Today’s Bombshell is Cynthia from Nairobi:

She writes, “Trying to describe my style and not including the word colorful would be a disservice to myself.”

“Colorful walls are my best friend, I incorporate different colors into my post by creating themes every week that not only emphasize the outfits but also reflect my personality.“

More here:

Cynthia, there’s a magnetic energy that you display through your photos. I love that you use colored backgrounds to play up you’re ensembles.

Find more of Cynthia on Instagram, @cynthianyongesa.

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.

Pandora Christie celebrated at the Bimba Y Lola Party across the pond—uplifting a black and grey ensemble with a $123 Pretty Little Thing Zola Premium Multicolor Faux Fur Jacket:

Her multi-coloured faux fur jacket features a collarless silhouette and long sleeves.

Cute jacket!

If you’re up for the splurge, get Pandora’s coat fur here.

Thoughts?

Telemundo’s Carolina Miranda skewed sultry at the iHeart Radio Fiesta Latina 2016 in a $200 House of CB Kaori Studded Bandage and Mesh Dress:

Her bandage dress features golden stud embellishment, a sheer mesh bodice and sleeves, a knee-length, and pencil skirt.

Hot!

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

Are you feeling it?

Julianne Hough tended to her Dancing With the Stars judging duties in a $895 Michael Costello Emerald Victoria Gown:

Her halter dress features an open back, cut-in sides, and a curve-hugging silhouette. Here’s the yellow version below.

Simple and chic!

If you’re up for the splurge, get Julianne’s gown here.

Are you feeling it?

Today’s Fashion Bombshell is Chimee from Baton Rouge:

She writes, “I actually was a Fashion Bombshell years ago. Many things have changed with me since that time.”

“My style has evolved in my opinion and I am now a fashion blogger, aroundthewaygyrl.com“

“I can’t really described my style. I wear what I like and what I feel looks good on me.”

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Chimee, so glad to have featured you again! Those flowing pieces, girl, you’ve got this style thing down!

For more on Chimee. check out her Instagram, @_Aroundthewaygyrl.

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.

As our creative director Kelley Carter and I embark on our trip to Lagos, I thought I’d showcase a pretty bomb product: Raden’s GPS Equipped A50 Suitcase.

In addition to it’s stylish, sleek exterior, this suitcase has more bells and whistles than you can shake a stick at!

Ever lost your bag while traveling (I have!). Well, not to worry. Raden’s suitcase comes equipped with a GPS system that links to an app, so you can know your suitcase’s location at all times.

As if that wasn’t enough, it also has a USB port, a battery so you can charge your phone, and an internal scale so you know how much your bag weighs.

Add to it a slew of cute colors like pale purple, hushed pink, baby blue, and white, and you’ve got yourself a Bomb Product.

It’s a bit of a splurge at $295 for the carry on, and $395 for the checked option, but if you travel a lot, this set is a must. Did someone say Christmas present?

Purchase your set at Raden.com.
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It is with utter shock, disappointment, and disbelief that I report that Donald J. Trump is the 45th President of the United States.

Any minority; any disenfranchised, disrespected, and marginalized community feels the pain of this today.
America went from progress and hope with the election of Barack Obama, our first Black President, to a man who has spewed hatred, lies, stupidity, and misogyny for the duration of his campaign.

The question is what now?

My knee jerk reaction is to keep on keeping on, as we always have.

We have overcome police dogs, and all forms of oppression from slavery to legalized slavery via the prison system. We have survived black lives being killed as if they were useless chattel. We have survived the destruction of black families and economic disparity. And we will survive this. We are strong. We will not fail.

This election has served as a wake up call to me and I’m sure to many of you. We are so far from achieving equality. Our neighbors down South and in middle America really don’t think much of us. Thankfully this is still a free, democratic nation where we can go for our dreams. It might take longer, but the sky is the limit. So let’s get it.
Love + Light,

Happy Election Day, folks!
I just got back from Vegas for the Soul Train Awards (recap here), and I’m headed to Lagos, Nigeria tomorrow for GT Bank Fashion Weekend!

I’ll be teaching a blogging masterclass and also moonlighting on panels with the likes of Sam Fine, Tracy Reese, and many more!

We’re not flying Arik Air this time, but instead are hopping on a Virgin America flight that flies through London. Tomorrow our Creative Director and I will be settling in for a 14 hour journey. Pray for me, y’all.

At any rate, I’m excited about eating peppered snails, Egusi soup, and Suya…and of course seeing designers old and new.
Pierre won’t be making the trip this time, so if y’all know of a fabulous photographer we can use, holla in the comments!
Smootches!

Fact: Justine Skye always has one of the best hairstyles at any event. Her signature purple color is always on point and we love the daring ‘dos she chooses! Case in point: the beauty at the 13th Annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards. She offset her Fall-perfect Georgine Studio stole and super cool Gypsy Sport planet-embroidered dress with “Old Hollywood”-inspired Curls—styled by Derick Monroe.

Get the steps to recreate Justine’s hair for the evening below:

1. On freshly washed and conditioned hair, dry your hair with a blow dryer and a paddle brush to create body to the hair.

2. Next, section your hair in small parts and use a medium one-inch curling iron to create small curls at the ends of your hair—leaving the roots straight.

A photo posted by The Purple Unicorn (@justineskye) on Nov 8, 2016 at 9:27am PST

3. Create a deep side part on the right side and use an edge tamer like the $10 Dark and Lovely Length Retention Tame and Strengthen Edge Tamer to keep your hair in place and prevent fly-aways. Then, continue to curl the hair away from your face.

4. After all of the hair is curled, brush out the curls with a $105 Mason Peason Brush to add volume and waves and pin some hair in place behind your ears.

A photo posted by Derick Monroe (@derickmonroe) on Nov 8, 2016 at 4:03am PST

5. To finish, spray a sheen and sealing spray like the $6 Dark and Lovely Au Naturale Anti-Shrinkage Sheen Sealing Nectar—to add shine to the hair strands.

Will you be trying out Justine’s hair this holiday?

Jasmine Sanders looked every bit the model at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Gala in a Maria Lucia Hohan Bronze Tawny Gown:

Her metallic silk tulle gown features a floor-grazing length and long sleeves. Here’s the leg-baring iteration below.

This is an unusual color for the red carpet, but I loved it!

Get the mini version of Jasmine’s gown here.

What do you think?