Stunning first lady Michelle Obama chose to wear a $395 Tracy Reese Guipure Lace Kimono Dress for a People Magazine cover hitting newsstands Friday:
Hmmm…I wonder if the Black Artists Association is satisfied now that Mrs. O has chosen to wear a black designer?
Or was that story a fabrication?
Jezebel reviewed runway lineups to see if designers were including more models of color. The result? There was definitely an uptick:
They say, “There were 116 labels that held shows at the recently ended New York fashion week; that’s 3,697 spots in runway and presentation lineups. Of those, 668 were given to models of color ” which, at just over 18%, is 6% better than one year ago. (And certainly better than in the fall of 2007, when WWD reported that one-third of the New York shows used no models of color at all.)“
They went on to say, however, that 7 shows had no models of color. These included: Altuzarra, Davidelfin, Jenni Kayne, Julian Louie, Koi Suwannagate, Temperley London, and Vera Wang Lavender Label.
They also found that 19 shows had models of color, but no black models. The perpetrators? Alexandre Herchcovitz, Behnaz Sarafpour, Costello Tagliapietra, Erin Fetherston, Halston, Marchesa, Max Azria, Milly, Miss Sixty, Monique Lhuillier, Nicole Miller, Philosophy, Reem Acra, Tibi, TSE, United Bamboo, Vena Cava, VPL, and Vivienne Tam.
Do you think differently about a brand if they don’t make diversity a priority?
Say your peace and read the rest of the article here.
Fashion Bomb friend Dawn Richard attended King Magazine’s 50th issue celebration party in a Herve Leger Bandage Skirt and Balenciaga Escarpin Booties:
All the designer elements are there, and those Balenciagas are the business!
What do you think? Hot! Or Hmm…
Usher in spring with this super cute Plenty by Tracy Reese Washed Taffete Diagonal Stripe Strapless Dress:
This 100% silk dress is a perfect pick for a warm weather wedding. And marked down from $290 to $145, it’s quite a steal for a Tracy Reese frock! See details here.
The Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse collection is all the rage amongst fashionistas these days. If you want the look but can’t splurge on a bag, go with this $365 Graffiti Monogram Scarf:
Yes, at $365 this scarf is quite the style splurge, but you get the look of the Sprouse collection without spending a ton on a leather good (the zippy coin purse starts at $435).
See more of the collection at www.louisvuitton.com.
While scouring the countless pics from the Fall/Winter collections shown at this year’s New York Fashion Week, I came across several shots of this stunner…Miss Georgie Badiel:
Represented by the Muse agency in New York City, she walked the runways of Ports 1961, Diane von Furstenberg, Oscar de la Renta, and Marc Jacobs, to name just a few.
I noticed her first in the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer ’09 show but this season she turned it out! Definitely well on her way to becoming a household name with the likes of Sessilee Lopez, Chanel Iman, Arlenis Sosa, and Jourdan Dunn. Here’s hoping they all do an editorial spread together. *crosses fingers*
Pretty fab chick indeed. For more on Georgie Badiel, click here and here.
What do you guys think?
~Vuitton
In addition to Diva, I also became obsessed with Keri Hilson’s song Turning me On.
I love her style, dancing, and especially her Melody Ehsani Rings! Not familiar with Melody?
Read about her fabulous designs in this vintage Fashion Bomb post.
Hey, Bombshells: Adriana here with a Breaking Into Beauty post!
Ever wondered how to break into the tough Beauty industry? For Carol’s Daughter impresario, Lisa Price, it was easy as doing something she loved and recruiting close friends as her first clients.
I recently interviewed Lisa to ask all about how she got her start. She shares, “After some time working as a writing assistant for The Cosby Show and creating personalized scents and products for the cast, my mom encouraged me to make a small batch to sell at a local church flea market. I sold out in the first day!” From there, Lisa began the business as a mail-order company and in 1999, almost ten years after she began it as a hobby, she opened her first Carol’s Daughter store in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
Lisa kept it real and adopted the name “Carol’s Daughter” in honor of the importance family has played in her life. Similarly, for up-and-coming beauty entrepreneurs, she advises, “Most important: always stay balanced and transparent. If you remain authentic while adapting to the changing landscape around you, you can never fail.” Also, “find ways in your community to test-drive your creation. I started with a local flea market run by our church. Use your family and friends for honest feedback. If they love the products they’ll tell their friends and so on. Word of mouth promotion is priceless.”
Her high quality products became her signature and soon, celebrity clients, including Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, and Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, came calling. And what are her notable clients’ favorite things? “Jada loves Lisa’s Hair Elixir and Hair Balm and it is her recipe for gorgeous hair. She’s also a big fan of our Body Butters. Jay-Z is a huge fan of the Ocean Collection and Gelee de Soleil, and Mary J. Blige is our biggest advocate for the Almond Cookie Collection!” Hmm, wonder if Beyoncé poaches from her hubby’s product stash? 🙂
Lisa also offers a few skincare tips for Fashion Bombers:
“Our skin is our largest organ and we abuse it the most by not maintaining it. A good skincare regimen consists of using a natural-based cleanser that is created for your specific skin type, like my Wash Away the Oil or Bring in the Moisture, followed by the complimentary toner and lastly a hydrating moisturizer.” What about those rumors of sunscreen not being that important for black and brown folk? “Sunscreen is so very important. We all need it, despite the level of melanin in our skin. Our Gelee de Soleil is my essential for SPF!” You heard it straight from an expert!
As for the future of Carol’s Daughter, Lisa’s dream is to “help women see that we are all Carol’s Daughter. It can be used on a variety of hair and skin types, all shades of brown, beige, cream and everything in between!”
Truly inspiring! Thank you, Mrs. Price.
For more on Lisa or to buy online, visit CarolsDaughter.com!
~Adriana
Kanye West has been making his Fashion Week rounds with a new chic piece of arm candy: video vixen Amber Rose:
The epitome of edge, Rose makes waves with an assortment of liquid leggings and smart jackets, topped off with her signature short blond buzz cut.
Most women feel most feminine with long hair, but Amber rocks the short look with ease.
Would you dare to go (almost) bare (up there)?
I’m sure I’m more than a little late with this one, but ever since I heard this song at a club here in NYC, I can’t stop playing it on repeat!!
Yet again, Bey knocks it out of the park with this jammer.
Do you love it?
