Style Diary: Paris Fashion Week Spring 2012

So Fashion Month ends today!

My last show is Elie Saab at the Jardin des Tuileries. I’ve been to London, Milan, and now Paris…and tomorrow I’m going home!

It’s been super hot in Paris, so I’ve been wearing lots of simple cotton pieces like this See by Chloé necktie dress.

I don’t have a driver (yet), so a practical pair of heels like my Miu Miu oxfords are necessary to navigate the streets and the Metro.

To block the sun, I’ve been rocking with my Prada Baroque cat eye sunglasses:

And my normal bling: a La Mer watch and Jessie Adore bangles.


And there you have it: my last Style Diary of Fashion Month (ha!).

This whole period has been exhausting, but I hope you guys have enjoyed the global Real Style and insights from the shows. Every season promises to get better…!

Thanks for all your support and for reading.
Smootches!
Photos by Guillaume Landry.

Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Vee from California

California represented so well yesterday, I decided to keep the party going with Bombshell Vee from the Bay Area:

She says, “I’m the owner of the blog Dimeonadime.com.”

” I don’t really follow fashion trends, I dress according to how I feel for the day.”


” I shop the thrift scene exclusively! I’ve gotten pretty good at it and can find some really great pieces!”


In fact, every outfit shown here is thrifted from head to toe.”

” I would describe my style as sensible fun; not too much and not too little. It’s just right for me!”

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 2-6 picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!

Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Marley from New Jersey

Bonjour, Bombshells!
Sorry for the delay/lack of posts. I got caught up shopping on Rue St. Honoré…eh ben voila.
Here’s a little Bombshell flavor to tide you over: Marley aka Sandy from New Jersey.

She says, “MARLEY SIMONE is me (Sandy); it’s just my other self. “

“I’m a woman; a lover of fashion; with an addiction to style, glamour and opulence.”


“…Fashion has always been a part of my dream world and I was never quite brave enough to execute on it and live out my passion. “

” That’s how MARLEY SIMONE was born. She’s fearless! Constantly inspired by fashion and a love for all things creative.”


“.. Based in NJ, I work with everyday woman as a fashion consultant and a personal shopper while blogging about everything and all things fashion ~ from the low end to the highest end.”

“.. As a stylist, I’m passionate and committed in the field of work I do. I love many things about fashion—I love the ownership and individuality one can exude by molding ideas and creativity into a unique expression, ‘add in some personality, and you are now one of a kind like a fingerprint.'”

Fierce, honey! I’m fanning myself, and it’s not because of the temperature. Werk! See more of Marley’s style at www.marleysimonestyle.com.
What say you?

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Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Shamaya from LA

Today we’re getting a bit of West Coast flavor with Shamaya from LA:

She says, “My style is really simple and wearable.”

“… I’m all about comfort…”

“I pretty much wear what I think is dope.”


” My accessories make my outfits. I love accessories and they’re the first thing I think of when I have an outfit in mind.”


“I work at a University as an Academic Advisor so I don’t really have a dress code–which I love. “


“I just started a blog a couple of months ago www.fashunbeesdaily.blogspot.com.”

I’ll check it out! What do you guys think of today’s Bombshell? Boom or bla?

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 2-6 picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!

Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Chakayla from North Carolina

Closing out this busy week is Chakayla from North Carolina:

She says, “I am the head blogger of a fashion blog called ClassicRawBeauty (www.classicrawbeauty.blogspot.com).”

“Since I’m a college student on a tight college budget, I am a constant thrifter and bargain shopper.”


” I have no shame in cutting clothes and sewing them into a completely different outfit.”


” Vintage and 70s bohemian references are my pin points of style, I refuse to live in the box that the fashion world can create.”

“.. Eclectic and eccentric would be the two words that would help me describe my personal style. It takes a bold individual to retrace and recreate the lines of fashion that have confined so many others.”

” Shout out to those dope men and women who are redefining fashion.”

What do you think? Is Chakayla redefining chic?

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 2-6 picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!

Fashion Bomber of the Day: Dameion from Florida

We receive lots of submissions from the fellas–and why shouldn’t they have time to shine?
So we’re bringing a bit of male style with today’s Bomber, Dameion from Florida:

He says “I’m a Fashion Divo!”


“I love fashion, it truly is my life! I love to transform my look everyday. I feel like I’m a hanger that can wear anything.”


” I don’t limit myself at all to one side of the store and wear what draws me in.”


” I love to wow the crowd :)”


“… Visit my blog www.damedashionserves2.tumblr.com.”

You have confidence for days, which I love. My fave outfit might have to be the multicolored pants with the vest and piled gold jewelry.

Are you guys feeling Dameion?

 

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 your picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.

Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Naja from New Jersey

We’re continuing the Bombshell fab this week with the wonderful Naja from New Jersey:

She says, “After 6 years in the U.S. Air Force and 6 months in Iraq I decided to trade in my combat boots for stilettos and pursue my LOVE of all things FASHION!”


After serving my country proudly I moved to NYC to pursue my dream of working in the fashion industry and obtaining my B.A. in Fashion Marketing. “

“I have a fresh and unique perspective on fashion thru the eyes of an Iraq veteran that has seen fashion from all over the world.”

” I would like to submit my blog to be featured on your site in hopes of expanding my new favorite hobby and current OBSESSION….blogging!”

I currently reside in Shreveport, LA where I try to bring style and sass to my new home, however, I am originally from Jersey.”

I’m just an ordinary Jersey gal destined for extraordinary things!”

“I heart all things Fashion, Beauty, Family, Food, Jesus and LIFE. I am a lover of all things opulent, fabulous and gorgeous!”

Bottom line if it’s bright, glitters, sparkles or shines…..I’M OBSESSED! My style can be best described as a mix of Girlie Glam and Combat Chic.”

“I invite you to check out my fashion blog for yourself at www.NajaDiamond.com.”

Checking it out…now. And I love how you play with color! Work it!
What do you guys 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 2-6 picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com. Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game!

Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Ava Drake from Houston

Happy Paris Fashion Week, Bombshells!
I’m uploading today’s Bombshell, Ava Drake from Houston, while in a cab headed to my first show, so bear with me:)
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She was actually nominated by reader Judith, who said, “For the past couple of
months, my friends and I have been diligently following the fashion blog, MesReves.”

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“…We absolutely adore her fashion choices— at www.avadrake.blogspot.com (after seeing her in the July issue of Essence)…”
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“She is a fellow Houstonian and I would love to have her represent our city.”
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“… I also think it will be a great feature for your lovely website. ”
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“… Let me know what you think.”
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“I would love to know if our fashion radar is off or on point.”
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Um, she is *totally* on point! Girl, hand over those Fendi sandals and no one gets hurt!
What do you guys 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 2-6 picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.

Claire’s Life: Milan Spring 2012 Fashion Week

So I don’t have the fabulous Marta McAdams with me to take my photo, though Valentine Avoh did snap a pic of my outfit before yesterday’s D & G Spring 2012 show:

Aside from corseted dresses, Dolce is known for their copious leopard print, so I pulled on an Essendi leopard print button down with a pleated leather number from Zara. I finished my look off with my staples: YSL Tribtoos, my Melody Ehsani “Fly’ ring, Dolce & Gabbana aviators, and a pop of Ruby Woo.

Check out a few more twitpics from my day:

My invite to D&G.

Anna Dello Russo chatting with Jessica Michault and Emmanuelle Alt of Vogue Paris.

Final Walk D&G Spring 2012.

Stay tuned for more snapshots! Maybe Valentine wouldn’t mind snapping more of my outfits…

Smootches!

Fashion Bomber of the Day: Kaine from Texas

I decided to close out this fantastic week with dapper Kaine from Texas:

He says, “I believe my style embodies what it means to be the modern gentlemen. “

” I like things to appear clean, neat, and organized.”

” The modern gent tells a story of who he is through his garments. Your wardrobe allows you to tell a story of who you are before you even open your mouth.”

“… I use my style to show my creative side. “

“Red is my favorite color; I am the co- founder of MyBlackCoffee.com, a website that provides political coverage infused with music in an effort to attract younger people to informed voting and politics. The website colors are red and black. I like anything that complements each other, whether it is colors or patterns. “

“…I am a graduating senior at University of Houston, and a frequent traveler to the East Coast.”

Smart, preppy, fly. Ladies, 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 your picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.