Today’s Bombshell is Chardonnay from New Orleans:

She says, “I would describe my style as laid back effortless and chic.”

“… I wear a lot of black…”

“… because it is so versatile and I never get bored with it.”

” Everyone looks great in black!”

” It gives you an instant feel of chic-ness!”

” I love this blog the info is awesome but I’m mainly here for the comments lol.”

“Instagram @chardonnayt“

Cute! Black on black is always chic, no?
What do you think of Chardonnay’s style?

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, head-to-toe pictures to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!

It’s Friday, so that means we’re featuring submissions from both our male and female readers!
Representing for the fellas today is Sumeet from LA:

He types, “[My style is] Thuggin, weird, trashy, and [chic]!”

“[I’m a 21-year-old], fashion design student that loves the trashy look with a bit of class.”

“I hate how men’s wear is so basic…”

” I love my pieces to have rips, tears and holes.”

” Fashion doesn’t always have to look so perfect”

Ok, that’s quite the description! If you’d like to see more of Sumeet, check him out on Instragram @SumeetLoks.
What do you think?

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. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!

Today’s fly Bombshell is Toyin from London:

She says, “My style, I like to think is easy and pulled together and I’m a risk taker.”

” In my opinion, style is about expressing yourself in what you wear…”

“…and at the same time knowing what’s best for you.”

“I’m inspired by literally everything…”

“… from street style, to the runway, to tumblr, to celebrities, everything!”

“I’m one to experiment with different styles…”

“…girly…”

“… edgy…”

“… classy…”

“… but I’m a bit of a comfort dresser in the sense that I only wear things I feel comfortable in and would never kill myself or go out of my comfort zone for a trend.”

Functional and simple! See more at www.thesohosister.com.
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, head-to-toe pictures to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!

Happy Thursday!
Last night I was invited to attend Elle Magazine’s 4th Annual Women in Music Celebration:

Sure, a slew of famous faces graced the pink carpet, but there were just as many creative characters in the crowd.

Waiters passed out drinks and hors d’oeuvres, while guests sampled Covergirl products and had fun posing for fictional Covergirl ads.


The concert then began, with performances by Rita Ora, who sang hits like How We Do (Party) and Shine Ya Light acapella:

Newsflash: homegirl can sing. Not sure if I’m in love with her current musical repertoire, but she has the pipes to blow.

Kelly Rowland then set the stage aflame with her songs Neva End and Motivation:

She closed out her super fun set with Destiny’s Child hits like Bootylicious and Survivor.

It was a fun night!

I’m having a moment with Peter Pilotto right now, so wore the brand’s Michon skirt for the festivities:

I kept it cool with an Alexander Wang tank and Jimmy Choo Anouk pumps, and draped a Helmut Lang jacket over my shoulders to stave off the evening chill.

I’m off to Atlanta in a few hours (!) for a MegaGrowth hair event. Stay tuned to Twitter and Instagram for the blow-by-blow!
At any rate, what do you think of our snaps?



Photos by Marta McAdams

Today we’re going to T-Dot for today’s Bombshell, Nichole from Toronto:

She says, “I’ve worked in Fashion Buying/Merchandising for years in New York…”


“… but I returned to Toronto this year to focus on my own projects.”


” My style is heavily influenced by the simplicity of the 90s…”


“… think Calvin Klein Collection.”


” I have an affinity for wearing the same thing from head to toe so I would describe my personal style as monochromatic minimalism.”


” On a daily basis, I am wearing at least one piece I made myself which I also sell by request.”


” You can see more of my work and personal style at http://nicholealabi.com .”

Your style is sophisticated and chic, and you described it to a tee. Monochromatic minimalism? I can dig it!
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, head-to-toe pictures to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!

Today’s Bombshell is Ashley from New Orleans:

She says, “I would describe my style as chic, simple, timeless, and always affordable.”

” There’s Office Ashley, church Ashley, dinner date Ashley, casual Ashley, and tomboy Ashley. “


“I love how clothes make me feel.”


” I didn’t get really into fashion until maybe my freshman year in high school.”


” I didn’t learn until my freshman year of college that in 20 yrs I’m going to look back and wonder what was I thinking?”

“That’s when I learned to not follow trends, but to buy only timeless pieces or pieces that I could reinvent every time I wear them even if years from now.”


“I remember two quotes when I get dressed “Dress like you’ve made something of yourself even if you haven’t” and “Young girls need to learn sexiness isnt about being naked” -Marc Jacobs.”

Alright! Gorgeous, darling. I love your hair!
If you want to see more, hit her up on Instagram @_AshleySvelte.
What do you think of Ashley’s style?

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, head-to-toe pictures to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!

Ready for today’s Bombshell?
Check out Jazmine from LA:

The young lady, who goes by Styled by Jaz, screams, “MY STYLE REPRESENTS MY PERSONALITY…”


“AND I HAVE MANY PERSONALITIES!”


“IF I’M FEELING VIBRANT, SEXY…”

” CLASSY, TOMBOYISH, ECT. . .”

” THAT WILL SHOW IN MY STYLE.”


“STYLE IS WHAT’S BEING SAID, WITHOUT SPEAKING.”


“AND THAT’S EXACTLY HOW MY STYLE REPRESENTS ME.”

OK! You’re a very cute girl. I see lots of potential.
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, head-to-toe pictures to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!

Today’s Bombshell is Syreeta from Baltimore, Maryland:

She types, “I would describe my style as classic with a trendy touch.”


“… I have fun mixing high and low end pieces with a splash of vintage.”


” I love to look “put together”.”


” I occassionally model for fun–it gives me an outlet and reason to put looks together I have swirling around in my head.”


” My blog needs serious updating but my site is sequinssilksandsuedes.com. Thanks for checking me out!”


Ok, will take a look!
What do you think of Syreeta’s style?

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, head-to-toe pictures to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!

Today’s Fashion Bomber is Chad from Boston:

He was submitted by daily reader, Rebecca, who writes, ” I’d like to submit photos of this guy I [used to date].”


” He wouldn’t ever submit his own photos so I thought I’d do it for him. “


“I think he deserves to be a Fashion Bomber of the day!”

” His name is Chad. He is from Boston, Massachusetts and his style is just jaw-dropping.”


” It’s dapper, bold, clean, classic and timeless.”


” He dresses so well he gives me the chills!”


” He is coming out with his own clothing line soon, Patterson & Co. and his Instagram name is @chadswade.”


Ok, I’ll check him out! I must agree–he’s one well dressed man!
What do you think?

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. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!

Happy Friday!
Last night, I headed downtown to the Mondrian in Soho for an Essence Magazine dinner celebrating their May 2013 covergirl, Janelle Monae.

Several industry fixtures were in attendance, including Bethann Hardison, Iman, June Ambrose, Emil Wilbekin, Lola Ogunnaike, Julee Wilson, Jessica Andrews, DJ Kiss, and many more:

Though most of our time was spent dining on (delicious) Halibut, broccoli rabe, and pizza, I did get a chance to chat with Janelle very briefly about the pressure she constantly feels to change up her look:

She said, “By nature we’re control freaks, and some of us have vision as well. But it’s up to you to stand firm and make sure that noone else’s vision comes before yours. You have the right to your imagination and the things that you want people to know about you. Everything is about timing, and when it’s time to [change things up], you’ll know that it’s time, and nobody else will be able to tell you that. It’s just really [about] not taking offense and just understanding that by nature we’re all oppressed. It’s in our mentality to control others when our own lives may not be going as such. I just don’t get upset.”

When I asked her if she plans to ever change her signature style, she walked away…though a little birdy told me that we may be seeing some slicked back ‘dos and color (!) with her new album. Stay tuned!

At any rate, for the evening, I took a page from the Janelle Monae stylebook of modesty, and wore a ladylike knee length dress by Preen Line, along with my Miu Miu gingham heels (I last wore them here).

As for my coif, I asked my hairstylist Sammy of Noel New York to dream up a look inspired by Janelle’s Essence cover (just for fun–why not, right?):



How did she do?
At any rate it was a great night, and humbling to break bread with industry icons:

 

What do you think?
Images: Marta McAdams /Instagram/@JuneAmbrose/@EmilWilbekin/@ChicBusyMom/@MissJulee