So I just love sequins. As a big Ashish fan, I’d find any excuse to wear sequins and would wear it for just about anything. It’s a great way to brighten up an otherwise dull winter wardrobe and that’s just what designers had in mind for New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017. Milly, Jeremy Scott, Alexander Wang and more all featured a sequined item or two in their fall/winter collections. I just love these pieces.
Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda F. Knowles
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
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
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
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:
has plenty of Black Friday dealsSincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda F. Knowles
Well 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
These three beautiful Spring 2017 Johanna Ortiz dresses are on sale as part of a trunkshow for ModaOperandi. Check them out below. 
Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda F. Knowles
The streets of New York are an art piece all to itself and my latest painting reflects just that. I did a painting inspired by my graffiti wall photo. To find such beauty in the midst of such grit. That’s New York for you. Check it out below, available for print soon.
Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda Knowles