Best of the Met Gala: Fashion Bomb Daily Editors Reflect On Memorable Met Gala Moments in Anticipation of Tonight’s Red Carpet

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?

 

Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Kaylyn from Birmingham

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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On the Scene + Claire’s Life: Gucci’s Dapper Dan Event with ASAP Rocky, Salma Hayek, Jared Leto, and More!

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!

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Look of the Week (Top 5 Most Liked Looks on Instagram): Keyshia Ka’Oir in Gucci, Logan Browning in Marc Jacobs, Eve in Christian Siriano and More!

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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Is It Wise to Purchase Fashion Items Online?

When it comes to the world of fashion, we all like to try out different things. The fact that there is so much choice available these days means this is easier than ever – you can find the perfect outfits for every occasion, taste, and need. In addition, you can get some great deals on fashion items so you don’t have to break the bank to benefit from having a stylish, versatile wardrobe.

 

For many people, the natural solution to buying great value outfits is to go online – after all, we go online for everything these days from buying our groceries and booking holidays through to carrying out a background and sex offender search on people for employment purposes. It comes as no surprise, therefore, that so many of us go online to get our clothing. However, is this the best means of purchasing new outfits?

What are the benefits of doing this?

 

There are certainly many benefits that come from going online in order to purchase your new clothes and outfits. First off, you have more choice than you could hope for because you can purchase from retailers and websites from around the world. This means that you will be able to find the perfect clothing for your needs, tastes, and budget without any problem.

 

The other key benefit is buying your fashion items online is that you can get great value for money. A lot of fashion retailers online do not have bricks and mortar shops, and this means that their overheads are low. As a result, they can afford to charge consumers far less, so you can get the perfect outfit for a fraction of the price you might pay on the High Street.

 

One of the other great benefits is that you do not have to spend time getting ready, going out, and then getting stuck in queues. You can browse and shop from the comfort and privacy of your own home whenever it suits you, which means high levels of ease and convenience when it comes to shopping for fashion.

 

What is the downside?

 

You do also have to consider the downside of going online to purchase fashion items. The main problem that many people have is not being able to try on the clothes, which means that they really have no idea whether they will fit properly and how they will look and feel. This means that you are basically ordering blindly based on the size and style of the clothes you normally wear. However, as we know sizes can vary from one designer and manufacturer to another, which makes things more difficult.

 

The good thing is that most retailers will be happy to accept returns in the event that the clothes you purchase online do not fit properly. You could even order two of the same outfit in different sizes if you have doubts, and you can then return the one that does not fit properly.

Bomb Product of The Day: Shop Rych’s “Savithri”Multi-color Swimsuit Coverup

Our Bomb Product of The Day comes courtesy of Shop Rych. Feast your eyes on their Savithri” Multi-color swimsuit coverup.

Retailing from $105 this chic look features a vibrant kaftan design trimmed with intricate hand beading.

If you are loving this stylish piece get yours here!

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The Hottest Looks from VH1’s ‘Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms’ Red Carpet with Lala Anthony in Redemption, Jhene Aiko in Misbhv, and More!

Mother’s Day is around the corner and VH1 kicked off the special holiday with their 3rd Annual ‘Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Moms’ event in LA. Celebs hit the red carpet with their mom’s and children by their side in Mother’s Day spirit. Here were some of the hottest looks on the carpet:

Co-host, Lala Anthony stunned in a plunging neckline Redemption dress with a draped waist tie. She is working this new blonde hairdo, too. Bomb!

Neyo kept it dapper in a red tux and his signature fedora hat.

Too precious! Jhene Aiko was joined on the carpet with her daughter, Namiko. Jhene wore a colorful Misbhv floral one shoulder dress, and her adorable mini me was all smiles in a gingham dress and a metallic puff sleeve jacket. The mommy/daughter duo even performed together on stage, see the emotional video on @FashionBombKids

Diddy and his mom, Janice Combs were also on the scene! Diddy looked debonair as usual in a pale pink suit while Ms. Janice was draped in an all white cape dress by Stello. Hot! 

Teyana Taylor kept it comfortable, yet chic in a cropped tuxedo jacket, patent leather pants, and Balenciaga trainer sneakers. She wore a bold red lip to add a pop to the black and white look. 

Last, but not least Colin Kapernick was all smiles on the carpet with his mom in a silk embellished jacket. His mom looked beautiful in an all white ensemble.

Be sure to catch the special on VH1 on Monday, May 7th at 9/8c. Thoughts on these looks?

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Fashion Bomber of the Week: Alton from Queens

Happy Friday!

This week’s Fashion Bomber of the Week goes to Alton aka  @handsomeshan1 from Queens, NY.

He writes, “I’d like to describe my signature style as sophisticated men’s high fashion.”

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Luxury swag! Such classy yet edgy style.

What do you think?

 

What do you think of Alton from Queens, NY?

 
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Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Dionne from Florida

Happy Friday!

Today’s Bombshell of the day is Dionne from South Florida.

She writes, “A few different elements define my style – I love to pair casual, comfortable pieces with a pop of glam and femininity, runway items with faithful closet staples, highs and lows, and then I surprise myself by choosing to step outside of the box all together. “

“I’m an avid fashion lover and new-to-the-scene fashion blogger. Whether I’m shopping in a small boutique in South Florida or browsing the racks at Neiman Marcus, I look for pieces that define me, Dionne. As far as fashion houses are concerned, Gucci transcends, year after year, and I always strike gold when I shop there. Recently, I’m into Dolce and Gabbana, and I will forever love Valentino.”

 

View more looks below:

 

Bomb! Love your bold and trendy threads!

Learn more about this Bombshell on Instagram @boldinbeautiful.

What do you think?

What do you think of Dionna from Florida?

 
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Bomb Product of The Day: Color Super’s “Super Thick” Two Piece

Our Bomb Product of The Day comes courtesy of Color Super. Get into their $65 “Super Thick” Two Piece

Crafted from a Eye catching fabric this vibrant logo swimsuit features a classic Brazilian cut design, an adjustable top with removable pads & a bikini that ties around the neck for versatility. 

Whether you’re swimming or sunbathing, this is a perfect seaside outfit. Love? Get yours here!

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