The weather is NYC is simply not cooperating with fashion week, though show attendees are making the most of it, splashing color and patterns onto wintry looks. With a strong focus on outerwear and cold weather accessories, ladies and gents have managed to look rather stylish:

 

Check out our best picks from day 3:

 

It’s all about a great coat and shoes! These two young ladies looked lovely in blue colored jackets and metallic heels.

 

This young man simply wasn’t playing around! He pulled a turtleneck over his face for extra warmth.

These two Fashion Bomb readers punched up black looks with neon separates, studded boots, and coated jeans.

 

Layering is oh so essential: these ladies places skirts over pants and chunky scarves over multiple sweaters.

 

Plays on proportions made these black looks interesting.

 

This diva worked with different colors of houndstooth, yet tempered her look down with a black coat and boots.

 

 

Talk about a pair of stylish snow ready boots! This young stylist looked ready for anything in white and light brown tones.

Black on black always works.

 

A stud covered leather jacket uplifted a pleated white maxi skirt.

Lastly, while designer Tracy Reese called a car, industry veteran Bethann Hardison smiled for our cameras in a furry hat and loose fit jeans.

What did you think of our latest Real Style installment?

Photos by Marta McAdams

On Day 3 of New York Fashion Week, I was definitely in a chill mode.

The city was covered in snow and slush, it was a Saturday…at any rate, Marta M stole a few quick pix of my ‘off duty’ casual look.

To battle the cold, I wore tights under my All Saints leather biker pants (first worn here), and slipped on a Givenchy Men’s Fall 2012 striped sweatshirt.

I covered up in a Helmut Lang for Intermix jacket, and offered my interpretation of reasonable footwear in a pair of Altuzarra booties (they weren’t reasonable—I went home limping a couple hours later).

After the snow had subsided, it was actually pretty bright out, so I ditched my umbrella and stopped into the GAP for a trendy pair of mirrored frames.

Then it was backstage for Hervé Leger by Max Azria.

What do you think?

Photos by Marta McAdams

Happy Saturday!
So on Day 2 of Fashion Week, NYC was walloped by Winter Storm Nemo, which dumped loads of freezing rain (then snow) onto the city. Since my first show of the day, Sally LaPointe, was at Pier 57, I knew I had to bundle up with my All Saints Wilkin Down jacket and Zara pants.

After the show, I texted an Uber cab to pick me up and take me to my next destination.

Haven’t heard of Uber? It’s an on demand luxury car service, with stations in San Francisco, LA, Atlanta, New York, and more. Basically you text Uber an address (or send a request via the Uber app)…

… and a car comes and picks you up within minutes.

Uber charges your credit card on file, so no money is exchanged (tip is included). I’ve been using Uber like a champ all of fashion week, as I have a lot of offsite shows. It works like a dream!

At any rate, I had my Uber driver drop me off by Lincoln Center so I could eat and blog a bit.

I decompressed in a Peter Pilotto Fall 2012 top along with Peter Pilotto x Nicholas Kirkwood pumps.

What do you think?
Stay tuned for more instances from my fashion week adventures, along with street style.
xoxo
*Want to try Uber in your town? I’ll invite you. Discover the ease of Uber here.

 

Photos by Marta McAdams.

We’re ending our week with Janet from Toronto:

She writes, “[I am a] curvy lady who is passionate about fancy clothes and creating clothes. Check me out here: www.janetdolce.com“

“My style is very conservative.”


“…I love tailored blazers, coats and trousers, and I’m always in heels.”


” For my curvier body type, I always looked to Kim Kardashian and Beyonce for Style Inspiration…”


“… but this is when I realized I was limiting myself to what I thought would work for me.”


” So now it’s more conservative with a touch of punk rock in it.”


” I do follow trends because for me that is living in the present…”


“… the way I play around with whats trending is what individualizes me.”


“I dont shop for just anything.”


” Some of my pieces I have had for years and just bring them out when I missed them and add a touch new to it.”


“I love fashion from the 50’s and often dress up to feel elegant.”

OK! I think your style description is spot on. I love your conservative looks, particularly your white top and black leather pants.

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 picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!

So we’re adding fuel to to the fire of Fashion Bomb TV, and decided to kick off our first episode of 2013 with a backstage view of BCBG Max Azria’s Fall 2013 show:

It was an early day for me (we starting filming at 6am!), but I think we pulled it together:) Look below for a few behind the scenes shots and an interview with BCBG creative director Lubov Azria about her inspirations for this season:

What do you think?
Our next episode of Fashion Bomb TV will be with Tracy Reese. Have anything you’d like to ask her?
And what else would you like to see this fashion week from Fashion Bomb TV?
See more backstage shots here:

Video by Samuel Centore. Photos by Marta McAdams.

Morning ladies!
BCBG Max Azria was kind enough to invite us backstage for their show on Day 1 of New York Fashion Week, so I decided to wear a complete look from their Spring 2013 collection to attend the festivities:

Yes, the conservative Suzy tried a print on print, particularly BCBG’s Anderson woven blouse and matching Landon floral print pants.

To combat the cold, I slipped on a J.Crew wool coat.

And threw my Ipad and invites into a yellow Ipad case by Gigi New York.

I signed some autographs… (kidding, Elle.com took my picture. I was giving the photog my name).

Then I was off to my next show.

What do you think of my first attempt at head-to-toe prints?

Photos by Marta McAdams. Makeup by Shalea Walker.

Today’s Bombshell is Harriette from Oslo:

She says, “My style is simple…”

“Chic…”

“…Elegant…”

“…with a little touch of Vintage.”

“I love feminine pieces…”

“…and styling them to suit me and my personality.”

“I’m quite new to the blogging world…”

“I’m the brain behind www.missblizzers.blogspot.com“

“I am originally from Cameroon West Africa…”

“but live in Oslo Norway.”

Cute! Your style is simple and sophisticated.
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 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 First Day of Fashion Week!

Yesterday, I was honored to speak at the Independent Fashion Blogger’s Conference for the 2nd time.

I, along with Aimee Song of Song of Style, Kristin Ess of The Beauty Department, Justin Livington of Scout Sixteen, Joe Adolph of Nordstrom, and Scott Allan of Linkshare talked about the super sexy topic of affiliate marketing.

If you don’t know what that is, it’s basically the organic process of making a commission off of products you suggest to your readership. Because we talk about shopping so much, affiliate marketing is essential to us keeping the lights on here at TFB;)
After chatting on stage, I grabbed pictures with Former Bombshells and Fashion Bomb readers, including Kan of Kanskloset.com, Ariana of ShopaholicUndercover.com, Kelly W of IslandChic77.com, Crislex of Plastic Kitten, and many more.

For the occasion, I stuck to my preppy predilections, but added a jazzy twist with a Rag & Bone Gold Suit, an Etro button down, and Valentino pumps.

I traded in my neon Proenza Schouler PS1 for a metallic plum PS11.

And accessorized with various rings, delicate necklaces, and Noir studded earrings.

Since it’s always chilly in NYC, I threw on a Theory Cassius fur…

And was ready for my next event (I attended the Red Dress Collection later on, review to come). Look who I ran into:

#TotesAmaze
At any rate, what do you think?
Stay tuned for more Claire’s Life and NYFW Style Diaries.
Smootches!
Hair by Sammy of Noel New York. Makeup by Shalea Walker. Photos by Marta McAdams.

Today’s fly Bombshell is Toronto resident, Brenda:

The blogger for CanNeverBeaSkinnyBish.ca writes, “I currently reside in Toronto but I’m originally from Cameroon.”


“My style is very feminine…”

“… and girly.”


” I have a thing for colors and prints…”


“… especially African print!”


“I don’t try to be anyone else with my style, especially since I’m on a tight budget!”


” I like to mix old pieces with 1 new item rather than buying an entire new outfit.”


“I draw my inspiration from fellow bloggers like myself…”


“… as well as colors I see everyday.”


“I don’t like following trends.”


” I go more on a “what looks good on me” vibe. “


Cute and colorful. I love it! You play well with patterns, and have some great accessories. Bombshell!
See more of Brenda’s looks at CanNeverBeaSkinnyBish.ca.
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 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 Tuesday!
Today we’re featuring our first Romanian Bombshell. Take a gander at Bianca’s best looks:

She says, “I am a fashion addict from Romania..“

“…I depict my love for all things fashionable on my blog stylemeetsbeauty.blogspot.ro.”


“I would describe my style as versatile.”


” Sometimes I feel feminine…”


“… sometimes edgy…”


“…. sometimes casual.”


“My fashion philosophy is that life is too short to walk around looking average…”


“… so I also try to stand out and to dress apart.”


Love your style philosophy, and your looks are tres chic. I like how you incorporate instances of color or pattern into each ensemble.
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 picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!