After majoring in Fashion Merchandising and Business Marketing at Marymount University, Isha worked at a bridal boutique called Elegance by Roya, where she worked as a Bridal Consultant to help brides find their dream wedding gowns. Inspired by her sister, Sai Sankoh, Isha eventually decided to step out on her own, creating a brand she says, “is the epitome of street style.”
She writes, “[A]lthough I love glamorous red carpet looks, the true core of me loves street style, mostly due to the blogger era with bloggers like Scott Schuman who runs The Sartorialist. I used to scroll through photos on his site, admiring impeccably dressed strangers on the streets of Paris, Milan, London, New York and so forth. That street style edge is the driving point behind Madam Mystique, street style is eclectic, fresh, daring, unexpected, and fun, everything that represents Madam Mystique. “
With Madam Mystique, you can find a range of pieces, from animal printed bodysuits to slouchy leather pants to polka dotted sets and dresses, all at an affordable price point.
What makes Madam Mystique distinct is Isha’s elevated point of view. Isha offers, “[It’s important to] find new ways to be unique and stand out. The fashion industry is a competitive industry that is constantly growing, and in order to stay in the game you have to be bold. Since styling is in my background, I style pieces in a unique way to grab people’s attention.”
In closing, she writes, “I hope that women are able to express confidence and evoke their personal style with the great essential pieces that Madam Mystique has to offer. In the words of Edith Head, “You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.”
Fashion Brands Pyer Moss, Fear of GOD, Just Don, Off White, Melody Ehsani, and more have collaborated on a limited edition George Floyd t-shirt.
The front of the black and white tees simply have George Floyd’s initials ‘GF,’ while the backs are emblazoned with the names of participating brands, many of which are helmed by people of color.
The limited edition tees go on sale tomorrow at 12pm EST at FearofGod.com.
Sale proceeds will go directly to George Floyd’s family.
On May 22nd Anifa Mvuemba a Congolese woman from Baltimore, Maryland live streamed a 3D virtual fashion show that showcased her collection #PinkLabelCongo (read our report here). The fashion creative planned the groundbreaking digital show before the corona virus pandemic.
A spokesperson for Hanifa says, “Hanifa has no comments at this time other than focusing on how Hanifa will continue to support our community.” They also stated “for those who are asking-“we are working with an amazing lawyer to protect the brand legally.”
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*A few hours after this post published, Forbes updated their article to include Hanifa’s show:
It’s a new day, Bombers and Bombshells. Designers of color will no longer quietly be written out of the discourse.
With Black Lives Matter movement, the world’s gaze is now cast onto black owned businesses and how they can support. We at Fashion Bomb Daily have been champions for this cause for years, and even created a marketplace for Black Designers, FashionBombDailyShop.com.
The Newark, New Jersey native and Atlanta resident got her start because she would always get clothes made–until her garment designer encouraged her to learn how to sew herself! She said, ” I’ve always loved putting looks together and sketching ideas for others designers to make for me personally. So all it took was for 1 woman to believe in me and teach me how to sew. Once I made my first garment it became an addiction and I found purpose in it.”
” I was more focused on what my family wanted for me which was to get a degree and work in corporate America. So I pushed the idea [aside] until she said she wouldn’t make my pieces any more and would teach me to sew. So once I started, I pretty much never stopped. That was now 6 years ago!”
She continues, “S. Denton Collection is every woman. It’s a lifestyle. S. Denton Collection is empowering fun flirty & sparkly yet sexy for woman of all shapes, sizes, and colors.”
Fittingly, the first celebrity client who ever wore S. Denton collection was Erica Mena. But, she said, “It wasn’t until I reached out to Claire Sulmers of Fashion Bomb Daily that I felt the celeb roller coaster took off. Once she wore my sequin suit the brand just soared!”
She offers, “Investing in marketing for your brand is very important. It goes beyond social media. I had to learn the importance of my email list versus just posting pictures via social media. If social media crashed today, how would I keep my brand afloat? Cross promotion and product placement are important. The right people or placement can help your brand.”
For those looking to become a fashion designer, she says, “I’ve learned that in running a fashion brand you must focus on perfecting your craft at all times. Focus on what you do and stay true to your lane. Research and learn all you can. You will always be learning in fashion as trends change everyday. Don’t ever get caught up in what others are doing. As long as you stay true to your passion and do the work you have the ability to take your brand far. Trust your process.”
She concludes, “I plan to take S. Denton Collection far. I look forward to working to get the brand placed into major name department stores so that consumers can physically touch, feel, and buy the garments. I see Vogue and big name magazine collaborations. I plan to franchise and become a a whole lifestyle brand. I’m talking house hold items pillows, curtains, shower curtains, etc..” We can’t wait to see!
She adds, “To any entrepreneur out there: Whatever you are doing, be in it 100%! It will challenge you and you must be strong and passionate. Giving up should never be the solution when things don’t go right (trust me they will go wrong). But learn from those mistakes and push forward!”
Looking to turn last season’s outfits into extra cash? Or have you been dying to launch your own fashion line but don’t know where to start? If you’re looking to start selling clothes, shoes or jewelry online, there are lots of apps and tools to help you do so and start making money now.
Make an Etsy Store
One of the most popular ways to sell online is through Etsy. The site has a built-in community, so you’ll be able to get in front of millions of eyeballs easily. Etsy specializes in vintage and handmade goods, so it’s a popular choice for anyone looking to create their own store or brand.
You can easily create a store for yourself on Etsy instead of spending the time and money building or hosting your own shopping site, or using more expensive platforms like Shopify. If you’re looking to launch a business, you can create a custom store name and upload your own logo.
You can even make your Etsy page more professional by using custom packaging when sending out your orders — check it out here. Etsy is a relatively affordable platform for sellers, too: they charge a 3.5% transaction fee and a 3% payment processing fee.
List Items on Poshmark
If you’re not interested in launching your own online business but just want to offload some items from your closet, a site like Poshmark might be the way to go.
It’s incredibly easy to sell on Poshmark. You can upload a few items from your closet, create your own price for each item you want to sell, and Poshmark will send you a prepaid shipping label after it’s purchased so you can ship it out to the buyer for no additional costs.
A lot of fashionistas use Poshmark to sell designer goods, so it might be hard to make your items stand out. Be sure to take inciting product photos, and list multiple items at once so people can get an idea of your style and follow your store.
Put One of a Kind Pieces on eBay
While eBay isn’t exactly an unknown site these days, it can be beneficial for anyone looking to sell designer or limited edition items.
The key to success for selling on an online bidding site is by listing items that you can’t get anywhere else: an H&M dress might not stir much excitement amongst shoppers, but a dress from an H&M capsule collection with Stella McCartney or Balmain will do much better. The more rare an item in your closet is, the more likely you’ll have success selling it on eBay.
Download the ThredUP App
One of the newer sites on the online selling scene is ThredUP. This site has a huge inventory of clothes and is easy to use, but will likely get you less profit. ThredUP takes up to 20% of the resale price of your item, thanks to how little work you’ll have to do to get your items listed.
Once you sign up for the service, you order a “clean out kit” (aka an empty bag) for you to fill with all your unwanted items. You ship it back to them for free and they’ll list the item, sell and ship it, and give you your earnings. The ease of use will make this a good option for anyone too busy to run their own shop, or looking to do a one-time major clean out, but it’s likely not the best option if you’re trying to sell your clothes and accessories on the regular.
Selling clothes online is easier than ever, and by using these websites and apps you can clean out your closet and make a tidy profit.
Fashion no doubt changes consistently and keeping up might prove a challenge for you. Even so, with a few wardrobe staples, you can effortlessly and inexpensively look fashionable and keep up with trends. One fashion trend that is currently popular is the street style. Its origins have been traced to British fashion culture.
The street style includes elements that differ and still intersect with mainstream fashion styles. The look is primarily focused on individualism rather than the outdoors. The current fashion market does not play such a significant role in it. To guarantee you can effortlessly put together a street style look, here are a few things to include in your shopping.
Silk Scarves
Whether it is a handkerchief-style or long skinny scarf, this acts as the accessory for your street style look. You can tie the scarf on your hair, around your neck or use it in place of bangles . The scarves thankfully take minimal space in your wardrobe and come in different colors that will match several outfits. You can also get scarves that will showcase your personality or match your work environment.
Monochromatic-Colored Base Clothing
In street style fashion, you should pick one solid color for your main clothing item and get matching neutrals for it. Do not deviate too far from the primary color when choosing your matching pieces since it might leave you with an outfit that looks too busy. Get the right monochromatic colors for dresses, trousers and shirts. With these, you can create a range of different street style looks without spending so much.
Mules
Footwear is still an essential element of street style fashion. For your wardrobe, include mules to match your look. These have a sleek and polished look that means they can be worn to the office and elegant functions and are still as comfortable as sneakers. The mules are backless meaning you need not worry about tying shoelaces now and again.
Oversized Shoulder Pad Jackets
The broad shoulder jacket was a staple of the 80s fashion but is fast making a comeback as part of the street style. The shoulders, in this case, will create an illusion of a tiny waist. An oversized shoulder pad jacket will work for your office wear, when running errands and even for a brunch meetup. You can pair it with boyfriend jeans, a slinky skirt or a pair of cigarette trousers.
Body Harness
This is a frisky clothing accessory that now makes a part of the street style fashion. It is an ideal choice when you want to tie your outfit together while still looking stylish. The body harness can be worn over a fitted shirt in neutral or bold colors. When stocking your wardrobe for a street style look, include chain, feather and leather harnesses to have a broad range of options for different looks.
Colored Lens Sunglasses
All things retro are now becoming quite fashionable. This is also true in interior articles for home décor with the currently trending wall art centred around historical subjects. For your street style look, stock up pink or pastel sunglasses. These are cute, feminine and edgy and will protect your eyes irrespective of the season while adding color to outfits.
Fluorescent Turtlenecks
Fluorescent is the most popular option for street style in winter. You can opt for green, pink or yellow for your turtleneck for a fresh and zesty addition to your look. The turtleneck works exceptionally well with the typical dark ensembles of winter fashion. This is primarily because it adds some color to look created by muted tones.
Multi-Belt Bags
Waist accessories have moved past the typical belts of yesteryears. To pull together an exceptional street style look, you can settle for multi-belt bags to clinch your waist while keeping all your items secured. You can style the bag by pairing it with jeans, a faux fur coat, dress or blazer. The multi-belt bag works well for those who want to look stylish while keeping their hand free.
Crossbody Bags
If you are not so intent on a multi-belt bag, accessorize your look with a short crossbody bag. This is a chest-wrapping handbag that will leave your hand free. It also negates the hassle of changing your tote from one shoulder to the other. Though smaller compared to typical handbags, crossbody bags can comfortably accommodate all essentials you need for your day.
The Street style fashion trend shows no signs of slowing down in popularity anytime soon. With the above pieces for your wardrobe, you are sure to rock this style in the best possible way.
Black Lives Matters protests have thrust a light on the importance of supporting Black Owned Business! FashionBombDailyShop.com is a marketplace that connects consumers with black designers you should know! Today, we are highlighting new arrivals from Madam Mystique:
Featured pieces include their Polka Dotted Betty Set, their plaid batwing jumpsuit, and a fabulous blue and white floral dress that is perfect for Summer.
If your complexion is looking dull or not as radiant as it used to be, you may need to try a new product to restore the natural brightness of your skin! Introducing stone crop cleansing oil, a revolutionary product that removes impurities as well as brightens the overall look of your face. This product should be used once or twice daily as your main facial cleanser, and should be followed with your normal moisturizer. For those with oily skin, you may want to try the cleansing oil first without additional moisturizer to see how the results look.
What Is Stone Crop?
You may have heard of stone crop from its inclusion in a lot of Eminence Organics skincare products or other organic/natural beauty products. Stone crop is a type of succulent plant that is extremely hardy in both wet and dry areas due to its ability to retain moisture. It is used in skincare products because of its moisturizing properties that gives the skin a refreshing glow.
How Can Stone Crop Help Your Skin?
Stone crop’s moisture-retaining power is passed to your skin when used in facial products. Similarly, it has a brightening agent that naturally lightens pigmentation across the skin that is a powerful combatant to skin that has been looking dull lately.
Some of the benefits stone crop can provide to your skin include:
Regenerates tired, dull skin
Lightens complexion by reducing pigmentation
Removes dirt and makeup completely from skin
Soothes sensitive skin
This is quite a powerful ingredient that miraculously is safe and beneficial to use for all skin types. However, you may need to adjust the rest of your skincare routine to accommodate this product in order to avoid over-moisturizing the skin. This could potentially cause breakouts if overdone, but should not be an issue for most skin types.
Other Ways to Brighten Your Complexion
If you don’t currently have a facial product with stone crop available, you may want to try some alternate ways to brighten your skin. It will take some introspection to determine what personal changes you may need to make in your lifestyle, but most of these adjustments are relatively easy to implement in your life!
Check out the following tips to brighten your skin!:
Consume Less Alcohol
Drinking alcohol dries out the skin and makes it look duller. While alcohol is not unhealthy in moderation (especially red wine), limiting your alcohol intake can do wonders for your complexion.
Drink More Water
A tip that is beneficial for every skin type, drinking more water has shown to increase the health and look of the skin. Ideally, you should be drinking about a half-gallon of water (or more!) a day. This comes down to about 8 glasses of water spread out throughout the day.
Get More Sleep
Easier said than done, we know! However, it has been proven that a well-rested person has healthier skin. Adults should be averaging around 7-8 hours of sleep per night, but no less than 6 for maximum healthy results.
Exfoliate Regularly
Weekly or bi-weekly exfoliation is a great way to slough off dead/excess skin that is covering up bright and youthful skin underneath. It is not recommended to exfoliate every day so as not to irritate the skin which could cause redness.
Eat Skin-Friendly Foods
It’s easy to say “eat healthy,” but there are certain types of food that are extremely beneficial for your skin, and can have a drastic impact on the look of your complexion. Specific for brightening purposes, add foods to your diet that contain lots of fatty acids such as fish (or take a fish oil supplement), nuts, etc. – fatty acids can directly help with increasing the production of collagen which makes the face appear more supple and fresh!
Start Brightening Your Skin Today!
Using stone crop in your skin care regimen can do wonders for brightening up your skin. And by using the Eminence Organics Stone Crop Cleansing Oil, you will see a wonderful change in your complexion. It is recommended to make some of the lifestyle changes above in conjunction with using the facial product for best results.
Traveling with your whole family is a memorable experience that kids will treasure forever, the fun in new places, interesting food, and lots of new experience is the perfect quality time for everyone. However, traveling with kids can be also a stressful time for you, long waiting time, packing, kids getting cranky and unpredictable schedules, these are just a few things that you’ll undergo. The good thing is we are here to help you, and we made this list to help you get a hassle-free trip with your little ones.
Don’t Rush and Allot Time Allowance
Rushing and not leaving a time allowance is a mix of chaos when you are traveling with young ones. Traveling with your whole family including kids will take longer than what you expect. This includes checking in the airport, queuing for anything, buying snacks and drinks, and even walking. You don’t want to miss your flight, the train schedule, or the appointment just because you took the time to unload bags or get your strollers through the security. When you have kids along for the trip, the usual schedule may take longer. Ensure that you will get to your destination early and leave plenty of time for things that may take longer.
Avoid Overpacking
When parents go on a trip with children, they have a tendency to pack everything that kids use at home. They try to keep the routine consistent and have everything they need which equates to bringing familiar items. Regrettably, this is a bad idea, because at the end of a long tiring day there is a big chance that you have to carry your kid. This is why you should avoid overpacking, instead, pack as little as possible. Carrying a heavy bag will just lead to you being frustrated, and body aches. You don’t need to carry toys and other stuff that your kids might need, if there are any missing things from your item, you can always buy them at your destination.
Invest in High-Quality Gear
Investing in high-quality gear doesn’t mean you need to spend thousands of dollars buying expensive strollers and bags for each one of your kids. When buying stuff, research, and check the quality so it can last longer. Experts from Mommyhood101 said that you don’t need to purchase the best and the most expensive kind of everything. Investing in high-quality gear means choosing a stroller that folds up smaller rather than buying a bulky one, and a comfortable carrier that you can carry your child all over the city and will not make your back hurt. Same as when bringing when choosing a travel car seat, choose the most secure one that will also be a little bit lighter. Check the items that you are purchasing and bringing on your trip and choose the ones that will make your life easier when traveling. You’ll appreciate the quality gear when it’s been a long day of traveling and the gear is a lifesaver for you.If it is easy to use, high quality, and will last a while then it’s a good investment, added Kidsco who reviews the best double buggies.
Let Kids Memorize Contact Information
It will be unavoidable that the child will run out of your sight and get lost, this is why letting your kids memorize your contact information will be beneficial. Make sure they remember the guardian’s full name, phone number, email address, and local address. For toddlers, you can write the information in a piece of paper or a little card that you can put on their pockets. You can also brief them on special instructions on what to do when they get lost.
Bring Basic Medicines or Prescriptions
One of the most common problems encountered when traveling is when someone gets sick, or even worse when the whole family gets sick. Whether it is an upset stomach from foreign food, an allergic reaction to foreign matter, or fever, you should be prepared and have medicine in handy. It is always a good idea for you to bring some over the counter medicine or even your prescription (if a family member has special medical needs) with you. Some basic medicine should be on your carry on bag like headache, allergy, upset stomach, motion sickness, and other medication that your family might need. In terms of prescription medicine, you should also be prepared to be questioned when you bring it along borders or airport securities.
Bring Electronic Devices
Kids can get grumpy on a long trip, and keeping them entertained is very critical. By bringing electronic devices, you can keep them entertained. You can let them use it on downtimes like flights, car rides, long queues, or while waiting for food. Although some planes, trains, and tour buses have personal entertainment devices in them, you can never be sure if it can get your kid’s attention. By bringing their personal electronic devices you can keep them quiet and busy in the meantime. The bonus point is you can get some peace and quiet time on your own.
Bring Patience and Be Flexible
Last but definitely not the least, when you are on the trip or the destination, always remember to be patient and be flexible. No matter how much effort you put into planning and schedule, there are a lot of factors that will interrupt your trip. There might be instances that things will go wrong, your kids will be grumpy and throw a fit, places will be shut and everything will take a little bit more time than expected. Do not be stressed on the little things that wouldn’t be remembered in the future, instead think of ways on how to make the trip enjoyable for your kids. Remember to relax, take a deep breath, and put in your mind that it is going to be okay even when you experience any inconveniences. Keeping the little ones happy will be the most important thing.
These are some of the tips that can make your trip easier. Just remember that no matter how many times you had a trip with your little ones, you can never be too prepared for it, and a little hiccup along the way is still alright. The most important thing is you and your kid will make an enriching experience and wonderful memories that you can treasure for a lifetime.
Over the past few days, the country has erupted with protests for those seeking justice for George Floyd, an African American man who was murdered on camera by a policeman.
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