Today we have one cool chick coming straight from the ATL, Courtney:
She says, “My style is 100% a complete reflection of how I’m feeling at the moment I get dressed.”
“I love clothes because they allow you to be whom ever you want whenever you want.”“I make sure that my clothes are comfortable and a true expression of who I am.” “People underestimate the power of a functional wardrobe.” “Your clothes speak before you even have to and since I know my outfit is my first impression I make sure to always represent myself in the best way. “
I love it! Minimalistic yet definitely chic and stylish. I want that all white outfit (but let me get to a gym first!). Check out Courtney’s style on IG: believeinstyle_. What do you guys think of Courtney from Atlanta?
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If there is one thing I take seriously, it is birthdays. So OF COURSE we had to center this week’s Fab List around our Mama Bear here at Fashion Bomb Daily (a total surprise to her) and my personal mentor as she celebrates her birthday today!
So let’s get into the looks of FBD’s EIC Claire Sulmers:
Are there really words that can explain Claire and her ongoing media influence? Her biography would easily speak for itself: The publisher and Editor-in-Chic of the number one site for the multicultural fashionista, Fashion Bomb Daily (that’s turning 10 years old this year!). How about being one of the first pioneering women of color to tackle blogging (when it was still VERY new) and then prove *gasp* that one could make a career discussing fashion and celebrity style?
A little background on Claire Sulmers for you: After graduating from Harvard with a Bachelors Degree in French and African-American Studies, she went on to take a series of editorial internships; her first internship was found back in her hometown Atlanta at Upscale magazine, where Claire originally THOUGHT she wanted to write on topics such as politics. Oh so wrong, she was plopped right in the fashion closet and began writing small articles for the publication.
With a newfound love for editorial writing, she then moved to New York to pursue magazines, snagging internships at New York Magazine and Newsweek, before landing a job at Real Simple, which is where Claire would get the idea of posting her stories and clips on an online platform; thus, Fashion Bomb Daily would eventually be born.
When her online pursuits began to conflict with her full time gig, she quit her job and moved to Paris, where she scored an internship at Paris Vogue, and eventually began writing for Italian Vogue. Her tenure at Italian Vogue saw her covering fashion week in London, Milan, and Paris for 8 seasons, all the while running and providing content for her ever evolving website.
However, a biography does Claire no justice. In her (almost) 10 years of blogging and creating an online style magazine, she’s carved out a niche and name for herself in the editorial, fashion and celebrity world. She’s preached advice to audiences around the world on breaking into the fashion industry, the people she believes have helped create diversity on the runway, and even on her future endeavors to broaden the Claire Sulmers name as part of her growing brand and empire.
Another thing a bio will never show is her heart. Since her rise to editorial stardom, Claire’s implemented various events and initiatives to help others; whether it be Cocktails With Claire (wonderful for networking with other local businesses and fashionistas) or building on her new Claire Cares initiative, which seeks to highlight young designers, put new talent into the spotlight, and cultivate relationships between those just starting out with mentors and organizations. So she’s not just accomplished, but she’s helping others get there too!
If there’s anything Claire Sulmers teaches all of us, it’s that life may give you lemons, but you have to GRIND to get that lemonade, honey. Her stamina, hard-work, and fierce commitment to fashion and spotlighting women of color is not only commendable, but also truly worthy of notice.
Choosing only 25 times Claire gave us life proved way too difficult for me (speaking as someone who wants to just play in her closet). Plus, it’s her birthday. So, I present to you 25 times from 2015 (with a few throwbacks for good measure) Claire Sulmers taught us how it’s done. Keep up with her over on TheBombLife as well as here on Fashion Bomb Daily as we begin getting ready for more birthday’s to come! *wink*
And just like that, London’s Men’s Collections are over! But that doesn’t mean David Nyanzi didn’t sharpen his chic lens to capture male and female show attendees.
London style is well tailored, eclectic, and effortlessly electric!
Indulge in our gallery above and tell us: which look is your fave?
Nicola Peltz celebrated her birthday in the same Tom Ford Spring 2015 White Cutout Slit Dress with Purple Embellished Cups Rihanna originally sported back in October 2014:
Nicola let the dress play centerstage with minimal makeup and accessories, while Rih opted for a sleek ponytail, thigh-highs, and purple platform sandals.
Rih copied the runway look verbatim‐worn on the catwalk by Binx Walton.
Today’s Bomb Product comes courtesy of Modish Soles, a new online shoe boutique with loads of affordable heels. Their whole selection is bomb, but I particularly like their $85 Foreign Candy Boots:
The fringed stompers have a platform heel and tassel details.
One last Golden Globes party: there were so many amazing looks that we’re positively exhausted! At the NBCUniversal bash, the last of the fashionable stars showed up in form-fitting numbers, feminine blush frocks, strapless designs, and a chic jumpsuit.
Let’s see what they wore!
Nene Leakes was pretty in pink in a long-sleeve blush Walter Collection gown. Werk Nene!
Melanie B showcased her curves in a black embellished, bustier-inspired gown. This was hot.
Liz Hernandez slipped on a white strapless Elle Zeitoun gown with a dramatic gown. She’s never looked better!
White gowns were one of the night’s big trends, though Cara Santana opted for a white jumpsuit—crafted by Thai Nguyen Atelier. I loved this piece.
Olivia Culpo skewed edgy in a black leather Valentino dress with green accessories for a pop of color. Pretty no?
Kelly Rowland was another gorgeous star who attended a Golden Globes party—slipping into a Charbel Zoe Black Illusion Lace Embellished Gown at the FOX and FX shindig:
Another Golden Globes party went down in Hollywood last night, thrown by The Weinstein Company and Netflix. Celebs took to the fête in grommets, bold hues, expertly-tailored suits, showstopping gowns, and more.
Let’s see what they wore!
Laverne Cox donned another white gown for the evening: this time slipping on a custom Mark Zunino number with a plunging neckline, sheer panels, and a front slit. Congrats Laverne: you won the entire night!
Chanel Iman looked every bit the model in a crystal-encrusted KaufmanFranco cutout gown. Hot!
Miss Golden Globe—Corinne Foxx— posed alongside her famous father Jamie Foxx in a sheer-sleeve feather and bead embellished Lorena Sarbu LBD. Isn’t she gorgeous?
Uzo Aduba shimmered and sparkled in a black cape-sleeve Talbot Runhof design covered in sequins. Always on point.
Rocsi Diaz chose a black bustier gown with a black and white zigzag print mermaid skirt from John Paul Ataker. She’s never looked better!
Garcelle Beauvais was the lady in red in an ASOS grommet frock that resembled those coveted Mugler dresses…a fab dress nonetheless.
Toni Braxton was white hot in a Gregorio Sanchez jumpsuit with a transparent bodice. In true Toni fashion: remember, she was the sultry, sheer gown queen before most of your faves!
Terrell Owens tried on an eggplant-hued three piece suit for size. Hot!
Alicia Quarles wore a black floral embroidered Nicole Miller gown with a waterfall hem.
Tyrese added some color to his black three-piece suit with a navy and white polka dot tie.
A navy sequin-embellished J.Mendel gown was on the menu for Nina Garcia. Pretty!
Olivia Palermo was clad in a cape-back, floral print Giambattista Valli LBD. She never disappoints.
Louise Roe was suited up in gold Tamara Mellon. This was fab.
A strapless bow-front Rachel Gilbert gown was Renee Bargh’s choice for the celebration. Hot!
Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman donned an ethereal, floral-embroidered lace gown from her own brand. They design the most magnificent dresses.
“I make sure that my clothes are comfortable and a true expression of who I am.” 
“People underestimate the power of a functional wardrobe.” 
“Your clothes speak before you even have to and since I know my outfit is my first impression I make sure to always represent myself in the best way. “
