Category: Fashion

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

“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

Mariah Butterfly Bralette

How are you doing? So, recently I copped this Mariah Butterfly Bralette from Sammy B. designs as I’ve been her fan for years. It was actually sold out and I had to wait for it to come back into stock. But when it did, I was one of the first ones buying! Samantha Black is a Jamaican designer that lives and produces out of New York City. I went to one of her fashion shows and heard of her through Harlem Fashion Row. 

I never realized that racism was so rampant and horrible in the fashion industry until I got in it. I remember a teacher telling me while I was in school at the Fashion Institute of Technology that she would never support me because I am not white. And, most recently, I’ve been approached about lightening my skin and never reporting any wrongdoing by whites to the police. It’s really sad that we are still here as a society, but I love supporting my fellow black designers like Samantha Black.

If you want to support more black designers, check out Nordstrom where they partnered with Harlem Fashion Row recently.  

 Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles 

Socks and Stockings on the Spring/Summer 2025 Runway

S.S. Daley

How are you doing? Have you been watching the Spring/Summer 2025 fashion shows? I have been following digitally as I am working down here in South Florida. I cannot help to notice how many of the shows include socks and stockings worn up to and even above the knee. Simone Rocha even featured some bedazzled socks. Is it me or is this a trend that I am spotting? Would you wear socks or stockings like this?

Jane Wade

 

Simone Rocha

 

Erdem

 

Natasha Zinko

 

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles

Cargo Pants + Bodysuit

Even though it’s still very hot in Florida, Fall is almost here. What better way to wear pre-fall than some grey cargo pants? Throw on a blazer and this would be a perfect look for fashion week.  This look is great streetwear. I got the ensemble from Micas (cargo pants and bodysuit here), an online boutique I found on instagram. The pants are actually quite light and airy, perfect for a pre-fall look. I wore them with my favorite Isabel Marant black sneaker heels (similar here) that give a little height to my five foot two frame. What casual looks have you been wearing for pre-fall?

        

Photo Credit: Sergey Yusin

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

     Malinda F. Knowles    

Girly Summer Picnic: Fave Looks from Anna Sui NYFW Spring/Summer 2025 Show

So happy New York Fashion Week! I am down here in Florida working but am following digitally. Anna Sui showed a beautiful Spring/Summer 2025 collection full of ruffles, bows, straw handbags and curled hair. I just loved the looks and I couldn’t help to think some of them are perfect for a spring or summer picnic. Cutouts and see-through are still on trend for next spring and Anna Sui partook in the trend with the below blue and white dress. She also featured a few dressed perfect for a cocktail party or even prom for the kids. What shows have you been loving thus far?

                                 

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles

Perfect for a Garden Party: Max Mara Dress

Hey there folks! How are you doing? I recently went to Palm Beach and grabbed a beautiful Max Mara dress from their shopping district. It is perfect for that garden party or brunch with the girls. There are sewn-in silver and sparkly brooches to make the perfect accent. And, there are pockets! I just love the dress and will definitely be wearing it as it is somewhat a classic piece. What dress have you been wearing in these last summer days?

Photo Credit: Sergey Yusin

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles