From New York to London, Milan and now Paris, Kendall Jenner continues to keep her street style chic! The model was spotted leaving her hotel in Paris clad in a red blazer, vinyl pants, a mini Hermes Birkin bag and $2,600 Gucci Appliqued Hoodie:
Gucci’s cotton hoodie comes in a slouchy oversized fit for a look of urban nonchalance. The front is printed with the brand’s iconic logo in metallic gold, while the back comes with a large embroidered dog appliqué and the label’s signature phrase “Blind For Love”.
This Gucci reign just won’t let up! In any case, Kendall looks comfortable and stylish. I can dig it!
If you’re wearing a sheer Dior gown to one of the biggest parties of the year, then your hair has to be just as cool as your dress. Case in point: Nina Dobrev at the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Her edgy bob was the perfect complement to her frock from the iconic French fashion house—dry-cut by famed stylist Riawna Capri. She used a texturizing technique to maintain a blunt perimeter.
Here, the step-by-step details to recreate Nina’s gorgeous look:
2. Prep your hair with a heat protectant that won’t weigh it down, as well as a primer to create a foundation to keep the style in place.
3. Rough dry your hair to boost its natural texture and volume.
4. Once dry, separate your hair into three sections. Then, begin curling your hair from the bottom— gradually changing the iron size from the smallest (.75″) to medium (1″) to large (1.25″) as you make your way towards the top layer.
5. Shake out your curls and set them into place using a flexible hold spray. And Riawna’s pro tip? “Volumizing products and creating a base of tight curls helps to create that really big and full look.”
Taraji P. Henson was one of our most popular looks at the 89th Annual Academy Awards. And you saw why right? Her Alberta Ferretti gown was perfectly complemented by her glamorous bob—an ode to Old Hollywood icons like Diahann Carroll and Dorothy Dandridge.
Here, all the steps to get her gorgeous tresses by famed stylist Tym Wallace:
1. First, prep your hair using an anti-dandruff shampoo & conditioner, to alleviate any scalp dryness and itch but keep your hair soft, nourished, and manageable. When you’re wearing midnight sapphire like Taraji, you don’t want anything distracting from the gorgeous shade of your gown!
2. Once your hair is cleansed, spray a leave-in detangler on 2-inch sections of your hair before blowing them dry with a blow dryer.
3. Emulsify two to three pumps of a cream serum in your hands and distribute it evenly throughout your hair, before using a jumbo barrel curling iron to create pin curls. Then, set your hair with velcro rollers to lock-in the curl memory.
4. After your curls are set, take them down and use a tried-and-true Mason Pearson brush through the roller set. Then, use your fingers to set the look in place before liberally spraying with hold hairspray.
Bold, buxom and beautiful, this supermodel has caused a cataclysmic shift in the fashion world of waif thin girls. Blazing the catwalks with her sexy stride to coaching and grooming aspiring models as a judge on the reboot of America’s Next Top Model, Ashley Graham has us all wanting to know more, especially how she manages to look so flawless all the time.
The gorgeous brunette loves to show off her cascading mane, often worn out and full of loose curls and bounce. But who doesn’t love a good ponytail every now and then, especially when your bone structure is as amazing as hers?
As for makeup, Ashley usually highlights her beautifully tanned skin with natural looks. Subtle eye-shadow and nude lips are her niche. But when she vamps it up…
…she adores a good smokey-eye or a brooding red shade to accentuate her full lips.
Obvious pulchritude aside, Ashley has been slaying the game for years, but after her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2016 cover, she became one of the driving forces behind the conversation of diversity in fashion and of curvier women needing to own their sexiness and confidence. And with her countless lingerie shoots and swimsuit line, it’s safe to say she’s owning hers.
So here’s to you, Ashley Graham! An advocate for body positivity and a woman who isn’t afraid to stand confidently in her curves without being defined by any beauty standards but her own.
For more of this week’s beauty crush, spy our gallery above! What say you to this week’s pick?
Well, our girl has yet another accomplishment under her belt. Today, Rihanna was awarded Humanitarian Of The Year by the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations, heading to the prestigious university in a look phresh off the runway, no less. The “Work” singer skewed teetered the line of corporate and sexy in a Monse Fall 2017 Gray Off-The-Shoulder Belted Dress and matching boots. This shoulder bearing number cuts straight under the clavicle with lapel like flaps draping across the bust. A wide belt cinches the waist while the thigh-grazing slit, that cascades into ruffled pleat, offsets the heavy fabric. Matching, thigh-high boots feature a full-length zipper running on the inner side of the boot, upping the “Anti” with this look and elevating its modern aesthetic.I mean, is this even up for debate? Hot! The color and silhouette was event appropriate. And though she could’ve opted for a pantsuit……this is definitely more her style. And when you can pluck a look like this just seen on the runway two weeks ago, why not? The Bajan Beauty completed her look with minimal makeup, a diamond choker, a long, sleek ponytail, and a black Dior purse.Rihanna beamed as she received her award for her efforts in education via her Clara Lionel Scholarship Foundation, which awards scholarships for college to deserving Caribbean high school students. She also built a state-of-the-art center for oncology and nuclear medicine to diagnose and treat breast cancer at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Bridgetown, Barbados. Amazing is a gross understatement. Very well deserved, Rih Rih! Congratulations on receiving such a distinguished accolade and setting such a precedent for giving back!Rihanna completed her day by taking a tour of the university with Dr. S. Allen Counter (pictured), all smiles along the way.
This look isn’t available just yet for purchase, but you can peep the collection here.
To conclude our Black History Month Series, we met with celebrity stylist, Memsor Kamarake. Wendy Williams’ stylist showed up in his signature denim on denim Armani ensemble, ready to dish on his journey as a stylist.
Though he was born in New York, to West African immigrants from Sierra Leone, Memsor’s journey began across the pond. He was living in London and used to read Vibe magazine, religiously. “I was voracious! I would read it cover to cover. I got to know all the editor’s names and followed Emil Wilbekin, who at the time, was a market editor.”
The fashion enthusiast admired Emil’s work and began to study his day-to-day life through the lens that was provided with each magazine issue. This ultimately led to the revelation of his future profession. “I remember saying to myself, “Oh my God! That’s what I want to do!” The market editor is the point person responsible to source products for shoots that best suits the editor or stylists’ vision.
The first step Memsor took towards attaining his dream job was to head back to where it all started, New York. In doing so, he acquired a position at the Ralph Lauren store, which lent him a ‘scope on the business side of fashion. Of his experience he stated, “Working at Ralph Lauren on the retail level was very instructive. There was the Polo Sports store and then the mansion [Ralph Lauren] that was across the street.” Seeing how both stores operated separately, but were yet one entity, introduced him to the notion of branding.
Coincidentally, he encountered his role model, Emil Wilbekin, at a party. He seized the opportunity to tell the editor how his work had inspired him. He recalls telling him, “You’re one of the reasons I moved to New York, I was very highly influenced by your work”. As fate would have it, a friend alerted him of a fashion assistant position that opened up at Vibe. Unbeknownst to him, Emil had been promoted to Editor in Chief. “I met with the fashion director at the time, and she says, “You’re fantastic, let me walk you down to my boss”, opens the door, and it was Emil. The Editor immediately recognized him from their previous run-in and sealed the deal! Since then, the relationship between the two has morphed into a brotherhood.
Memsor found himself working for the very publication he had admired for so many years. He worked his way up the ladder, from fashion assistant, to market editor, and ultimately, Fashion Director-which he did for 5-6 years. As print began to phase out, the transition to digital, forced the stylist to move on to a career in freelance.
In the midst of freelancing, he was approached to take a meeting with the Wendy Williams show. Though he did not know all that it entailed, he advised to always take a meeting. “What’s the worst that can happen?” It’s a good thing he agreed because here he is, 5 years later, as Wendy’s resident stylist.
The stylist admits he’s had a reputation for working with people on the rise up; on their way to super stardom. A great example, is his shoot with then Senator, Barack Obama, before his political acclaim to Commander-In-Chief. His clientele also includes, Beyoncé, Brandy, Melanie Fiona, Ciara, and more.
More than anything, Memsor has taken a philanthropic approach to work, lending his hand in international fashion productions, in an effort to assist in assimilating western practices. “The idea is taking what I know and spreading it around the world. Working with a designer who maybe doesn’t have access to what we have. You bring that level of production to what they have there, little by little they progress, and you also get to see a different standard of beauty. How they’re influenced by what we have here, but also influences that are home grown.” He finds solace in stepping into the shadows to allow others to thrive.
One should always pay it forward. A quote that resonates with him is, “Each one teach one”. “I am only here because folks did the same exact thing with me. I am a recipient of that blessing and love that folks poured down on me, so therefore, I want to make sure I am that for other people.” By allowing himself to be a vessel of knowledge to others, he believes he is honoring those who came before. He considers veterans such as, June Ambrose and Misa Hilton, as mentors who guided him along the way, and provided him with keen advice; something he wishes to pass along. Other fashion notables who have inspired him are fashion designers, Edward Enninful and Kimora Lee Simmons, along with fellow celebrity stylist, Jenke Ahmed Tailey.
Though he never interned, he strongly encourages it. “Interning gives you first hand experience of whether or not this is for you.” To those who want to hop straight into it he stated, “The work is what sustains you. Don’t just pretend to do the work on Instagram with a picture of a rack of shoes and you’re not on set. It’s not the most glamorous job.” No matter what point in your career he cautions that he always finds himself walking down 7th avenue, on a hot sweaty day, with a garment bag. For those who think they are above that, this job isn’t for you. In addition he advised, “The relationships are really important as well. If you don’t have the relationships it’s not going to work, so returning samples on time is key.”
If you’re going to delve into this career, give it all you’ve got. “Don’t come in and be a mediocre stylist or come in mediocre and work up to higher.”
In conclusion, Memsor expressed his desire for aspiring stylists, “I want you to respect the work that I do, but I’d be more honored if you used that inspiration to then go do something for yourself, rather than follow my every move. Get off that couch and show me what you can do! “
Preach, Memsor!
Thoughts on this ambitious stylist?
Look out for his new website launching in March!
To keep up with this denim trotting maven follow him on IG @memsor
Nothing is more beautiful than a woman who loves the skin she’s in. Whether you’re a size 6, 16 or 26, confidence is always key to an amazing red carpet moment. This week, we’re celebrating the curvy girls that make opulent fashion statements.
Let’s take a look at the 15 times curvy celebrities dominated the red carpet:
Danielle Brooks looked stunning in a royal blue Christian Sirano frock on the red carpet of the 2017 Screen Actor’s Guild Awards. Such a great color for her and the fit was perfection.
Gabourey Sidbe flaunted her weight loss on the red carpet of the 2017 NAACP Image Awards in a gold and blue Ankara dress.
Oprah looked radiant in an emerald green sequin dress with matching shoes at the premiere of Selma. Such a great color on her!
Plus size model Ashley Graham slayed the red carpet of the America’s Next Top Model premiere event clad in a sheer, lace frock and black undergarments.
Octavia Spencer opted for a gorgeous full-length floral skirt and a white button up top at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Classic!
Melissa McCarthy attended the 2016 Golden Globes in a navy blue metallic v-neck frock with a slit up the front, designed by her!
Songbird Jazmine Sullivan smoldered in an all black ensemble on the 2016 Black Girls Rock red carpet.
Hot! Amber Riley wore a black, key-hole crop top with a floral, full-length skirt to the 2016 NAACP Image Awards.
Adele’s olive green Givenchy dress fit her perfectly at the 2017 Grammy awards.
Here at Fashion Bomb Daily we believe women are beautiful, no matter the size. It’s all about the confidence! For more curvaceous show-stoppers, visit our gallery! For now, what do you think? Did these beauties dominate the red carpet?
” I can look back at my previous submission and see how I’ve developed from just a year ago.”
” I still keep it semi conservative.”
” I love color, pattern mixing, and dressing to suit my mood.”
Work it, Donisha! Hand me that pink coat! And I love the Mommy/Daughter style.
See more on the ‘Gram @Donisha.Fashionista.
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.
Ruffles are all the rage! And while stars have adopted the trend, we also want to know how readers rocked it as well!
Take a look at how you wear Spring 2017’s flirty ruffles:
Chimee aka @Aroundthewaygyl_ wrote, “I purchased this jumpsuit from Zara and I love the ruffled sleeves.” Super cute!
Shondra of @thenewdefinitionof types, “Hi! I’d like to submit a few photos on how I wear ruffles with a circular tube top with sweet heart neckline and ruffled sleeves.” You better work! I love it!
Erika @_lovelyxerica wore a ruffled sleeved dress for her surprise engagement shoot (Congrats!).
Jhalisa @jhalisa_xo skewed exquisite in a white ruffled top and skirt.
Lastly, Lanetria Ellis @Caribbean_cowgirl submitted two BOMB looks. You better slay!
We’ll be adding submissions throughout the day, so be sure to send your ruffled looks to Submissions@FashionBombDaily.com. This week, we’re focusing on plus sized Bombshells! If you fit the bill, send pic of your best looks to us for a potential feature.
Which look is your favorite?
Want to shop the look? Get into our 10 under $100 ruffled picks here and get some Style Inspiration here.
