Happy Saturday!
So last night I trekked from Brooklyn to Harlem to attend an event celebrating Laz Alonso as the new celebrity ambassador for American Airlines’s African-American focused website, BlackAtlas.com. Normally on Fridays I’m totally depleted from the week…and a one hour ride up to 125th seemed more than daunting. But I put on a fresh face and went. I’m glad I motivated!
Loads of colorful folk came out to celebrate Laz’s new appointment, including TV host Tanika Ray, Jennifer Williams of Basketball Wives fame, Robert Townsend, Al Reynolds, BJ Coleman, Phillip Bloch, and more. With a performance by Melanie Fiona, it was definitely a dope night!
- Melanie Fiona and DJ Amanda Seales
- Blogger Necole Bitchie and Melanie Fiona
- Robert Townsend, Harriette Cole, Laz Alonso
- Somaya Reece
But of course I busied myself taking loads of Real Style for your viewing enjoyment:
Iman looked lovely in all vintage everything, including a flowered frock and a belt that once belonged to her father.
This dapper gentleman exuded Harlem chic in a tie, driver’s cap, and rolled up chinos.
How hot does Chasity look? The model divulged she was wearing a design by Ms. Tina Knowles. Work!
Ebony Magazine editor Janell always looks chic! And I loved her friend Robert’s rolled camouflage pants and loafers.
Brandice of Harlem’s Fashion Row looked crisp in a wide lapel white jacket, jeans, and pink stilettos.
My homegirl Demetria Lucas from the blog A Belle in Brooklyn stays fly. She flaunted a new hair color along with a floral printed dress, peach pumps, and her signature: a Louis Vuitton bag.
Solio and Beau showcased pieces from Beau’s button laden line. Like? See more at www.beaumccall.com.
Tracey looked summer ready in a purple dress and gold accents.
I couldn’t help but take a picture of Southern gentleman Renaldo, who boldly embraced Ikat shorts and high striped socks.
This young lady looked gorgeous in a hot pink Myne silk dress. If it looks familiar, Khloe Kardashian and Tika Sumpter have worn it before. She’s selling it!
And Isis was lovely in animal print and wide legged pants.
Of course no Real Style run down would be complete without cameos from Fashion Bomb readers! There were quite a few in the house, including Ashley, an intern at Vibe Magazine. How cute is her dress?
Kim also came up to say hey, looking party perfect in a blue dress and black sandals.
As for me…!
I can’t overstate how much I’m loving rompers and jumpsuits this summer. I’m a dress kind of gal (mainly for the ease of getting ready) and to me, jumpsuits offer a cool, unexpected alternative. For my night uptown, I slipped on a black Catherine Malandrino one piece, and made it all pop with a Cashhimi clutch (yes, I’m loving them right now). Clad in my jumpsuit, I bopped around the party taking pix, noshing on hors d’oevres, and saying hiii to friends:
See lovely Laz travel the world and share his insights at www.BlackAtlas.com.
What do you think of Real Style at The Studio Museum in Harlem?
Photos by Rasaan Wyzard
August 4, 2012 9:38 am
These pictures really show your face, you’re really pretty!
August 4, 2012 10:14 am
Claire you look beautiful and I love Melanie’s outfit.
August 4, 2012 10:52 am
Yausssss the style oozing from these pics is giving me life!!!!!!!!
August 4, 2012 10:54 am
Las is one handsome man. Had my eye on him since his BET days. Your updo looks lovely Claire!
August 4, 2012 11:02 am
looked like fun! really digging your look Claire! and Philip has lost so much weight, he looks like a teenager! lol Congrats to Laz for the new position
August 4, 2012 12:09 pm
I see you Classy Chasity…shouts to my homegirl. Everybody looks great and Clarie your skin is gorgeous.
August 4, 2012 1:43 pm
I’m ready for Necole Bitchie to retire that hair…
August 4, 2012 2:23 pm
If Necole don’t take out that tired weave!! It looks a mess, everyone else on the other hand looked really good
August 4, 2012 3:59 pm
@ Claire you look great!! I’m soo loving jumpers this season
To, there very flattering and easy to wear. Do you know what kind of jeans Melanie Fiona is wearing?? Would love to have them in my closet for fall
August 4, 2012 4:50 pm
You look so cute in your jumpsuit! What a lovely event :)
XoXo,
Ashley
AsassyWoman.Com
August 4, 2012 4:51 pm
wtf,is necole bitchie and melanie fiona relatives?damn they really look alike in that picture.i love fiona leggings or jeans.
August 4, 2012 6:08 pm
Everyone looked great! Iman looked beautiful in her vintage and your jumpsuit is hot Claire!
August 4, 2012 6:28 pm
Love d jumpsuit Claire…u look radiant!
I want that pink clutch :)…so chic
August 4, 2012 6:29 pm
You looked fabtastic Claire…Fashion Bomb was representin!
August 4, 2012 7:23 pm
claire you looked gorgeous !!
August 4, 2012 7:37 pm
Damn Demetria Lucas looks unrecognizable!
August 4, 2012 8:41 pm
A lot of hit and misses clothes wise.., the weave wearers look a mess…overall it looks like a nice looking crowd.
August 4, 2012 8:56 pm
Met Demetria Lucas last yr @ Essence and she wasn’t that friendly…*Kanye shrug*…
August 4, 2012 11:28 pm
Love that jumpsuit Claire…u look radiant!
I want that clutch too :) …so chic…
August 5, 2012 1:09 am
Looks Like an Amazingly FLY and FUN Event Claire!!! LOVE your Jumpsuit!
August 5, 2012 1:16 am
LOVING that jumpsuit, Claire! You look awesome.
August 5, 2012 2:00 am
need the tea on your shoes, Claire :) You look AMAZING!!!!
August 5, 2012 11:47 am
Necole Bitchie and that hair, her outfits…no bueno, never right. With that pretty face of hers she shouldn’t need all that nonsense to look great.
August 5, 2012 3:16 pm
A lot of Hampton alum in this post! #fashionuniversity
August 5, 2012 3:19 pm
Shoutout to ISIS! She was my absolute FAVE; she KILLED!
August 6, 2012 12:34 am
Nice!! I should’ve been there. Laz is soooo fine!!!
August 6, 2012 7:38 am
you looked great Claire!!!
August 6, 2012 7:48 am
Loving your look for that evening. Laz always looks good. Almost didn’t recognize Somaya Reece. Necole Bitchie looks like a cartoon character.
August 6, 2012 8:58 am
Loved the Real Style! You looked fabulous! Would love to see the back of your hair as well.
August 6, 2012 9:33 am
Hate the jumpsuit love the clutch…i’m sure it looked better in person. Also that pink Myne dress looks oversized and sloppy. Melanie looks so adorable and so does Demetria and Brandice.
BTW who says “I’m glad I motivated” ? lol
August 6, 2012 11:07 am
Geez I need those Pants that Melanie Fiona is rocking Wardrobe Query please!!!!!
PS. Claire I love your summer glow :)
August 6, 2012 2:23 pm
loving that pink clutch and your hair… but I like you in skirts looking sassy & showing legs ! Laz is delicious… I’m sure he smelled awesome !!!
August 6, 2012 4:12 pm
Claire you looked gorgeous! I love your look from your hair to your shoes. You have amazing skin. It’s glowing. : )
August 6, 2012 5:49 pm
Yes Claire beautiful face and smile flawless complexion
August 6, 2012 10:21 pm
Ahhh my fellow Hampton Univeristy alumni, Robert and Ashley!! They both look amazing :)
August 7, 2012 12:01 pm
Claire, I’m loving your hair! I just wish I could see the back.
August 7, 2012 6:07 pm
Beautiful Claire! I love to see you in V/ Scoop necks! More! More!