Category: Fashion

What The F*cK Hell Been Goin On

   

Hey y’all, how are you doing? Know it’s been a while. What the f*ck hell been going on you say? Everything. I’ve been keeping it low key this summer. A few trips to the beach with my boo, dog park with my Vivi and throwing down in the kitchen. Still running from a domestic violence offender I saw a a few times in 2011. Chile. There’s a lot of R. Kelly’s out there, the police turn often turn a blind eye and expect women and children to fend for themselves until there’s some kind of public outcry. 

Other than that, I’ve been wearing jean shorts because it is extremely hot in Florida. Also, copped this ALC Simone Studded Leather handbag which is actually on sale. Paired it with this denim Good American dress that has proved to be a really good buy. This past weekend I went out to a new club downtown and wore this cute JLorraine Designs polka dot jumpsuit. It was so comfortable and cute. I also pulled out my Sammy B. butterfly crop top and recently wore this cute see-through Fashion Nova bodysuit for my birthday this past April. It was cute for the occasion. Shout out to Elisabetta’s Ristorante downtown, their pasta and food is delicious. Peep more photos below. What have y’all been wearing in this heat?
 

Favorite “Fashion is Art” Met Gala 2026 Looks

Hey y’alll, how are you doing? Did you watch some of the Met Gala looks featured on the carpet last night? The gala’s co-chairs—Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour—were joined by a host committee that included Zoë Kravitz, Doja Cat, and Sabrina Carpenter. Jeff Bezos and his wife sponsored the event as well to much controversy. Either way, according to the museum CEO Max Hollein, the Met Gala broke its fundraising ceiling with a whopping $42 million. ‘Fashion is Art’ has been a trend for some time now and, as a visual artist, I just loved some of the looks.

Eileen Gu wore a bubble dress by Iris Van Herpen that took 2550 hours to make. The dress actually also blew real bubbles as a nod to the ever-evolving fashion technology scene. Sabrina Carpenter wore a Dior slit tulle dress accented by rhinestone film strips inspired by the 1954 film Sabrina. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter wore a skeleton dress by Olivier Rousteing, the former head of Balmain. I’ll just say this- women’s bodies should never be considered some kind of plaything. Women of African descent are often still seen as the “Jezebel,” even in the face of domestic violence offenders and rapists. 

Anyway, check out some other notable looks from Demi Lovato, Emma Chamberlain, a beautiful AI image proposed for Lady Gaga and another from Toyin Lawani below. Toast to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute!

 

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Frances Knowles

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

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

Winter Dress of Your Dreams: Valentino Garavani Embroidered Feather-Hem Dress

Hey, so I stumbled upon the most beautiful mini dress perfect for the winter from Valentino Garavani. It has a feather hem and it looks like the beading and details are hand-embroidered. There’s a beautiful draped bow on the back that accentuates your femininity. Throw on a warm, cozy fur coat or this embroidered shawl. Now, the dress is quite an investment. But, it will most likely last you for years to come and always make a fashion statement. What do you think?

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Frances Knowles

Farewell Olivier Rousteing: Fave Balmain Looks from Recent Years

Good morning! How are you doing? I caught wind of the news that Olivier Rousteing would be stepping down as Creative Director of Balmain and instantly felt a loss. His looks have been some of my favorite looks on the runways for the last few decades. He pushed the limits, reimagined silhouettes, gave garments structure and definition that hadn’t been seen before. I’m sure that his work will be influencing our culture and imagination for years to come. Farewell Olivier. And, well, we can’t wait to see what you do next.

Below are some of my favorite Balmain looks of recent years. What are yours?

     

Photo Credit: Various, Vogue.com

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

Cute Pink Area Crop Top and a Yum Green Waffle

       

How are yall doing? So I just love bubble tea. Came across it for the first time while living in Manhattan, New York. Anyway, I went by one of my favorite bubble tea spots Art of Boba today in my cute pink Area crop top. I paired it with some denim shorts and my vintage Christian Louboutin pink booties. I’ve been so busy but wanted to share my outfit of the day. The crop top is actually 50% off in the fashion shop and it’s truly a quality statement piece. Love the razzle dazzle of the diamond necklace. 

There are some other cute pieces in the fashion shop, make sure to check it out. And, if you are ever in South Florida, stop by Art of Boba for the green waffle and a black milk bubble tea. Talk with y’all later!

   

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Frances Knowles