Antonio Berardi embarked on his very own distinct variation of menswear-inspired attire for Pre-Fall, giving traditionally masculine silhouettes an extravagant and supremely feminine spin. The color palette ranged from icy grays to fiery reds — seamlessly folding into a modern day woman’s wardrobe whether she has a penchant for work or play.

Tailoring was a focus including a plaid vest and trouser combination that would make its wearer best dressed in the office by a landslide, a long-sleeve tuxedo dress with dot-print insets and front flap pockets in a Prince Wales check, a cap-sleeve tie-waist jacket and pant duo, and a mini skirt suit that would certainly have caught the eye of Ally McBeal in her heyday.

Fabrication and adornment were blended together effortlessly like a voluminous sleeve top and skirt in the aforementioned Prince Wales Check encrusted with diamond patterned embellishment, another variation of the classic tuxedo dress with the same allover decoration, and a glossy quilted tuxedo jacket and blouse interlaced with Lurex in an impossible to miss cherry red hue. Black leather pointed-toe ankle boots anchored the ensembles with a structured, modern flair.

Fans of the brand including Gwen Stefani, Sarah-Jane Crawford, and Jessica Alba and those stylish ladies will undoubtedly fall in love with an embellished black gown with a dramatic cape back, as well as a white number with a v-neck and gathered waistband. With award show season just around the corner and more and more red carpet affairs popping up each season, we can expect to see some of these designs on a fashionable celeb in just a few months.

The collection was a formidable and beautiful one — not prescribing too much to trends (as Berardi consistently steers clears of), but landing itself in enough of a functional and wearable space that the pieces were not intimidating, yet will still make their wearers stand out among a crowd.

Are you feeling the latest from Antonio Berardi?

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Images: Style.com

Today’s fabulous Bombshell is Toya from Houston!

She simply wrote, “I consider my style to be sensible & trendy.”

Hot! Love those bow pumps.
See more at www.inherheels.com.
What do you think?

We’re kicking off this week with 2nd time Bombshell, Patience from New Jersey:

She didn’t write much in terms of a style description! She simply wrote, “Hi my name is Patience, Liberian blogger living in New Jersey.” Check her out below:

Cute! You know how to work a pencil skirt!
See more at StylewithPatience.com.
Thoughts?

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 6-8 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.

We’re ending this week with Ormore from Alaska!

She says, “My name is OrMore ‘Louisa’ Moje from Nigeria residing in Alaska.”


” This is my second attempt to be featured as bombshell of the day. My first attempt was earlier in the year Jan 10 and hopefully I’ll make the cut this time around 🙂 Whatever your decision is, I’ll remain a loyal reader of FBD.”

“A little bit about me: I am a twin and the last of ‘many’ siblings, a fashion blogger and a preacher’s kid.”


” I describe my style as “one and done” because I love simple pieces that I can throw on and head out the door.”

” I enjoy wearing solids and sometime play with colors/patterns.”

” I believe a lady doesn’t have to break the bank to look gorgeous so I am constantly on the hunt for affordable alternatives to luxury pieces.”


” Fashion/blogging serve as avenues for me to express my personal style, mood, and culture (picture #7 is me in my Nigerian Iro & Buba).”


“My personal philosophy is, “Fashion is what you make it; your personal style or just another trend.” “

Alright! You look classy and fabulous!
See more on Ormore’s Blog www.lapassionvoutee.blogspot.com and on IG @LaPassionVoutee.
What say you?

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 6-8 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.

Alright, I realize its December and it may or may not be appropriate weather for sandals, but one can still lust over these Dsquared2 Virginia heels!

Xmas came early for Rihanna (lucky!) as she flaunted her pair on Instagram, causing massive shoe envy. So bomb!

 

The bedazzled Virgina sandals retail for $3,016.84 and feature intricately placed rhinestones and gold hardware.

I think I’ll have to patiently wait for the affordable Zara version while these collect dust on my Wish List (sigh).

 

Bombshell Jai Nice also displayed her killer heels on Instagram and had FBD readers inquiring!

They are available for purchase here in beige and pastel pink. What do you think?

 

Would you rock these Rihanna-approved stunners?

-Hananne

 

It’s almost the end of the year, but our Bombers are still rolling out!
We’ll be voting on Fashion Bomber of the Year next week, so be sure to submit your nominations here.
Until then, take a look at what Patrick from St. Louis, Missouri sent in:

He says, “I graduated from the University of Maryland (College Park) in 2013 and will be a 2015 Masters of Public Health alumnus from Washington University in St. Louis.”


” I started beyondthemasc.com (my website) in an attempt to challenge perceptions of black masculinity through music and fashion.”

“ I never thought my pursuits would take me as far as they have, but my talent has offered me numerous opportunities, such as becoming the PR & Marketing Executive Assistant for St. Louis Fashion Week and sharing the stage with Tamar Braxton.”


“I would describe my style as affordable, clean cut…”


“with an occasional dissent from the masculine norms.”


More here:


You definitely have a distinct point of view. I love that white embellished button down.
See more at beyondthemasc.com .
Thoughts?

Fashion Bomber of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of male Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-8 picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. PLEASE: no collages. No filters. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!

In the spirit of Cocktails with Claire New York, I bring you today’s Bombshell: Tiffiny from the Empire State:

She says, “My style is Tomboy chic.”

” I love menswear with a girlie twist.”


“Instagram: @TiffinyMonae.”


“Website: TiffinyMonae.com.”

More here:


Cute! I love your strappy sandal look.
See more @TiffinyMonae and at TiffinyMonae.com.
Thoughts?

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 6-8 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.

As the year winds down, we’re featuring a few 2nd timers, including Taye from LA:

The blogger for StuffSheLikes.Net writes, “My Style is ever changing.”

” A perpetual mix of High and Low..”


” One day I will wear huge boyfriend pants and the next a sexy slip dress.”


” For me that is the beauty of clothes…”


” you can change who are on a daily basis with what you decide to wear.”

More here:

Love it all, especially that plaid shirt dress! Though I’m biased–Taye is one of my blogging buddies!
See her first submission here, and catch more flicks at StuffSheLikes.Net and on IG @TayeHansberry.
What do you think?

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 6-8 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.

Today’s Bombshell is sure to make you smile! Check out Shannon from Miami:

She writes, “I currently live in Atlanta, GA but I’m originally from Miami. My roots go back to Jamaica and Trinidad.”


“My style is very similar to my personality…FUN! I like to have fun with everything that I wear which is why I’m unafraid to try bright colors such as yellow and fun prints like polka dots. “


“Funky, I am told all the time that I’m not exactly normal and I like for my style to be the same. Whether I mix it up and surprise people by going for darker colors or/and for mixing both feminine and masculine pieces such as lace, tutus, and bow-ties! “


“Feminine and Flirty, I’m definitely a girly girl and so my style expresses that most of the time. I’m not afraid to wear feminine colors such as red and purple and add even more feminine pieces such as a floral headband or cutesy delicate tights.”


“You can find my on IG at @shanhem1 and I have a blog that I just started this year… www.Shanscapes.com.”


Fun is a perfect adjective. This certainly made my heart smile.
See more at www.Shanscapes.com and on Instagram @shanhem1.
Thoughts?

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 6-8 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.

Happy Monday!
Today’s Bombshell is Bike from Minneapolis, Minnesota:

She says, “My Styles are a little vintage with African touch, colors and fabrics.”


” I just started sewing 2 years ago and in my sewing/styles I try to incorporate my African heritage the vibrant colors and fabrics.”


“I believe Fashion is Art, the act of seeing, feeling, and expressing, I try to put this in my sewings.”


“I also believe that its not how much it costs, but how fitted it is on your body.”


” A dollar can look like a thousand if it fits perfectly.”


“Below are my Sewings and Styles, hope you like it. “


” The tops, the dresses and the skirts are all my sewings.”

Fab!
See more at www.CocoZini.com and on Instagram @mycocozini.
What do you think?

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 6-8 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.