Earlier this week, Cassie posed for the ‘gram in a pair of $1,095 Givenchy Logo Track Pants. Bella Hadid walked through the airport in Paris wearing the same pair:
Cassie looked swaggy as she did some shopping in her black track pants, black t-shirt, trench coat and gold chains around her neck.
Bella kept it simple with a white crop top and black leather jacket.
The elastic-waist track pants are crafted from smooth, heavyweight jersey. The contrast side stripes are completed with the Givenchy logo and signature star motif.
I’m going to have to give this one to Cassie. Although they’re both in the midst of doing tasks that are far from their usual red carpet appearances, Cassie manages to look stylish while Bella looks boring.
Camouflage is making a chic return to the style scene this season. Not to say that it ever really went away because I still have an over-sized army jacket and a pair of fitted cargo pants hanging in my closet. But the military-inspired print is taking a new spin with colorful fur-lined parkas, stylish handbags, and distressed tees and sweatshirts just to name a few. If you’re in need of some ideas on how to update your camo look, try-on today’s style inspirations.
Rock an oversized camo-print button down over a white tank top and black suede pants.
Complete the look with a pair of Givenchy Shark wedge boots, a mini chain-trim shoulder bag, and gold jewelry.
Pair an olive hued jumper with distressed white skinny jeans and a plush olive green fur vest.
Add the finishing touch with an olive leather mini handbag, camo print heels, and bold accessories.
Dress up a camo, leopard-print collared shirt with a sleek leather mini skirt and a suede fitted double-breasted blazer.
Add a quilted chevron shoulder bag, black ankle-strap sandals, and a popping pink lip for a chic finish.
Lastly, accent a denim-on-denim look with a faux fur-lined camo jacket and a pair of lace-up ankle boots.
Pull the look together with a pop of color with an electric blue handbag, a cheeky phone case, and a matching manicure.
What do you think of today’s camo infused looks? I for one am glad that camo is back in style. Gives me the chance to rework some of my old pieces for a fresh look. Comment below and tell us, how you would wear the military-inspired print.
Happy New Year! It’s the first Friday of 2017 so we had to kick off our ‘How Do You Wear It’ series with a trend that is beyond fly. Claire showed you how the celebrities are rockin’ their camouflage threads but we want to see how you do it. We did a call for submissions and got tons of responses! Guess you guys love the trend as much as I do. Let’s see what we have here:
What happens when you mix sequins with camouflage? You get Angelle May (@angelleslife )! This bombshell fused both trends together and created a stylish, swaggy ensemble. Hot!
Jeeda J of Swoon Blog, paired her midi length, camo skirt with strappy sandals and a fur-lined moto jacket. Need that jacket!
Every now and then we get a bomber submission and I love it! Cameron, @standup_g , wore a camouflage button-down shirt with a printed hat and black frame glasses. The mixed prints add a personal flare. Here for it!
Designer Shakira, @Kira_Nacole, threw on a camouflage hoodie dress from her personal collection. Must be nice to make garments as the trends come out!
Kimberly’s embellished jacket is too fly! I appreciate the simply styled outfit. It allows the focus to be on the jacket. I smell a DIY project coming!
Last but not least we have Cinda (@cindalemeise). She writes, “My love for camouflage print is insane. Here is one way that I rocked the camo trend.” I understand, Cinda. I love it too!
For more bomb submissions, be sure to visit our gallery (scroll all the way to the top!). That’s all for now. See you next week, same time, same place for another stylish edition of How Do You Wear It.
Happy Friday! We’ve spent the week on the camouflage wave and we’re not done yet! When a timeless print meets a classic designer you get today’s Bomb Product of the Day. Let’s get into the $1,599 Valentino Garavani Roclock Camouflage Medium Crossbody:
The camouflage print crossbody purse features a chain-link shoulder strap, studded trim, leather interior with one zipper pocket and two flat pockets and a flap top with push-lock closure.
Her gold metallic jacket features real dyed sheared lamb shearling, a dual zip-front closure, buckle closure at the neck, side zip pockets, and a belted waist.
Her spacious leather clutch boasts a front flap and allover silver star embellishment.
I need this in my wardrobe!
If you’re up for the splurge, get her jacket here and clutch here.
Happy Friday, Bombers and Bombshells! Did you hear? I was on the Tom Joyner morning show today with Jacque Reid discussing Awards show style!
Jacque wanted to discuss the politics of red carpet dressing, and more specifically the difficulties women of color might face finding gowns for awards season. The subject arose after actress and comedian Leslie Jones famously couldn’t find anyone to dress her for the Ghostbusters premiere. She voiced her frustrations on Twitter, and Christian Siriano came to the rescue with a red, off the shoulder stunner.
Can it be hard for anyone who isn’t Beyonce to find a dress? Definitely. Most showrooms only carry sample size i.e. a size 4 or 6, so if you’re curvy, you’re most likely out of luck. And then a designer has to think: does this actress align with our brand identity? Is this someone we would choose to market our garments? If you look at most high end designers and see the type of women they include in their advertising campaigns, you’d see that most times they are not touting chocolate or curvy sisters. So what’s one to do?
Below, 4 solutions:
1. Request from a Designer Who is Known to be Kind to Brown and/or Curvy Women
Siriano dresses women of any shape, color, age, or size, and does so beautifully. Ditto for Michael Costello, Brandon Maxwell, Tracy Reese, Cushnie et Ochs, and more. Seek and find out who those designers are. Work with someone who ‘gets it’ (i.e. gets that you’re beautiful, valuable, and worthy and why in the world wouldn’t they jump at the opportunity to dress you?!?)
2. Go with a Smaller Designer
If you don’t need a ‘runway’ piece per se, there are loads of young designers ready to dress you for the next red carpet. LaQuan Smith, Marquette 21, Shades of Shea, and Mychael Knight all spring to mind as designers who are super talented, but not necessarily putting on high wattage runway productions during international fashion weeks. It’s a win-win for both parties: you get a dress, and they get exposure.
3. Invest in a Stylist Who is Super Connected
Some stylists have a roster of A-list clientele, and can get you a dress based off of their relationships with designers and showrooms. But be warned, stylists are not cheap (some have a day rate of $6,500!), and because they’re poppin, they might not have time nor need to work with you. Still, it won’t hurt to ask! The right stylist can change your life, so they’re definitely worth the investment should you find the right one (cue Micaela Erlanger and Lupita Nyong’o; Law Roach and Zendaya).
4. Buy or Borrow
Yes, these dresses can be expensive, but if you want that look, perhaps make that investment. Otherwise, there is always Rent the Runway.
