By Danielle Kwateng
Many of us self-proclaimed fashionistas need constant style inspiration when window shopping and flipping through magazines ain’t cutting it. The easiest option is to keep a tab open on that internet browser to get our style search on. But with about a million online magazines and blogs, a great option is to check out fashion-focused Tumblr pages that show the latest trends in an artful way. Tumblr is an incredibly popular short-form blogging platform on which blacks in fashion are flourishing. If you’re stumped on where to go first, check out our five favorite black-run Tumblr fashion sites to keep you seriously steeped in black style knowledge.
BlackFashion.tumblr.com
One of the more popular black fashion Tumblrs (indicative of its name) , this site has a mix of street style, runway shots and celebrity fashion trends from the past and present. The best part: anyone can submit photos of their fly style to be put up on the site. If that isn’t instant style gratification, we don’t know what is!
MustLuvvShoes.tumblr.com
The complexity of a beautiful shoe is deeper than a red sole and this Tumblr site, run by social media strategist Lovette “Luvvie” Ajayi, beautifully illustrates that. From the bizarre to downright drool-worthy, stunning shoes, her site shows the anatomy of stylish slippers. Shoes lovers beware, you may be transfixed into spend hours flipping through pages of simply gorg pumps.
ModelsofColor.tumblr.com
Ever wonder where the models with melanin are on the runways? Look no further — Models of Color has shots of the hottest models seen on runways, behind the scenes, around town and on editorial pages. And of course, there’s high-fashion inspiration flowing from every click.
Chalya.tumblr.com
Part funky, part fun and all stylish this site does more than just provide clothing options. Run by ex-model and D.C.-based fashion consultant, Chalya Shagaya, the site showcases how fashion and style can be incorporated into your dress, home and even cuisine. Truly a destination for lifestyle inspiration.
GabiFresh.tumblr.com
If you’re not familiar with Gabi Gregg, MTV’s first Twitter-jockey and official glam-girl, get to know her through this site. Known for her plus-size promoting blog Young, Fat & Fabulous (re-named Gabi Fresh), she created her Tumblr to simply show visual inspiration from her daily wardrobe, city style and iconic looks. She is certainly a 21st century black style muse! Who else online inspires you? For even more black style online inspiration, check out the HuffPost Black Voices list of top black fashion bloggers.
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