First Lady Michelle Obama surprised us all as she made a quick visit to the Ellen DeGeneres show today! While all eyes (and ears) were glued to the television, the flawless icon wore a $4,200 Gucci Spring 2016 Carte de Tendre Print Dress and classic matching pumps.
The eccentric piece was modeled on the runway in a winning combination that included the brand’s killer lace-up emerald boots and a deep blue chain link handbag.
If you’re up for the splurge, you still purchase your own version here!
I just can’t get enough of our First Lady! Throughout both President Obama’s terms, she has served our country with such poise, grace and elegance. She will be truly missed.
Fashion has always served as a vehicle for designers to channel their emotions on any issue into wearable art. Prabal Gurung, championing a number of causes both domestic and in his hometown of Nepal, did just that with this season’s collection. With the impending election looming over our heads, presidential candidates have become the subjects of political fodder. Gurung, however, didn’t seem to pay attention to any of the negative hearsay and used this moment to express his adoration and support for democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and other noteworthy women in history.
Wispy dresses, T-shirts, and hems connected to trousers by metal rings were intelligently inscribed with phrases and entire passages from women who’ve sought out to create a change for the societal advancement of the female sex. The bywords of Gloria Steinem and Susan B. Anthony may be forever scribed in books, but Gurung beautifully presented a different medium to support the feminist movement.
For those who may not be as politically enthused, this season’s assortment still offered other viable options. A slew of knits, some in muted palettes and even striking blues and burnt orange made their way down the catwalk. A few were paired with skirts adorned with the aforementioned metal rings while oversized cardigans draped over lightweight sweaters presented choices for staying warm on chilly, early spring nights.
Though many wouldn’t consider fur a texture for the season, Gurung still injected three pieces. A white fur coat bespeckled with blue spots was the standout among the trio.
Slinky silk charmeuse dresses sauntered down the runway in shades of cobalt, plum and chartreuse: typically autumn hues, but the silhouettes drape easily and lightly across the body.
Though there were a few red carpet ready dresses as well, some flecked with embellishments and embroidery I’m certain Zoe Saldana and Solange will adore, Gurung oddly ended his show with two pantsuit looks as a nod to Mrs. Clinton. Not certain if décolleté suit jackets would ever grace her wardrobe, but at least there’s no guessing where Gurung’s vote will lie.
Her merino wool and cashmere top features a high neck, cropped length, and split sides with tie closures.
Her classic cutoffs boast a button-fly, whiskering along the front pockets, distressed detailing, and a raw cut hem.
Her camel-hued boots are crafted from stretch suede. They feature an over-the-knee length, 4″ thick heels, a rounded-toe silhouette, and exposed side zip closures.
Hot!
If you’re up for the splurge, get Emily’s top here, shorts here, and boots here.
The simple piece boasts exaggerated double side slits, a striking peplum feature and a clean silhouette. Nude footwear and eccentric white sleeve details completed the plush look. Love it!
I’m here for Ms. Chanel! I gotta admit, whenever she rocks an all white ‘fit, she effortlessly kills it. Point blank.
Happy Monday, today’s Bombshell of the Day is Nailah from Detroit:
“Hi there, my name is Nailah Ali. A freelance graphic designer and fashion and beauty blogger over at The Moda Intersection. I’m originally from Detroit, Michigan but now reside in New Jersey.”
“If I had to sum up my style, I’d say that it’s minimally bold. It’s ever-changing and evolves as I do. I prefer amping up paired basics with bold accessories, makeup and hair styles; clean silhouettes with a touch of glam and color are fun too.”
“Versatility in my wardrobe is important as well.”
“Some of the fun of fashion for me is finding new ways to give life to pre-worn pieces.”
“Versatility in my wardrobe is important as well.”
“Some of the fun of fashion for me is finding new ways to give life to pre-worn pieces.”
“This may sound cliche, but fashion is an extension of me. It’s my artistic release if you will.”
What do you guys think of this beauty, leave your feedback below!
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.
Her Story actress Angelica Ross went glam at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in a yellow Veejay Floresca gown. To showcase her dress’s detailing, she chose a glamorous ponytail with loads of texture: styled by Mecai. Here, the steps to get her fun hair for yourself:
3. Anchor your hair into a ponytail, while allowing your natural roots to show to create padding.
4. Next, tease and secure the remaining hair on top. Use a dime size amount of MIZANI Defyne Wax over the ponytail. Let natural pieces fall and frame your face.
5. Create the texture in your ponytail by using a 1 inch and 1 1/2″ Hot Tools curling iron. Make sure to rotate and set the waves for the desired effect.
6. Use your fingers to lightly toss the hair. Finish it with MIZANI HD Shyne.
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So Fashion Bomb Daily celebrated its 10th Anniversary in late August, but we thought: what better time than Fashion Week to officially toast to 10 years?
Fashion Bomb squad members Faith, Giselle, Marsha, and Pierre were in the building to turn up. During the night, we also announced two new additions to our team: stylist Kelley Carter, who will be our Editor-at-Large, and Ty Hunter, who will be our Director of Special Projects!
Fashion Bomb Daily is becoming more like a magazine, which means we’ll be creating more original content, from videos to exclusive editorials, and even more curated events.
Several chic supporters popped by, including June Ambrose, Bonang Matheba, Miss Diddy LA, Christina Milian, and Michael Costello:
It was a fun time!
Here’s to another 10 years!
Special thank you to Kim Blackwell and Ronny Oppong of the PMM Agency.
Images: Marta McAdams
Yesterday, the iconic Celine Dion graced the Ellen DeGeneres Show while wearing a mixed print ensemble featuring an exuberant a Victoria Beckham Fall 2016 Gingham Print Button Down Top, a High Waisted Striped Midi Skirt from the brand and white pointed toe pumps.
The classic shirt is ideal for any outfit! While it serves as one of the most universal wardrobe staples, you can amp up it’s sartorial appeal by pairing it with other unexpected patterns, as seen on the model below. In addition, Victoria Beckham’s lux burnt orange and navy blue pleated midi skirt is just as equally tantalizing.
Fun fact: Celine’s dynamic look was styled by none other than the visionary himself, Mr. Law Roach. Yes!
In contrast to CiCi’s version, the model’s ‘fit incorporates a more polished effect with a waist-cinching belt and patent leather pumps. The voluminous top includes an off-the-shoulder feature, a fitted silhouette and a crisp, clean look. And, the skirt is the icing on the cake. Cop your own set here!
Monika Chiang’s ‘Carla’ lace-up rope gladiator sandals are everywhere! A couple weeks ago, we saw Karrueche and Kylie Jenner slay in the decorated footwear but Ciara opted for more sophisticated vibes.
These versatile lovelies house a 4-inch stiletto heel, cream leather and a back zipper. Are you feeling them?
While I’m an avid supported of all things monochrome, I believe a lighter shoe would have been perfect for this frock (i.e- think Stuart Weitzman’s ‘Nudist’ sandal).
But, Ciara’s also known for her unexpected fashion choices – so, hey, more power to her!
Serena’s fashion show for HSN was amazing! The sophisticated and sexy collection featured 42 autumn perfect pieces, including comfy sweaters, cable knit scarves, and fun faux leather jackets. The inspiration? Novel Romance, which HSN described as, ‘a modern statement on classic knit dressing with a focus on a variety of textures including cables, ribs and heather effects.’
See a few pictures here:
Check out the final walk here:
The front row was littered with A-listers, including Anna Wintour, Ciara, Lala Anthony, and Venus Williams.
Ciara and Lala congratulated Serena on her collection after the show.
#SquadGoals.
Did any of you tune in to the live stream? If you did, you’d know that the collection is available now for purchase on HSN!
The fine people over at HSN were kind enough to send over a few pieces from Serena’s collection for me to try out, and I must say: they’re pretty cute!
My favorites included this Faux Leather and Sherpa Vest, which I rocked with distressed jeans and black booties:
Her sweater dresses are also bomb! They come in brown and gray, and look great with booties and mules. Whether belted or worn under a jacket, it is the perfect piece for fall! I love this gray option, which I wore with a belt, shades, and fun mules:
The sweater dress is Today’s Special on HSN.com! Get it here.
I plan on slipping it on as the temperatures dip, then wearing it under a coat when winter comes knocking.
Now, I want your honest opinions: what do you think?
Shop Serena’s full collection for HSN here.
This post was sponsored by HSN.
