B. Smith: Iconic Fashion Model, Business Mogul & T.V. Personality Passes Away at Age 70

She “epitomized class, true beauty, and dignity.” Viola Davis wrote as the caption of the precious photo of B. Smith posted on her Instagram page. Celebrities, fans, and entire business & lifestyle community mourn the loss of culture/style guru, television host and business mogul B. Smith. The icon passed away at the age of 70 after a seven year battle with Alzheimer’s.

Her husband lovingly stated “It is with great sadness that my daughter Dana and I announce the passing of my wife, Barbara Elaine Smith,” Gasby wrote, thanking doctors, caretakers, friends and fans who “helped us make B. comfortable in her final days. … Heaven is shining even brighter now that it is graced with B.’s dazzling and unforgettable smile.” 

Lady Barbara Elaine Smith was one of the FIRSTS. She was the 1st of African American fashion models, and the 2nd Black Model to grace the cover of Mademoiselle Magazine in 1976. She then started her syndicated television show “B. Smith With Style.” Often referred to as the “Black Martha Stewart,” Smith stated she paved her own way and earned her own title respectively, she also wrote numerous cook books, and created her own home good lines, which was sold in Bed Bath & Beyond and in Walmart.

Lady Smith was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2013. She discussed living with the disease in a 2016 book, titled “Before I Forget: Love, Hope, Help and Acceptance in Our Fight Against Alzheimer’s.”Smith & Gatsby wanted to raise awareness of the issues of the disease and explained in a heartfelt interview with USA Today that “Two out of three people with Alzheimer’s disease are women. Blacks are two to three times more likely to have Alzheimer’s……And it drives people into poverty, in many cases taking away the gains that a sizable and growing portion of people in the African-American community have made.”

Smith’s contributions to African Americans and cultural lifestyle as a whole, is a true testament of inspiration and motivation. As we celebrate Black History Month, she is the definition of African American History. Rest In Peace Queen B. Smith.

Fashion Bomb Men Flash: Floyd Mayweather Loves $13,000 Balmain Broken Mirror Jackets

Floyd Mayweather celebrated his 43rd Birthday! He brought in his big day in style in a $13,000 Balmain Broken Mirror Jacket:

This wasn’t the first time he wore a pricey Balmain bank shattering piece! He attended fight night in Atlanta wearing the hoodie version that rang in at $17,000.

They don’t call him Money Mayweather for nothing!

Get both looks at Balmain.com.

Thoughts?

Vote for Fashion Bombshell of the Week for the Week of February 17th 2020: Marisa from Maryland, YB from New Orleans or Janai from New York?

Our first bombshell of the week was Marisa from Maryland. When asked to describe her style, she says, “I would describe my style as sexy chic. I like to show some skin, without it being overboard. I honestly hate the cold, so most of my pictures are during the summer time when I shine lol. “

Next up was wardrobe stylist YB from New Orleans. She recently relocated to L.A and is continuing to grow. Her personal style is striking and playful and she always makes a statement.

Closing out the week was Bombshell Janai from New York. Her style is edgy and classy. Every outfit makes a bold fashion statement. She possesses finesse and grace.

Vote for your favorite bombshell!

Movie Night: Channel your Super Fashion Power, Shop Fashion Bomb Daily Shop’s Newest “Storm,” “Black Panther” Tees and other Great Items Now

Happy Style Saturday Fashion Heroes! If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Storm is a favorite of many among action heroes and a significant part of the power team of The Marvel (now part of Disney) franchise of superheroes called The X-Men.

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Their mission is to “fight for peace and equality between normal humans and mutants in a world where anti-mutant bigotry is fierce and widespread.” Featured in the legendary comic books by writer Stan Lee, her character was created by Len Wein and Dave Cockrum. Storm has the amazing power to control the weather, creating tornados, thunderstorms and ice with the power of her mind and psionic abilities. Storm also has limited immunity to extreme heat and cold.

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“Ororo Munroe, also known as Storm, is the descendant of an ancient line of African priestesses, all of whom have white hair, blue eyes, and the potential to wield magic. Considered to be one of the most powerful mutants on the planet, she was born Ororo Munroe, her mother, N’Daré, was the princess of a tribe in Kenya, who married the American photojournalist, David Munroe, and moved with him to Manhattan, where Ororo was born.” 

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Storm’s moved to Cairo, Egypt with her parents, but they were tragically killed in a house fire. Homeless and orphaned, Ororo was rescued by a street gang and trained by the leader Achmed El Gibár to be a professional pick pocket & thief.

While trying to pick pocket an American tourist, Storm was destined to become part of the legendary X-Men team, (she chosen by her “victim,” he fatefully happened to be the leader of most of the civil mutants, Professor Xavier.) She also married T’Challa aka Black Panther and even saved his life at one point, they also had children. The rest is superhero history. 

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Notable awards winning celebrities such as Alexandra Shipp, and Halle Berry contribute a major part of their success from carrying the title as Storm in the highly popular box office hits of the X-Men movies. The fantastic character’s appeal goes beyond her super power.

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Sporting an all black leather jumpsuit, matching leather gloves and stand out, razor cut whitish hair, and glowing eyes when using her mutant abilities, Storm captivates her adoring fans much more. Her style is the inspiration for endless Halloween costumes and dress down vibes for women, including black leather coats, boots and jeans to mimic the character’s signature trendy, alpha female mood and sophisticated yet edgy vibe.  

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 Who is your favorite among action heroes? Fashion Bomb Daily Shop brings out your fashionable super abilities by offering some of the best clothing and accessories at your finger tips, including tee shirts featuring the popular movie character Black Panther. Our superbly stylish online shop just introduced our newest tee-shirt available featuring the ever popular superhuman character Storm. Channel your inner super power with style and shop now on Fashion Bomb Daily Shop.

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3 Ways Women Fashion Industry Contribute to Society & Societal Change

Women Fashion plays a big role in society, though just like sports, not many take it seriously. Fashion is not defined by the new clothes you buy often, and while that is part apart, it is much deeper than that. Women are conscious about what they wear due to several reasons. They wear clothes that reflect their personality, class, and to avoid society polices catching them when not prepared. 

Today, you will find various brands in the market focusing on women fashion, and during the manufacturing plus design process, they help bring new changes now and then to give women options to choose what resonates with them. One of the renowned brands is Alexander McQueen that offers varied products for women in the market. 

Fashion to women is a way of expression, and for decades it has, in one way or another, influenced their place in society. Without much ado, let’s see how the fashion industry contributes to society.

How Fashion has evolved

For decades, the fashion industry has played a big role in shaping women’s clothing design, style, more so the one targeting feminine. It’s not that the fashion industry hasn’t played a big role in women’s counterpart, but the clothing industry globally is majorly influenced by women fashion. 

Women Fashion gives various definitions as some focus on a certain cultural way of dressing, groups, religion, age, and career. It also helps people to express themselves through beliefs and creativity to the world. When you go to the 1960’s and 1970’s, you will find women had short skirts and from that time their dressing style started becoming less cumbersome. If you come towards the 1980’s or go back to time immemorial, you will realize every era through Fashion had an effect in society. That means the way women dress and change their tastes through new trends may have a force that makes things to occur promptly. 

Nowadays, fashion trends are constantly changing, and it makes it hard for some to keep up with the new changes. By looking back, you can have a better idea of how Fashion reflected those times. For instance, after World War 1 and 2 most of the fashion industry designed clothes that portrayed happiness and freedom.  The 70’s Fashion brought the birthing of the hippie movement. It is at this time when clothes of color that were very colorful and which included tie & dye plus mini-skirts changed women’s way of dressing. 

 Come in 1980’s, and you will realize that music was taking center stage and is said to have significantly contributed to fashion code back then. It is at this time when heavy metal music, rock, and rap music was popular, and women started focusing on tighter clothes. 

Present Fashion

Technology advancement has played a bigger role today in how women dress. Not only that, it has revolutionized the women industry completely. Some of the today’s fashion styles that you see the brand come up with are based on looks that touch past designs. Today women who are considered fashionistas change their Fashion through the trends they see on the internet and televisions. You will see others influenced by their famous celebrities, and those trends are driving many brands world over to compete in ensuring they provide women with something to wear depending on the weather, events, or personal preference.

 In the past, you could see women go for designer clothes and to them that somehow made them look cool. That trend has changed suddenly as women now look for clothes that accommodate their tight schedules. Unlike a couple of years ago, today, women have the option to purchase the choice clothes they need online. In the past, they had to know about a new fashion dress, jacket, shoe, or t-shirts through their peers or by physically visiting clothes selling stores. 

Why Do Fashions Change Over Time?

The demand for the new release of trending clothes is the number one reason the fashion industry experiences a new change of Fashion. In the process, brands have no choice but to keep producing what their consumers are asking for, which means more money for them. On the other hand, women can sample new outfits that come to the market, and they keep the release of new clothes consistent. 

Women regard Fashion in high priority, and you can see that from past decades, many things have changed. For many years the fashion industry and women are inseparable bedfellows who keep the clothing industry vibrant. Although other factors contribute to fashion growth and changes, women are by nature lovers of new and trending items that help to enhance their beauty. 

Conclusion

Things have changed today, and no woman would imagine wearing the same outfit from last winter to the other one. The release of new fashion clothing has become a big event globally, such that women world over wait for any expected release eagerly. The creation of modern clothing has incorporated the designs of the new and old fabric to bring out a more beautiful look. Also, the current releases of Fashion have seen old designs coming back to the market, and only time will tell how the trend goes.

On Sale Now At the Outnet: JLo’s Brown Two Toned Gold Heel Balmain Thigh High Boots

You ask, we answer! @ratedrs says, “Do you know what kind of boots these are?” 

J. Lo stepped out with A Rod in a brown dress and $1,956 Balmain Leather-paneled Suede Thigh Boots:

They’re now on sale for $958 at The Outnet! Get yours here.

Hot! What do you think?

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5 Fashion Accessories That Can Make Your Outfit Look Chic

In today’s age, expressing oneself is limitless. It could be through social media, where thoughts can easily be written down and posted. It could be through art, like music and photography, where one can express feelings visually, or through sound. And, it could be through fashion, where one can express their entire selves through clothing, or style.

Fashion by itself, means a popular trend, especially in styles of dress and ornament or manners of behavior. These days, people have all the means to follow or even start a trend. 

Normal days consist of minimalist styles like casual jeans and white tees, but if you throw in a pretty set of hoops, or a luxury bag, or a nicely printed scarf, it instantly gives any outfit that extra oomph. Yes, you get the idea, accessories definitely can make a huge difference in any outfit. 

Whether you’re going to work, or preparing to travel, or just running normal, day-to-day errands, throwing in some accessories just make you are overall look more put-together. 

Here are 5 accessories to keep in mind when preparing for your next OOTDs: 

Necklace: 

Necklaces have always been every woman’s go-to accessory as it gives the overall look a hint of classiness and timelessness. Diamond and chain necklaces can give any lady a gorgeous look and are usually worn during grand occasions. Charm and crystal ones like atperry’s necklaces give out healing energies, which are great for day-to-day use or when going through difficult times like heartbreaks. Other necklaces like chokers are also great for any casual look. 

Scarf: 

Trendy scarves have now become chic fashion statements. Not only doesn’t keep you warm during cold days, but it also completes your entire ensemble. Scarf designs vary from floral to striped and are mostly colorful and fun to look at. Add this to any plain, simple outfits and you’re good to go!

Bag: 

Bags, ah, women just can’t live without them, and it’s for a good reason. Adding a bag to your look gives it that extra oomph it has always been longing for! And to top it off, you get to store all your daily needs in one place. 

Belt: 

Think belts have gone out of style? Well, you’re mistaken. Belts will always be a fashion staple, not only does it keep your trousers upright, but it also completes every look. Just like scarves, some belts also have designs, which are great to pair with plain, monotone outfits. 

Watch: 

Watches play an important role in every person’s daily routine – who doesn’t want to keep track of time, anyway? Watches have also been a fashion staple as it comes with various designs that fit any look. If you’re going to work, use a timeless watch with a classic design. If you’re running errands, go for the most rugged and casual designs. Watch variations are quite limitless, hence, it’s a must-have to complete your ensemble. 

Fashion, no matter how hard everyone denies it, is something that each person will always have a passion for as it is a great way to express and to feel good. Fashion has just completed everyone’s looks. 

Fashion Bomber of the Day: Winston from Miami

Such a grand Friday Bombshells and Bombers! Every week we highlight a Fashion Bomber. Today’s Fashion Bomber of the day is Winston @therealwinstonwarrior from Miami.

Winston writes, “ A true renaissance man, Winston combines classic fashion with modern finesse to create a unique style that’s all his own.”

Whether he’s rocking a bow tie or some fresh denim, Winston is always creating timeless mental pictures that inspire all,” he states.

Winston is just that, a true renaissance man! A cultured man of the Renaissance who is knowledgeable, educated, or proficient in a wide range of fields. To check out more of Winston’s style slide over to his Instagram @Therealwinstonwarrior. Comment below and tell me which look is your fave!

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Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Janai from New York

What a great Thursday Bombshells and Bombers! Today we are highlighting Janai @ llawyerlady from New York as our Bombshell of the day. Check her out below!

Janai is an Attorney, Broker, and Entrepreneur. Being a woman of many talents and career paths, her style is impeccable!

Her style is edgy and classy. Every outfit makes a bold fashion statement. She possesses finesse and grace. 

Tell me what you think about this Bombshell’s style! Which outfit is your fave? Be sure to check out Janai on Instagram @llawyerlady.

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Who Wore It Better? Cardi B in a Michael Costello Multicolored Feather Printed dress vs Saweetie in a Harry Halim Multicolored Feather Printed Ensemble

Almost everything in fashion design can be referenced back to a previous time in fashion history. While designers always add their style and personal touch, it’s common for similarities to occur.

Last year Cardi B wore a feathered printed floor length dress with a high slit by Michael Costello The dress itself is black and the cool yet bold colors of the print consisted of purple, blues and pinks. It’s long sleeved with a plunging key hole neckline and padded shoulders. It was worn with a large brim patterned hat and she was styled by Kollin Carter.

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This year in Europe Saweetie stepped out in a teal orange and yellow feather printed ensemble by Harry Halim. Although the silhouettes are similar there are many differences. The bodice on Saweetie’s ensemble is corseted with a tux jacket worn over it. The skirt is actually not a skirt, they are Halim’s signature “trousers gown”! Black sheer starts at the waist, and the pattern begins above the knees. She also accessorized with a large brim hat, styled by Bryon Javar.

Both of these ladies looked amazing but in good fun we want to know who do you think rocked this look better?