Four years ago, the world was formally introduced to the soulful, alluring voice that is singer-songwriter Tems. When the clip for “Essence” featuring Wizkid lit up our screens, the whole world fell hard for her talent and unique look! So much so to the point of catching the interest of brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Reebok for global campaigns and posing picture perfect on the front covers of GQ Hype and The Sunday Times Style.
So, despite her captivating gaze over those signature sunnies, what makes up Tems’ sense of style? Fashion Bomb Daily took a deep dive in exploration of her fashion evolution over the last few years, and here’s what we found has changed:
Photos: Jerusa Nyakundi + IG/Reproduction
No superstar wardrobe is complete without the guidance and consultation of a good stylist. From tomboy to glam girl, Tems has been working closely with Dunsin Wright, who also happens to be the Head of PR for luxury African brand Lisa Folawiyo. Together they’ve curated a laidback, effortlessly edgy visual representation for the vocal powerhouse that speaks to her love for the casual and comfortable whilst all the more elevated and feminine. While a previous Tems would gravitate towards oversized silhouettes, layering pieces and muted tones, today she continuously takes us by surprise with just a few aesthetic adjustments.
1. Lace and sheers
You ask, we answer! Just this week, Instagram user @nnennabenz asked, “Hi!! I am wondering where Tems got this amazing body suit from??”
Tems recently performed at the Global Citizen concert in Ghana wearing a custom lace jumpsuit by BRIELLE. This is just one example of how she often incorporates sheer textiles to her current closet!
If that saturated blue wasn’t enough to put Tems’ new found love for color on your radar, get into this rich green overlay! We’ve noticed that colors are gradually getting brighter and more frequent with Tems as she continues to evolve.
Photo: Roderick Ejuetami
3. Embracing her feminine side
She may not be one to bear all the skin at once, but Tems does femininity her own way. Lace and sheers are one thing, and now we’re seeing the rising star take it further wearing more and more dresses, and at times, more form-fitted silhouettes to show off her gorgeous curves! This custom pleated Robert Wun number was a whole moment.
Photo: Fabiola Fisah
We’re increasingly seeing more Afrobeats artists making fashion their means of forging an identity, statement and buzz! What do you think?
What we love about Moissanite is its dazzling brilliance and remarkable sparkle. That’s what drew people to diamonds first of all. When Moissanite came on the scene, many jewelry fans moved quickly to Moissanite. There are lots of reasons for this. One is the fact that Moissanite is a gorgeous stone in its own right. It’s not a substitute—it’s not an imitation. Moissanite is a beautiful stand-alone gem with a remarkable story behind it. It’s also more dispersive than diamonds while being equally as hard as natural diamonds. Dispersion is another term for ‘fire’ in the stone. It shows up in how the stone breaks up light into all the colors of the rainbow. So, your Moissanite ring displays exciting flashes of colors found in the rainbow. making it a mesmerizing choice for engagement rings and bridal jewelry.
Fall in Love with Moissanite
The first time you put your Moissanite ring on—you fell in love with the one you gave it to you all over again. You also fell in love with this dazzling stone which is everything you ever dreamed of.
There’s another benefit to Moissanite that we haven’t mentioned yet. Its price. For all it’s spectacular allure, Moissanite is far less expensive than its counterpart in the natural diamond world. Far. Less. Expensive. Turns out you can have your cake and eat it too! You’ve done very well selecting a Moissanite for your most meaningful ring.
When you first put the ring on, it was pristine and perfect in every way. But you will be wearing it every day for the rest of your life. You won’t ever want to take it off. We get that! We wouldn’t either.
Establish a Simple Cleaning Routine
So, now’s the time to establish a reliable cleaning method so you can keep your ring dazzlingly bright and sparkly forever. After all, a Moissanite ring needs regular care like your other fine jewelry to keep it in top shape. A spotlessly clean Moissanite ring will reflect light better than a dingy one. A clean stone allows all its fire to be on full display. Did you know that your super clean Moissanite looks even larger than the same ring that has gone dull by grime and normal everyday activities like using soaps and cosmetics?
An advantage of Moissanite over diamonds is that it does not have the same affinity for attracting grease and oil. That being said, it is still advisable to clean your jewelry once a month to keep them sparkling as brilliantly as possible.
Getting accustomed to a simple cleaning routine will have a major impact on how your Moissanite jewelry will continue looking showroom new for years to come.
A Simple Detergent Soak
This is easy enough. Simply fill a small bowl with warm sudsy water. Actually, any mild liquid dish detergent will do the trick. Make sure it does not contain normal soap products. That would create another kind of film coating the surface of your Moissanite.
A bit of caution here. We do not recommend that you use any abrasive cleaner on your Moissanite or your other fine jewelry. These types of products can do more harm than good. With a mild warm solution using a soft baby toothbrush, gently brush along all edges of the item, being sure to get in the hard-to-reach areas of the setting—and on the underside of the Moissanite stones. Rinse well in clear tepid water. Dry on a clean lint free towel. You may use a handheld hair dryer on the warm setting to finish drying your piece.
A Cold-Water Method with Great Results
There’s another way to clean your Moissanite ring that will produce beautiful results. And you don’t need warm water in the first part. But you’ll need a few household products to help you along. This homemade DIY cleaning method included one cup of a solution of water and household ammonia or even a soap-free degreasing product like Mr. Clean. The proportions should be 3/4 parts water to 1/4 part of your preferred cleaning solution. Allow your Moissanite ring to soak for at least 10 minutes. Then using a baby toothbrush gently work around all hard-to-reach sides of your Moissanite ring. Take your time and try to reach into the mounting where grime can easily build up. Then give it a good rinse. Using warm to hot water, dry it the same way as you would in the detergent soak method. Enlist the help of your blow dryer if you’re in a hurry to get your ring back on. And why wouldn’t you? You’ll want this lovely ring on all the time!
Jewelry Cleaning Machines for Home Use
There are many well-made jewelry cleaning machines on the market today that can give your fine jewelry a deep clean almost as if you went to your jeweler for a professional cleaning. Look around to find which one suits you best. They should be formulated with completely non-toxic liquid jewelry cleaners so that they will be suitable for your Moissanite ring and your other fine jewelry. These cleaners are formulated specifically for effectively cleaning off all residue and buildup that accumulates on your Moissanite ring surfaces.
What about the Ultrasonic Cleaner?
When you want the Rolls Royce of jewelry cleaning devices, the Ultrasonic cleaner is the way to go. Including all the methods mentioned here, it turns out to be the most effective option for preserving the brilliance of your Moissanite ring. After all, it is the same method that retail (and wholesale!) jewelers use to get the jewelry in perfect condition prior to shipping out to a customer. The device uses high-frequency turbulence in a basin and does a superb job of cleaning your fine jewelry including your Moissanite ring.
More to Learn
Some of these handy tips seem intuitive, but it’s always a good idea to read them so you can keep these recommendations top-of-mind.
Avoid wearing any of your fine jewelry while engaging in sports. This includes doing your gym-workouts too. Remove your fine jewelry and place it in a safe location when you do any kind of rough physical work. We say this even though Moissanite is extremely durable. Under certain circumstances, it can be chipped by an unfortunate hard blow.
On those occasions when you’re not wearing your Moissanite ring, place it in your jewelry box separately from other pieces. This is a safeguard against the possible contact with other jewelry that could result in one scratching another. It’s as simple as that—and these tips are really common sense. We want you to enjoy your jewelry for a lifetime and have it stay just as dazzling as the day you got it.
A look at Chief Keef’s Instagram page reveals King Sosa’s love for jeans. From patchwork skinnies to the Kerwin Frost x Adidas jorts, his denim collection features the classic fabric in a magnitude of ways. He often doubles his denim with a denim jacket or vest.
His latest denim on denim look includes the coveted FW22 D-Day-C bomber from Diesel. In 2020, y/Project’s Glenn Martens took over as Creative Director of the legendary Italian brand. Since then, Diesel denim has received a unique upgrade with subtle y/Project signatures.
The D-Day-C bomber is a light wash with distressing on the shoulder and upper arm, revealing darker wash denim underneath. Keef finished his look with a Tampa Bay Rays cap, indigo jeans from Amiri, the Louis Vuitton Initiales Gamer Azur belt, and Reves Paris x Kool Kiy denim high-top sneakers.
Chief Keef pulled up to Rolling Loud NY in quite the colorful fit. He stepped onto the stage of his set in patchwork paisley print skinny jeans by Amiri, and the funky Nike Dunk Low Safari Mix kicks.
However, his look was dominated by a striped Marni knit outfitted with horizontal stripes of tangerine, indigo, hot pink, and hunter green. Marni’s knits have become popular among the current crowd of rap artists. Emcees from Kodak Black to Jackboy, have been spotted in a soft knit piece from the brand.
So it should come as no surprise Lil Uzi Vert was getting hype in the photo pit while wearing a matching Marni hat.
Photo: Rolling Loud
Keef wasted no time in inviting Uzi onto the stage, giving concert goers a better look at the stripped faux fur hat, striped scarf and socks (all by Marni) that Uzi was wearing.
If anyone among us can stand the rain it’s Offset.
Closing out Rolling Loud NY with a…let’s say splash, Future invited Offset onto the stage to deliver a final fair well to the epic three-day festival. The show started on peak intensity with Future, dressed in a leather look by Balenciaga and Celine, finished with a Chanel shearling trapper hat–– started his set with a hype performance of Pushin’ P and other hits.
Photo: Sebastian Rodriguez for Abosse Productions
Offset came out as a surprise guest clad in the Supreme x Yohji Yamamoto x Vanson Leathers split jacket and pants. He kept the Supreme theme going by wearing the VUE goggles made in collaboration with Fox Racing and the Franklin Sports x Supreme pro batting gloves. On his feet were the Balenciaga motocross boots, which came in handy when it started raining.
Photo: Sebastian Rodriguez for Abosse Productions
Despite the downpour, Offset set it off with a performance of Ric Flair Drip and Bad & Boujee. I guess he was serious when he said “came through drippin'”
You ask, we answer! Slide into our DMs with all your celebrity style questions or star wardrobe inquiries, and we’ll hunt down the look with shopping details included.
This week, @livsincere asked, “Please tell me where I can find this shirt?” referring to a black cutout top recently worn by Tammy Rivera on her Instagram timeline. Looking fly as can be, the top turns out to be Good American’s $110 Good Touch Cut Extreme Bodysuit. Currently available at GoodAmerican.com now, get the look below!
Good American is Khloe Kardashian’s brand in partnership with British business woman Emma Grede. The two met thanks to mama Kris Jenner, and instantly hit it off. Since it’s inception in 2016, what started as a denim-focused line with an accent on inclusivity and a size range from 0 to 24 has now expanded into much more than that. They’ve got it all, from sleepwear to maternity, dresses, activewear, loungewear, you name it! The Good American brand has even gone so far as to create new sizes – like the size 15 – in order to accommodate more body types, and this all at an accessible price point.
Together the two co-founders have certainly set a new standard for what inclusivity means in wearable fashion! The brand has been going strong for 6 years now, empowering every woman that wears Good American.
Kicking off her Special Tour, Lizzo gave an energetic performance at the FLA Live Arena in front of thousands! The ‘fit was just as electric as the choreography, tunes and lyrics seeing as the vocal powerhouse wore a crystal-embellished catsuit in a vibrant shade of cobalt blue.
Her brand Yitty came together with A-Morir, a celebrity favorite when it comes to blinged out stage wear, to create the custom look that would set off the tour with a stylish bang!
Complete with illusion mesh cutout panels and combat boots to seal off the ensemble, this beauty knows how to make a bold statement on stage! The tour will run from September to November, so you know there will be many more fashion moments to come.
Our favorites in Italian fashion laid it all out on the catwalk for their ready-to-wear collections over the past week! From Diesel to Bottega Veneta, Prada and Versace, Milan Fashion Week broke world records and unveiled new collaborations this season. Want to know the top stories and latest news from this semiannual week-long event? Here are our 5 major highlights from MFW:
For Versace’s monochromatic Spring offer, black, deep purple, neon green and pink looks made their way down the runway. In the final moments leading the show to its close, the last look was worn by Paris Hilton, featuring an ultra glitzy pink mini dress with a pink veil. The look, with lace trim detailing and hot pink pumps to match, was quintessentially Paris.
We’re seeing double! Paying homage and taking direct inspiration from his mother and aunt, Gucci’s creative director Alessandro Michel took a unique approach to his MFW show and displayed each look on a pair of identical twins. No one has ever done it quite like this before!
As the lights went dim towards to end of Dolce & Gabbana’s fashion show, the recognizable silhouette of Kim Kardashian emerged from a set of sliding doors against an illuminated wall. The final bow between Kim and Dolce’s 2 creative heads further unveiled and confirmed her new collaborative collection with the brand entitled Ciao Kim. After a such long-lasting relationship between D&G and the Kardashian family, a collaboration was naturally the next move!
For Moncler’s presentation, the French-Italian luxury brand took over the Duomo in Milan. Hundreds of models and singers were outfitted in white down coats and hats, giving a moving performance that left the crowd awe struck.
Presenting a Fall 2022 collection this season, Naomi Campbell opened for Hugo Boss while Future closed the show. The two walked side by side, hand in hand, and this was the rapper’s fashion week debut!
Visit and Subscribe to TheStateofFashion.Bulletin.com to read about Kim Kardashian closing out the most recent Dolce & Gabbana show:
Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce (R) and Stefano Gabbana acknowledge applause with US media personality Kim Kardashian at the end of the presentation of Dolce & Gabbana’s Women’s Spring Summer 2023 fashion collection on September 24, 2022 as part of the Fashion Week in Milan. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP) (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images)
I write, “Dolce & Gabanna always upholds the values of family–it’s a consistent theme for all of their runway shows, which frequently feature celebrities and their kin. Fittingly, Kim’s family sat front row to cheer her on for her big moment. Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, and Corey Gamble were in attendance, as were her children with Kanye West: Saint, North, and Chicago. The whole family glittered and shined in sparkling accessories, almost angelic white ensembles, and jewelry, with the kiddies innocently sucking on lollipops (as children do).”
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 24: Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner and family are seen on the front row of the Dolce & Gabbana Fashion Show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 on September 24, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/WireImage)
The Wades have long been lighting up Instagram and the red carpet with their radiating affection, playful family interactions, and ––of course–– their style. For the premiere of the Netflix documentary The Redeem Team, both Dwayne and Gabrielle hit the red carpet in glimmering ensembles.
Working with longtime stylist Jason Bolden, Dwayne was a garden of good style in a floral Gucci suit. Celandine poppies in shimmery yellow fabric decorate the notch lapel jacket and single pleat trousers. Bolden finished the look with a crisp white shirt ––worn with the top buttons undone for a relaxed yet sexy look–– round-toe black boots, and a Cartier watch.
Gabby’s stylist Thomas Christos kept the same energy as Bolden and put the doll in another iconic Italian label. Complementing the shimmer in her beau’s suit, Gabrielle wore a gilded and beaded duster and mini dress by Valentino. The gold theme was kept throughout with golden touches in the makeup ad metallic simple strap sandals.
