Happy Wednesday!
Last night my friend Latham Thomas had a party to celebrate the 3 year Anniversary of her business Mama Glow–a lifestyle hub the Huffington post described as , “a destination for women to explore their creative edge through wellbeing.” The glam mother, doula, and nutritionist invited friends out to party and fellowship–on one of the snowiest days thus far in New York!
So I took the opportunity to see how a few fab attendees dressed for the cold.
Lia (@LiaCharisma) kept the cold and snow at bay in a faux fur vest and flat boots.
Stylish friends Anthony and Maeron jazzed up their ensembles with an H&M velvet blazer on the left and a sparkly vintage top and Death by Design beenie on the right.
How fly is Miss Terri? I literally had a moment with her 3.1 Phillip Lim fur top and Vince leather leggings. She told me she wore a pair of fierce YSL mirrored boots to work, but left them at the office and switched into snow ready boots. Can’t blame her!
It’s all about layering in the cold! This young lady added some umph to all black with a striped button down and cascading chains.
And Christian and Isaiah worked pieces from J.Crew and the Kooples.
The night’s hostess, Latham, sizzled in a Herve Leger LBD, accessorized by Chanel baubles.
Rosario Dawson and her fly mom Isabel Celeste also blessed the occasion in silver and gray cocktails.
As for me, I tapped into my preppy tendencies in Acne’s ‘Romantic’ sweatshirt, worn over an American Apparel button down and Stella McCartney Axel Embroidered skirt. A pair of opaque tights and Michael Kors boots, and I was ready to battle the arctic tundra.
See more pix of my outfit on TheBombLife.com.
What do you think of these New York cold weather looks?
Photos by Karl Pierre
• Today’s apology for abhorrent behavior comes from the folks at Buro 24/7, for the image of Garage magazine editor-in-chief Dasha Zhukova sitting on a chair made to look like a black woman in bondage. Hear ye, from the mouth (or rather, keypad) of Miroslava Duma: “Buro 24/7 team and I personally would like to express our sincerest apology to anyone who we have offended and hurt,” she wrote on Instagram. “It was ABSOLUTELY not our intention. We are against racism or gender inequality or anything that infringes upon anyone’s rights. We love, respect and look up to people regardless of their race, gender or social status. The chair in the photo should only be seen as a piece of art which was created by British Pop-Artist Allen Jones, and not as any form of racial discrimination. In our eyes, everyone is equal. And we love everybody”Dasha Zhukova has also come out with an apology of her own:“I regret allowing an artwork with such charged meaning to be used in this context. I utterly abhor racism and would like to apologize to those offended by my participation in this shoot. Garage Magazine has a strong track record of promoting diversity and racial and gender equality in the worlds of art and fashion, and will continue in our mission to stir positive debate on these and other issues.” What do you think? (Styleite, @Miraduma)
• Cameroonian Singer Dencia has been getting a lot of press as of late for her new skincare line, Whitenicious, which claims to cater to people with “dark spots, acne, hyper pigmentation, dark knuckles and knees (all of which can leave your skin looking uneven)” Sadly, it seems as if Dencia herself has been overloading on the product (or ones similar,) as she, a woman who was once of a magnificent brown hue, has bleached all evidence of melanin into oblivion, and now is as pale as raw chicken. The before and after pictures of women who have used the product also tell a different story than what’s been posted on the Whitenicious website. Sure, the women who used the stuff for their dark spots eliminated unsightly hyperpigmentation (no one is here for acne marks), but they also managed to bleach out their surrounding skin so dramatically, that they’ve become a different color. Dencia has faced a ton of criticism for her product, which she stands by on social media: “S/0 to everyone supporting whitenicious & s/0 to those indirectly supporting but thinking they’re hating with PHD worthy Essays. #FreePress.” What’s the most unfortunate part about this whole thing? Whitenicious is already sold out. Ah, colonialism. What do you think about this hot mess, Bombers and Bombshells? (Clutch)
• I’m one of those women who think we all could use a pair of Spanx every once in a while, but according to doctors, the wonder undergarment is killing us not-so-softly. The Huffington Post has a very interesting report on what Spanx are actually doing to you when you wear them. According to gastroenterologist Dr. John Kuemmerle, not only can shapewear contribute to acid reflux and heartburn by pushing down on your intestine, stomach, and colon, but it restricts your breathing. He adds, “increasing intra-abdominal pressure can certainly provoke episodes of incontinence.” ICK. You can also get tingling and pain in your legs, and increase your chances of getting blood clots. Also, if you rely on Spanx to help improve your posture, over time, you can wind up making it worse, according to chiropractor Dr. Karen Erickson: “Shapewear is not a substitute for having strong muscles,” she says. “It’s important to develop muscle tone, because it’s those muscles that hold your posture in perfect alignment. Many people use shapewear as a crutch to avoid using those muscles” So, how does a girl avoid all the negative effects that come with a smooth underwear line and flat belly? Wear Spanx in moderation. (Huff Post)
• It’s confirmed: Jay Z and Beyoncé are performing at the Grammys this weekend… TOGETHER. Hairpieces shall be confiscated, feelings will be hurt. (Us Weekly)
• Sophia Webster, Jackie J.S. Lee of J.S. Lee, and Nasir Mazhar have won this year’s BFC’s Fashion Forward prize. The trio will receive money to fund their collections as well as support for their businesses. Congratulations to the winners! (WWD)
~Jihan
We took a break from Bombshells with yesterday’s holiday, but are back with Ayomide from New York:
The Blogger for Fashion Freak African Chic says, “ I don’t believe my style fits into any particular category.”
” I’ve always loved dressing up and putting outfit combinations together but have never really followed popular ‘trends’.”
” However, because my family is from Nigeria, I do like to embrace my African heritage by wearing a lot of Ankara and African jewelry…”
“.. as well as sporting natural hairstyles with my looks.”
” For me the biggest component of my style is all about what makes me feel the most comfortable and confident.”
” I do this by wearing clothes that work well with my body type…”
“… and accentuate my best features.”
You’re gorgeous and have a great figure! It’d be hard for you to go wrong. Love the bright colors and your smile. Bombshell!
See more of Ayomide’s looks on her blog Fashionfreakafricanchic.com and on Instagram @yomi_campbell.
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 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.
I was gonna let this be a Bomb Life exclusive, but figured…why not show you guys a bit of my casual weekend style? So, when I get something new, I get really excited, and tend to wear it to death…! Such is the case for my ‘birthday’ top, aka 3.1 Phillip Lim’s Sono Mama Embellished Tee:
While I dressed it up with a Topshop metallic skirt for my bday, I toned it down for an afternoon of shopping and brunching in the city with a pair of light washed jeans from Zara and my Topshop check coat.
I tend to go easy on the makeup if I’m not going to an ‘event.’ You have to let your pores breathe! A great way to ‘fake’ a makeup look: swipe on a flattering shade of lipstick (in this case, I’m wearing my Makeup Forever Rouge Artist Natural N5 + gloss), and pop on some shades.
This is one way I re-used and recycled a stand out item, taking it from dressy to casual. It’s perfectly fine to wear an item as many times as you like, but I always challenge myself to try to wear it in a different way.
Happy Martin Luther King Day!
As we pause to reflect on Dr. King’s message of Civil Rights and equality, we must deal with the reality of modern day ignorance and racial insensitivity.
Today, Miroslava Duma’s new online magazine Buro 247 published an article on Russian socialite Dasha Zhukova. The illustration? A serene looking Zhukova sitting on a ‘black woman’ chair.
The Editor-in-Chief of Garage magazine perches on a black ‘dummy,’ (not a real human) who is nude save panties, a garter belt, elbow length gloves, and knee high boots, her folded knees suggestively pushing her naked breasts against her body. As Dasha stares out at the camera in the light filled room, she appears the total opposite of the compromised black woman on the floor. The message: prevailing, enduring white dominance and superiority, articulated in a seemingly serene yet overtly degrading way.
Black woman as objects? Jezebels? These ideas aren’t new. But just as Dr. King fought firehoses and barking dogs four decades ago so that not only black women and black people in general could be seen as human beings, the fight continues in the worlds of art and fashion. Every other day, we see black women demeaned, disrespected, and overly sexualized by the ‘other,’ our image sacrificed in the service of art.
Remember this bullshit?
It’s troubling that Buro 247 chose to publish this article today (they will undoubtedly attest ignorance and soon issue an apology–Miroslava Duma has already deleted the picture from her Instagram, and perhaps the interview on her site will come down as well), but instances like these always serve as reminders that we have come so far, yet still have so far to go.
The art and fashion industries are the few bastions of society where blatant racism and ignorance are given the greenlight in the name of creativity.
This must stop.
Now.
See the original picture on Buro247.
*I did a bit of research, and found that the chair seems to be an iteration of this bondage chair, created by Allen Jones ca. 1969. Apparently white strippers were put in compromising positions as well.
So Emily B was kind enough to let me try out a pair of Lyndy Suede Booties from her shoe line, so I decided to take them down to South Beach to give ’em a whirl!
Emily B’s shoes are cute and comfortable–and I want you to try a pair!
So we’re going to be giving away two pairs of Lyndy booties–one black and one brown (as I’m wearing).
To win, leave a comment telling me which color you like and how you’d style them.
Bonus points if you leave a comment anywhere on my new personal style/lifestyle site TheBombLife.com. Comment on absolutely anything! Just keep it cute (and relevant to the article).
I’ll choose a winner based on comments and participation, and will decide by Monday.
Good luck!
*Don’t want to rock with our contest? You can get a pair of your own in black for $279 at ShopAkira.com, in brown at ShopGarbBoutique, or in either color for $275 at ShopFyJane.
*See how Emily rocked ’em in black below:
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 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.
It’s Friday! So we’ll offer a glimpse into a bit of male style. Read Takora from D.C. decided to submit her husband for our weekly feature. Take a look:
She says, “Submitting my handsome hubby to be featured on FASHIONBOMBDAILY.”
“He describes his personal style as gritty..”
“… x rebel…”
“…. x gentleman.”
More pix below:
Dapper! Takora, you’re one lucky lady!
See more of his looks on Instagram @ahki_dc.
Thoughts on this submission?
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. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!
Ok! Sharp, sassy, and sophisticated. I’m seeing a bit of Kim Kardashian influence in some of your picks. It works!
See more of Angelique on IG @angelique_jolie.
What do you think? Did she put on for her city?
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 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.
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 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.
