For my last day of shows, I went with my go-to combination of sass & chic with a pencil skirt and blazer:

If you want to look pulled together in a crunch, a blazer in any color plus a chic skirt is an easy outfit. So I pulled on a vintage red blazer, a Three Dots tank top, and striped skirt from the Pleasure Doing Business collection.

Yesterday was absolutely nuts for me in terms of work and shows, so I brought my laptop with me and stashed it in my Rachel Roy Japan Tote.

Kindess is always fashionable!
I made my way to a café near Lincoln Center and got to typing:

I ordered a shrimp salad from Marcus Samuelsson’s pop up street food shop.

In terms of accessories, I rocked with a pair of Melody Ehsani’s See Me Parrot Swarovski Earrings…

And kept it classically Claire with my Melody Ehsani I’m Fly ring , Jessie Adore bangles….

…black YSL’s and a black bag.

And there you have it! My final Style Diary for Mercedes Benz Spring 2012 Fashion Week:

I wish I could bring photographer Marta McAdams with me to Europe, but alas I can’t. So my twitpics will have to do:)

Hope you guys enjoyed seeing my Fashion Week style.

Smootches!
*Thanks Nina!

Today we’re taking a detour to the left coast with Bombshell Melissa from Oakland, California:

She says, “I am in my final semester at CSULB studying graphic design and fashion merchandising. I’m interning with Chelsea Lately’s Wardrobe at NBC Universal.”

“… Because I see potential in all clothing and style, my personal style is a mix of many things.”

” I can be very chic, vintage and eclectic.”

“… I love shopping trends as well as thrift.”

See more of Melissa’s style at www.clothesminded.me.

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

Sure, black on black is always chic, but I’m a Caribbean girl and love my color! So I uplifted a simple black American Apparel top and BCBG skirt with a vintage rainbow colored poncho, belted at the waist. I’m a lover of bling, so piled on a series of gold link necklaces, along with my Prada Baroque sunglasses, and Kate Spade studs.

Former Bombshell Taye liked my Prada sunnies so much, she had to take a shot:)

I also slipped on my Jessie Adore bangles , an AG ring, and packed my Ipad in an American Apparel leather pouch.

I could change my Mata Hari bag, but why switch it up? All my particulars are in there, and it kind of goes with everything.

I also went with my tried & true Tribtoos. They’re classic and are actually not that uncomfortable.

And there you have it!

Photos by Marta McAdams.


*For everyone asking about my workout regimine, it’s coming up! xoxo

Happy Wednesday!
Is fashion week over yet?!? I kid.
At any rate, check out our Bombshell for today, the delectable Candy from New York:

She says, “It has taken a couple years to perfect my style.”

” It took me years of different trends to finally and fully embrace my love for all black outfits, tribal prints, leather & denim, and tiny florals.”

“… I work out everyday and have accepted my figure, so I am very conscious of what works on me and what doesn’t.”

“… My clothing speaks volumes about who I am: deep, cultural, unique, kind-hearted, and very unexpected.”

“… My personal style changes no matter where I am: whether it be at my accounting job (yes, I am an accountant) or at a fashion show (I am the fashion blogger of taylor & DEMOLISH – www.tayloranddemolish.com).”

Cute! Love that high slit skirt. What do you guys think of today’s Bombshell?

 

 

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

Today I decided it was time for a Fashion Bomber! I felt 26-year-old Earry from Chicago was a great pick:

He says, “In all honesty, I believe that one’s style should tell a story or evoke a mood or energy.”

” This is my goal when I choose pieces to wear.”

“… I would like the people I encounter to see my visual voice…”

“prior to an intellectual exchange.”

Very eloquent. Your style matches your words beautifully. See more of Earry at www.EarryHall.com and www.Columbian-Jungle.com.
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.

Yesterday my day started with Rebecca Minkoff, then took me offsite to the beautiful Reem Acra show on 5th Avenue.

In between shows, I played around on my Ipad and caught lunch at Columbus circle.

Y’all know I like my bling, right? I pulled on my favorite Melody Ehsani I’m Fly Ring, a vintage gold necklace, Melody Ehsani earrings, and Super sunnies from Blake Scotland.
It was a hot day, so I slipped on a Dip Dye Tunic By Evil Twin:

It has a cool asymmetrical hem that I. just.love. For the show itself, I covered my shoulders with the same RVCA blazer from yesterday, along opted for my comfy Coraline Messeca wedges and compact Mata Hari purse (I flipped it around to reveal its colorful side to add a pop):

After packing my Ipad in its American Apparel leather pouch, it was on to the next show:

What do you think?

Outfit Deets: Dip Dye Tunic By Evil Twin, Melody Ehsani I’m Fly Ring, Melody Ehsani earrings, RVCA blazer, Coraline Messeca wedges, Mata Hari purse, all courtesy of www.Karmaloop.com. Super sunglasses, Blake Scotland 62 Clinton Street. Ipad Case, American Apparel.

Photos by Marta McAdams.

There’s nothing I love more than a pencil skirt and a blazer, so I threw on an RVCA Cult Logic Jacket in Black and a colorblocked Kylie skirt by Motel to attend my roster of shows yesterday, which included Lela Rose, Tracy Reese, and Y-3.

Walking is not a game in these mean streets, so wedges were my heels of choice. I pulled on a pair of chic Coraline shoes by Messeca and they were actually quite comfy.


I placed my Iphone, keys, and wallet into a compact geometric shaped Mara Hari handbag…

Threw on my K20 by Karen Ko silver spiked necklace and Melody Ehsani four finger ring….

And was good to go!

Before I left, I ran into intern Jihan who has been doing a fabulous job covering fashion week for the Bomb (hasn’t she?).

I told her to work it for the camera, and work she did:


She is hilarious.
At any rate, there you have it, my look for Day 3 of Fashion Week.

What do you think?
Photos by Marta McAdams

Outfit Info: RVCA Cult Logic Jacket in Black, Kylie skirt by Motel, Coraline shoes by Messeca, Mara Hari handbag, all courtesy of www.Karmaloop.com. Necklace, K20 by Karen Ko. Ring, Melody Ehsani. Ipad case, American Apparel.

*Shout out to all the readers who come up and said hey!

Happy Monday!
Though I’m sure you’re loving all the fashion week coverage, we can’t neglect our fave feature, Bombshell of the Day. Kicking of this week is Maria from Orange County, California:

She says, “ I am an aspiring fashion designer…”


“…and I attend Cal State Long Beach.”

“… I love fashion because I like to be able to express myself in the way I dress.”

” I tend to lean towards classic pieces…”

“…yet I like to implement a modern take and try to make it my own. “

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

So Fashion Week is in full swing!

So far I’ve been to lots of fun shows like Charlotte Ronson, Monique Lhuillier, Nicole Miller, and more. I’m covering the collections for Vogue.it and Essence.com, which means lots of writing, exhaustion, etc (ha). For day 2, I opted for ease in a knit Camilla Woodstock dress worn over an American Apparel crop top and BCBG black skirt:

With all the walking I do, I had to pull on a pair of comfortable wedges like this pair by Walter Steiger:

With my new Ipad, I surprisingly don’t have to carry much in terms of notebook, camera, and pens, so I managed to stuff the essentials into this snakeskin clutch by Cashhimi:

And added a simple pair of Roberta Chiarella earrings:

And there you have it!

What do you think?
Smootches!
Deets: Knit Dress, Camilla Woodstock. Crop Top, American Apparel. Black Skirt, BCBG. Shoes, Walter Steiger. Clutch, Cashhimi. Ipad Case, Diane von Furstenberg. Earrings, Roberta Chiarella.

Closing out this week is the lovely Jessica from Houston, Texas:

She says, “I am a 25-year-old professional and I describe my style as “classy sassy chic.””


“… I LOVE accessories and statement necklaces give me life!”

” I shop in a variety of stores, so if it looks fab, I’m buying! Doesn’t matter where it comes from.”

” I try not to ever pay full price for anything, therefore outlet malls, discount boutiques, and luxury discount retailers are my best friends.”

” I love to save money while still looking like a million bucks. :)”

Jessica also has a blog called www.thedivaesq.wordpress.com. Would you log on based on these pix? What do you think of her 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 your picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.