Author: KnowlesMalinda

Color in the Winter: Blue Topshop Coat

Well it’s snowing today after a 50 degree temperature yesterday! What a mess this weather is. To beat the winter blues, I like to use a pop of color. Last year, I picked up this blue Topshop coat from Nordstrom (similar blue Harris Wharf London coat here) to give me that boost among the hum drum of black and grey in my closet. It’s not the warmest coat ever but it works. I also wore vintage silver metallic Lanvin sneakers, Zara jeans (similar here) and an Alexander Wang handbag (similar black one here). Check out a few other coats to brighten up your winter wardrobe. 

  


Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles

Black Fashion Designers Symposium at The Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology

 

Although I won’t be able to go, today is the Black Fashion Designers Symposium at the Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology. Black Fashion Designers, the current accompanying exhibition, examines the impact that black fashion designers have had on fashion and culture. June Ambrose, Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs, Bethann Hardison and more will be joining today. Don’t miss the livestream here! 

 

 

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles

Create and Cultivate Style Summit

This weekend I attended Create & Cultivate Style Summit in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. It’s part of a much larger Underground Lauderdale event whose second part is in March. There were numerous panelists talking everything from blogging to Instagram to working full-time in fashion. Natalie Suarez from Natalie Off Duty and her sister Dylana Suarez spoke as well as model Rocky Barnes. There was a fun styling challenge and a cocktail hour. We had a great time. Check out more photos below!

                 Photo Credit: Jessica Bordner

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles

Black Friday Deals

So,it’s that time of the year again! I hope you had a very happy Thanksgiving!

Black Friday is here and there are so many good deals:

            1. Proenza Schouler is having a Fall 2016 sale
            2. Get 25-50% off Black Friday only at Raga 
            3. Black Friday! Save 25% OFF F/W 2016-17 collection when you spend $300+ at Forzieri.com! Promo code: BLACK25
            4. ModaOperandi is up to 65% off with the code EXTRA30
            5. Nordstrom has an extra 20% off certain sale items
            6. Boutique1 is having a sale
            7. 25% Discount on NA-KD.com. Use code “blackweekend”
            8. Up to 50% off on House of Holland
            9. Oasap has up to 85% off for Black Friday
            10. Walmart has plenty of Black Friday deals
            11. Get your holiday decor at Target

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles

Election Day: Make Sure You Go Vote

unclesam-worldwarii-poster-6201143-oWell the day is here folks! Election Day. Have you voted yet? Make sure you go vote.

If you’re a woman or a minority, it’s especially important for you to vote since people took abuse, fought and even died for your right to vote.

If you need help finding your polling place, check out this website. To look at your sample ballot, go to https://ballotpedia.org and visit www.ontheissues.org to get info on who’s running in your local elections and how they’ve voted on the issues.

Happy Election Day folks! Make sure you go vote.

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles

Did You Watch the Debate Last Night?

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Did you watch the debate last night? Hillary Clinton wore a fire-red pant suit as per her usual and threw jabs with Trump last night. Her pant suits are a little boring but work well for her political persona. Pant suits can be very comfortable, I hardly ever see Hillary in a dress.

Anyway, are you registered to vote? It’s National Voter Registration Day. Make sure you’re ready for November 8th, a big day in America. Register here if you aren’t already registered.

To shop suits similar to Hillary’s, click here.

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles