Author: KnowlesMalinda

The Links Inc White Rose “Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler,” Ultimate Mardi Gras Event

How have you guys been? I haven’t been so well at all, it’s like I’ve been under siege. But, yesterday, I was able to support the West Palm Beach Chapter of The Links Inc.’s White Rose fundraiser event. They raise money annually for some of their initiatives, particularly scholarships for young black children. Education and exposure is so important.

I wore a vintage red sequined Dress the Population dress along with a black face mask and boa. Everyone looked great and we all enjoyed a three-course meal along with dancing.

Check out more photos below!

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles

Black Friday Deals 2024

Good morning! How was your Turkey Day? We cooked smothered turkey wings, mac-n-cheese, collard greens, string beans, stuffing and candied yams and I am still full! I also got a gift of chitlins over rice, excited to have them (yea, I eat them lol). Anyway, it’s Black Friday and the deals are plentiful. Check out some of the online deals from my advertisers below.

  1. Eraldo up to 50% off
  2. Tiziana Fausti up to 50% off
  3. Bernardelli Stores up to 50% off
  4. Residenza 725 up to 45% off using the code EXTRABF45
  5. Proenza Schouler up to 50% off
  6. Neiman Marcus up to $500 off with code THANKFUL
  7. Nordstrom up to 60% off
  8. FarFetch extra 20% off 

Happy shopping!

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles

Pastel Fruit Study

Good afternoon y’all! I did this drawing with pastels as a quick study on fruits and vegetables. A very classic art study. I love how I recreated the lighting on the grapes and eggplant. Anyway, prints and other merchandise are available in my Redbubble shop. Also coming soon to the artwork shop soon. Check out some of the products below.

       

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles

“Freedom, Freedom, Where Are You?”

Greetings, y’all! Today is the day, Election Day. The day we’ve been waiting for. The day to change history. Have you been to the polls yet? Do you know who you’re voting for? This is a day when your voice can be heard for taxes, businesses, reproductive freedom and so much more. Who says a woman can’t be President? By the way, make sure you are prepared to vote and are familiar with your ballot before you go to the polls (you can check out it out here). I’m getting ready to go to the polls myself, let’s all go vote!

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles

Halloween Stories: Bud Light Beer Can

    Happy Halloween! This year I grabbed a Bud light beer costume from Fashion Nova and paired it with vintage Giuseppe Zanotti blue heels. The headband is the can opener, isn’t it cute? Last time I had a Bud light beer was at a baseball game with a hot dog. I’m actually a fan of the brand. What are you going to be this Halloween?

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles

 

The Prettiest Simone Rocha Midi Dress

Hey there! What have you been wearing this fall? It’s not quite cold enough for a heavy coat but also not quite bikini weather if you’re up north. I came across this really cute Simone Rocha dress that marries delicate femininity and utility warmth. See-through was trending on the Spring/Summer runway and the trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. The delicate sequin embellishments, see-through fabric and faux fur panels make this dress turn heads. Do you have any see-through pieces? 

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles

Faces and Beauty at Balmain Spring/Summer 2025 Show

So, Olivier Rousteing of Balmain thinks that “…the face is the sexiest part of a woman’s body…” and it shows in the latest runway show for Spring/Summer 2025. From the bold lines and silhouettes to the beading and accessories, Balmain’s spring/summer 25 show is one of my favorites of the season. Some of the accessories have lipstick and perfume bottles incorporated into the design. What a genius collection, see more below.

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles

Bougainvilleas on a Sunday and M2 Sketches

So, I started a painting a while ago and did not finish it (which I have several). I went to brunch and snapped a photo by the boungavilleas before going home years ago. Florida has some beautiful greenery in addition to the gorgeous beaches. I was inspired to paint the purple boungavilleas and couldn’t decide between keeping me off the painting or not. In the end, I left me off.

M2 is still alive by the way. Below are some fashion design sketches I started with this painting as inspiration. Right now, I’m trying to do some crowd funding (you can donate here) and looking to bootstrap my way to developing the next collection. Hopefully, everything will work out and you’ll love it. Check out the progress of this painting and more below! 

 

 

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles