Happy Black History Month, folks!
In years past, Fashion Bomb Daily has uncovered the history of black designers, interviewed modern tastemakers, and even focused on models! For 2017, we’re taking a dip behind the scenes, highlighting fashion industry insiders whose influence is impactful, even though they may be under the radar.
The Fashion Bomb team has compiled a list of editors, stylists, showroom directors, and models you should definitely know.
Stay tuned for our first report later today!
Is there anyone you think we absolutely must feature?
While many know her as the cunning and dubious attorney and law professor Annalise Keating on ABC’s How To Get Away With Murder,award-winning actress Viola Davis has been blazing the big screen for more than fifteen years. And with Oscar buzz surrounding her latest project, Fences, with Denzel Washington, all eyes are on her.
Obvious acting chops aside, Viola also delivers on the red carpet in vibrant gowns with just as stunning makeup. Choosing the right foundation for ebony skinned women has long been a challenge, but she gets it right everytime.Viola even adds a little bronzer to give her face a bit of glow.
She loves to mix things up with her lip shades, depending on her ensemble for the day. With basics like white and black, Viola prefers a nice pop of red or even orange for her lips to excite her look. In bright attire, her makeup is more subtle, leaning toward nudes and light glosses for her pout.
As for her hair, Viola loves to give good wig. Whether in an asymmetrical bouncy bob, bangs, or classic fingerwaves, she loves to experiment. And on occasion, she loves to rock her cinnamon colored natural hair on the carpet while many others are afraid to do so.
Beauty isn’t simply an external feature for Davis, as she has constantly shown immeasurable support for women and other black actresses in the industry.
So here’s to Viola Davis, this week’s beauty crush, who consistently pushes the envelope and unabashedly epitomizes black beauty in the face of European beauty ideals.
Happy Tuesday!
Excuse me for the lack of updates. I’ve been running around, preparing for Fashion Week and also for my upcoming trip to Houston!
Can you believe I’ve never been? I’m excited about getting my feet wet and also having a series of book signings at swanky boutiques!
Above, please find my schedule. I will be holding court at the Saks Fifth Avenue at the Galleria Mall from 2pm-4pm on Thursday February 2nd. Come see me on the 2nd floor!
Friday, February 3rd calls for a keynote! I will be delivering one at the Superbold conference from 11am-3pm. Get your tickets at LiveSuperBold.com.
My lonestar tour ends on Saturday February 4th at the Webster! Join us for shopping at Cocktails from 1-3pm. RSVP to events@thewebster.us.
I am bringing a limited number of copies of The Bomb Life. I might be being silly but I want to sell out completely before I order more! That said, get your autographed copy while you can. Supplies are limited!
And that does it!
I hope to meet some of y’all very soon. We receive a TON of Bombshell submission from Houston, so I hope you roll out!
Love + Light,
Kim Kardashian recently flaunted pierced nails via her snapchat and sent the fashion/entertainment world into a frenzy. “Kim Kardashian starts new trend as she tries out pierce nails,” read The Daily Mail headline.
This pre-existing trend dates all the way back to 1998 when Busta Rhymes and Janet Jackson collaborated on the song, “What’s it Gonna Be.” Women went to their neighborhood nail salons and styled their nails with piercings and designs as the trend became more popular.
Now that Kim K West has reinvigorated the trend, are you willing to give them a go?
Are they Hot! or Hmm…?
Just for fun, reminisce with the What’s It Gonna Be Video below:
We have a Bombshell showdown! Kylie and Rih Rih seem to have the same taste! Kylie stepped out in Costa Rica in the same The Dolls House Fashion Fringed Cami Jumpsuit previously spied on Rihanna:
The ladies varied in their color choice. Kylie shined in brilliant white, while Rihanna looked sassy in green.
This jumpsuit is hot fire! I love it on both!
She says, “I would describe my style as an eclectic mix of color, sass with a bit of quirkiness.”
More here:
Dee, I love your London style! Your black mules are the bomb, we need deets!
Find more of today’s Bombshell on Instagram @asaradee.
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It’s a crazy time in the world right now. Trump has implemented travel bans, thus creating even more division and upset in the world.
Meanwhile, fashion brands like Gucci are pushing for more inclusivity. The hugely popular Italian house released a series of audition tapes for their Pre-Fall 2017 ad campaign, and it seems only black models were invited to the casting call.
Subjects were asked to discuss their spirit animals, and even told to show off their dance moves.
At first glance, the concept seemed cool. In 2016, we dubbed Gucci our Brand of the Year, and it’s great to see a European house make a concerted effort to reflect the diversity of the world and most importantly its customers. The dancing part made me go Hmmm….the whole charade seemed reductive and problematic. What does dancing have to do with their modeling skills?
The SAGs went down tonight and it’s always one of the best red carpets of the year! Chic pants, stripes, bold hues, and curve-hugging silhouettes emerged as the night’s biggest trends.
Check out the must-see looks below:
Kerry Washington smoldered in a white, off-the-shoulder embellished Roberto Cavalli stunner. 2017 fave? Yes, we’re claiming it already.
Taraji P. Henson’s Reem Acra gown should win an award of its own tonight. She completely shut the red carpet down!
Tracee Ellis Ross added some bold tassel earrings to her sleek, black Ulyana Sergeenko button-accented look. Not accustomed to seeing her in black, but I loved this.
Viola Davis was a vision in a strapless structured column dress from Vivienne Westwood’s Couture collection. I hope she wins big tonight!
Janelle Monae was high-fashion perfection, sticking to her black and white signature look in Chanel.
Thandie Newton donned a whimsical Schiaparelli gown for the evening. In a word: breathtaking.
Octavia Spencer and Tadashi Shoji are a sartorial match made in Heaven! Her peplum illusion gown from the brand was simple and chic.
Danielle Brooks was a vision in a white Christian Siriano trouser ensemble. That hair? Absolutely flawless!
Yara Shahidi couldn’t be missed in a colorful striped, lace Naeem Khan number. She’s slaying in the style department this year.
Chrissy Teigen was on-trend in a tuxedo-inspired DSquared2 gown for the occasion. Hot!
Uzo Aduba channeled a retro Hollywood siren in a black and white Elizabeth Kennedy gown with a cascading ruffle accent.
Sofia Vergara has been all about the shorter hemlines lately! I wanted a bit more drama here, but her Zuhair Murad frock was still beautiful.
Jackie Cruz sizzled in a black off-the-shoulder, Celia Kritharioti gown with a thigh-high slit. She’s never looked better!
Ariel Winter was gilded in a sultry gold Mikael D design. Hot!
Vibrant stripes were also on the agenda for Michelle Dockery in Elie Saab. She never disappoints.
Sophia Bush was pretty in pink, slipping on a strapless Marchesa piece in the rosy hue. I’ve never met a gown from the brand that I haven’t loved!
Marchesa was also on the menu for Kaley Cuoco, who served up princess chic in a wispy tulle confection.
Emily Blunt brought some cutouts and sheer panels to the red carpet, by way of a stunning Roberto Cavalli gown.
Kate Hudson chose a black Dior cape design, with sequin embellishment, sheer detailing, and a floral accent for good measure.
Sarah Paulson added a white cape to her black strapless gown, both by Vera Wang.
Natalie Portman is a Dior woman through and through, thus it was no surprise to see her in a voluminous gown from the iconic French fashion house. Her maternity style game is totally on point!
Emma Stone brought the romance in a floral-embroidered Alexander McQueen gown with a sexy lace bodice.
Sparrows adorned Queen Meryl Streep’s white hot Valentino gown.
A crystal-encrusted choker was a nice complement to Amy Adams’s black Brandon Maxwell gown.
Variety threw a celebratory brunch for the SAG Awards nominees, with our favorite actors and actresses in attendance. Florals, simple silhouettes, curve-hugging fits, and lace were all on the style agenda.
Check out the day’s looks in 3…2…1…
Everything was coming up florals for Thandie Newton in Altuzarra separates. Hot!
A simple, yet effective LWD was on the agenda for Jurnee Smollett-Bell. Isn’t she gorgeous?
Samira Wiley went bold in a printed pencil skirt and matching orange knit top.
Lace Louis Vuitton was Sophie Turner’s choice for the brunch. This was fab.
Aldis Hodge repped for the fellas in a blue check three-piece suit. He’s so handsome!
It was all about black and white stripes for Danielle Brooks. Yes crop top!
Uzo Aduba also tried on a crop top for size, slipping a lace hem, midriff-baring piece over a copper metallic A.L.C. pleated pencil skirt.
