Influential model, blogger and disability activist Mama Cax, has died.
According to @todayshow , “Cax passed away Monday after spending several days in a hospital, her family revealed Friday in a statement on her Instagram page. She was 30. Cax’s death occurred less than a week after she revealed she’d been rushed to an ER in London after suffering “severe” abdominal pain. Cax later learned she had “several blood clots in my leg, thigh, abdomen” and also near her lungs. Cax lost her leg when she was 14 as she battled an aggressive form of bone cancer. She became a runway hit and a social media superstar thanks to her penchant for showcasing her prosthetic leg by decorating it in colorful designs. She landed major campaigns for Tommy Hilfiger, Sephora and other fashion labels, and won respect around the world for pushing the fashion industry to include more disabled models and more women of color.”
There are the rich and then there are billionaires. This minority is envied both for their loaded bank accounts and their fashion sense.
The rest of humanity can only afford to admire from afar. According to the Wealth-X Billionaire Census 2019, there are only 2,604 billionaires in the world.
However, you don’t have to be a billionaire to look like a billion bucks every time you walk out the door. You can never go wrong with the following tips.
Be Comfortable with What You are Wearing
This is a golden rule in fashion. If you love what you are wearing you will look fantastic. It defeats the purpose if you feel uncomfortable in your clothing.For example, choose a small lightweight smartwatch that has good quality and looks classy.
It doesn’t matter the brand or the price tag. Think of the fashion icons and celebrities you admire, they ooze confidence all the time. That is because they feel “like themselves” in their attire. You should endeavor to do the same.
Ensure it Fits/Get a good Tailor
The secret to making it to any “best-dressed list” is wearing clothes that fit. A good tailor can do wonders for you. Even a very expensive piece of clothing can look tacky if the fitting is wrong.
You should wear clothes right for body size and shape. Men can go for bespoke or made to measure instead of just picking something off the rack. For women, a tuck here and there can make you look taller and slimmer.
Proper Care of Your Investment
You hear of clothing belonging to the Duke of Windsor, from the 1990s are being auctioned and you wonder how they survived all that time.
It is no secret that well-maintained garments last longer and yet most people fail miserably in this area.
Here are a few pointers:
Ditch the wire hangers: The last thing you need is the wires poking your prized possession. Invest in plastic or better yet thick wooden hangers.
Prompt repairs: The minute you notice anything out of place like loose buttons or a tear. Have the clothes repairs before you lose the button or the tear gets bigger.
Brush after each wear: Give your suit, dress, skirt or trousers a good brushing after every wear. These helps in removing dust before they settle into the fabric. It only takes 30seconds.
Professionally clean your wool garments: Moths love wool. Never store your woolen clothing without having them professionally treated for storage. There might not be a suit to wear the next time.
Quality Over Quantity
At a glance, a suit or cocktail dress from a luxury brand might look the same as one bought from a store. It is only on closer inspection that you realize the difference is as day and night.
Quality garments have better fitting and last longer than buying several cheap ones, you’ll only get to wear a few times. You can spot the difference by looking for:
Generous hems and close stitching at the seams
Patterns are alignment at the seams
Hardware such as zippers and buttons are invisibly sewn into the garment
Compare Price and Cost of Use
The price of an item is simply the initial purchasing price while the cost of use is how much you will spend over the lifetime of the same item.
Buying cheap garments and accessories present problems on two fronts. For one, cheap is expensive, they don’t last. You will have to keep replacing them. When you finally come across a quality item you will have already used a lot of money.
So, save up and invest the money in one or two quality garments even if it will cost more. Fortunately, having the winning Powerball lottery ticket can give you the financial might to upgrade your entire wardrobe.
Avoid Obvious Branding
Luxury brands are associated with success and opulence but nobody wants to be a walking billboard.
Quality suits and jackets always have the brand names hidden for this same reason.
Getting Started
These tips might take a while to implement. If you follow them you will be by far the best-dressed person in any room. Once you perfect them, dressing like a billionaire will come naturally to you.
Atlanta is known for the phenomenal fashions in the black community, including the bomb hair, and music. So it comes as no surprise to anyone that one of our famous ATL-iens and R&B legends Monica fit the bill as our Fashionista of the Year! Monica has range within her style to keep it chic, sexy and cool always. Especially with her vivacious cuts and versatile hairstyles. We love it!
Taylen Biggs, a little fashion cutie from Fort Lauderdale, is seriously so adorable we can’t take it! From sitting front row for Fashion Week with Hennessy Carolina, Cardi B and Miss Jay plus more, she’s the youngest fashion critic with the amazing style to match. We just adore our little fashionistas that’s taking the fashion world by storm!
Dexter is a fly guy that’s suave and sophisticated! We love how bold he is with his style and wardrobe that’s colorful, crisp and swaggy. From his sneaker choices, down to his modish slacks and patterns he’s a certified Bomber for sure!
You know what they say: A couple that slays together, stays together. Karrueche is already one of our favorite celebrity fashionistas on the scene, so to add her stylish beaux to the mix, we’re left with a wicked combination! We love how Victor keeps his looks crisp to match his lady’s fly, and vice versa. Did we mention how adorable and stunning they are? We simply can’t get enough of this Bomb couple!
As sickening as Cardi B is with her looks on any given day, her beauty is enhanced by none other than Erika La Pearl. She serves a beat so flawless, it’s hard not to get into Cardi B’s glow. From vibrant eyeshadow techniques, effortless soft glam and sultry looks, we love them all!
We rave over his amazing performances in impactful films like the Creed franchise and Black Panther to name a few, but whether on screen or off, not to mention the red carpet, Michael B. Jordan has impeccable style. He can rock a mean suit like no other, and doesn’t shy away from bold colors, textures and stellar detailing to elevate his looks with the help of stylist Ade Samuel. He oozes confidence and charm with every look that his win is a no brainer!
Hairstylist of the Year: Dionte Gray, better known as ‘Arrogant Tae’
He’s our favorite influencers and celebrities treasured hair slayer, and it’s hard not to rave over the amazing styles he does on them! From Nicki Minaj’s rainbow weaves, SZA’s neon green ‘do, and his baddie bestie Ariana Fletcher’s change of styles, and Dream Doll’s lavish styles they’re all well done because of his killer technique. It’s safe to say he’s ‘arrogant’ for a reason. A master at his skills, he has the ability to melt a lace, define baby hairs and distinguish his clients with his signature touch of elegance and beauty. Well done, Tae!
Well that wraps up our Best of 2019 categories and our winners! By voters choice, I’ll speak for us all when I say it was a tough call with there being so many strong contenders. Until next year!
One of the most interesting events in the fashion world is a biannual men’s fashion exhibition Pitti Uomo. The exhibition is an inspiration for strong sexes, those who want to follow the latest fashion trends. Pitti Uomo is the event where the newest trends in street style are presented to the public. This season’s exhibition is no exception: we can see the growing popularity of sports accents and elegant casual clothing. Many curious trends that are worth paying attention to have been observed this year. We have prepared for you an overview of the most interesting fashion trends for the winter season. If you are looking for a way to refill your wardrobe, or if you are interested in what to wear on a cool autumn day, we recommend you to look at our review of fashion trends presented at Pitti Uomo.
#1. Sports overtones
Gentlemen are now dressed not only in stylish suits and classic accessories but in sportswear too. As a result, we have amazing ensembles – an incredible combination of sophisticated taste and an independent spirit of sport. You can try out such a combination by yourself – think over a set of those things that are typical for official style and casual style, for example, for pants of strict cut, and try to put on a coat with a hoodie and sneakers.
If you want to stand out from the crowd and strike a chord, then dress up with your friend or girlfriend in a matching outfit. Paired images are the trick of the coming season. It’s a very unusual way to draw the attention of the crowd so that you don’t have to wear floral clothes and bold prints to have their heads turned after you – just think through your paired outfit. Give preference to discreet colors and elegant design.
#3. A new life for a denim shirt
Unexpectedly, this season’s trend is the denim shirt. Stylists have taken a different look at this detail of the wardrobe. It turns out that such a shirt can be easily combined with more stringent style things.
Denim shirt looks great with various ties, trousers, blazers, and coats. The image is not so strict and somewhat more practical.
#4. A fresh look at driver’s gloves
Trendy modern fashionistas are again attracted to driver’s gloves. This accessory can be seen on many exhibitors and guests of the event. Features of these gloves include numerous holes, knuckles, shortened cuffs, and a buckle with a back button. All these details have been specially designed for comfortable driving. However, these gloves can be worn not only by those who spend hours driving a car but also by anyone who follows the latest fashion trends.
#5. Unusual rings
Particular interest at Pitti Uomo is aroused by men’s costume jewelry: these are bracelets, chains, and earrings, but the most favorite accessory of this season is massive rings. The rings are worn on every finger to create an eye-catching image. To be as bright as the iconic faces of this Florentine event, four rings should be worn on one hand at a time, all of which are different but still in the same style.
#6. Hats. Who says it’s old-fashioned?
Another popular accessory is hats. The trend is still for soft felt hats, the so-called “fedora,” and hats with wide margins. Do not be afraid to look old-fashioned, the main thing is to find a hat for your coat or jacket. In fact, you can create a quite elegant look with the help of a good old hat.
#7. From grandmother’s stocks. A patchwork coat
Patchwork is one of the most fashionable trends and not a new one. Such unusual styles of outerwear undoubtedly attract attention with their originality. Here, it is necessary to specify one nuance – if you wish to put on a similar coat, then other subjects of your image should be selected accordingly.
#8. Camel color
Somebody might find camel color endlessly boring, but actually, its wealth of shades varies from warm camel to tender caramel color.
#9. Large bags: a practical accessory
More and more men are choosing to change their look wearing handbags. This season, this eternal male problem is solved where-to-put-all-the-essentials is solved – just take a large bag with you. The so-called shopper bag has become a favorite of many guests of the Pitti Uomo Fashion Festival. So choose a spacious bag and experience all its charms – now you always know where to put all the essentials.
#10. Great duo: jacket + turtleneck
Poor weather conditions are no reason to be upset if one knows what to wear when the weather is bad. A jacket and a comfortable turtleneck with a high gate will save you from the rain. A casual turtleneck can perfectly match a classical jacket. You feel the comfort and convenience and look fashionable at the same time.
We just wrapped the Faby’s, and now we are planning our next event: Fashion Bomb Daily’s NYFW Fashion Show!
This event will be produced by Fashion Bomb Daily, featuring designers handpicked and curated by our staff. You’ll be able to showcase your designs, have them streamed live via our Instagram page, and even sell pieces from your collection on site on FashionBombDailyShop.com!
The black leather style was made in Italy and features the house’s logo emblem in antiqued golden hardware. Its curved silhouette hangs from an adjustable shoulder strap and opens to multiple internal compartments.
This morning, I toasted with Dove,Esi Eggleston Bracey, Kelli Richardson Lawson, Tai Beauchamp, Steven Jones, Latham Thomas, and many more to celebrate advancements with the C.R.O.W.N. Act and learn more about how we can galvanize our communities to end discrimination based on hair type in the workplace and beyond.
In case you’re not familiar, the C.R.O.W.N. act stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World For Natural Hair.” Legislation surrounding the CROWN Act seeks to end discrimination against black women and men for wearing their natural hair at work and in school ! In 2019 alone, Dove and the CROWN Coalition have passed the CROWN Act in both California and New York! THIRTEEN more states are in progress AND a Federal Bill was introduced just last week.
My hope is that working with Dove and the Crown Act, young ladies of the next generation don’t have to worry about their hair when applying or on the job–they can focus on their talent and adding value.
Learn more about Dove and the CROWN act at Dove.com and TheCrownAct.com, and stay tuned for more ways we can get this ACT passed nationally and internationally.
Though it was very close, Cardi B’s stylist Kollin Carter nabbed 1st place in the stylist contest. The young visionary single handedly turned Cardi B into a style icon, putting the Bronx born Bombshell into bold, head turning looks like the Thom Brown gown she wore to the Met Gala (which also won our vote for Outfit of the Year).
From Mugler to Sally LaPointe to Dolce & Gabbana, Kollin keeps Cardi on point. We can’t wait to see what he does next.
Few fashionistas could step foot outside without donning a pair of perfectly cute clear heels, popularized by Jessica Rich.
The sheer versatility of her signature stilettos and sandals made them the go to heel for J. Lo, Cardi B, Kylie Jenner, Saweetie, Normani, Kelly Rowland, and more. Here’s to comfortable, cute footwear, and continued innovation!
As we announced at the Faby’s, Michael Costello is our Designer of the Year. The weekend we announced it was quite impactful for him–he dressed three female rap legends in a matter of days: Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and Lil Kim.
This year for Mr. Costello has been punctuated by many alluring looks, from Jeannie Mai sparkling in silver at the Sno Ball to J. Lo and Michelle Williams wearing Michael for a myriad of occasions.
Nicki Minaj was the first female rapper to collaborate with a luxury brand with her Fendi Prints On collection–for that she should be celebrated! Her fantastic collaboration with the Italian house was voted in first place with 90% of the vote!
The teaming of female hip hop and high fashion is a long time coming. Kudos to Nicki for busting that door open, blazing trails for those to follow fabulously behind her.
The crowd has spoken, voting in Sarlea Mah from DC as Fashion Bombshell of the Year with 55% of your votes. We adore Sarlea Mah’s style, from her cinched waists to theatrical hats and bold prints. Slay on, Sarlea!
That’s the first batch of results! Stay tuned for Part 2 of Best of 2019, the winners circle.
Francesca Watson offered holiday ready dresses and festive separates for every age, shape, and occasion. Her collection comprised bold hues, embellishments, and high hems. I found many items I would add to my Christmas Wish List!
George and Ginger Pattern Co’s presentation was anchored by a geometric print, rendered in vests, dresses, and tops. Flirty ruffles and subdued silhouettes made this collection stand out from the crowd.
Reginald Wilson is a new designer, but presented very promising, couture level pieces that could easily be found on international runways. Strong shoulders, alluring cut outs, and sophisticated flair portends a very bright future for the emerging brand.
Want to go to the beach, but keep it cute and covered? Look no further than Cicily Swimline! The brand carries adorable swim dresses, two pieces, and sun dresses for the fashion forward yet demure.
While one typically things of all black everything for East Coast, LeeAnn Dussault’s interpretation of the name conjures up swirly patterns, floral prints, and easy, breezy maxi dresses.
UDS Clothing presented sportswear, African Prints, and a little something for the fellas. Mini dresses, shorts, and tanks would be perfect for casual weekends in the sun.
Conservatives working women (think Olivia Pope) would love just about everything in Sarah Christie’s collection, from her smart, button front dresses to her fun pastel colored cocktails.
Stella McCartney reinvented the sporty sweatshirt with a touch of modern opulence. This casually slouched top is spliced in a rich array of romantic lace and plush velvet, its black finish keeping the intricate and artful look insouciant.
Crafted from a beguiling combination of velvet and lace, they are shaped with an elasticated waistband and gather at the ankles for a sporty touch.
Her leather shopper has Rattan top handles, an open top, and one exterior zip pocket.
