Throwback Thursdays #TBT: The Style Evolution of Eve

After stepping onto the hip-hop scene in the late nineties, Ruff Ryder’s First Lady has been making major waves since her days serving as the female force of a gritty hip-hop squad. Rapper, actress and designer, Eve, has had major success in the business with chart-topping hits, a hit self-titled sitcom that aired in the early 2000’s, blockbuster films, and Fetish Clothing, her line of women’s urban clothes and accessories.  Though Fetish is no more, that definitely hasn’t put a stop to Eve’s ardent appreciation for fashion.

Since this Philly native made her debut, Eve’s style was on everyone’s radar, especially when it came to her hair. Her signature blond buzzcut was just as bold as her flow and lyricism.  And to kick things up a notch, she went from blond to fiery red in the blink of an eye.

 
No stranger to the red carpet, Eve has always stayed on trend throughout the years, bringing hood glamor to the forefront the likes of Lil Kim and Foxy Brown. We’re talking fur stoles, printed gowns worn with sexy leather boots, fedoras, and flirty dresses that sparkle under camera flashes.  And what look would be complete without a glistening choker?

These days, Eve’s style is a bit more mature, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less sensational. She loves upbeat separates that ooze personality.
 

She’s become a fan of jumpsuit that bare shoulders or feature sheer panels and gorgeous designer gowns as she teeters on stilettos the likes of Louboutin and McQueen.  
   Eve spends most of her time in London with her husband, where she can be seen front row at many a London Fashion Week show. 
 

Eve continues to slay the stage to this day, and went on tour with long time friend Gwen Stefani a year ago.  Does this pic take you back?  It IS Throwback Thursday after all.

For more of our favorite Eve style moments, spy our gallery above!

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Givenchy Names Clare Waight Keller as New Artistic Director

Givenchy has named Clare Waight Keller as their New Artistic Director, taking the place of Riccardo Tisci:

While rumors swirled that more bold faced names like Virgil Abloh would occupy the spot, former Chloé designer Waight Keller will take over for the LVMH couture house. Of her new appointment, she said in a statement, “Hubert de Givenchy’s confident style has always been an inspiration and I am very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this legendary house’s history. I look forward to working with the teams and writing a new chapter in this beautiful story.”

Waight Keller graduated from the Royal College of Art in London, and has held posts at Calvin Klein, Gucci, and Pringle of Scotland. Though Givenchy has become known for its celebrity lace shows and in-your-face pieces largely embraced by the hip hop community, Clare’s aesthetic skews more demure. It will be interesting to see what she presents for the house’s Spring/Summer 2018 collection in October.

What do you think of this new appointment?

Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Shana from Philadelphia

There are so many great submissions from Philly for Bombshell of the Day! It’s almost too hard to choose, so I will do one big post with all of your submissions tomorrow!
Until then, get into Shana from PA:

She writes, ” I would describe my style as weekend casual chic with a touch of girlish details.”

” Since I’m a full time nurse, my daily attire consists mainly of wearing scrubs.”

” So often on the weekend is when I get to dress up and add some glam!”

” I love adding a good accessory such as a great bag, faux fur, or even a statement coat.”

” Adding a pop of color is a good idea as well.”

” I believe that style should be just as unique as individual. “

“I get to express my mood accordingly. That’s the best part! So I’ve recently started blogging to do two things- inspire creativity and to share my fashion finds. I wanted to create a platform that would offer tips and style ideas that can easily be attainable for the everyday stylish woman. I truly feel that your dress size shouldn’t matter, only your confidence does! You can visit www.browngirlstylish.com for more. “


Will do! Your bag game is on point! Work it! See more at www.browngirlstylish.com and on IG @BrownGirlStylish. What do you think?

What do you think of Shana from Philadelphia?

 
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*If you’re in Philly, be sure to pop by Convos with Yours Truly. Get your tix here.

Bomb Product of the Day: Lovello Elizabeth’s Rose Romper

One of my favorite atheisure brands is Lovello Elizabeth, straight from Philly!
I slip on her jumpsuits and sets to kick back. As the weather warms up, I’ll definitely be rocking her $80 Rose Romper:

The hooded onesie comes with a tie at the waist.

Rock it with sneakers or heels.

Saucy!
What do you think?
If you love, purchase here.
And if you’re in Philly, be sure to stop by Convos with Me on Saturday!

Splurge: Hailey Baldwin’s Power Stylists Dinner Sally LaPointe Ostrich Feather Lace Crop Top, Matching Skirt and Chiffon Duster

Hailey Baldwin attended the Power Stylists Dinner clad in a $7,800 Ostrich Feather Lace Slit Skirt, matching crop top and $1,650 Chiffon Duster:

The Ostrich Feather Lace Slit Pencil Skirt features a high rise waistline, allover feather embroidery, and a midi length hemline with side slit.  It is paired with a matching crop top.

The Chiffon Duster features a wide lapel, allover sheer chiffon fabric, long sleeves with cuff and shoulder detailing, and full length hemline.

I LOVE this look!  Maeve Reilly, Hailey’s stylist, continuously slays her red carpet looks!   Here they are at the Stylists Dinner.

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You you purchase the duster here for $1,650 and the Ostrich skirt here for $7,800.

What do you think?  Would you splurge on Hailey’s look?

Splurge: Freida Pinto’s UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability Innovators For A Healthy Planet Celebration $731 Amanda Wakeley Blue Pixel China Fitted Dress

Freida Pinto was a blue dream at the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability Innovators For A Healthy Planet Celebration in a $731 Amanda Wakeley Blue Pixel China Fitted Dress:

Her dress features black contrasting panels, cap sleeves, and a curve-hugging silhouette.

Great dress and color!

Get Freida’s dress for a splurge here.

Are you feeling it?

Splurge: Bella Hadid’s New York City $450 Alexander Wang Black Gray Aged Daze Denim Jacket and $1,195 Vetements Red Stripe Reworked Denim

Bella Hadid strutted down the streets of NYC in a $450 Alexander Wang Black Gray Aged Daze Denim Jacket and $1,195 Vetements Red Stripe Reworked Denim:

She completed her look with her favorite $598 Stuart Weitzman White Clinger Boots and an affordable $63 Danielle Guizio Black Vouvant Sheer Turtleneck Bodysuit.

Her classic denim jacket features button front closures, breast flap pockets with snap button closures, and side slit pockets.

I love her style!

If you’re up for the splurge, get Bella’s jacket here and jeans here.

What do you think?

Newest Talent Management and Production Agency W Entertainment Launches Its Very First Campaign, “Meet the Owner”


Meet the Owner explores the busy life and style of the woman behind the newest talent management and production agency in New York City. W Entertainment’s CEO and Founder is a coffee-crazed, fashion-forward ball of fire when it comes to managing talent.


NYC-bred visionary, Whitney Brown, has taken the entertainment industry by storm. The stylish entrepreneur has worked with brands including Live Nation, Miami Heat, Buzzfeed, Chobani, NFL and more. In 2015, Whitney birthed W Entertainment out of her passion for talent management and brand partnerships. W Entertainment is a full-service talent management and production agency with ventures integrating music, film, television, sports, beauty, modeling and more.


Whitney has been described as powerful, multifaceted and fashionable. But at her core she is lovable and sweet. She is passionate about the creatively complex. W Entertainment is her promise to help unique entertainment professionals discover perfect partnerships. When asked about W Entertainment’s mission she states, “To create a platform for creatively complex individuals to freely express their work without boundaries and limitations. To create an environment where clients have the complete creative control of their work by eliminating these barriers and encouraging freedom to creatively express art and sound. W Entertainment will create, identify, and secure valuable opportunities to enhance the exposure of our clients’ brands through this freedom of expression” (Whitney Brown, CEO and Founder).


Meet the Owner will give an in depth look into the life and style of the woman behind the newest entertainment and management agency in the business. From fashion, beauty, music, food and everything in between, MTO will provide an all access pass to the busy life of a woman working to make the dreams of creatives come true.

Contact info:

W Entertainment:

IG: @wentertainmentmanagement
Twitter: @wentertainLLC
website: www.wentertainmentmanagement.com

Whitney

IG: @wwwhiiitneyyy
Twitter: @wwwhiiitneyyy
website: www.meettheownerw.com

Fashion Bomb Beauty Exclusive Editorial: Songstress V. Bozeman on Soul Music, Style, and Curating Her Signature Look

If you’re an Empire faithful, you’re familiar with V Bozeman, aka Veronica, whose vocals took us by storm on the “What is love?” single from the show. We got a chance to catch up with the LA songstress about her journey thus far. From fashion, to music, and hair, we covered it all.


Bozeman knew she wanted to sing from a very young age. She said, “Music is my first love, it chose me, and I have to submit to it.” Before her breakthrough on Empire, Bozeman was working with songwriter, Cee-Lo Green. During that time, she was introduced to record producer, Timbaland. She decided to reveal the visuals to her ‘Race Jones’ single, in order to get his opinion on the ballad, to which he was very impressed. So much so, he was compelled to pitch the songstress to Lee Daniels for his hit show, and the rest as you know, is history!


Rocking a bold bald ‘do has become the singers signature look. Though this is how we were introduced to her, Bozeman shares with us how she acquired her trademark look. “I had a full mane all my life, but along the way I’ve always been known to switch it up, but I never did it with my hair. I was in a girls group for so long, and when that ended, I just wanted to start over and grow a healthy mane. I never intended on going bald, but after I cut it off I was like, “I kinda wanna keep it for a minute!” She loved how her new cut made her feel and felt more comfortable with it than when she had hair; thus, her fierce persona was birthed.


She draws style inspiration from how she feels. “I’m not a person to follow trends, emulate, or imitate. I just do what I feel. I don’t like clothes to wear me, I like to wear my clothes.” She acknowledges that her bold appearance calls for less in order to create balance. One of her favorite brands is Gucci. She also loves vintage and mixing highs and lows from Zara & Topshop, saying, “It’s not what you wear, but how you wear it.”

In the spirit of women’s history month, we asked Bozeman what it means to be a woman within the music industry. She says, “It’s important to really be solid in our beliefs and represent in the best possible way we can. Women have raised me, and I’ve taken all the jewels that they have given me, and applied them throughout my life.” She believes that African American women, in particular, bear certain crosses that people will never understand. Therefore, it is important to tell our stories, and use our platform to inspire younger ladies, so they may carry on the legacy.


The songstress elaborates on her ideology of music. “Music should be soul music, things that touch your soul, that’s the difference between then and now. Now, there’s synthesis, it taints the real organic sound of somebody’s soul. You can’t hear it ‘cause all you hear is the computer and computers don’t have soul.” With the surge of emerging new artists, she is encouraged that a plethora of great music is on the horizon.


Next, Bozeman will be hosting an art gallery in LA, showcasing a variation of pictures and paintings that celebrate women, in honor of Women’s History Month. She tells us to look out for lots of drama coming our way via the new season of Empire. She’s working on a few movies set to release soon. Lastly, she is working on releasing a new album. “I’ve learned so much in these last few years, I’ve grown, I’ve become wiser. I’m getting back in the studio and pushing myself as hard as I can to get it all out.”

We wish you all the best and will be looking out for your soulful tunes!

 

Keep up with the V on IG @vbozeman

See even more pix in the Gallery above.
What do you think of our latest Fashion Bomb Editorial Exclusive?
Editor-In-Chief // Claire Sulmers @clairesulmers
Interview//Cassandre LaTortue @Cassanie
Editorial Director // Michael Mann @michael.mann
Fashion // AKI X MANN @akixmann
Make-up Artist // Kevin Wade @iamkevinwade
Photographer//Jarrelle Lee @JayLee_21
Cinematographer // Adrian Rhed @mr_rhed
Location: @ConcreteStudiosLA
*Makeup Notes. V. is wearing Dior Star Foundation, Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream on her eyes, Tess Cosmetics Highlighter, and Coloured Raine liquid lipstick in Truffle Raine.

Splurge: Olivia Culpo’s Instagram $375 Norma Kamali Red Stud Underwire Bikini Top and $365 High Waist Bikini Bottom

Olivia Culpo frolicked on the beach in a $375 Norma Kamali Red Stud Underwire Bikini Top and $365 High Waist Bikini Bottom:

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Her red bikini top features a back hook closure, metallic stud accents, and underwire cups. Her bottom boasts a high-waist and stretch fit.

Hot!

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If you’re up for the splurge, get Olivia’s top here and bottom here.

Thoughts?

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