The premiere of Empire’s second season is a little more than a month away and I’m excited! The drama, the music, the fashion— let’s focus on that last bit for a second shall we? Hakeem and Cookie Lyon are my personal favorites when it comes to style on the show and it seems the fashion industry is also taking notice. The hit TV show is partnering with luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue on a number of curated collections that reflect the sartorial choices of Empire’s main characters.
Of the partnership, the President of Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products, Jeffrey Godsick said, “The influence Empire has had on so many aspects of popular culture proves it has the ingredients to become a stand-alone fashion brand.” The collaboration has already enlisted some fashion heavy hitters including Fashion Bomb favorite Cushnie et Ochs, Alexis Bittar, Jimmy Choo, MCM, and many more.
And that isn’t all! There will also be Empire-themed windows from September 10th to October 7th at Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship stores in New York City and Beverly Hills. We’re sure there will be lots of bling, metallics, bold hues, and animal prints in store.
Empire’s second season premieres on FOX on September 23rd, so get your DVRs ready. And stay tuned for more shopping info for these fabulous collections!
What do you think? Would you wear Cookie Lyons-inspired looks for Fall?
Are y’all ready for a new season of Real Housewives of Atlanta?
The show’s cast gathered last night to tape at Kenya Moore’s HairCare lounge, plus a few new cast members: Marlo Hampton and Sheree Whitfield (they’re back!), actress Kim Fields, and transgender model Amiyah Scott. For the scene, Porsha Williams wore a $430 Ronny Kobo Ribbed Cut Out Megan Dress:
The dress has cut out details on the side and a backless design.
Purchase at Intermix. Need an option for less? Try this dress from Missguided.
What do you think? And what do you think of the show’s new line up?
*Marlo was also in the building, and you know she brought the fashion! She sizzled in a $1,478 pink Balmain gold buttoned dress and Balmain sandals.
Her sandals are sold out, but you can get her dress at TheOutnet.com.
**See more images from the filming here:
Today’s Bombshell, Dami from Maryland, wrote a bit of an essay to accompany her submission!
Settle in to enjoy her style treatise.
The 2nd time Bombshell writes, “After being featured as a Bombshell about a year ago, I thought it would be really cool to submit a post for Bombshell of the Day.”
” I wanted to share my style story, maybe others could relate. Or maybe someone would think I look crazy but see the confidence and be influenced to be fearless and take some risks with their style.”
“Needless to say, that wasn’t the exact outcome; I wasn’t bothered by the comments about my looks because as I described in my feature, I wasn’t born in the US and I don’t have a conventional type of beauty at all.”
” Most of my life has been comprised of being made fun of, you literally learn to brush it all off once you find that love in yourself and all your quirks.”
“What I was upset about, and frankly still bothered by, was when people said things such as “you need to look less scattered and disorganized”, “these looks would be saved by a sleek heel” “step out of the ‘90s” etc etc.”
” The reason I was bothered was because, since when did fashion have all of these rules!? Since when did fashion and your personal style have so many boundaries, demands, and directions? This is something I have never understood, why does your self-expression have to be restricted?”
“How can you define style as organization? What fun is there in always being in heels because apparently “The Rules of Style” says your look’s not complete without it? In always looking like you have it all together? In your hair only being pulled back or in nice neat curls?”
” In only wearing muted tones and nude lipsticks because someone tells you that’s all that “looks right” on you? What fun is there in listening to others to dictate how you dress? How you feel about yourself? How to live your damn life?”
” Life is already controlled by rules and standards, dressing shouldn’t be a chore as well.
“You know how we women say we don’t dress for men? Well I don’t dress for your approval and you shouldn’t dress for mine.”
“If everyone from the DMV claims my story, that’s fantastic but it doesn’t change anything at all.”
” As I grow, of course my style will consequently evolve. I’ll more than likely look at an old outfit I’d thought was a hit and think it was a total, heart-wrenching miss. And there’s nothing wrong with that! But I won’t be restricted by imaginary rules based on the perspective of another.”
“***And quick tidbit, it’s also really silly to make assumptions off of people’s lives simply based on how they appear. I actually do not attend Howard U, coincidentally I actually go to a PWI, so you can see how far off you were from that one.”
” But everyone’s a critic right? J And someone’s probably going to say I’m really hurt or something just to discredit everything lol and that’s fine as well.(Sorry if this was eternal! Had to get that off my chest).”
Vent, girl! Well, I like your style. You make flats fashionable, which can be a feat. But you work it!
See Damii’s first submission here. Read more on Dami’s blog, Soul of a Lion, and follow her on Instagram @missusmonroe.
What do you think of this submission?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 6-8 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 5-10 different outfits (no collages) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.
Dania Ramirez went bold at the No Escape Premiere in Los Angeles. She certainly turned a few heads in a The 2nd Skin Co. Green Halter Dress, Le Silla Strappy Pumps, and Helmer Python Clutch:
Dania’s exact frock wasn’t shown on the brand’s Spring 2015 runway, but these pieces were pretty similar in silhouette and cut.
Alicia Keys gave a speech about Harlem at the Borough’s 2015 Summer in the City Event rocking a $475 pair of Dita Believer Round Mirrored Shades:
She kept the rest of her look simple in a New York lightning bolt tank, pants, and Reebok pump sneakers.
Her sunglasses are constructed with two cat ear wires at the corners and retro, round frames.
Purchase her frames in gold at Shopbop.com or Forward Forward. Get her exact sunglasses at the Dita Store in New York at 273 Lafayette St, New York. NY 10012.
I love these! Might have to satisfy my sunglasses craving yet again…
Hey Guys!
So I’ve been commissioned to do a fun little project for Ebay, where I create and curate Style Guides and collections for some of our favorite Fashion Bomb Celebs!
The project is super fun, because I get to discover loads of star approved designer items for less on the popular resale site.
From Kim K Céline shades to Ciara’s Tisci x Nike sneaks, I’ve been able to find it all on Ebay!
To get a rundown of Beyonce’s style and view her collection, click here.
For Rihanna’s style guide, click here.
Feeling Ciara? Click here.
Nicki Minaj lovers need look no further than here.
Kim K fans can get a few of her looks for a steal here.
We just added one for Cassie!
Take a look here.
And get a load of J.Lo’s style here.
If you’re fan of Karrueche Tran, visit her Style Guide here.
Leave a comment and let me know what you think!
And just for fun: what’s the best thing you’ve ever scored on Ebay?
