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It’s time for Bombshell of the Day! Take a look at Bintu from Philly:

She writes, “I would describe my style as Afro 70’s soul Vixen meets pin-up girl. ”


“As crazy as it sounds!”


“My family is of West African descent and often times I incorporate that into my style.”


” I’ve been infatuated with the women of the 70’s and pin-up era for as long as I can remember.”


” Women in the 70’s were classy but sexy and edgy…”

“… and pin-up girls just want to have fun!!!”


” I enjoy the polka dots and high waisted anything from that era.”


“[I have a] talk show [that] airs on Comcast in Philly right now and online. I hope that you are able to tune in
(www.youtube.com/buzzklub)!!!!!”

I’ll check you on out! I definitely see the 70’s influences. And that picture of you in the African print dress is all kinds of fierce, honey.
What do you think of Bintu?

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65 thoughts on “Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Bintu from Philly”

  1. I don’t really get ‘pin-up’ (1920) from the looks. I can certainly see the 70s pimp…I personally love the pinup style…(for example vintage victory rolls, knee-length pencil skirts…)

    I do like the striped vintage dress.

  6. Yes maam, yes maam….i can dig it. The hair is fab and you are giving me life in that african dress/color block shoe pix. I see some pieces that I like also.

    I love philly and a baldie so I am not mad at all…

  7. The only look I liked hands down was the magenta, black and cream striped dress and the cream shoes. I like when fashionistas are influenced by an era- just don’t look as though you just stepped out of it. I also do not see pin-up.

  10. I am living….hear me? LIVING for that photo of her in the African-printed fabric outfit. It is so amazing and I love her hair cut. FIERCE, girl!.

  11. Well, Hmm..umm…..What you cant do is label her a Zara..F21, ASOS type girl….very ECLECTIC styles….very!

  15. Although I do not see “pin-up” (maybe she has more in her closet that isn’t pictured here) I think she looks great! Deffinately different, which is always good. Tribal print is awesome.

  19. I can definitely see the 70s in some of her clothing! I <3 the 70s
    ;0) I love the african dress with the leopard print detail in the shoes…too cute!

  24. i know nothing about the pinup era but I like the scarf outfit… (7th picture). More south african than west tho. =O

  28. She perfectly described her style, and I voted her a bombshell because she owns it! I don’t really see many others dressing like her, and its refreshing to see something different. I wouldn’t particularly dress like this, but her style is definitely inspiring me to dip into some 70’s myself. Bombshell!
    Blessings

  29. When the looks are well executed, they are impeccable. I get where she’s going, and for the most part, the execution of her style ideas is on point.

  30. mmm……. I get where she was trying to go with it, but it wasn’t a successful effort. back to the drawing board.

    She gets pointers for originality.

  37. Is this a “say something nice challenge?” If it is then, I loved her shoes in atleast 2 of the pics. #Thatsalligot!

  41. This is clearly a joke! You’d think Claire was skinny the way she act like a mean-girl posting these poor souls up here for all to ridicule.

  42. I love her originality , I think she looks good, she’s not afraid to wear what she desires , and not dress like everyone else

  45. I hope I’m not presumptuous is speaking on behalf of us all, but I think our dislike of a few bombshells is not so much their looks, but lack of…realness. Most pictures seemed contrived (not what some of them really wear daily.) Ive been following Fashionbomb since its beginning, I think to capture honest / real style, Fashion bomb should resurrect its Street style segment…whadyathink?

  46. Werk it girl! Many people seem to oppose her style I guess because it is not the usual Rihanna, Kim K, but kuddos to her for owning her style and going against the grain. A+ for being an individual and not a carbon copy.

  48. I don’t know what’s going on here. But I liked their styles, they’re all look beautiful even though their fashion was not good in view but for me they are still beautiful. :)

  50. @Abbie:
    Well this is a pretty tough crowd, so I can understand why some bombs come with what they consider their best selections or not everyday wear. I have to say, I did’nt realize she had a buzz cut until someone mentioned a baldie….my bad. I like where she’s going with her look and would rock a few of the pieces. Go on head girl!

  51. Bintu has always been creative since the first day I met her on Howard’s campus. She uses fashion to express who she is and what she likes. She is confident, which is a character trait that a lot of people lack, hence the comments below.

  53. I love all the pictures, ur way of style is so unique and ur individuality says alot about your personality… Keep reaching the top is not far away…

  59. her style sense ages her up tremendously.
    she looks like an old woman.
    I understand the vintage thing but perhaps it would be age appropriate if she got a tailor to fit her clothes to her petite frame

  61. Bintu these haters mad because you have the confidence to wear what they can’t…. I liked a lot of your outfits and the African outfit… OMG it was beautiful! Unique works for you… I say “GO GIRL!!!”

  62. YES!!!! I’m loving everything about this bombshell. I know Bintu personally, and she is the definition of a daring, confident and fashion rebel! She’s not afraid to push the envelope. I congratulate her style and confidence…not many have the balls to do what she so effortlessly does. WORK! ~Miranda

  65. her clothes are too big for her. She should go down a size or get her stuff tailored. start obeying the rule less is more, too.

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