Happy Monday, Bombers and Bombshells!
I just returned back from the Color Comm conference in Miami! And aside from it being an inspiring assemblage of powerful men and women, it provided great examples of what to wear to a creative conference in a sun kissed locale.
Take a look:
A dress in a flattering silhouette is always a good way to go. Pair with neutral heels to let your shift shine.
Color Comm President Lauren Wesley Wilson illustrated in style in a bright pink dress and subtle pumps. Hot!
A simple, yet flattering dress was also the call for this attendee, who added a bit of Miami flavor with beaded flat sandals.
A colorful blazer and bag can offer pops of color to your traditional conference attire.
A button down shirt and a pencil skirt are always a safe combination. Show off your personality by wearing a button down in a bright color in an unexpected fabric.
And if you’re somewhere warm, it’s alright to wear white, as Harriette Cole displays. Add punch with a necklace and a bold bag.
That does it!
What do you think of these conference looks? See anything you’d like to emulate?
*Check out Part 1 of our Real Style/Color Comm feature here.
Images: Karl Pierre
Kim Kardashian was on kiddie duty this weekend with daughter North and nephew Mason.
She escorted the tots to a birthday party in a form fitting dress, her favorite Haider Ackermann silk trench, and Azzedine Alaia scallloped flat sandals. $325 Céline ZZ top Tortoise sunglasses added an dash of chic.
Her flowy, silk trench is one of her favorite maternity pieces. It features translucent fabric and a flowing silhouette.
Her sandals boast circular details. See a similar pair below in black.
Her plastic sunglasses have an angular shape.
I love those shades. Just might have to splurge. Her outfit? Meh. We’ve seen it before. But she looks comfortable and cute.
What do you think?
**She wore her trench once before in a similar way.
She knows what she likes!
** Get a few of Kim’s looks for less on Ebay.
Images: Pacific Coast News
Drake is riding high lately!
After his definitive win in the rap battle of summer, he announced a release date for his OVO Air Jordan 10 Sneakers.
Expect to pay $255 for the white and gold stunners.
I am quite possibly the only person on this earth who does not get the hype of Jordan sneakers. But if you’re into it, mark your calendars for Thursday, September 10th!
Nicki Minaj grabbed pictures backstage after her Pink Print Tour’s Atlanta stop with Toya Wright, Reginae Carter, and more! For the occasion, she wore white jeans and a $880 Stella McCartney blue and red striped top:
*We’re starting a new feature called Fashion Bomb 101 Rewind, where we republish some of our most popular archived posts, with updated pictures and advice!
Read on…
Ever wonder how some of your favorite fashionistas put colors together to create eye-catching and fabulously colorful outfits? Well so does Fashion Bombshell Kendra who wrote in asking, “As a recessionista engineer, I cannot afford to buy a new wardrobe for the spring/summer. I have great pieces in my wardrobe already so I want to know how to make the most of my wardrobe by playing around with different color combinations. My mom gave me a color wheel as a gift. Unfortunately, I can’t seem to get it right…”
“…Can you please provide tips on how to combine colors for clothes? I would love to do the same with clothes. Also, are there certain rules for accessories?“
Hey Kendra!
The color wheel is an excellent wardrobe tool! Figuring it out isn’t too complicated. Here’s a quick breakdown:
You can make the following combos using the color wheel as your guide:
1. Colors directly next to each other (i.e. yellow and yellow-orange; yellow and yellow-green; red and red-orange, etc.)
2. Colors that form right (90 degree) angles with each other (i.e. yellow and red-orange; blue and violet-red; green and orange, etc.)
3. Colors directly across from each other (i.e. yellow and violet; blue and orange; red and green, etc.)
4. Colors that form a T (i.e. blue, orange, and violet-red; yellow, violet, and red-orange; yellow, blue-green, and red-orange, etc.)
5. Colors that form an X (i.e. blue, orange, violet-red, and yellow, violet, blue-green, and red-orange, etc.)
Since brown is a neutral, it will go with virtually any color on the color wheel. One of my favorite pairings: chocolate brown with cobalt blue or fuchsia or bright red. It’s such a fun and bold combo.
Of course white, black, and the hues of blue found in denim are also neutrals that go with just about anything.
Colors that are a part of a “color family” also apply. So for instance, you can substitute pink with red and still be able to pull off the combos based on the color wheel (i.e. we see that green and red are directly across from each other– in Kim Kardashian’s outfit she wore pink and emerald green). Get it? Good.
As for accessories, I’m definitely not a fan of colored jewelry or belts, but go crazy with colored hats, bags, shoes, or scarves. When choosing jewelry, pair gold (or gold-toned) jewelry with your warm colored outfits. Warm colors have a yellow, gold, or orange undertone to them. Wear silver (or silver-toned) jewelry with your cool colored outfits. Cool colors have a blue, pink, or red undertone to them. Since colors are broken down by hue, temperature, intensity, and tone any single hue can be either warm or cool. Just look at the undertones.
You can also use the color wheel when coming up with color combinations for your makeup. It can help you decide which makeup color to wear so that you don’t match your eyeshadow with your outfit. Check out how Rihanna paired gorgeous red lipstick with her blue coat:
And there you go—a breakdown of how to use color combinations to spruce up your wardrobe. You’ll be looking more fab in no time.
Her polished palladium-tone metal shades feature blue gradient flat lenses, an aviator shape, extended brow bar, matte black arms, and looped metal detailing at the temple tips.
Her silk halter dress boasts a mini length and low back.
Her vintage woven black leather belt hails from 1994, featuring the brand’s iconic gold chain link, coin charm, and dog tag.
Her goatskin leather bag is the mini version of the fashion house’s classic with silver-tone hardware, an adjustable and detachable shoulder strap, zip-top closure, and exterior zip pocket.
Last, but not least are her soft suede boots which feature a lace-up front, zipped back, 4.5″ heels, internal platforms, and cutout detailing.
Rosario Dawson celebrated at the 2015 Women’s Health’s Party Under The Stars in a $297 Parker Chapman Silk Jumpsuit:
Her navy silk jumpsuit features a strappy wrap-inspired bodice, slim, ruched legs, and keyhole detailing, Rosario’s version features single straps instead of double.
Simple and chic no?
If you’re up for the splurge, get Rosario’s jumpsuit here.
Vanessa White surely made a few women green with envy at the Diet Coke x J.W. Anderson Launch Party in a $1,575 Balmain Harlequin Print Mini Dress in the hue:
Her black and green harlequin print mini dress features long sleeves, gilded accents, a high neckline, and a figure-skimming fit.
Cute!
If you’re up for the splurge, get Vanessa’s frock here.
