Happy Tuesday!
So while in LA, I’ve been joyfully indulging in the fashion scene, and was happy to pop by the Wardrobe Department LA over the weekend!

Founded by legendary stylists April Roomet and Arell Hughes, the store stocks tons of seriously cute goodies by brands like Crystal Streets, Anz Style, Front Row, and more.

A post shared by April Roomet & Arell Hughes (@wardrobedepartmentla) on Dec 29, 2017 at 4:32pm PST

I personally fell in love with their one of a kind accents, including gold playing cards, sumptuous candles, and coin necklaces.

It’s a stylist’s treasure trove. Even Beyonce has snagged a few pieces from there!

If you’re ever in LA, be sure to pop by 311 1/2 Sweetzer Avenue from Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-6pm. Follow them @wardrobedepartmentla for all the latest.

What do you think?

Between the Black Panther premiere and NBA All Star Weekend in LA, this past weekend was action packed!

After Our Editor In Chief shed light on the lack of black designers worn on the red carpet during the Black Panther premiere , Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade decided to use their powerful platforms for good, and rock only black designers during All Star Weekend!

Union wrote on Instagram, “We need to continue to amplify, uplift & inspire. We need to continue to see ourselves as heroes everyday…on screen & in everyday life. We must tell our stories, share our testimonies & support each other. Each day of #NBAAllStar @dwaynewade & I will ONLY be wearing black designers. This is night #1.”

On the first night of the weekend at Dwyane Wade’s “Shot In The Dark” documentary premiere he wore a Pyer Moss biker jacket, Romeo Hunte button down, Balmain pants and Kanye West x Louis Vuitton sneakers. His wife, Gabrielle opted for a full Laquan Smith look. She rocked a SS18 cardigan and thigh-high meshed boots by the brand. Bomb!

On Day 2, Gabby kept it classy wearing her own designs for her NY&Company line. She snapped a selfie in high waist wide-leg denim pants that sold out in almost every size within hours after her posting paired with a New York & Company x Gabrielle Union white tie waist button down. The black designs didn’t stop there, as she accessorized her looks with a fluff textured purse from Brother Vellies.

Saturday night the actress and athlete continued to bring the heat in all black ensembles. Union rocked a FW17 Sergio Hudson jumpsuit while her husband, Wade complemented her swag in an Adrien Sauvage silk top and jacket, Fear of God pants, and Wollier ‘Cambrian Low’ kicks.

Gabby was all smiles for the annual National Basketball Wives Association luncheon outfitted in a flutter sleeve cold shoulder dress by Cushnie Et Ochs.

On game day, the couple kicked it court side matching in black and white threads. Gabrielle kept it cute in a classic logo Off White dress, a velvet Sergio Hudson duster, feather detailed shoes by Brother Vellies and a FW Style handbag. Dwayne was chill in a Balmain blazer and Fear of God sneakers.
Kudos to them for showing out this weekend and proving that there are in fact black designers who we can support. Which was your favorite look from them?

 

 

 

 

Our Bomb Product of The Day is The Carter Brand’s $95 “I’m Rooting For Everybody Black” Bomber Jacket. Swoon! 

This Limited edition Bomber is inspired by Issa Rae’s infamous response to an interviewer when asked who she was rooting for at the Emmy Awards, Issa replied “I’m Rooting For Everybody Black”. 

This bomb piece features a MA-1 Flight lightweight jacket design, a ribbed knit collar & a 100% nylon water repellent outer shell with a matte finish. 

Rock this jacket with an all black look as Angela Rye did while going to see Black Panther over the weekend. Hot!

If you are loving this statement piece get yours here!

Thoughts?

 

Happy Tuesday!

Cocktails and Conversations with Claire DMV ’18 is right around the corner! Make sure to snag a ticket for Saturday, March 24th before it’s gone!

With that being said, let’s start off Today’s Bombshell of the Day with this sweet fashionista in mind. Behold, Candy from Washington, D.C.

She writes, “I would describe my style as an amalgamation of the past and the present. I’m very inspired by the glamour of old Hollywood to my current obsession with the vibrant characters and styles in the Black Panther movie.”

View more looks below:

Very classy! Such a retro to modern feel, indeed!

Learn more about this Bombshell on Instagram @candyamor__.

What do you think?

What do you think of Candy from DC?

HOT! SHE’S A BOMBSHELL!

NICE STYLE, BUT NOT QUITE A BOMBSHELL

SOME HITS, SOME MISSES

NOT GOOD, BUT NOT BAD

HMM…NAH!

 

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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.

Head over to TheBombLife.com for details on a fun giveaway we’re hosting for Gloss the Label Sunglasses!

The brand, beloved by Kylie Jenner, Dawn Richard, Serayah, and me (!) is giving multiple pair away to two lucky readers.

Visit TheBombLife.com for details on how to enter and win!

Smootches!

Cardi B is currently killing the fashion game, and we’re here for it!
Her most recent snap shows her posing in a $1,775 Cushnie et Ochs Snap Button Peplum Blazer and Matching Pants:

Her blazer boast a v neck and long sleeves while her pants offer a slim fit.

Get Cardi’s look at Saks.
What do you think?

Beyonce was all smiles next to Blue Ivy during the All Star Game! She kept comfy in a $304 J.W. Anderson logo hoodie, and $660 Jacquemus Asymmetrical Skirt, and $820 Gianvito Rossi Plexi Lace Up Heels.

She further accessorized with Gentle Monster sunglasses.
Her sweater mimics the Coca Cola logo:

Her skirt boasts a ruffle detail and a high slit.

Gianvito Rossi’s ‘Helmut Plexi’ boots are crafted from clear PVC and come spliced with cutouts at the heel and toe.

Get Bey’s sweatshirt here. Get the rest of her look with these pieces:

What do you think?

Images: Getty

Visit Fashion Nova to shop up cute sets, perfect for daytime events on night on the town.

Miss Jackson showed off her abs in a crop top and matching pants.

Lira Galore looked pretty in pink for a chic date night look.

Chanel West Coast showed off her form in a check printed bandeau and skirt.

Lastly, Darnell Nicole skewed sporty in an off the shoulder top and a skirt, paired with sneakers.

Whether or dressy or casual, you’re sure to look bomb! If you want to get the look, visit FashionNova.com and hit the “Matching Sets” tab for more fly.
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Happy Monday!

Since we’re in the midst of London Fashion Week, why not feature a Bomb Fashionista from London?!

Today’s Fashion Bombshell of the Day is Cynthia from London, UK.

She writes, “I mostly dress based on how I feel as it’s an expression of who I am. I also like to try new styles and add a quirky-chic twist to simple pieces. Varying my looks from day-to-day helps to keep my wardrobe exciting because boring isn’t my style.”

View more looks below:

 

So ’70s chic! I’m loving your prints and top selections!

Learn more about this Bombshell on Instagram @__thebamb or website www.thebamb.com.

What do you think?

What do you think of Cynthia from London, UK?

HOT! SHE’S A BOMBSHELL!

NICE STYLE, BUT NOT QUITE A BOMBSHELL

SOME HITS, SOME MISSES

NOT GOOD, BUT NOT BAD

HMM…NAH!

 

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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.

The Cut Writer Lindsay Peoples recently wrote a story on the lack of diversity when it comes to Street Style during Fashion Week, entitled, “Street Style is Killing Itself With Its Narrow Focus on Thin White Women.”

She writes, “Once upon a time (five to eight years ago on the internet), it was an actual status symbol to be included in a street-style feature. I loved watching the women walking outside of shows as photographers swarmed, yelling names as if the fashion editors were real celebrities. Even those who pretended like it was no big deal knew otherwise. People made careers out of it — both photographers and editors. But, as it turns out, like so many other parts of the fashion world, it’s chock-full of racism. In our own street-style photos from New York, out of almost 300 pictures, I counted only 29 of non-white men and women, with the same seven people repeated in that number. The sad truth is that we’re hardly alone in these staggering numbers. This was our failure as editors, and it is not the fault of any one person on our team including our street style photographer. But we know we have to change and do better.”

She goes on to interview Editors from Essence Magazine, Teen Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Who What Wear. Though she follows @FashionBombDaily on Instagram and undoubtedly sees our features from London, Paris, Couture, and New York, photographed by David Nyanzi, it seems we were left out of the conversation.

It would be nice to get some acknowledgement just once from a huge media publication, acknowledging that while others don’t, we do. We don’t work for Harper’s Bazaar or for anyone who will tell us to cut the black girl from the street style round up.

Trust me, I did street style for Paris Vogue, and one day took a picture of a wealthy, curvy rich black women wearing Alaia. My editor told me she didn’t make the cut, so I wasn’t able to publish her. But here, I’m able to do what I want.

The struggle continues on all fronts. Does traditional media still have issues with inclusion? Yes. But if you have such big platforms, if you can, please show love to the underdog.

We got this and have been rocking the diversity for street style for years. Link back. Show some love.

Images: Brandon Isralsky for Fashion Bomb Daily