Category: Events

These Fall 2026 Prada Shoes at Milan Fashion Week

Hey y’all, how are you doing? Well, yep, it’s Fashion Month. Where we check out the latest styles for the upcoming Fall. What have been some of your favorite shows? I’ve owned one pair of black Mary Jane Prada shoes from one of my beloved shops Bergdorf Goodman and they have lastest me over a decade. Even though it might be a bit pricier, buying designer items are sometimes really worth it. 

Anyway, I really loved the delicate balance of floral details, ribbons and fur in the recent Fall 2026 Milan Fashion Week Prada runway show. The blossomy print on some of the socks and skirts reminded me of my “Bougainvilleas on a Sunday” painting. Flowers can really soften a Fall wardrobe. As I bootstrap for my blog and M2, make sure you check out some of my “Bougainvilleas on a Sunday” merchandise.

What do you think of these Prada shoes and designs for the upcoming Fall?

Photo Credit: Photo: Umberto Fratini / Gorunway.com

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Frances Knowles

Stella Jean’s Hand-Painted Haitian Olympic Costumes

So, have you been watching the Winter Olympics in Milan? I’ve caught a few segments here and there. Must say I’m kind of into figure skating on ice. They jump and twirl and attempt seemingly dangerous moves and do it with such perfection and grace. I just say wow. 

Well, I was really in awe of the Haitian Olympic competitor’s hand-painted uniforms. There’s only two Haitian athletes competing- Richardson Viano, an alpine skier, and Stevenson Savart, a cross-country skier. Haitian-Italian designer Stella Jean created these beautiful costumes that really tell a Haitian story. She also designed the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. 

The costumes were based on a 2006 painting of the formerly enslaved revolutionary Toussaint Louverture riding a horse by the Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrié. Stella Jean actually had to redo her original design after being told it did not comply with International Olympic Committee rules on athletic expression. The IOC guidelines stipulate: “No kind of demonstration or political, religious, or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas.” So, they redid the design to only feature the horse.

They also added a traditional headwrap symbolizing how enslaved Africans were forced to cover their hair. Stella worried that the rain forecast might dissolve the paint and reveal Toussaint’s face underneath. In any case, I just love these costumes. What do you think?

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Frances Knowles

Five Valentine’s Day Gifts

AQUA x “Wuthering Heights” Sweetheart Neck High Low Gown

Hey there! How are yall doing? So, Valentine’s Day is coming up soon. Do you have any plans? Romance or just a Galentine’s Day? Well, regardless of what you are planning to do, there are some really cute and affordable Valentine’s Day presents that you can order online for your friends or significant other. Check out some of my picks below. Believe in love!

Bluebella Lavanya Thong

 

The Men’s Store at Bloomingdale’s Exclusive Skinny Silk Tie

Waterford Lismore Double Old Fashioned Glass, Set of 2
Aquazzura Women’s Voile Pumps

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Frances Knowles

We Still Have a Dream

Well, it’s Martin Luther King Jr. day. January has been flying by and here we are. Do you still have a dream? I know I do. I was lucky to be raised in Washington, D.C. at an international elementary school that taught me at an early age to appreciate different races, cultures and religions. I learned Spanish and English at the same time and I truly appreciate my family for sending me to such a school. 

I know a lot of people aren’t lucky enough to say the same. They learn from an early age to discriminate against others for the color of their skin, religion, where they live or who their grandparents were. It’s unfortunate but I do believe that even if you were raised to be some kind of bigot, you can change. You don’t have to be like your parents on grandparents.

In this age where the President is focused on forcing illegal immigrants out of the country, creating chaos and even deaths, let’s all remember that we all bleed the same color. And, there is no skin color differential in heaven or hell. So, today we honor you Dr. King. What are you doing to make this world a better place?

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Frances Knowles

New Year. New Vibes. Believe in Love.

 

Happy New Year! How are you? Have y’all been on vacation? I’ve been taking a couple of days off, we all must rest and recharge from time to time. I saw this gorgeous video of what I believe is the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. It’s so beautiful! 

Well, they say life is short. How is your New Year going? Do you have any resolutions?

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Frances Knowles

Happy Black Friday! Discounts and Promos

Hey everyone! How is your Black Friday going? I’ve got some goodies to share. All of my advertisers are participating today with some fabulous discounts. Some are today only. Check them out below!

  1. Bernardelli Store 35% off promo code BLACKFRIDAY35
  2. Desigual up to 40% off storewide  
  3. Diesel today only up to 50% off 
  4. Eraldo 30% off AW25 promo code ERABF30  
  5. Farfetch get an extra 20% off 
  6. Neiman Marcus get up to 70% off 
  7. Proenza Schouler up to 40% off sale 

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Frances Knowles

Flashback Friday: Foul Play Halloween

Happy Halloween y’all! What are you doing tonight? Well, today, I’m flashing back to three  years ago when I was a referee calling out bad plays! It was a fun costume. Did y’all buy candy? I always end up eating half of the candy before the kids come by. Me and my sweet tooth. I grabbed some of my favorite candy sour Skittles, white chocolate and regular pumpkin-shaped Reese’s Peanut Butter cups. What are you dressing up as for Halloween?
 
 
 

@malindaknowles4 #throwbackthursday 3 years ago #happyhalloween #foulplay #referree #halloween #costume ♬ original sound – Shawn❌

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Frances Knowles

MAXIM Next Covergirl

Hey y’all! I’ve been quite busy trying to balance everything I have to do. Anyway, I entered several contests to be voted in as the next Maxim Magazine Covergirl with feature photoshoots and cash prizes. I could use the cash to buy art supplies and create new fashion samples. All you have to do is hit the link and vote! All votes are doubled by 2 pm. Any support is greatly appreciated as I have financed all my projects myself, including this blog. So tell your friends, family and neighbors!

I started building a modeling portfolio a long time ago in college in Boston. Then I moved to New York and continued. Fashion, art and modeling have always been passions of mine and I would love for you to take part in my journey!

Vote here now.

Photo Credit: Sergey Yusin (Kiss & Ride Monokini)

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Frances Knowles

Drop Dead Gorgeous Looks on the Area Spring/Summer 2026 Runway

Good morning! So, happy Fashion Month. I’ve been trying to catch up and still quite busy handling the hack. Anyway, I’ve become quite a fan of Area through recent years and they did not disappoint for this past Spring/Summer 2026 New York Fashion Week show.

They have street style, elegance with a touch of opulence. I have a Good American denim dress that looks very much like the Area dress below but the dress is jazzed up with a train, fraying of fabric and a one-shoulder design. And, the above feathered white top is just stunning.

Have you been watching the shows?

Photo Credit: Area NYC 

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Frances Knowles