Happy Saturday bombers and bombshells! We are back and better than ever with the looks of the week based on your likes on Instagram. In preparation for fashion week whether it was street style or red carpet looks, our favorite celebs kept the heat coming. Let’s get into this chic contenders of the last 7 days!
Taraji P. Henson in David Koma: 31,778 LikesWe can always count of Taraji to turn heads on the red carpet! She attended the amfAR Gala in a deep plunging gown by David Koma. The embellished dress had burnt orange and silver details with a small, but just enough train. Not to mention, Taraji’s hair cut and color was the perfect accessory for this look!
Jhene Aiko in Balenciaga: 30,518 LikesThe songstress kept it chill in London clad in a Balenciaga logo sweater paired with YSL boots. Jhene’s bold shaped sunnies added even more chicness to this simplistic, yet bomb look. This is the perfect way to rock the oversized sweater look. Simply fly, Jhene!
Kelly Rowland in Versace: 20, 222 Likes Hello, Kelly! We don’t see Ms. Rowland much, but when we do she always has an effortless vibe about her. She stepped out casually in Australia outfitted in a Versace button down, cut off shorts, and Adidas. She accessorized with aviator sunnies and her long, curly tresses blew in the wind. Kelly makes it look easy, for sure!
Kourtney Kardashian in Balenciaga: 19,370The New York City streets were a runway for Kourtney Kardashian last weekend, as she brought Penelope and North West to the city for some fun. She hit the streets in a Balenciaga cropped shearling patched leather jacket. I think we can all agree that this coat alone is a look! She paired it with plaid pants and a mini Louis Vuitton purse. Kourt always kills it!
Ciara in Uel Camilo: 18,850 Likes Cici hit the NFL honor red carpet in a sheer Uel Camilo gown, showing lots of skin – in a classy way, of course! From the cleavage, to the red lip, to the double bun hairstyle; Ciara did everything right with this look. Gorgeous from head to toe!
Welcome to the New Fashion Bomb Daily!
As I wrote on The Bomb Life, I wanted to take some time off from the day to day grind of running FBD, give it a bit of a facelift, and come back with the heat! What do you think?
I decided to launch just in time for #NYFW, which kicked off a few days ago. I’ve been busy as ever, popping by shows and living The Bomb Life! Yesterday, I interviewed T.I., said hey to June Ambrose, Ty Hunter, and Jay Alexander at the Concept Korea show, then popped by Philipp Plein’s house for a private dinner (#nobigdeal)!
At any rate, after OVER 10 years of running FBD, I felt like it was time for a shift. On the site, we’ll be focusing on the stuff you guys love, like Bombshell of the Day and Bomb Product, but will also be giving you more substance than what you can find on Instagram. Think thought pieces, interviews, and more.
I thank you all for rocking with us this long! We might take a break, but we #cantstopwontstop.
Smootches!
*For #NYFW Day 2, I wore a checked blazer and skirt from Zara, a Duckie Confetti coat, Balenciaga boots, and Gucci sunglasses from Specs New York.
The Black Panther red carpet bowed last night in LA, with a series of scintillating stars in eye catching ensembles.
From Janelle Monae in Christian Siriano to Lupita Nyong’o in Atelier Versace to the stunning Angela Bassett in Naeem Khan, the carpet overflowed with style and beauty. But where were the black designers?
Underneath a picture of Issa Rae (who looked lovely in Rosie Assoulin), @Jennay.Jenean remarked, “So no Black Designers (African or African-American) were tapped by any folks to make these clothes for the BLACK PANTHER premiere. #WeGottaDoBetter.” @K_Joi_S added, “I noticed that. It’s disappointing.” Indeed. In this era of the black renaissance and #blackexcellence, wouldn’t it be fitting to show love to black fashion at the Premiere of the first Marvel Movie with a primarily Black Cast?
In case stylists and celebs scrambled to come up with gowns befitting of the carpet, behold 10+ black designers they can tap for the next go round.
Though he’s more known for his PVC, vinyl, and sheer dresses beloved by the Kardashians, Nicki Minaj, and Rihanna, American designer LaQuan Smith has more in his design repertoire.
His most recent lookbook features dresses with laser cut outs and gold pants that would look brilliant at any premiere.
South African fashion designer David Tlale’s work has been featured at Capetown Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, and Paris Fashion Week. His collection incorporates simple tones and metallics: think white and black with punches of silver and gold.
Bronx born Jerome Lamaar moonlighted at Baby Phat before launching his eponymous line. Though he does more custom orders, his pieces tend to incorporate sequins and avant garde silhouettes.
Industry veteran Duro Olowu is known for his punchy mixed prints in bright colors, any of which would have looked fabulous on the purple carpet for last night’s premiere.
Last but not least is Balmain the only European luxury house helmed by a black designer. If stars were wearing Versace and Viktor & Rolf, they surely could have found something from Balmain that suited their fancy.
There are so many other young designers I have personally worn, including Shades of Shea, Marquette 21, and Claude Michelle who would have been happy to have a shot.
Not to mention designers like Tracy Reese, Public School, Helmut Lang as seen by Shawn Oliver, B. Michael America, Kevan Hall, and more who undoubtedly would have been overjoyed to create something custom.
Let’s do better in 2018!
What do you think?
Ever wonder how some of your favorite fashionistas put colors together to create eye-catching and fabulously colorful outfits? Well so does Fashion Bombshell Kendra who wrote in asking, “As a recessionista engineer, I cannot afford to buy a new wardrobe for the spring/summer. I have great pieces in my wardrobe already so I want to know how to make the most of my wardrobe by playing around with different color combinations. My mom gave me a color wheel as a gift. Unfortunately, I can’t seem to get it right…”
“…Can you please provide tips on how to combine colors for clothes? I saw the awesome post about color combos for makeup featuring Nicki Minaj. I would love to do the same with clothes. For instance, in a recent post Elise Neal wore a fuchsia dress and carried a blue clutch. The fuchsia and blue colors look great together! I would never know to do that. Also, are there certain rules for accessories?
Hey Kendra!
The color wheel is an excellent wardrobe tool! In fact it was one of the first things I learned about back when I studied Image Consulting at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Figuring it out isn’t too complicated. Here’s a quick breakdown:
You can make the following combos using the color wheel as your guide:
1. Colors directly next to each other (i.e. yellow and yellow-orange; yellow and yellow-green; violet and blue-violet, etc.)
2. Colors that form right (90 degree) angles with each other (i.e. yellow and red-orange; blue and violet-red; green and orange, etc.)
3. Colors directly across from each other (i.e. yellow and violet; blue and orange; red and green, etc.)
4. Colors that form a T (i.e. blue, orange, and violet-red; yellow, violet, and red-orange; yellow, blue-green, and red-orange, etc.)
5. Colors that form an X (i.e. blue, orange, violet-red, and yellow, violet, blue-green, and red-orange, etc.)
Since brown is a neutral, it will go with virtually any color on the color wheel. I love to pair a chocolate brown with cobalt blue or fuchsia or bright red—such a fun and bold combo. Of course white, black, and the hues of blue found in denim are also neutrals that go with just about anything.
Colors that are a part of a “color family” also apply. So for instance, you can substitute pink with red and still be able to pull off the combos based on the color wheel (i.e. we see that blue and red form a right angle with each other–then in Elise Neal’s outfit she wore fuchsia and cobalt blue). Get it? Good.
As for accessories, I’m definitely not a fan of colored jewelry or belts, but go crazy with colored hats, bags, shoes, or scarves. When choosing jewelry, pair gold (or gold-toned) jewelry with your warm colored outfits. Warm colors have a yellow, gold, or orange undertone to them. Wear silver (or silver-toned) jewelry with your cool colored outfits. Cool colors have a blue, pink, or red undertone to them. Since colors are broken down by hue, temperature, intensity, and tone any single hue can be either warm or cool. Just look at the undertones.
You can also use the color wheel when coming up with color combinations for your makeup. It can help you decide which makeup color to wear so that you don’t match your eyeshadow with your outfit. Check out how Rihanna paired gorgeous purple eyeshadow with her red frock:
And there you go—a breakdown of how to use color combinations to spruce up your wardrobe. You’ll be looking more fab in no time.
The 60th Annual Grammy Awards made it’s big return back to the big apple on January 28th. There were an array of events following up to music’s biggest night including a Roc Nation brunch with all our favorite stars, a Clive Davis and the Recording Academy’s Gala honoring amazing lyricist Jay-Z, and more. But, of course, the moment everyone waited for was the big night. Nominees and celeb attendees stunned on the carpet and during the awards ceremony in some amazing looks. Here were the top 5 best dressed according to your likes on the ‘Gram!
1. Beyoncé in custom Nicholas Jebran
We can always count on Queen Bey to bring the heat! She didn’t walk the red carpet, but she made an appearance and broke the internet in a custom double thigh split gown by Nicholas Jebran. The curve-hugging dress emphasized Bey’s bomb hourglass figure. Accessorizing with a statement hat, diamond earrings and bold Alain Mikli shades it added every bit of chic to her look. To top it off, the mom of 3 rocked sleek straight back cornrows. This is how you do the Grammy’s! Hot!
2. Rihanna in Alexandre Vauthier
Rih Rih opted off for the grand red carpet entrance, however she accepted an award for Best Rap/ Sung Performance alongside Kendrick Lamar in a full vinyl look by Alexandre Vauthier. The Grammy winner wore the belted jacket off the shoulder and stole the show as usual!
3. Eve in Naeem Khan
Eve got glam at the awards adding a personal twist in a Naeem Khan embellished pantsuit. With a little cleavage and a diamond necklace, she owned this look. One of the top accessories to this look was definitely the hair to side which added a bit of edge to her look. Hot!
4. Cardi B in Ashi Studio
Cardi B channeled angelic vibes in a Ashi Studio dress with a deep plunge V in the back. Of course, the ‘Bodak Yellow’ rapper paired the all white look with her infamous bloody shoes. The up-do added every bit of glam to Cardi’s look. For her first Grammy’s red carpet, she did not disappoint at all. So beautiful!
5. SZA in Atelier Versace
SZA was a dream in a sheer Atelier Versace gown with tons of tulle. As a look that was extremely different from the songstress’ norm, it was definitely a head turner. Her statement big hair was all that was needed for this amazing red carpet appearance.
They all looked amazing! Who’s got your vote for best dressed?
I didn’t march in the Women’s March this past weekend. Why? While I stand in solidarity with the women’s movement and do believe women deserve equal pay and equal treatment in the workplace and beyond, can women truly be unified when so many white and Asian women remain silent when observing racist behavior?
I reached out to two women I know nominally well who attended #RevolveAroundtheWorld and asked them to participate in a talk about diversity during NYFW. You might be surprised (or maybe not) that some of your favorites didn’t deign to respond. Instead of having a constructive talk about issues of diversity, the two women I reached out to chose to remain silent. THEY SAY NOTHING. They do nothing. Why march for women’s rights with people who would not march for civil rights?
The latest infraction: street style star Miroslava Duma posted an image of flowers she received from designer Ulyana Sergeenko to her Instastory, signed with the note: “To my Niggas in Paris.” They can use whatever word they want in private. But no, Ms. Duma made it public.
Everyone knows that niggas is a derogatory term. EVERYONE KNOWS THIS. But this is a word Ulyana and Miroslava apparently regularly use amongst each other. As Sergeenko wrote in her apology via Instagram, “Kanye West is one of my favorite musicians, and NP is one of my favorite songs. And yes, we call each other the N word sometimes when we want to believe that we are just as cool as these guys who sing it. “
If we are going to march for rights, let’s march for EVERY Woman’s rights. Asian and Caucasian women, please stand for something. Don’t just take selfies, flip your skirts, and stay mum when it comes to issues of diversity.
When you see injustice, call it out and make sure things change from the inside. Your silence means consent.
Yes, you and you and you. All of you in the picture above. Please, stand for something. Go deeper than the surface.
It’s time.
Love & Light,
**In the meantime, let’s support each other. As you can see, it’s hard enough out there as it is.
***Ta Nehisi-Coates breaks down below why it’s not ok for white women to use the N Word:
With snow flurries blanketing the streets of New York, this fashion week calls for warm and stylish digs. Think of statement coats and warm accessories to complete your fashion week look. If you need a few ideas on what to wear from show to show, tap into today’s style inspirations.
Hit the shows in a tipped black jumper with ruffle detail and a pair of black coated skinny jeans.
Dress up the look with a red belted coat, leopard print calf hair ankle boots, a veiled beanie, and a black and red colorblock shoulder bag.
Opt for street style chic in a ribbed knit sweater paired with a ruffle mini skirt and block heel ankle boots.
Complete the look with an embellished tan coat, a nude patent leather top-handle bag, and oversized frames.
Battle the New York weather in an all-black look accented by a ruffle side fitted dress and black over-the-knee boots.
Add a plush faux fur coat, a mini leather shoulder bag, and black round shades for the final touch.
What do you think of today’s winter-ready outfit ideas? Are they fashion week approved?
It was an all black affair at the 75th Annual Golden Globes as attendees wore black for solidarity in honor of the Times Up movement. Who says all black can’t be glam on the red carpet?! Actresses, actors, writers, producers, and more hit the carpet in their all black and showed that you can in fact still make a statement in the color. Based on your Instagram likes we’ve tallied up the best dressed glamorous contenders on the carpet. Let’s get into them below!
Oprah Winfrey in Atelier VersaceOprah Winfrey stunned on the carpet after being being the first black female to accept the Cecil B DeMille Award at the 75th Golden Globes. She showed off her curves in a form fitting off-the-shoulder Atelier Versace gown. Ms. Winfrey is simply stunning! There are no other words for this jaw-dropping statement!
Issa Rae in Prabal Gurung Issa hit the carpet in a Prabal Gurung deep v-neck dress with ruffled shoulders and a high thigh slit. The Insecure star’s flawless make-up and pushed back hairdo added every bit of glam to this stunning look. I love that she opted for a simple ankle strap heel—Stunning!
Viola Davis in Brandon Maxwell Viola Davis graced the carpet outfitted in a custom Brandon Maxwell velvet gown. With a layered necklace and her afro she was all smiles as she arrived. Readers were loving her natural hair statement— @sxyleogrl wrote, “That hair is giving all the life necessary for 2018.” So sleek!
Kendell Jenner in Giambattista ValliKendell Jenner flaunted her model physique in a stunning Giambattista Valli gown. The strapless high-low dress had just enough tulle to turn heads on the carpet. Jenner kept it simple in a closed toe pump and her natural short bob hair. Pretty!
Tracee Ellis Ross in Marc JacobsTracee did not come to play on the Golden Globes red carpet! She was clad in a high neck sleeveless Marc Jacobs gown and a matching black head tie. Her stunning red lip gave the all black the perfect pop of color. @lacigale_ wrote, “Come through black queen, so regal!” This look was everything.
Let’s start the new year off right with today’s Bombshell who is from the Bay. Behold, Shayla aka “ShaylaBang” from Oakland, CA.
Her friend writes, “She embodies what Oakland represents and that’s individuality. She is a community leader with an organization called SoOakland , she’s such a Boss and her style is just so effortless, Artsy, Classy, ThriftGirl Fresh, Exotic and very TomBoi.”
“She’s always about making Trends her own because she hates looking like everyone else. She can rock it all and her confidence is everything.”
“We love her out here in Oakland and not only is she fly on the outside her soul is fly too. She deserves to be Bombshell of The Day.”
View more looks below:
Wow, Shayla! You are bangin’ hot! Love how you like to stay in your own creative lane!
Learn more about this Bombshell on Instagram @shaylabang1.
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