We truly adore and appreciate our Fashion Bomb Daily readers. Your feedback and interaction on our website and social media pages fuels our agenda and keeps motivating us to produce great content.
In a feature we call Fashion Bombshell of the Day, we highlight the personal style and flair of Fashion Bomb Daily readers from across the globe. Through emails and nominations, each day we crowned a new bombshell. As difficult as it was, we narrowed down our top candidates. In no particular order, here are our nominees for Fashion Bombshell of the Year:
Raha is a young fashion model with a quirky and unique outlook on fashion and clothes. Her outfits are one of a kind. Raha writes, “If I were to describe my style, first I would have to describe how I view clothing. I love pieces that accentuate waist definition and allow me to accessorize whether it be with belts, layering or just implementing items I’ve thrifted.
Lariqua’s style is girly and sassy. She chooses bold accessories as her focal point. She writes, “Fashion is a form of art to me and I use my style to paint my personality. My style is bold, chic, & glam.
Allison creates balanced silhouettes with her long skirts, furs and her beautiful big hair. She wrote, “My style is ‘Brown Paper Vogue’. Lol. I mix couture pieces with stuff I make or buy anywhere.“
When asked to describe her style, Rachelle said, “My style is very becoming with an editorial fun flare. I like to be unpredictably innovative and timeless.“
Her wardrobe is full of rich colors and lush fabrics. Tempos describes her style as, “Dark glam fashion. It’s a mix of punk, trends, and old Hollywood.” she says.
From the sassy southern swag in Texas to the eclectic flare from the streets of New York, each of these bombshells have different styles .
If we were currently living in the 90’s, Ann would be an icon living. Ann writes, “I love mixing vintage + mod and I’m totally a maximalist and color lover who loves being extra.”
But now its time to cast your vote. Which of these bombshell’s blew you away?
Getting ready for our second annual FABYs, let’s get into our next category: Fashionista of the Year! Our Fashion Bomb Staff selected nine fashionistas whose style has made headlines and caught the attention of our readers this year.
Let’s explore the nominees (in no particular order):
With the launch of her SKIMS brand and her husband Kanye West’s ongoing Yeezy brand, much of Kim Kardashian’s style consists of rocking the family’s brands.
Kim Kardashian also dabbled a lot in designer archives this year especially Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier! She also became an “it girl” for Olivier Rousteing with Balmain.
From red carpet moments to the iconic “WAP” video, Cardi B continues to be the apple of the fashion industry’s eye wow’ing the world with her show-stopping looks.
With the help of her right-hand stylist Kollin Carter, Cardi B gave us moments in Mugler, Sir Baba Jagne, Louis Vuitton, TLZ L’Femme, and more! Not to mention, she graced the covers of Billboard, Elle, and Footwear News along with becoming the face of a Balenciaga campaign.
People’s Choice Awards Fashion Icon of the Year Tracee Ellis Ross always keeps Instagram and the fashion world on its toes with her style.
Taking after her mother Diana Ross, Tracee Ellis Ross will go for a glamorous, diva look for awards shows and ceremonies! She also enjoys a good pants suit, styles with vibrant colors, and mixing sneakers with feminine pieces. She gave us many looks his year including Alexandre Vauthier for the Emmys, Christopher John Rogers for the NAACP Awards, and Hanifa for her Elle Magazine August issue.
The ongoing pandemic didn’t stop Gabrielle Union from serving up major looks while at home! Not to mention, many of her popular looks featured Black designers like Christopher John Rogers, Samantha Black, and Hanifa to name a few.
Let’s also not forget her and her husband’s viral Time 100 looks which featured her in pantsuits and unisex styles from Fear of God for Ermenegildo Zegna.
Accompanied by the touch of her go-to stylist Law Roach, Zendaya never misses a beat with fashion, looks, and style. She kicked off the year in Tom Ford SS20 breastplate look and braids that ultimately broke the internet.
She also became the face of Valentino and a Bulgari campaign on top of covering Elle and In-Style in Hanifa. Noteworthy style moments include her custom Giorgio Armani Prive and Christopher John Rogers looks for the Emmys of which she won Best Actress for Drama Series, becoming the youngest winner for the category.
Beyonce’s proteges and the most talked about female duo of the year Chloe and Halle are definitely worthy candidates for Fashionista(s) of the Year! Throughout 2020, they have been showing us how to “do it” captivating audiences with their angelic voices and bomb looks.
This year, they’ve donned custom pieces by Sho Konishi, Delia Alleyne, and Rey Ortiz.
Jennifer Lopez aka J-Lo has had quite the year securing partnerships with DSW and Coach on top of performing at the Super Bowl halftime and launching her very own beauty line JLO Beauty.
She continues to prove her worthiness as a fashionista, constantly supplying us with memorable red carpet moments, campaigns, and street style.
A Fashionista of the Year nominees list wouldn’t be complete with the bad gal Rihanna. No matter the occasion or fit, Rihanna is always stopping paparazzi with her looks.
From her highly-discussed Savage X Fenty show to British Vogue May 2020 cover, Rihanna’s looks are always one to watch. She continues to mix feminine and masculine pieces which ultimately sums up her style and the essence of her Fenty brand!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 07: Robyn Rihanna Fenty and Linda Fargo celebrate the launch of FENTY at Bergdorf Goodman at Bergdorf Goodman on February 07, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Bergdorf Goodman)
It is no secret that Kylie Jenner and his sisters serve as major influencers in fashion, rocking styles that almost instantly sell out when fans discover the brand.
Kylie Jenner is always spotted in the latest whether it is designer, an upcoming brand, or affordable retailer. Some of her favorite brands this year were Bottege Veneta and Charlotte Knowles. She also dabbled in Farai London, Marine Serre, LaQuan Smith, and Maisie Wilen as well.
Now is your time to cast your votes for who you think should be named as our 2020 FABYs Fashionista of the Year:
With no in-person fashion shows or events, Hanifa looked to more creative and innovative ways to introduce collections. Headed by Anifa Mvuemba, Hanifa ultimately shook up the fashion world with its virtual 3D runway show for its Pink Label Congo collection which ultimately sold out five days after its release.
Aside from their spectacular virtual show, Hanifa had many other notable moments throughout the year including magazine appearances and frequently popping up in celebrity style. The brand has graced Zendaya, Mary J. Blige, and even the iconic Carrie Bradshaw aka Sarah Jessica Parker.
Thierry Mugler is the former designer of the French fashion label known as Mugler which is credited with being ahead of its time and one of the biggest molders of fashion industry as we know it today. While he has retired from the Mugler brand, he has stepped out to work with celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Cardi B for Mugler’s archives.
With the Mugler’s resurgence in popularity, the women of the celebrity world have been spotted in the brand’s archival looks and taken interest in Mugler’s current runway collections.
LaQuan Smith and his self-named brand had quite the year! Kicking off the year, he previewed his Fall/Winter 2020 collection which ultimately caught everyone’s attention with its sexy night-out pieces and huge fur bags featuring phrases like “I’m Moving Out”. The Fall/Winter mesh and velvet jumpsuit became immensely popular with celebs as it has been spotted on Jennifer Lopez and Yung Miami from the City Girls.
LaQuan Smith has also appeared Solange, Lizzo, Kim Kardashian, and Megan Thee Stallion this year alone.
Even during his time on Project Runway, Christian Siriano has been providing us with many moments in fashion which will go down in history like Billy Porter’s tux dress and Janelle Monae’s 2019 Met Gala look.
This year, Christian Siriano made headlines with his 37th collection for SS21 which highlighted politics and other 2020 events through sophisticated-glam and Spring prints and patterns. Celebrities like Lizzo, Gwen Stefani, and Jennifer Lopez have all been spotted in his SS21 collection pieces.
2019 FABYs Designer of the Year Michael Costello continues to prove his worthiness of his award even a year later! Even during the year of 2020, Michael Costello wow’d with his gowns and night-out garments which provide the wearer with the ultimate sexy elegance.
Michael Costello’s pieces have graced celebrities like Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, and Jennifer Lopez this year alone!
Ralph and Russo is known for creating magical and mesmerizing opulence, leaving their clients looking like empowered royalty. Delicate fabrics like satin and tulle and intricate embellishments like crystals and feathers follow their designs delivering luxury and femininity.
Ralph and Russo had created more dreams this year with celebrities like Ciara, Rita Ora, and Kylie Jenner.
Despite losing its fashion house in Beruit and cancelling shows due to the global health crisis, Zuhair Murad still managed to create magic and new memories with its designs this year!
Zuhair Murad became a favorite of Kerry Washington’s this year, appearing on her three separate occasions including the Democratic National Convention and the 2020 Oscars! The label also was spotted on Tracee Ellis Ross, the Hadid sisters, and Jennifer Lopez.
With Olivier Rousteing as Balmain’s creative director, Balmain became almost every lady celebs favorite! Under Balmain, Olivier Rousteing solidified close relationships with Beyoncé and the Kardashian-Jenner sisters who he frequently uses as his muses for the brand.
Olivier Rousteing’s most recent workings came in the Balmain from 1945 collection where he taps into Pierre Balmain 1970 archives for the designer’s original monogram. The collection quickly became celeb-approved hit!
Versace under Donatella Versace continues to be a vision in the world of fashion. The brand stays true to its roots carrying out its signature tropical and regal prints while incorporating new, modern designs as well.
Versace by Donatella Versace had so many moments this year including appearances on Lil Was X and Lizzo for the Grammys, Jennifer Lopez for the Super Bowl 2020, and Cynthia Erivo and Regina King for the Oscars. Not to mention, Versace had a viral moment for its highly inclusive and diverse SS21 show which include a range of models from many backgrounds of society.
Now, it is your turn to cast your vote for who you think should be crowned as the 2020 FABYs Designer of the Year:
Our Fashion Bomb Daily readers mean the world to us, and its not just the ladies who keep us poppin.
Fashion Bomber of the Week is a feature that highlights the singular style of our male readers. From added hints of androgynous style, to dapper distinguished suits, all year the fellas have been pushing the fashion envelope. In no particular order, here are the nominees for Fashion Bomber of the Year:
With rich colors and great tailoring being his M.O. Chris says, “The only rule in fashion is staying true to your personal image. You wear the clothes, never let them wear you.”
Jonathan describes his style as a “mixture of classic and urban contemporary.” He isn’t afraid to take fashion risk, and it shows in the prints and color choices of this 61 year old Fashion Bomber.
Kasim is a young photographer from Texas who uses his photography skills to his advantage when it comes to putting together his own looks. He describes his style as “preppy with an urban flare”.
Another fearless Fashion Bomber and contender is Dominic from Los Angeles. Full of bright colors and interesting silhouettes, he describes himself as adding a quirky spin to fashion.
Orain has a very versatile look. He can give street swag or switch it up for a more refined and cultured look. He says that he nurtures a passion for fashion and loved to stand out since he was young.
Each bomber has a unique style. You can always visit their instagram accounts for more photos.
Now its time to let us know, which bomber blew you away?
Some of our favorite moments of this year includes these mini-bombshells. With style that will make an adult envious, the most fashionable kid of the year includes some tough contenders. Their parents snapped on these angels and their looks are evidence to prove the confidence they spew.
Kulture has been serving looks. From Burberry to Birkins, Kulture’s looks are giving ! Her parents, Offset and Cardi B, makes sure their baby girl stays dripped up. Its clear Kulture has defined her style at such a young age.
Reign stays fly. With style icons in the family like, her mother Toya Johnson and older sister Reginae Carter, Reign stylish looks are always on point. Keeping her dripped up in the latest fashion threads, you can bet that Reigns‘ sassy style is keeping her the talk of the town!
3. Stormi Webster
Stormi’s style is too cute. Her mother Kylie Jenner and father Travis Scott, are amongst the fashionable celebs whose kid can almost out dress them. Stormi is making a name for herself in the fashion industry and her chic looks say it all.
4. Blue Ivy Carter
Blue graces us with her impeccable style once every blue moon. That still does not stop her from giving looks that every kid wants to wear! As we watch Blue Ivy grow , its clear she is taking after her mother , Beyonce ‘s , stylish penchants.
5. Alaya High (Lay Lay)
Alaya’s style has no match for her flow! The young rapper has all the kids wanting to be like her. She is setting the standard as she leads in the new generation of trends. Alaya, known as That girl Lay Lay, has created her name in the rap game, rocking brands like Moncler, Chanel and even created her own line of clothing, called LayLay’s Drip . Alaya has been casually breaking the internet with her style.
6. North West
North’s vibrant street style has us in amazement. Sometimes dressing up in her mothers, Kim Kardashian ‘s closet, North creates trends that even adults follow. Her style evolution has grown and her looks will only get better from here.
These mini-bombshells spared no prisoners this year. Now its your turn to vote on the Most Fashionable Kid of This Year!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Bombers and Bombshells! Celebrities took to Instagram to share how they celebrated Christmas this year through small gatherings with family and friends. Let’s get into some of their looks:
Kim Kardashian donned a custom Schiaparelli look which featured a moulded leather six-pack bodice and a green silk velvet skirt. She also wore oversized serpent pendant earrings by the label as well. She paired the look with $745 Amina Muaddi PVC Slingback Pumps.
Kylie Jenner wore a sparkly red dress from Bottega Veneta FW20 RTW along with $950 Jimmy Choo shoes.
Mariah Carey and her twins posed in matching pajamas on both Christmas Eve and Christmas. On Christmas Eve, they wore custom silk Dolce and Gabbana pj’s which included their initials beaded with silk red thread on their front pockets. On Christmas Day, they wore custom Duckie Confetti pajamas. Both pajama looks were styled by DiAndre Tristan.
Ari Fletcher celebrated Christmas with her son Yosohn wearing a Fashion Nova dress.
Kendall Jenner posed by her Christmas tree in Alexandre Vauthier gold ruffle bustier top and black wool short from their SS21 collection, styled by Dani Michelle.
Christmas bells are jingling, and it is time to gear up for the best and most eventful dinner of the year, which is Christmas dinner. Steeped with tradition, Christmas dinner has been put on a pedestal to be revered as the highlight of your year.
Image Credit: Betway
People around the UK look forward to Christmas for many reasons. One of them is undoubtedly the delicious food items that make up the traditional Christmas dinner menu.
Betway online casino has found out some of the must-have dishes that you will surely find on a traditional British Christmas dinner table.
Turkey
It is not a traditional Christmas dinner if there is no succulent roasted turkey on the table. The turkey should be perfectly cooked with its juiciness intact and the stuffing properly cooked. A great many quarrels have started and ended over a perfectly cooked Christmas turkey.
Gravy
To cut through the blandness of the turkey, a rich gravy cooked with the juice of turkey is poured over the turkey slices. This gravy is prepared from the drippings of turkey when it is cooked. The leftover juice is then mixed with wheat flour to give it a texture and seasoned with salt and pepper.
Image Credit: Betway
Pigs in Blankets
P-n-Bs are another crowd puller and a must-have dish when it comes to traditional Christmas dinner in the UK. Pigs in Blankets are basically chipolata sausages wrapped in bacon. They work great as an appetizer and builds your appetite nicely. Cute, and utterly delicious, pigs in blankets are a favourite during Christmas dinners and are always the first to go.
Roast Potatoes
Roasted potatoes are the ideal accompaniment to the greasiness and richness of the turkey. Slather your potatoes with leftover fat or just plain olive oil and put them into the oven. Pull them out when the potatoes are slightly browned. Crispy on the outside and soft on the outside, well-cooked roasted potatoes have their own set of fan-following.
Brussel sprouts
There are polarizing views on the suitability of having Brussel sprouts during a Christmas dinner. They are normally steamed or fried with bacon fat. While many people dislike this particular vegetable, Brussel sprouts still manage to grace the dinner table every Christmas owing to its longstanding Christmas tradition.
Image Credit: Betway
Christmas Pudding
The Christmas pudding is a truly traditional British Christmas dessert. The pudding is rich and dense and filled with lots of dry fruits, including prunes, berries, currants, and nuts. It is served warm with a dash of custard sauce poured over it. Traditionally, the pudding is soaked in alcohol, mainly brandy, and set alight before serving.
Mince Pies
Contrary to what the name suggests, mince pies are not made of meat. They are small pies that are filled with fruits like cranberries, currants, prunes, etc. as well as chopped nuts, along with spices like cinnamon, sugar, and nutmeg. Once baked, the pies are dusted with icing sugar and served after dessert along with a glass of the best wine available.
To Summarise
English people are known to be particular about their traditions and Christmas dinners take the cake when it comes to traditions. So, enjoy it while you can and relish the memories once Christmas is over.
The NYC native rocketed to fame after becoming Kim Kardashian’s go to make-up artist. He started doing her make-up around 12 years ago, and since then he has leveraged his popularity and launched a series of live make-up classes named ‘The Masterclass’ – that went international, as well as his own make up line named Makeup by Mario.
Arguably the reason behind the rise of contouring, with countless YouTube influencers creating how-to videos to achieve the look perfectly. He is also well-known for a ‘soft glam’ look that all the Kardashian sister favour.
Another Kardashian/Jenner sister fav (in particular Kylie Jenner), Ariel Tejada became a household name after appearing on Life of Kylie (a KUWTK spin-off) Reportedly, Kylie was the one who discovered Ariel and actually DM’ed him expressing her interest in collaborating.
Since then he has worked with all the Kar-Jen sisters (yes, including Kris), Chrissy Teigen and Shay Mitchell. Bold and colorful or understated and natural, Ariel does it all and does it with sass.
Mary Phillips is a celebrity make-up artist who has worked with the likes of Bella Hadid and Jennifer Lopez.
Mary’s is known for a glowy, bare faced look (a la Kendall Jenner) so creating an immaculate skin base is one of her trademarks. She also works as a Brand Ambassador for Tweezerman when she isn’t painting the faces of Hollywood’s elite.
Sir John is on Queen Bey’s speed dial with good reason: he has brought us her Coachella, Superbowl and music video looks. Best loved for his shimmering yet smokey eye looks and glowing skin, Sir John has also worked with Gabrielle Union, Naomi Campbell and Chrissy Teigen.
Sir John also hosts a number of make-up classes, as well as appearing as a mentor on American Beauty Star. He also launched a capsule collection in collaboration with Luminess Cosmetics, inspired by the Lion King.
5. Priscilla Ono (@priscillaono)
Best known as Rihanna’s MUA, who has been working with the icon for years on all her Fenty Beauty campaigns and red carpet looks. She has also worked with Kelly Rowland, Christina Millan and Amber Rose. Not one to shy away from color, Priscilla’s looks are fearless and creative.
She designed Brushfolio, a make-up brush stand that displays all your brushes for easy access. She also teaches her best loved beauty techniques at various masterclasses, Ono Make-up Course, since 2007.
British born MUA Pat McGrath is a veteran in the industry, making her breakthrough debut in the 90’s working alongside Edward Enninful. Following this, Giorgio Armani came calling and the rest is history.
Back then she was best known for being go-to MUA for Fashion Week catwalks, Pat McGrath these days is better known as a high-end make-up line – Pat McGrath Labs. Best selling eyeshadow palettes, pigmented and creamy lipsticks and flawless-skin-making foundation are some of Pat’s most loved products.
After starting out at MAC Cosmetics, the self-taught make-up artist Patrick Ta gained popularity with thanks to Instagram. Moving from San Diego to Los Angeles, Patrick got his big break when Shay Mitchell slid into his DM’s who later introduced the MUA to Gigi Hadid. Since then he has worked on the faces of Ariana Grande, Joan Smalls and the Kardashians.
His cosmetics line, Patrick Ta Beauty, launched April 2019, with focused on luminous skin with products such as powders, highlighters, hydrating mists and lip glosses. His second collection saw more color with the introduction to blushes, lip cremes and liners.
Famously known as Cardi B’s favourite make-up artist, the Miami native attended beauty school in Florida before settling in Atlanta which lead her to work with the likes of Monica, Marlo Hampton and Toya Wright. Her career turning point was when she started working on the Love & Hip Hop sets, which ultimately lead her to Cardi.
Erika loves to experiment with color whether that is on the eye, lips or even eyebrows! With so many iconic looks it is hard to choose our fav, although the Met Gala 2018 was pretty special.
With clients such as Issa Rae, Lupita Nyong’o and Amanda Steele, Joanna Simkin has become on of Hollywood’s most in-demand MUA’s. Not only does she do make-up for women but she also does a lot of male grooming for the likes of Zayn Malik and Trey Songz.
Achieving the most perfect skin is an art that Joanna has down to a T. To let the skin shine, the eyes are usually subtle although she knows when to kick it up a notch and experiment with color on women of color.
Latisha Jordan is a professional makeup artist based in New York/New Jersey. She is ultimately the queen of soft glam as she usually leaves her clients with smooth, natural-looking beats.
Occasionally, she’ll push the limits with a little color or glitter on the eyes.
She often works on the sets popular reality tv shows like The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Love and Hip Hop: New York. Her clientele includes our very own EIC Claire Sulmers, Angela Simmons, Cyn Santana, Tami Roman to name a few.
Now, it is your time to cast your vote for our 2020 FABYs Makeup Artist of the Year:
