Afternoon Bombshells and Bombers! Today’s #FashionBombshelloftheDay is @jessicapettway! Jessica Pettway, a Cali girl that considers herself ‘The Compton Bohemian’, has a chic style out of this world with her cute mini-me @Kaileecurls to dot over! While balancing her life as a mommy and wife, she’s also a blogger that provide countless of other bombshells with hair and style advice on her YouTube channel. Jessica darling, you’re oh so bomb!
Want to be a #BombshelloftheDay ? Email bombshell@fashionbombdaily.com with 5-10 pictures of 5-10 head to toe looks, along with a description of your style for a potential feature!
When we think of Hip-Hop, a culture that gave a voice to the voiceless, a cause to the rebels, and a harmonious fight within a community that was poverty stricken, it would be an insult to not mention the impact of one it’s pioneers Dapper Dan. In just short of two weeks on July 9th, Dapper Dan’s memoir Made In Harlem: A Memoir will hit the shelves and we’re ecstatic about it!
If most aren’t aware as they should be, the culture that is Hip-Hop, became a movement derived from the inner-city youth of New York that shaped innovators and originated most styles reflected in current modern day trends. Amongst the detrimental crack epidemic that hit the streets such as Harlem, which notably became the ‘Cocaine 80s’, hood legends that profited off of the rise of it, and artists within rap music too, turned to couturier and tailor Dapper Dan.
His twist within luxury brand’s logos, made it affordable, original, and fly for true hood allure. With his fashion serving as a reflectorial attempt of extravagance, he made the idea of “knockoffs” a thing you’d take pride in with his creative reproduction of it all.
And as profitable of a culture it is today, many before believed Hip-Hop to be a fad however, and a nuisance that has made nonsensical noise. Only being “trendy” and “chic” when you fast forward decades years later, seeing it in countless fashion magazines black people had to go to ropes to get truly recognized, and accredited in. But Hip-Hop has always been a reflection of the street’s true and raw reality.
Much of that is reflected in Dapper Dan’s story of being a prolific figure, that spearheaded a movement of self expression within fashion for the black community. But to know him as being a living legend, we must first know his full story in his own words. I’m sure you bombshells and bombers are anticipating it’s release like we are. Be sure to Pre-order here!
Vogue Italia came under fire this morning for posting the below image, conceived by artist Mous Lamrabat, which shows a black man wearing a reinterpretation of a Ku Klux Klan hood, equipped with a Nike swoosh.
The Ku Klux Klan also known as the KKK is a white supremacist hate group that terrorized African-Americans and minorities beginning in the late 1860’s and continued on well into the 50’s, 60’s, and beyond. With their trademark hoods, they left their marks with burning crosses, and underscored their mission of ‘purifying the American population,’ by lynching, murdering, and burning.
@MousLamrabat explained his position, saying, “KousKousKlan Fear is a tricky thing, what if we take symbols that fear us and bring it in a way that it becomes something we can smile at?”
But this is no smiling matter. The vestiges of this era of white supremacy still live on today, with nationalist rhetoric underscored by our own President. Minorities are still terrorized. We have not overcome–yet. This artistry is in poor taste.
Mous LamRabat must be aware, as he deleted his post while we were penning this piece. He replaced his hooded photo with that of a man with balloons in the place of his head, writing, “Maybe this is better than… I’m very sorry but ignorants won again…”
Over 10+ years of reporting on fashion foibles and racial insensitivity disguised as artistry, we often ponder: WHY? Why dredge up images of a dreadful past for amusement? Why do the models willingly participate? Why is our painful history, dotted with inhumane and cruel suffering, a sore scab that keeps getting picked off…in the name of fashion?
This past Saturday, I made my way down to Target at Brooklyn Junction to introduce shoppers to Girl + Hair, a new dermatologist designed hair care system designed to take care of natural hair, particularly under protective styles like wigs, weaves, or braids.
The product was created by Physician and Dermatologist resident Camille Verovic, Founder of Girl & Hair Under Hair Care. A lot of times, we can just slap a wig on our head and figure out nurturing our natural coils. Girl + Hair is the answer, introducing light products with low build up that smell fantastic.
Saturday afternoon, we handed out free samples to naturalists, gave away product, and interviewed each other!
Want to try? Visit GirlandHair.com and tell them I sent you.
… it seemed that many of you felt the overall style was more Hmm…than Hot!
@ChampagneStyyle wrote, “These BET Awards are looking like Fashion Nova,” @.Anglin decreed, “All these red carpet looks have been extremely disappointing…“, and @SadimsLady typed, “I’m disappointed in most of the looks I’ve seen thus far 😐”
After calling the red carpet a ‘disaster,’ she partnered with Costume Designer William Ivey Long to change the backdrops, populate the guest list with models, and gently offer her input on people’s looks (we don’t know the inner workings of the process, but it seems as if maybe celebs had to ‘ok’ their looks with Anna before they hit the red carpet). Look at Condola Rashad’s glow up from 2012 to 2017 (Images c/o Getty via Who What Wear).
Condola Rashad at the Tony Awards in 2012
Image: GettyCondola Rashad at the Tony Awards in 2017 Image: Getty
Wow!
While the BET Awards might not need that level of hand holding, would it hurt to at the very least insist on a uniform color scheme or provide people some guidelines so that they look their very best for their big moment?
What do you think? Should the BET Awards implement a dress code? Do they need a style intervention?
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*Hey BET, thank us later. And if you make a change next year, maybe just give us a little shout out:)
The annual BET Awards went down Sunday night where Black excellence in music, cinema, fashion, and more are recognized for their year’s work. Tyler Perry, Mary J. Blige, and Nipsey Hussle were all placed in the night’s spotlight as they were honored with Ultimate Icon Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Humanitarian Award, respectively. T.I. presented Nipsey Hussle’s Humanitarian Award which his family accepted on the late activist and rapper’s behalf. Bad gal Rihanna presented Mary J. Blige with her Life Achievement Award and afterwards, Mary delivered a show-stopping performance of bops from her discography. All in all, the night was filled with cultural excellence from host Regina Hall’s go-go opening to ending the night with the Black national anthem “Before I Let Go” performed by Frankie Beverly.
Of course, we cannot forget the looks from the award’s “blue” carpet which was meant to honor the late Nipsey Hussle. The celebs were showing up and showing out on the carpet and we’re here to supply you with the best looks. Based on your engagements and likes on Instagram, we’ve rounded up the top 10 looks from the 2019 BET Awards:
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Rihanna wore a look from her Fenty line to the 2019 BET Awards. Bomb!
Hot! Ayesha Curry wore Balmain paired with a Judith Leiber clutch and Tom Ford heels to the 2019 BET Awards, styled by Sam Saboura.
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Draya Michelle pushed through with a sexy Saint Laurent SS19 RTW look at the 2019 BET Awards!
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Justine Skye wore an Amen dress, Judith Leiber clutch, Neil Lane jewelry, and Vince Camuto heels to the 2019 BET Awards, styled by Ade Samuel. Here for it!
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Comedian Lala Milan graced the 2019 BET Awards carpet in Lavie by CK.
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Representing for the Bombers, Sinqua Walls wore a Gucci ensemble to the 2019 BET Awards.
What do you think, Bombers and Bombshells? Who was the best-dressed celebrity of the night?
Whew child! It’s gonna be a busy summer! If you’d like to book me for the Fall/Winter or 2020, email bookclairesulmers@gmail.com. Also, I need outfits for allll of this, so hit me up if you’d like me to represent your beauty, hair, or fashion brand💣 Ask and yes shall receive…#thebomblife
For Adrienne Bailon, it’s pretty effortless for her to look good; much less for a good price. Because she just knows what works for her amazing figure. Let’s not forget how she’s constantly on trend with the looks!
For the summer, monochromatic are definitely in and it’s proven within sporty looks provided by Fashion Nova, to set major tones. If you’re opting to go casual, their ‘I’m His Trophy’ lounge is your ultimate go to. You can pair it well with sneakers like Adrienne, or amp it a notch with stilettos. For a steal of $56, I promise you can’t go wrong!
Recently, the Fenty fashion house announced that they would be holding a pop-up shop in NYC along to present a new collection on June 19th. The latest drop will only be available from June 19th to June 30th online and at Soho’s The Webster store. Rihanna kept it spicy at the pop-up premiere in NY in a hot pink satin dress from the newest Fenty drop along with a new braided hairstyle.
Rihanna takes us on a trip through her immigrant roots with this latest drop as it fosters the ultimate island vibe. The incorporation tropical colors like teal and tangerine, aquatic prints, and the use of lightweight knits and satins all contribute to feels of an escape to paradise. Tank dresses, knit tops and skirts sets, satin dresses, the T-heel, halter neck dresses, twisted jewelry pieces, and a new sunglass silhouette called the Techno Mask make up the latest Fenty collection. Rihanna continues to highlight the female form through use of body-hugging fabrics and unique, yet feminine detailing in her pieces.
On July 10th, Fenty will be having a second drop which will feature more summer dress and new tees and continue to uphold the Barbados vibes from the first drop. Those who got the opportunity to see these tees have posted them on social media and fans even think the Bad Gal may be “trolling” with her one of her upcoming tee which says “No More Music”, playing around with the fact her fans have been begging for new music.
Shot by @renellaice
In anticipation for the second drop, Fenty’s newest pieces will surely have you in your summer feels and looking bomb at that. Stay tuned for more to come with Fenty and Rihanna.
Nothing is more exciting than seeing new fashion arrivals at your fave stores and the Fashion Bomb Daily Shop has some new pieces that will heat up your summer wardrobe. New pieces from our best-sellers Oyemwen and Sai Sankoh are in and you’re going to want to want to get your coins ready.
Oyemwen premiered two new pieces at Convos With Claire over the weekend and we added them to our shop in case you missed the festivities. New to our shop is the neon green Tulle Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress and the neon green Tulle Pants. Love the neon trend? Then, these are the perfect items for you.
Sai Sankoh came through with the summer essentials with two newly-added dresses: The Off The Shoulder Floral Dress and the Algeria Green Printed Snake Dress! These two pieces come in vibrant colorways and patterns and each feature a leg-baring slit, making it a stylish must-have for the season.
