Take a look at today’s Bombshell, Gugu from South Africa:
The New York resident sent in an e-mail titled, “Not Another Plus Size Fashion Bombshell,” saying, “The plus in my size serves as an added blessing.”
“… Learning to understand my body and accepting it for what it is has been a long fascinating journey.”
“… I have thoroughly enjoyed the road to discovering myself.”
“… There’s always an element of surprise there, especially as I am becoming a woman my future kids will meet one day.”
“Since I constantly evolve so does my taste which influences my personal style.”
“I do not know how to categorize myself stylistically, however the one thing I have tried to maintain over the years is good presentation.”
” I thrive to look polished.”
“I never thought I’d write to be featured because I have never thought of myself as a style connoisseur of any sort. However, since my debut on Instagram @StyleGoneGugu a few weeks ago, I have been receiving a ton of encouragement from friends and peers as well as my followers. Perhaps one day soon, when I have an actual blog, I can [resubmit].”
Oh Gugu, I’m gaga over your style! Your looks are chic, scintillating, and super flattering! Can’t wait to follow you on Instragram @StyleGoneGugu. Work it, mama!
What do you think?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 6-8 picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!
October 29, 2012 1:30 pm
I just about love every outfit on her; classy, sophisticate, chic, and sexy.
My only issue…are these her clothes or did the photog add their signature to advertise their business?
If she can be credited for her style, then she gets a bomb status from me.
October 29, 2012 1:33 pm
Ignore my comment about the signature, I re-read her comments at turns out that’s her Instagram.
Bombshell for me, no question.
October 29, 2012 1:38 pm
“the woman my future kids will meet one day” style is all about one’s inner perception of oneself, and girl your kids are going to meet one stunning woman.
October 29, 2012 1:44 pm
She is a bombshell for sure. Brava! Fave look is the empire waist top over the skirt. So flattering!
October 29, 2012 1:46 pm
COLD! Now this is fashion how she is putting her peices togethor bombshell
October 29, 2012 1:46 pm
she looks soft and pretty…i love the photography and angles, and the colors of the outfits…good job :)
October 29, 2012 1:48 pm
Love it all, especially the description of herself. Very mature & sophisticated chic. I need that sequined blazer in my life *gasps*
October 29, 2012 1:49 pm
Bombshell status! She’s serving the kids left and right! I love every look.
October 29, 2012 1:54 pm
Gorgeous!!!
October 29, 2012 1:55 pm
In love (sigh)
October 29, 2012 1:55 pm
I voted bombshell, great style and she dresses fantastic for her body. I would like to see less photoshop though.
October 29, 2012 1:56 pm
I’m so inspired! It wasn’t what I see everyday with everyone doing the same thing…..forgetting about who they are to dress a trend. I absolutely love it! Can’t wait til you start your blog!
-your future follower :)
October 29, 2012 1:59 pm
This is heavenly! I’m off to Instagram!
October 29, 2012 1:59 pm
Bombshell! No doubt about it! The looks are very polished and well put together.
October 29, 2012 2:00 pm
It’s been a while since I’ve seen a feature with some quality photos. Thumbs up for that! I voted bombshell because I liked her overal appearance. The clothes suit her really well and you can tell she knows a thing or two about fashion. Girl, I adore your silver shoes and hair!
October 29, 2012 2:02 pm
A definite bombshell! I’m inspired by her looks.
October 29, 2012 2:04 pm
looking good my african sister.. africans definitely know how to dress!!
October 29, 2012 2:19 pm
She’s amazing.
October 29, 2012 2:20 pm
gorgeous!!!!!
October 29, 2012 2:26 pm
Boom Pow indeed!
October 29, 2012 2:29 pm
She’s gorgeous inside and out! Loved all her pieces
October 29, 2012 2:33 pm
Best bombshell I’ve seen so far. She’s very gorgeous!
October 29, 2012 2:36 pm
Gorgeous! Get into that face. Wow…
Great style too!
October 29, 2012 2:39 pm
Polished you are bobshell, polished indeed!
October 29, 2012 2:54 pm
African bombshells are always the best.
October 29, 2012 2:54 pm
Super cute …. Great style !!!!
October 29, 2012 3:07 pm
Love it! I voted Bombshell.
October 29, 2012 3:08 pm
BITCH BETTER WORK IT! FINALLY A REAL BOMB SHELL! I LOVE IT!
October 29, 2012 3:08 pm
Loved it! Bombshell!
October 29, 2012 3:12 pm
Bombshell! I’m gaga over Gugu lol
October 29, 2012 3:12 pm
wait she takes all of these nice photos for instagram only? Girl–start a blog!
October 29, 2012 3:19 pm
Love!
October 29, 2012 3:26 pm
Loving her style and look. Super cute!
October 29, 2012 3:29 pm
I love her style. She looks so confident which is always a plus. Well done.
October 29, 2012 3:30 pm
Every Clean And Polished!
October 29, 2012 3:31 pm
VERY*
October 29, 2012 3:48 pm
This is how you do it! LOVE it all
October 29, 2012 3:52 pm
This is how a plus-sized bombshell should dress. Nothing was hanging out, she wasn’t squeezed into ill-fitting clothing. Everything looked great. Plus-sized ladies take note!
October 29, 2012 3:55 pm
@C.L
Well said, makes all the difference in the world!!
October 29, 2012 4:01 pm
You really know how to play with different textures! Love it ;-)
October 29, 2012 4:02 pm
Finally a plus-sized inspiring bombshell! Gugu’s style exudes an enviable elegance and confident sophistication. I love your well-crafted looks and obvious attention to detail.
October 29, 2012 4:09 pm
ah! the ever-talented lady Gugu! your style is truly amazing. you have a wonderful eye for fashion, color, and cut and you wear it lovely in print and in person. keep up the good work! we are watching!!! (no pressure)
October 29, 2012 4:09 pm
So lovely!
Her skin looks like butter! What is your secret?
On a totally unrelated note, in the photo with the pink skirt or dress she looks like she is going to BEAT A BITCH DOWN! That face will serve her well when dealing with her future children. Even I want to go and clean my room.
October 29, 2012 4:15 pm
I am in love with the green tunic. I love all her looks :)
October 29, 2012 4:17 pm
so Eloquent , #POSH
October 29, 2012 4:18 pm
I always love her looks! She is definitely a Bombshell!
October 29, 2012 4:19 pm
I love her blog. So glad to see a bombshell who’s blog i haven’t come across yet. She has great style!
October 29, 2012 4:22 pm
Gugu is a fantastic representation of plus size style and fashion. Not only does she know her way around clothes but she’s also a great person, too. Great pick!
October 29, 2012 4:23 pm
These african ladies tearing it up. what’s up with the american bombshell’s? Are there any?
October 29, 2012 4:23 pm
Bombshell indeed! Gorgeous girl and I Love allll of the looks!
October 29, 2012 4:24 pm
bombshell.com…She’s pretty and has a fab style
October 29, 2012 4:29 pm
Heading straight to follow her on Instagram now! I love the looks – dressy, casual and always put together. Your hair and makeup are fab too.
October 29, 2012 4:38 pm
Niiiiiice!
October 29, 2012 4:50 pm
Definitely a BOMBSHELL!!! Classy, Chic & Sophisticated…. I love that she had bold colors, the clothes fit her exceptionally well and that sequin blazer is EVERYTHING!! GREAT JOB I’m looking forward to seeing your blog
October 29, 2012 4:51 pm
Loves it. She has an effortless sophistication that comes through, and its refreshing!
October 29, 2012 4:54 pm
L.O.V.E.
October 29, 2012 4:55 pm
Excellent!! Very, very nice!!
October 29, 2012 5:02 pm
Lovely indeed….adore the green!
October 29, 2012 5:06 pm
@Curious 2 see
There have been several American bombshells. Do yourself a favor and explore the site. They’ve won bombshell of the year many times over. Below is a recent American bombshell. I would include more, but I see what you’re trying to do here. What is the equivalent to FBD in your part of the world? I’m curious to see that….
http://fashionbombdaily.com/category/fashion-bombshell-of-the-day/page/2/
October 29, 2012 5:08 pm
You killed it Gugu!
October 29, 2012 5:20 pm
Love every outfit and every photo. Her hair and makeup are on point too. Now following her on Instagram.
October 29, 2012 5:29 pm
Love your style lady! You really know how to dress your body (except for the green, add too much fabric to your beautiful body). I hate how everyone on here makes comments about ppl going crazy over the plus size girls. I’m not one of those ppl. If you have great style , then you have great style. There a plenty of women who submit who are thin and look a hot ass mess! Let’s take kim K for example. She does not know how to dress her body. Not in the past or now. She was never on the best dressed list. Always needing to go one size up and tailor down. Now she is dressing in all the wrong proportions. Anywhoo, ya look damn good girl! Hair, wardrobe, everything!
October 29, 2012 5:30 pm
Cute. Bombshell. This goes to show you can be plus sized and still look nice wearing clothes that fit your frame / body type and not trying to squeeze into something just because it’s a fad.
October 29, 2012 5:30 pm
Love!
October 29, 2012 5:31 pm
Love it. Best plus size bombshell I’ve seen in a while. What I love about this is that we’re not the same size but I would TOTALLY rock some of these outfits, and she’s not trying too hard either. STUNNING
October 29, 2012 5:33 pm
Fab and she doesn’t need all that photoshop!
October 29, 2012 5:36 pm
If you make me pause to analyze each look to take in how each pieces complement each other to get such a polished yet simplistic look, you’re definitely a bombshell. Well done sis!
October 29, 2012 5:45 pm
Definitely a bombshell. What a great pick for this stormy day!
October 29, 2012 6:10 pm
She’s definitely a contender for FB of the year!
October 29, 2012 6:11 pm
I loveeeeeeeeeeeee everything about you!!!!!!!
October 29, 2012 6:22 pm
A-MA-ZING!
October 29, 2012 6:23 pm
“Debut on Instagram” Is it that serious over there? With the exception of the green outfit everything was great on her. As she said, she’s “polished”
October 29, 2012 6:27 pm
Hey everyone, I just wanted to say thank you for all the wonderful comments. God Bless… For those in the East Coast like myself, stay safe. Love and Blessings.
October 29, 2012 6:32 pm
I absolutely ADORE all of her looks. THIS is how every Bombshell should look; confident, polished, inspiring and comfortable. She hits this on the head in every single look, and does so regardless of size. I repeat, REGARDLESS OF SIZE. She is giving me so many ideas on how to wear similar pieces. Way to go, Gugu!
October 29, 2012 6:45 pm
She can dress, gorgeous! Knows what flatters her figure and all her pieces look well-made an even designer! Girl go it goin’ on!
October 29, 2012 6:53 pm
Absolutely beautiful, stunning. Go girl. Now we are waiting for your blog.
October 29, 2012 7:05 pm
As a Zimbabwean, I am loving my next door neighbour’s style.YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSS! Visit Africa ladies, we stay fashionable.
October 29, 2012 7:20 pm
this Bombshell gives me LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 29, 2012 7:23 pm
She looks great. She’s plus size but no clothes that are too tight or ill fitting clothes in sight. She looks classy and put together.
October 29, 2012 7:47 pm
She gets an A+
October 29, 2012 8:30 pm
you nailed it Gugu! you definitely are polished. very nice! Love it!
October 29, 2012 8:48 pm
Sooooooo idk she’s a professional so it’s kinda like I wouldn’t expect nuffin less. I like seeing bombshells that are amateur. Or the pics where they weren’t even trying but caught off guard(girl take a picture of me moments) . Not a photo shoot where those looks were planned look at once twice or maybe three times.
October 29, 2012 8:49 pm
Ps she does look fab.
October 29, 2012 9:04 pm
I have so many of the clothes she’s wearing, so of course I love her :)
October 29, 2012 10:07 pm
Beautiful!!! This bonafide bombshell needs a post on FBD just to alert us of when she starts her blog.
October 29, 2012 10:13 pm
AMAZING!!! A+! This is a woman who knows her style and loves herself as she is. Claire, she’s the best I’ve seen! Gugu, you’re ravishing! Instant follow on instagram
October 29, 2012 11:22 pm
My Gugssssss….. Every single outfit was a hit. Definitely a contender for FB of the year. Start that blog yesterday already!!!!!
October 30, 2012 2:15 am
Finally!!!! And Gugu honey you have skin for the godddsss
October 30, 2012 2:40 am
Wow…thumbs up Gugu, I am loving all outfits. You sound like a really strong woman and that just compliment your look!! Good job my darling…
October 30, 2012 3:07 am
Africa stand up! She looks great!
October 30, 2012 9:03 am
This is a bombshell no matter what size because she’s on point from head to toe. Everyone needs to dress for their shape, not just women of a certain size. I especially appreciate that she’s not wearing any wide belts. They are not flattering on a lot of people.
October 30, 2012 9:36 am
I love her style & confidence. There are many depths in size, beauty & style . She represents the voluptuous women well, go lady !
October 30, 2012 10:27 am
she’s okay… it seems like this site is being a bit partial to African bombshells who get their style and hair from American Blacks. No, Afriques are not the best dressers in the world! Some have style and pretty much those that do seem to dress like the next!
October 30, 2012 12:07 pm
Gorg!!!
October 30, 2012 4:04 pm
GUGU is definitely a bombshell!
October 30, 2012 4:36 pm
bombshell! her style choices are on point. i have to say that i absolutely LOVED her photo locations almost as much as i did her fashion.
October 30, 2012 4:57 pm
Not only is her style stunning but I feel as though I can feel her spirit through her pics. What a beautiful spirit that seems to be. One of my faves is the light blue skirt with the silver belt and clutch. Those colors together really pop! Love it GuGu! I can’t wait to follow you on IG either!
October 31, 2012 1:49 am
Omg she’s amazing! I’m literally about to cry right now…
October 31, 2012 2:11 am
HELLLLLLLL YEAHHHHH. this bombshell gave me life. He description waas WONDERRRRRRRFUL.Imma follow her blog, instagram, whatever she got
October 31, 2012 8:07 am
From one South African to another, Gugu ur hotttttttt love love love
October 31, 2012 4:44 pm
Pretty Woman with Great Style
November 1, 2012 1:29 pm
ummm, please start your blog asap! her style is refined, chic, and absolutely beautiful. this shows how much the fit of your clothes can have an impact on your overall style. ill-fitting clothes look bad on the slim or plus sized. love her style! gaga for gugu :-)
November 1, 2012 5:24 pm
Love the hair and the last outift! Need a blazer like that… ASAP!
November 1, 2012 6:44 pm
LOVE IT!
November 1, 2012 9:33 pm
don’t care about the size…it’s the POLISH. there’s a distinct sophistication in her styling that I would loooooove for myself. Tres chic….bravo!
November 2, 2012 4:59 pm
Guggs u did a great job @ your body and self discovery… Bombshell!..
November 2, 2012 5:08 pm
Guggs u did a great job on your body and self discovery… Bombshell!..
November 21, 2012 12:23 pm
Definitely a bombshell. All of her clothes flatter her body. I hate to see plus size women wearing unflattering clothes. Bravo for her!