Top 10 Looks from the 2020 NAACP Awards: Rihanna in a Purple Gown by Givenchy, Lizzo in a Custom Mary Katrartzou and More!!

The 51st annual NAACP awards were held in California, honoring achievements of people of color in 2019. Categories include motion pictures, music, television, literature etc. This year, one of our faves Rihanna received the Presidents Award and of course she looked fabulous doing it!

Coming in at number 1 Rihanna graced the stage in a purple long sleeved gown by Givenchy. The skirt of the dress is “Hi-low” with exaggerated ruffles for volume.

2.Lizzo

Lizzo wore a multicolored floor length, geometrical sleeveless custom dress by Mary Katrartzou.

3.Janell Monae

Janelle Monae wore Balmain SS20 RTW. The top is a black long sleeved halter. The skirt is full with lots of flow and is pleated. The top half of the skirt is red and the bottom half is orange. A large circle ring connects the crop top and the skirt.

4.Yara Shahidi

Yara wore a long sleeved silver and pastel blue embellished dress by Gucci. The dress is a mini with yellow detailing along the neck and hemline and electric pink detailing around the arm hole.

5. Tamera Mowy

Tamera wore a wide leg suit pant with black blazer by Alexander McQueen Underneath a black lace bodysuit.

6. Marsai Martin

Marsai Martin wore a white spaghetti strap feathered gown. the dress is Ermanno Scervino SS20 RTW. This high low dress has an extended train and asymmetrical sheer material in the front.

7. Storm Reid

Also in white Storm Reid wore a corseted dress by

8. Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross wore Christopher John Rogers SS20 RTW , a purple and blue metallic dress. It has a plunging neckline, the short sleeves are over-sized and it has a modest slit.

9. Angela Basset

Angela Basset wore a strap less aqua green colored gown by Azzi & Osta The neckline is asymmetrical and it has and extended train.

10. Jeani Mai

Jeanie Mai wore a white and charcoal grey floral printed a line dress by Maria Lucia Hohan. It is strapless with a sweetheart neckline and a full skirt.

Which look was your favorite?

Easy Tips to Make Extra Cash

When it comes to making a bit of extra cash, people tend to think out of the box. Dog walking, house sitting, or even taking on an extra job. There is a better way, and it involves most people’s favourite pastime – shopping. No, I am not talking about mystery shoppers (although that’s an option too). I am referring to shopping for gold and other treasures and selling it to a reputable store for a good price. 

Jewellery

It may surprise you to learn, but there are literally thousands of people who are finding jewellery, gold, and other expensive items accidentally dropped off at their local thrift store. This often happens when a loved one leaves a bunch of costume pieces behind and lo and behold there is a diamond in the rough. It might even be a literal diamond! 

You can easily go online and search and see that many people have found diamonds and other expensive items in their local second-hand store. If you have struck gold at one of these places consider selling your gold, by establishing the gold price per gram, and taking it to a reputable gold dealer. 

Places like the Gold Centre UK and other places offer an easy to use calculator where you can check the daily gold price per gram and know how much your piece or pieces will earn you. 

There are people who have turned this modern-day treasure hunt into a full-time business. They go to estate sales, thrift stores, and even garage sales turning up countless pieces of treasure. 

Coin Collections 

Coin collections are another great way to make some extra money. Although coins used to be a favourite collector’s item, today more and more Millenials are less interested in collectables they see as clutter and more interested in investments. 

To find out how much your relatives’ coin collection is worth, simply jump online and look up various gold coin pieces. Keep in mind that the coins with the highest value are based on ones that are pure gold. Once the gold is limited and other metals are involved, the exchange naturally goes down. 

Gold Bars

If you are lucky enough to have one or more of these in the family you should be very excited. Gold has long been a phenomena investment and gold bars made of pure gold have a strong value. Be very careful when searching for a place to trade in your gold as sadly there are many people out there who will take advantage of people that are less-in-the-know. Search for businesses with long and good standing that are also certified and verified as a gold dealer is a good bet. 

Wrap Up 

If you are looking to make some extra cash or are considering expanding your portfolio, gold is a consistent and reliable investment. You can trade in a variety of different items made from gold such as jewellery, coins, and gold bars as well. Check out Gold Centre UK to find out the best current rates today!

The RealReal Connects Online Buyers And Sellers Online

The internet is so many things in the modern world. In recent decades, the net has become the first place that people look to when it comes to searching for things they might want to buy. People are looking for all sorts of goods they need to have in life. They are looking for places to buy things locally such as a coat for a child headed back to school or pet supplies. They’re also looking for goods that can be shipped from one part of the country or the world to the next. Many people are also searching for items they can’t get where they live. Finding items that aren’t available in the local community is now possible with a simple internet search. Knowing how to connect people who are looking for such goods with those who might be willing to sell them has been the work of one company. 

Making Connections

Making connections of this kind has allowed those at The RealReal to create a company that has become an essential first place for people for look for items. This is one company run by those who saw opportunity from the very first. This was the realization that the net could connect sellers with buyers and allow buyers to find items not only of an ordinary and everyday use but for items that are luxurious. This led them to start an online luxury consignment shop. Knowing how to locate luxury goods has become a passion for the owners of the company. Like the people they serve, they are also people who appreciate something that is well made. The people who run this company and their employees are always on the lookout for items that are luxurious and offer something special for their many delighted online clients. 

Helping People

At The RealReal, the goal is to really help people all over the world right now. People in today’s world have come to value items that are extremely well made and likely to last over time. They want goods that have been designed by experts to show off their best features. This is why so many people have turned to them for help. The people they employ know what to look for when it comes to well-made items. They are familiar with all luxury brands and what they have to offer. This means they can see items in person and know if that item is what buyers are looking for in luxury goods when they go to their online luxury consignment outlet. They know why their buyers head to their site and what they are looking for when they head for that site. 

Creating a Company

Creating a company has been the passion of all those who work here. They have worked hard to make it all come to life. They know clients look for them for luxurious, thoughtful choices. The result has been a company that is doing really well. They have worked hard to think about what it is that their clients want to have when it comes to looking for luxury goods. The ability to spot the right kind of goods and weed out what is not ideal is why this is the first stop for many people who are planning to buy luxury goods. They know this is a reliable company that only presents the best for every single client. They also know that the goods they buy here are the real deal. This is one of many reasons why this company has done so well in the market. 

Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Jessica from London!

Todays bombshell of the day goes to Jessica! Jessica is a Houston native who currently lives in London!!

When asked to descride her style Jessica wrote, My style is vintage, classic, yet daring.
I love a timeless piece that can be found at local thrifts or a must-have from department stores. Fashion has always been a passion of mines and I love being inspired by past decades for classic and timeless items.

Are you feeling this bombshells style? Let us know!

Beyonce Wears Fashion Bomb Daily Shop Designer Sergio Hudson to Sing at Kobe Bryant’s Tribute

Beyonce wore Fashion Bomb Daily Shop Designer Sergio Hudson to sing her song XO to pay tribute to Kobe and Gigi Bryant today.

She further celebrated their memory by decorating her nails with their names.

Beautiful!

Shop Sergio Hudson at FashionBombDailyShop.com.

Claire’s Life: What to Wear to Give a Keynote or Speak at a Conference + Recap of Flourish Media Conference

Happy Monday, Bombers and Bombshells!

This past weekend, I was the keynote speaker at the Flourish Media Conference!

Geared towards entrepreneurs, the conference comprises a day full or panels, speeches, and concludes with a pitching contest where companies can pitch to potential investors. It was the bomb!

For the occasion, I wore a new tulle tuxedo suit by Oyemwen! It was a hit. And it got me to thinking about what to wear to speak or keynote an event! Read on for tips:

  1. When in doubt, wear a suit.

There’s nothing I love more than a suit when speaking at an event. A suit is authoritative and says you mean business! Have fun with colors and fabrications. To stay on the safe side, stay away from busy prints as they might be distracting.

Shop some bomb suits below:

2. Dresses are great, just make sure they pass the fingertip test.

One time I wore a thigh length dress to speak at an event, and I had to wear a prayer cloth the whole time. Don’t let that be you! Wear a great fitting dress in a solid color, preferably knee length.

3. If you wear a skirt, same rule applies

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Pencil skirts are my favorite. If you wear a printed skirt, anchoring with a button down works. When in doubt, wear white.

4. Wear comfortable shoes

If you are standing during your speech, you don’t want to be thrown off by pinched toes! You want to feel comfortable and confident so that you can focus on the task at hand.

Some of my most comfortable shoes are from Stuart Weitzman, Gianvito Rossi, and Manolo Blahnik:

That does it! Do you have anything to add?

Shop my look at FashionBombDailyShop.com. And to book me to host, keynote or moderate your next event, email Book@ClaireSulmers.com.

Images: Google is Human/Davide Photography/IG/Getty

Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian Wear Vintage Roberto Cavalli, while Kim Wears Same Cavalli dress Aaliyah Wore to the 2000 VMA’s

Kim Kardashian have been wearing lots of vintage Roberto Cavalli lately! Kim recently posed in the same Cavalli 2000 dress Aaliyah wore to the 2000 VMA’s:

Meanwhile Kourtney Kardashian showed off a bit of butt cleavage in an allover green sequined 2005-2005 Cavalli dress:

Hot All Around!

What do you think?

Images: Instagram/ Courtesy of Cavalli

Get the Look: Gabrielle Union Wade poses with Adorable Daughter Kaavia in a Blue Aje Short Suit

Gabrielle Union Wade and daughter Kaavia were visions in blue tones, with Mommy Gabby looked fly in a short suit by Aje:

Her cut out blazer is $495, while her shorts are $295.

Get her look here.

Would you splurge?

Images: Gabrielle Union/Aje

You Should Know: Fashion Stylist and Entrepreneur, Allyson Justice Longshore of STYLESTUDIOLIVE

In a time where everything is accessible online, including shopping, STYLESTUDIOLIVE is bringing the personal back into fashion. Yes, it’s true that shopping online for clothes is easier due to the luxury of being able to virtually do so at any place and time, however the stress behind it is enough to deter anyone. The constant worry of whether or not the clothing item is the right size, fits well, and looks the same way as advertised, is a fashion crisis that STYLESTUDIOLIVE is solving for multiple clients day by day. 

So, what is StyleStudioLive? It is a premier boutique concierge agency for luxury style services available nationwide, founded by multi-faceted fashion stylist and entrepreneur, Allyson Justice Longshore. Bringing you top quality fashion and personal styling assistance directly to your doorstep! Allyson has spent more than a decade styling for the elite design houses of Chanel, Valentino, and Carolina Herrera with clients ranging from celebrities to working moms and CEOs! 

Allyson recently had the chance to connect with Fashion Bomb Daily. She discussed the foundation of STYLESYUDIOLIVE and why she believes it will revolutionize the personal styling experience! 

CY: Why did you decide to become a personal stylist and ultimately create StyleStudioLive? 

AL: I saw a lack of personal attention towards consumers in the luxury retail fashion houses while I was working in New York City. My goal was to build one-on-one relationships with my clients, know their lifestyle, see their closets, edit their wardrobes, and shop/style them accordingly. I wanted to make fashion fun and enjoyable for them again! On my days off my clients would ask me to come over to their homes and edit their closets and style fabulous pieces they weren’t wearing because they couldn’t pull the look together. It all organically evolved into the launch of my dream career and STYLESTUDIOLIVE was born! 

CN: Were you always interested in this kind of work? 

AL: ALWAYS! I have always loved the industry and studied the industry. I have degrees in both Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising but it wasn’t until my position with Valentino that I really fell in love with the buying process and creating well rounded decisions that brought my clients best features to life. 

CY: What are some of your wardrobe essentials? 

AL: I always start with luxury basics- that’s how you truly build a timeless forever wardrobe! Cashmere knits by The Row, a Balenciaga Moto Jacket, an Alexander McQueen blazer, Italian boots with heel height for day/night, Khaite denim, a neutral Gianvito Rossi pump, leather pants by Tom Ford, a Celine cashmere coat, a black Chanel classic bag. 

CY: What advice do you have for people who want to work in the fashion/personal styling industry? 

AL: The devil is ALWAYS in the detail. You can have an appointment that goes great and have a happy client but if you drop the ball on the alterations it ruins the whole process. Staying organized is key! Care about your clients the way you would want someone to take care of you and always be 10 steps ahead of them. Remember they are hiring you so that they don’t have to do the work themselves- they should never have to remind you of any details! 

CY: Why is StyleStudioLive a MUST have service right now? 

AL: Humans are busier than they have ever been now working, parenting, and managing life. STYLESTUDIOLIVE is centered around convenience and ease. We take the hassle out of shopping and bring everything directly to the client. They are confident knowing they are dressed in the best and that they look their very best and that is priceless! 

CY: Who does your styling service cater to? 

AL: We cater to anyone that is busy that needs an extra hand managing their wardrobe. We do event styling for the red carpet and we edit and organize wardrobes as well as product sourcing. It’s all about what the clients needs and we will cater to that and make sure any request is executed seamlessly and efficiently. We have a full service Styling Menu on STYLESTUDIOLIVE.COM. 

CY: Who are your top favorite fashion designers at the moment? 

AL: The Row, Khaite, Elie Saab, and Bottega Veneta for accessories and handbags. 

CY: What are this season’s fashion Dos & Donts? 

AL: Spring Summer 2020 is all about self expression! DO dress for yourself and wear what feels true to your personality. DON’T try to be or dress like someone else. True style comes from being creative and authentically you. If it doesn’t feel right then take it off! 

CY: What is your proudest/most memorable career moment? 

AL: Launching STYLESTUDIOLIVE 5 years ago! I worked so hard to build a network of talented people, designers, clients while I was working for luxury fashion houses over the past 15 years. It all paid off and I wouldn’t be where I am today without having worked my way up the corporate luxury fashion latter. 

If you would like to connect with Alyson Justice Longshore and request personal styling services from STYLESTUDIOLIVE email allysonjustice@gmail.com 

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