Hey!
So a few weeks ago I got a call, asking me to participate in BET’s annual Rip the Runway fashion show. Normally I’d be in Paris for Fashion Week, but decided to delay my travels a bit to seize the fantastic opportunity:
This year the network asked bloggers to take part, so tapped myself along with Gabi of GabiFresh.com and Rae and Gabe of StuffFlyPeopleLike.com to help hosts Selita Ebanks and Pooch Hall introduce the show’s different segments:
- Me, Designer LaQuan Smith, Gabi Fresh, Gabriel, and Rae backstage
Chock full of fantastic urban designs, Rip the Runway is part fashion showcase, part concert, part party–and all fun. This year, brands like Brian Lichtenberg, Sammy B Designs, La Vie, and Monif C took center stage, alongside acts like Robin Thicke, Estelle, Wale, Diggy Simmons, and Lil Kim.
It was a long and full day of taping, but it was an amazing experience. I’m so grateful to BET for having me, and can’t wait to see how I did;)
For the occasion, I decided to go bright and bold, ditching my natural hair color in favor of spring ready blond (if you’ve been reading for a while, you could say I went back to my roots):
- Me during my segment with Pooch Hall
As far as my outfit, I wanted to shimmer, so opted for an Ebony/Coral Newaz Dress from All Saints, along with a bright white BCBG Max Azria blazer, and bar III dangling earrings.
I brought out the pink tones in the dress with a pair of coral Fendi Monogram Peep Toes, and added just a pop of interest with a neon yellow American Apparel polish pedicure:
What do you think?
At any rate, it was an exciting night.
If you want to catch it, Rip the Runway will air Wednesday, March 21st at 10pm. Set your DVR’s!
Stay up on all the latest with Rip the Runway at www.bet.com/rip-the-runway.
Stay tuned for more red carpet pix in today’s Week in Chic.
Smootches!
Photos: Getty and BET.com.
Hair and makeup by Adeline and Noel of Noel New York.
Many thanks to Clairice, Anthony, Africa, Jeff, and Jeannae.
March 1, 2012 2:14 am
That’s it?
March 1, 2012 2:38 am
Looking lovely, Claire.
March 1, 2012 3:26 am
You look fab, Claire!!!! LOVE your outfit choice, from the very top to the bottom – gorge!!! Omg, cant wait for the show to air!!! I watch RTR every year!!!!
March 1, 2012 3:34 am
You ‘re So Amazing Claire!Really Like your New Hair colour it’s so beautiful
March 1, 2012 3:47 am
look marvi!!!!! darling…and u are looking skinty whew!!!! love those fending shoes
March 1, 2012 4:00 am
Claire you look amazing! I love your ensemble and look forward to seeing this show :-)
March 1, 2012 5:00 am
WHO DESIGNED THE JUMPSUIT LIL KIM IS WEARING
March 1, 2012 5:50 am
Do it Claire!
March 1, 2012 6:02 am
Your shoes are hot.
March 1, 2012 7:29 am
Hey Hey! Thanks y’all. I literally passed out from fatigue after writing that post; it’s good to wake up to your lovely comments. @Mimi We weren’t really allowed to do anything i.e. record video, take twitpics backstage, etc. They were super strict about us not leaking any info and encouraging everyone to wait to watch the show…so…hope you tune in on March 21st! That was just a snippet. Normally I woulda been twitpicing all up in there.
March 1, 2012 7:40 am
You look FABULOUS Claire. Very happy that you were blessed with such an opportunity. Soon you’ll be taking over tv…All the best for all your hard work.
Peace & Blessings
March 1, 2012 8:06 am
Yess! hardwork and being yourself pays off. Love the hair color.
March 1, 2012 8:08 am
You look great. Congrats and the new hair color looks amazing on you!
March 1, 2012 8:15 am
Claire, you looked amazing and so did Gabi… I love the hair color and congrats to you guys as bloggers!
March 1, 2012 8:46 am
I cant wait for this baby to show , fashion yeahhhhh, love the dress claire
March 1, 2012 9:09 am
Claire u killed it. Much love
March 1, 2012 9:16 am
Clarie I hated when you changed to black hair but I am in love with the blonde on you!!! Please keep it! HOTTTTT
March 1, 2012 9:28 am
Loved eveything about your look! Great things are happening for you!!!
March 1, 2012 9:48 am
the new hair color is everything! werk!
March 1, 2012 9:51 am
Looks like a Angel Brinks jumpsuit.
March 1, 2012 9:56 am
Looking HAWT Claire!! So happy for you!! Can’t wait till this hits the screens.. Love your Fendi shoes and popping nail colour on your toes!!
March 1, 2012 10:02 am
Oooo Claire, I love the new hair color, and you look amazing. I’m really happy for you. Félicitations!!!
March 1, 2012 10:12 am
CONGRATS Claire!!! Love that you’re taking over the fashion world! Much love and blessings! -Lex
March 1, 2012 10:12 am
LOL @ That’s it? LOL, this is enough, is she put out a ton of info then we wouldn’t tune in!
March 1, 2012 10:29 am
Hot to death shoes! I’ll be watching! : )
March 1, 2012 10:38 am
I love the new haircolor, and your clothes and nails. Can anyone tell me what was Claire’s haircolor before she had black hair? And i’m sorry to say, but i’m not feeling the make-up in the redcarpet-photo, maybe it’s just the flashing lights?
March 1, 2012 11:03 am
You look nice Claireeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!
March 1, 2012 11:13 am
Love your look from head to toe.com
March 1, 2012 11:15 am
claire…all I could think at first was, she dyed her hair, she dyed her hair…platinum or almost…loooooove it and you look great as always…WERK mama!
March 1, 2012 11:19 am
I love the Blonde hair on you, and the shoes… when you tweeted them i was searching all over for them! Keep it up Claire
March 1, 2012 11:21 am
cute Fendi’s!
March 1, 2012 11:25 am
Claire you look absolutely fab! You are working that blond hair!
March 1, 2012 11:26 am
lookin fab from ur hair to ur toes!!!
March 1, 2012 11:41 am
Claire, I dont like the new hair color.
*We met NYE. I’m the REALLY tall chick that took a few pictures for you. =)
March 1, 2012 11:57 am
Claire I am LOVING your new hair color. It really brings out your skin tone. You look great!
March 1, 2012 11:59 am
@Everybody Thanks!!
@D Hey! Ok.
@Marthe Before black, I was red, blond, etc. I changed to black when I moved to Paris because I knew maintaining color wouldn’t be easy to do abroad. X
PS For an idea of my old color, check my avatar (pic with Marc Jacobs with brownish red tresses)
March 1, 2012 12:04 pm
Congrats Claire, go girl :)
March 1, 2012 12:11 pm
i loooove the new hair color !!
March 1, 2012 12:13 pm
Love your fit, love your hair and congrats on opportunity!
March 1, 2012 12:25 pm
I think that dress would look really good belted.
March 1, 2012 1:12 pm
Claire you look lovely as always.
Lil Kim’s jumpsuit is by Limpasse
March 1, 2012 1:53 pm
Claire you look amaze!!! I live for that entire ensemble, especially the dress! WERK!!
March 1, 2012 2:19 pm
Loves your new hair color, it looks great! Those Fendi shoes are fab too, tres chic!
March 1, 2012 2:52 pm
Fab as per usual. Shoes, outfit, hair, everything…. FIRE. You’re doing big things! Looking forward to seeing even more growth from you!
March 1, 2012 3:43 pm
Love the hair colour Clair but wearing the dress with that blazer makes you look a little boxy
March 1, 2012 4:14 pm
i didn’t like the make-up.. i think you should of dropped the blazer, added a belt.. but congrats!!!!
March 1, 2012 4:21 pm
Please, PLEASE don’t anyone wear the jumpsuit that Lil’ Kim is wearing—including Lil’ Kim.
March 1, 2012 4:21 pm
Gorge! as always! Congrats!
March 1, 2012 4:58 pm
Claire, EVERYTHING is on point except your eye makeup.
March 1, 2012 5:58 pm
Interesting….
March 1, 2012 6:05 pm
Selita’s HAIRRRRRR <3
March 1, 2012 7:02 pm
You look amazing! I love the pedicure color…I would have never thought to do that but it really does enhance the outfit! Just a point of note/advice…when changing hair color, particularly going brighter – its best to do it a few weeks before your special event so it has time to tone down. That was my initial thought before you even mentioned your freshly colored locs. The entire look is perfection other than that one small constructive criticism. Thanks for sharing!
March 1, 2012 9:38 pm
You looked gawgeous Claire!
March 1, 2012 11:59 pm
Congrats Claire!! It looks likes it was so much fun! Btw, you and Selita look ahh-mazing!
March 2, 2012 2:04 am
Just gorgeous!
March 2, 2012 2:05 am
And if the dress had a belt, it would ruin the design!
March 2, 2012 10:05 am
cute shoes and all…but the blazer???nah!
March 2, 2012 11:20 am
LMAO I was looking at the pics & I was trying to figure out who that white woman was in the sequin body suit, then I read back & it’s Lil Kim…Oops!
March 3, 2012 4:30 am
Your skin is to die for. Keep up the great work!!!