Happy Friday eve! For this week, our Fashion Bomb Kid is Phoenix Ariya aka @thephoenixariya from Washington, DC!

Phoenix is 1 years old, 12 months to be exact, and she is a baby brand ambassador from the DMV!

Her mom, @feleciamoniqueblog, states: “she enjoys shopping with mommy, wearing big bows, dancing, and spending time with her family.”

We also couldn’t resist Phoenix’s big, beautiful smile and natural hair which she loves to adorn with headwraps and bows.

We’re always searching for the next Fashion Bomb Kid! Submit 5-10 different looks of your mini Bomber or Bombshell via DM to @fashionbombkids or simply tag us in your pics for a chance to be our next Fashion Bomb Kid.

It seems that marble prints will never get old. Since it keeps evolving, the majority of fashion fanatics love to embrace them. At the same time, fashion designers are incorporating splashes of different colors to marble patterns. These patterns have undoubtedly revolutionized the monochromatic and traditional textures that have been celebrated for long.  

We are talking black and white marble textures that were all the rage in the fashion world in the past.  However, you probably have seen the advent of radiant marbleized textures on the ramps of spring 2016. Not to mention, these prints have carved out an extremely stylish space among the season’s raging trends. 

That said, most of the fashion designers favor the oh-so-amazing marble textures. Apart from clothing, these incredible patterns are widely used in designing jewelry and accessories. 

Marble Graphics Patterns Are all the Rage Today

So, marble is all the rage in the fashion world today! From scarves and skirts to clutches and leggings, you will find a large number of wearable embracing marble prints. If you are one of the fashion geeks, you probably have seen marble prints popping on different accessories and clothing. This emerging trend gives you a unique mix of attractive patterns and beautiful colors to obsess over for fall. It is a time to bid a goodbye to those old summer floral patterns and fill your closet with marble-patterned clothing.

Oceanic Blues

Marble does not have to be black and white always; the recent collection shows a variety of patterns blended in different colors.  Imagine a fit-and-flare dress having a mix of intergalactic and ocean marble patterns, does not it look jaw-dropping? 

Then, the dreamy blue hues printed on any high-low dress look oh-so-amazing. You can put such a dress on while you lounge around at your best friend’s home. The dreamy blue marble pattern will let you embrace your inner tranquility, making you feel relaxed.

Swirly Bright Hues

How about swirly marble patterns accentuating different bright colors on leggings? Or maybe the same pattern goes perfectly with a marbled cropped jacket, you never know. Even a voluminous-shape will look amazingly attractive with such marble motifs. Whether you get these leggings or a cropped jacket, the bright marble patterns will surely spice up your workouts! These clothing are classy enough to rock even after the gym.  

Not only the clothing but you can find these amazing marble textures on a variety of accessories, including clutch, wristwatch, and much more. When it comes to marbled-clutch, you will be startled with its breathtaking looks. Especially when presented on natural leather, you will be astonished enough to see how the marble graphic print has made the product extremely unique. 

Dreamy Pink Blends

The industry has not stopped to amaze you. You will find a list of products to embrace incredible marble patterns; you will find a variety of marble textures in ballet flats. The pink hues blended with black marble texture are a dreamy graphic pattern that will startle you with its perfect looks. Not to mention, these prints give any product a major facelift. 

The soothing colors featured as swirly marble patterns with a pink background are ideal for every woman looking for something feminine yet fabulous. Not to mention, marble textures blended with pink hues are quite versatile and never looks boring. At the same time, these patterns accentuate every type of accessory that you wear. 

Stellar Silhouettes

The black and white marble texture never goes out of trend. A chiffon blouson with black and white marble texture is a perfect option to wear when you have night-out plans. You will be surprised to see how much chic and stylish it looks. You can get more information at Fashion Adict.

Not a big fan of clothing featuring marble textures? What about grabbing an accessory boasts unique patterns. It is something perfect for you, especially if you are in high-school or fond of traveling. We are talking about a backpack with a white and black marble design. Believe it or not, this will go to accentuate every outfit! Goes for both male and female, this type of backpack will certainly make you stand out in your social circle! 

If you want to stick to the traditional marble print, then these silhouettes blended marble textures clothing is a perfect option for you to wear. 

Magnificent Marble Mix

While the fall is just around the corner, it is the best time to do you preps! Since you have been planning to fill your closet with marbleous clothing, you might want the patterns and colors other than the ones discussed above. Well, the fashion designers have strived enough to create marble textures that are just out of this world. You can find a host of marble patterns and colors by taking a look here.

The good news is you can find the products that will make you feel like ‘it is made only for me.’ In other words, the designers have put their best efforts to blend the patterns in a variety of ways, so that every fashion geek finds something for them. 

From midi skirts to men’s shirts featuring mix marble patterns with soothing colors, you can find a great collection that best fits this summer-fall season. Whether women pair it with high heels or men wear with sneakers, such mix textures will look gorgeously amazing. You will also find many other muted colors mixed with the dreamy marble textures, which ensure to keep your appearance classy.

The Marbleous Trend Everywhere!

Until recently, the marble textures on fashion products have not had been as much popular as they are today. If you start noticing gradually, you will see the marble prints are everywhere! They are not limited to the fashion world or interior designing; in fact, the web designers have started incorporating them. 

Once widely used for home décor, the unique stone has made its way to the fashion world in a very surprising way. However, it seems like there is still a lot to dig when it comes to the marbleous trend. So, stay tuned to know more about how this trend is evolving.

It’s usually “Better in the Bahamas”, but the past two weeks for my country have been a nightmare; a nightmare we’ve all been desperately trying to wake up from.  However, every time our eyes open, the reality hits us not only visually, but on an emotional level too grandiose to quantify.  On September 1st, Hurricane Dorian made landfall on a group of major islands referred to as The Abacos.  With sustained winds of 185 miles per hour, and the islands lying below sea level, storm surges quickly engulfed the islands in sea water, flooding homes, washing anchored yachts at the marinas ashore.  Cars floating aimlessly about the streets, and worst of all, forceful winds not only destroying the roofs of people’s homes, but swiftly whisking away persons to their deaths who dared to brave the howling storm in an attempt to escape the rising water levels inside their houses.  Some even drowned, with nowhere to escape.  Courageous civilians in motorboats and those mounted on jet-skis rode around neighborhoods to help those trapped in the attics of their homes escape during the passage of Hurricane Dorian’s eye.  From those who’ve lived through it, the stories seem endless and even more horrifying each time you hear a different one.

For those in Grand Bahama, the stories are much too similar, as the storm moved westward a day later and battered the island for 36 hours, still a category 5 hurricane.  The stories are far too harrowing to detail. The images, news reports, and videos we’ve all seen can strongly attest to that.  But with about 70,000 (out of a population of a little less than half a million) Bahamian residents displaced after losing everything, the country is in dire straights and in need of major assistance after an estimated $7 billion in damages and about 90% of both these islands left in utter ruins.

There has already been an overwhelming amount of love and support from major conglomerates a few of our islands have had deep relationships and business ties with for decades.  Donations from Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Cruises, and Carnival Cruise Line have helped to evacuate, feed, and temporarily house thousands of displaced survivors. Our sister Caribbean countries have all pitched in to provide aide, support, and relief items to those in need.  The US Coast Guard in conjunction with the British Royal Navy and our own Royal Armed Forces were pivotal in evacuating survivors and getting them to shelter after Dorian subsided.  Even a few of our favorite celebs like Lenny Kravitz, Klay Thompson, Lil Duval (all three with deep Bahamian roots), Rihanna, Machel Montano, Michael Jordan, and Ludacris among many others have started relief efforts and foundations for a country that is forever grateful.  

Global tennis phenom, Serena Williams was even snapped volunteering at a shelter in New Providence, where the majority of survivors fled to.

Though many of the companies and a few of the celebrities who have opened their hearts with an immeasurable amount of compassion have received a distasteful amount of negative criticism, when loved ones can describe to you what it means to have to literally run through blinding white mist and hissing winds to try to save not only their own lives, but the lives of their children and disabled or sickly parents, you come to understand that any little bit helps those with nothing left.  You also come to understand what survivors of Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana and Hurricane Harvey in Texas had to endure. Whether it’s through donating goods, clothes or money; whether it’s through volunteering; whether it’s through visiting the other fourteen beautiful major islands that weren’t affected to continue to stimulate the economy, there are tons of ways you can help should your hearts move you to do so.

You can still swim with the pigs and enjoy the tranquil waters of the Exuma Cays. 

You can still enjoy horseback rides, pineapple picking, and the pink sandy shores on the beaches surrounding Eleuthera. 

You can still swim with the sharks or take some amazing underwater shots off the coasts of Bimini, go bonefishing with the boys of Bair’s Lodge in South Andros, and deep sea dive in Dean’s Blue Hole in Long Island. 

You can still visit the Baha Mar resort in Nassau or the Atlantis on Paradise Island, as well as visit some historical monuments peppered throughout both islands. Take a foodie tour of Nassau and eat to your heart’s content. Mas with us every May for Bahamas Carnival and take in the ornate costumes, thunderous beating of goatskin drums, and flawless choreography every Boxing Day and New Year’s Day for Junkanoo.  

Though we’ve been bruised and battered, though the ominous presence of a literal dark cloud still lingers over us long after it’s passed, contrary to popular belief, we’re still here, as resilient as we can be, #bahamasstrong, and still open for visitors.

If you’d like to help, but not sure where to start, find out if your local Bahamian embassy, high commission or consulate is participating in any relief efforts for survivors by clicking for a list of their locations around the world here.
You can also donate to reputable organizations like the Bahamas Red Cross, being one of many, or send relief supplies to survivors at shelters through Amazon, who has also been pivotal in getting much needed items to displaced survivors.

Despite the warnings and precautions taken, no one could’ve predicted the ongoing tragedy that would ensue, especially since nothing like this has ever happened to the Bahamas before. However, despite the many challenges, setbacks, and crises we’ve faced as a nation from this natural disaster, now, we can only learn from this ordeal and move Forward, Upward, Onward Together.

Singer Mya showed off her curves in a recent Instagram post where she was rocking this black knit Fashion Nova dress as she geared up for the upcoming Girls’ Cruise reunion! Fashion Bomb Daily always has the info on all things dealing with celebrity style and fashion, so you know we have the deets on how to achieve this look!

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Mya heated up Instagram with Fashion Nova’s Knit With Love One Shoulder Maxi Dress, styled by @atibanewsome. This one shoulder knit dress comes in black and off white and features a see-through knit detailing and high slit, making it perfect for vacay in the islands. Available in sizes XS to 3X, this knit dress also comes complete with a belt for an even more bomb vacay look. Snag this dress for $34.99 and slay your next vacation!

Good Afternoon, Bombshells! Today our #BombshelloftheDay is miss Ash Forde (@itsashforde) from East Orange, NJ!

This lovely fashionista is inspired by fashion icons such as Lady Gaga, Tracee Ellis Ross, Rihanna, Kate Moss, and Gwen Stefani to name a few.

Ash describes her style to be “…a bit of everything in one. Whether it’s sporty, street, chic, girly, cosplay, haute couture boho, stage performance, runway couture, modern day, etc. …”

“Basically all in one. I say that because pretty much I like to take a piece of everything combining them together to really express me you know …”

“I don’t necessary grab one garment and just throw on any accessory. I’m always adding to it and I also think about scenery for me to capture my outfit for content.”

Welp! I’ll be the first to say I am loving each and every look you present your dearest followers, Ash. You’re totally bomb! Comment your thought on this Bombshell below!

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.

Custo Dalmau, with his keen eye for details, has managed to transcend his SS20 collection to reflect the modern woman who makes statements within her wardrobe like no other. Aside from the sweet patterning and explosive colors to magnify each look, this collection is for the domineering, sexy and fiery woman; let the record show she’s anything but average. 

It’s to note the designer opted to bring forth individuality and strength through his pieces. Custo Barcelona showcases extremity with desirable spice to properly accredit true Spanish flare. 

From geometrical cutting, sharp lines and fun fringe accents, we’re presented a cross between playful and experimental. The most jaw-dropping detail that’s so pleasing to the eye is the jacquards and how Dalmau managed to insinuate a figure through proper styling and figure hugging choices of textures, designs, and colors of choices. This is definitely a collection like no other! What say you, Bombers and Bombshells? Comment your thoughts!

Photos Courtesy of: Custo Barcelona

A few days ago, my colleague Carlos casually asked what I was doing on Wednesday at 8pm. I told him I was free, but he didn’t expound or offer any details. Even up until the date and time, I did not know I was going to see Slave Play, and new take on the intersection of race and sexuality created by Yale graduate and playwright Jeremy O. Harris. Harris told The Root, “Since 1992, we haven’t had a revival of a black play on Broadway that wasn’t written by August Wilson or Lorraine Hansberry. People don’t realize how long our history is and how many disparate questions we’ve asked in those spaces.”

I’ve gone to Broadway plays more this month than I have at any time during my tenure in New York (which is more than 12 years). A few weeks ago, I went to see Hamilton, which I LOVED. Not too long after, I was invited to Drunk Shakespeare, which was fine. But with Slave Play, I left feeling bemused, but confused, torn but triumphant. I experienced a range of emotions I couldn’t quite put my finger on, which I think Jeremy O. Harris intends: love it or hate it, this play will make you FEEL in ways you never expected or imagined before.

As the name ‘Slave Play‘ hints, the production touches on a time when Africans were enslaved in America. But instead of focus on the chains and whips, Harris hones in on a tabu subject: sexuality and the myriad ways it was undoubtedly expressed on the plantation.

The play opens up on a mirrored stage, with an imposing white plantation reflected in the background. A slave girl named Kaneisha–a chocolate woman with full hair and a curvaceous body that can be seen even under her ‘Antebellum’ style dress–walks onto the scene, and begins sweeping the floor. She sweeps, dutifully…. until Rihanna’s song “Work” jams in. And with a flash of light, Kaneisha goes from a sweeping slave to a twerking dancehall queen, raising her multilayered skirts to reveal a bandaged knee, and gathering her clothes to accentuate her round buttocks. As Rihanna cuts off, Kaneisha goes back to sweeping–Rihanna back on, Kaneisha is twerking. It was riotous, unexpected, and hysterical. From that moment, I knew the play wouldn’t be like any Broadway play I had ever seen before.

The scene ends with a white overseer, Jim, lightly harassing Kaneisha, telling her to eat off the floor…then twerk on the floor. This all eventually leads to an uncomfortable simulated sex scene. And the play continues in this vein for two and a half hours.

What follows are many cringe worthy moments: There is a big black dildo used on a mixed race man–by a white woman. Two men kiss, lick, and wrestle with each other while wearing Calvin Klein underwear. We see a man’s bare buttocks and penis. One of the final acts of the play features a rape style sex scene, that was so uncomfortable to watch that the woman behind me loudly declared that she had seen enough and that she was leaving. Call me a prude, but I was also not ready. As I look at my Playbill today, the middle inside two pages have traces of lipstick and makeup from me lifting the booklet to cover my face and my eyes throughout. Slave Play was raw, real, and uncensored.

Harris’s work boldly explores race relations through the lens of black and white romantic relationships, with many different factors thrown into the mix: age, sexuality, and the range between black, brown, and white. There is a lot of psychobabble (it turns out the first scene and others are apart of a ‘Antebellum Sex Experiment’ three modern day couples have chosen to partake in). The first hour of the play is the role play, the remaining 1.5 hours ‘processes’ what we just saw via two psychiatrists guiding the couples (and the audience) through their feelings.

Sound complex? It was. And long. And while other plays had me standing, cheering, and wiping tears from my eyes, Slave Play took me on an emotional rollercoaster so dynamic that by the end, I didn’t know how to feel.

There aren’t that many black productions that make it to Broadway. Jeremy O. Harris, who spoke before and after the play, is very aware of what this moment means for the culture and for history (he and his team are compiling a website that traces the racial track record of Broadways plays since the beginning).

It is admirable that Harris has taken his show to the top, received glowing reviews from the New York Times, and has played to full houses (last night’s audience was 800 strong and intentionally majority black). Apparently Rihanna is a fan–Harris read a few text messages she sent to him as she was watching the play a few days ago. Even she seemed shocked (yet titillated) by the nudity.

The dildos, licking, and borderline rape scenes are not for everyone. I’m all for discussions of race in creative ways. This was not my cup of tea, but it might be yours.

Learn how you can see it for yourself and get tickets at SlavePlayBroadway.com.

Get my dress at Ashhsa.com. Heels at FashionBombDailyShop.com.

You are getting ready for a night out on the town with your best girls. You got your freakum dress on. Your killer heels have been dusted off and looking on point. What completes your outfit? The perfect clutch bag.

Italian luxury brand Rosantica design the most intricate and glamorous clutch bags around. From spherical beauties to box shaped classics, this designer brand has it all. Using glistening crystals, oversized pearls, delicate gold chains and even feathers, it is hard to decide which bag to splurge on!

With fans such as Queen Bee, it’s easy to see why everyone is looking to add a Rosantica glittering bag to their collection. Adding an air of sophistication to any outfit, these designer clutches have officially been added to our wish lists.

P.S they also do jewelry. You’re welcome.

Which style is your fav?

Draya Michele kept it flawless and cozy on the ‘gram in a white satin top which she scored at Fashion Nova!

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Draya was rocking Fashion Nova’s satin Girl In Another City Top which is available for $34.99. This top features a buttoned up front and pintucked detailing and comes in a wide size range of XS to 3X, catering to all of our Bombshells! Pair with high waisted blue jeans and a pair of clear heels for a chic look, snag your top here.

Convos with Claire is coming to DC on Saturday, October 26th (get your tickets at CWCDMV.eventbrite.com)! Want to know what to wear? Pop a cute tailored blazer on with a pair of jeans, and add fun accents like statement $279 I am Jennifer Le sandals.

Get the look below:

What do you think?

Set by @AsStyledbyJr