Alright! So um, where did you get that “Yeezy Taught me” sweatshirt? And how about that Grace Jones tee?!? Hot!
What do you think of Charlie?
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Do you remember the very first time you laid eyes on Suede magazine? I surely do! At the time I was fresh out of college and the magazine just spoke to me in ways I tried to supplement with other mags before it. Or remember when Honey was still in print? I used to love pouring through the mag taking in every word and totally relating to Mitzi Miller‘s (who is now the Editor-in-Chief at JET) hilarious antics.
See, I’ve always been a mag hag. When I was a pre-teen and throughout my teens I’d jump for joy whenever the latest issues of Seventeen and YM hit the mailbox. I felt all grown-up reading about boys and fashion and what not. Plus it was soooo much more sophisticated than Highlights.
But then magazines like Honey and Suede came along and it was like OMG–YOU COMPLETE ME! Sure there was Essence, Ebony, and JET, but finally there was a magazine for my demographic. Glossies that showed young women just like me looking fly and fabulous.
Then one by one, all the magazines folded. I was hurt. Guess it’s hard out there in those ad sales streets for mags geared to young black women.
But with the explosion of blogs since then, I can not only publish my own take on fashion and beauty, but I can also get my fix by just a few mouse clicks. I can check out young black style in Atlanta, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Lagos, and beyond without having to take my left hand out of my bag of Funyuns.
While browsing the web last night, I came across the latest issue of Vibe Vixen magazine with cover girl Tika Sumpter. I almost fell out of my chair thinking that VV was back in print and raced to the site to subscribe. That’s when I realized it was a digital issue. *sigh*
Which leads me to ask of you, Fashion Bombshells…are fashion magazines geared to young black women still necessary? Would you like to see any past favorites come back to print? And would you drop the cold hard change to purchase?
And there you have it: my last Style Diary of Fashion Month (ha!).
This whole period has been exhausting, but I hope you guys have enjoyed the global Real Style and insights from the shows. Every season promises to get better…!
Thanks for all your support and for reading.
Smootches!
Photos by Guillaume Landry.
” I don’t really follow fashion trends, I dress according to how I feel for the day.”
” I shop the thrift scene exclusively! I’ve gotten pretty good at it and can find some really great pieces!”
“ In fact, every outfit shown here is thrifted from head to toe.”
” I would describe my style as sensible fun; not too much and not too little. It’s just right for me!”
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Bonjour, Bombshells!
Sorry for the delay/lack of posts. I got caught up shopping on Rue St. Honoré…eh ben voila.
Here’s a little Bombshell flavor to tide you over: Marley aka Sandy from New Jersey.
She says, “MARLEY SIMONE is me (Sandy); it’s just my other self. “
“I’m a woman; a lover of fashion; with an addiction to style, glamour and opulence.”
“…Fashion has always been a part of my dream world and I was never quite brave enough to execute on it and live out my passion. “
” That’s how MARLEY SIMONE was born. She’s fearless! Constantly inspired by fashion and a love for all things creative.”
“.. Based in NJ, I work with everyday woman as a fashion consultant and a personal shopper while blogging about everything and all things fashion ~ from the low end to the highest end.”
“.. As a stylist, I’m passionate and committed in the field of work I do. I love many things about fashion—I love the ownership and individuality one can exude by molding ideas and creativity into a unique expression, ‘add in some personality, and you are now one of a kind like a fingerprint.'”
Fierce, honey! I’m fanning myself, and it’s not because of the temperature. Werk! See more of Marley’s style at www.marleysimonestyle.com.
What say you?
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I’ll check it out! What do you guys think of today’s Bombshell? Boom or bla?
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“Since I’m a college student on a tight college budget, I am a constant thrifter and bargain shopper.”
” I have no shame in cutting clothes and sewing them into a completely different outfit.”
” Vintage and 70s bohemian references are my pin points of style, I refuse to live in the box that the fashion world can create.”
“.. Eclectic and eccentric would be the two words that would help me describe my personal style. It takes a bold individual to retrace and recreate the lines of fashion that have confined so many others.”
” Shout out to those dope men and women who are redefining fashion.”
What do you think? Is Chakayla redefining chic?
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We receive lots of submissions from the fellas–and why shouldn’t they have time to shine?
So we’re bringing a bit of male style with today’s Bomber, Dameion from Florida:
He says “I’m a Fashion Divo!”
“I love fashion, it truly is my life! I love to transform my look everyday. I feel like I’m a hanger that can wear anything.”
” I don’t limit myself at all to one side of the store and wear what draws me in.”
You have confidence for days, which I love. My fave outfit might have to be the multicolored pants with the vest and piled gold jewelry.
Are you guys feeling Dameion?
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We’re continuing the Bombshell fab this week with the wonderful Naja from New Jersey:
She says, “After 6 years in the U.S. Air Force and 6 months in Iraq I decided to trade in my combat boots for stilettos and pursue my LOVE of all things FASHION!”
“ After serving my country proudly I moved to NYC to pursue my dream of working in the fashion industry and obtaining my B.A. in Fashion Marketing. “
“I have a fresh and unique perspective on fashion thru the eyes of an Iraq veteran that has seen fashion from all over the world.”
” I would like to submit my blog to be featured on your site in hopes of expanding my new favorite hobby and current OBSESSION….blogging!”
“ I currently reside in Shreveport, LA where I try to bring style and sass to my new home, however, I am originally from Jersey.”
I’m just an ordinary Jersey gal destined for extraordinary things!”
“I heart all things Fashion, Beauty, Family, Food, Jesus and LIFE. I am a lover of all things opulent, fabulous and gorgeous!”
“ Bottom line if it’s bright, glitters, sparkles or shines…..I’M OBSESSED! My style can be best described as a mix of Girlie Glam and Combat Chic.”
“I invite you to check out my fashion blog for yourself at www.NajaDiamond.com.”
Checking it out…now. And I love how you play with color! Work it!
What do you guys think?
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Happy Paris Fashion Week, Bombshells!
I’m uploading today’s Bombshell, Ava Drake from Houston, while in a cab headed to my first show, so bear with me:)
She was actually nominated by reader Judith, who said, “For the past couple of
months, my friends and I have been diligently following the fashion blog, MesReves.” “…We absolutely adore her fashion choices— at www.avadrake.blogspot.com (after seeing her in the July issue of Essence)…” “She is a fellow Houstonian and I would love to have her represent our city.” “… I also think it will be a great feature for your lovely website. ”
“… Let me know what you think.” “I would love to know if our fashion radar is off or on point.”
Um, she is *totally* on point! Girl, hand over those Fendi sandals and no one gets hurt!
What do you guys think?
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