While I opted for schoolgirl chic on Day 1, I felt Day 2 called for color!
The kind folks over at Rent the Runway were nice enough to send over a few dresses for me to flaunt during Fashion Week, and I was instantly drawn to Thakoon’s So Electrifying Dress (retail $990, rental $125):
I loved the hot pink color and the saucy peak of leg! The dress was a little racy for daytime, so I decided to tone it down a bit with a similarly vibrant yellow Theory Stretch Cotton blazer, and complete with a bold lime Proenza Schouler PS1, and neon orange Christian Louboutin wedges (at the end of the day, it’s all about comfort).
I’ve been playing around with a few different hairstyles for Fashion Week, so opted to pull my braids into a high pony to let the outfit play center stage.
A few swipes of MAC’s cremesheen glass lusher, richer gloss, and I was ready to take on the day!
What do you think?
*Photos by Marta McAdams
*Never tried Rent the Runway? It’s the bomb. Runway fashion for a fraction of the cost. Rent. Wear. Return. Check it out here.
September 7, 2012 11:24 pm
WEEEEEEEERRRRRRKKKKKKKKKKKKK Perfect from head to toe.
September 7, 2012 11:28 pm
YAASSSSSS Claire!!!! Serve!!!
September 7, 2012 11:30 pm
did you rent the PS1?
September 8, 2012 12:01 am
Yesss you look good Claire!
September 8, 2012 12:12 am
Claire claire claire……you look so refreshing
September 8, 2012 12:47 am
Love it!! And the braids really set it off!
September 8, 2012 1:32 am
claire honey your braid pony is givin me life!!!
September 8, 2012 3:28 am
Fabulousness! Sophisticated, yet trendy! :)
September 8, 2012 4:01 am
I have to admit, once again, you are totally my inspiration. I am taking courage to dye my hair but to a red tone, (dread locks) but instead i might first do some red box braids, its so hot right now (thanks Solange), Im going to try it out !!! Also love your style, you’re the best!!! Keep it up Claire!!!
September 8, 2012 4:28 am
u betta werk that chit on out! cayute!
September 8, 2012 6:41 am
You look amazing Claire! Werk! xx
September 8, 2012 8:05 am
Nice and Awesome!!! You may be an inspiration for those who thinks one can’t be stylish without having a so called “zero figure”. With a nice fit body one can be stylish and look great. Thanks for inspiring me.
September 8, 2012 8:21 am
I see you with your cleavage Claire! Normally you’re covered up top but you better work! :)
September 8, 2012 9:39 am
everything screams perfection. i love the colors.
September 8, 2012 9:49 am
Gurrrrrl. Ya working it!
September 8, 2012 10:03 am
you look amazing !
September 8, 2012 10:07 am
OMG Claire!! That dress is amazing! I can’t take it!
September 8, 2012 10:45 am
I’m kinda O.V.E.R. the neon colour-blocking, but I like each piece on its own.
September 8, 2012 10:52 am
I love it! You look great!
September 8, 2012 11:07 am
Love the color blocking !!!
September 8, 2012 11:26 am
I LIKES IT!!!!! : )
September 8, 2012 11:40 am
Gorgeous, lyv the playfulness of your look, also your hair is on point!! I have box braids in as well!
September 8, 2012 12:14 pm
Werrrrrrk! Love everything about it. Ur style is bomb. Always sophisticated never overstated. You push it without doing too much! Loves it!
September 8, 2012 12:22 pm
Your look was amazing! I saw you at Harlem’s Fashion Row and you were bomb honey!
September 8, 2012 12:52 pm
I LOVE this look Claire. The colors are beautiful and the braids look so good on you
September 8, 2012 1:23 pm
Amazing shoes
September 8, 2012 2:49 pm
Yes ma’am, Claire! You are working it all the way out!
September 8, 2012 3:20 pm
Claire, You give me life! That is all.
September 8, 2012 3:36 pm
You look gorgeous! I am in love with that dress and those shoes! :)
September 8, 2012 3:49 pm
No, i am not loving this outfit on you. individually, the pieces are nice but together, they look quite misplaced
September 8, 2012 4:52 pm
I was with you until I got to the orange shoes.
September 8, 2012 5:33 pm
yes yes and yes to the long hair.
Claire, I know ur not a big fan of ‘non’ natural hair but your going in the right direction. Lookin fresh to go!!
September 8, 2012 6:30 pm
I think the split in your dress and cleavage is a bit much, maybe I’m a prude. You still look hot nonetheless. I love your braids!
September 8, 2012 7:26 pm
DAAAAAAAAAMMMMMNNNNN Claire, on a scale of 1-10 this is a 20. Go ‘head with your bad self
September 8, 2012 8:56 pm
Claire, i must admit the outfit is quite refreshing, and i love the color of the blazer with the braids. I’m not a fan of the neon orange shoes though. At least not with this outfit. I probably would’ve tried electric blue or perhaps a pop of green. But ho–nn–eyyyy you are tonnned to the bone! You do pick rather amazing pieces that are perfect for your shape! So chic
September 8, 2012 9:12 pm
Claire u look gorgeous!! I love it from head to toe
September 8, 2012 9:17 pm
You. Are.Serving.The.Kids. You look Amazing Claire! Bravo…indeed!
September 8, 2012 9:22 pm
I think you look like a MILLION bucks! Agree with Ladyvanilegance on the color of the shoes, however every piece you selected flatters you perfectly.
September 8, 2012 10:44 pm
Claire you look great, but you kill me with the shoes. A simple black pump like the pigalle louboutins would work rather nicely with this outfit. Even those white Alexander wang pumps you own could work. A+ on everything else. Your hair and the color, love it!
September 9, 2012 1:01 am
Claire you looked smashing. Love the entire look, especially the shoes, FAB!
September 9, 2012 1:38 am
WERK Ms. Claire! The entire look is fab (the braids are so much fun) but I especially like those tangerine wedges. See ya soon.
September 9, 2012 12:34 pm
I think…I LOVE THE HAIR!!!
I WANT IT
September 9, 2012 2:36 pm
ABSOLUTELY LOVING YOUR HAIR LIKE THIS!!!
September 9, 2012 9:49 pm
That last photo is so cute! You look great Claire :)
September 9, 2012 10:43 pm
Converse shoes look great on guys and gals! Rob and Kristen (in happier times) are matching for this Vanity Fair photo shoot.
September 9, 2012 11:45 pm
LOVING the braids on you!!!
September 10, 2012 12:01 am
You look amazing!
September 10, 2012 4:27 am
Dress love .. Everything else no, I didn’t think the dress was too much & I would of liked it if you wore it solo w. a nice oversized clutch (nude,prints etc) .. & for comfort the shoes you had on is good
September 10, 2012 5:56 am
Absolutely Flawless!!!!!!
September 10, 2012 6:56 am
Perfection! x
September 10, 2012 7:54 am
I wish I could see more of the dress on you :( the blazer is cute but sort of swallows it up. I understand why you wore it though. I wouldn’t necessarily wear those shoes with that outfit, but they are super cute!
And yaaaay to braids!! I just took mine out but did a 30 day braid challenge where I did different styles for 30 days. I posted the pics on instagram if you’re interested (cagreinvented) hashtag #30daybraidchallenge to just see the pics of the different styles . I would like to see you try some updos during NYFW. Your hair can be your perfect accessory!
Have fun!!
September 10, 2012 10:24 am
Claire…..why do you even ask??? Fab as usual!
Blessings
September 10, 2012 10:50 am
Looks good Claire
September 11, 2012 3:59 am
Absolutely flawless!
October 8, 2012 6:04 pm
Hi Claire’s
You look great, and I love your style, the way you change, but stay the same, you are natural and I love that about you. Stunning.
Steven’s Mom