight to behold with her stellar looks.
As Rihanna get’s ready to deliver her second bundle of joy, it looks like she’s reminiscing on how blissful it was to carry and conceive baby RZA who just made a year this month. We can’t wait to find out the gender of Rihanna’s new born and with the release of this shoot, she may be cooking up a similar shoot to highlight her current trimester.
The Bomb Life has been super busy, but I never miss an opportunity to support one of my favorite designers, Christian Siriano!
Last night, Siriano held a pink themed fashion show, with proceeds going towards Pink Aid, an organization that helps Breast Cancer patients with transportation, food, and other necessities while they are in treatment. The founders of Pink Aid gave a speech before the Fashion Show began, and played the Voicemail of a breast cancer patient pouring praise on them and their efforts. It was truly touching to see a beautiful display of fashion for a cause!
The show featured some of Siriano’s signatures, including statement making tulle skirts, butterfly adorned sheer tops, and a pink plaid print festooned on everything from cocktail dresses to pencil skirts.
Front row attendees included Rosie Perez, Whoopi Goldberg, Natasha Beddingfield, Ken Downing….and me!
For the occasion, I wore a black corset and a pink Christian Siriano Silk Mermaid skirt.
Bianca could Neva. Kim Kardashian has been catching private jets and is inevitably leaving her past in the dust.
With the exception of co-raising her children in an amicable fashion with her ex husband Kanye West, Kim has washed her hands from the unnecessary drama and is beginning to look like her old self again.
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The Armenian socialite stepped out with her girls this month to attend Usher’s Las Vegas Residency at the Dolby Live amphitheater inside Park MGM, and she didn’t come to play. Kim’s second youngest, Chicago West recently shared that her mothers favorite food is salad and considering how snatched Kim’s waist looks- there’s no doubt we all need to join her diet regimen.
Khloe was right behind her older sister and also showed off her curves in a snakeskin print Maison Alaia halter dress that had cutouts at the waist and a slit all the way up to her bum. We loved her lace up open-toe sandals, and between the two we can’t determine who was serving more bawdy.
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One person who was definitely showing a ton of skin, was the man of the hour and Usher didn’t hold back from seducing Miss Kimora Lee Simmons. The Kardashian sisters and their friends recorded the unexpected moment and considering how all eyes were glued to the R&B singer, you know his body was talking to ’em hunny!
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Everyone looked so great and among them all, we loved these Maison Alaia looks on Kim and Khloe. It’s evident to see that the legendary Parisian fashion house Alaia is becoming every celebs go-to designer which we will be exploring more of.
Cue the graduation music because Sasha Obama is officially a college graduate from the University of Southern California with a undergraduate degree in Sociology and we couldn’t be more happier for the 21-year old.
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Of course the Obamas made quite the entrance while attending Sasha’s celebratory moment and all eyes was on our former President Barak Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama who walked hand in hand next to their oldest daughter, Malia.
Sasha is a spitting image of her mother, while Malia undoubtedly favors Obama and although it was hard for us to see Sasha’s fashionable look under her black graduation gown, the Obama’s looked emaculate on her behalf.
Michelle Obama’s infamous words during their time in the White House was, “when they go low, we go high,” and we’ve never known the First Lady not to end on a high note. For her daughter’s special occasion, Michelle wore a black and navy ombre dress by Belgian designer Dries Van Noten and we loved her modern sheer pleats.
Barack Obama looked refined and dapper in a gray tailored suit and white button up top, and you can clearly see the joy and genuine happiness exuding from our former President. His mini-me Malia, opted for a nude two-tone midi dress that had fuchsia lining and a high-slit. Noticeably similar to Sasha’s lime green open-toe heels for her big day, was Malia’s lime thong strap sandals. Sister! Sister!
The most prestigious annual 76th Cannes Film Festival has finally arrived, and Hollywood’s brightest celebs made their debut on the red carpet in Cannes, France.
From the looks of it, based on all the couture gowns we saw, feathers will prove to be a huge fashion staple this year. From Viola Davis who took a calculated risk and wore all white with a feather off -the-shoulder coat, to Farhana Bodi who shone brightly in a lime green over the top feather gown, stars were doing dramatic swirls this week in their feather ensembles.
Viola, can do no wrong in our eyes and if you’ve ever read her book, “Finding Me: A Memoir,” you understand all that this woman has endured and overcome throughout her life. Her wearing all white was symbolic to her purity and felt almost ritualistic to new beginnings.
We adored her asymmetrical white Valentino gown underneath her feather coat and perhaps she’s never looked more beautiful.
Also opting for softer hues was singer CoCo Jones who left Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman fest in Atlanta this weekend to attend another star-studded fest. She’s definitely on the move and with her undeniable talent and a face card that never declines, who could blame her?
CoCo Jones wore a Naeem Khan LTD custom design that included both pearl and stud embellishments and had feathers towards the bottom of her dress. Her matching embellished gloves were all the merrier.
Farhana Bodi is certainly on our best dressed list as she looked absolutely incredible and glamorous in her lime Atelier Zuhra gown that had an exaggerated train and brought all the drama we needed to the film festival.
Stepping a way from the feather trend, was actress Laura Harrier who looked timeless and sleek in a black maxi gown that was draped perfectly from the plunging neckline. Sometimes, less is more and that definitely was the case for Laura.
Are we finally getting the hair care line from Beyoncé that we’ve all been waiting for? The Renaissance artist has appeared in many different hair styles and colors over the years, however her signature blonde remains.
Queen Bey is also known for having her hair blown by massive fans at her performances. Though the Grammy-Winning superstar is best known as a music and performance icon, it looks like she’s making her way towards the hair industry.
Beyoncé took to her Instagram to share a heartfelt post along with some candid photos. In one snap, she was seated in front of a mirror touching her hair with hair products presented in front of her.
The second picture was a photo from when she was a child in her mothers salon getting her hair braided. In the last slide, she opened up about how hair care has been a vital part of her life as a performer since her youth. Which comes as no surprise since she takes good care of her daughter Blue Ivy’s hair.
“How many of y’all knew my first job was sweeping hair in my mama’s salon?” the Cuff It” singer asked. She went on to reminisce on those early days in Ms. Tina’s salon.
“Destiny’s Child got our start by performing for clients while they were getting their hair done,” she remembered. “I was exposed to so many different kinds of entrepreneurial women in her salon. I saw firsthand how the ways we nurture and celebrate hair can directly impact our souls. I watched her heal and be of service to so many women.”
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She ended her note, seen below, by teasing an upcoming project that appears to be hair-related. “Having learned so much on my hair journey, I’ve always dreamed of carrying on her legacy,” she said honestly. “I can’t wait for you to experience what I’ve been creating.”
Additional details remain scarce, as is customary for most Beyoncé endeavors. The hand-labeled bottles of oils and creams on the vanity, however, look as if they could be test samples from a lab.
It may be Cannes Film Festival week, but the stars are shining bright like Bulgari diamonds in Venice. To celebrate the launch of the Mediterranea High Jewelry collection, Bulgari threw a lavish party where drinks flowed, and gems followed.
Of course, the brand ambassadors and actresses Anne Hathaway, Priyanka Chopra, and Zendaya represented in the brand’s dazzling jewels and sophisticated evening looks. While Zendaya channeled Old Hollywood glamor in a lush off-the-shoulder cinched velvet gown, Hathaway went with conceptual couture and rocked a hooded crystal-covered dress. Chopra wore a saturated separate as bold and vibrant as the Roman splendor necklace she wore.
Scroll to see how the other attendees showed up and out for this ravishingly beautiful jewelry presentation.
We all were enamored and stunned when we initially heard Halle Bailey sing these infamous lines of the Little Mermaid, “Wanderin’ free, wish I could be part of that world,” in the official trailer and now we will finally be able to see her exceptional performance in theaters this May 26th.
Bailey who embodied a modern “Little Mermaid” just wrapped up the initial premiere in Los Angeles where she received a standing ovation from a star-studded crowd.
Last night she touched down at the London premiere to promote one of our favorite childhood folktales. She glowed and looked dazzling in a white sheer Miss Sohee gown that had pearl and stone embellishments perfectly placed down the sides her gown.
Most strikingly beautiful on the star who resembles a younger Halle Berry, was her embellished floral headpiece that pulled her dreads back and allowed her beauty to shine through.
Ahead, see more celebrities who attended the London premiere and let us know your thoughts!
The Kardashian sisters minus one, have touched down in New York with Kim and Khloe rocking polar opposite looks.
The second oldest Kardashian sister, Kim showed off her killer abs in a black sports bra that she paired with Balenciaga X Adidas track pants that zipped at the hem, and an oversized trench jacket.
Have Balenciaga and Adidas made amends after 5 months of Adidas choosing to take a step back from the French fashion luxury house ?
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That seems to be the case as Kim was dripped in full Balenciaga X Adidas gear from head to toe. It seems like now that the controversy regarding Balenciaga’s holiday campaign images that showcased children with inappropriate BDSM plush bear bags has died down a bit, celebs are back to the basics.
Keep it mind that Balenciaga did release a public apology immediately following the release of the images, however is that enough to suffice? Only time shall tell.
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Contrary to Kim Kardashian, her sister Khloe Kardashian looked sickening in a black Laquan Smith ensemble that included a crop high-neck sleeveless top and black maxi skirt. Her futuristic silver metal belt accentuated the ‘Hulu’ star waist and we loved her diamond body chain.
This also isn’t Khloe first time wearing Smith designs, and every time she does, she leaves no crumbs on the table. We were so here for Khloe’s looks and we look forward to see what stylish outfits the Kardashians have up their sleeves while slaying the big apple!
Last Thursday, The CEO of Ebony Magazine Eden Bridgeman Sklenar partnered with the CEO of Barbancourt Rhum, Delphine Gardere and presented their ‘Legacy’ event in celebration of successfully being in business for the past decades.
Moderated by radio personality Angela Yee, each woman touched on the importance of being a woman of color is such a high role. They also spoke about how to create a legacy with minimal resources, and encouraged attendees to seek out business opportunities within their community.
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During the live interview with Yee, both CEOs expressed the difficulties associated with being a woman of power and the importance of speaking up. Delphine Gardere expressed, “Being in this position I’ve learned to let my voice be heard without caring about what others may think.”
Building a legacy may look different for others, but one thing that building a legacy has in common with other CEO’s is the team-building and development that occurs behind the scenes.
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“I’ve learned that I would be nothing without the support of my team and family. You cannot be successful without having a team and support around you,” stated Bridgeman, the CEO of Ebony Magazine.
“When I stepped into this role as the CEO, I had just given birth to my first child so without the support of my family, none of this would be possible,” Bridgeman further elaborated.
It’s evident to see that both companies have worked consistently to keep their businesses thriving. There’s no doubt that when people think of a black owned magazine, Ebony Magazine comes to mind.
“I see Ebony Magazine in the future as a platform that everyone can relate to and see themselves in. The goal is to be able to relate to the culture while creating influence for the culture,” said Bridgeman.
After the panel discussion, to add to the festivities guests enjoyed custom cocktails courtesy of Rhum Barbancourt. The cocktails were created by Netflix’s Drink master’s, LP O’Brien.
As for Barbancourt Rhum, this alcoholic beverage has been around for decades, and they plan on staying around for even longer. “Barbancourt Rhum will create more spaces in the future for women like me, and hopefully when other women of color see me in this position , it will inspire them,” said Gardere
