Planning a wedding is incredibly exciting, but if you want your day to go without a hitch, you must be organized and prepared.
Some things are more important than others when it comes to wedding preparations, so to make it a bit easier for you, we’ve narrowed down the ones we think are the most significant. Here are 4 essentials for your wedding checklist.
Book the venue
Your wedding day can’t go ahead without a venue, so one of the first things you should do is find and book somewhere for your wedding to take place. If you have a specific place in mind, visit as soon as possible, and find out their availability.
Many popular venues can be booked up years in advance, so don’t delay. The same thing applies if you are having your wedding ceremony in a separate location such as a church. Find out when it’s free and get it booked. Once this is done and dusted, it will be a huge relief.
Advise your guests
Around six months before your big day, formally let your guests know your wedding date. This will increase the likelihood that the people you want to be with you to witness your special day will be able to make it. Sending save the date cards is a great way to officially let them know that you want them to attend.
It’s also a great opportunity to give them some rough information about the wedding location, an indication of timings, and any other important information you think needed. Full wedding invites should be sent around eight weeks before your wedding date.
The dress of your dreams
For many brides, the most fundamental part of the wedding is their dress. You want to feel confident and special on your big day, so dress shopping in advance should rank highly on your agenda.
Establish if there are any local wedding boutiques in your area and make an appointment to visit. It’s a good idea to take your bridesmaids with you for support and advice and, if you want to follow tradition, your mum should be there too. You might need to try on several dresses before you find the one that is perfect for you, so take your time and make a fun day of it. You should instantly know when you find the right dress.
Choose a color scheme
From wedding invitations to your wedding cake, every element of your big day should (to some degree) tie in, so it’s wise to decide upon your color scheme as soon as you start planning your wedding. This will make tasks such as choosing bridesmaids dresses and ordering flowers far easier.
If you aren’t sure about which colors might be right for your day, buy some bridal magazines or go online for some much-needed inspiration. Once you find a scheme that you love, it will make planning the rest of your day far easier and a lot less stressful.
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The cast members of Real Housewives of New York recapped their season in “The Big Apple” sticking to an all-black theme for looks, and you know Fashion Bomb Daily is here to give you all the details on the fashions from the reunion.
Leah McSweeney served a more edgy look rocking a custom see through dress by Saga NYC. It included a custom face mask and long sheer gloves. She wore her hair in a messy ponytail, adding to the effortless look. She completed the look with accessories from London Jewelers.
Keeping with the black and silver theme, Dorinda Medley dazzled in a sleeveless embellished Balmain mini dress.
Sonja Morgan also brought some bling to the scene in a floor length fitted dress by Marc Bouwer. The neckline is embellished with gold and silver crystals and was paired with a black face mask by Milda Bublys. The mask itself was bedazzled with fringe-like dangling crystals.
As we approach the upcoming presidential election in November, you can expect moments of breaking news and surprises in politics! Just yesterday, Democratic nominee for president Joe Biden announced California senator and former presidential runner Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential running mate.
Kamala Harris is already making history as she is the “first Black woman and the first person of Indian descent to be nominated for national office by a major party” according to the New York Times. She is also “only the fourth woman in history to be chosen for one of their presidential tickets”. If the Biden-Harris campaign were to win this president election, this would make Kamala Harris the first woman and first Black woman to serve as a vice president in addition to being the first Asian American to hold such a high ranking in American history. Kamala brings diversity to the Biden campaign matched with her efforts to combat racial and gender issues.
Today’s Fashion Bombshell of the Day goes to Rachelle from Texas. Check her out below.
She says, “My style is very becoming with an editorial fun flare. I like to be unpredictably innovative and timeless. My melanin is my favorite accessory!”
This looks are definitely classic and alluring. What do you think of this bombshell’s style? Let us know.
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I’m serious about saving, and feeding my fashion addiction, responsibly! I have partnered with @Poshmark to sell some of my gently used wardrobe must haves to save up for my dream designer bag (take a guess at which one I plan to invest in come Christmas!).
Download the Poshmark app here for easy searching. Poshmark is a great way to clear your wardrobe and make extra cash while also shopping for steals. Happy Poshmarking!
We’re always getting new brands on Fashion Bomb Daily Shop! Today, we’d like to introduce you to our latest addition: Cult of Coquette! Founded by Bebe Mehr, Cult of Coquette is a brand dedicated to supplying Bombshells like you with luxury vegan shoes. As Bebe describes it, this celebrity-approved shoe brand was “created to fill the immense void in the market for quality, stylish footwear that is both cruelty-free and ethically made.“
Get to know more about Bebe and Cult of Coquette in our exclusive interview as she details goals for the brand, marketing and business tips, and much more:
She says, “I was born in Los Angeles, but when I was young we moved to Arizona, I was basically raised there and returned to L.A. in 2013. I went to school at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC and studied Fashion Merchandising, but left early to open my first boutique.“
She continues, “I always had an interest in fashion, for as long as I can remember. I grew up on ’90s fashion and supermodels. Also, Lil’ Kim was a huge icon for me growing up. Colorful, sexy, maximalist fashion, lots of patterns, embellishments. I also was surrounded by a lot of glamorous women. My mom, who is an artist, was always creative with her fashion, my grandmother was very chic and so were all my mom’s friends. I’ve named a pair of shoes after everyone that inspired me with their style and presence.“
She explains, “I always knew I wanted to be a part of the fashion industry in some way, but a little detached. I just felt the industry wasn’t inclusive enough, so I knew I had to do it on my own terms and create a space that celebrated people and things that the fashion industry may not be as inclined to celebrate. Owning my own business and being an entrepreneur is something my dad really believed in and instilled in me, so I always knew I would have my own fashion based company, eventually.“
On how she grew her business, she tells us, “I initially started in 2014, the way a lot of businesses start, because I had a personal need that wasn’t being fulfilled. Specifically, wanting a pair of Louboutin pumps but not wanting to buy real leather shoes (I didn’t eat meat and so buying fashion that wasn’t cruelty-free felt hypocritical). After searching for years, I finally decided I would just do it myself. I had a background running a boutique for many years and an online store, so it was a natural progression to start my own line.“
She proceeds, “I knew there had to be other conscious women like myself who didn’t want to sacrifice style or quality in order to stay committed to their ethics. The modern woman is multifaceted, she doesn’t want to choose between looking good and feeling good. I wanted to make sure I created a brand that was built on that. The brand grew as the interest in ‘cruelty-free’ and ‘vegan’ products in general grew. Cosmetics and skincare really helped bring attention to that. So in 2018, we re-launched and things really moved quickly from there. I always say they are ‘Heels with a Soul’. It’s a cute play on words, but it really represents the consciousness of our company and the customers who support and believe in us.“
On the importance of marketing and how she makes use of it, she points out, “I think marketing is extremely important, but it has to be the right thing. Facebook marketing never worked for us to get new customers, for others it’s wildly successful. For us, Instagram has been an amazing way to connect with existing customers and engage with them personally. Also, using Instagram promotions for brand awareness. Email marketing has been really important and successful. We are planning to do more of a push with influencer marketing as well, but I have found it’s critical to find influencers that are interested in building a genuine relationship with us and not to just fulfill their own needs. It’s a reciprocal relationship that we always hope will be long term, so we grow together. We’re not interested in the influencers who just send a dm that says ‘Would love to collab’. If you don’t follow our page, know nothing about the brand, that’s an obvious sign that you aren’t interested in cultivating a real relationship and so I know a collab won’t be successful.“
She details the biggest lesson she’s learned from owning her own business, “The biggest one is to never give up. You really do learn from all your failures. I always quote a Jay-Z line from an interview he did about his life and career, he said something like ‘What do you learn from your successes? You learn everything from your failures.’ Nothing could be more true. The successes are fun and satisfying, but it’s fleeting. You’re quickly off to the next goal, but those failures stick with you, you have to learn from them, and every loss gets you closer to your next win.“
On the goals for Cult of Coquette, she says, “I have a lot of different types of goals. Getting the shoes on certain celebs… Beyonce tops that list. I think she probably does for most brands, but more than just wearing them I hope she somehow identifies that the shoes are vegan. She has so much influence and she could shine a spotlight on vegan fashion and make people aware there are options. Snoh Aalegra is another, just because I personally adore everything about her.And then Kylie Jenner or someone in that younger demographic with a lot of influence would be amazing, just to bring the awareness about vegan fashion to that age group. Young people now are so conscious about how everything they do affects society, and I think that’s really inspiring. Generally, I would like to grow the business to a certain level that isn’t too big where I have to give up control, but so that I also have freedom to live my life on my own terms. I used to be hyper ambitious and want to build an empire, I think after having several successful businesses I realize that keeping your business manageable without a huge staff, but still having creative control and freedom, is the perfect combination.“
Bebe recounts her first celebrity placement and how it changed her business, “The first was Miley Cyrus, her team came to us in 2018 before we even had the re-launched collection in stock and asked us to custom make some shoes for her. When they asked for white satin, I was hoping they might be for a surprise wedding, but I wasn’t sure. We didn’t find out they were until we saw our name in the press. It was really exciting. From there a lot of stylists for vegan and non-vegan celebs came calling. We ended up doing Leona Lewis’ bridal shoes as well, which inspired our new bridal collection that will be released in the next couple weeks.“
She adds, “Since then we’ve had Halsey, Ashanti, Eve, Jessie J., Mena Suvari, Naturi Naughton, Serayah, Tinashe, Ella Mai, Ashley Graham, Vashtie, Whitney Cummings, Leslie Jones and more. The stylists we work with are really amazing, and I actually get more excited connecting with stylists, because I have admired a lot of them for years. It was a career I always wanted to go into, so I know them all and respect all the work they do and how insanely talented they are.“
Mehr closes with the importance of transparency especially when it comes to Cult of Coquette, “I think it’s really important for people to know who is behind the brand they are supporting. Where is your money going? With Instagram, people build genuine relationships and connections with the brand. It’s almost a living, breathing thing.So, I would like people who are unfamiliar with Cult of Coquette to know the company and the factory are woman owned. I am a daughter of immigrants who worked hard and built their own businesses.“
She continues, “And most importantly, that my moral compass is what drives the direction of the company. “Cruelty-Free” isn’t a buzz word for us. We’re not what I call “unintentionally vegan” where companies use the term but they’re only vegan because they want to use cheaper materials. I’ve seen other companies discover us and suddenly change their instagram bio to highlight that they are also vegan and cruelty-free just to join the bandwagon. I am genuinely committed to the ethical treatment of animals and people, and I believe it can be done without sacrificing design and style.“
We asked and you answered! The votes are in and the winner of Fashion Bombshell of the Week is Richon M from Wisconsin. She writes, “I am a full time mom, model and entrepreneur with hopes of inspiring others to go tirelessly after their dreams by creating their own opportunities.
She continued by saying, “I would describe my style as simple yet bold. When I dress I try to think of one statement piece and dress around it. Although sometimes my hair is my statement so I just put a simple outfit together that plays up my hair style and color.“
Richon says she wants to spread love and positivity in every way. What do you think of this bombshell’s style.
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.
Following the resurgence of protests surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement, the Council of Fashion Designers of America announced new initiatives to promote diversity and equality early in June. New pushes were to include in-house employment for Black creatives and mentorship programs for Black students and graduates. Today, the CFDA named CaSandra Diggs as its new President, making her the first woman and the first Black person to hold the position since the company’s founding in 1962.
Joining the company in 2001, CaSandra Diggs was promoted from her role as Chief Administrative and Financial Officer. Steven Kolb, CFDA’s CEO, describes Diggs in a press release regarding the promotion, “CaSandra is an innovative thinker with a strong understanding of organizational and business operations. Expanding her role will provide the CFDA with more opportunity to meet the needs of the membership in a broad and diverse way. It is a critical time for our industry, and she is the right person with the right ideas to help lead CFDA into the future.“
CaSandra Diggs also shared her thoughts on the recent promotion stating, “CFDA remains a vital pillar of the fashion community. I am delighted to join Tom Ford and Steven Kolb as we continue to advance and evolve the CFDA into a modern, forward thinking organization that is reflection of our times.“
Talk about Black excellence! What are you thoughts on this Fashion Bomb News?
If you don’t know about him already, then you should get to know about Brooklyn rapper Brutini Musé. The up and coming rapper and songwriter has already dropped several singles including “Ghetto Town” and “Groovey Lit” and a project in 2019 called Tie Your Laces. Now, he is currently working on his latest project Drippamphetamine which is set to drop in September of this year.
Brutini Musé sat down with Fashion Bomb Daily for an exclusive interview detailing his inspirations, collaborators, favorite songs, and much more for his forthcoming project:
On his inspirations, Brutini explains: “My inspiration comes life experiences, day to day activities, art, history and fashion.”
On his favorite song from the project, he tells: “‘Heal The Pain’, it embodies the feeling of going through up’s & down’s. Still finding a way to get through tough times and heal your afflictions.“
When asked about collaborators for Drippamphetamine, he details: “Mostly people that I know personally like Moretti, Young Paris, Omelly, Seppe, Slk Ez, Jay’More and Givenchy.“
Finally, Brutini reveals where you can stream Drippamphetamine when it drops in September: “Tidal, Napster, Amazon, Spotify etc.“
We still can’t get over the captivating visuals and fashion provided by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion in their latest single, “WAP”. Dropping on midnight at Friday, it shortly took social media over by storm and ultimately placing all platforms in a frenzy especially Twitter. While fans were head-over-heels about the visual in its entirety, most fans were not happy about the surprise appearance of Kylie Jenner in the “WAP” video.
In fact, memes and reactions were popping up left and right on Twitter shortly after the release. People questioned why the entrepreneur and media personality was even included in the video to begin with. Following reactions, fans began to ask for the removal of Kylie Jenner from the “WAP” video and there is even a petition circulating for her removal!
What do you guys think? Should Kylie be removed from the video?
