There’s absolutely no doubt that Ciara was high atop the Best Dressed list at last night’s 2016 ESPYs! She also absolutely nailed it in the beauty department as well—no surprise there. Cesar Ramirez was the man behind her gorgeous hair.

“For Ciara’s ESPYs ensemble, I wanted to try something different from what we’ve done in the past,” said Ramirez. He continued, “Ciara’s dress was so elegant and although I wanted a polished look, I still wanted to keep it young and fun. Once I saw the cut of her beautiful Cavalli dress, I knew I wanted to play around with a faux bob.”

Here are the steps he used to create her smoldering, faux bob:

1. Starting on dry hair, Cesar prepped Ciara’s hair for blow drying by using MIZANI Thermastrength Heat Protecting Serum. He then blew the hair out, until it gained more body.

2. Once done, Cesar began to back comb (also known as teasing) the roots—starting at the lowest section and working his way up to the crown of her hair. This technique creates a cushion of sorts, once you begin pinning up the hair.

3. Cesar then rolled up the ends of Ciara’s tresses and pinned them under to create the shape of the bob.

4. Next, Cesar brushed the top section of her hair that was not teased, over the pinned portion. This allowed her short layers to hide what’s underneath and really take the shape of a bob. Soon after, Cesar used his One Styling Flat Iron to add waves around Ciara’s face.

5. To finish, Cesar sprayed MIZANI HRM to prevent frizz throughout the night.

What do you think of Ciara’s ESPYs hair?

Beauty, beauty, beauty! Today we’ve got a Beauty Bombshell not afraid to take risks! Let’s welcome Esther from the UK:She says, “Hi my name is Esther Gbudje and I am from the UK!”

“I love bold dramatic looks, I love playing with colours, I loving going from simple day to night look too.”

“I take care of my skin first, using cleaners, masks, and exfoliating creams.”

Beauty Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular beauty of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your makeup and hair looks, and 5-10 clear, unfiltered of 5-10 different looks (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.

Hilary Duff couldn’t be missed in Corona Park, sporting a $920 Stella McCartney Varsity Stripe Cat Print Silk Blouse, $298 Derek Lam 10 Crosby Sailor Shorts, and $319 Saint Laurent Blue Janis Pumps:

She completed her look with a $2,487 Saint Laurent Sac du Jour Small Smooth Leather Tote.

Her silk blouse features varsity stripes, a fun cat print, round neckline, long sleeves, and a hi-lo shirttail hem.

Her navy sailor-inspired shorts boast button-front closures channeling the nautical silhouette and two on-seam front pockets.

Her classic platform pumps feature a pointed-toe silhouette and 5″ heels.

Hot!

If you’re up for the splurge, get Hilary’s blouse here, shorts here, and pumps here.

Thoughts?

Teyonah Parris continues to slay every red carpet she encounters! She attended the premiere of her show Survivors Remorse wearing a $480 Solace London Singer Dress in the nude print:

The abstract monochrome printed midi dress is belted at the waist to flatter the figure and is constructed from chiffon and crepe with irregular box pleats and over sized sleeves.

Teyonah wore her box braids to the side with white flowers strategically placed in her hair.  Gorgeous!

You can purchase her dress here for $480.

What do you think?  Would you buy this dress?

Kristen Stewart looked soft yet edgy as she attended the Cafe Society Premiere in a Chanel Fall 2016 White Ruffle Dress:

The white long sleeve dress features a bell sleeve that stops at the elbow, reattaching to a brown leather sleeve via an intertwined lace-up detail.  The mid-section of the dress is lined with brown leather trim that also intertwines with a lace-up detail.  The skirt portion of the dress has the classic Chanel logo with 3 row of light ruffles.

Kristen always stays true to her edgy style by keeping her choppy hair cut as is and rocking minimal makeup.

I’m not a huge fan of this look but I think it works for Kristen.  Judging from the runway model, this dress is meant to be a fusion between leather and frills.

What do you think? Are you loving Kristen’s look?

Hey guys! For today’s Bombshell, we’re heading down south! Let’s say hey to Hazel from Dallas:“Hey there , My name is Hazel Kigera.”

“I was born and raised in Kenya but currently live in Dallas, Texas.”

“I believe in expressing yourself through fashion.”

“It’s an art form to me: colors, texture, patterns, there is so much freedom and choice.”

“I love anything that speaks to who I am and how I feel.”

“Prints, florals, statements pieces but also the nudes and neutrals for that sexy yet simple looks.”

Okay Hazel! Your looks are definitely cute, but I love your classic all black and all nude looks best! If you guys want to see more of her looks, head to her IG: @hazedstyle. So what do you think of her style?

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.

Kendall Jenner strutted through SoHo in a $195 Religion Black Festival Fringe Jacket, $278 Citizens of Humanity Black Oak Carlie High Rise Skinny Jeans, and Louis Vuitton Black Republic Ankle Boots:

Her black faux suede jacket features an open front, fringe trim, and a cropped length.

Her black jeans boast a high-waist, skinny legs, and distressed detailing.

Her Pre-Fall 2016 black leather boots feature 2.1″ chunky-heels.

She’s always fly!

If you’re up for the splurge, get Kendall’s jacket here, jeans here, and boots here.

Thoughts?

Kourtney Kardashian posed for a pic on Instagram while sporting the same $1,695 La Perla Anchor Cutout Swimsuit that Ciara originally wore in March:

Both ladies flaunted their bronzed bods to stunning perfection and accessorized with aviator style sunglasses.

The gold and white neoprene one-piece features cutout detailing in the shape of an anchor, metallic cord embroidery, and a solid white back.

Hot!

Both ladies werked the look. What do you think?

As we watched the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors a few days ago, it was evident now as it was back then that Salt-N-Pepa are fierce, fabulous, and fashionable. At a time when the revolution of hip-hop was dominated by males, Salt ‘n’ Pepa rocked on the scene with a cool, sexy and direct approach to hip-hop. Not only were these women carefree black girls (way before it became a term or hashtag), but they sought to be unapologetically them from their lyrics, to their cultural expression.

In a 1995 interview with Interview Magazine, Salt said “we’re so daring and we don’t follow anybody’s agenda. We have our own agenda. That’s part of the reason we’ve been so successful.” The ostentatious, bold, and downright fresh style of these three ladies is just as prominent now with the resurgence of the 90s trend as it was back in the days of their music videos and media coverage.

Back in April, the ladies kicked off the 29-city I Love the ’90s tour, which included fellow rappers from the era like Coolio, Vanilla Ice, Biz Markie, and Kid ’n Play. Their influential outerwear of the 80s and 90s became not only precursors to today’s fashion, but also influential trademarks of the culture and essence of hip-hop as it was just forming.

We saw the coveted 80s trend manifested through distressed, ripped denim jeans and patched jackets for the video “Shake Your Thang,” the leather looks with the metal Venus emblem adornments in “Expression,” and plenty of the group’s T-shirt designs paired with their dance moves in hits like “Push It”.  

As we continue to see movements such as female empowerment, #MyBlackisBeautiful notions and a return to the 90s aesthetic in fashion brands and houses, we are forever reminded that these ladies set the bar way ahead of their time!

What influence did Salt n’ Pepa’s style have on you and your fashion sense? What’s your favorite song of theirs?

My favorite song, which still gets blasted quite often, is “Push It”, so check out their funky dance moves (and their true fashion sense) below: