Today’s Bombshell is Jihan from New York:

She types, “I get fashion inspiration from Tumblr, Instagram, magazines and put my own twist on it.”

” I’m an island girl living in a big city so I always try to keep a little bit of that Trini laissez faire attitude in my NYC street style.”


” There are no rules to my style because I do as I feel and wear what I want so F* your rules.”


” I’ve always been into expressive mediums, as a pre-teen, I got into nail design, as a teenager I got into hair styling and now I’m a cake designer.”


” I use these mediums to express my tastes and likes and feelings too.”


” My favorite outfits consist of simple/clean clothing pieces and a statement accessory piece.”


” You can tell a lot about a girl by her accessories and I love me some shoes, bags, jewelry and NAILS!”

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Alright! Thanks for the plethora of fabulous pictures. I love your submission, and love to see your rocking your Boohoo Romper and Givenchy Tribal Clutch!
See more of Jihan’s style on IG @GallianoGirl.
What say you?

Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 6-8 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 6-8 different outfits (no collages) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.

Today’s Bombshell is from BK, baby! See what Adetokunbo sent our way:

She kept her style description short, writing, “ My style is very modest, chic and feminine.”

I love it! Classy and fabulous. I’ll take all those Valentino shoes, please and thank you!
See more on IG @thevirtuousstyle.

Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 6-8 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 6-8 different outfits (no collages) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.

You’re gonna love today’s Bombshell! Take a look at Kari from Chicago:

The blogger for Chicagoings.com, Chicago’s Indie City Guide and Blog, writes, “I’m a lifestyle blogger and freelance writer from Chicago, IL – the BEST city in the world!”

” Like most women, I see fashion as an outlet for self-expression and not a tool for social status or validation.”


” With that in mind, I keep my style fun-to-wear …”

“…and practical.”


” I love mixing prints and experimenting with silhouettes, communicating my mood through the pieces I wear.”

” Hope you guys enjoy my submission.”


” Follow me on Twitter or Instagram (@Chicagoings), Facebook (Chicagoings.Kari), or find me on www.Chicagoings.com.”

Lovely! I adored your submission. And are those a few Reuel Reuel pieces I see?
Follow Kari on her blog, www.Chicagoings.com, and on Instagram @Chicagoings.
What do you think?

Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 6-8 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 6-8 different outfits (no collages) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.

Want a fabulous Caribbean excursion mixed with style?
I’d recommend checking out British Virgin Island’s annual Summer Sizzle event.

Set in a deliciously verdant environment, the fashion extravaganza attracts international design stars as well as local talent, in addition to stylists, journalists, and celebrities.

From July 24th-28th, you can enjoy everything from sailing excursions to all white parties to beach escapes!

I’ll be going (with Fashion Bomb photog Karl Pierre), and I’m actually co-hosting the fashion show along with Kenny Burns!

I have never….ever…ever hosted a fashion show or anything of any kind! So it should be interesting.
If you can’t make it this year, keep an eye out for pix, and also set a reminder for next year. It’s always a fun time.

*Get more information and find Hotel Rates and Packages at SummerSizzleBVI.com.

We’re kicking off this 2nd week of July with Dami from Maryland:

She writes, “My online alias is @missusmonroe.”

” My style isn’t very easy to put into words! There are a few quotes about fashion and style that mirror my mentality.”


“”Fashions fade, style is eternal.” – Yves Saint Laurent”


“”Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” – Rachel Zoe”


“”Fashion is what you buy. Style is what you do with it.””


“I was born in Nigeria and came to the US as a little girl; therefore, from the very beginning I’ve always looked and been different from the people around me.”


” We didn’t have a lot, so buying what every other child had was out of the question.”

“… This is how I learned to observe the fads of fashion, catch, and even begin to predict staple items.”


” I found my voice in style very early and wasn’t afraid of continuing to be different.”


” I’m not even sure if I can remember a time I’ve wanted to fit in!”


” So my style is me, it’s vintage, playful, unpredictable, it’s “hey, where did you get that?”, it’s “only you could pull that off”, unable to be replicated and definitely not one to blend into the crowd.”


“I began blogging and constantly taking photos of my outfits since around 2006-’07 in the early days of WordPress and Blogger with my best friend Sade.”


” Now we run our own blog together, Soul of a Lion or SOAL for short where we document our love for food, traveling, fashion, school, and being ourselves. “


Love your description, and adore your fearlessness. You’re a Bombshell!
Be sure to follow Dami on Instagram @missusmonroe and on her Blog, Soul of a Lion.
Hot! or Hmm…?

Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 6-8 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 6-8 different outfits (no collages) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.

As promised, we have more Street Style from the Essence Music Festival!
Saturday saw an all white day party, hosted by Covergirl, along with a walk down Bourbon Street. Take a look at our gallery to see the best instances of street chic (click the thumbnails to enlarge):

Images: Karl Pierre

Happy Saturday!
On day 2 of the #EssenceFest, I hit up the Convention Center to check out the Covergirl and My Black is Beautiful booths.

Makeup maestro Ebony Star was kind enough to do my makeup for the day at the Covergirl booth, and crafted an Easy, Breezy look using Covergirl Queen Collection All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Foundation on my face and the Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadow in Prima Donna 278 on my lids. She finished off my lips with a fabulously glittery red Colorlicious Gloss 680 in Sweet Strawberry.

On my way out of the booth, I ran into Trina and Towanda Braxton, who looked gorgeous in green.

Yes, it’s hot in Nola, but it’s cold inside, so I went with a blue and white theme for the 4th in a 3.1 Phillip Lim Embellished top, J Brand jeans, Saint Laurent pumps, and an Aqua blazer.

I stashed my lip gloss and other essentials in a Chanel Boy Bag from A Second Chance Resale.

I then headed over the House of Blues for a day party, hosted by Legendary Damon and DJ’ed by Solange Knowles.


I ran into so many friends, including Elle Varner, Luke James, Designer Ron Bass, Chef Roblé, Blogger Karen Civil, and so much more. I eventually lost the blazer;)

On my way out, I said hey to model Keenyah Hill and Derek J from Bravo’s Fashion Queens.

Then it was time to come home, upload some Street Style, and prepare for the Prince Concert!
Keep an eye peeled for that recap on TheBombLife.com. I’ve been slacking on updating that, but it’s a busy weekend!
Hope you’re enjoying yours as well;)

*Also, shout out to the Fashion Bomb readers who have come up and said hi!

With @NiaSVaughn

With @MadameAsh

Always so nice to meet you! Come say hi if you see me out again today. XO
**I’ve been way too hot the past two days. No more heels and no more jackets!

We’re ending the week with a bang! Check out Fauzia from Nairobi, Kenya:

She was actually submitted by her friend, reader Pretty Girl Lace, who wrote, “I wanted to introduce you to a gorgeous Kenyan Somali who currently lives in Nairobi [Kenya’s capital] and is only one of many and just a representation of the fashion/entertainment scene we have in the City!”

“Not only do we have Lupita, we have her and many others in the City of Nairobi who represent the unseen and unexpected aspects of the African Continent!”

” Africa is not only what we see in the media!”

Her name is Fauzia and she doesn’t know I’m submitting this on her behalf but I thought I’d try [I know you have so many submissions].”

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Boom, she’s a Bombshell. Set off the 4th with Fireworks, why don’t you?
See more of Fauzia’s style on Instagram @Fawwie_for_you.
Thoughts?

Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 6-8 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 6-8 different outfits (no collages) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.

It’s Friday, so we’re featuring a male reader’s style! Our 4th of July contender is Darren from LA:

The graduate of Hampton University writes, “ My style is tremendously versatile, its right in the middle of dapper and edgy.“

” For me, style is all about being bold…”

“…. and wearing what I want.”


” I never strive to box myself into one specific category of men’s fashion because I have an appreciation for all of it.”


” You may see me wearing a custom made slim fit suit one day…”

“… and the next day I’m rocking leather pants, beanie cap, and a plaid shirt tied around my waist.”


” My latest men’s fashion creative moment was with some cool distressed overalls from Zara!”

I think you described your style perfectly! Versatile and bold…you’re a Bomber!
Follow Darren if you’re feeling him on Instagram @thereal_darren.
Thoughts?

Fashion Bomber of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of male Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-8 picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. PLEASE: no collages. No filters. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!

Reader LadyWone wrote in on yesterday’s Bombshell post, saying, “I submitted my pictures (a lot of pictures) I am not afraid of these young people. I welcome the challenge I can tell they are young from the rude comments that have been made on past nominations. I think this is almost like amateur night at Showtime at the Apollo.” I wrote her back saying we’d feature her this week. So I present you Ledonna from Chicago:

She wrote, “ Age:40.”

” Occupation: Network Engineer.”


” Passion: helping people choose the clothing that makes them feel special.”


“…From the thrift stores.”


” Church: yes.”


” Work: yes.”


” Relationship: yes.”


More here:

Work! I applaud your confidence and courage. I tend to go for more simple ensembles, so your more pared down looks are my favorites.
What do you think?

Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 6-8 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 6-8 different outfits (no collages) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.