Tips To Perfecting The Cocktail Attire For Women

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Cocktail parties with a dress code are so common nowadays. But not many of us have a straight idea about what this means. 

What is meant by ‘cocktail attire’? For “LIT” parties and other semi-formal events, you can wear cocktail dresses. Women generally wear shiny dresses with stilettos and flashy accessories to add the bling. You can experiment with different kinds of dresses, be innovative, and fun. The range of colors you can choose is wide, starting from gold to rose gold to scarlet red to bold turquoise, and more. 

Now, turning heads at a cocktail party is not simply about knowing your wine and old fashioned cocktail syrup, but also about choosing appropriate apparel and accessories. If you need some ideas to set it rolling for you, then keep reading.

How to do your cocktail attire right?

  • You have every reason to wear that pretty footwear that is waiting in the corner of your shoe rack. The shinier, the better, but ensure that the shoes are comfortable so that you can walk with ease. After all, elegance gets the push when you feel confident. Go for shoes made of plush materials or are stone-studded. 
  • Want to try a jumpsuit? Go to town! Let the plush fabric make you look exotic. You can play with bold colors and luxe fabric like silk or satin. Want to be a little more adventurous? Then try out animal printed jumpsuits that look absolutely out of the world. Team the ensemble with matching stilettos, a classy sling bag, and sparkly jewelry. 
  • We all know that parties are fun, and with a cocktail party dress, you can fully show off the sexy side of your personality. Keep your options open when it comes to statement jewelry and fancy accessories. Get all dolled up and hit the party with confidence.
  • Wearing jeans or canvas sneakers for a cocktail party? Do you think it is appropriate? Yes, you love comfort, but a cocktail party is meant to show off your fancier side, right? So, avoid wearing jeans of any kind. If you are interested in wearing pants, then go for a pair of shimmer trousers or sparkly jumpsuits. You can team it up with a pair of dressy mules, and be at ease till the event lasts. 
  • If you are not a handbag person, well, good enough, then carry a sling bag but not a backpack, pretty please! Carry a smaller bag to move freely at the party. You want the heads to turn but not because you look all messed up but because you look spectacular right? So, be poised and comfortable only then will you be able to enjoy the party and look your best. 

To keep things straight, don’t go overboard with dressing up. Wearing anything too short or too revealing might be a little distasteful. Not that it matters, but you wouldn’t want people judging you for no reason at all. If your dress is a little short, you can use a pair of tights that go well with your skirt, and in case it is a dress that is too revealing, maybe consider adding a chic jacket that will look truly awe-inspiring.

You’re Famous and Have an Opinion? Who Cares?

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Was 2020 the Year Celebrities Lost Their Luster

Few pundits would’ve likely made the prediction that 2020 would be the year many mostly stopped caring what “celebrities” think about important issues. The year started off with a sympatric spotlight on celebrities. An outpouring of grief gripped the world following the death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others in a helicopter crash on January 26th. Parts of America went into mourning – as did other places around the planet, in scenes reminiscent of the 2011 passing of Steve Jobs. News outlets touted Kobe’s global influence, noted his charitable works, as well as the controversies and scandals that were part of his life story. In January, you have been forgiven for thinking it would be a banner year for stars of all stripes. But life is famously unpredictable. 

By April, geopolitical realities made the famous – and the infamous – largely irrelevant. It was around then the New York Times asked the question we really all should have been asking a while ago, “When Did We Start Taking Celebrities Seriously?” –Seriously. When and why? Insert-famous-pop-star-name-here may be a superb pop-star, but how are they experts on…well…anything other than music and perhaps fashion? 

This year taught a good number of us that famous people’s opinions, in general, don’t often matter that much. What’s more, some of these luminaries aren’t very awesome or smart. And some aren’t even very nice human beings. Certain individuals especially stood out as dandy bad examples. The kindness and generosity of Ellen DeGeneres was mostly shown to be a façade and charade, offering a needed kick in the brain reminder that what you see on TV is literally, made for TV. How many other “philanthropists” or do-gooders are also privately less-than-roll models? –Probably quite a few! 

Nearly everyone agreed with Kanye West’s self-proclaimed genius when he was releasing albums such as My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and other classics. Antics such as running for president, however, clearly demonstrated that he’s only a musical genius. (That said, Kanye took ninth place in the 2020 election with 60K votes, which is about 59,550 more than he deserved, based on his political skillset.) And Johnny Depp was determined by a court to have been abusive to his ex; news that came after several years of articles describing how this “sincere and serious” beloved actor is an immature, shallow egotist. Depp may not have been doing much acting when playing the character Jack Sparrow. Vice Magazine added a few more examples, citing “Virgil Abloh donating US$50 to a Black Lives Matters protesters’ bail fund, despite a net worth of US$20 million, and Kim Kardashian posting about “humbly being reminded of how privileged her life is” at her 40th, from a secret location on a private island.” 

In fact, perhaps the only segment of the entertainment industry that retained some of its power was comedy. People like Dave Chappelle, Ricky Gervais and others were never “nice” and never pretended to want to heal the world. Today, for some they are close to modern-day prophets; wise ones who don’t do BS and are rewarded for it with trust and affection. 


This isn’t to say celebrities can’t have ideas, thoughts, causes or crusades – they can and they do, but now when we hear someone like J.K Rowling pontificate on transexuals, the fact that she’s Harry Potter’s mommy doesn’t factor into how we react. And it never should have. You could well know as much or more about transexuals as J.K. Rowling. You likely know as much about vaccines as Jessica Biel, and any parent knows as much about parenting as Jenny McCarthy. You probably don’t, however, know as much about drumming as Ringo Star, don’t understand character acting in the way Christian Bale does, and you almost certainly don’t and shouldn’t have the same intense knowledge of pyrotechnics that movie director Michael Bay does. And of course, if American restauranter, author, television personality and 2020 “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” winner David Chang has an opinion on food or becoming a millionaire…it’s probably best to listen to pretty much anything he has to say. 

In short, as former U.S. president Barak Obama might have phrased it, 2020 was a “teaching moment.” Things have gotten out of hand over the last 20 years or so. Fame does not automatically equal knowledge and image does not equate with truth. Celebrates of all kinds are obviously entitled to an opinion about anything and everything. As are you. But unless you’ve done extensive homework in the mold of writer and columnist Tom Friedman or spent serious time in the field in the way CNN’s Christiane Amanpour has, your feelings come with major “grains of salt.” George Clooney or Angelia Jolie very likely have more informed opinions about refugee camps than the average bloke; as they visit them with some frequency. But if Mr. Clooney or Ms. Jolie have an opinion on, say, enlarging the Supreme Court, we should and must simply nod and absorb their views, without tacking on any additional heft owing to the fact that they are gorgeous and their names are often in lights. 

Solitaire Card Games Options Available in Solitaire Masters App You Didn’t Know About

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Introduction

If you are a fan of Solitaire card games, you might have heard about the Solitaire Masters App. It includes widely known as well as the less talked yet interesting and fun versions of this game. When playing it, one learns to better understand the value of the gains because every attempt requires strong skills in creating strategies and attentiveness. Also, Solitaire refreshes the mind helping gamers to get away from day-to-day problems.

Below, we’ll tell you about the specifics of the mentioned app to ensure you’ll have the best experience with it. But first, let’s find out some facts about Solitaire itself.

Amazing Facts About Solitaire

This game was discovered several centuries ago and was first known as Patience. To date, this name is still commonly used to refer to Solitaire App , a much-loved variant. It is one of those basic variations whose goal is moving all the cards to the foundations creating the piles arranged in a particular order. The rules are simple and easy to follow, but one has to be keen because winning depends on how good you are in decision making. Still, there are many other ways to play Solitaire under the Solitaire Masters App, and now, we’ll observe the most interesting of them.

Why Choose Solitaire Masters App

There are many interesting variants of this game that fall under the Solitaire Masters App that you might not be aware of. Here are some of those options available for you: 

  1. Vegas Solitaire

This one got its name from the casino and as you rightly guessed, you can bet on this game literally. The chances of scoring a jackpot in this type of Solitaire online are high. The objective is to earn more than your bet. You can see a running total of the scores as you play.

  1. Classic Solitaire

This version also goes by the name Klondike. Here, the cards are moved from column to column with the intention of building four piles of cards in the foundation area. While playing this form of classic Solitaire, you place your cards face up, then you deal your cards facing down. 

  1. Play with friends 

Having friends around means having fun together! Multiplayer Solitaire is a great game to share these emotions. Solitaire Masters also allows you to play with strangers from all over the world any time you don’t want to compete with yourself. 

  1. Live tournaments

Are you thrilled by adrenaline-packed contests? Then, you need to have live tournaments to play with friends and family. This game gives you real-time competition with Solitaire online matches. 

  1. Mini-Games

Mini-games added to this app are equally fascinating. These are a wheel of fortune, spin bundle, and many others that can bring you bonuses and make the game more engaging. They will help to take your mind off for a while to come back to the layout with new ideas for moves.

Conclusion

Spider Solitaire is widely known and brings lots of fun since it can be played not only solo but in a group as well. Get the Solitaire Masters app, try your hand in different variants of this game, and be sure you won’t be bored with all the unique features involved. Start once you have spare time and you won’t regret it!

You Should Know: The Bridney Winfrey Collection

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Bridney Winfrey and her namesake collection (The Bridney Winfrey Collection) made their debut into the world of fashion late 2020 in spite of the difficulties the year gave the rest of the world. This Business mogul in the making is not a fashion designer turned business woman, like many of her fashion industry peers. Bridney Winfrey has a unique and interesting take on doing business, which has undoubtedly made her easy to support. 

Bridney is a Real Estate agent, turned fashion collection boss based in the greater Chicago area of Illinois. Chicago natives know her as Bridney “Chicago Bull” Winfrey due to her efforts of working on building up women while not taking garbage from men, and for the red color lipstick that has become her stchick after a traumatic experience that involved her lip. 

She has seen the difficulties women face first hand trying to become independent business owners, especially women of color. Being a black woman business owner is the base of her philanthropic duties, as she states, “I like to see all women win, but I love to see black and brown women win in all our endeavours.” She continues to explain that it is not a race thing, but an open door to empowerment that is new to black and brown women. The female boss blazer collection is to express exactly those sentiments. The original 2020 Bridney Winfrey Collection has a story to tell to entice all women ready to own their territories. 

Mixing modern style with a 90’s to late 00’s flare, she gives her metaphorical flowers to boss women of that time which inspired her all throughout her collection. Often she gives her blazers codenames based on the feel and fabric so you know what to expect when buying it. Some pieces are more intricate than others but overall, simple enough for a busy boss to grab and go. 

Pieces like the ‘Boss AF Tuxedo Suit by Bridney Winfrey’ shows off the femininity of a woman by having shoulders and midriff out on the left, and a full tuxedo coverage on the right. The tuxedo can be glammed up and bossed up like Jessica Rich did for her reality show intro (tuxedo blazer, bodysuit, and heels). 

Other blazers are easy for grabbing and going like the ‘Confidence Blazer by Bridney Winfrey’ or ‘Power Blazer by Bridney Winfrey’ which was inspired by the home/work balance we all had to embrace during 2020. “I wanted bosses, new or seasoned, to be able to take their conference call with confidence.” noting the struggle she heard many women make vocal, ‘What do I wear when taking a video call from home?’. The solution was clear to Bridney, she added blazers that can make you go from home workout to a zoom-CEO-conference-ready in the matter of seconds. She acknowledges she is not offering anyone a new concept but, when you think ‘Boss in Chief’ she knows you will think about her.

“This is more than a blazer line, this is someone’s life line. When you invest in a blazer from me you are now introduced to the band of women that can do just about anything.” 

That band of women is her exclusive facebook group named ‘FEMALE BOSS EMPOWERMENT IN FASHION’ in which she created an environment for women to talk about all things business, lifestyle, and fashion tailored for the female entrepreneur. Her goal is to use the fashion collection to teach women that you do not need to become a sugar baby, or stay in difficult situations to get a slice of success in this lifetime. The group is geared towards encouraging all the entrepreneurs that know the best position is CEO & Founder. 

There are very few collections owned by independent and small business owners that can say they dressed celebrities. However, her collection being only a few months old is the one and only that can dress A-list celebrities while having a driving force outside of money. Her women entrepreneur empowerment group is the perfect and evolutionary add on that no other business owner in the fashion industry is doing currently. 

Thinking about the future of the collection she states, “It doesn’t stop at me. I might find amazing bosses, whether they are celebrities like Elnaz Golrokh or Jessica Rich, or women in the facebook group that I can create Bridney Winfrey by Female Boss collaborations. The goal is to reach millions that are ready to own their go-to fashion pieces. I don’t believe in telling my next move, but I give all women the opportunity to succeed with me.” 

When asked about becoming a competitor to big brand names, “ It would be silly for me to compete with fashion. I am not fashion, I am the statement and the piece every woman needs in their closet when fashion couldn’t do anything for us when the world stopped.” 

The advice she gives women constantly, “Know when to talk about your success, and know when to celebrate your small victories in silence. Learn how to celebrate without telling people, go treat yourself to a nice dinner or selfcare time. Being loud with everything will result in you losing it all if you are careless.” 

You can find Bridney Winfrey online only at bridneywinfrey.com to shop the collection. As for keeping up with Bridney on social media she can be found on tiktok, instagram, and twitter by using @bridneywinfrey.

Kourtney Kardashian Spotted in Cozy Brown Saks Potts Foxy Shearling Coat

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Kourtney Kardashian‘s street style is definitely one to keep your eye on! Recently, she graced Instagram donning a fur-trimmed leather coat. Let’s explore the details:

Kourtney Kardashian wore a $1,250 Saks Potts Foxy Shearling Coat in walnut, styled by Dani Michelle.

Shop the Saks Pott Foxy Shearling Coat below:

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City Girl JT Celebrated Her Birthday in L.O.C.A. Floral Dress and Giuseppe Zanotti ‘Catia’ Heeled Sandals

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Yesterday, City Girl member JT celebrated her 28th birthday with a small gathering and a stunning floral look! Let’s get into her outfit details:

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JT wore a L.O.C.A floral dress and gold Giuseppe Zanotti ‘Catia’ sandals, styled by Bryon Javar.

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Photo by @brandonalmengo

Shop her Giuseppe Zanotti “Catia” sandals below:

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Jayda Cheaves Goes Bowling Wearing A Custom Body Suit by Jeremiah and Louis Vuitton Monogram Jacket

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Jayda stepped out for a night with friends serving a sporty street glam look. She wore a custom black body suit by designer Jeremiah. She paired the body suit with a $4,100 Louis Vuitton Paisley monogram jacket. The brown wool jacket is accented with a black and white pattern at the hem of the waist, wrist and arm hole.

She also wore $1,990 Palm Spring mini backpack and $2,260 Podium platform boots by Louis Vuitton. Total look? $8,350. Would you splurge?

Jayda is fly!

Hot! or Hmm…: Christian Stone Geisha Backpack Boots as Worn by Dess Dior, Alonzo Arnold, and Jerrika Karlae

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Christian Stone Backpack boots have been making their rounds on social media, worn by socialites and fashionistas like Alonzo Arnold, Dess Dior, and Jerrika Karlae.

Ms. Karlae was the first to wear them in green, pairing hers with a simple black look to allow the shoes to pop:

Alonzo Arnold was up next with the boots in gray, following a similar all black style aesthetic:

Dess Dior was the latest stylista to wear the shoes in black, adding a red coat for flourish:

The boots are made of nylon, and feature a pointed toe, a lace up detail, a knee length, a drawstring fastening, a high heel and attached pouch details. Originally priced at $1,655, they are now on sale for $711 on select sites!

Shop below:

They’re not my cup of tea, but everyone slayed them in their own way and made them look cute!

What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?

You Ask, We Answer! Porsha Williams Stuns in the Ivy Showroom Dress With Daughter Pilar McKinley in Ada Aziza for Holiday Shoot

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We are always accepting and answering celebrity wardrobe inquiries from our Fashion Bomb readers! Recently, an Instagram user posed the question, “Where is Porsha’s dress from?”

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This Instagrammer was referring to Porsha Williams‘s most recent holiday photoshoot with her daughter Pilar Jhena McKinley. Porsha Williams posed in a dress by The Ivy Showroom while her daughter Pilar wore a $395 Ada Aziza “Princess Jasmine Custom High Low” dress.

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Photos by @sterlingpics

Such a beautiful moment!

Kelly Rowland Wears Orange Knit Ribbed Set by Christian Wijnants to Virtual Baby Shower

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You Ask, We Answer! @arierhi says, “Hello, not sure how this works but I thought I’d try anyway. Really want to know where Kelly’s set is from. My bestie is preggers and in love with it! So I thought I’d try anyway. Thank you in advance.”

 #KellyRowland announced her virtual #BabyShower wearing a @christianwijnants FW 2020 knit set styled by @kjmoody.

Christian Wijnants is an Antwerp-based fashion designer. Born in Brussels, Christian moved to Antwerp in 1996 to study fashion design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. His graduate collection won the Dries Van Noten Award for best collection in 2000. After graduation, Christian presented his collection at the prestigious Festival d’Hyères, where it was awarded the Grand Prix and picked up by stores including Colette (Paris), Pineal Eye (London), and Via Bus Stop (Tokyo). After working with Van Noten in Antwerp and Angelo Tarlazzi in Paris, Christian launched his eponymous label in 2003. 

Rich, layered graphics and fresh colors translated into eloquent knitwear offer a play of authenticity and luxury that has won him the 2013 International Woolmark Prize, the 2006 ANDAM Award, and the 2005 Swiss Textiles Award. Christian Wijnants is in collaboration with Swarovski for Spring-Summer 2016 and Autumn- Winter 2016 and has been nominated for Swarovski Collective Prize for Innovation.

Kelly’s look is unavailable, but you can shop a few of Christian’s pieces here:

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