Before we determine the Bombshell of the Year, I give you Onelia from North Carolina:
The 21-year-old Raleigh gal writes, “My style is pretty much everything.“
” I can go from “tomboyish”…”
“… to girly girl…”
“… or from edgy…”
“to lady of the earth.”
” It all depends on the occasion and my mood.”
” Follow me on Instagram @ neli_P !”
Ok! Picture quality could be better, but your style shines through! You work both tomboy and girl looks–and that Zara beaded bolero is the business!
What do you think?
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Have you submitted your nominations for Bomber and Bombshell of the Year? Today’s your last chance, as we’ll start the voting tomorrow. We’re closing out our 2012 submissions with a Bomber and Bombshell.
First up is Marty from ATL:
He writes, “My STYLE is very versatile.”
” I don’t consider it Fashion, because it never fades.”
” Unlike others they dress off their moods, I dress off of my integrity.”
” I love trying new things and taking risks because that’s when the “inner fashion beast arises”.”
“No matter where I’m going, I’m dressing to see my worst enemy.”
” The biggest worry with people and fashion is they care too much! Let free!”
” Clothes are visual art, and you’re the creator!”
” Make your Picasso worth a billion bucks!:)”
Preach, brother! I love your phrase about dressing to see your worst enemy. Work it out, then!
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!
Have you submitted your nominations for Bomber and Bombshell of the Year? We’ll be having our Bomber and Bombshell of the Year showdowns on Friday, so be sure to let us know who should be in the running!
Perhaps you’ll pick today’s Bombshell, Shea from MIA:
She writes, ” Let me start by saying I am stepping way outside of my comfort zone by submitting my pictures for consideration.”
“… Of course anything that forces you out of your comfort zone has to be worth it right?”
” I would describe my personal style as classic with a trendy mix.”
” I am business professional so the majority of my outfits I post on my blog, Curvesandconfidence.com, are for those ladies that like to look professional and polished without having to be a slave to pants suits.”
” I always try to mix it up on the weekends and show my casual side which usually ends up being whatever is most comfortable for Miami weather at the time.”
” As you can see from my pictures I LOVE dresses and skirts, which work best for my curvy shape.”
” For the longest time I would shy away from anything that displayed my curves and I was always afraid to try new things.”
” Well I threw all that junk out the window and now I wear what what makes me happy.”
” I learned to appreciate what I was blessed with because it surely isn’t going anywhere.”
Cute! I love seeing professional Bombshells who keep it conservative yet stylish.
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!
Isn’t every year a good year for a working high fashion model? We’ve seen their faces in campaigns and editorials, watched them stomp the runways, and giggled at them goofing off on Twitter. We’ve narrowed it down to *your* top five picks.
Who should take the crown?
1.Joan Smalls
To say Joan Smalls has had a fantastic year would be a gross understatement. In case you couldn’t keep track: The model has appeared in campaigns for Fendi, Gucci, Givenchy, and Chanel— to name a few. Smalls was also ranked the #1 model in the world by models.com, landed a gig hosting MTV’s House of Style, and graced more than ten major magazine covers, (Vogue Italia, Harper’s Bazaar UK,) collecting her Estée Lauder contract coins all the while.
Jourdan’s proven herself another campaign mainstay this year, with her face plastered on ads for Banana Republic, Burberry, John Galliano, and more. The i-D and Sunday Times Style covergirl also walked in the famed Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show for the first (and hopefully not last!) time, and snagged herself a cooking show on Jay-Z‘s Life and Times YouTube channel.
The model is beloved in her native U.K., but I think it’s safe to say that the rest of the world is also digging her!
3.Chanel Iman
Chanel Iman kept it cute in 2012. As she continued to stockpile cash from her Victoria’s Secret contract, she shot for major retailers like Target and Forever 21.
We saw her on the runway for Kanye West‘s sophomore collection. Aside from work, the model soaked in her hard-earned notoriety, attending the Met Gala on the arm of Tom Ford, ki-kiing at AmFar Milan with Heidi Klum, and snatching a ticket to Anna Wintour and Sarah Jessica Parker‘s uber-exclusive Barack Obama fundraiser.
Sure, she took it a easy this year. But hey– if you’re going to the Met Gala with Tom, scoring campaigns, and stacking bread at the same damn time: you’re having a good year…!
4.Cara Delevingne
Much like her homegirl Jourdan, Cara cleaned up in 2012. In her downtime, we know she’s not timid about making a goofy face or two, but she brings it in her modeling work. She’s certainly kept busy this year: she’s appeared in editorials for several iterations of Vogue (UK, US, Italia, and Russia), She landed herself a spot in Chanel’s Resort 2013 campaign, scored covers for Vogue Korea, i-D, and Style.com/Print (amongst others).
She’s also made friends with Azealia Banks, Rita Ora, Cassie, and Rihanna this year.
Cara’s been doin’ it, kids!
5.Nyasha Matonhodze
Oh, Nyasha! The ethereal Zimbabwean beauty took it a little easy this year (likely to focus on school,) but managed to churn out some major work at the same time. She appeared in editorials for W, Vogue, V, and more, walked for Altuzarra, Burberry, Rodarte, Donna Karan, and several others. And I could only barely manage my schedule in high school!
Did I forget to mention she’s a total sweetheart?
At any rate, who takes the crown for 2012?
(We already you will) let us know in the comments!
What a year it’s been for Alexander Wang! With a slew of blockbuster collections under his belt, he’s moving on to bless Balenciaga with a dose of his brilliance.
Not that he needs to join the ranks of a historic Parisian house to claim his place in the industry. His eponymous line does fantastically well, thanks to its mix of sport and sex, which has found fans in everyone from Nicki Minaj to Evelyn Lozada and Rihanna.
Another bonus: Mr. Wang is a champion of diversity in a sometimes whitewashed landscape. From casting Zoe Kravitz in his T campaigns in the past to outfitting and escorting Azealia Banks to the Met Gala, Alexander is cutting edge, bold, daring, and down.
It only gets better from here. Read our buzz about the industry’s wunderkind here.
Silent, but significant, 2012 British Fashion Awards Designer of the Year Stella McCartney has been a quiet fave of Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Rita Ora, Beyonce, and the Kardashian clan.
But perhaps this year stood out thanks to his fabulous capsule collections and collaborations. 2012 marked the 20th anniversary of the French shoe designer, which meant an onslaught of lust inducing and drool worthy high heels. Despite their $3,995 price tag, his popular Isolde stompers found homes in the wardrobes of Nene Leakes, Monica, Kim Kardashian, and more:
Not to be overlooked were his Unbout Illusion Pumps, whose clear body and colored tip rendered them endlessly versatile. It seemed absolutely everyone had the shoe in different colors. No matter how they were rocked, the shoes werqed.
There’s simply no stopping Monsieur Louboutin. See his year in review here.
Few labels have been more ubiquitous than Givenchy this year.
Both men and women have fallen hard for Riccardo Tisci’s simple yet undeniably eye catching designs, consisting of star addled or rottweiler printed t-shirts and sweatshirts as well as sophisticated shifts and separates.
It seemed men in particular couldn’t go a week without rocking a piece of Givenchy. $300 t-shirts flew off shelves as Kanye West, Wocka Flocka, Pusha T, Carmelo Anthony, Victor Cruz, Swizz Beatz, and more flaunted their wealth and good taste on their backs.
Women got in on it, as well. Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Rita Ora, and more slipped on tees, dresses, you name it. Anything signed Tisci was fair game.
Aside from exuding effortless cool, Tisci is also down for diversity. He counts Ciara as his muse, throws kilts Kanye’s way for performances, and designed Jay-Z and Kanye’s Watch the Throne album artwork.
Most popular certainly goes to Givenchy, but is Riccardo Tisci Designer of the Year?
As we’re nearing our Bombshell of the Year throwdown, I decided to feature another second timer, Marlene from New York City:
She writes, “Ever since I was first featured I’ve been watching and hoping more of my fellow plus size divas would get a chance to shine and show off their individual style without being ripped to shreds by critics.”
” Fashion in my oppion is an extended part of one’s personality with no holds barred…”
“.. without limits, rules, or restraints.”
“A message to all”
“… Wear love as a undergarment and confidence as your best accessory.”
What a positively fabulous message! I was a fan of your looks the first go round, and am a fan now.
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!
We’re only days away from crowning our next Bombshell of the Year, so I decided we’d entertain a few resubmissions. Johnnybell from New York was first a Bombshell in August, but wanted to send in a few pix of her renewed style.
She writes, “I’m a 21-year-old mother from NYC.”
“… I was featured before but feel like in these past months I’ve sharpened up a bit more.”
” Love reading what your readers have to say…”
“… and appreciate all the feedback regarding my style.”
” My style is a cross between young/hip…”
“… and modern/classy.”
You are one hot mamma! Loving all your looks. See more at NYTrendyMoms.com. See Johnnybell’s first submission here.
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 Monday!
About a week or so ago, I assembled the Fashion Bomb staff for a holiday themed shoot:
I realized Jihan, Faith, and Cliché’s profile pictures hadn’t been updated since the summer, so decided to make a whole production out of photographing fall/winter shots, with hair and makeup by Julienne Moore and Shalea Walker, and party ready designs plucked from Zaden Row, a new ecommerce site that lets you shop tons of local NYC boutiques.
Take a look at our glamour shots, snapped by Marta McAdams:
And if you liked any of our looks, cop ’em at ZadenRow.com. Fashion Bomb Readers get free shipping until Jan 1st by using the code fashionbomb at checkout.
What do you think?
We’re kicking off our Best of 2012 superlatives with our Most Improved Fashionista, taking a look at the lady whose style has evolved the most over the year:
You ladies have responded in kind, with Bella B effusing, “Gorgeous!!! Khloe’s style has been out of the park during this whole taping” and Style is My Obsession adding, “Khloe is looking so chic and fit these days. Loving her new confidence and style.”
True. But Khloe has always been kinda fly…!
Khloe Kardashian at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards
At any rate, review her best looks of the year here.
As soon as Brandy released her new album, Two Eleven, the songstress stormed the scene, working music videos and performances in a potpourri of nuanced ensembles sprinkled with lots of labels.
Ending this week is Bombshell Sherane from Atlanta:
She writes, “I consider my style to be pretty eclectic.”
” My outer appearance usually reflects how I’m feeling internally.”
” When I’m in a great mood-I may illustrate it through bright colors.”
“… and if I woke up on the wrong side of the bed- I may wear a plain outfit & spice it up with a funky vintage pillbox hat.”
” Fashion is supposed to be fun and I want my style to remain playful.”
” Growing up I was never the person to drool over fashion mags or follow fashion week.”
” I simply started thrifting and wearing vintage to express myself through fashion for an affordable price.”
” Adding vintage pieces to your wardrobe brings more personality because there is usually a story behind every piece.”
” Even the slight imperfections illustrate more character to your entire look.”
You’re gorgeous! I can definitely see the vintage influences. See more at SheranesCloset.com and follow her on Instagram at @SheranesCloset.
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!
