I debuted the trailer a few days ago, and now you can go to Vogue.it to see my full five minute interview with Franca Sozzani!
Click here to watch and let me know what you think!
Smootches!
Ah Bombshell of the Day.
Who knew such an innocent showcase of reader style could bring out the best and worst in us, fanning controversy, commanding criticism, and at times bubbling over with praise? Though the Fashion Bomb jury can be harsh, hundreds of you sent in your pictures on a daily basis, opening yourself up to what may be the internet’s most selective style judges. Only a handful of Bombshells stood head and shoulders above the rest, attracting more positive comments and choruses of ‘girl where did you get that?” than “girl, no!“
We had 14 nominations, but I whittled it down to 10 based on positive reader feedback and overall style.
Our nominees for Bombshell of the Day are: Gina from Boston, Gigi from DC, Lily from Vancouver, Nikole from LA, Brittainy from North Carolina, Alicia from LA, Whitney from Texas, Shanease from Atlanta, Tysha from Toronto, and Lori from LA.
You ready?
Let’s go:
1. Gina from Boston:
Gina’s style mantra was simple: “Everyday’s a party, I love to have fun and will try any and everything. Lots of color and lots of glam!”
The positive comments just wouldn’t quit. Keshia from Dallas said, “Two thumbs up! Work it!” and Diamond said, “Gina if I ever see you, I’m robbing you of your shoes!!”
2.Gigi from DC:
Reader Janay nominated her friend Gigi as Bombshell of the Day, saying, “Gigi is soo fly it’s crazy…”
Over 76 of you guys agreed, with BeautifulDaiDreamer saying, “She’s bad! And her skin is beautiful!” Ally gushed, “All I can say is WOW!” Wow is right.
Though Shanease cited Rihanna as a style muse, we could still see her personal style and flair shine through.
Readers were drooling over her dress game. L of Avid Accents said, “This girl is just too cute. She sticks to a few colors with each outfit and adds a little surprise like the animal print pumps and yellow nails. I likes.”
4. Lori from LA:
Lori was so good, she appeared twice as Bombshell of the Day, each time getting comments like, “HOT all the way through,” and “HOT TO DEATH!!! Weeerk!”
The vintage shopping pro shows off her finds on her blog www.rouseardor.com. Click on if you just can’t get enough.
If there were a popularity contest, Lily would win. The personal style blogger for www.bleedforfashion.com enjoyed over 88 comments brimming with compliments like, “Wow love every look! She’s awesome!” and “Now THIS is a bombshell. Love everything!”
Image consultant Whitney from Texas blew us away with her multicolored blazers and well tailored looks.
The truth said, “Love her style! From head to toe, she looks flawless in every pic.”
7. Alicia from LA
Alicia already had quite a following thanks to her blog Inny Vinny, and it seems she gained a few more fans after her feature on the Bomb.
Zy said, “Ohhhhh…. I LOVE her style. It’s been a while since you guys have featured a Bomb with some serious style… this chickadee is WORKING it. from the shoes, to the haircut, she’s definitely got a signature style. Love it, love it, love it!” FashionEditorTN added, “It’s about got-darn time Claire, Lol! Her style is where it’s at. I love the glasses and the paisley-lookin dress with the mustard sandals. The grey cardigan, pearls and purple platforms are thrown together nicely…Love love love it. Thanks Alicia…Well done!”
Tysha of the blog www.shopnowsavelater.blogspot.com was like a breathe of fresh air with her chic haircuts and edgy looks.
Sun.kissed said, “Now there’s a BOMBSHELL worth posting! She looks great!”
9. Nikole from LA:
Nikole, aka The Moptop Maven, charmed fellow Bombshells with her sick wardrobe, bright smile, and gorgeous hair.
AD said, “BEAUTIFUL! That hair! Fantabulous! *drops bombs*” Even Danielle had to weigh in, saying, “OH-MY-SWEET-GERKINS! (*Rupaul voice*). This woman is gorgeous! I’m here thinking about the Phytorelaxer I bought the other day and shaking my head at myself and seriously contemplating taking that thing back…lol. I LOVE her hair. And her style. And her face.”
10. Brittainy from North Carolina:
Last, but not least is Brittainy who just made the cut, submitting her pix just a few days ago.
No matter, the 5’10” stunner made quite the impression. Zimbabwechic said, “Okay honey I’m gonna need the name of your hairstylist and where you go thrift shopping, that is all:)”
And that’s all folks! Who do you deem worthy of the title, “Bombshell of the Year”?
*Note: You can make more than one selection
Have fab weekends and stay tuned for more Best of 2010 fun!
Best of 2010: Fashion Bomber of the Year
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Hey Guys!
So we’re kicking off this lovely Friday with Fashion Bomber of the Year, and will publish our Fashion Bombshell of the Year post later this afternoon.
Nominations for Bomber of the Year were few and far between–most ballots had a big question mark next to the entry! At any rate, we whittled it down to five guys you felt were worthy of the title.
I give you Robert from Houston, Charod from Florida, Shakur from New Jersey, Joshua from Las Vegas, and Mboko from Paris:
1. Robert from Houston:
Readers were swooning over Robert’s model looks and confident swagger. Though a few complained his professional shots didn’t truly showcase his style, most were too distracted by his chiseled cheekbones to care.
Frequent commenter Wallflower said, “Helllooooooooo nurse!” and Jellytime said, “Man take those clothes off! Lookin good as hail, hay hay hay!”
2. Charod from Florida:
Charod from Florida’s pictures were submitted by his friend Jazzmene who said, “he’s been FLY since we were 11 years old!”
You guys concurred. Dinka Don said, “He is adorable and what style! Thumbs up on my end!” and Daisy said, “This is the first male fashion bomber who has the kind of style of the man I could see myself dating. It’s effortless, a little rugged, and hot!”
3. Shakur from Jersey:
Young Shakur from New Jersey stole our hearts in November, saying, “…Fashion is about being yourself…it isn’t always about Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, and Louis Vuitton.”
Zy said, “I <3 him for that statement. *applause* he rocks and his fashion sense rocks too. Love it!”
4. Joshua from Las Vegas:
Young Joshua first appeared on the site in July 2010 with a unique style that didn’t bow to trends or the latest hot shoes.
LK said, “I love that he stepped out of the box!! It’s nice to see black men in something other than the latest Jordans!! Joshua u rock!“
5. Mboko from Paris:
You guys actually only submitted four nominations, so I took the liberty of including Mboko because I adore his dapper looks and undeniable chic.
It seems you guys approved. Lola said, “You hit it again Claire! This is what being a fashion bomb is all about. He is owning his look and you can tell he is not complete without his glasses, attaché, and brogues. Make your own lane and OWN IT!” Missy added, “Classic with a twist…and a pop of color. Not only is he one gorgeous guy, he has style to die for. Each look was perfection!!!”
So that does it! Who do you think should be Fashion Bomber of the year?
Stay tuned later for Best of 2010: Fashion Bombshell of the Year!
Hey Guys!
So last night I made my way up to Carol’s Daughter in Harlem to get a manicure and chat with Kandi Burruss of Xscape and Real Housewives of Atlanta. As I’m sure all your Real Housewives fans know, Kandi is a very talented singer and producer and recently released a soulful album called Kandi Koated. So, Kandi and I chatted about music, fashion, and shoes…
…until my video cut off.
YES!!! I was so mad. I lent my Flip Video to a friend, so was working with my regular camera. Kandi and I were chatting it up, talking about her style… Little did I know that my card had insufficient memory, so didn’t catch all the magic. Good news is that we did get to learn about Kandi’s clothing store, Tags, which is in Atlanta.
Check it out:
What didn’t make the cut: News about Lawrence’s single, which will be coming out soon. Kandi flashing her amazing Versace shoes. And a more in depth discussion of her album.
But no matter–I listed to her CD last night and fell in love. Tons of cool, soulful tracks, with a mix of trash talking.
Pick it up and listen here at Amazon.com.
What do you guys think of Ms. Kandi?
Hey Guys!
The year is winding down with Bombshells, and Brittainy from Durham, North Carolina just made the cut!
She said, “My style is pretty sporadic. I change my hair about every week, so my style changes pretty frequently as well.”
“I love vintage. I am an avid thrift store shopper. I love blazers! I believe that they can be worn with EVERY outfit. I also love long strap purses and any shoe 5 inches & over.”
“It is hard for me sometimes to find clothing & shoes that fit because I am 5’10 and I wear an 11 size shoe, but thankfully God blessed me with fashion sense. I also believe in shopping according to your budget.”
“You DO NOT have to splurge if you do not have it, there are many stores with prices that reflect your lifestyle and income.”
Love your style and fashion philosophy Brittainy! I also adore your adventurous hairstyles. You switch it up a lot, but make it work–which would be hard to pull off for most. Snaps!
What do you guys think of Brittainy’s style?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style and flair of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and your Fashion Bombshell of the Day Picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.
Hey Guys!
We’re nearing the end of the year with Bombshells! One of our last entries is 18-year-old Tyler from Alabama:
The freshman at the University of Alabama says, “I was born and raised in Alabama but don’t think for a second that means we don’t know how to dress down in the south. Fashion is an emerging and growing part of my life.”
” I like to always be classy, trendy, yet relaxed. Fall fashion is my favorite. Scarves, booties, sweaters, boots, and tights are my favorite pieces.”
“I love getting inspiration from different fashion blogs.”
“Fashion is so fun to play with and I let mine speak for itself.”
What do you guys think of Tyler’s style?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style and flair of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and your Fashion Bombshell of the Day Picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.
I’ve hit the ground running in New York, attending a flurry of holiday parties and fun get togethers!
My first event was a bloggers dinner at Lavo sponsored by Cavi, a cool brand of military inspired shirts for men and sophisticated, fashion forward separates for women. They brought together Eileen of Miss Whoever You Are,Wendy of Nitrolicous, Niki of The Frisky, and more to educate us on the brand and their plans for Holiday and Spring/Summer 2011.
On the forecast for Cavi: delicious faux fur vests, reversible harem pants, and classic shift dresses with fun lace details for women; vests, puffers, and rugged jeans for men. The best part about Cavi might have to be the prices, which range from $40-$70:
At any rate I had a lot of fun learning about the brand and will check it out in person at Macy’s. You guys can also check it out at www.cavinyc.com.
Smootches!
*I wore a dress from Rent the Runway, a cool service that allows you to rent any number of dresses for 4 days at a time. It’s perfect if you have tons of events to attend, but don’t want to blow your bank account. More on that later:)
Hey Guys!
Rounding out this fabulous wee of Bombshell goodness is Lettytia from NYC:
The Howard University student says, “My style is thirft store meets Zara or Topshop.”
” I love mixing thrift store items with expensive things.”
” Blazers are my Life!”
Shot, simple, and sweet! And yes, you are working the colored blazers.
Thoughts on Lettytia’s look?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style and flair of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and your Fashion Bombshell of the Day Picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.
Hey Guys!
Bomb reader Cierra nominated her best friend Shanease from Atlanta for Bombshell of the Day:
Cierra says, “Shanease describes her style as “Glam Rock,” and her fashion icon is Rihanna.”
“She truly emanates class, edge, and creativity.”
“…Her hair is always en pointe!”
“And she is always in search of the hottest ‘look’ and signature piece that will take her style to the next level. Now that’s a true Fashionista! “
I agree! Love her dresses, especially her yellow and blue one shoulder numbers.
Apparently Shanease’s 20th birthday is fast approaching. Happy Early Birthday, Bombshell!
What do you guys think of today’s pick?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style and flair of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and your Fashion Bombshell of the Day Picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.
Today we have longtime reader Joelle from North Carolina representing as Fashion Bombshell of the Day:
She says, “My style kind of just depends on my mood. When I’m in a good mood I like to be more creative with my outfit and I tend to dress up when I’m not in the best mood because it makes me feel better.”
” …I’m mostly a bargain shopper, and when I feel like it’s worth it, I’ll splurge on an item that I know will last a long time. I love to thrift shop mainly because I know others won’t have the exact same thing I do.”
” Blazers make me feel bossy, boots make me feel a sense of power, and pumps make me feel womanly!”
Check out Joelle’s blog, www.colorsofjoelle.blogspot.com.
Do you like her look?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style and flair of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and your Fashion Bombshell of the Day Picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.