If you follow me on Twitter, you already know I’ve been having a fantastic time at London Fashion Week!
From shows to parties to Real Style, the UK has a lot to offer, and is definitely a must stop for any fashionista.
Here are a few highlights from my short trip:

A few days ago, after hitting up the Topshop Unique and Peter Jensen shows (reviews on Vogue.it), I went to the Mulberry party where I ran into Kelis. The consummate fashionista is in town performing, and was attending a few shows during the day. She admired my Peace Images Fandango earrings (I first wore them here), then agreed to take a pic. She was super sweet!

The party itself had an English seaside theme, replete with stuffed animals, ice cream, and fun hors d’oevres like fish & chips, hamburgers, and hot dogs.

My friends and I took a quick pic with a few new animal friends….

Then we called it a night!

The next day I attended the Burberry show (review to come):

The high wattage show took place at Kensington Gardens in an expansive venue replete with sky lights:

Apparently Kanye West was in the house, though I couldn’t spy him from my vantage point (I was in the nosebleed section. Lol).

At any rate, I was super excited to see Trav & Josh of Street Etiquette afterwards:

The two are in town care of Tumblr, and have been shooting fun style diaries all over town. Stay tuned to their blog (www.streetetiquette.com) and their tumblr (www.streetetiquette.tumblr.com) for the scoop.

And that does it!
I update my own Tumblr www.xoxoclaire.com pretty frequently with pix of what I’m up to, so check it out! Also, follow me on Twitter for the blow-by-blow.
I’m off to Milan tomorrow. Can’t wait!
Smootches!

Today’s Bombshell is Renata from Philly:

She says, “I’m 31-years-old from Philly and I’m in the Armed Forces.”


“I love to travel and this year alone your site has helped me with my vacation wardrobe.”

“… I used to be scared of colors especially with my make-up but your weekend make-up ideas has me jumping out of the box.”

” I don’t have the words to describe my look, I didn’t really know I had style…”

“..until my friends started asking for advice and I started shopping for them. “

Love your colorful trapeze dress with orange flats! I probably would have worn something else underneath that lattice knit sweater, but all in all your looks have 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 your picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.

Today’s Bombshell on this fabulous Monday is Chandia from Florida:

She says, “I have a Bachelors in Political Science and a Masters in Criminal Justice.”

“… I am currently a law student and a full time fashionista!”

” I am the CEO of ItsGood2bDia Inc. where I offer Fashion Consulting and Image Management services.”

“… I also contribute columns as a freelance writer for various publications.”

“… I love all things glamour and I would define my style as feminine, edgy…”

“… and bold. “

A girl who loves animal prints is a girl after my own heart. What do you think of Chandia’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 your picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.

Closing out this full and fabulous week is Tiffany from Springfield, Massachusetts:

She says, “I’m a 28-year-old hair stylist and makeup artist.”

“I’m a lover of all things fashionably beautiful… I have a blog called www.naturallyglam101.blogspot.com.”

“I call my style Naturally Glam because looking good & feeling good comes naturally:)”

“I’m a single mother of 3 girls so I have to be very conscious of how I spend money.”

“… In short, I like to look great but on a budget.”

” Although I love designer clothes I do believe you can look just as amazing in budget friendly items.”

H&M is one of my favorite go-to stores for a quick glam me up.”

Alright! Based on her looks, would you check out her blog?

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.

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.