Today’s Bombshell is stylist Newlyn from New York:
She types, ” I would describe my style as being Free.”
” I have fun with fashion…”
“… and I dress exactly how I feel.”
” My fashion gives me a chance to say who I am…”
“… without saying a word.”
“My style is very girly and cute with spots of over the top “ferosh-ness”.”
” In a sense to me fashion is Freedom. ”
“I love to mix and match colors with texture and I’m not afraid to try new styles.”
OK! You have some great accessories. My favorite look of yours is the last: all black with a pop of color.
See more of Newlyn’s looks at BeautyByNEW.blogspot.com and on Instagram at @viva_la_fashion.
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 31, 2013 12:53 pm
idk if that flap is authentic….hmm…
January 31, 2013 12:54 pm
um
January 31, 2013 12:54 pm
“My fashion gives me a chance to say who I am without saying a word.” …… Soooo Ratchet???
January 31, 2013 12:57 pm
What in the sam hell!?!?! Ummm….no ma’am.
January 31, 2013 12:58 pm
hmm…
January 31, 2013 1:01 pm
i like the white jumpsuit
January 31, 2013 1:02 pm
WTH?
January 31, 2013 1:11 pm
I’m just so confused….
January 31, 2013 1:15 pm
Ladies: please stop wearing your whole damn jewelry box with an outfit. You don’t need 20 bracelets and rings on each finger! Less is more!
And dear, burn all those boots and those knock off bags. Tacky to the 10th
January 31, 2013 1:17 pm
I get it. congrats on the feature.
January 31, 2013 1:20 pm
Well… She’s different…
January 31, 2013 1:21 pm
The comments were the best part of the post. You guys are brutal and I LOVE IT!
January 31, 2013 1:24 pm
You guys are so mean. Fashion is all about expression on what you feel! You can wear what you want! That is exactly what she said, she wears whatever she feels… obviously
January 31, 2013 1:26 pm
Well its not inspiring, very cut and paste and not executed well. But she is taking risks which is a plus. Co-signing w Rih Rih taught me…no need to wear all your belongings as if you’re afraid to leave them at home. And from the pics she looks a little tall so from one tall girl to another, if it doesn’t come in long, don’t cop it! No matter how cute it may be, or wear flats. Tis all lol
January 31, 2013 1:30 pm
I just can’t do this anymore. How in the world would this even be in the running for a bombshell… A grenade maybe but not a bombshell.
January 31, 2013 1:31 pm
UMMMMMMMMMM!!!! She has a cute name:)
January 31, 2013 1:32 pm
Grenade… Not a bombshell.
January 31, 2013 1:32 pm
IF she don’t stop with the fake bags!!!!
January 31, 2013 1:43 pm
im with black &olive. instead of being mean give a suggestion. lets lift each other up. I see these pics and i feel like this is who she is. she seems sincere – like this is really what she wears and not just a photoshoot. so if she likes it i love it!!
January 31, 2013 1:46 pm
And no shade to this particular girl..but nowadays everybody is a “stylist” just like everybody use to be a “model”…Why?????
January 31, 2013 1:47 pm
Hits and misses for me. She definitely has some great pieces. I especially like her jumpsuits.
January 31, 2013 1:47 pm
sigh….
January 31, 2013 1:58 pm
Her style isn’t very polished. Lose the pounds of weave for one. 2, She needs to learn how to edit.
January 31, 2013 2:02 pm
Well that white jumpsuit is really cute. I’d wear a skinnier belt and remove 3-4 tracks and pull the rest of the hair back off my face. Remove a few rings, & the long necklace. Maybe add a print/textured clutch and a less chunky, strappy sandal, small stud earrings and lucite bangles. Congrats on your submission.
January 31, 2013 2:05 pm
She’s a beautiful girl! BEAUTIFUL! The hair really cheapens her though :-(. The long hair, tons of jewelry, and boots is too much. My favorite look is the white outfit. She’s so pretty though!!!
January 31, 2013 2:06 pm
Too much bad weave, too many ill-fitting clothes, too many accessories, too much pleather, too many knock-offs. I can’t believe she’s from NYC. She is an anti-bombshell.
January 31, 2013 2:07 pm
a mess.
January 31, 2013 2:08 pm
Like the white minus the accessories. Everything else big thumbs down
January 31, 2013 2:16 pm
Im sorry I cant condone this. Idc what people say about uplifting one another blah blah.. be honest. If her friends and family had been more honest with her, maybe she wouldn’t have gone outside in some of those outfits nor submitted them to this blog. Beautfitul girl but the rest…. NEXT!
January 31, 2013 2:23 pm
I was scared to read the comments because I knew people would go in. Let me say… I love the palazzo pants. I never got a pair this past year and definitely would love those in the summer. I do want to say that constructive criticism is always a good idea when it’s done tastefully.
I think you have a beautiful face and your hair hides it. I think your face could be seen more if you pulled your hair back or wore less of it. I also think that minimalism with accessories is a great thing. Choosing one to two statement pieces would be enough for an outfit. Also, honestly, some of the outfits themselves are statement pieces so a large amount of accessories isn’t needed. Kudos to you for submitting!
January 31, 2013 2:31 pm
its not that bad…some nice pieces…I’d like to see some topknots, more face and less accessories and statement pieces all at once. It will let your beauty shine.
January 31, 2013 2:34 pm
LOL at some of these comments! I don’t care for her style – or that pink lip and horrible weave! All in all I’m glad her fashion is freedom to her so it don’t matter what I think!
January 31, 2013 2:39 pm
Hahaha ya’ll are funny really. I think she’s a lovely young lady….her style is a bit off in someway but see has an eye for fashion. In regards to the hair……it’s not impossible for a black woman to have hair down her back….but if ya’ll dont stop taking these pics pulling and tuggin and whipping that mess like it’s yours…..ugh chile!!!!
January 31, 2013 2:46 pm
Pretty girl, you look better with your hair out of your face. The gray and all black outfit was my fav.
January 31, 2013 2:52 pm
No need for you to say a word when your style gives the rest of us so much to say……I’ll keep it short…. GIRL BYE! -_-
January 31, 2013 2:59 pm
Usually I just vote but…..This is a very poor representation of real NY style….back to the drawing board.
January 31, 2013 3:05 pm
Lol the FBD audience is really funny…
I have no comment on the submission.
January 31, 2013 3:11 pm
I had a Fight Club moment with myself over the first outfit: I wanted to like it but couldn’t. Realized it was the bag. Actually – at the very least – it’s the bag choices with every one of the presented outfits. Like her sun glass choices though.
January 31, 2013 3:13 pm
I like the all black with the sunglasses. that jacket is too cute. If you’re reading, where might I get one?
January 31, 2013 3:15 pm
A RATCHET THEATRIC BAD WEAVE HAVING MAKE-UP OVERLOAD ARE YOU A MAN? TOO MUCH GOING ON MESS !!! CLAIRE YOU ARE REACHING WITH THIS ONE.
January 31, 2013 3:18 pm
nvm, found it on your blog.
January 31, 2013 3:22 pm
I love the white jump suit, maybe tone down the accessories though. As for the weave, it’s got to go. It is awful. I am so sorry to say so but it’s the truth. It was the first thing I noticed and I though ugh.
January 31, 2013 3:26 pm
i couldnt get passed that hair..HORRIBLE
January 31, 2013 3:31 pm
Girl….. you, me, and that weave need to have a talk. NOW!
January 31, 2013 3:33 pm
My favorite look is the Times Square look. I love that bag!!!
January 31, 2013 3:33 pm
I like the outfit in times square the best. cute!
January 31, 2013 3:42 pm
Girl you are gorgeous and it seems like you have a ton of great pieces in your wardrobe, but I have to agree with a few of the comments above. My favorite looks are those that you chose to be more minimalistic. In the other photos, like the denim ensemble for example, you have on a lot of clothing and it can be very distracting from your pretty face.
So basically, try to tone it down a notch somedays. I can understand wanting to wear something different and not stick to trends, but at the same time you want to look clean. There is a way to express yourself clearly without being too over the top.
Also, from the looks of those long wavy locks it seems you like to feel glamorous? Have you ever tried a black bob cut with chinese bangs? You’ve got the perfect style for it and with a shorter, more classic hairstyle it can be an easy start to toning down your look.
xxx
Shanon
January 31, 2013 3:53 pm
Hits and misses.
January 31, 2013 3:56 pm
@Anna went innnnnnnn. LMFAO #BFB
January 31, 2013 3:58 pm
Pretty girl, a lot less accessories and less hair would improve your ook a lot
January 31, 2013 4:02 pm
OMG. Y’all comments are downright harsh. MAYBE one day I will be brave enough to put my pics on there. LOL
January 31, 2013 4:05 pm
Well well well… I guess all I can say is that I kinda liked the all black outfit, but the purse kinda ruined a good look. And.. ah… yep that’s about it.
January 31, 2013 4:06 pm
What’s up with this cowardly lion hair?
January 31, 2013 4:11 pm
Chewbacca!
January 31, 2013 4:12 pm
the beauty of fashion is that it’s form of self expression. and someone who is brave enough to go before a firing squad (FBD readers) deserves all the kudos in the world. i agree with editing. too much hair and overaccessorizing can really bring down a look. other than that, i always vote with the majority of some reason. lol.
January 31, 2013 4:14 pm
cause that weave is from another planet and not in a good way . *star wars*
January 31, 2013 4:15 pm
When will it end? The drag queen wigs and weave must cease!
January 31, 2013 4:16 pm
Fashion isn’t insanity!
January 31, 2013 4:19 pm
GIRL I WAS ROOTING FOR YOU, YOU HAVE A LOT OF NICE PIECES BUT YOU OVERLOAD 2 MANY PIECE TOGETHER, ITS JUST TO MUCH GOING ON KEEPING IT SIMPLE WOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR YOUR LOOK. I WOULD RECOMMEND WEARING LESS ACCESSORIES, OR AT LEAST SIMPLE ONES AND TO ADD IN SOME LOOSE FITTING CLOTHES TO ADD DIVERSITY.
January 31, 2013 4:21 pm
Mmmm…. A for trying. On the other hand, I’m learning a lot about what not to wear!!
January 31, 2013 4:22 pm
Pretty girl. Like the hair when its curled and pushed back. I really only liked the white jumpsuit. You looked like a celebrity there. I will give you props for posting here though. Folks here don’t hold back. Take the constructive advice and keep it moving.
January 31, 2013 4:31 pm
I like the olive/green outfit, white jump suit, and the all black. Others aren’t my taste
January 31, 2013 4:39 pm
I cant… major call out is all that hair and that fake louie!
January 31, 2013 4:41 pm
gypsy woman!!!!!!!!! lololololololololol
January 31, 2013 4:49 pm
It’s just messy and all over the place. The white jumpsuit is nice though.
January 31, 2013 5:07 pm
OMFG, Newlyn is that you?!?!?!?
I used to work w/ this girl back when I did visuals for Gap Inc. Although I applaud your dated fashion efforts but, coming from your former muse you need to lose weight ASAP, Ur Freakn Huge!! #gasps
What happened boo boo?!
Claire you will hear from me very soon…
January 31, 2013 5:07 pm
The hair is just to much and too overwhelming, the longer it gets doesn’t mean the cuter you get. Once again clownish outfits.
January 31, 2013 5:19 pm
So much going on. Where is the edit button?
January 31, 2013 5:29 pm
Ms. Claire you know I love and respect you, I have been carrying guilt about coming to you spot going in. But Ayo dios mios, “WTF” *** DEEP DEEP SIGH… LADY WTF are you trying to do. Look people it is an art to eclectic style. Yes, you take looks from different style types, different prints, different patterns. But IT SHOULD LOOK PLEASING TO THE EYE. THE FIRST THING A PERSON SHOULDN’T THINK IS WTF!!!! Newyln please cut it out with the FAKE DESIGNER BAGS, YOUR BAGS ARE SO FAKE I CAN TELL FROM THE PHOTOGRAPH. Your fashion says who you are? WHAT SCHIZOPHRANTIC, i am so laughing to myself. Claire you score when you get these crazies to submit photos. LOL SHE HAS A BLOG? lady cut it out.
January 31, 2013 5:30 pm
One more thing, Newlyn if you could afford designer bags, you could afford designer apparel. This is NOT IT!
January 31, 2013 5:34 pm
A hot mess !! Smh
January 31, 2013 6:06 pm
Her weave and her clothes make me sad!
January 31, 2013 6:06 pm
Wow, you guys are really over the top today.
I 100% agree with FabEllis’ comments. Some of your best looks are the simple ones (i.e. jumpsuits and last black look). You’re gorgeous, and the hair hides that. Nothing wrong with switching it up now and then.
January 31, 2013 6:20 pm
cute girl, but the fashions…
i really like the all black w/the top knot…cute!
the white jumpsuit is cute, but loose some of the accessories.
the weave is over powering her.
January 31, 2013 6:45 pm
She reminds me of Sweetie mixed with Khia…Lord have mercy. Smh…that fake Louie tho…
January 31, 2013 7:15 pm
Yall not serious right now. lol
January 31, 2013 7:40 pm
Well, this is her style. It might not be a style that I would wear, but I respect it. Her looks don’t seem forced. She has cute pieces.
I don’t know if I’m getting old or if having little girls have made me sensitive. But I read these comments and my feelings get hurt, and I’m not even the FBD! Back in the day I used to take it upon myself to give what I thought was “critique” on this site. I realized I was just being extra. But I want to apologize to any of the previous FBD’s I might have offended. I mean, I know commentary comes with the submission of ones pics, but…dang. :(
January 31, 2013 7:59 pm
The white jumpsuit is nice– sans the accessories that is. I think everything has been said at this point regarding her hair and make up. I really hate to vote “no ma’am”, but it is all just so blindingly awful.
January 31, 2013 9:27 pm
I like the all black outfit with the gold accessories… the bag though… No! Other than that…No further comments!
January 31, 2013 9:52 pm
I like the all black with the gold jewelry ensemble… HECK NO to the bag! Other than that… No further comment…
January 31, 2013 10:08 pm
The jealousy and delusion in you people never cease to amaze me and yet I keep scrolling. I like it! It may not be your style but critique the fashion not ridicule the fashion or her as a person.
That’s what this site it about fashion and style not disrespect.
I like that all her looks are consistent, no matter how different each pic may be she still has a visible and clear aesthetic. As over the top and flamboyant these looks are you have to admit they are well put together with the exception of that bag with the all blk outfit.
Hey Newlyn! I’m sure you get a lot of compliments on your wardrobe. Take the negative comments with a grain of salt. I just suggest work on your accessorizing.
January 31, 2013 10:32 pm
Hot mess.
January 31, 2013 10:42 pm
I can be a “more is more” kind of girl myself so I kinda get it. I actually think she has potential, good pieces. She just needs polish. And I agree with Kiss My Fashion about the black bob with chinese bangs idea. That would look nice on her.
January 31, 2013 10:58 pm
You could save on weave by only buying two bundles instead of four. I’m not understanding why your hair has to be that thick!
January 31, 2013 11:35 pm
“Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and remove one accessory.” -Coco Chanel
Love the white jumpsuit btw! :)
January 31, 2013 11:43 pm
Looks tacky, but she has great pieces just not altogether in one ensemble.
February 1, 2013 5:02 am
You call it fashion, I call it a mess.
February 1, 2013 6:23 am
I love the thigh high boots I’m the last outfit :)
February 1, 2013 9:11 am
First off she is a beautiful girl. Second, style is about who YOU are. So if this is what she chooses to wear then that is HER decision. Most people want to flatter themselves so constructive feedback is helpful but all of the negativity is unnecessary. Come on ladies we have got to do better than this. Just because you don’t like it and wouldn’t wear it doesn’t mean you have to be so disgusting and rude. I hope things change.
February 1, 2013 9:49 am
The Times Sq shot is the best. That is a very well put together outfit. I concur with the other commentors on the weave and profusion of accessories. Not feeling the belly shirt with pink lips.
February 1, 2013 10:53 am
I like that you are over the top and you clearly wear what you like :)
I don’t know why people are so harsh and mean. Some of these comments make me cringe. People need to be responsible for the energy they bring here because people seem so nasty and catty for no other reason then to hurt your feelings. I hope it makes them feel better if it is that serious.
I’m checking your blog out :)
February 1, 2013 11:04 am
I think she is absolutely a pretty girl. However, we live in a society where everything fake “is in”. So I get what people are saying.. it would be refreshing to see some natural beauty( no weave,makeup,flashy names) Just personal style and a reflection of the person through their appearance. If we could get some ALL NATURAL fashion bombs that would be wonderful! -Peace and Luv everyone!
February 1, 2013 3:29 pm
fake fake fake bags! anybody ever seen that print on the inside of a louis bag??? LMAO hell no….
February 2, 2013 9:10 am
Why does she wear that pink bracelet in every pic? Is it a “livestrong” bracelet?
February 3, 2013 5:47 pm
everything about her looks so fake (and cheap) its hard to look at.
a terrible weave, obviously fake bags…she looks like a hood flea market exploded and landed on her in no particular order.
seeing these pictures gives a a headache. i need to sleep this off.
February 4, 2013 7:58 pm
Da Hell uhhhhh every fit is a mess FAIL
February 5, 2013 2:42 am
Her outtfits are not bad, its her hair that killed the whole thing. She would look so much better natural. Ladies this long weave to the crack of your A** has got to stop.