Last night, I was thrilled to host my first screening of 2022, for the murder mystery film, Death on the Nile!
The movie takes place in the 1930’s, and features well-heeled aristocrats from London and Paris. The cinematography and wardrobe styling by Paco Delgado are visually arresting and supremely stunning. Aside from the intrigue, you will be awed by the beauty of the film.
Fashion Bomb Daily VIPS were treated to an advance screening–provided that they dress according to theme! They did not disappoint:
Sparkles, feathers, and bell shaped hats for on tap for this stylish duo.
Bombshell Christiana looked like the Queen of the Nile in a feather trimmed dress and a crystal headpiece.
The fellas represented with this young man in a printed suit and matching bowtie.
Both these Fashion Bomb men offered their own unique takes on the theme. It works!
Yolanda from the brand Rum Island Punch packed a punch in all black and a feathered hat.
True Indian Hair founder Karen Mitchell and her friend Leslie were stunning in furs. I was living for Leslie’s hooded Roberto Cavalli gown!
And this Bombshell was subtle and chic in a cloche hat and vintage coat.
As for me, I slipped on sequins and feathers in a Nadine Merabi dress and Gucci heels.
I went for it with hair and makeup by Tyra’s Hair Experience and Makeup by Latisha Chancey-Jordan.
And then had a lovely time meeting and greeting our fabulous guests!
Thank you to everyone who came out!
Next up? New York Fashion Week! Keep it locked here for updates.
And be sure to check out the movie Death on the Nile, in theaters February 11th!
Other feature stories include a testimony from African-American writer Janell Okwodu about how fashion finally made space for her. Missing was any mention of one of Vogue’s first, most effervescent, and pioneering Black editors, Andre Leon Talley.
@missaugust2u wrote, “Where is Andre’s Cover?” @drakesuniverse added, “Andre needs this cover! She has contributed nothing to society! NOTHING! Smh” @You_No_Nan offered, “Andre Leon Talley should’ve donned the cover. 🕊🙏🏾💐” @Typhh.ahh.nee, typed, “😴😴😴 They should have honored Andre.”
Perhaps Andre’s tribute is inside? Or maybe this issue had already gone to print before he could be included. The magazine world works differently from the digital world–many covers and cover features are decided and concretized 3 months in advance. Let’s hope his tribute (or maybe even cover) are coming soon.
What do you think?
Read more about Kim’s cover, Kanye’s reaction, and Ebony Magazine’s Ode to Mr. Talley at TheStateofFashion.Bulletin.com.
As a man, do you have a hard time trying to stay fashionable when all of the clothes available to you all look so similar? Do you want to know more about online shopping and what it has to offer you as a man?
Clothes are an important part of every man’s wardrobe, but what do you do when you need to buy new clothes and you don’t live near a clothing store? Or maybe you just don’t have time to go shopping? You could try buying clothes online, but before you do, there are some things you need to know.
In this men’s guide, we will talk about the different types of clothes that are available online, how to figure out your size, and how to avoid being scammed. So, whether you are a first-time online shopper or a seasoned pro, read on for tips on how to buy clothes online the right way.
Know your body type and what clothes look good on you
When it comes to online shopping, especially if you’re inexperienced there are a few things that you need to keep in mind and a few things that you need to know before you get started to have the best experience possible and get the best results possible.
First up you need to know what your body type is and what clothes typically look good on you. If you are buying clothes online, you don’t have the opportunity to try them on before you buy them and you want to make sure that you are choosing clothes that will undoubtedly suit you and will fit you very well.
Determining your body type means looking at your height, size, and figure whether you have broader shoulders, around the waist, long or short legs, or something else. Determining your finger or body helps you know which clothes would be better suited to your body type and which clothes you should rather stay away from.
Read reviews
Reviews are everything when it comes to online shopping, and this is because you can’t physically see the product until it gets to your house. By reading reviews beforehand or before purchasing your product you can get an idea of the quality of the product and what other people think about it before you make up your mind and make a purchase. If you’re looking for the best clothing brands around, visit brandrated.com to read reviews on brands that provide premium apparel for the modern man. Doing this will save you time and money, and you’ll surely get the best deal for your budget.
Have an idea of the colors and styles that you like
In today’s day and age, they are so many different stores online pages one could choose from, and it can be difficult to know where to start or where to look first. Before you get started it is a good idea to know what you might be looking for or have a general idea of the styles and the colors that you have in mind for the clothes that you want to purchase.
This makes searching for specific items much easier and then you don’t have to scroll through pages and pages and pages of things that have no relevance to you before you find anything that you are interested in. Ultimately this will make you feel better about the clothes that you eventually choose.
Shop around
The next tip that you should follow is you should take the time to look at various online stores and to shop around to see what everyone else has to offer. Often you will see that most stores offer very similar things, but they can differ in price depending on the store that you’re looking at
by shopping around, you can ensure that you can find the best product and the best quality at the price range that you are looking for in. You may even find some really good deals along the way and get the clothes that you want at a much cheaper price.
Make sure you know the return policy
A big issue that comes up quite often when it comes to online shopping is the return policies. While for the most part, online stores will allow for you to return their products if you are not happy with the items and do not want to keep them, they are some that don’t allow it at all and some that have rules regarding their returns.
Before you make a purchase especially if you are unsure about the purchase, you must make sure you know the return policy and whether or not it is worth it for you
Be careful with sizing
last but not least you need to be careful with the sizing of the products as when it comes to clothing sizes often, they can run small or large depending on the store that you are buying from.
Most online stores will have a sizing guide which will make it much easier for you to find the clothes that will fit you best.
Ciara posed for a campaign for Ten to One Vodka wearing a Spring 2022 dress by bomb brand, Bronx and Banco:
The dress is a ginger toned, sheer style including a brown, leather corset. Stylist Kollin Carter adding minimal accessories, decorated Queen Ci in brown heels and diamond studs.
Not just one, but four ladies attended Yung Miami305 ‘s birthday party wearing this $2,325 Medusa Blue Latex Dress! Latto, Lakeyah, and the Clermont twins were all feeling this little blue number for a night out in Miami:
A quintessentially Versace design, this latex dress features a bustier neckline, accentuated with golden Medusa hardware on the slim shoulder straps.
While Mulatto and Lakeyah paired the $2,325 baby blue toned Versace Medusa Latex dress with $1,275 Versace gold chained sandals, the Clermont twins opted for silver sandals.
Her reversible jacket is comfy and chic, and features a Non-detachable hood with drawstring and one breast patch pocket.
Her Rib knit stretch wool cardigan features lace-up fastening at cut-out at the front, along with silver-tone hardware.
The ‘Jamie’ pants from Resort ’22 are made from soft, stretchy ribbed jersey into an ultra-high cut skinny fit with cross-over stirrups that mimic the label’s logo.
She completed her look with dope shades. This is how you do maternity chic!
Her top is sold out, but you can get her pants here and her jacket here.
Closing out the Winter season and opening up the Spring fashion scene with the dynamic Deyemi…
I met Deyemi Okanlawon a couple years back via my FaceTime call with my god-given brother Jimmy Odukoya. I seen Deyemi in the background, we spoke and were acquainted. I have thoroughly enjoy watching him and Jimmy joke on each other online and I was always touched by the way that they gave back to so many together as a brotherly unit. Deyemi is not just your average actor, he is in fact Nigeria’s Highest Grossing Actor in 2021! That’s such a worthy accomplishment to have and alongside that this dope soul gives back, he is a community activist, he will tickle you pink with his natural comedic energy, he is highly educated & experienced, he is seen on tv screens from Africa to America and so much more; not to mention he does all this with a cape on and still manages to balance off his love with his beautiful family! It was such an honor to get to style and interview Deyemi… the experience was truly one for the books and one of my favorite sessions! I will not talk too much, check out our interview and editorial.
How does it feel to be one of Nigeria’s top rated actors?
I feel super grateful that my work is recognized and my craft is appreciated.
What Were you doing before your acting career?
I studied Chemical Engineering, but switched to sales and marketing. In 2013 I resigned from my position as the head of marketing of a tech company, OLX Nigeria, before pivoting into a full-time acting career.
What is your dream role as an actor?
I have no dream role and I am open to whatever roles God’s universe brings my way that unlocks my fullest potential.
What was one of your favourite roles so far in your career and why?
As with dream roles I have no favourites. Birthing different characters takes a huge amount of physical and mental work and I enjoy the process behind every single role oftentimes even more than the final production.
What advice would you give young Deyemi?
I would say to him “you’re on the right track, just dream bigger faster, self discipline is crucial, avoid distractions like a plague, but get more sleep and live a little”.
What advice would you give an upcoming actor?
Same as I would give young Deyemi. I would also say work on the business of acting (strategy/plan for getting gigs) at least as much as you work on the craft of acting (being a great performer).
How was your experience working with Designer Tasha, what was your favorite moment?
Working with Tasha was such a vibe. She’s a bundle of pure positive energy and the amount of preparation she put into the shoot shows her commitment to her work. I had an amazing time and I think among the many memorable moments my favourite was when I was teaching her some Naija dance steps – hilarious!
What’s your favorite food?
This is hard! My go to favourite meal is amala, gbegiri and ewedu with goat meat, but I can easily swap that with pounded yam and ofe nsala or banga and starch.
What’s your favorite place to travel to?
My favourite nation to travel to is my imagination! (Lol)
What do you do for fun?
Acting
What’s your ultimate goal in your career?
The goal is to be excellent at elevating every character I play and my dream is to perform at the highest possible level in the world.
Write a love note to your fans.
Dream big and when afraid dream bigger to conquer fear. Find your purpose, determine your desires, take responsibility for others. Seek wise counsel and have mentors. Expect failure but don’t let it stop you and discouragement but don’t let it hold you down for too long. Your mental and physical health is your greatest asset. Strive for excellence and to be the best in all you do. Let the successes and achievements of others inspire you but never treat them as god or be intimidated – you are your fiercest and only competition.
Tell us something we don’t know about you?
Most people don’t know that I like it when people don’t know much about me
What’s next for you? Any upcoming projects we need to look out for?
Everyone should look out for 2 Netflix originals I feature in, “The King’s Horseman” and “Blood Sisters”. I am also working, as a producer, on a slate of 4 film projects which are in various levels of development.
Beyonce recently showcased some pieces from her Ivy Park collection, in stores February 9th.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Beyonce will be unveiling red hued pieces, including sultry belted jumpsuits, hats, jackets, and leggings, and more. . The new 2022, “Ivy Heart” collection features Karrueche Tran, Tyson Beckford and more.
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 9th, on Adidas.com.
You Ask, We Answer! @bonitaapplebum__69 says, “I think the Bag is Judith leiber but can I get the outfit details”
Ari Fletcher posed in a $450 Area top paired with Miu Miu jeans and a $4,695 Judith Leiber bag.
Her top is trimmed in cascading crystals.
Miu Miu’s attention to detail is highlighted at the waist of these mid-blue jeans, fitted with shimmering crystals that gives them a traditional feminine note. They’re shaped in Italy to a wide-leg silhouette with five pockets and the line’s logo embroidered at the back pocket.
Her sweet bubbly champagne bottle bag is covered in Austrian crystals.
Her top and jeans are sold out, but you can purchase her bag here.
