Today’s Fashion Bombshell of the Day goes to Kensy from Wisconsin, check her out below.
Kensy’s style is very chill and sporty yet still very girly and fun. This young entrepreneur mixes high and low fashion and is not afraid of bright colors.
What do you think of this bombshell’s style? Which look would you rock?
In recent weeks and months, we have noticed a surge of women in hip hop rocking coveted Hermes Birkin Bags (as the City Girls rapped in their famous song Act Up, “Real ass b*tch, give a f*ck ’bout a n*gga/ Big Birkin bag, hold five, six figures“).
As we wrote here, “Birkins range in price from $12,000 to more than $200,000. Exotic skins command a higher price (approx $95,500). Birkins are also covetable because they are not only extremely expensive, but also hard to get. They are reserved for an exclusive group of people (namely those who are longtime customers of the brand). And lastly, with the base price at $12,000, you generally have to be in a certain wealth bracket to afford them.”
Comments on posts about women like Dreamdoll, above, reek of skepticism and judgment. @ShayNeverGetOld Wrote “Hope they all own house[s] and properties walking around with $30,000 bags.” @_SimplyFe_ added, “These girls flaunting birkins like it’s coach… Im convinced I need to that a closer look & do the sniff test 🤔”
While there are many naysayers, and those not only questioning these ladies’ ability to afford to bags but also the bag’s authenticity, there are others who see nothing wrong with it. On a post about a custom Birkin bag Cardi B gifted to Megan the Stallion, @The.Danie wrote, “It seems like y’all only wanna say these brands lose value once black folks start being able to afford them. How y’all tired of seeing Hermès bags now that more black girls are starting to have the funds to acquire them? Some of the biggest haters I swear #BlackGirlsDeserveBirkins.”
We definitely agree with The Danie! Young women of color are making major moves these days, and bringing in more than enough bank to buy Birkins– real ones.
Also the idea of black women ‘cheapening a brand’ intrinsically intimates that black women hold inferior value–enough to reduce the value of a “superior” brand. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Nothing is inferior about black women or women in hip hop, as they are some of the greatest purveyors and consumers of luxury goods (Hermes should be thanking them for all the extra Birkins they will sell this year).
Times have changed, and it’s way past time for us to start getting used to seeing more than a handful of women of color (and some men) having the disposable income to comfortably afford a $12,000 bag.
We should be celebrating their accomplishments, not questioning their spending habits or sniffing the leather to spot a fake.
And if you’re worried about their ability to maintain, rest assured Birkins are assets and can be sold at a hefty price on the resale market.
What say you?
Images: Instagram/Backgrid/Getty
Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner shared adorable pictures of their baby girl Stormi Webster as she played on the beach during a family vacation! Stormi was joined by her cousin and Khloe Kardashian‘s daughter, True Thompson. The two were spotted frolicking through the beach’s shore in cute dresses!
Stormi was spotted in mini version of Maisie Wilen‘s Orange & Blue Patterned Bodysuit and Miniskirt (adult version sold exclusively on SSENSE along with Orange & Blue Mesh Slip Dress).
How adorable!
Summer isn’t over yet! It’s still time to hit the pool. Maybe you aren’t getting in, but you’re catching some sun and relaxation time poolside. Now the question is: What do you wear poolside if you still want to look bomb and stylish? Look no further as we have the ultimate style inspiration created by stylist @StyledByJovon.
Shop the look below:
$310 Zimmermann Glassy Bodysuit:
$520 Maisie Wilen Orange Ruched Mini Skirt (Sold out, shop similar styles below):
Chanel accessories (Get similar ones below):
Rolex Day-Date 36 Watch (Shop other colors below):
Shop similar orange sunglasses below:
Chanel Lambskin small flap bag with top handle in Light Blue (Get the Black version below):
Bottega Veneta Padded Sandals in Topazio:
What do you think? Hot! Or Hmm..?
Stormi looked adorable as she posed for her dad wearing a $450 blue and orange patterned mesh body suit for kids. While this ensemble isn’t available for purchase online in kids sizes, strings can be pulled when your’re the daughter of Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott.
This pattern also comes in a sleeveless cowl neck paneled stretch mesh short dress. You can shop this look below.
The only way to start off a Tuesday is with Bombshell of the day! Today’s Bombshell of the day goes to Bukola @bucandy91 from Nigeria. Scroll down to check her out.
Bukola writes, “Basically, I would describe my fashion style as comfortable and simple, yet elegant. Nowadays, I Photograph all my pictures by myself including all of these, because, it allows me to create fashionable content spontaneously as soon as I imagined it and also, it gives me flexibility due to my busy schedule.”
“The reason why I love fashion bomb daily has not changed, like I said in 2013 ‘I love Fashion Bomb Daily because it’s a fashion community which has helped a lot of people showcase their fashion talents and styles. Moreover, the blog also serve as a source of inspiration to me, and I’m happy to be a part of that community’,” she states.
What do you think of this Bombshells style? To check out more of Bukola style sashay over to her Instagram @bucandy91 and tell her #FashionBombDaily sent you!
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-10 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 5-10 different outfits (no collages) to Bombshell@FashionBombDaily.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.
Yesterday, our Editor-in-Chief Claire Sulmers appeared on the Tamron Hall Show to chat with host Tamron Hall about diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry. Recalling times in the industry when very few Black designers were shown at New York Fashion Week, Claire knew something needed to change. Claire touches on the importance of using Fashion Bomb Daily to amplify emerging Black designers, putting them on celebrities and adding them to the brand’s very own Fashion Bomb Daily shop. Fashion Bomb Daily Shop Designer Sai Sankoh even made a guest appearance on the featured segment telling viewers about her resort line!
Claire is wearing a top by S. Denton which is featured on the Fashion Bomb Daily shop!
Catch the segment featuring Claire Sulmers and Sai Sankoh on the Tamron Hall show here:
Last night, Michelle Obama made an appearance at the Democratic National Convention where she delivered a captivating message verbally and fashionably.
Michelle Obama gave her speech in a $415 Nanushka’s Ula Cropped Twist-Front Satin Top accessorized with jewelry that also delivered a message like her $295 “VOTE” necklace and $60 gold hoops by Black-owned LA Brand, ByChari. Her look for the convention was styled by Meredith Koop.
You can shop the Nanushka’s Ula Cropped Twist-Front Satin Top below:
What do you think of Michelle Obama’s speech and look?
Cardi B recently popped out on Instagram in a full classy Louis Vuitton look and you know we got all the deets on her look! Let’s get into it:
Cardi B was spotted in a runway Louis Vuitton trench with a matching Louis Vuitton beret made by Baba Jagne (@sirbabajagne). Her beret was made from a LV monogram Neverfull bag. She complete the look with a $4,850 LV Chappeau bag and $1,660 Bottega Veneta BV Spiral sandals. The entire ensemble was styled by Kollin Carter and assisted by Jennifer Udechukwu.
Shop Cardi’s Louis Vuitton Chappeau bag and Bottege Veneta BV Spiral sandals below:
Thoughts on Cardi’s look?
Mary J Blige recently partnered with Fantinel Winery to bring a collection of wines in which she promoted via Instagram wearing a $140 cropped polka dot top by Alice + Olivia. The crop top has thin spaghetti straps and features billowing detachable sleeves which creates and “off-the-shoulder look when worn together.
Mary paired her top with a bedazzled Gucci belt and white shorts, but you can also pair the top with the $194 matching asymmetrical pleated maxi skirt for a dressy-casual look.
Have you tried Sun Goddess Wines?
Shop this look below.
