Here Are the Biggest Trends of Spring 2019


We’ve all been waiting to ditch our heavy winter apparel for the light and breezy clothing of spring. Flowy tops and shorts are popping up as the temperatures get higher, and now is a great time to switch your wardrobe over with the latest trends. If you’re looking to stay ahead of the upcoming season, here are 5 looks you can rock this spring.

Animal Prints

Animal prints made a huge comeback in the past year. No longer tacky or overbearing, these statement pieces are a great way to accent pops of color. Pairing bold articles of animal print with solid blocks of color is a great way to stand out. This spring, try a classy look with a solid black sweater and a leopard print skirt. If you’re feeling edgier, give snakeskin print a try. The greys of snakeskin print match any color, and you can purchase the print on a variety of pieces. Flowy pants with a flared leg and animal print will keep you cool and fashionable for the upcoming months.

Leather

Leather is experiencing a similar comeback to animal prints. We saw leather everywhere at fashion week, and you can expect it to crop up everywhere this spring. If you want to get in on this fashion statement, you can invest in a couple of staple pieces that mix well with a variety of clothing. A black leather jacket is always a safe choice that can be worn with just about anything. If you’re feeling wild, look into a pair of black leather pants. These are great for a night out on the town, especially if you’re going for an effortless, high-fashion look.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses not only offer your eyes protection from the harsh sun, but they also provide an outlet for expression. Any look can be complemented with the right pair of sunglasses, and chic, vintage frames are all the rage right now. Cat-eye and round frames are making a comeback, and there are plenty of applications for these accessories. Go for thin frames with lighter tints to create the hippie boho look or go for thick frames if you’re feeling modern. Of course, you’ll need to ditch your prescription glasses to rock the sunnies, so consider buying contact lenses online.

Hippie

Get ready for a blast from the past, because the 60s–70s hippie look is back. Similar to the bohemian trend that’s been dominant lately, the hippie trend includes floral prints, flared bootleg jeans, and tie-dye. The bright colors and breezy styles are perfect for spring, so this is a perfect time to get your 70s on; a light blouse with florals and a flared arm will circulate plenty of air as temperatures rise, and you’re sure to get tons of compliments on a pair of worn-in bootcut jeans.

Pastel Everything

Of course, spring isn’t complete without a long line of pastel clothing. Baby blues and soft-spoken pinks will be a mainstay in spring trends this year, so get ahead of the game with pieces that you can wear in a multitude of ways. Light blues and pinks are always a safe bet, but branching out with yellows and greens can also be fun. Remember to keep your use of one color limited by pairing pastels with neutral pieces. This year, try pairing a pastel colored top with white jeans or invest in a pair of pastel pants that you can mix and match with a variety of neutral shirts.

Get ahead of the curve with these fashion tips this spring. Try to buy some statement pieces that include animal prints and leather or tone it down with classy sunglasses and soft pastels.

Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Jhenene L.

By Najaah Cooper (@luvnaj)

Our Fashion Bombshell Jhenene L. @Jhenene_9 is a fashion blogger and administration professional from NYC. She enjoys thrifting and finding vintage stylish items to add to her wardrobe. We love her cool and casual, laid back aura and how she perfectly picks an outfit to match her mood.

We want to see your style Bombers & Bombshells! To be featured submit 8-10 clear full-size photos, no collages to: submissions@fashionbombdaily.com or use the hashtag #fashionbombdaily to show off your bomb style!

Bomb Product of the Day: Shane Justin’s ‘Celebrity Suit’ !

Written by: Jennet Jusu | (@TheJusuQuench)

You can easily wear clothes on the daily, but Shane Justin is notorious for helping Bombshells present a look so luxurious, you’ll be heaps away from average. From glitzy to glimmered, colorful and timely on trend, he presents his customers with modish looks such as the ‘Celebrity Suit’ that’ll have you stand out in any room you strut in! For a slight splurge of $150, the suit is made out of stretch iridescent glitter, available only in silver and gold, with both containing silk accents. Like what you see? Find it here, Bombshells!


Adrienne Bailon Slayed in this Blush Fashion Nova Set!

For sure bombshell Adrienne Bailon has the ability to make us blush by simply wearing such a beautiful color as well! Donning Fashion Nova’s ‘Sassy Satin’ Suit Set, Adrienne elevates the heat in an outfit appropriate for business, an appearance, brunch or even a night out. It’s the sophistication we can appreciate here that matters the most. Made high waisted, a wide leg with an elastic waistband to tie the look together, this Bomb fit will only cost you $80! Find it here.

Aaliyah Jay Kept It Trendy in her White Fashion Nova Top!

Aaliyah Jay just piped up your average preppy look, and slayed with the help of Fashion Nova! Wearing the white ‘Serving You’ top, she serves us enough chicness to appreciate such a simple, yet Bomb, look. Cropped, with a front cut out, the back of this top includes the similar modish detail as well, that will cost you only $30, Bombshells! Find it here.

Angela Simmons Exclusive Editorial: “Nothing Was Handed to Me” + The Best Advice She Received from Reverend Run, Russell Simmons, and Kimora Lee

Angela Simmons is a boss.

If you are one of her 6 million followers on Instagram, you would see the levels to her grind. She gets up. She meets. She films. She boxes. She takes care of her adorable two year old son, Sutton Tennyson. She slays.

We all assume that after growing up with her and her family on TV with Run’s House, and watching her now as the star and executive producer of Growing up Hip Hop, that the 31-year-old Queens born Bombshell doesn’t really have to work. But she does. She says, “Nothing at all is handed to me. A lot of [people think], ‘Hey, because your uncle has, you have. Because your dad has, you have.’ It doesn’t work like that. I can’t make a phone call and be like, “Hey, wire me a couple million.’ I get up, I grind, I work, I do everything I need to do to be where I’m at, and I’ll continue to do that. From the outside in, people think that because I come from this Iconic Hip Hop Family, I have it easy. It doesn’t work like that. I work. I do what I do.”

What she has on tap: a new app called Purpose, a network focused on women empowerment. Built not Bought, a fitness initiative that offers workouts, tutorials, and nutrition programs so we can all aspire to slay the way she does in a swimsuit. And a new program called Pressure Makes Diamonds. She explains, “It’s one thing to go through something, it’s another to come through as something stronger. Life has taught me a lot. I’ve been through a lot. As long as you come through as that diamond instead of that coal, you’re great. That’s what I want to push to women. Don’t be afraid to talk about it. [Know that] you’re not alone. You’re not the only person going through it. “

In order to stay balanced, she leans heavily upon meditation, self help, and wise advice from her family.

The best piece of advice she’s received from her father, Reverend Run, “Do your best and forget the rest.” She adds, “My Dad is a great person to speak to, whenever you’re going through something. He always has pushed me [to be the best]. He’s a great positive influence.

The best piece of advice she’s received from her Uncle Russell Simmons? “Focus. Focus in on one thing versus doing many.”

Photo by: Karl Ferguson Jr. (www.karlfergusonjr.com)

What about Kimora? “She’s always been fun to watch and a good influence all around.”

Angela is certainly an inspiration herself. But does she feel successful? She says, “When you’re younger, success is wealth. For me, being mentally wealthy is more important than anything. We see people lose their lives from not being healthy. We see people lose their lives from just not having the right mental health. Success for me is when you’re winning mentally and spiritually. Success is being overall just well.”

Indeed. Follow Angela on Instagram (if you’re not already) @AngelaSimmons and be sure to tune in not Growing up Hip Hop on We TV.

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Evelyn Lozada Sizzled Poolside in Her Fashion Nova Bathing Suit

By: Morgan Smith (@muvamorgs)

Reality star, Evelyn Lozada, stunned and sizzled while chilling by the pool in a Fashion Nova swimsuit. She brought the heat and glam to pool (https://www.globosurfer.com/best-above-ground-pools/) at the same time in the “In The Deep” Swimsuit.

The “In The Deep” one-piece bathing suit is available Fashion Nova for $19.99. This sexy one-piece is complete with cross-over and mesh detailing which is sure to turn heads at the beach or pool. Love what you see? Be an absolute Bombshell in the “In The Deep” bathing suit and get yours here.

Draya Michele Gave Us Effortless Slay in Her Fashion Nova Dress

By: Morgan Smith (@muvamorgs)

Draya Michele graced the ‘gram with yet another effortless slay in her Fashion Nova for a night out! She gave us chic street style in the Fashion Nova “Come My Strings Dress“.

The “Come Pull My Strings” Dress is available on FashionNova for a steal of $34.99! The satin dress features ruched drawstrings which allows the dress to be shortened or elongated for a mini or maxi style. It is also complete with spaghetti straps and cowl neck detailing as chic touches. Other color choices include black, lime, and taupe.

Would you cop or drop, Bombshells?

The State of Fashion May 2019: Cardi B x Fashion Nova, Rihanna x LVMH, The Movement Towards Global Fashion

What a time to be alive.

Mere days after Cardi B’s blockbuster Fashion Nova collection raked in $1 million in one day, LVMH has announced Rihanna’s Fenty brand as their newest fashion acquisition, making Rihanna the first black woman at the helm of an LVMH maison (LVMH, which stands for Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy,  is a French multinational luxury goods conglomerate headquartered in Paris that owns Louis Vuitton, Dior, Givenchy, Fendi, Celine and a host of other brands). Over the past 13 years, as publishers, we’ve seen a shift towards more points of view and a respect for all contributions–regardless of background.

The State of Fashion? A full on embrace of hip hop and the urban culture that has set the tone and the soundtrack of our lives for decades.

It all seemed to kick off earlier this month, as we celebrated architects Misa Hylton and Dapper Dan at the Tribeca Film Festival with the documentary Remix: Hip Hop x Fashion. The film delves into the indelible impact that hip hop has had on self expression, particularly the impact of women’s brash boldness in style. The documentary focuses on Misa Hylton, the creative eye behind the looks of style icons Lil Kim, Missy Elliott, Mary J. Blige, and others.

Lil’ Kim, Misa Hylton Brim, Mary J Blige

Just a few days later, the Olympics of Style aka the Met Gala took place. Attendees were told to adhere to a ‘Camp’ dress code, which refers to anything unnatural, artificial, or over the top. While the term was coined by Susan Sontag, the movement was made a reality by Black Drag Queens, a fact not lost on Pyer Moss and Lena Waithe who paid deference to them on the red carpet (the back of Waithe’s suit boasted the phrase, “Black Drag Queens Invented Camp.” The lines on their suits were lyrics from songs by  Nipsey Hussle, Tupac, Nas, Drake, Meek Mill, J. Cole, and Kendrick Lamar. The absolute cherry on top were the tiny face sculptures of these famous rappers made by @JohnnyNelsonJewelry, used as buttons).

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The aforementioned (Lil Kim, Mary J Blige, Missy, heck even Black Drag Queens) set the stage so that women like Cardi B and Rihanna could take the fashion crown.

From the beginning, Cardi B set out to be a fashion icon, and has taken the world by storm. The other night, at the Met Gala, she easily won best dressed with her dramatic Thom Browne gown, which encompassed the night’s theme in a bold fashion.

Days later, she paired down to a white skirt suit equipped with revealing zips and a neon onesie to celebrate her 2nd collection with rapidly growing fast fashion brand, Fashion Nova. The collection sold out quickly, raking in millions. The woman is on a roll.

Though we missed Rihanna at the Met Gala, we almost knew she had something up her sleeve. The Bajan princess who has been our Fashionista of the Year for decades has collaborated with LVMH on a line, making her the first black woman at the helm of the historic fashion power house. We’ve seen her selling power though her collections with Puma and with her Beauty line. Now it’s time for the Rihanna takeover.

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These Bombshells show that anything is possible. And whether you’re from the Bronx or Barbados, if you have a distinct point of view and express yourself boldly and unapologetically, the fashion world will be at your fingertips.

A tendency perhaps frowned upon in the past, but now wholeheartedly embraced.

What do you think is the State of Fashion?

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Rihanna Will Be the First Black Woman at the Helm of an LVMH Maison with Fenty Brand

By: Morgan Smith (@muvamorgs)

Earlier this year, there was much talk about Rihanna and LVMH’s future business together for a potential fashion house by the celebrity entrepreneur. Rihanna confirmed the news this morning by posting “@fenty” on her Instagram story which lead you to a Fenty brand page with a blue and white “Fenty” logo. She also stated in a post, “big day for the culture. Thank you Mr. Arnault for believing in this little girl from the left side of an island, and for giving me the opportunity to grow with you at @LVMH. This is proof that nothing is impossible. Glory to be God.” So, get your coins together for Rihanna’s new fashion ventures as she will now be operating her own fashion house under LVMH.

The Fenty brand will feature ready-to-wear fashion and accessories from sunglasses to jewelry. We’ve spotted already caught a glimpse of her sunglasses, but remember Rihanna’s iconic yellow dress from her Fenty Beauty influencer party in London? No fashion publication, not even Fashion Bomb Daily, was able to identify the brand or designer of the dress. The dress is said to be a Fenty dress as the sleeve possessed a logo which had the word “Fenty” in a unique font. Will this be apart of the collection?

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Rih in Fenty sunglasses

Though Rihanna already has business with LVMH as her Fenty Beauty line operates under the company, she is making history and breaking boundaries with this new fashion label. According to the Business of Fashion, Fenty is now the first fashion house launched from the ground since Christian Lacroix in 1987. Not to mention, Rihanna is now the first woman and create an original brand at LVMH and the first Black woman at the top of an LVMH brand.

The first collection for the Fenty brand is set to release on May 22nd in Paris. The brand is anticipated to be as huge and successful as the Fenty Beauty line and will continue to uphold Rihanna’s values of diversity and inclusion.