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Rihanna was pretty in pink at the Dior Spring 2016 Show in a Fall 2015 Couture Pink Fur Sleeve Cape Dress and Black Patent Thigh High Boots from the French fashion house:
Her frock was paired with a white wispy dress and platform sandals on the Fall 2015 Couture runway.
I’m feeling a little under the weather today. In fact, I’ve been battling a slight stint of sickness this week but, nevertheless, I’m always up for blogging! So, I’ll attempt to keep things brief as we indulge in some of our favorite looks this week.
Reality vixen Laura Govan skewed sultry vibes as she donned a revealing black number by Madame X. Her form-fitting gown features a halter neckline, silver detailing and a statement-making front cutout. She finished off her look with gold pumps and matching arm candy. Hot!
Fashion favorite Amal Clooney was spotted out and about in New York City earlier this week! The gorgeous style maven looked every bit of ‘effortless chic’ as she uplifted a green Versace silk pleated dress. Her simple ‘fit showcased her impressive gams and the bold hue looked amazing on her. Love it!
amFAR Milano 2015 was an event jam-packed with sartorial greatness! The stars showed up and showed out as they flaunted their finest threads for anxious onlookers. But, no one shined quite as bright as supermodel Naomi Campbell – she slayed in a sheer black creation by Margiela. The fashion heavyweight also rocked a striking red lip and tons of diamonds. She looks great, no?
Okay okay, Jennifer Lopez has been killing the game! I mean, every time I scroll past her on my Instagram feed, she’s always on point. You gotta give the girl her props. So, when I spotted her in this Resort 2016 Mugler long sleeve cutout dress and silver Casadei pumps, I knew she deserved a spot in this post. Slay on!
Singer Alesha Deixon was on hand for the Pride of Britain Awards 2015 and she sizzled as she rocked a Michael Costello sequin rock crystal gown. Her dress boasts a high neck, a low-cut back, long sleeved and a sleek silhouette. I liked this look – it comes off a little demure but it also injects a bit of sex appeal. Yes!
It’s Friday, and I’m working on a monster of a post about Fall Trends!
I’m going to keep my head down and keep pushing til it’s done, but 1st: Christopher from Memphis, Tennessee:
He says, “I am highly interested in being featured as a daily fashion bomber!”
” I absolutely love your blog and all things fashion!”
” Here are a few pics of my style!”
” Thanks so much for your time!”
Hot! Your shoe game is on point and I love the pops of color.
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The Balmain Spring 2016 After Party was pretty much just a re-staging of the catwalk affair, as all of the supermodels who strutted down the runway showed up in the collection’s just-debuted looks.
Check out who was in attendance:
Jourdan Dunn showed off her mile-long stems in a long-sleeve suede and embellished frock and green suede strappy sandals from the Resort collection. Hot!
Joan Smalls, Kendall Jenner, and Lily Donaldson were all about neutrals in suede separates. I mean does it get much more stunning than these ladies?
Isabeli Fontana shimmered and sparkled in a long-sleeve velvet and crystal number. I would love for this dress to show up in my closet in time for the holidays. A girl can dream!
Gigi Hadid smoldered in a long-sleeve beige lace-up number with boyfriend Joe Jonas not far behind. This was fab!
Younger sister Bella served up dark romance in a long-sleeve, mesh-accented LBD and black cage sandals.
Not sure how Lily Aldridge avoided a wardrobe failure, so I definitely salute her for daring to wear this ensemble!
I wasn’t too keen on Doutzen Kroes’s black cage cutout sandals with her white crisscross cutout mini dress, but she’s always gorgeous no matter what she wears.
Alessandra Ambrosio was white hot in a long-quilted coat and lace-up mini dress. I loved this!
Hailey went completely minimal with barely-there makeup and only ankle-strap sandals as accents, while Jenny added a bit more glam with a half-up, half-down hairstyle, hoop earrings, glittering rings, and suede pumps.
The stretch crepe dress features gold-plaited chain detailing at the waist and hips and a bodycon silhouette.
It’s the first day of October! Only a few months until the New Year…
While much of the East Coast is preparing for the onslaught of Hurricane Joaquin, stars are in Europe sitting front row at fashion weeks all around the globe, in California soaking up the sunshine, and more.
Let’s see what they wore this week!
We all know that Riccardo Tisci is a huge fan of Nicki Minaj and she a lover of his designs. She performed at Givenchy’s party during Milan Fashion Week in an embellished catsuit and over-the-knee boots. Would you expect anything less from Nicki?
Jada Pinkett Smith has been making the rounds during Paris Fashion Week! She took in the Chloé Spring 2016 show in a yellow trench, white tie-neck blouse, black trousers, and a $1,762 Faye Small Python Clutch from the iconic French fashion house. Hot!
While out and about in Beverly Hills, Karrueche Tran kept it cute and casual in a black crop top, sweater-inspired skirt, and colorful sneakers.
Before Balmain’s Spring 2016 show, Olivier Rousteing, Kendall Jenner, and Gigi Hadid stepped out for a night in the City of Lights. What’s not to like?
Even the most simple LBD looks chic on Victoria Beckham. Always flawless.
A black sheer inset turtleneck, $403 Tamara Mellon Fringed Suede Pencil Skirt, black leather pointed-toe strappy pumps, and a colorblock bag were Sophia Bush’s choices in the Big Apple. She’s been killing it in the style department this week!
At the Kanye West Concert, Rita Ora layered it with on her favorite Enfants Riches Deprimes beret, a black leather jacket, oversized white button-front shirt, colorful shoulder bag, plaid waist belt, and peep-toe booties.
Rachel Bilson has been spending most of her time with her daughter these days, but she stepped out for the Chanel Baby2Baby Dinner in a tweed frock from the fashion house. Good to see her out and about again!
A navy lace-up dress cinched at the waist with a wide black belt were on the menu for Priyanka Chopra while making an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Isn’t she gorgeous?
Maggie Q flaunted her toned gams at PETA’s 35th Anniversary Party in a black long-sleeve mini dress.
At Anthony Vaccarello’s Spring 2016 show, Leigh Lezark was clad in suede separates from the brand. I liked this!
Jessica Alba showed a flash of midriff on Watch What Happens Live in an off-the-shoulder crop top and high-waist pencil skirt. She should definitely wear more curve-hugging looks: her body is on point.
Queen Rania was the epitome of elegance at the First Annual Fashion 4 Development Ladies Luncheon in a lace LBD. I love her style!
Another Queen was in the building: Naomi Campbell that is. She was white hot in a zip-accented frock and contrast black strappy sandals. This might be the most demure look I’ve ever seen from her. Impeccable nonetheless.
Chris Collins repped for the fellas in an expertly-tailored grey suit and eggplant-hued tie. He’s kind of dreamy no?
Eva Longoria gave an edgy spin to the LWD at Variety Latino’s 10 Latinos to Watch Event in LA with a black leather bralette peeking through its low-cut keyhole, a black belt, and black ankle-strap sandals.
At the 2015 MOBO Nominations in London, Ella Eyre was unexpectedly pared-down in a calf-length LBD and pointed-toe strappy black leather pumps. Hot!
Closing out the week was Cara Santana who had her dog in tow while in West Hollywood. She accented a simple tee and denim with a red bag and white booties.
There are loads of shapewear brands around, but one of my favorites is Slim Girl Shapewear.
Slim Girl Shapewear aka 1800Cinchers has your traditional waist trainers, cinch leggings, tummy tuckers, and more, created to give you a flat stomach and an hourglass shape.
I spoke to Slim Girl Shapewear creator, Juliana, to discuss her brand, and why Slim Girl Shapewear is ahead of the rest.
She said, “It really did start when I was in college. I was shopping around and I didn’t have the flattest stomach. I liked tight clothes and when shopping around, I could never find something that was tight enough. And if I found something that was tight, it was uncomfortable and a little too bulky. I had already started an e-commerce business, and experimented with different types of shapewear, and decided to sell it.”
What makes Slim Girl Shapewear better than the competitors? “For lot of companies, it seems as though they have settled for products made in China, and quality has been compromised. We make our products in Columbia. We are in direct control of quality. Each item is strictly monitored. Any kinks come out in production. Every new line we come up with, we trouble shoot so we can fix problems.“
Her most popular product? The Tummy Tucker. She says, “They are not as bulky. They have zippers and don’t have latex. It’s really good for those who are allergic to latex. It’s very firm. I made the Tummy Tucker because I wanted something that I could wear underneath tight clothes. We have long torso options for those who are taller, and short torso options for those who are shorter. They will hold you in and they are very discreet because they have a zipper.”
A lot of people are critics of waist training. Is it safe? Juliana says, “We do see a lot of criticism, with people saying they squeeze your insides, it’s unhealthy, too restrictive. We hear all these criticism from people who have good intentions. What a lot of people are referring to are corsets. Waist cinchers are not corsets, they are made to take on a woman’s form. A corset has steel rods, they do no bend whatsoever. Waist cinchers have flexi wires. You can dance, you can jump, do sit ups, and run. Have you seen anyone running in a Victorian Corset? No! Waist cinchers are flexible and made specifically with the material that will make you burn fat faster. Latex helps you burn fat, there’s cotton so it doesn’t interact with your skin. Made in an hourglass form because we want an hourglass shape.”
Juliana, who grew up in Nigeria said, “When growing up, I did see a tradition where new mothers would wrap their belly with a cloth every day for a couple months. The idea was to squeeze the belly back to shape. Wrapping the cloth around did help her belly take its form again.”
In closing she says, Waist Training has been a great phenomenon. “The concept had always been there, and different cultures tried them out in different ways. The company has grown exponentially here in as well as in the UK and Africa. We are really growing.” To whit, they were featured on both The Real and the Wendy Williams Show:
Sex sells and no one knows that better than Olivier Rousteing. When he took the lead of the creative helm at Balmain four years ago, the French fashion house already had a built-in legion of fans—though they had indeed grown tired of the same old military-inspired jackets and rocker chic flair that then designer Creative Director Christophe Decarnin had made his signature. Rousteing’s Balmain was and is much more sultry: body-hugging silhouettes, skin-baring perforated designs, plunging necklines, and come hither hues. Not for the faint of heart by any means, his pieces make the women who dare to wear them feel good. Perhaps that’s why almost every best-dressed celeb has worn the brand since he’s come on board, or the fact that H&M has enlisted him for their latest designer collaboration.
As one might have expected, the female form was on display. The brand’s trademark crocheted frocks served up bohemian-inspired exposure of flesh, wide belts accentuated the models’ already slim waists, and cutout detailing gave added flashes of chiseled bod.
Netted and perforated skirts and long-sleeve tops were designed for a particular kind of Balmain woman: one who feels most comfortable in proximity to nudity. Risqué designs with cutout and crisscross detailing were not for fashion’s delicate set either: they were full-on sexpot with provocative caged sandals, embellished earrings, statement necklaces, and the collection’s sleek high ponytails as accents.
Balmain is not for the wallflower, thus whatever Rousteing serves up will always be quite strong in its approach. That intensity and power was juxtaposed with the ease and smoothness of the textures and color palette. Nude, beige, and camel tones made sheer skirts, dresses, and shirts appear more approachable, while supple suede and silk turned lace-up cropped numbers and transparent trousers from unabashedly carnal to exciting.
Rousteing turned up the glitz with crystal-adornment on netted pencil skirts and dresses, so you’ve been warned: the sheer dress trend will be continuing on until at least Spring 2016. Ruffles also injected a dose of whimsy and playfulness on a strong-shouldered crop top, floor-grazing trousers that won’t be complimentary to every frame and figure but whose movement was a sight to behold, and cascading maxi skirts that were perfect for dramatic red carpet flair.
Some of his most notable clients include that of the Kardashian-Jenner family, thus there was no surprise that so many of the looks at hand seemed as if they’d fit right into Kim’s post-pregnancy wardrobe. There’s no telling if one of the family’s stylish members will again show up in the fashion house’s next ad campaign, but we’re at least certain they’ll be sporting the assortment almost immediately.
Was there anything entirely new here for the fashion house? Not quite. But we’re absolutely positive that the #balmainarmy is already noting down their must-haves from the collection. It’s also fun to see the way Rousteing will push the envelope each season. Here’s to counting down the weeks until someone wears one of these designs to their next movie premiere or high-fashion fête.
