Hey Y’all!
So most of my days go like this: blog like a bum from 8 am til 3ish, gym it up, then hit the town for press events. Yesterday I had a lot on my plate, including a Spring 2013 Press Preview for Mango, an H&M x Margiela pre-shopping event (I didn’t get anything), and a fundraising meeting for my alma mater, so I opted for comfort in an on trend Baroque Rose Print Scarf Neoprene Dress by Clover Canyon:
It may look familiar, as I included it in our Style Inspiration titled Baroque Flair and Ornate Embellishments. Yes, I’m frequently ‘inspired’ by most things I blog about! Though I paired the dress with Nicholas Kirkwood Metallic floral-embroidered mesh sandals in the Style Inspiration, I decided to let the dress play centerstage for my day on the town, so only wore a Via Spiga cape for warmth (last seen here) and House of Harlow velvet gold button platform booties (last seen here):
I hope you enjoyed my time with the braids. They’re coming out immediately (it’s a pain to work out with them, they’re heavy, etc.)! For one of my last forays, I opted for a braid bun, and accessorized with gold hoops and spiked bracelets from Urban Outfitters:
Then it was off to a Mango Press Preview at Factory PR:
I saw what was on tap for Spring for the brand, took some pix for Instagram, and tried out a few of their delectable accessories.
I want those mirrored sunglasses!
At any rate, there’s a quick peek into a typical day in my life:
Back to hiding behind my computer…
What do you think?
*If you like, get my look here:
Photos by Marta McAdams.
November 15, 2012 10:59 am
Loving that dress Claire.
November 15, 2012 10:59 am
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
November 15, 2012 11:03 am
Look at those curves! Cute dress! Claire you ROCK!
November 15, 2012 11:03 am
Claire, you look fantastic as usual; the dress is gorge, it fits your body well… and love the bun.
FYI – You actually inspired me to get my hair braided, something I hadn’t done in a long time, because I so admired yours.
November 15, 2012 11:06 am
Claire you look super nice! That outfit is everything.
November 15, 2012 11:10 am
Work, Claire! You look great. I love this dress on you, it hugs everything the right way.
November 15, 2012 11:15 am
Clair you better Work it! You look great.
November 15, 2012 11:27 am
Love everything about this! Especially the dress and bun. Don’t take the braids out! :(
November 15, 2012 11:30 am
I think this is my favorite outfit you’ve posted so far! You look so gorgeous Claire.
November 15, 2012 11:31 am
Yessss Claire! That dress and that bun are everything and more.
November 15, 2012 11:32 am
you look gorge!
November 15, 2012 11:33 am
Claire, you look amazing! Love the entire look! The dress and those boots are everything! #WERK!
November 15, 2012 11:39 am
Yes Claire! This is what I’ve been waiting for. Your body is hot girl. I love the bun. Hope you were warm, as it was pretty breezy out there yesterday.
Blessings
November 15, 2012 11:40 am
You look gorgeous Claire! I love everything about this.
November 15, 2012 11:41 am
You look great Claire! I enjoyed this feature, as well. It’s always interesting to hear more about your comings and goings. Your success is definitely inspiring for me personally, and most likely for anyone trying to build their own career, rather than let an industry shape it for you.
November 15, 2012 11:43 am
Brilliant. Just brilliant.
November 15, 2012 11:45 am
You look amazing Claire.I fully understand you with the braids.I rocked that similar style 2yrs ago and girl it was so heavy.I decided to have them put in and did it very small so maybe you should try out a different sizing.
November 15, 2012 11:48 am
Claire, you look amazing!! I’m just trying to understand how you didnt buy anything?! o_O
November 15, 2012 11:48 am
My favorite look yet! Amazing!
November 15, 2012 11:50 am
Claire, you are the absolute business. Love your style and commitment to keeping us fashionably informed.
November 15, 2012 11:59 am
Hot hot hot go head Claire girl. Ugh, I envy you I so wanna locs my hair but it’s too soft!
November 15, 2012 12:03 pm
claire you look amazing best outfit you have ever worn…
if u shade in your brows a little more it will add definition to your face whenever you wear a bright lip.
November 15, 2012 12:09 pm
Clairrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeee hunnnyyyy you are working that dress absoultely beautiful!!! And That bodyyyy can we say inspiration!!
November 15, 2012 12:11 pm
YOU ARE STUNNING. Body on deck!! So inspiring– and I just took my braids out too! SO hard working out with them lol! But I love them on you!
November 15, 2012 12:18 pm
i feel your pain although you looked fab. i have locs and i decided to try the braids also and boy must i say its been a challange. coming out after christmas
November 15, 2012 12:26 pm
Bar@ymail.com
November 15, 2012 12:30 pm
Aw I’m sad to see the braids go.
November 15, 2012 12:30 pm
Damn Claire! you look amazing!
November 15, 2012 12:43 pm
What is your work out routine? Thanks in advance
November 15, 2012 12:45 pm
Now that is a bombshell! lol. Claire you look absolutely stunning.
November 15, 2012 12:45 pm
A-mazing
November 15, 2012 12:47 pm
Thanks for allowing us to peek into your life :-) You are truly an inspiration to individuals like myself who desire to turn their passion for fashion into a career.
November 15, 2012 1:00 pm
Thx dolls! @Aliana thanks for the tip. I was shading in my brows for like a month, but then broke the powder and gave up. And yes y’all, the braids are going, but I’m going to replace ‘em with something better! Stay tuned. X
November 15, 2012 1:07 pm
Ur body is sick!
November 15, 2012 1:35 pm
I need that dress in my life!!! Inspiring Clarie!!! WERQ!!!
November 15, 2012 1:58 pm
WERK!!!! I am here for this look. Tatas lifted, waist snatched…legs and face popping. You look wonderful. Back to the gym I go…
dets on your lippie, please.
November 15, 2012 2:33 pm
Claire I love your style and we have the same body type so…
Do you still have an Ebay store (thefashionbomb)? If so I can’t find it!
November 15, 2012 2:35 pm
WORK!!
November 15, 2012 2:56 pm
Yasssss Claire, I 3> this & you gave me an idea on how to wear some booties I bought.
November 15, 2012 3:11 pm
Love this look on you Claire!
November 15, 2012 3:17 pm
Love love love that dress.
November 15, 2012 3:17 pm
You are the slaying the scene!
November 15, 2012 3:26 pm
You look great!
November 15, 2012 3:35 pm
I’m seriously with Anon (NOVEMBER 15, 2012 12:43 PM): CLAIRE, what is your workout routine? Your calves have got work put IN!
Hopefully you’ll consider doing a gym/fashion related post. I mean the sporty look is trending now, right?! Pretty please and s’il vous plait! Thanks in advance
November 15, 2012 3:37 pm
Claire I freaking LOVE YOU!!!
November 15, 2012 3:40 pm
Hate the boots with that outfit but everything else is fab. This may be the only time I have liked your braids. The style looks good
November 15, 2012 3:44 pm
Claire you should NEVER hide behind your computer, chica you better get up from that desk and strut!
November 15, 2012 3:48 pm
Lookin good Miss Claire. Love your hair
November 15, 2012 4:00 pm
This is by far the best I personally think you’ve looked in your style diary. From head to toe you looked AMAZING! I hope you got those aviators because you looked so fabulous. -Cheers
November 15, 2012 4:27 pm
‘You did that though!’ (in my best Tamar voice) lol. #snatched #LOVEit!
November 15, 2012 4:37 pm
You looked absolutely amazing!! Love the dress and the color of your lipstick.
November 15, 2012 4:38 pm
Love everything about this! Please do more posts like this.
November 15, 2012 4:56 pm
what is your ab routine and diet —- I’m almost there with ya, but wondering what you do to maintain the flatness ?
November 15, 2012 5:12 pm
Loved getting a peak into your life! You look great – the photos speak volumes of how your look has evolved. Did you get rid of your dreads? Also, are your fashions on loan or do you have to purchase everything? Thanks!
November 15, 2012 6:35 pm
Love love love the dress Claire!
November 15, 2012 7:13 pm
Cute look Claire. I have the exact CC dress. I will admit, I like your pairing a bit better than mine. Lol! Love the way it shows off your curves. Two snaps all around Missy!
November 15, 2012 7:21 pm
I can’t wait to see the Fashion Bomb staff in their holiday best. Please tell me that post is coming. The last one we saw was in the summer…
November 15, 2012 9:23 pm
Looking good Claire !!
November 15, 2012 9:46 pm
Body looking good!
November 15, 2012 11:27 pm
you better flaunt it!
November 15, 2012 11:55 pm
Gorgeous
November 16, 2012 12:42 am
@Azizmom My dreads are still under there; fingers crossed they don’t all snap off when I remove the braids! And I buy all my clothes. I should put a lot of stuff on Ebay; maybe that’ll be a New Years project! I like to hold onto stuff, and I do wear it more than once (the cape and shoes are repeats). I also have three younger sisters, so I give a lot of stuff to them.
Thanks erebody, more to come, including (hopefully) a staff holiday shoot!
xoxo
November 16, 2012 2:28 am
Claire you look so perfect !!
November 16, 2012 3:48 am
Nice one Claire always looking hot, what lip stick do you have on
November 16, 2012 5:26 am
Come on dress, come on bun…you are gving me so much life Claire!
November 16, 2012 6:14 am
Claire!!! Fierce, has to be the most fav look of you I have come across, i would replicate it from head to toe in a heartbeat, make- up n all, love it!
November 16, 2012 8:40 am
Yes Claire! Love everything about this look
November 16, 2012 8:48 am
Hi Claire,
If you don’t mind me asking, what size is the dress you wearing.
Been looking at Clover Canyon dresses for a while but was wondering if they true to size.
You look beautiful!
November 16, 2012 9:07 am
@Elizabeth Don’t mind! It’s a large. Fits like a glove.
And someone else asked about my lipstick; It’s YSL’s Pourpre Divin.
thx!
November 16, 2012 10:51 am
CLAIRE YOU LOOK AWESOME!!!
November 16, 2012 11:25 am
You look so beautiful. I love the dress on you.
November 16, 2012 12:42 pm
The best I have ever seen you look!
November 17, 2012 3:52 pm
Claire you better WERRRRRRRRK!!!!!! lol but seriously you Look Amazing!!!!!!!!!!
November 17, 2012 4:41 pm
dayumm claire you look HOTT
November 18, 2012 1:48 pm
You look so beautiful, Claire! (C: Hope you are doing well, will touch base soon, my belle!
November 18, 2012 7:32 pm
Lovely.
November 20, 2012 1:13 pm
Okay Claire. Love this look. Those legs. O.M.G. do it!
November 23, 2012 7:30 am
Best I have ever seen you Claire. WORK!!!!!