You ask, we answer! @mara_monae says, “Hey guys !! Can you check to see where Tia got her dress from please ? Thank you!!” @rasheda08 adds, “Hi can you find out who made Tia’s dress?”
Yep! Tia Mowry stepped out with her family in a $295 pink and red colorblock Staud Corsica dress.
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“Rain means luck and is a blessing, it is the ancestors’ way of giving us a non-verbal message. “
Nelson Mandela University Professor Nokuzola Mndende
Trailblazing designer Kerby Jean Raymond opted to have press and supporters shuttled to Irvington, New York for his first Couture show. The location was set at Villa Lewaro, the historic home of black beauty pioneer, Madam CJ Walker, the first female self made millionaire (read more about her here). Her mansion, Villa Lewaro, was built in 1918 by Vertner Tandy, the Co-Founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Madam Walker built the mansion to stand as a tribute to the advancements of African-Americans, and to act as a pillar of inspiration for future generations.
Anticipation and excitement were high, as this was one of the first fashion events to happen since quarantine almost two years ago. The fashion crowd, accustomed to comparatively less exciting venues, were grouped together like kids headed to camp, off to a fantastic adventure. Suddenly, just as guests arrived at 2pm, the skies opened, and it started to rain–relentlessly.
Initially, guests weathered the storm, sitting underneath white umbrellas and ponchos, provided by the Pyer Moss team. When the thunder and lightning started, everyone ran for shelter, with many huddling on Walker’s massive, white columned porch, leading to an intimate experience. Celebrity Stylist Law Roach, Reporter Teri Agins, Iconic Designer Byron Lars, and more, rubbed elbows with Madam CJ Walkers great-great granddaughter, Alelia Bundles.
Logan Browning, of Dear White People, said, “This is a first, making history. I personally love that the line, the team…Watching them win feels very specific, but like it includes all of us. Being here, I feel comfortable. I’ve been to other shows and had a good time. But the atmosphere, the community I think, is unique and special.”
Byron Lars added, “Usually when something this seismic happens, it’s because something equally as seismic that is fabulous is about to follow. I am rooting him on. Go Kerby. I love that there’s a message in everything. It’s not just about fashion. His message today: Persevere.”
Bethann Hardison offered, “[The Pyer Moss brand] embodies determination, dedication, and it’s continuance.”
Finally fashion reporter Teri Agins told Fashion Bomb Daily, “He’s got an incredible sense of show. We’re here at Madam CJ Walker’s mansion. Just think if these walls could talk: Just think who was probably here. Zora Neale Hurston. Langston Hughes. All these people were here, partying at one point. “
After many false starts and intermissions, which included a rousing speech by former Black Panther Party chairwoman Elaine Browne, the party truly began as the skies cleared up, and dancing, eating, and drinking ensued, set to the sounds of DJ Clark Kent. In the tradition of Walker’s parties with Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston, Villa Lewero’s new owner, Rich Dennis, mingled with those making history today, including Biggs Burke, Saint Jhn, Yvette Noel-Schure, Sergio Hudson, Justine Skye, Aoki Lee Simmons, and many more.
Raymond greeted his fans once the show was officially postponed. He seemed in good spirits, attesting to feeling “Amazing,” and intimating that only good would result after this.
Part 2 is set for Saturday , though no details have been released as yet. Either way, history was made.
Keep it locked here for updates.
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Recently, Lira Mercer was spotted at a restaurant for a night out. The mom-preneur struck a pose in a brown and nude look which included brown faux leather pants by Fashion Nova.
Lira Mercer wore $44.99 Fashion Nova Double Dare Faux Leather Pants in camel. The color worn by Mercer is currently sold out, but the pant are still available in black. She accessorized the look with a nude Chanel flap bag, silver jewelry and feather-embellished sandals.
Get a head start on your Fall wardrobe with Fashion Nova’s Double Dare Faux Leather Pants. The high-waisted pants appear in a smooth faux leather exterior with five functioning pockets, a front closure and lots of stretch. These pants will be perfect for the approaching cool days to keep you warm and stylish with its trendy leather.
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z enjoyed a day out in Brooklyn, NY grabbing a bite to eat and exploring the city! Upon leaving the restaurant, Beyoncé sent the internet into a frenzy as fans quickly identified her Telfar bag and Christopher John Rogers pants, both Black designer products.
Beyoncé wore a pair of $1,991 Christopher John Rogers floral palazzo pants from the designer’s seventh collection for Spring 2021. These high-waisted wide-leg pants literally scream “summer” with its vibrant multicolor floral print and cotton twill fabric. Queen Bey wore them perfectly, opting for a casual day-out look with a classic white button-up tie-front shirt paired with a $202 Telfar shopping bag in the medium size.
She also accessorized the look with a pair of $415 Gucci oversized wire sunglasses and $670 Y/Project hand-painted earrings. She finished off her look with a pair of nude platform sandals.
When fans discovered that Beyoncé was carrying a sold-out Telfar bag, many began to speculate that prices would skyrocket due to the artist’s influence. However, Telfar confirmed prices would remain the same on Instagram with a story post stating “Price not changing” complete with their slogan “Not For You-For Everyone”.
Telfar and its “Bushwick Birkin” bags launched into a new era of popularity during the pandemic, selling out instantly in all sizes on their site during new color releases. As it became hard to get your hands on the popular handbag, Telfar launched a security program which allowed fans to secure a bag of their choice through preorder. In addition to securing collaborative partnerships with Converse and UGG, the brand still hosts weekly drops with a new lavender color scheduled for next Tuesday.
Jay-Z also decided to go with a casual look for the day wearing a KidSuper x PUMA “Work” shirt and pants (unavailable). He paired the look with a pair of black sunglasses, an East Hampton bucket hat, white socks and white PUMA sneakers.
Thoughts?
Hey Bombshells! Today’s Fashion Bombshell of the Day Sara Kayy, check her out below.
Sara’s style is sexy and sophisticated. The combination of good tailoring and fabric choices keeps this Bombshell looking like a million bucks.
What do you think of this Bombshell’s style?
Brooke Valentine and her daughter Chí Summer are always serving up adorable mommy-and-me style moments! The two were recently spotted rocking coordinating casual looks featuring Fashion Nova graphic shirts.
Brooke Valentine wore the $22.99 Ain’t No Hood Like Motherhood Top in orange. Also coming in black, the crewneck t-shirt sports the phrase “Ain’t No Hood Like Motherhood” in an Old English font. Brooke rocked the tee with a pair of distressed light wash jeans and Converse sneakers. She accessorized the look with hoop earrings and a ring.
On the other hand, Chí Summer wore the $14.99 Mini Vibes Sweatshirt in sand. The pullover crewneck top also comes in mustard and appears in a soft french terry fabric and boxy-like fit. The word “vibes” graces the front of the top as the top’s standout graphic. She decided to match her mom’s fly, opting for distressed jeans, hoop earrings, and Converse sneakers as well.
So cute!
Discover more mommy-and-me styles on FashionNova.com!
Breast augmentation is the surgical procedure for improving the appearance of your breasts through specific techniques. This surgery results in fuller breasts and an enhanced bust line.
If you were used to wearing fitting clothes before breast augmentation surgery, especially around the bust line, you might need to rethink your wardrobe. Your bust line is now fuller, and your self-esteem and confidence are at the top bar.
Moreover, after a breast augmentation, your body is now curvier, and this means you’ll also need to get yourself a wardrobe that suits it well.
And while it may take a few weeks for the body to heal completely and to allow your breasts to drop to their desired position, it’s never wrong to start shopping early. After all, you’ll want to flaunt your new look as soon as you can.
Listed below are some of the fashion styles to up your game after a breast augmentation.
One of the things that you might throw away after breast augmentation is your collection of previous bras. This is because these bras will not provide coverage and support anymore since your breasts are now fuller. So, when shopping for your new wardrobe, ensure you get the right and fitting bra that’s neither too big nor too small.
When choosing a bra after breast implants, ensure you consider comfort, size, and support. However, don’t buy too many bras in the first few months, as swelling may still be prevalent and the actual size is not yet realized.
Buying bathing suits with augmented breasts can be challenging. Women with bigger breasts need to consider a few things. For instance, they have to ensure the swimsuits they get provide both support and coverage. For example, the halter top style is a style women with augmented dress may consider. It is flattering and provides both support and coverage.
When buying tops, cardigans, and dresses after dress augmentation, it is essential to consider the neckline of every garment. While a V-neck might slim you down and showcase your new décolletage, it may be too provocative for some offices. On the other hand, a cowl neck is flattering and might be a good option for a professional outfit. Additionally, you can consider a square neckline, which can provide a positive but not too provocative look compared to a V-neck. Additionally, cardigans with a low front fastening and one button below the breast appear sophisticated and elegant, as do jackets with a single button below the chest. Therefore, it is necessary to identify a style that fits you after an augmented breast.
In conclusion, breast augmentation improves one’s self-confidence and esteem. Therefore women should enjoy changing their wardrobe game and look ahead to switching up their fashion style to fit their new body.
Medical cosmetic treatments are not exclusive to the face. There is a wide range of body enhancement and contouring treatments out there as well to help people reach their desired build and physique. Few things in life are as satisfying as looking in the mirror and wow-ing yourself. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who have not reached this level of self-confidence yet. But fortunately there are plenty of dermatology and plastic surgery centers (www.skinlyaesthetics.com) that focus entirely on body and facial enhancing procedures. Because of their expertise they often create an easy to follow plan that addresses all the areas of concern and offer a step by step implementation to achieve satisfying results.
For example, with treatments like Sculptra butt enlargement patients can look in the mirror and feel good about themselves. This is not a form of narcissism or ego. It’s simply a matter of being satisfied with who you are and how you look. This is the ethos with which plastic surgery centers like Skinly Aesthetics have been working for many years.
But it’s not the only one of its kind. There are other curve enhancements out there, including the famous Brazilian butt lift which is also highly regarded as the way to go for those looking for a little extra volume in their posteriors. With how hot and trendy big butts are these days, it makes sense to see these two treatments rise above the rest.
Sculptra Injections
What makes a treatment legendary is not the immediate effect it has on the body but what it promises to do in the long run. It is easy to bring out some effects for a short period of time, have them disappear, and then return to the clinic the next month to get treated again. Most people, however, do not have the time, energy, or resources to spare just to get treated regularly.
This is why the Sculptra treatments look to take the results to the next level and keep them there for a long time after the procedure has been performed. Why is the concept of longevity so important in curve enhancements? Because once you have those gorgeous curves on your body the last thing you want to see is them disappearing. Luckily enough, however, Sculptra is one treatment that is not held back by time.
The Sculptra injections initially function quite similarly to dermal fillers. The compound is injected into key areas of the posterior, where they increase the volume, enhance the curve, and do this without taking away from the posterior’s authentic shape. Symmetry and form are taken into account to ensure that the enhancements are visible, but do not look artificial.
When the compound is injected it comes into contact with the moisture inside the body and expands, adding extra volume to the buttocks and making it look visibly bigger. This initial volume does not last very long and will slowly disappear. This is a very disappointing part of the procedure for many inexperienced patients but rest assured, more is yet to come.
Once the Sculptra compound is dissolved, it boosts the production of collagen in that area. Collagen is a very important protein naturally produced in the body. It is responsible for keeping it structurally sound and strong. When the Sculptra compound dissolves, the newly produced collagen strands take its place. They continue to keep the buttocks rounded and curvy even after the compound has dissolved.
Basically, your body takes the wheel from this point on, and for the next year and a half, up to two years, you have a gorgeous curvy butt that does not look artificial and retains that authentic charm that everyone loves so much. It’s the perfect treatment for those looking for a one-time solution to their body enhancement needs.
But as effective as Sculptra is, it’s not your only option for curve enhancements. There are other treatments you can try which are just as interesting in the way they function.
The Brazilian Butt Lift
And by “more interesting” we are referring to the Brazilian butt lift or BBL for short. This treatment has made quite a name for itself thanks to its unusual yet very practical procedure. Having only been introduced to the general market quite recently, the BBL has made major strides in curve enhancements and has presented many hopeful patients with an easy solution.
This solution has more than one stage to it, however. The Sculptra treatment, while very effective, only works on one front: enhancing the curvature of the buttocks. The BBl takes a wildly different approach and ends up solving two problems with one convenient procedure.
Naturally curvy butts are possible thanks to an extra layer of fat as well as toned muscles that line the posterior. This can be achieved through natural means but requires countless hours of physical effort, as well as dieting, and a very strict regime. With how tight everyone’s schedule is nowadays, this is not possible for everyone.
So where does one get this extra fat from? Why not other parts of the body which have excess fat that you won’t need, such as the thighs, hips, and waist? So, the procedure involves the extraction of this fat and the reintroduction of it back into the posterior. It’s an ingenious approach as it not only reduces fat in unwanted areas but also adds it to a place where it works to the patient’s benefit. Why leave all that perfect fat lying around the place when you can put it to good use?
Obviously, this newly injected fat will slowly begin to dissolve since fat tends to lose volume after around two years. This is a natural part of the process, but it does mean that you will have a curvy figure for years to come without having to worry about the resupply of fat. Much like the Sculptra injections, BBL is a great way for people with slimmer figures to get those curves they’ve always wanted. And since the fat comes from your own body, there is very little room for allergic reactions or severe side effects.
Patient couples up and down the UK are eagerly awaiting their delayed wedding days. As bigger weddings are likely to be allowed soon, the celebrations will be in full swing this summer.
Weddings are not cheap occasions though. Whether it is splashing out on the perfect wedding rings you will wear forever, or feeding 150 people and plying them with drinks, it all adds up.
Clever couples who are more excited about being married than having a ridiculously expensive wedding, cutting costs is essential.
One of the best ways to reduce your wedding spend is to rent your wedding dress. Here is why you should.
It will save you some money
Wedding dresses are exceptionally expensive and often take up a huge chunk of a wedding budget. This cost can be avoided by renting your wedding dress.
Wedding dress rentals are considerably cheaper than buying new, as long as you don’t destroy the dress during your wedding ceremony and wedding reception.
It is better for the environment
Clothing manufacture is one of the most environmentally damaging practices in the world. Reducing our clothing consumption and buying or renting pre-loved items is a great way to help reduce our environmental impact.
For items like wedding dresses, which are often only worn once, renting can offer a sustainable alternative.
It gives you a wider choice for your budget
As we have stated above, renting your wedding dress is cheaper than buying one. One added benefit of this is that you can rent high-end, luxury wedding dresses at a fraction of their retail cost.
If you have had your heart set on a Vera Wang wedding dress, but your budget won’t stretch to it, renting is a viable alternative.
It reduces the need to store it afterwards
Due to the fabric and construction of many wedding dresses, storing them will need special care such as insect repelling blocks, garment bags and more.
They will also need additional dry cleaning to keep them in good condition over the years. Renting eliminates the cost of care and saves the space of storing your dress.
It is quicker than getting a custom dress fitted
Getting a custom dress made or having an off-the-rack design fitted perfectly can take a long time. It might even take multiple fittings over a few months.
Renting eliminates this as you will wear the dress as is and can usually pick your dress close to the date of your wedding when your body is less likely to change size.
Every type of occasion requires a different style of underwear. Sometimes you want to feel powerful in a red lace combo, and other times you want to wear the biggest briefs you own. Your underwear can dictate how an outfit fits and how confident you feel on that day.
Underwear is a tough one, ladies, so here are the staples you need in your intimate’s collection to keep you covered at all times.
Pretty lingerie
It’s easy to get stuck into the t-shirt bra and boring briefs combination. It might be time to invest in some pretty lingerie for date nights and special occasions. Lingerie has the power to make you feel sexy, powerful, and amazing even in the most mundane of situations.
Wear your favourite lingerie set on a normal day to boost your mood – you might find there’s an extra pep in your step! If lace isn’t your thing, try out neon mesh, a silky teddy or a sophisticated bustier to mix things up. Lingerie doesn’t always need to be feminine, and there are multiple styles on the market.
Big knickers and an everyday t-shirt bra
Every woman needs a nude bra that fits like a dream, seamlessly blends under clothing and is comfortable to wear. Always wear a nude bra under white clothing and try to find one that matches your skin tone.
Of course, your briefs should be just as comfortable as your bra. Buy a multi-pack of the so-called granny pants and enjoy a night on the sofa without a wedgy insight. Genius!
Shapewear
Shapewear has a time and a place, and it’s usually for special occasions. If you are wearing a tighter dress, you may want to feel a little more supported and streamlined. Invest in shapewear that can be converted to suit several outfits. For example, perhaps the straps can be removed from the bra section, or you can make it into a halter neckline. Shapewear can get expensive, so choose a piece that flatters your body and curves.
A bralette
Bralettes are brilliant for lounging days or wearing under more revealing tops. However, bralettes aren’t always supportive and practical for the bigger busted ladies out there. If you’re after a little more support, look for bralettes with some boning and wider straps.
Sports bras
The right sports bra can be challenging to find. Different sports bras offer varying levels of support, depending on the impact of your workout and bra size. If you enjoy yoga and light walking, go for a low-impact sports bra that’s comfortable and flattering. If you’re into HIIT and running, you will probably need a higher impact piece. Try to find a sports bra with a zip up the front to make it a little easier to get on.
Underwear can give you an extra sprinkling of confidence and make you feel amazing in any outfit.
