Today we have a special treat: Bombshell and Blogger Blake Von D from NYC:
She says, “It’s really hard for me to describe my style. I’m all over the place.”
“… My style is very reflective of my personality. Some moments I’m quite introverted and at other moments I’m the life of the party.”
” One thing is constant though–I almost always have on a piece I DIY’d, thrifted or re-purposed. For example, I cut my hair but I figured why throw out a perfectly good hair scarf? So now I wear it as a bracelet.”
“My motto is “Fashion is expensive, style is not.” (quote from Nina Garcia). That being said…I love the idea of fashion, but I could take or leave the labels; unless we’re talking about Alexander McQueen in which case I’d sell my first born.”
” And since I am an undercover introvert, I love wearing what I call “statement pieces”. Whether it’s a quirky shirt or a pair of fierce shoes, I use fashion to entice people talk to ME so I don’t have to initiate conversation with them. Lol. “
“Even the way I wear my hair is a means of generating conversation. Recently I’m really into head/hair pieces–everything from turbans to fascinators.”
Love.it. Be sure to check out Blake’s blog at www.blakevond.onsugar.com. Update: These pictures were originally taken for Essence.com. See Blake’s Closet Envy piece here.
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WOW! Made me do a double take. One of the best Bombshells so far!
I’m also into “statement pieces”. I love the look! checking out her blog…
I love her name! Cute shape. She looks like she enjoys what she is wearing :)
LOVE IT ALL!!
My Spelman Sis is soooo fly….So proud of you lil one on all that you do…Love Ya!!!
She’s got some great pieces, especially the shoes
I seen her featured on Essence Closet Envy today! Go girl! I love her motto and her ability to translate inexpensive pieces to stylish outfits.
Fly, supa dupa fly!
She looks absolutely sensational. This is the best fashion bombshell i have come across in a very long time…
@ Krista I Agree! <3 THIS CHICK STYLE..
Fabulous!
love it, shes wearing the spotlight designer you featured the other day!
<3 I really love your shoes. and that fringe top. and your stomach. and your hair. your tatts. Its all wonderful!
I didn’t get a very good feel for her style from these photos. She has great shoes and accessories.
Cute name and she got sum funky pieces but something is a lil hmmm put together thou. IDK?!
cute style my fellow “baldie”….
She is cute! Great shape too.
Those leopard print wedges are H.O.T!
meh
Hits and misses. Cute stuff though… just not well put together. Love the fringe top and yellow pencil skirt. Only outfit I like altogether. Hate the lime green top paired with the black harem pant and brown braided belt. Like all of them separately. She was doing too much with the bandeau bra top look as well.
I really love her ability to pair pieces. She’s also featured on ESSENCE’s Closet Envy today.
No mam. Lol
She is one of the ‘best’ bombshells you have posted in awhile! Her style is actually unique and refreshing.
her style is so fun and lively….love her!
Love the leopard wedges….Give us the info on them.
Fabouloussssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss,, The best one i seen yet.. everything is on point.. there is no slacking
and for the ppl that voted “hmm better luck next time” surely dont know what their talkin bout
<3
All of her looks are nice, and her shoegame is sick! I love her yellow, and leopard print wedges, im going to check out her blog.
Cute, I love the fringed top and yellow skirt.
Spelman in the house!!! :-)
I love it because it gives style and creativeness
I love how she uses color.
I LOVE HER!!! IM STEALING THE FRINGE TOP AND MAKING MY OWN!! :)
We just became twitter friends yesterday. I knew I liked this girl! Her style is hot!!! I love how fearless but not contrived she is.
checked her blog and saw that bull about how she would turn down 1/2 a million dollars CA$H if it required her to relax her hair.
She will spend her disposable income on “style/clothes” but then out and out declare how her self esteem/belief in her natural hair would so prevent her from taking money but she relaxed in the past for no amount of money…
She RAW! I heart!
That’s funny YEP YEP.
Okkkkkkk so what’s ur point YEP YEP??? U mad?
love all of her looks! great fashion bomb today…
Very Cute! Fun and funky! I feeling her style, love the accessories and the headpiece. Two thumbs up!
Umm…AND?! What does her rightful opinion have to do with her style? Oh yeah, that’s right … nothing. She’s proud of her natural beauty and 1/2 a mill ain’t worth the Lye to her. To each their own. Stop hating and just appreciate for once. Sheesh!
I loved Blake since Necole Bitchie…She has great DIY ideas!! Each picture here is phenomenal …the color combos pop are genius. I would def take style cues from here…the Harem pants outfit has to be one of my favorites in addition to the fringe top which is my fav color…maybe im alil biased?? lol jk.
wow, i love it! great use of color and everything fits her beautifully. except for the harem pants, which i can’t stand in general, her style is fly.
i loooovvveee her style. Can two people from different world be so alike. she describing herself is like talking about me. you are indeed a fashion bombshell.