Summer 2015 Style Inspiration: What to Wear to the 2015 ESSENCE Festival

If you’re headed to New Orleans this July 4th weekend, get your Essence Music Festival fashion-fix with today’s style inspirations.

Offset a pair of graphic palm print shorts with a halterneck crop top and purple platform sandals.

What to Wear to Essence Music Festival 2015 Topshop Ribbed Halterneck Crop Top Topshop Graphic Palm Print Shorts Saint Laurent Tribute Sandals Dior Metallic Color-Block Lens Sunglasses

Throw in a festive clutch and metallic frame sunglasses for the final touch.

Slip into a fitted romper accented by a pair of tall gladiator flats and a beige envelope clutch.

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Add a few details with large aviators, a gold fringe cuff, and Tory Burch T logo stud earrings.

Opt for neutral tones in a military pencil skirt and simple white crop top.

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Dress up this casual look with chocolate-brown gladiators, a printed handbag, and aviator shades.

Incorporate bold pops of color with a super chic white playsuit for your final wardrobe option.

What to Wear to Essence Music Festival 2015 Topshop D-Ring High Neck Romper Giuseppe Zanotti Design Sandals Chanel Chevron Jumbo Flap Handbag Wildfox Fontaine Sunglasses

Bring the look together with a pair of two-tone sandals, a stylish shoulder bag, and over-sized sunnies.


And that’s it. What do you ladies think of today’s wardrobe ideas for Essence? Wishing everyone a fun and safe Fourth of July weekend!

Splurge: Kat Graham’s LA Alexander Wang Blue and Red Pleated Skirt and Céline Silver Wedge Pumps

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Kat Graham looked absolutely beautiful for an outing in LA in an Endless Rose striped cut out crop top and a $359 Alexander Wang Abstract Skirt:

She offset the prints with Céline silver wedge pumps and a nude tote.

Her red, blue and black abstract-print fluid jersey skirt has an accordion-pleat.

Her pumps have a wedge heel.

Her pumps are sold out, but you can snag her skirt at Barneys.com.
Are you feeling this look?

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Beyonce’s Facebook #LoveWins Video Fashion Credits: A Wildfox Couture Ombre Malibu One Piece, a VFILES Sport Green and Black Girl Power Jersey , and More!

Even though the legislation was passed about a week ago, according to Beyonce it’s “Never Too Late!” The singer showed her support for the recent marriage equality roll out with a short re-taping of her viral 7/11 video.

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In the clip, amongst other things, she wore a Wild Fox Couture Ombre Malibu One Piece bathing suit and a VFILES Sport Plus Green and Black Girl Power Jersey.
Take a look:

The Wildfox Couture suit is an 80s inspired one-piece cut high on the hip. On the runway, the collection was “Malibu Barbie” themed and the Malibu part definitely comes through here. What you can’t see here is it sports a beautifully low scoop back that is the perfect surprise when people watch you leave.

Need the piece yourself? Cop it for $91 right now!
One of her other looks we loved was a simple Girl Power jersey from the VFILES Sport Plus line that debuted this past February at New York Fashion Week. The shirt comes with a white t-shirt underlayer and is just a subtle reminder that Queen Bey is a feminist.

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Need that too? Grab your own for $70.

See the other looks from the video below.

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She was definitely feeling herself in this rainbow fringe dress from Baby Girl Boutique.

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Get yours for 39.50.

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But she really broke it down in a pink Wildfox Dreams Come True V-Neck baggy sweatshirt.

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Still available for $98.

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Of course the most obvious sign of support was with this VFILES X Been Trill Gay Pride tee complete with a rainbow colored American flag mock-up.

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Show your support for $50.
See the video below:

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What do you think?

Splurge: Jada Pinkett Smith’s Magic Mike XXL London Premiere Balmain Strapless Beaded Mini Dress and Giuseppe Zanotti Coline Sandals

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Jada Pinkett Smith sizzled in a Balmain velvet and beaded LBD for the London Premiere of Magic Mike XXL:

She accessorized with $1,425 Giuseppe Zanotti Swarovski Crystal Embellished Sandals.

The wildly cut back of these sleek, tall suede sandals sparkles with Swarovski crystals for a rock-glam finish.

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Splurge on her heels at Saks or at LuisaViaRoma.com.
What do you think of her look?

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Hot! or Hmm…: Joseline Hernandez Jordan’s Tristan Blake Custom Gold and Black Sequined Jumpsuit

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Joseline Hernandez Jordan posed for a pic for the ‘Gram in a Tristan Blake Black and Gold Sequined Jumpsuit:

It seems Joseline has worn his custom creations many times in the past, including to the BET Awards.


I like this look! For a performance. But hey, it definitely matches Joseline’s over the top personality.
What do you think?

Hot! or Hmm…: Joseline Hernandez Jordan’s Tristan Blake Custom Gold and Black Sequined Jumpsuit

 
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Follow Tristan on Instagram @BlakeofAllTrades.

Bomb Blogger: Jessi Malay of My White T

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Today’s Bomb Blogger heads the fashion destination known as My White T. Aside from taking street style pics and writing, she even manages to juggle a career as a singer and beauty curator. Style maven Jessi Malay is the epitome of chic and her effortless, cool-girl style has landed her a spot in our weekly feature.

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My discovery of Jessi came about after an intense Instagram binge. I can’t tell you the exact account that led me to find her but, one thing is true, I’m glad I did! Of course, curiosity struck and I researched her a little more: not only did I happen upon her beautiful blog but I also located some of her musical work here.

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This fashionista loves her neutrals, lots of fringe, sultry footwear and even eye-catching prints. Her knack for layering is also notable as is her enviable sunnies collection. Jessi certainly knows what fits her style objective and she easily executes every look. Side note: Doesn’t she rock a mean crop top!?

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Slay on, hun!

Want to know more about Jessi Malay of My White T? Well, feel free to check out her blog here or follow her inspiring IG @jessimalay.

 

Thoughts?

 

 

Signing Out — Esmesha

 

 

Splurge: Alicia Keys’s West Hollywood Gucci Round Aviator Double Bridge Sunglasses

Alicia Keys's West Hollywood Gucci Round Aviator Double Bridge Sunglasses

Alicia Keys was spied with son Genesis and friend Daphne Wayans in West Hollywood in a $375 pair of Gucci Round Aviator Sunglasses:

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Cute baby!

Her flexible, ultra-lightweight Gucci aviators have a unique retro twist. Delicate wire form a double-bridge.

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Purchase at Shopbop.com.
Would you splurge?

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Images: AKM GSI

Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Danielle from Delaware

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We’re going to Dover, Delaware for today’s Bombshell, Danielle:

She says, “I would describe my style as Bold..”

“… Vibrant…”


” Colorful..”


” Creative…”


“… and Unpredictable.”

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Love that purple/fuchsia combo!
See more on IG @withlovelonya.
What do you think?

What do you think of Danielle from Delaware?

 
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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.

The Fashion Bomb News Breakdown: Misty Copeland Named First Black Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theater, Donna Karan Steps Down From Her Label, Colin Kaepernick Collaborates With New Era

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  • Misty Copeland has made history as the first African-American principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater. The 32-year-old ballerina said at a news conference at the Metropolitan Opera House, “I had moments of doubting myself, and wanting to quit, because I didn’t know that there would be a future for an African-American woman to make it to this level…At the same time, it made me so hungry to push through, to carry the next generation. So it’s not me up here — and I’m constantly saying that — it’s everyone that came before me that got me to this position.” Congrats, Misty! (BBC; NYTimes)
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  • After tapping Maxwell Osbourne and Dao Yi-Chow as the new designers for her DKNY brand, Donna Karan has decided to leave her own Donna Karan label.  The departure will signal a suspension of the main line with many speculating the brand will be soon rolled into DKNY. Karan herself will focus on her Urban Zen company. One has to wonder whether that New York Times interview where she spoke poorly of her relationship with LVMH had something to do with this. (InStyle)
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  • Have you not gotten a chance to see the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “China: Through the Looking Glass” exhibit? Well you’re getting more time.  The museum is extending the show through September 7th, as the show drew more than 350,000 visitors in the first two months, putting it in the same realm as the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” exhibit. (Fashionista)
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  • Dear Marc Jacobs, there is a right and a wrong way to send nudes. Sending them over Instagram is quite generally the wrong way.  The designer learned that rule first hand when he reportedly attempted to send a nude photo through Instagram direct messaging to a follower. Clearly still learning the platform, the photo went into the main stream and was pulled down within a few seconds. But we all know the internet; a screenshot lives on to tell the tale. Of course the link is NSFW. (Gawker)
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  • Though they are working on collaborations with Carine Roitfeld and Balmain, H&M has another project on the horizon.  The company is reportedly adding a new business to it’s portfolio which will join brands like & Other Stories, COS and Cheap Monday. While it won’t launch until 2017, execs say that it will be nothing like H&M or the brands it already owns. (Bloomberg)
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  • The latest athlete to parlay his sartorial success into designs is San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.  The six-foot five star is releasing three hats with New Era, out this October.  As for his personal collection, Kaepernick says he probably has about 500 hats and 200 pairs of shoes (mostly sneakers). (WWD)

Essential Items What to Own For Well-Balanced Wardrobe

What is a well-balanced wardrobe? It is a magical and amazing place in your house where you can get the best, always fashion-forward and stylish clothing and always be sure, that items in it match perfectly together. By keeping in mind three main principles of variety, moderation, and portion control, your wardrobe will always be stylish and perfectly balanced for various occasions. Check these main apparel elements, which are essential in the road of making your wardrobe perfect, and soon you will hear a bunch of compliments on how good you look for sure! Buy these apparel items and you will be stylish and sophisticated woman easily.

The Basics

Make a great foundation for your everyday look with simple and always classical basic wardrobe items. Pick ordinary without any embroidery top in neutral colors and mix and match it with more colorful items to make more interesting look. Always have a simple black tank top, a simple crewneck sweater which can be optional for thin knits in cotton or wool that layer easily. Also don’t forget to own nice pair of jeans, long-sleeve white shirt and at least one unit of beige khakis. The very best part of basics is that they simply match with other items and can be worn during all kinds of occasions. Get other essential basics like simple white button downs, cardigans in various colors, and black pants, and here you go – you have a nice start of balanced wardrobe right away!

The Staples

A few of high-quality staples in your wardrobe will let you make your look more professional and keep you look well put together too. Purchase all staples in neutral colors to be sure that it fits with every single item, or dare to get more unique pieces to create more interesting look. No matter in which pallet you want to get it, always pick and purchase at least one a-line wool skirt, which suits most of the figures. Also don’t forget to buy yourself a nice black suit, either with pants or a skirt. Add pinstriped oxford buttoned down shirt in more interesting colors and look stylish and professional easily. Moreover, to make a whole wardrobe even more completed get some great quality little black dress which suits every single occasion. Don’t forget to buy yourself at least one nice silk blouse, gray trousers, one fitted jacket which can be worn with other clothing, and get a nice camisole too. This all combined and matched with basics will make a nice daily or professional look.

The Statement Pieces

To make your wardrobe more versatile, colorful and younger, purchase some nice and bold pieces, which can be a nice center piece element of your whole look. Get it in big prints and bright colors and bravely match it with the neutrals or the staples. Own one nice dress with huge prints of in, but make sure that dress is in more quiet color pallet. Also get some bold blouse too, which can live up your entire professional look. Finish your collection with graphic sweater for colder days and get tweeted pants in neutral colors. Some items doesn’t need to be in bright colors or prints. Interesting cuts actually will work pretty well too.

The Evening Appeal and the Showstoppers

For more interesting look and for more important and unusual occasions, every lady should have a nice evening item in her wardrobe too. Not to forget about some showstopper elements which can show your personality the best. So get some fun ruffled shirt, a cocktail skirt, also some flashy and bright top and velvet pants in darker colors to make nice night look. For a showstopper piece, get some great and colorful party dress which is bright and fun. Select a timeless and classical look and be sure, that you always look your best.

Now what you need is to get all of these essentials in one great place. It can definitely be a Neiman Marcus, because at this store all the items are at their best quality and at affordable price too. In order to get it much cheaper, use various promos and discount codes for Neiman Marcus. It will help you recreate and renew your wardrobe with classical and easily to match items.