Hey!
So Fashion Bombshell of the Day has gone through many highs and lows. We’ve turned off comments, introduced a voting system, asked participants to opt in or out of comments, and requested readers to be nice and respectful.
Still, it seems every time we showcase someone whose definition of chic might not meld with the mainstream or veers more hmm than hot, we get more than a handful of hurtful comments.
The result? Bruised feelings and readers hesitant to submit for fear they will be torn down by an exacting fashion jury.
Fashion Bombshell of the Day was always intended to be celebratory, a show-and-tell of multicultural chic from across the globe. Most of the time it is; but sometimes it devolves into something the site doesn’t stand for.
The goal of the Fashion Bomb is to uplift and showcase fashionistas of color in a positive, beautiful light. Bombshell of the Day comments can be very negative; thus tarnishing the spirit upon which this site was founded.
I enjoy Bombshells as much as you do, but will have to take responsibility and curate submissions more thoroughly. We’ll most likely continue with the feature, but relegate it to a weekly an every other day or weekly, not daily basis. Comments are on, as is voting. But I will ensure that Bombshells showcased are only the best and most fierce representations of the Fashion Bomb brand and Fashion Bomb reader.
I enjoy doing this, and want this to be a nurturing, positive, and encouraging corner in cyberspace! Hope you do too…
Smootches!
This is sad you have to do this Claire… From being one of the first to be featured in bombshell i am disappointed!! As a student, employee, and lover of fashion, I love looking at all types of style whether I think it’s hmm or hot…. Anyone in fashion could appreciate the two and can get inspiration from both hmm or hot style… It’s a shame. I am voting to have bombshell daily… I look forward to it.. And I know a lot others do as well. It’s refreshing to see “real ppl” with style n not just celebrities with endless means and a stylist…. Boo to those disrespectful ppl always the ones with no style or not brave enough to showcase theirs….
I’m new to this blog but I love the idea of Bombshell of the Day. Haters are gonna hate whether you disable comments or not. I believe the positivity will outshine the hate so keep doing what you’re doing. Can’t wait to see the next Bombshell! ;-)
What a great article as it is so true! We should encourage not discourage people who are trying to express their uniqueness in style!
i visit this site regularly and have to admit that i hesitate sometimes because of the comments that I’m going to read underneath (of course i can ignore them) but i was excited that i finally saw a fashion community that showcased diverse fashion. It’s sad that one of the only blogs like this have such hateful comments it makes me not want to visit.. Claire i encourage you to continue doing what your doing there are still fashion lovers out there who appreciate this site and the bombshell of the day (or week)
This is really sad to hear.I enjoy reading and enjoy looking at other styles.
I stopped commenting on bombshells because I could not stand seeing the hate comments or seeing people trying to flip their negative words by claiming its their opinion, not hate. I feel like if you really dont like the bombshells look then just click on hot boiling mess in the poll but you dont have to rip the girl to shreds. Some things are better left unsaid. I just want women to build each other up, thats all and I like the weekly idea!!
Claire I love the bombshells, I honestly feel that if you had someone on the staff that could filter malicious comments that would be ideal. I think what the main issue I have when I skim the comments are the folks that either repeatedly post a “hated it” comment. Its so sad that you even have to do this but keep up the good work none the less!
I am disappointed. I like to see different styles on different people. You can never please all of the people all of the time. No matter if you put the best of the best, there will always be people who are negative or who genuinely just does not like the bombshell’s style. If it could be a few days a week that would be great, but once a week is just disapponting. At least it’s better than nothing right? I love this feature and I patiently await to see the ‘best and most fierce’. I think the better route would have been to just remove the comment section.
I work full-time and i look forward to my luck break to check the bombshell of the day. I admit somedays they weren’t the most fierce fashionistas BUT i was taught if you don’t have something nice to say DONT say anything at all but a lot of readers that comment don’t know how to do that or how to bite there tongue. So this outcome is totally understandable to me. I will continue to be a reader :)
Also, I love the idea of rating such as lookbook.nu does. This would be great rather than a comment section. It is definitely sad that you Claire would have to change things up in order for people to contain they’re personal comments. We are all grown ups and adults and such things like this should not be happening. Claire, you’ve accomplished so much and I love what you do on this site and happy that I am a follower daily. This is one of the first sites I look at daily along with Essence website. Thank you Claire!!
Bombshell of the Day is definitely my FAVORITE portion of this website.. This is my first time commenting but I definitely thi k toy should continue to do the Bombshells daily.. Some people are going to be negative and that just comes along with the territory of being brave enough to do something they he/she is not.. And that’s with anything. And u know first hand because I am broadcasting on YouTube and I see negativity all the time. I do not think we all should be punished on behalf of the ignorant people who try to bring others down, instead I think they should be banned or the comments should be put on approval. Just my opinion as a lover if this blog. Peace
I agree that the Bombshell of the day is my favorite part of this blog and wish it could stay a daily thing instead of going to weekly…
I agree with Cyra E. and the fact that if ‘Bombshells showcased are only the best and most fierce representations of the Fashion Bomb brand and Fashion Bomb reader’ alot of the cheap comments (yesterday) would not hv been mentioned. I like this blog. Keep up the great work!!
The majority of negative comments I do see are geared towards a lot of the plus sized mail bombs hence yesterday’s entry. It’s really sad that we as black women are still tearing each other down.
It is very sad that you had to do this. People need to keep negative comments to themselves. If you dont someone style or look dont comment. People should uplift. Quick to push people down to make ourselves feel better. when i dont like a blog post or image i just dont comment. no need to put out negative energy
I think that EVERYONE looks GORGEOUS!!! It is unfortunate that sometimes the comments are flooded with negative feedback.
Hmmmmm? What would be the HIGHLIGHT of the FashionBombDaily, if there aren’t any Bombshells of the DAY?????? I love your blog Claire, I really do, but most people come on here for Bombshells of the day, let’s be real………..
I love my daily bombshells no matter what their style says about THEM!! Key word: them! It’s not about me and my style, because I wasn’t featured. People are so quick to pass judgement, but they fail to realize it takes a lot of courage to nail yourself on the cross of the critics. To me it’s sad bc it says a lot about the self-sabotage of people of color. Support and lift not only your fellow minority but sister. It’s time for the catty behavior to stop, it’s a blog not “Basketball Wives” leave the drama to the people who get paid for it
Love the Bombshell feature and I’m sure I will continue to love the Bombshell feature.
This site is your brand, Claire, and I respect you for protecting it.
@BeansSoup Bombshell of the Day is a relatively new feature…a little more than a year old. We’ve been around 5 years this August. If you just come here for Bombshells, that’s your prerogative…but we have looks for less, wardrobe advice, info on celeb style, features on indie designers, interviews with industry insiders. Sorry if that’s all you come here for, but solely reader submission sites exist. At any rate, I’m considering keeping it to almost daily, but abstaining if someone isn’t quite up to par. Will see…
On another note, thanks EVERYONE for reading TFB, muah!
I have to agree with Claire here, this site offers sooooo much more. Yes the bombshell moving to a weekly thing may be disappointing, but I can’t say I’d be deterred from visiting the site again because of it.
Claire i love this site, and i must admit that I hesitate in submitting my entry for the bombshell of the day because of the negative comments. i’m glad you brought light to this issue and I just may be submitting my pics soon.
Aw I’m sad that it will only be a weekly feature. However, I’m glad that it will continue and comments will still be allowed. I only visit the site to see the bombshell of the day. Its fun to see what “regular” women think is fashionable. I also enjoy commenting on the submissions.
I love the fashion bombshell of the day, but comments are comments. In that case maybe there shouldn’t be a voting system. It’s just as hurtful if ppl vote “messy mess” or “Boo Next”
Style is style. You either have it or you don’t. There have been gorgeous and STYLISH plus sized bombshells featured. If you can’t take the heat. Stay out of the kitchen. Just because you dislike an outfit or someone’s entire style, doesn’t mean you are hating on them. I think each bombshell is well aware of the chance they take when being featured on this site. I don’t think you should feel guilty or take away the opportunity for those who are willing and daring enough to feature themselves on a daily basis.
BeansSoup’s comment is exactly what Claire was talking about. If YOU come here just for that, fine.
Don’t lump the rest of us in together with you, thanks.
It’s unfortunate you have to make these changes Claire but I fully understand. Some of the comments I’ve read under Bombshell of the Day have had me wondering about folk.
NOOOOOOOOOOOO Bombshell of the Day is my fav part of the blog! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE dont make it a weekly thing… if anything disable comments and only allow voting…
Please dont take it way—- this is my favorite part of the day!!
I’m sorry to hear that because I enjoyed Bombshell of the Day. People need to understand that just because it’s not something you like or would wear doesn’t mean it’s fashion. Most of the people critiquing never work a day in fashion or even been educated in fashion. I love these people that are doing them and doing it well. Claire who cares what others think because apparently the BOMBSHELLS aren’t thinking about them at all!!
It’s sad that this feature has to be relegated to a weekly submission. I’m a firm believer that if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.
Maybe if there was an option that we could click on when we felt someone’s comment is offensive. That way it could alert the moderator to possibly delete that comment. IDK what can be done but seeing it go due to some bad apple’s really sucks!
Something about keyboard bully’s irk my soul…
This is really disheartening to hear. I know you are only trying to prohibit people from leaving mean and hateful comments, but that is impossible. As long as there is a comment section people are going to state their opinion good, bad or ugly. By limiting it to a weekly Bombshell, you will only minimizing the amount of hateful comments, but they won’t be eliminated completely.
I have seen beautiful bombshells, but then someone will say something negative because she wears a weave. Or she may be a woman whose wardrobe consists mainly of dressy and cocktail/ club attire, and someone will say they didn’t show enough casual looks. Only a small percentage of Bombshells whether they are showcased weekly or daily will receive 100% positive feedback. People will continue to criticize and ridicule the weekly Bombshells as they did the daily features.
I came to your blog once and the only reason I added it to the Favorites was because I wanted to see who the Bombshell for the following day would be. The next thing I knew I was coming back day after day. It’s addictive. The comments can be brutal, but they are constructive at the same time.
Think about how many people bashed and criticized Beyonce, in the previous post. She is only expressing herself artistically as the Bombshells do. No matter what she wears people are going to love it and just as many will hate it. Would you ever stop featuring Beyonce or any entertainer for that matter if readers write hateful things…? I don’t think so…
I probably should have emailed you… But don’t take away the daily feature. (Please)
Why not just offer the pole and turn the comment section off from now on?
Hi,
I completely understand where you are coming from when you mention the harsh comments. But, people that are really into fashion know that harsh comments can be made and you must have a thick skin to make it in that type of business. The reason I’m saying this is because how many times have we gone out with our girlfriends and thought we looked hot and when we saw the photo later we thought what the hell was we thinking we looked H.A.M. I know we should not be mean but if you’re asking for “What do you think?” then you should be able to take the good with the bad. I know I’ve had girlfriends that should have toned it down or left them shoes in the store and I didn’t say it because I didn’t want to hurt their feelings. Then I was mad at myself for not saying anything. Lastly, I think a true fashionista can take whatever comments because at the end of the day their confidence has to be sky high in order for them to submit their photos. Girls just take the comments and keep doing you or take a step back and say “Oh, Gosh I do need to tweek this or stop taking a fad overboard…
Aww Claire. I cant even form words. BBL.
This is unfortunate to hear, however completely understandable. Admittedly, there have been a few times that I’ve looked at a Bomber and questioned ‘What the hell?’. But then I had to look again. I could see their vision and direction that they were going for. Whether I agreed with the execution or not, bottom line it’s THEIR style. Who are we to critique? And so harshly at that. The negative comments I’ve come across are biting and mars the purpose of the post. As dope as many of us may feel that we are that may not be the case according to someone else, but who wants to hear damning comments about said lack of ‘style’. Culture today has taken the fun and frivolity out of fashion. Everyone deems themselves the epicenter of style and taste. Truth of the matter is, your snide comments are just plain tacky.
This is so sad. I look forward to this feature everyday! :(
I don’t mistake frank but constructive criticism for hating though. There are some people are downright mean, but others do give some criticism that the Bombshell could use. Yesterday I noticed that a few commenters gave itemized suggestions on how that particularly bombshell could improve her look.
I also agree that it’s impossible for people to not say hurtful things. Like Kat Williams says, a hater’s job is to hate. Let them.
I hope that Claire does not remove the daily feature. It’s my daily dose of real life fashion. Some times I get fed up looking at celebrities alone, that’s why I look forward to the feature.
I enjoy the Bombshell of the day & I think it’s sad that so many people are inconsiderate of others. Wouldn’t it be a boring world if we all agreed with everyones fashion choices all the time? There would be no inspiration & no one to encourage fashionistas to think outside the box or take risks. I think if you can’t post something positive don’t post anything at all. I’m sorry you have to take such measures, just please don’t take it away completely.
Yikes. I imagined this day would come. Although I am a past plus-size Bombshell that managed to get by unscathed with 100% positive feedback (y’all were merciful that day), I was a bit nervous; the comments on here can be brutal.
FBD is a daily destination for me but I used to comment more frequently on Bombshells. I stopped because things began to get uncomfortable on two levels:
1. Many of comments began to be mean-spirited. They didn’t seems like the came from a place of positivity/constructive-critique.
2. I’ll be honest, some of the Bombshells presented didn’t seem very…fashionable. At least to me. And, there would actually be moments when I’d come on to see FB of the day, see that, in my opinion, their look had some um…’opportunities for growth’ and think ‘Good Lord, this is going to be massacre’ and so, I would just not say anything.
So, I think the solution is two-fold. Claire, as you can see, lots of folks LOVE the FB of the Day Feature and we don’t want you take it away! So, as you said, if the FB team can vet submissions more selectively AND we, as the peanut gallery, can be more accepting and kind to our Bombshells, I think we can remedy the problem.
A few thoughts.. I was featured on the bombshell of the day last month and I was fortunate that 99% of the comments left for me were very nice and supportive…although some used it as a forum to bring up the way I look..not the way I dress.. There was attention made to me looking “not Black enough” which I thought was ridiculous. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but comments on my looks should not bleed into comments on my style. They are not one in the same. I was was not hurt by these comments..and I hope that the shallow comments of a few do not deter ANYONE from submitting themselves if they feel they have great style. When reading deliberately hurtful comments..I always remember to “consider the source”. I do think that a weekly rather than daily post is great.. It will allow you to have more discretion when choosing who to post… so bravo to that! I think The Fashion Bombshell is a great staple to The Fashion Bomb Daily. Don’t let the comments of a few dictate how you run your blog.. It is your vision :)
Taye ;)
http://www.stuffshelikes.net
i love bombshell of the day!!! but i have to agree with tiffany on this one. fashion is an industry where your represent yourself through your clothing choices and there are always going to be people who love it or hate it. and from what i’ve seen, fashion industry people are not ones to sugar coat their opinions and one does have to develop a thick skin. i hope that you will keep the daily bombshells and recognize that peoples comments are not an attack on that person’s character but just a judgment based on 5 photos. everyone inst going to like everything/ everybody so don’t take it personally! keep your head high, after all your attitude and self esteem is your best accessory.
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Anywho, I’m really disappointed at this. This is by far my favourite part of the blog and I look forward to seeing real life fashion everyday. Sometimes I get fed up of just celebrity fashion and it’s nice to see what girls like me are doing.
I do not mistake hate for constructive criticism though. While some people are downright mean, some others do give criticism that the Bombshell can use. For example, yesterday I saw one commenter list interesting ways in which she thought the bombshell could improve her look.
However, you can’t stop mean and negative comments. Like Kat Williams said, a hater’s job is to hate. Let them. They need to figure out how to get MORE haters by the end of the week, lol!
I hope that the daily feature isn’t removed though because I really look forward to it everyday
I’m torn as a frequent commentator. I enjoy seeing the good, bad and ugly. The brave who submit pictures should hope for the best but prepare for the worst comments. The daily fashion bombs are this site’s staple feature, the site wouldn’t be the same without it.
I understand why Claire’s doing this, but its unfortunate.
Its kind of backwards to open a forum to opinions, then filter what can be said.
I had a feeling it was going to go this way. I think a lot of people abuse the word “opinion” these days. When did having an opinion translate to you don’t have to use tact, be mindful or it is a scapegoat for saying something downright negative and hurtful? I must have missed that memo, this is what happen when trying to “keep it real” goes wrong. Yes you can have an opinion and can say how you feel but why do you have to be harsh about it? Which also brings up the cop-outs to deter behavior and make it acceptable. I love BS of the Day but as someone mention Claire’s blog has a whole range of sections that keeps me coming back for more.
I’m sorry to hear that it won’t be daily anymore. I enjoy seeing the variety of style on all types of sistas. It really helps me with fashion ideas that seem more attainable to me. If I see something I don’t care for I scroll on past, no need to be nasty about things.
The Bombshell of the Day is the best part of the blog and its the reason many readers (not all) come back daily whether people want to admit it or not.
I can only tell my own personal experience but I followed this blog from the very beginning, back when it was still a blogspot address. After about 2 years I noticed some changes and I stopped visiting. A few months ago I saw the Bombshell of the Day being discussed on a message board and that night I went through every single Bombshell ever posted on the site. I can honestly say its what brought me back. I won’t lie. I visit for the BOTD. Period.
As far as mean and hateful comments…honestly Claire you have to take some heat for this. As a fashionista, some of the “bombshells” you post, you HAVE to know that they are not up to par and that they’re going to get slaughtered here. Most are good, some could go either way, and a few are just ridiculous. I think your readers would understand if it was skipped once in a while because there were no good entries. You shouldn’t feel you HAVE to post everyone who sends you an entry just to have something to post.
As far as the hateful comments? Give me a break. Everyone who enters KNOWS what goes on in the comment section. People will tell you what they think. If comments on the internet from anonymous strangers are that devastating, how do you deal with real life? Fashion is a brutal industry. If you can’t take what may or may not be said about you, you shouldn’t enter. Period. Sugar coating and lies help no one. Constructive criticism does.
At the end of the day though, this blog belongs to Claire. Do what you feel you need to do.
Claire, I hope that you’ll reconsider making the Bombshell of the Day an every other day or a weekly feature. I’ve been a fan of the site since 2006, and although some of the bombshells have looks that have a lot to be desired, perhaps if you provided constructive criticism for these bombshells, they could take the tips and learn to make improvements. Perhaps you could start a new feature in which you could show what you’d do differently.
I believe some people just don’t know realize how great they don’t look. Sometimes family and friends try and spare the feelings of loved ones, and while this may serve well to boost self-esteem, it can also have a damaging effect of altering reality.
Im on the fence with this. I absolutely agree with readers having the right to their opinion on an open forum when there is a Fashion Bomb of the Day feature. HOWEVER…there is a mature way to express your opinion without making the person who bravely submitted their entry feel like shit for doing so. Again as I said I admit to seeing photos and being extremely disappointed with the chosen looks however what is beautiful about STYLE is that no one needs a world that looks like we all shop at the same store..or a carbon copy. Individuality is a beautiful thing. And I do agree with Claire in the fact that there is so much other content on this site that oftentimes I bypass the Bombshell of the day because im reading all of the other great daily articles. Hopefully this post will encourage readers to express their negative comments in a more constructive way…but that remains to be seen unfortunately..blessings.
I liked coming daily for the FBOTD even on days when the women’s style didn’t necessarily speak to me, because I was also attracted to their confidence and the diversity. It’s sad that some people don’t even know how to disagree with something without being hateful. There’s a way to be tasteful about not liking something but I did notice that a lot of the commenters who said negative things were a little too free with this internet anonymnity thing, most likely saying things they would never say aloud (they’d be the ones giving you the side eye on the street smh). Even more daunting is that the main people with something nasty to say would never put themselves out there like that and probably look a mess anyway. They’re damn sure insecure if they have to tear someone else down.
I totally got the point of FBOTD and loved it but it’s a shame you have to change it up this way smh.
Lastly, I notice that none of the most common haters who usually post negative comments on the BOTD had anything to say here. Smh.
@Gangstarr Girl I noticed that too! All of a sudden they have nothing to say!!!
I like checking out other people’s style. It gives me pointers on what, or what not, to wear.
I dont post often, but if I see a lot of negative comments I try to post something to counteract that.
Most submitters, I imagine, would have researched the site and past bombshells and should be prepared for possible negative comments. Nonetheless some comments are a bit much. Still people would go just as hard on a celebrity.
So I’m torn.
Awww shucks, I love Fashion Bombshell of the Day!
I consider myself to be an equal opportunity commenter. When I see an awesome fashion bomb, I give props. If I see an area that could be fixed, then I critique. Claire asks, “What do you think of this fashion bomb’s style?” She doesn’t say, “Write what you think of their style, ONLY if you like it!”
I feel that some comments, like “Hot mess!”, “no!”, or “ARE YOU SERIOUS?!” with no explanation on what you dislike, are unnecessary and pointless. But if a wretched weave is taking away the focus from an awesome outfit, should that be ignored? Fashion is all about the look, which means every piece, from the hair to the shoes, will be looked at and judged. There will be nitpicking, and everyone may not agree. It’s a gamble with the comments one will receive.
Lastly, I’ve noticed that the majority of the people who’ve commented under this post, seldom comment under the Fashion Bomb’s of the day. By all means, if you feel a Fashion Bomb isn’t getting the love she deserves, comment! If more positivity is needed, bring it. I felt so bad for the bombshell yesterday. I didn’t just want to watch from the sidelines and read the comments, shake my head at the negativity, but not speak on it. Feel free to give the bombshell’s a verbal hug or two. :)
Awwww this is unfortunate. I agree with you Kapri_H. Everyone here is making valid positive points you all should show up more on the “FashionBomb” post!
I agree with Taylor S. Any and everyone shouldn’t be featured. I’m pretty sure You know whether someone is a Fashion Bomb or a Fashion Fail so why subject them to ridicule? I loved the Fashion Bomb daily feature, I even nominated my best friend but everyone cannot be fair and everyone cannot be assertive when it comes to giving their hmms.
like what Gang Starr Girl said…..Where are all the sh*t talkers now? lol
Anyway, I like the idea of lookbook style voting too. Whatever happens, i really love the bombshell section, even the bad ones bc it lets you know what doesn’t work, when people use CONSTRUCTIVE criticism.
honestly i do feel that this year anybody was a fashion bombshell. there are many definitions of the term fashion. Honestly not everyone has it and as of lately not to many of the people have had it. when i think fashion i think “oowee that is fierce i love it!” not “oh i seen that at forever 21” or “what is that?” I also think of it as being put together. you’ve had girls on here who dont have there hair combed or who has a basic romper and necklace and claimed they were “fashionistas”. I agree that the pictures submitted should be thoroughly looked at and then submitted…i am dissappointed it will only be every other day though. One of the main reasons I go to your site.
Hey Hey! It’s good to know how you feel…and that I don’t have to put in half as much work on the other posts since nobody reads them *wipes away tears*:/
Anyway will take this all into consideration. I’m thinking Bombshells on most days, and if there isn’t anyone “bombshell worthy” we’ll take a break. xoxo
i was bombshell of the day once and people comments are so harsh and mean.. people that comment on this site and NOT nice and respectful, but instead mean and try to put others down for expressing what they believe what fashion is.. Fashion isnt about what the new trendy prints or outfits are but instead fashion is expressing yourself and your mind.. thats what people dont understand. And because people were being so cruel on my bombshell, I just told Claire to delete my post.. And i should have to deal with that. Because of the bad comments people dont even want to send pics and thats sad.. Criticism is sharing your thoughts in a courteous way, NOT BEING EXTREMELY BLUNT AND HURTFUL..thasts all i had to say
Like they say on the bullying commercial..if you are not going to stay it in person..why say in on the computer?
I love the FBOTD feature!!! It’s fun to see the looks that other people put together and their translation of fashion. However, you can’t ask for people’s opinions and then not expect to hear anything negative. Everything is not for everyone. Nobody has a problem with comments when it’s overwhelmingly positive, so when it’s the reverse it shouldn’t be that big of a deal. You have to take the good with the bad, it’s called life.
You are such a sweetheart Claire, I was extremely excited when I saw that I was picked as a bombshell! I have to admit some people are really rude but most importantly confidence is key! People that don’t know really don’t matter and of course people have their opinions and thats fine with me. As far as I know who I am thats what matters to me.You don’t have to shop at the most expensive stores to be considered a fashionista… the negative people are usually miserable, and just like lady gaga and Beyonce they got haters too! btw I love this Claire…
Nicely put Taylor S.
Well many ppl were complaining that Bomshells were too around the way and not high fashion enough so I guess they have got their wish. Perhaps there could be a another feature where regular women who are looking to up their fashion ante would still submit their photos to get some feedback on how to put the oomp in their looks.
Let me go ahead and comment. I too was once Fashion Bombshell of the day. Somewhere in late 2010. I actually was one of the ones who decided to opt out on comments when I submitted. Not because of anything besides the fact that I just don’t care about other ppl’s comments or opinions of me. Period. That’s not why I submitted. And when I submitted I was asked do i want comments. and I thought about it…hmmm? Do i care for these ppl’s comments? Ppl are going to find ANYTHING to hate on you for now-a-days. I live in Los Angeles, work in the fashion industry, so what someone’s comments on a blog had to say about me was really irrelevant. So i said NO.
But I found it funny that even when I decided to opt on on comments I actually had ppl come over to MY blog sending me comments and emails that were very harsh and just downright IGNIT ONLY because they couldn’t leave a comment…..not because they didn’t like the fashion. ?? BUT BECAUSE THEY COULDN’T COMMENT! SERIOUSLY??! Well let me tell the truth…not ppl…ONE PERSON in particular (who happened to have commented under this post this evening a few be4 me). ….ANYWAY….I never was that type of girl to argue with grown women over the internet and have to explain myself on why I don’t want comments under MY submission. I thought it was very unnecessary and childish for a grown woman to come over to my blog and get upset at me once she even read my blog because she found out how confident i was and didnt like that I used the word “hater” so much……..?? Why does it bother YOU or concern you what I do?? Some of these readers just have way too much time on their hands.
That being said…my point is……comments sometimes are ridiculous, some of the ppl ONLY come on here to be down right harsh and judgemental (hence that young lady who came over to MY blog to harass ME because she couldn’t leave a comment).
So Claire, whether you decide to do it daily, weekly, or take it ALL THE WAY OFF…I will STILL support your blog and read it every single day. Do i love fashion bombshell of the day? YES! But I am NOT a fan of hurting ppl and to read some of these comments sometimes just shocks the mess out of me sometimes! Keep up the good work Claire! You do what you feel is best!
It’s funny because most of the people that post the hurtful stuff probably don’t even have to heart to submit their own looks. I’m sure alot of the readers are black women and this continues to pose the question of why black women can’t uplift one another. I’ve read many of the comments myself and I always wondered didn’t their mama teach them that if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say it all. Constructive criticism is one thing but to comment on weight and looks is inappropriate. I submitted my pics here and thank god most of my comments were good, I couldn’t stomach if someone were to post hurtful evil stuff about me on a website. Black women…not even black women…as women we have to do better. I really love the fashion bombshell part of the site and this is sad that you had to do this Claire. Maybe you should implement a “flag comment” button like YouTube does.
*It seems like all the Internet bullies have disappeared from the room*
I visit daily and look forward to this. Sometimes I get ideas and other tmes not so much, but everyone’s style is different. Sooo sad to hear about this. Maybe you can limit the votes to just “yes” or “no” and no option for a comment?
Ah man, I love Fashion Bombshell of the day! It’s one of my favourite elements of this site (although I do love and read other parts of the site too, Claire!) and it was largely the reason why I initially kept coming back – I’m a relatively new reader.
Please don’t take it away, Claire! As many people above have suggested, perhaps you could just be a bit more selective with the Bombshells, or alternatively have a rating system or a like/dislike button? But I guess this has acted as a warning to all the people who use the bombshells as their personal punching bags whilst claiming to have ‘opinions’, that negativity will get you nowhere!
i am genuinely not surprised by this decision and i support Claire for being patient (VERY patient) with people commenting on FBD regarding this issue. obviously everybody is aware that criticism is bound to happen, and it can be helpful, funny and conductive to the dialogue on FBD posts. but there are too many people who cannot distinguish between criticism and INSULTS. it’s especially surprising that people have the nerve to insult FBDs and sometimes to even insult other people’s comments, because Claire, Vuitton and Danielle have always demonstrated how criticism can be made without verging into insults. FB is not that kind of site, and none of the content in any of its other features attracts the sort of diatribe that some people think is acceptable on FBD. anyhow, thank you to all the girls and guys who have the courage to keep fashion DIVERSE and submit as FBD (even when it’s not always to my taste!)
@Jinx MoneyPenny, do you need some Comprehension skills? I said what would be the HIGHLIGHT of coming to fashionbomb daily, if there are no bombshells of the day? Where is the negativity in the comment? That’s the problem with people like you, always trying to make an argument out of nothing. I am positive if you scathe through every bombshell post you would NEVER see a negative comment made by me. Wait let me take that back, I have made one negative comment about not liking those “rhinestone bracelets” and that was it. That comment in itself was even hating, it was just saying try switching up the bracelets. Please give me a BREAK! A lot of people come here for the bombshell of the day. Hence the reason why sooooo many people voted to keep the comments on, and why so many people are fighting to keep it daily rather than weekly. @ Claire I never said the only reason I come to thefashionbomb daily was for the bombshell of the day, I said it was the HIGHLIGHT of coming to the blog. I’m still a fan regardless………….
@Claire, looks for less, Mailbombs, Danielle’s beauty tips, Vuitton’s hot or hmmmmmm……….. LOVE ITTTTTTT. I love your blog, don’t be mistaken. But Bombshell of the day is equivalent to McDonald’s fries, LOL, orrrrr, well you get my point…….. :) I don’t comment on bombshells of the day, i just like seeing it and sometimes I don’t. Moreover, just like someone mentioned before, the poll is also hurtful….. “Hot Mess” etc.etc……………… Your blog, you do what you see fit, but think about it……….
Ladies and gentlemen we all know the uber-horrible posters, we can all name them but they seem to have disappeared…. They only pop up to tear someone apart. It is sad it has to come to this but what is worse is that we as grown women still bully each other in this way.
What’s the difference between writing a negative comment and voting “Hot Mess” or “Boo../next”. These are options made available by Claire. Don’t blame this all on the readers. Obviously these options are available because not everyone is gonna love someone else’s style and not everyone that thinks they have a good sense of style is correct. Criticism is never fun, but it comes with the territory.
OMG @GangStarr Girl!!! You are sooooo right….I skimmed through looking for them and lo and behold, they all missing in action. What a shame.
I agree w/Taylor S.
She sd it the best and it is wat it is.
**Oh yeah, its called working:)
To disable comments is really not a good idea.
I mean, I was a FB and even though there was some nasty critique, I learned from it a lot and the positive ones made my day ! though I don’t get hurt quickly by haters might help.
I think that if these “haters” wanna talk, they should leave their pictures first to “show how it’s done” and THEN hate, since they can do it/know so much better .
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BTW i actually hv been quite nice lately. Starting thinkin bout it is real ppl and hv offered constructive criticism. At the end of the day, watever i say here, i would say 2 my friend i.e. ummm, ur hair is a distraction, ur so pretty y don’t u blah blah…that’s how i talk period and errybody who knows me knows this. The thing about it is I could really GO IN…but i don’t.
Claire, watever u decide..is wat u decide. I lik this site and its one of the few ones that aren’t BLOCKED@ wrk. The articles are interesting, creative, and give me inspiration to improve my look. FB’s should b confident n NGAF wat anyone got to say…..cause i don’t #REAL TALK
Well I have recently started looking at this and its cause of my coworker who regulary sends them to me (llehsal). But I must say I am disappointed. But you know what, criticisms would come. And I am still going to post up my pics one day. Soon as I get some time to. Cause Im Fantabulous and who vex lost. :)
To Claire: some of those pics you posted in this article were some of my favorites…reason being Originality is always good. Best of 2010, Brittainy, Whitney and Alicia with that bald head Rocked! so Keep doing your thing. And why switch to wkly, once a week wont be enough. I need more styles. lol. Real Fashion lovers would understand that fashion is never Ordinary or Likeable. We see it evertday…Stay safe u fashionistas… :D
Claire Please Don’t take away the Fashion Bombshell of the Day Post I look forward to coming home from a long day and seeing fashion from women just like me in cities similar to mine. I’m not rich nor can I afford some off the high end fashion celebrities wear so it’s nice to get inspiration from others. Yes, I’m not a fan of some of the Fashion Bombshell of the Day picks but hey that’s their style not mines so, I keep my comment to myself. I don’t like reading some of the comments because they are cruel and mean. I was always told as a child if you don’t have anything nice to say towards someone it may be best to keep your opinion to yourself. I think some of the people who post negative comments should take that into consideration. I don’t read the comments anymore I just enjoy the post. I also like the fact you give the Fashion Bombshell of the Day blogs exposure. I like checking out new blogs and you give me the opportunity with your Fashion Bombshell of the Day Post. Please don’t take it away because some of the people that read your blog daily look forward to the Fashion Bombshell of the Day post. I will continue reading and supporting your blog but I think the comment section should be off. Woman can be so catty.
@ukieukieinyourpookie – seriously? You think EVERYONE looks gorgeous? This IS a blog, but what happened to OPINIONS. I have most certainly been utterly confused by submissions rather frequently lately, I’ve submitted, and wouldn’t care what people had to say. People need to grow a BACKBONE. Now if it’s malicious, okay, filter. But if someone says, that someoen doesnt look hot, or they don’t agree with the selection. Hell, why would you delete that? it’s FASHION! If you think you can dress there will always be someone who thinks otherwise. that’s the whole point of fashion. So my 2 cents is GROW SOME TOUGH SKIN! if you are a fashionista, you shouldn’t be concerned about what people think so much.
Well, I must say, it’s not like there weren’t any slaps on the wrist given. The comments section of this particular feature has been brought up as an issue at least two times before. Although it’s disappointing that it’s come to this, I can’t say I don’t agree with you, Claire. As someone mentioned earlier, this is your brand and you (and your team) have to protect it. I can definitely say (as I’ve said a time or two before) the tone of the feature has significantly changes from when it first started.
Usually, if I don’t like the Bombshell of the day, I move on to the next post. It’s as easy and simple as that! But there will always be the few who just HAVE to try to bring someone down.
Whatever decision is made, I will continue to visit the site several times a day, because I love (and read) it all. :)
awww…this is sad. I always look at the bombshells…try to grab some inspiration when I can…it’s a nice touch. Love your site and will visit 10 or 12 times a day as usual…
Sooo many comments and I only skimmed a few so let me just add what was probably already said. I luv the BOTD feature. I rarely comment on them but the feature has put me on to other style bloggers and indirectly inspired me to start my own. I think its great! I think you should keep the feature but be more selective in who you choose to showcase. Just my thoughts.
Ok, I hate to see you decrease the frequency of your posting of the Fashion Bombshell. I discovered this site about six months ago and I enjoy coming back everyday to see people’s unique style. I even want to submit my own pics however, I do know that submitting my pics puts me at risk of receiving negative comments but I know what I signed up for that.
Its great that you want to encourage positivity but you can not do that by discontinuing something that offers a lot of positivity to others.
We know that this site has tons to offer, no doubt, I visit all the various posting that are relevant to me, but if the fashion bomb is a driver, it is not wise to discontinue the post because of a few bad apples. I enjoy your site and please don’t take offense but I come everyday because I want to see the Fashion Bomb everyday. Of course, you and your team do awesome work outside of that but reducing the frequency of the fashion bombshell, I would argue it somewhat diminishes the brand. Its like Nike not selling Jordan’s anymore because he retired. The Jordan brand goes hand in hand with Nike and the Fashion Bombshell goes hand in hand with this site.
I have never posted a comment on your site but I felt compelled to advocate on behalf of the Fashion Bombshell lovers. I love your site and have come to rely on it for great fashion finds and that includes the daily fashion bomb.
Thanks for encouraging the uplifting forum for your visitors!
I agree with Melissa, I’m new to this site, but I usually see more positive comments than negative. When people don’t agree with the looks, I don’t recall seeing any mean things, they just say what they don’t like and make suggestions. Again, I’m fairly new, but I don’t see anything wrong with being honest without being cruel and disrespectful.
I just vote. People should have no comments, your vote is your comment. If the person was brave enough to submit themselves, they should be comfortable in their style so that your negative comments have no validity.
@ Claire i started visiting primarily because of the botd but your insight in the fashion world is evident in your post. i have been very impressed with the range of topics, timely delivery, and reponses to reader’s request (most recently the plus size swimsuit article). i think it wise to not have a daily featured bomber/bomshell and only present ppl with a clear and distinctive style. studio 54 wouldnt had been iconic if they had let every schmuck with an ID in, lets all be encouraged to step up our style.
Its funny that the same people that are referencing “haters” do alot of hating. Saying someone style is “ok, but you are not impressed” or “boring” is not nice either. That comment has been made over and over again by half the people above. Im just saying. Alot of people on here are guilty. With that said, I don’t think anyone has been a internet gangster. Maybe harsh but not gangster.
I think “Anonymous” is the most brutal.
I only meant “Anonymous” on the Fashion Bomb daily streams not on this one. I agree with the last “Anonymous”
I love the Bombshell feature…that is actually what brought me back day after day. Yes sometimes the comments can be brutal but like other readers said..as a featured participant you know what the stakes are. Sometimes I feel we live in a society that just wants someone to co-sign thier H.A.M…and that helps no one. There have been times where I stated my opinion-I try not to be “hateful” but sometimes it comes off like that and I have been attacked by other posters becuase my opionion is different from theirs, maybe its karma who knows…this is a country of free speach and we should live by that…everyone has a right to an opinion-good are bad. Acorns (aka Bombshell participants) don’t grow into massive oaks (aka True fashionista’s) unless they are buried deep within the dirt and exposed to the elements (aka the comments-good or bad)…so let that be a lesson to those willing to take the step.
Claire I hear you but you are never going to please everyone. Style – chic or not , is subjective so you will never get a majority consensus on it definition.
Maybe changing it slightly will help – instead of calling everyone Bombshells save that for the person who gets the most votes during the week they were featured. Everyone else can be a *a romanticized way of saying loyal readers*
I’m getting the vibe ( from a lot of women) that these comments stem from ” if you don’t look like me” or ” if you don’t dress with the trend” then it can’t fly. I mean clothes are an expression of a persons personality and creativity. Some people don’t have enough brains that realize that just because another woman wants to wear a half glove and a lot of jewelry or because she wears black lip stick and has a half shaved head….. it’s her. Women , girls…. females in general need to realize that this isn’t High School. It’s fashion and with fashion comes and individualistic flair and beauty. You can’t tell someone they don’t look good when they KNOW they do !
Thanks Claire for Fashion Bomb! I am just 17 and i’ve always wanted a place where I can see other women of color who love clothes and i’ve found it!
Thank you for posting this. It’s people like Tylor S, Melissa, Bensoup…etc, who confuse common decency as being somewhat weak. There is nothing less appealing than a lady/person with no tact. Being mean, brash and an e warrior is doing nothing but polluting yourself with bad negative energy. I say leave it to voting, or even moderating comments.
PS those making snide comments, how about start your own successful blog, keep it up to date, employ personnel, travel, write, etc – then you can have the right to smirk. As long as you are waiting upon Claire to feed your inclinations, then wait in gratitude
…. by now people should know what to expect. i dont see the point but mmkay.
@MarQueta, If you are the bombshell who I think you are, I was one of those people who went over to your blog and left a comment. Obviously, you still need to get a grip because you are on here stating outright lies.
First of all, you included your blog in your fashion bombshell submission so that must mean that you wanted people to visit your blog. Second, you allow comments on your blog so that must mean you want people to comment. If you didn’t want either of those things, then why do you have them?
Third as for you trying to suggest to everyone on here that I followed you to your blog and harassed you, that is complete B.S. On your blog, you implied that anyone that has something negative to say about you and your fashion is a “hater.” I simply left a comment stating that I had visited your blog from seeing you on the Fashion Bomb Daily and I just wanted to say that just because a person critiques you or doesn’t have all glowing compliments does NOT mean they are “hating on you.”
I left one comment and I haven’t returned to your blog since that day. Don’t come on here making inflammatory statements, lying and making it out to seem like I or any others who made comments on your blog were out to get you or something. That is just delusional.
This is in response to the following statement from this Bombshell:
http://fashionbombdaily.com/2011/01/26/fashion-bombshell-of-the-day-marqueta-from-la/
posted by MarQueta
May 20, 2011 12:48 am
Let me go ahead and comment. I too was once Fashion Bombshell of the day. Somewhere in late 2010. I actually was one of the ones who decided to opt out on comments when I submitted. Not because of anything besides the fact that I just don’t care about other ppl’s comments or opinions of me. Period. That’s not why I submitted. And when I submitted I was asked do i want comments. and I thought about it…hmmm? Do i care for these ppl’s comments? Ppl are going to find ANYTHING to hate on you for now-a-days. I live in Los Angeles, work in the fashion industry, so what someone’s comments on a blog had to say about me was really irrelevant. So i said NO.
But I found it funny that even when I decided to opt on on comments I actually had ppl come over to MY blog sending me comments and emails that were very harsh and just downright IGNIT ONLY because they couldn’t leave a comment…..not because they didn’t like the fashion. ?? BUT BECAUSE THEY COULDN’T COMMENT! SERIOUSLY??! Well let me tell the truth…not ppl…ONE PERSON in particular (who happened to have commented under this post this evening a few be4 me). ….ANYWAY….I never was that type of girl to argue with grown women over the internet and have to explain myself on why I don’t want comments under MY submission. I thought it was very unnecessary and childish for a grown woman to come over to my blog and get upset at me once she even read my blog because she found out how confident i was and didnt like that I used the word “hater” so much……..?? Why does it bother YOU or concern you what I do?? Some of these readers just have way too much time on their hands.
That being said…my point is……comments sometimes are ridiculous, some of the ppl ONLY come on here to be down right harsh and judgemental (hence that young lady who came over to MY blog to harass ME because she couldn’t leave a comment).
So Claire, whether you decide to do it daily, weekly, or take it ALL THE WAY OFF…I will STILL support your blog and read it every single day. Do i love fashion bombshell of the day? YES! But I am NOT a fan of hurting ppl and to read some of these comments sometimes just shocks the mess out of me sometimes! Keep up the good work Claire! You do what you feel is best!
First of all, I think the negative people are winning if you decided to sift through the submission to pick the best. Style is unique and it varies from to person. What criteria are you going to use to ensure you pick the best? You own personal taste? We cannot all like the same thing and by you saying you will pick the fiercest competition means you cannot embrace differences… you might as well scrap this feature. The purpose has been defeated if you are going to subjective about it.
i’ve been visiting fashion bomb for a while as a lurker before i really started to comment. i have always liked the website before the fashion bomb feature started because of it’s strong emphasis on blacks in fashion. i think the fashion bomb as a whole is fantastic and i wouldn’t you (claire) to skimp on other features in favor of the fashion bomb because it’s only part of one whole. i think that if reducing the amount of times per a week you do fashion bomb, because the submissions are subpar is probably best. i could honestly take or leave the fashion bomb feature itself, and i think the other content is interesting enough on it’s own. i also think that we are all grown ups and that people who submit their pics to a public forum and ask for opinions on their style should be ready for some people to love their style and for other people to critique it. not liking someone’s style or having a critical opinion does not necessarily make a person a hater, it’s kind of pathetic to think that you can’t state your opinion because some people are oversensitive. if a fashion bomb doesn’t anyone to comment on their style, they now have the option to have comments shut off. it’s not a big deal.
* i meant-think the fashion bomb as a whole is fantastic and i wouldn’t want you (claire) to skimp on other features in favor of the fashion bomb because it’s only part of one whole.
I agree with @esme. I love The Fashion Bomb as a whole but BOTD is one of my favorite features. I think there is a line between constructive criticism and being a hater. If someone submits their looks then they know they are gonna be critiqued good or bad. I’m all for constructive criticism in this community it’s not hating it’s helping but some people are downright disrespectful. If I don’t really care for a bombshell I will just vote and comment on something I like (accessories, shirt) but if I’m not feeling it at all I will not comment.
I did have a brief exchange a few months back after someone told a bombshell she was two cheeseburgers away from being fat (something to that extent) and I had to ask was that necessary?
Everyone isn’t model size, with long straight hair, a Louis handbag, and red bottoms. I hope BOTD will continue to be a daily feature.
Great post!
awwwww…. BOTHD is my fave! But I agree with your decision to use a little more editorial discretion. Everyone has a right to express themselves – that’s what fashion is all about! But….I support you taking the feature to the next level. Innovate! Inspire! Upgrade! After all – that’s also what fashion is all about!
As for the negative comments: wow they were so disheartening & unnecessary. Like others before me have stated – maybe someone can remove those comments? I’m sure that has to be a tremendous amount of work but I just gotta have my BOTD!!! Thx!