Happy Saturday!
So last night I trekked from Brooklyn to Harlem to attend an event celebrating Laz Alonso as the new celebrity ambassador for American Airlines’s African-American focused website, BlackAtlas.com. Normally on Fridays I’m totally depleted from the week…and a one hour ride up to 125th seemed more than daunting. But I put on a fresh face and went. I’m glad I motivated!

Loads of colorful folk came out to celebrate Laz’s new appointment, including TV host Tanika Ray, Jennifer Williams of Basketball Wives fame, Robert Townsend, Al Reynolds, BJ Coleman, Phillip Bloch, and more. With a performance by Melanie Fiona, it was definitely a dope night!

Melanie Fiona and DJ Amanda Seales
Blogger Necole Bitchie and Melanie Fiona

Robert Townsend, Harriette Cole, Laz Alonso

Somaya Reece

But of course I busied myself taking loads of Real Style for your viewing enjoyment:

Iman looked lovely in all vintage everything, including a flowered frock and a belt that once belonged to her father.

This dapper gentleman exuded Harlem chic in a tie, driver’s cap, and rolled up chinos.

How hot does Chasity look? The model divulged she was wearing a design by Ms. Tina Knowles. Work!


Ebony Magazine editor Janell always looks chic! And I loved her friend Robert’s rolled camouflage pants and loafers.

Brandice of Harlem’s Fashion Row looked crisp in a wide lapel white jacket, jeans, and pink stilettos.

My homegirl Demetria Lucas from the blog A Belle in Brooklyn stays fly. She flaunted a new hair color along with a floral printed dress, peach pumps, and her signature: a Louis Vuitton bag.


Solio and Beau showcased pieces from Beau’s button laden line. Like? See more at www.beaumccall.com.


Tracey looked summer ready in a purple dress and gold accents.

I couldn’t help but take a picture of Southern gentleman Renaldo, who boldly embraced Ikat shorts and high striped socks.


This young lady looked gorgeous in a hot pink Myne silk dress. If it looks familiar, Khloe Kardashian and Tika Sumpter have worn it before. She’s selling it!

And Isis was lovely in animal print and wide legged pants.


Of course no Real Style run down would be complete without cameos from Fashion Bomb readers! There were quite a few in the house, including Ashley, an intern at Vibe Magazine. How cute is her dress?

Kim also came up to say hey, looking party perfect in a blue dress and black sandals.
As for me…!

I can’t overstate how much I’m loving rompers and jumpsuits this summer. I’m a dress kind of gal (mainly for the ease of getting ready) and to me, jumpsuits offer a cool, unexpected alternative. For my night uptown, I slipped on a black Catherine Malandrino one piece, and made it all pop with a Cashhimi clutch (yes, I’m loving them right now). Clad in my jumpsuit, I bopped around the party taking pix, noshing on hors d’oevres, and saying hiii to friends:

With publicist Jacqueline Cooper

With publicist BJ Coleman and stylist Phillip Bloch

My girl Demetria

With Rae Holliday of Stuff Fly People Like
It was a fun night!

 



See lovely Laz travel the world and share his insights at www.BlackAtlas.com.
What do you think of Real Style at The Studio Museum in Harlem?
Photos by Rasaan Wyzard

37 thoughts on “Claire’s Life: BlackAtlas.com Celebrates Celebrity Ambassador Laz Alonso at the Studio Museum in Harlem”

  4. Las is one handsome man. Had my eye on him since his BET days. Your updo looks lovely Claire!

  5. looked like fun! really digging your look Claire! and Philip has lost so much weight, he looks like a teenager! lol Congrats to Laz for the new position

  6. I see you Classy Chasity…shouts to my homegirl. Everybody looks great and Clarie your skin is gorgeous.

  8. If Necole don’t take out that tired weave!! It looks a mess, everyone else on the other hand looked really good

  9. @ Claire you look great!! I’m soo loving jumpers this season
    To, there very flattering and easy to wear. Do you know what kind of jeans Melanie Fiona is wearing?? Would love to have them in my closet for fall

  11. wtf,is necole bitchie and melanie fiona relatives?damn they really look alike in that picture.i love fiona leggings or jeans.

  17. A lot of hit and misses clothes wise.., the weave wearers look a mess…overall it looks like a nice looking crowd.

  18. Met Demetria Lucas last yr @ Essence and she wasn’t that friendly…*Kanye shrug*…

  23. Necole Bitchie and that hair, her outfits…no bueno, never right. With that pretty face of hers she shouldn’t need all that nonsense to look great.

  28. Loving your look for that evening. Laz always looks good. Almost didn’t recognize Somaya Reece. Necole Bitchie looks like a cartoon character.

  29. Loved the Real Style! You looked fabulous! Would love to see the back of your hair as well.

  30. Hate the jumpsuit love the clutch…i’m sure it looked better in person. Also that pink Myne dress looks oversized and sloppy. Melanie looks so adorable and so does Demetria and Brandice.

    BTW who says “I’m glad I motivated” ? lol

  31. Geez I need those Pants that Melanie Fiona is rocking Wardrobe Query please!!!!!

    PS. Claire I love your summer glow :)

  32. loving that pink clutch and your hair… but I like you in skirts looking sassy & showing legs ! Laz is delicious… I’m sure he smelled awesome !!!

  33. Claire you looked gorgeous! I love your look from your hair to your shoes. You have amazing skin. It’s glowing. : )

  35. Ahhh my fellow Hampton Univeristy alumni, Robert and Ashley!! They both look amazing :)

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