Real Style: New York Spring 2016 Fashion Week Part 3

Mirrored shades, bold colors, fabulous fringe, and punchy prints–fashion week attendees offer this and more.
Karl Pierre focused on a few stand outs with his chic lens. Indulge and enjoy!

Show Review: LaQuan Smith Ready-to-Wear Spring 2016

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The LaQuan Smith brand continues to blow up, particularly with the patronage ‘it girls’, from Justine Skye to just about everyone in the Kardashian/Jenner clan. Sizzling socialites and songstresses have always been fans of the LQS brand–for Spring 2016, Smith ushered out even more saucy, thigh skimming, and occasionally scandalous style.

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This season called for plays with fabrications, from tweed to denim. With the former, Smith offered skirt suits, racerback dresses, and floor sweeping coats. In the denim arena, he imagined jumpsuits, strapless dresses, and pencil skirts with paper bag waists.

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For more formal occasions, the high slit, lingerie inspired frock reigned supreme. I can see many of tinseltown’s young and fabulous flashing their gams in one of his form skimming gowns for red carpet events.

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Though crafted for the girly girl, Smith refreshingly offered a few wide legged pants and short sets.

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I’m a fan of LaQuan, and already have a few tweed pieces and a denim pencil skirt on my lust list.

Do you see anything you like?
See his current collection at LaQuanSmith.com.

Hot! or Hmm…: Jennifer Lopez’s American Idol Atlanta Auditions Diane von Furstenberg Resort 2016 Printed Pussybow Blouse and Pants

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J. Lo got punchy with prints at the Atlanta stop for American Idol in a Resort 2016 look by Diane von Furstenberg.

She gave a little 70’s tease with wispy hair and glossy red lips.

The look was modeled with a red purse, and the blouse buttoned to the hilt.

She makes it work, as always. Hot!
What do you think?

Hot! or Hmm…: Jennifer Lopez’s American Idol Atlanta Auditions Diane von Furstenberg Resort 2016 Printed Pussybow Blouse and Pants

 
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Splurge: Solange Knowles’s Prabal Gurung Spring 2016 Show Prabal Gurung Double-Face Cashmere and Wool Duffle Coat and Paneled Colorblock Dress

Solange Knowles went bold at the Prabal Gurung Spring 2016 Show in a $3,500 Double-Face Cashmere and Wool Duffle Coat and $1,525 Paneled Colorblock Dress from the brand:

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Her rouge jacket is crafted from a wool and cashmere blend and showcases a concealed zip placket.

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Her two-tone dress features spaghetti straps, wraparound paneling, a front slit, and golden pin detailing.

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Hot!

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Solange’s coat isn’t up for grabs, but you can get her dress here.

Thoughts?

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Who Wore It Better? Harley Viera-Newton vs. Rihanna in Adam Selman’s Fall 2015 Bow Knit Cardigan and Dress

Harley Viera-Newton was spotted at 3.1 Phillip Lim’s Spring 2016 show in the same $425 Adam Selman Bow Knit Cardigan and $485 Dress Rihanna originally wore back in March:

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Harley paired the set with a black leather handheld clutch and black suede pointed-toe pumps. Rih chose matching teal bow pumps and black socks, sticking to the runway’s styling.

The green and black wool cardigan features allover bow detailing and a button-front.

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The matching collared dress boasts long sleeves, the same bow accents, and a pullover silhouette.

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Here’s the entire look on the runway.

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I loved the look on both ladies!

What do you think? Who wore it better?

Who Wore It Better? Harley Viera-Newton vs. Rihanna in Adam Selman’s Fall 2015 Bow Knit Cardigan and Dress

 
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DressLands x fashionbombdaily Midi Bodycon Dress

DressLands x fashionbombdaily Midi Bodycon Dress – White / Lace Detail / Spaghetti Strap / Open Back / Sleeveless

Bodycon dresses are one of the most heavily trending styles this season. This sleeveless fashionbombdaily x dresslands online shopping sites midi bodycon dress in white is one of our most popular bodycon styles. It has a close-fitting design that is soft, comfortable and stretchy, and that is true to size. This dress features a low, round neckline that has decorative detail in front. Two, very thin spaghetti straps go over the shoulders to support the bodice. The back line plunges into a deep vee and is held together with decorative lace detail, providing a striking effect. The length of this dress reaches the mid calf area of the leg.

Some features of this fashionbombdaily inspired dress are:
Fully lined
Wrap front with double layer design
Perforated detailing
Scoop neckline
Regular fit – true to size

Hot! or Hmm… Taraji P. Henson’s Empire Season 2 Premiere Emanuel Ungaro Resort 2016 Tri Color Dress and Les Petits Joueurs Piano Clutch

I can’t wait for Cookie Lyon to return to TV next week! Taraji P. Henson was as fierce as the Empire matriarch at the show’s Season 2 Premiere in an Emanuel Ungaro Resort 2016 Tri Color Dress and $668 Les Petits Joueurs Piano Clutch:

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Her frock was paired with a black blazer and statement-making pumps in the brand’s Resort 2016 collection.

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Her black and white acrylic clutch features a piano motif, chain strap, and gold metallic top closure.

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I’m still on the fence with her hair, but I love that Taraji takes risks!

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What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?

Hot! or Hmm… Taraji P. Henson’s Empire Season 2 Premiere Emanuel Ungaro Resot 2016 Tri Color Dress and Les Petits Joueurs Piano Clutch

 
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Bomb Product of the Day: PANDORA Jewelry’s Majestic Feathers Earrings

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Hey! So this Fashion Week, I’m working with PANDORA, a line of light catching, affordable jewelry (have you heard of them?).
I’ll be wearing a few of their pieces during Fashion Week! I’m a fan of their $65 Majestic Feathers Earrings.

They phoenix-wing ear studs are gently curved to follow the shape of your ear and boast cubic zirconia details.
I also fell in love with their sterling rings (most of them ring in at under $100).

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Sty tuned to this space to see how I rock it!

Until then, what do you think?
See their full collection here.

Hot! or Hmm… Gabrielle Union’s 2015 Essence Street Style Block Party Marchesa Fall 2015 Black Fringe Top, Black Trousers, and Alexandre Birman Reine Sandals

It was all about rich textures for Gabrielle Union at the 2015 Essence Street Style Block Party. She looked ready for autumn in a Marchesa Fall 2015 Black Fringe Top, Black Trousers, and $880 Alexandre Birman Reine Sandals:

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Gabrielle stuck to the runway’s simple styling.

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Her black suede and lace sandals feature buckled ankle straps and 4.1″ heels.

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Work Gabby!

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What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?

Hot! or Hmm… Gabrielle Union’s 2015 Essence Street Style Block Party Marchesa Fall 2015 Black Fringe Top, Black Trousers, and Alexandre Birman Reine Sandals

 
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