Happy Friday!

“Ashanti was a highly sought after mink lash instructor in the DMW area, self taught MUA, Nail Tech also hosting a number of entrepreneual endeavors. Ashanti was a daughter, big sister, mentor, and fashionista, GEM to say the least a gem. Ashanti slayed daily and encouraged many women to become #bossbabes and buisnesss owners.”

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.

Happy Friday!
I’m a bridesmaid in my cousin’s wedding, which means lots of waiting around! To pass the time, I bring you Look of the Week aka the Top Five Most Liked Looks according to Instagram. This week’s most liked ensembles skewed more casual, with Bombshells in vacation looks, tees, and laid back flair.
Behold:
1. The Phenomal Woman Series: 17,445 Likes

Heavy hitters like Tracee Ellis Ross, Remy Ma, Karrueche, Serena Williams, Yara Shahidi, and more joined together to show support for Black Womens Equal Pay Day by wearing Phenomal Woman T-Shirts.

The $35 gray crewnecks feature the fearless phrase, with proceeds benefitting seven women’s organizations, including Girls Who Code, Emily’s List, Emerge America, Planned Parenthood, and The United State of Women.

Hop on and join the cause yourself at PhenomenalWoman.US.

2. Fantasia in Chic Couture Online: 17,380 Likes

Self described Black Stallion Fantasia Barrino showed off her fit form while on vacation, flaunting a Chic Couture Online swimsuit and cover up that caused her (and our) avid followers to double tap furiously. She looked amazing! Kill it, Tasia!

3. Blac Chyna in Dare to be Vintage: 10,194 Likes

Blac Chyna isn’t allowing a little drama to stop her shine! She showed up for a club appearance in flared polka dotted pants by favorite Dare to be Vintage.

A black tank and a matching headband completed her retro look. Hot!

4. J. Lo in Milly: 9,368 Likes

Ms. Lopez always looks hot, and this instance was no exception. What’s more simple and effortless than a white tank and high waisted pants?

5. Beyonce in Johanna Ortiz: 8,881 Likes

Bey is back and she’s better! Since giving birth to twins Sir and Rumi, she has been teasing us with occasional photos of fun, fashionable looks. She loves Johanna Ortiz, and wore the designer with platform sneakers to attend the FYF festival. Slay, Bey!

That does it!
Who had your favorite ensemble this week?

In celebration of Black Girls Rock!  2017 filming this weekend in NYC, we’ve curated 5 stylish outfit ideas supporting black women and all that is #BlackGirlMagic.

Opt for a monochromatic look in a “Melanin Poppin” black graphic tee paired with black and white striped wide-leg pants.

Add trendy details with a triangle duffle tote, cat-eye clear lens glasses, black ankle strap sandals, and a poppin pink lip.

Dress up a burgundy “Brown Sugar” bodysuit and ripped skinny jeans with a double-breasted blazer.

For the final touch, throw on a pair of leopard print pumps styled with a burgundy gold-chain shoulder bag and oversized square-frame sunglasses.

Style a June Ambrose “Role Model” tee with distressed denim shorts and an oversized black blazer.

Uplift the look in a pair of black ankle-lock sandals, a red chevron leather belt bag, chunky statement jewelry, and oversized rhinestone embellished sunglasses.

Opt for vibrant hues in a pink star print long-sleeve shirt and ivory wide-leg high-waist pants.

Complete the look with a mini pink shoulder bag, black studded sandals, round-frame sunglasses, and a stylish Eeni Edit “Boss Lady” phone case.

Lastly, keep it casual in a Served Fresh “Black Girl Magic” t-shirt and distressed baggy boyfriend jeans.

Rock the look in a pair of color-block sneakers, a monogram tote bag, and shield sunglasses.

What do you think of today’s Black Girls Rock! inspired looks? Be sure to tune into BET on Tuesday, August 22 and celebrate the #BlackGirlMagic.

Last weekend, Houston held it’s first Iconic Fashion Show at Saks Fifth Avenue’s swanky 51Fifteen Restaurant. Socialites and fashion enthusiasts gathered for a night full of revelry and overflowing drinks, topped off by a fabulous fashion show featuring Karl Kani, Christien Kollection, Chloe Dao, Travis Cal, and more!

Hosted by Ty Hunter and Bonang Matheba, the night included appearances by stylist Googoo Atkins, Mattie Harvey, and NFLer Shaun Rogers, and concluded with an awards ceremony honoring Devi Brown (Iconic Journalism Award), Karl Kani (Iconic Legacy Award), Dr. Anthony Nikko (Iconic Humanitarian award), Johnte’ Archer (Iconic Vanguard award), Joi Hunt (Iconic Mogul award), Joy Sewing (Iconic Fashion Editor), and Chloe Dao (Iconic Designer Award).



Take a look at a few fashionable attendees:

Ms. Googoo looked super cute in a Moschino shirt and American Apparel spandex pants.

Karl Kani always look dope! He accessorized a crisp white shirts and pants with Porsche sunglasses.

The Harvey’s are one of the most fashionable couples in the nation! Mattie Harvey was smashing in a Cinq a Sept dress, YSL heels and Gucci pineapple sunglasses.

Stephanie Wilcox and Alina Guerrero popped in pretty prints.

Candace Ford shimmered in a Zhivago Lost in Music sequined dress.

Tiffany Darby and Nadia Palacios added statement accessories to neutral ensembles.

Sean Frazier was bomb in black.

Devi Brown worked an off the shoulder white dress.

Lastly, Ty and I hit the stage! I wore a look from Mod Chic Couture while Ty wore a custom look by Christien Kollection.
It was an amazing event!





What do you think?

*A portion of proceeds were donated to the Ray of Sun foundation, which helps young people around the world by educating them in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
*This event was curated by Michelle Ray. Fashion Production by Andrea of Dure Events and red carpet management by Dorcey of Gazelle Media Group.
Images: Rida Hasan (@cantgetridame), C. Allen Photos, Houston Chronicle, Ryan Nathaniel Smith: Shotz Photography.

Beyonce and Jay Z stepped out for the evening in West Hollywood. Mrs. Carter kept it cute in a $485 Mana Bell Sleeve Dress by Alexis:

Beauty is her name!

Her dress features a wraparound silhouette with voluminous sleeves and an oversized bow.

You can splurge at Moda Operandi, or get a similar look for $48 from ASOS:

It has a similar white and blue striped pattern, a tie waist detail, and an off the shoulder silhouette.
What do you think?

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.

Chrissy Teigen took a stroll with daughter Luna in the Big Apple, clad in a $590 Zimmermann Black and White Dot Wrap Mini Dress:

Her dress features a wrap silhouette, allover contrast white dot print, tie-waist, mini length, and blouson sleeves.

Cute dress!

Get Chrissy’s frock for a splurge here.

What do you think?

Krysten Ritter continued her red streak at the Marvel’s The Defenders NYC Premiere After Party, slipping on a $1,995 Cushnie et Ochs Red Bea Cutout One Shoulder Gown:

Her silk crepe de chine gown features a curve-hugging fit, ruffled one shoulder overlay, and a subtle train.

Hot!

If you’re up for the splurge, get Krysten’s dress here.

Thoughts?

The sky is the limit if you can achieve it! American Ballet Theatre’s principal ballerina, Misty Copeland, is the new face of Estée Lauder’s fragrance Modern Muse.

According to the New York Times, she is not only the first African-American spokesmodel representing the luxury brand, but she is the first ballerina to do so, as similar roles are usually reserved for supermodels and actresses.

On Monday, July 31st, Estée Lauder’s video campaign launched of the new spokesmodel, and she briefly expressed how she’s impacting the world as a professional ballerina.

Copland said in the campaign video, which she posted on Twitter, “I can only hope that my life inspires other women to change the world; in their own way.”

Watch the full campaign video here:

What do you think?

Daphne Joy was spotted traipsing around Miami—Summer-perfect in a $32 Fashion Nova White Adley Set:

Her set features an off-the-shoulder crop top with a tie keyhole and matching high-rise shorts.

Cute!

Get Daphne’s duo for a steal here.

What do you think?