Versace is having a major moment—vintage Versace that is! We saw dozens of bomb Versace dresses hit the Met Gala carpet on Monday night, and then the stars stepped out to the brand’s after party. Kim Kardashian headed to the soirée in a Fall ’92 ‘Laden strap’ dress by the Italian fashion house. We dug up the archives and spied a few other celebs who wore the hot dress in the past.

Beyoncé, Naomi Campbell, and Donatella Versace herself were among some of the celebs who wore the dress before we saw Kim flaunt her curves in it on Monday evening. The Fall 1992 RTW dress features a harness-like black and gold top with 5 buckle detailed straps at the neck and 3 at the waist. All of the ladies looked snatched in the sexy frock.

Throwback! Queen Bey wore the dress in a snapshot for her 2011 Complex spread. The bombshell struck a fierce pose in the dress while her golden tresses breezed in the studio wind. la

Naomi Campbell made an appearance in the dress with her signature long, dark hair. Ms. Campbell originally walked in the Fall 1992 show where the dress debuted. Talk about iconic!

Donatella Versace rocked the harness dress herself in the ’90s alongside Gianni Versace. While she kept the harness top, she changed the bottom of her ensemble up! She opted for a longer leather option skirt with a gold trim. The harness trend was big then, and we can see why!

Most recently, Kim K hit the town after the Met Gala rocking the vintage dress teamed with her clear Yeezy pumps. Kim’s smokey eye make-up and sleek ponytail gave her an edgy vibe, different than her usual. Hot!

The ‘Laden Strap’ dress is a true classic piece, who doesn’t love vintage Versace?! Are you loving the dress as much as these celebs?

Shopping isn’t any good unless you’re scoring some unique fashion that will force your crew to hit you with, “Girl, where did you get that from?”

The rise of social media has birthed thousands of online boutiques that unfortunately offer mediocre fashion.  Because there’s a plethora of social media boutiques, fashion hunters have to take the time and scroll deep into Instagram to find a unique look, and ya’ll ain’t got time for that – but we do! Fashion is our business, and of course we did the dirty work so you wouldn’t have to. Below are 10 Instagram boutiques you must check out! Let’s get it started!

Nichole Lynel – Price Range – $50-$200

Don’t visit this boutique unless you’re trying to turn heads wherever you go!  Nichole Lynel offers modish looks that ooze style.  Almost every fashion piece on her IG page/website is a jaw dropper!

Grass Fields – Price Range $25-$150

Spice up your wardrobe with picturesque looks from Grass Fields.  If you’re into popping, colorful looks for moderate prices, this is your boutique!

Front Row – Price Range – $90-$200

If edgy and modish is your mode of operation, then look no further than Front Row.  This jazzy boutique offers one=of-a-kind pieces that will surely turn your wardrobe up a notch.

Washington Ave – Price Range – $20-$120

Vintage never look cooler than it does at Washington Ave.  If you’re in the market for a hip vintage store, this is your place.  From colorful crop sweaters, to lime green rompers – they’ve got the funk!

Swank Blue – Price Range – $25-$200

If you’re a trendy shopper, Swank Blue is your type of hype.  Visit this store and get a similar Kim Kardashian look or a bold graphic tee that says exactly what you’re thinking.

Coal and Terry Vintage – Price Range – $20-$300

Bet you never thought you could shop where the Queen shops huh?  Think again!  Coal and Terry has the vintage, distressed denim we all love and the cool vintage tees like the Fila one Bey is sporting.  And to top it all off, their prices are reasonable too.  Check them out pronto!

Tongoro Studio – Price Range – $50-$350

Now this is abstract fashion!  These beautiful designs by Tongoro Studio are absolutely breathtaking!  If prints tickle your fancy, then this boutique is your haven.

Now that you have the style scoop on a few faddish Instagram/Online boutiques, which store will you be checking out?  Do you have any favorite boutiques we need to keep our eyes on?  Let us know below!
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In anticipation of Cocktails with Claire in Houston featuring Ty Hunter and more guests, we are highlighting BOMB style from Texas! Purchase a ticket now before it’s sold out.

Today’s Bombshell of the Day is Shayla from Arlington, TX.

She writes, “I would describe my everyday style as modest and chic. I’m an advocate for style, while still being covered. I also love color, so you can find a pop of color in a lot of my daily outfits.”

 

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I’m loving the prints and chic outerwear collection!

Learn more about this Bombshell on Instagram @clothedinfaith.

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Happy Tuesday!

Today’s Bombshell of the day is Empress from Nigeria, who currently resides in Chicago.

She writes, “I will describe my style as comfortable & a mixture of the present and the past. I like to wear current trendy items but in other to look different, I mix it up with old trends. I opt for neutrals but recently, I decided to break the “bright colors do not look good dark skin” thoughts by trying on different colors and I love it.”

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 Okay, we see you! Love your prints and accessories!

Learn more about this Bombshell on Instagram @de_mprex.

What do you think?

 

What do you think of Empress from Nigeria?

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NICE STYLE, BUT NOT QUITE A BOMBSHELL

SOME HITS, SOME MISSES

NOT GOOD, BUT NOT BAD

HMM…NAH!

 

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The celebs brought the heat to the 2018 Met Gala Red Carpet! This year’s theme was “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.” While some attendees dressed for the theme in over-the-top headpieces and gowns festooned with beads, others chose to just dress without playing along with the theme. Here were some of the hottest looks that walked the biggest carpet of the year:

All hail, Queen Rih! Can Rihanna do any wrong? She is known for consistently shutting the Met Gala carpet down every year, and tonight was no different. She made her entrance in a custom beaded Maison Margiela ensemble. She fully embraced the Catholicism theme wearing a papal tiara inspired by the hats worn by popes. Rih somehow seems to always get it, and we are here for it. Bomb!

Not many celebs attend their first Met Gala pregnant, but Cardi B is not any other celeb! She is not letting this baby bump slow her down one bit! The Bronx native rapper and fashionista brought the heat to the carpet in custom Moschino dress that hugged her belly and still allowed her to be sexy while showing off some cleavage and legs with a high thigh slit. The embellished dress had a matching headpiece that on Cardi’s head accessorizing her hair for the night.  To add to her bejeweled look, she wore thick garnished choker and matching cloves. Safe to say she came through drippin’ from head to toe!

Kim Kardashian kept it sleek and chic in a curve-hugging Versace dress. The shimmery gold dress featured two crystal crosses to play into the theme for the night. Kim’s high ponytail and smokey eye was extremely gorgeous for the occasion. Stunning!Jasmine Sanders was a reader favorite on the ‘Gram! She stunned in a H&M gold structured gown. The highlight of her look that readers loved were the roses wefted into her braid going down her back. While everyone rocked statement headpieces, she just gave her everyday “headpiece” a pick me up. What a goddess!  Bomb couple! New parents, Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott weren’t quite on theme, but they brought their A-game in Alexander Wang. Kylie showed off her curves in her all black dress and we even peeked at a little skin through her cutout. Travis went for a military-inspired look in his all black.

Rita Ora made an appearance draped in a sheer Prada dress with an over-the-top black headpiece. 

Jlo was a hot mama on the carpet! The ageless songstress struck a pose donning a Balmain dress adorned with a huge bedazzled cross and added shoulders. The sexy dress featured a high thigh slit and feathered train. She better work!

Chadwick Boseman represented for the Fashion Bomb Men on the carpet dressing for the theme in Versace from head to toe. Participating in the theme, his cape was covered in crosses while his pants had brocade printing down the leg. Well done for his first Met!

Versace, Versace,Versace! We could’ve guessed this one—Migos hit the carpet in Versace ensembles. Although all of their suits were various prints, they complemented each other very well. Bomb!

Nicki Minaj is back on the scene and coming heavy! She graced the carpet in a ombré Oscar de la Renta dress adding a red tulle drape over her. The Queens native rapper accessorized with a bejeweled headpiece and Lesilla sandals. Red looks bomb on Nicki!

Zendaya showed off her hot new color and cut on the carpet, which complemented her silver chain Versace dress with sleeves and a waistline almost identical to shield’s of armor. Hot! 

Sarah Jessica Parker is known to shut down the Met Gala carpet with iconic looks and she didn’t come to play this year! Sarah posed in a gold brocade Dolce & Gabbana dress adorned with red hearts throughout. She topped her look off with a matching headpiece to go address the theme. Did she nail it?!

It was all about black and white for Janelle Monae as she hit the carpet clad in a Marc Jacobs ensemble.

Mary J Blige is consistent with her style, she loves her some boots! Mary struck a pose on the carpet glowing in a light blue Versace dress with gold embellishment. It was all about the thigh high slits this year— Mary was sure to show off her matching boots through her slit. Gorgeous!

 Issa Rae looked regal in a belted black & gold Michael Kors dress. As an added touch, her make up was flawless!Blake Lively stunned in a burgundy Versace dress with an embroidered train that graciously followed her up the infamous stairs. 

Diddy & Cassie went for menswear inspiration this year and changed it up a bit. Diddy rocked an all white Musika Frere suit, while Cassie opted for a Thom Browne suit with a feminine touch. Yara Shahidi looked as cute as a button on the carpet clad in a Chanel SS18 from head to toe. She’s such a class act at a young age with an effortless style. Slay, Yara!  Kendell Jenner kept it simple for the night in an Off White off-the-shoulder jumpsuit with  tulle details at the top. She usually does a bit more with her looks, but she still looked amazing!

Gigi Hadid smized on the carpet in a beaded butterfly wing Versace dress. Come through Gabby! We can all agree that yellow and melanin go hand and hand! It was an effortless slay for Gabrielle Union in a plunging neckline Prabal Gurung dress. The yellow looked amazing on Gabby’s skin and had her glowing on the carpet. She also tried out a new  high-bun  style. Ariana Grande traded out her signature high pony for a headpiece on the carpet. She looked graceful in a strapless Vera Wang gown. The Catholic theme of the night called for the religious print of the dress. Katy Perry made quite an entrance on the carpet with huge Angel wings that could put Victoria’s Secret runway show wings to the test. She wore a goldVersace dress with a beaded net over it and completed her look with gold thigh high boots. She certainly turned heads!

Tracee Ellis Ross went bold in in a hot pink Michael Kors belted dress and coat by the brand. 

Kerry Washington glistened in a gold sequin gown by Ralph Lauren and let her natural hair out to play!

Ashley Graham was sleek in a gold strapless Prabal Gurung dress and completed her look with a gold sandal. We’ve loving this new bob!

Lena Waithe made a statement on the carpet wearing a Carolina Herrera suit equipped  with a rainbow cape. Bomb!

Who wore your favorite look? How did they do with the interpretations of the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Theme?

Happy Monday, bombers and bombshells! Not only is today Monday, but it is the first Monday of May. Fashion’s biggest night — the Met Gala! We will be giving you the blow by blow tonight, but until then in anticipation of the fashion-filled carpet the Fashion Bomb Daily team is reflecting on some of the most iconic looks from the historic night. From Queen Bey to bomb couples like Diddy & Cassie we’ve rounded up our most memorable Met Gala Moments.

Our EIC, Claire Sulmers reflects on one of her favorite looks, “All eyes were on the Queen Bey when she glided into the Met Gala in a jaw-dropping Givenchy dress whose sheer composition left little to the imagination. But more show stopping than her dress were her accessories: a slicked high ponytail, coiffed by @nealfarinah, and a fierce pose that let everyone know a true Queen was in the building. Every single shot exuded unstoppable  confidence and swagger, one of the most important elements when gracing such an iconic red carpet.”

Claire adds to her most memorable moment reflections with an unforgettable slay from Kimye. She writes, “Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are fashion icons, and they always bring it for the #MetGala ! For the “Deus et Machina” themed event in 2016, they both slipped on machine inspired Balmain ensembles, cast in scintillating silver. Not only did Kanye buck tradition by wearing jeans, he also made a statement, uplifting his crystal embellished denim jacket with bold blue contact lenses. #KimKardashian complemented him perfectly in a sculpted gown. This was hands down one of the most memorable and stylish Met Gala moments.”

Asia Milia Ware reminisced on bad gal Riri’s head turning look from last year saying, “Rihanna’s 2017 Met Gala look was undoubtedly a ‘Wow’ moment as were her past ensembles. As the fashion icon she is, she dropped jaws in an architecturally pleasing Comme Des Garçon’s frock layered with petal-like floral printed fabric. With thigh-high DSquared2 sandals and bold make-up she made iconic Met Gala history.”

More editor’s throwback iconic picks! Samjah Iman writes, “When I saw Sarah Jessica Parker clad in this signature, black and white Oscar De La Renta gown at the 2014 Met Ball – my jaws dropped! It was a nostalgic moment for me. It took me back to the Sex and the City days where fashion had more to do with glamour and less to do with popularity. This classic look will forever be etched in my heart!”

Gloria Nella threw it back to the 70’s Met Gala carpet for one of her most memorable moments. A feathery frock worn by Cher that has been recreated in many ways, Gloria says, “Cher is known for her undisputed red carpet looks but when she teamed up with legendary designer Bob Mackie in 1974 it was nothing short of magical. The Swarovski crystal embellishments, the whimsical feathered features laced with a daring sheer undertone is simply one for the books!”

Lastly, our editor Giselle recalled one of her dearest Met Gala red carpet moments with bomb couple Diddy & Cassie. “When it comes to finessing the perfect concoction of swag and slay, leave it to Diddy and Cassie to douse you with style and flair from head to toe! For the 2017 Met Gala , Diddy‘s Rick Owens tailored suit was exquisite and #cassie was resplendent in a breathtaking On Aura Tout Vu gown. What’s not to love? This was simply a full on Met Gala fashion moment!” 

These are some pretty hot moments from the carpet. Keep it locked to FashionBombDaily.com and to our Instagram for full coverage of the carpet tonight! Who are you most excited to see?

 

Happy Monday!

Today’s Bombshell of the day is Kaylyn from Birmingham, AL

She writes, “I would describe my style as “Sophisticated-Edgy.” You can be sexy and classy at the same time!”

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 Love your sleek style! Your edgy yet chic accessories make your looks pop!

Learn more about this Bombshell on Instagram @kay_e_w_.

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What do you think of Kaylyn from Birmingham?

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Happy Sunday!
Last night, I received an invitation to an event at Gucci’s store on Wooster street to party pre-Met Gala and also preview Dapper Dan’s collection for the Italian Fashion House.

Dapper Dan’s collection for the brand encompasses all of the over-the-top logo loving of his prior designs, updated with more contemporary finesse. Bold double G adorned track jackets are fashioned out of sequins, leather monogrammed hoodies are uplifted with gold trims and ostentatious designs, and glasses come equipped with all over crystals. This collection is not for the faint of heart.

I had fun trying on a few jackets, along with the eyewear.

Then it was time to party! I grabbed a pic with the man of the hour, Dapper Dan, along with A Boogie. Stylists and designers such as B Akerlund and Lynn Ban were in the house, as were stylists, models, and industry fixtures such as Bevy Smith, Legendary Damon, Shaun Ross, Terrell Lish, and more.

I ended up leaving early, but ASAP Rocky, Jared Leto, Salma Hayek, Paris Jackson, Nicky Hilton and many more bold faced names made their way down to 63 Wooster to toast to Gucci and to Dapper Dan’s fabulous foray.

As someone who has followed Dan’s contributions to hip hop culture from the beginning, I am proud of this historic move, and thankful to Gucci for being at the forefront of change in the industry. It was a wonderful event!

What do you think?

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Bombers and bombshells, you know what time it is! We’ve rounded up the top 5 most liked looks based on your likes and they are hot! You all were loving bright ensembles and we can see why! Here’s who you deemed worthy:

1.Keyshia Ka’Oir in Gucci (29,765 Likes)

Ms. Keyshia Ka’Oir stepped out in style while in ATL last week rocking pink from head to toe. Though Keyshia’s ensembles can sometimes fall flat with our readers, they were loving this pink Gucci playsuit. She flaunted her curves in the belted one-piece and styled it with feather trimmed Prada sandals. @whatafriendful said, “When you bring life to an outfit. She definitely did that!” We agree, she absolutely gave it life!

 

2. Logan Browning in Marc Jacobs (21, 552 Likes)

Logan Browning was a vision at the ‘Dear White People’ premiere glowing in a Marc Jacobs gown. The green draped dress featured a high thigh slit showing off Logan’s metallic pumps. Hot! Who’s ready for the next season?!

3. Eve in Christian Siriano (17, 850 Likes)

 

Eve looked stunning at the Daytime Emmy Awards rocking a plunging neckline Christian Siriano gown. She showed off a little bit of legs with a side slit. Not only was the dress gorgeous, but her hair and makeup looked flawless. Bold red is certainly Eve’s color!

4. Tracee Ellis Ross in Esteban Cortazar (16, 650 Likes)

Tracee Ellis Ross can do no wrong! She attended a ‘Black-ish’ FYC event in a hot pink Esteban Cortazar dress with a white trim paired with matching ‘So Kate’ Christian Louboutin pumps. She is such a bombshell with an effortless style!

5. Destiny’s Child in Dundas (11,252 Likes)

Issa reunion! A few weeks after their back-to-back Coachella reunion performance Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams struck a pose at Dundas’ traveling flagship store rocking threads by the brand. Beyoncé teamed her fringe sleeve dress with Francesco Russo sandals and Kelly styled her sequin jumpsuit with a YSL blazer. These ladies look flawless!

Who wore your favorite ensemble?

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