Happy Friday, folks!
Last night, I hosted a screening of Jennifer Lopez’s new movie, Second Act!

A select group of Convos with Claire VIP guests, friends, and fashion insiders like Ty Hunter, Larissa Muehleder, Camara Aunique, Ivan Rey, and more made their way to Bryant Park Hotel to munch on popcorn while taking in J. Lo’s new fun flick!

The whole concept of a 2nd Act certainly resonated with me! Since our Instagram snafu in May, I have been forced to change directions and embrace a new path, which includes public speaking, E Commerce, and hosting! Similarly, the movie follows a woman as she makes some mistakes that put her in the position to learn more about herself and reach heights she never knew she could. It was a heart warming flick, and everyone agreed that it was really good! Check out the trailer below:

For the night, I skewed comfy in a Haus of Shea sequined top and new Claire Jeans by LTD Creations. Get them at FashionBombDailyShop.com!

In 2019, we plan on having an even more diverse offering of events: from pop up shops to movie nights, and yes, of course, Convos with me.

Wishing you all a fabulous Holiday Season, blessings, love, and light.

Smootches!
*Be sure to check out Second Act, in theaters December 21st!

Get tickets here.
Images: @NykiElle

Written by: Jennet Jusu (@TheJusuQuench) | Fashion Bomb Intern

Perhaps, an outfit can have its own soundtrack. Because according to Farren Jean Andréa, if those clothes can talk, they’d say what the striking presence of a woman wouldn’t have to. Which would be something along the lines of  ‘yes, you want this, but just know it’s not easy to look this good, either’. Even if she makes it look effortless. Responsible for making the baddest gal Rihanna, look good and come politically correct at the same damn time, the Hillary Clinton tee worn by the Barbadian pop star in midst of election season, was his moment made. And to think it all started by strategic branding as well as a conscious and bold slide into some DMs. Andréa’s main objective is to personify the makings of ‘Da Baddest B*tch’, world to Trina (who according to him helped raised him), with music assisting him as a foundational guide. Because the saying, ‘It’s not always what you know, but who you know’, stands true.

 With the thought in mind that he’d build a brand that showcases originality, and signature style, Andréa first priority is showcasing the liberation of women and their right to feel sexy, look sexy, and embody their femininity to the fullest. Unapologetically. He doesn’t have a strong following of supporters, with his vision of styling respected by accident. It’s his authenticity, and the art within the hustle, that has granted him opportunities to continue growing and evolving.

Just a simple DM from the watchful eye of Rihanna, that peeped his poppin’ power of curating looks together on Twitter, was the first spark to fuel Andréa’s power. Following another DM from him, which he considers his biggest moment to really catapult his career, given to Bella Hadid. Banking on the power of persuasion and finesse, it led to her being his Vampire Princess for Paper Magazine, after a promise to both parties involved, he can make it happen; which a Rihanna over followed with a ‘Ghetto-Goth’ and ‘Street Gore’, aesthetic. Grounds for a round of applause and a jaw drop, it’s full proof of not only Farren Jean Andréa’s genius, but just how far a belief in a vision and in yourself can take you oh, so far. As a stylist, creative director, and designer on a steadfast journey to the top, I think it’s safe to say we can expect even more iconic moments. With a banji beat, accompanied by a fiery force of a strong woman lyrics, on standby. 

By Limsan Boulter (@limo_x) for Fashion Bomb Daily

Kylie Jenner, love her or hate her you must admit the girl knows how to seize a good opportunity. Back in the day when she first experimented with her lip fillers and got everyone talking about it, what did she do?  Released a gold mine of a lip kit product, snowballing into a global cosmetics empire and officially initiating the trend of matte liquid lipstick.

Brands such as Huda Beauty, Anastasia Beverly Hills and TooFaced (and of course, King Kylie) all have been the top go-to’s when it comes to the long-lasting liquid lip product.

Kylie Cosmetics have since expanded their product offering to include eyeshadows, eyeliner, glitter shadows, highlighters and more recently, a new line of lip glosses. The High Gloss collection dropped at the start of November, with a recent announcement of a restock on @KylieCosmetics Instagram feed – showing just how popular her glosses are.

This isn’t the first lip gloss that Kylie released, she had previously tested the waters by including some glosses in her birthday and holiday collections, as well as her collaboration with BFF Jordyn Woods teasing the first High Gloss shades: Partner in Crime and 23. Now, her glosses are one of the most popular items across the entire brand.

She’s not the only one. Enter Rihanna, one of the first products she released as part of her now legendary Fenty Beauty line was Gloss Bomb. A one-size-fits-all sheer nude-rose gloss dream to give your lips that Fenty Glow, one of her best sellers when Fenty Beauty debuted last September. For the annual Diamond Ball that Rihanna hosts every September, saw the release of a special line of diamond inspired goods – including the second Gloss Bomb shade ‘Diamond Milk’. Fast forward to December and Gloss Bomb has a new sister, a petal pink color called Fu$$y.

The lip gloss has been remastered. That sticky, almost heavy-feeling lip glosses of the 90’s are over. It’s all about hydrating, comfortable formulas and a mirror shine giving your lips that plump pout look that Ms Jenner would be proud of.

Whether it is clear, glittery or richly pigmented color, it’s safe to say that the glossy lip look is not going anywhere.

Some of our other favorite glosses:

 

Do you like the revamp of lip gloss? Will you be switching your matte lipsticks for gloss? What is your favorite brand?

 

By: Morgan Smith (@muvamorgs) for Fashion Bomb Daily

 

In May of this year, we all witnessed the marriage of the Duchess and Duke of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in the United Kingdom. With it being a royal wedding, it was nothing less than extraordinary and all-out glamourous with A-list celebrity guest list including Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, Victoria and David Beckham, Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre, and Priyanka Chopra. Everyone watches royal and celebrity weddings for one thing…the wedding dress. Everyone is waiting in anticipation to see what the bride wears, who designed it, and how it looks on her. Meghan Markle’s 16-foot long veil brushed the church steps, accenting her elegant and unforgettable custom Givenchy wedding dress and it seems like the world’s been obsessed with her style ever since that moment.

 

So let’s take a look at the Duchess’s best style moments of 2018!

 

The Royal Wedding: Markle wore a Givenchy wedding dress with a 16-foot long veil which was embroidered with the signature flowers which represented the countries of the British Commonwealth.

 

The Royal Reception: Meghan Markle wore a classy, yet flattering Stella McCartney dress for her reception dress

 

First solo royal engagement: Meghan Markle wore a custom made Givenchy dress by Claire Waight Keller, artistic director of Givenchy, with a Givenchy bag accompanied by Queen Elizabeth II

 

The Queen’s 92nd Birthday Celebration: The day was filled with many festivities from a parade to the annual Trooping the Colour. Meghan Markle was seen in a custom two piece Carolina Herrera set and Philip Treacy hat for the day’s activities.

A regular day of royal duties in Scotland: Meghan was spotted in a Burberry coat partnered with a Strathberry bag for a day of duties in Scotland. 

Commonwealth Reception: Markle wore an Altuzarra dress topped with a Camilla and Marc blazer, Oroton bag, and Tamara Mellon heels as she attended the Commonwealth reception.

Two-Day Trip to Ireland: Meghan was seen wearing a bespoke (made to order) Roland Mouret dress on her and Prince Harry’s two-day trip to Ireland. 

Church Service at Westminster Abbey: For church service, Markle kept it sophisticated and elegant with an Amanda Wakeley coat, Stephen Jones beret, Mulberry bag, and Manolo Blahnik shoes.

 

Titanic Belfast visit: Meghan and Prince Harry took a trip to Belfast, Ireland to visit the Titanic Belfast. Meghan Markle wore a Greta Constantine skirt, Victoria Beckham sweater, Mackage coat, Manolo Blahnik heels

 

British Fashion Awards 2018: Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance to present Clare Waight Keller with the British Womenswear Designer of Year award in a bespoke one shoulder Givenchy dress.

 

By Limsan Boulter (@limo_x) for Fashion Bomb Daily

It was the ‘it’ bag of Instagram, Cult Gaia’s Ark bamboo clutch took over all our feeds with celebrities and fashion bloggers alike posing up a storm with the must-have half moon bag.

Founded in 2014 by Jasmin Larian with a $7000 investment from her father (the creator of Bratz dolls, Isaac Larian) Cult Gaia has quickly gained a massive following and devoted fans. Their Instagram page (@cultgaia) currently has over 332k followers, and growing.

Following the success of the brand’s uniquely structured bags, Cult Gaia has since expanded their line to include jewellery, clothes and shoes.

Cult Gaia celebrated its’ first runway show recently on the tennis court of the family’s Frank Gehry-designed home. Using sculptor Angela Neman’s work as set pieces (who is also Jasmin’s mother), the Resort 2019 collection features summer-ready sundresses, feminine 2-pieces and elegant flowing gowns using eye-catching motifs and fabrics. The brand collaborated with Brazilian artist Lane Marinho to create an exclusive print which was used for various garments in the line. 

Our favorites from the collection include this fringed, sarong style Natalia gown ($948)

This ombre tassel bag, Angelou (2 sizes available $318/$338)

This off-the-shoulder, sheer sleeved Cosette gown ($1,198)

Let’s not forget the men, Cult Guy has also been born. Combining style and comfort for the sun-loving, fashion forward man.

Shop the collection now at CultGaia.com

What do you think of the latest collection? Which Cult Gaia bag will be the next ‘it’ accessory? 

 

Fashion is a form of self-expression; it is the easiest way you can communicate to those around you without having to speak.

On the other hand, self grooming caters for the things you do to make your appearance clean and neat i.e brushing your teeth, shaving, taking care of your beard, cutting nails and so much more.

 

These two might look alike but they are completely different – though to be a fully styled up man / woman, you have to be both well dressed and groomed. It will carry no meaning to wear an expensive designer shirt/dress when your personal hygiene is poor. Grooming is more personalized, the community around you might not notice it as it would be with fashion but it is more important than fashion.

 

BENEFITS OF BEING STYLISH:

• Sign Of Self-Improvement:- When you wear clothes that fit you very well and suit your status, that will be a great step towards self-improvement. A good example is a Movie Star by the names of Michael B Jordan (star in a movie called CREED) who has become a new face of COACH MENSWEAR – he managed to get this role because of his fame and great taste for fashion. Being stylish and well groomed won him lots of social followers around the globe (with over 1,142,095 facebook followers & 1,000,000 twitter followers). Looking stylish shows people around you that you have transformed from bad to better, it wins their trust and their perception towards you will always be positive. Another great example is Sean Combs ”Puff Daddy” – one of the most successful American rappers, his stylish, confident and powerful.

 

• Good Sign That You Take Care Of Your Self:- Every time you dress well and present yourself in a fashionable manner – you send a message to people that you take great care of yourself and those around you. In a nutshell – it helps you create a positive image which breaks barriers that would have blocked you on your way to success.

 

• Shows That Your Confident:- I do always get that self awesomeness when I wear something great – not necessarily that it has to be expensive, but not cheap at the same time. Choosing and matching the right outfit will make you look adorable. Once in a while you will hear people say ”I WANT TO DRESS LIKE SO & SO”. They drive that confidence from you. Some fashion styles / trends command self-confidence, you have to believe in yourself in-order to pull off certain trends and people around you will always say that you’re bold.

 

• Indicates That You Pay Attention To Detail:- Fashion is all about paying attention to details. Right from color contrast, cloth fitting, prints and designs in the fabric, finishing of the fabric, weather condition, time of the day, activities of the day and so much more. Just a few people can pay attention to all those details, so a few who can are highly respected.

 

• Earns You Respect From The Community:- By default people get attracted to smart people. You have to dress well and at the same time act smart. Combining these two factors will earn you lots of respect from people around you.

 

• Gets You The Right Attention:- If you’re the kind of person who likes attention, being fashionable can get you all the attention you need. People love beautiful things, so if you become the center of beauty & style – all eyes will be on you.

 

BENEFITS OF BEING WELL GROOMED:

Just like I said, being fashionable goes hand-in-hand with personal grooming. It is more of a hygienic practice done for both health and beauty purposes. It is only people close to you who will notice how well groomed you’re and these few people can greatly impact your life more than a large community which praises the way you dress.

 

• Shows Better Personal Hygiene And Care:- To be well groomed does not necessarily mean to wear the best suit or attire. Majority of men dress like models but beneath those expensive attires is smell & hairy parts here and there. I just wonder why a person would buy a $1000 suit but fail to invest in one of the best electric shavers which do not cost more than $200. It is very important to clean and shave your body thoroughly before wearing that expensive suit/attire. Actually you won’t find any good use of perfumes if your body is extremely clean.

 

• Establishes Relationships:- People don’t get attracted to unhygienic people. If you smell wired, have a bad breath, have a fully grown uncared for beard that smells…..etc….people will always distance themselves from you. But a well groomed person attracts people around him – it is a sign of modernity and responsibility.

 

 

• Makes You Look Organized:- It is very difficult for a well groomed person not to be organized. By the time you take care of parts that only you and your partner will see – the spirit of hardworking and being organized will be seen by those close to you thus increase on your chances of being successful at the things you do.

 

 

• Makes You Productive:- Being hygienic will scare away bacteria & germs that could make you sick thus boost your productivity. Whatever you do – you will do it with a lot of confidence.

 

 

• Builds Confident:- Once your body is thoroughly clean, you won’t fear interacting with people of all classes. This will help you find a partner because you’re not scared of that bad breath.

 

 

 

• Makes You Unique:- Right, not everyone can afford to be clean both on the inside and outside. Majority of people care about how they look on the outside – they wear very expensive clothes and perfumes but they forget that a bad breath, unshaved beard, dirty nails and a dirty body make them look cheap. Always compliment that trendy style with a well groomed body.

 

 

Happy Wednesday, Bombers and Bombshells!
Today I wanted to introduce you to Chicago boutique, Sultry Steps!

The fun e-store stocks shoes and clothes for the sassy fashionista on the go.

Pieces skew slightly conservative with a twist: think a distressed sweater dress or a trench cast in silver with sheer sleeves!

Prices? Affordable at $100 or less.

Shop it up at SultrySteps.com and be sure to follow them on IG @Sultry_Steps.

What do you think?

By: Morgan Smith (@muvamorgs) for Fashion Bomb Daily

Aww baby! Yes, the Ashanti that gave us countless bops for the early 2000s will be covering Paper Magazine’s “Break the Internet” issue. The term is fitting because Ashanti does seem to break the internet every time she drops a photo of herself on the ‘gram, showing off her wonderful, ageless curves and beauty.

In this issue, Ashanti is teaming up with the brand, Miss Circle, to show off eight different looks from the capsule collection from head-turning glamour to sophisticated chic. With her not dropping an album in 16 years, the singer discusses her journey through her music career from her working with Irv Gotti to her time at Murder Inc. She also discusses her adjustments to the rise of social media and how she deals with gossip and “fake news” on the regular. Overall, she gives a journey in a day in the life of Ashanti and looks glamorous while doing it.

 

 

 

 

 

What do you think, Bombers and Bombshells?

 

 

There are many people who would love to be able to keep up with the latest fashions but do not have the ready cash to do this. When you see an item of clothing or accessories you like, it is only natural to want to purchase it right away. However, if you do not have the money and have to spend time saving for it, there is a chance that it will not longer be as fashionable as it was once you have the cash, or you may have gone off it.

 

Fortunately, there is another solution. Many people these days decide to access the latest fashions by using catalogues. This is for a number of reasons. First off, it enables people to spread the payments on the purchases they make. But there are also many other benefits for dedicated followers of fashion to look forward to. You will find plenty of catalogues to choose from and you can find the best ones via sites such as comparecatalogues.co.uk.

 

Some of the Key Benefits

 

So, what are the main benefits of catalogue shopping? Well, as mentioned previously, one of the key benefits for most people is the ability to spread repayments on purchases made. Keeping up with the latest fashions can be a costly affair and not everyone has the available money to do this. However, using catalogues means that you can benefit from increased flexibility and financial freedom when it comes to purchase clothes and accessories. You will have a credit limit that you can work with, so you know exactly what you can afford to spend.

 

Another great benefit of shopping for the latest fashions in catalogues is that you can look forward to excellent choice. You will find a huge choice of fashion and accessories in today’s catalogues including items from some of the biggest designers as well as celebrity designed and endorsed fashion. This means that you can find exactly what you are looking for with much greater ease and speed rather than trawling the various fashion shops in person and coming up with nothing.

 

When you opt for catalogue shopping, another of the key benefits you can look forward to is total convenience. Many people hate going out shopping for clothes, as you have to go from one retailer to the next, scour the rails for the right sizes, spend time in queues, and cope with a pretty stressful experience. When you shop through catalogues, you can even make your purchases online, so you can browse and purchase from the comfort and privacy of your own home.

 

Of course, there are many other benefits you can look forward to when you access the latest fashions via catalogues. This includes the ability to have your items delivered quickly and conveniently to your door. Most will also offer free returns, which means that if an item is not suitable you can send it back without any issues and get the purchase amount credited back to your account.