Baby backpacks at the hip? Given the shift towards smaller and smaller accessories these days, the tiny nylon backpacks slung on the hips of models at Alexis Mabille’s Spring 2016 RTW presentation were right on trend. For lack of a better word, quirky was at the spirit of this season’s presentation. The baby backpacks were just the start! The entire collection referenced watermelon, as it is grown, sliced, pitted, whole, and halved. The palette reflected the multitude of bright reds and deep pinks. The accessories were fruit-based at every turn and even the makeup took its inspiration in green rind shadowed lids.

Quite a few of the pieces were statements in and of themselves: a long-sleeved knit with a sequined sliced watermelon, an uber high-waisted red pant suit, a two-piece printed ensemble, and a lace capelet-inspired dress shirt. In contrast to his Fall 2015 Haute Couture collection, which was utterly divine and elegant, this ready-to-wear presentation was indeed fun and lively, but didn’t feel like signature Alexis Mabille.

Most distinctly, the collection lacked drama, which Mabille is certainly known for. Pretty did this presentation make, but not power-packed enough to command celebrity obsession. The A-line silhouettes were utilitarian in nature: there was room for pockets and a belt loop to hook our handy tiny backpacks, but not much else. Now that said, I still enjoyed elements of it all; in particular, his ability to effortlessly blend varied fabrics into one. There was fluidity and movement, which fueled the fun in the clothes.

Some of my favorite looks were the most simple, such as a beautiful all-white lace blouse and full layered skirt or a light blue blazer draped over a tied dress shirt. Mabille’s interpretations of the white button down were delightful and most of them would make for key wardrobe staples for the modern woman.

For all the fun of the watermelon inspiration, the collection itself could have taken its audience on a wilder adventure. Here’s to hoping for a spin outside the watermelon patch next season!

What do you think of Alexis Mabille’s Spring 2016 RTW Collection?

Source: Vogue.com

Amal Clooney went bold in the Big Apple, draped in a $2,045 Versace Green Pleated Dress and matching Jimmy Choo sandals:

Her green silk pleated dress features a round neck and a sleeveless silhouette.

I love her style.

If you’re up for the splurge, get Amal’s frock here.

Thoughts?

Leigh-Anne Pinnock posed on Instagram in a $520 Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Military Shirt Dress:

Her olive and black dress features a stand collar, button placket, dropped shoulder seams, pin buckle belt, large contrast flap pockets, a curved split hem, and a relaxed fit.

The dress is chic, but I’m not too keen on her Public Desire Ivy Knee Length Heels with this ensemble.

Get Leigh-Anne’s dress for a splurge here.

Are you feeling it?

The paparazzi snapped some pics of Kourtney Kardashian in LA! For her day out, she donned $225 Westward Leaning Flower 7 Sunglasses, $381 Ronny Kobo Varvana Dress, and Gianvito Rossi Jimi Sandals:

Her sunnies feature champagne-hued shiny frames, neon pink lenses, and gold side inlays.

Her ribbed knit dress boasts a sleeveless silhouette and curve-hugging fit.

Her soft, woven suede sandals feature 4″ covered block heels, a lace-up front, and adjustable ties.

Hot!

Kourtney’s sandals are sold-out, but you can get her shades and dress here and here.

What do you think?

Jada Pinkett Smith looked golden en route to Guy Laroche’s Spring 2016 show in a black and gold dress from the designer’s Fall 2015 collection:

She wore the dress as modeled, though opted for pumps instead of booties.

The dress also comes in a navy/silver color way.

Hot, Jada! She looks great!
What do you think?

Hot! or Hmm…: Jada Pinkett Smith’s Guy LaRoche Spring 2016 Paris Fashion Week Show Guy Laroche Fall 2015 Black and Gold Panel Dress

Hot! Love this!

Hmm…nothing special

 

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Grace Jones’s Memoir, titled, “I’ll Never Write My Memoir,“ hit bookshelves yesterday, and it certainly seems like a juicy read (pun intended)!

About pop stars like Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, and Amber Rose being inspired by her style, she told the New York Times, “They make it so obvious. But they don’t quite have the conviction. It’s always someone styling them, for example. It’s not coming from them. People say, ‘Well, you should be flattered.’ And I’m like, ‘No, I’m not.’ Because my whole view is being unique and finding yourself, from your own suffering or your own upbringing or your own happiness. For me, it’s all piggybacking.”

She continued, “I have been so copied by those people who have made fortunes that people assume I am that rich. But I did things for the excitement, the dare, the fact that it was new, not for the money. And too many times I was the first, not the beneficiary. There’s a lot of that around at the moment. Be like Sasha Fierce. Be like Miley Cyrus. Be like Rihanna. Be like Lady Gaga. Be like Rita Ora and Sia. Be like Madonna. I cannot be like them, except to the extent that they are already being like me.”

Inside the memoir, she reveals her feelings about Kim Kardashian’s Break the Internet Paper Cover, which was inspired by a photograph by Jean Paul Goude (Jones’s frequent collaborator and father to her child).

Jones said “When he took a photograph of Kim Kardashian with a champagne glass perched on her ass in an impossible pose like the ones he did with me over thirty-five years ago, I asked him why he was giving her – a basic commercial product – his ideas? This seemed to contradict his spirit of integrity, which he has protected for so long. Why was he repeating himself, just to give her a little flare of publicity, quickly absorbed by the next puff of self-promotion?”

She continues, “Well, he replied, ‘I got the feeling that if I didn’t do that photograph, she would have simply copied the idea anyway. I might as well copy myself.’ His ideas are are so powerful that repeating them decades later still causes a hell of a fuss, however temporary…He might have done it to wind me up a little as well. Which he did.”

Aside from taking shots at pop stars, it seems she has some great stories (Spin provided a great list of a few).
I’m also interested in learning more about her upbringing in Jamaica, her time as a model, and her storied music career.

Purchase at Target or Amazon.com.
Will you be buying?
Images: Getty/New York Times/Associated Press

Sophia Bush was the lady in red for an appearance at NBC Studios. She chose a $415 Self Portrait Red Sleeveless Geometric Sequin Dress:

Her red combo dress feature sequins embellishment, a jewel neckline, sleeveless A-line silhouette, wide straps, darts at the bust, a pleated waist, geometric guipure lace skirt, and a scalloped hem.

Is it just me, or does Self Portrait make the best dresses?

Get Sophia’s dress for a splurge here.

What do you think?

Happy Empire Day!!!

Today’s feature is one of my absolute favorites! Krystin Hargrove of Be Loud Be You is eccentricity at its finest. With her knack for styling tonal looks and her fearless approach to fashion, this DC blogger is the total package.

I first started following Krystin’s style journey back in 2012. And, as I glance back over some of her archived outfits, it’s evident that this fashionista’s style has definitely evolved over time. Although she’s been previously featured as a Fashion Bombshell of the Day, it’s always intriguing to witness bloggers transition into their own.

So, as you can already tell, this girl is fierce! Her style objective consists of thigh-high slits, delicate florals, statement-making adornments and some impressive vintage finds. I also adore ever-changing ‘dos (did you check the purple tips tho?!) All in all, this Bomb Blogger knows how to keep it fresh and funky while injecting her own dose of individuality – and I liiiivvveee for that!

Slay on, hun!

Want to know more about Krystin of Be Loud Be You? Well, check out her blog here or start following her via Instagram at @krystinhargrove.

 

Thoughts?

 

 

Signing Out — Esmesha

 

There are tons of affordable e-stores sprouting up every day!
One such shop is The Snobbery Boutique! While perusing their offerings, I couldn’t help but love their $175 Baby Boss Romper:

The one piece features a tuxedo collar, slit pockets, and a double breasted front.

Where it with pumps and a clutch for a night out.

It will be available for purchase on October 13th. Will you indulge?

Shop the Snobbery Boutique’s other products at Snobberyboutique.com/shop/.

We have a new Bombshell! Take a look at Tajma from Harriman, New York:

She says, “[My style is] tomboy chic.”

” Sometimes I can get a little girly, but I love the men’s touch to women’s clothing.”


” Pairing my outfits with a “where’d you get those” heels to finish the look…”


“… and a pair of sneakers never hurt nobody!!”

More here:

Hot! You’re style is different and I love it!
See more on Instagram @_Tajma_.
What do you think?

What do you think of Tajma from New York?

Hot! Yes! This is a Bombshell!

Not a Bombshell, but her style is aiiiight

Some hits, some misses!

Not good, but not terrible

Hmm….I’ll pass

 

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