Today’s Bombshell is Maquiah from New York:
She types, “I’m a Fashion Designer…”
“…and the Creative Director for MABM Designs based in New York from Ghana.”
“…I have a nurtured sense of style…”
“…and I describe it as unique…”
“Confident…”
“… and traditional.”
“I wear most of my designs.”
“Check me out at www.mabmdesigns.com.”
“And on Facebook at www.facebook/mabmdesigns.”
Love it all! Lots of fabness going on, loving the African prints and pops of neon color!
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!
January 16, 2013 12:41 pm
Yes! Loves it all minus the golden dress with the red. Fabulous job nonetheless. On to her site!
January 16, 2013 12:50 pm
I like it. It’s ladylike and fun. it suits her. The dresses are a tad too tight but i’ll still say bombshell.
January 16, 2013 12:53 pm
She’s gorgeous! I knew she was a fellow Ghanaian, lol. I loved most of it, with the exception of about two looks.
January 16, 2013 12:54 pm
Great style, now I want to pull out my spring maxi skirts.
January 16, 2013 12:54 pm
Cute! particularly loving the last 2 outfits
January 16, 2013 12:58 pm
I love the green dress and last skirt. Love that she is not afraid of COLOR!!!!
January 16, 2013 1:08 pm
Omg yassssss her style is perfection…I love it all
January 16, 2013 1:10 pm
I liked the last outfit the most. the pink dress is a no for me and so is the neon green dress. For me Hits and misses
January 16, 2013 1:10 pm
Cute, I use to live in that same building/area.
January 16, 2013 1:11 pm
Love it ALL…especially the hints of neon. #checkinghersite
January 16, 2013 1:14 pm
I want to like all of it but I’m gonna pass…………..
January 16, 2013 1:30 pm
I love it!! she did that..
January 16, 2013 1:46 pm
She’s fab! Not a fan of the pink dress but everything else is nice.
January 16, 2013 1:47 pm
I’m biased when I see lots of prints; especially African prints because I love them so much. I like how she incorporates it in w/out looking costume-y. She looks great to me.
January 16, 2013 1:54 pm
Okay, I really like the last look(Kente peplum) and the outfit w/the white cape and printed pants <<okay loved that one. The rest are okay, but what I liked I reaaaalllly liked- so bombshell from me.
January 16, 2013 2:02 pm
Very nice! Not sure where she is going with a prom dress and carrying that Zara bag though.
January 16, 2013 2:15 pm
Omg I love her. Best bombshell this year so far. I love all the funky prints and bright colors right up my alley. Ive heard of her designs before.
January 16, 2013 2:43 pm
I like most of it. I voted bombshell, even though a couple of the looks made me frown. But I liked it enough where I’m willing to check out her website!
January 16, 2013 2:44 pm
Some hits some misses, but a BOMBSHELL! Confidence is key!
January 16, 2013 2:44 pm
That’s hot…bout time!
January 16, 2013 2:46 pm
Oh wait I like what she’s submitted but her site the pieces some of them look well…..odd. But great look on her personal style.
January 16, 2013 2:50 pm
About time!! A few misses (pink dress) but so many hits plus I love your hair styles. The complete look is very regal. Love the red top and orange maxi skirt, the striped blouse pictured with the black pants, the patterned pants and green shoes, and the african print (last picture) is a must have. I have some similar fabric..hmmmm…
January 16, 2013 3:06 pm
A hmm, some of the outfits, are a lil too tight, taking away from the overall look.
January 16, 2013 3:25 pm
Hits and misses. African prints are starting to bore me. Zzzzzzz.
January 16, 2013 3:27 pm
I’ve been so against the majority lately. I really don’t like anything here. And the bombshells that other people haven’t likes, I was kinda feeling. Weird.
January 16, 2013 3:40 pm
I’m Ghanaian by proxy :lol: but only ended up liking her “African” ‘fits. There are some outfits that suit her body much better than others. Fave: blue purse/green shoe capri pant.
January 16, 2013 3:48 pm
I love every look and how her designs say true to her culture.
January 16, 2013 4:03 pm
I like that her style is trendy and youthful but also modest. Very lovely.
January 16, 2013 4:11 pm
Very creative.
January 16, 2013 4:11 pm
I’m with Kisha…
January 16, 2013 4:21 pm
She looks very tacky… Too much going on
January 16, 2013 4:21 pm
Is that a drag queen?
January 16, 2013 4:22 pm
Ummmmmm next
January 16, 2013 4:24 pm
Soooooooooooooo they are in the apple store dressed like they going to an erykah badu concert and church…. Next
January 16, 2013 4:25 pm
Hey Claire, not sure if you’ve been told, but each time that I try to vote, the “Vote” button takes me to a different website (twiigs?) to view the results, but all I wanted to do was vote. Maybe this is something new, and I’m late?
January 16, 2013 4:26 pm
But why does her hair look like that……. And I thought she was a he turned she.. Oops
January 16, 2013 4:28 pm
The pink thing is a noo… Some hits n misses
January 16, 2013 4:29 pm
Ummmm Claire, this is a monstrosity…. I personally think she’s giving herself compliments… Cuz she is over accessorized….
January 16, 2013 4:30 pm
Lmaoooooo y’all mean..
January 16, 2013 4:31 pm
Yea something is wrong with the voting thing… Cuz she honestly looks a mess…. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s bombshell
January 16, 2013 4:33 pm
I don’t understand the green dress… Is she preggers?
January 16, 2013 4:34 pm
I’m with kisha….. This is a thumbs hell no….. And is that her daddy in the apple store?
January 16, 2013 4:36 pm
Claire your voting thing is messed up…. I voted no no and he’ll no
January 16, 2013 4:42 pm
So I’ve seen her around she always looks so dumb… Like she dresses up in costume always….
January 16, 2013 4:44 pm
Ummm designer…??? She looks pretty clown like to be one…. But then again there is Betsy johnson
January 16, 2013 4:46 pm
Where is the no and noooooooo ..
January 16, 2013 4:47 pm
Claire seriously???? Smhhhhh
January 16, 2013 4:52 pm
Wat in kunta kentes name is she??
January 16, 2013 4:53 pm
Hi guys I understand she looks bad but maybe that is their culture to over do stuff.. I know we can over exaggerate with our goal..
January 16, 2013 4:56 pm
Umm mm Dubai we do not and I repeat donot dress like this….. Hopefully more Africans will represent cuz this is NOT how we dress…
She is not doing our cloth any justice…
January 16, 2013 4:58 pm
she is better than yesterday’s…. that is a plus.
January 16, 2013 4:59 pm
@Ghanamisses I understand you do not dress like that, but she does… I know I would not but, I do respect her bravery..
January 16, 2013 5:01 pm
Your right…. Cause she shows up everywhere looking like she fought with a paintbrush… That’s brave….. I do love the pants…lol
January 16, 2013 5:04 pm
Well Claire your trying…… Can you fix the voting button? Not a good day to mess it up….
January 16, 2013 5:13 pm
So I have to ask is that the apple store??
January 16, 2013 5:16 pm
That zara bag and her dress o_o …. Ok Claire your trying… Lol
January 16, 2013 5:17 pm
Oh and she loves that chain….. I actually love the white suit… But her bra does not fit…. O_o
January 16, 2013 5:29 pm
So its obvi fashionbomb readers are diversely mixed…. while I can appreciate African prints.. I must say this is entirely too much…. She is very extra with her outfits… That can be good and bad. Having a carrib background I kno wen its over done…
This is too much….. Her shoes r tacky… Her.clothes make her shape look bad and the hair IS for old ladies…. Her bags are all wrong… But yes but I love the.skirt she wore to the apple store…
January 16, 2013 5:38 pm
Sorry but a no from me.
January 16, 2013 6:22 pm
I’m going to go with a NO!
January 16, 2013 6:23 pm
Great overall, but Ima need her to get a spanx and a bra that fits! Love her hairstyles and prints!
January 16, 2013 6:36 pm
Ankara, African prints, etc should have been left in 2012…Girl Bye (I just had to comment again) :(
January 16, 2013 7:19 pm
I’m so intrigued by her updo’s in the maxi dress and gold gown. The black & white suit is on trend too. The other looks I’m not so into but she does have a market with her designs. Great job!
January 16, 2013 7:31 pm
Um yea….her choice of shoes kills everything….Seriously, yall gonna give her a pass on those spanx dresses…with those clunkly shoes, horrible,horrible. She looks her best standing with dude…and the peplum AFRICAN print skirt…other than that she is…..Horrible.
January 16, 2013 7:42 pm
My constructive feedback to her is, work on your fit. A lot of your outfits are way too tight, making the outfit look less polished. If you are a designer and wearing your own clothes, everything needs to be on point for people to want to buy your stuff. Also some of the shoe choices or accessory choices were not flattering with the outfit. ex. bulky platforms with a evening dress, a bit confused? You do have potential, but you still need a lot of work, regardless, you are beautiful and keep working at it.
January 16, 2013 7:59 pm
Great style , I love her fashion sense . She could have qualified for the Friday slot !
January 16, 2013 8:04 pm
I dig this 100%!!! If fits you well; bombshell indeed.
January 16, 2013 8:25 pm
you go girlfriend ! b*tches talking but they aint wearing nothin !
January 17, 2013 1:17 am
bag & shoe choices kill it. hair is fab. not a fan of that pink crushed velvet.
sidenote: why are people’s descriptions of themselves always so off????
January 17, 2013 4:03 am
I love all her styles!!!!! She’s very unique and classy. I hope she comes out really BIG.
January 17, 2013 8:38 am
some rude comments that should have been left unsaid here, gee!
January 17, 2013 9:53 am
singing “Say can you see I’m coming to America” LMFAO
January 17, 2013 10:34 am
Some of you have a lot of nerve commenting on her being a ‘boy’. You have not class.
January 17, 2013 10:34 am
*no class
January 17, 2013 10:53 am
Okay I usually don’t comment but smh people are very rude! She actually looks nice in some of her outfits but anyways, everyone is entitled to their opinion. That being said, @Empress, I’m surprised your a** made it to 2013, YOU should have been left in 2012. Ankara and African prints are part of the AFRICAN CULTURE!!!! I’m sorry, other nonentities decided to jump on the bandwagon and start wearing our clothes and designs, but it’s whatever. Girlll Hi! As long as you shall live, you will continuously see Ankara, so maybe it’s best that you depart as 2012 did :).
January 17, 2013 11:21 am
Hits and misses…some very ill fitting clothes, but I chose bombshell. Please no more bathroom or apple store photos.
January 17, 2013 11:51 am
round of applause please…. she is quite GRAND indeed !
January 17, 2013 12:01 pm
a breath of fresh air…
January 17, 2013 12:10 pm
Ankara and African prints are classics, they will remain a part of fashion forever! You’re welcome.
January 17, 2013 2:46 pm
love love love… my first comment and iv opened the website in a new tab.
xxx
love that you are reppin gh too
January 17, 2013 3:50 pm
I love everything except the that pink dress..sorry no. I want the skirt in the last pic….LOVE IT
January 18, 2013 3:07 pm
I like her fashions. I would just wanna see her outfits for the day.
January 23, 2013 11:00 am
Guy on the right, B-ball player from Fordham University.