Today we’re taking an up North trip to Toronto, where writer and blogger Doreen reigns:
She says, “My style comes from a diverse range of sources so I guess you can call it eclectic.”
“… I dress up according to what I’m feeling that particular day and make sure that a bit of personality is reflected through.”
“I also collect a whole lot of vintage pieces because they’re classic and never really go out of style.”
“When it comes to fashion, my belief is that, it doesn’t have to cost anyone as long as they’re creative enough to make the cheapest thing on the rack look great.”
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 Jen, a new reader from sunny San Francisco:
She says, “My style is eye catching and sexy i.e. “She Made U look””
“I’m a bit of a label whore but I rock their labels my way.”
” I’m a bigger girl…5’11 thicker build. A tough fit, but I always make it work.”
Cute looks!
What do you think of Jen’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.
Ok Bombshells!
Closing out the week is Bee from Massachusetts:
She says, “My inspiration really is color. I LOVE color and come winter or summer, I wear them loud and bright. If I feel like it is a green type of day, I’ll plan my outfit around that color (weird-right?).”
” I love skirts & dresses and whatever the season I am always ready to rock them. Being Nigerian, I love African prints and I always find ways to incorporate them into my daily wardrobe.”
“I also love colorful accessories & I usually make them to jazz up my outfits…”
“In a nutshell, I’d say my style is the everyday kind of look. It really is nothing extraordinary and I think most people would be able to relate to it.”
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.
About her style, she says, “My style is experimental….”
“I wear what feels good to me.”
“…Getting dressed in the morning presents another opportunity for me to show a different side of myself; that’s why I love the notion of outfits being costumes. It’s like, who am I going to be today?”
” I really enjoy the playful aspect of clothes and showing the world a new me every time I leave my apartment.”
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.
She says, “My style is playful and fun, after all it’s just fashion and nothing serious.”
“… I love all things. In every outfit I put on, comfort is the major keyword for me.”
” I have a signature hairstyle and love to add lovely hairpieces to spice up my outfit.”
Gorgeous!
I do believe this is our first submission from the African continent.
What do you think of Madame Onyinye?
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’re popping across the pond with Bombshell Jen from London Town:
Jen says, “I’m actually fashion obsessed. Don’t classify myself as a Fashionista though, I am just a fashion lover, fashion junkie.”
“My signature colour is black.”
“I tend to a keep simple wardrobe and play up the outfits with statement blazers, prints, accessories.”
” I have a BIG love for vintage clothing + shoes. Always scouring vintage stores, charity shops and Ebay. “
“My friend Bianca describes my style as ‘like the crazy cat lady with the rainbow cardigan.'”
“My other friend Ayo says ‘you’re out of this world Jen, your outfits talk.'”
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!
Hope you had a restful weekend. By this time Danielle and I will have finished taping a super fun campaign–more details to come!
In the meantime, we present our Bombshell of the Day, Judith from LA:
She says, “My style is unpredictable.”
“…I pretty much dress up according to my mood!”
“I try to think out of the box every now and again and just have fun with it.”
“It is fashion after all however I try not to be too over-the-top with it, so it doesn’t come off as forced.”
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 only bringing you the best in Bombers and Bombshells, and Robert from Houston definitely fits the bill:
He was submitted by his sister, who says, “His fashion style is casual, clean cut, professional, and laid back.”
“…He uses the term “prompt with swag” to describe himself which means that he only chooses clothes that he knows will get him the spotlight he deserves (although he makes the outfit, the outfit doesn’t make him).”
” He’s a model, however, what do YOU think of his fashion?! Although I couldn’t find any pictures that truly express his fun & outgoing personality, the ones I did are CLASSIC! Hope you enjoy!”
Looks great to me! What do you guys think?
Oh and check out Robert’s profile at Model Mayhem here.
Fashion Bomber of the Day is a feature that showcases 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.
J’adore!!! Love the cut, fur, electric blue heels, Chanel tote…everything!!
What do you think of our Bombshell? Oh and be sure to check out her blog www.bleedforfashion.com.
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 Bombers and Bombshells!
I’m back from the sound and the fury that was the Lanvin x H&Mcollection here in Atlanta! There wasn’t a huge crowd down at Atlantic Station, so I was optimistic that I’d be able to purchase the faux fur jacket and leopard print heels I’d been eyeing since I first saw the full collection a few weeks ago. After waking up early and waiting in the cold for almost two hours, I didn’t have much luck, even though I was part of the second group let in.
But let’s start at the beginning.
I woke up at 5am this morning, put on some comfortable shoes, and hit the road. Though I initially thought stores opened at 10am, Danielle thankfully alerted me last night that the store had special extended hours and would open at 8. I arrived at 6:30am and was relieved to see there weren’t too many people in line.
With time to kill, I decided to interview a few peeps.
My first subject was Damalia who looked nice and warm in a down comforter and sweats:
She didn’t call herself a Lanvin fan per se, but she said she saw the collection on her H&M application on her Iphone, and fell in love with a few looks. She explained away her early wake up time by saying, “I’m used to getting up at 4 or 5 in the morning for work anyway.” She had a skirt, shoes, a fur vest, and bracelets on her wishlist.
I next talked to Nancy, Angela, and Catie (who actually reads the Fashion Bomb!)
These three had driven two hours from Birmingham, Alabama to partake in the festivities. Fashion devotees Nancy and Catie showed up mainly for the shoes, though both loved the purple and yellow one shoulder dresses. Angela, good friend that she is, was there for moral support.
My other linemates were Tevin and Tyrone, juniors at Clark Atlanta University:
Ty is a fashion designer, and Tevin is a buyer. They pulled an all nighter studying for an exam, and decided to pop up for the men’s collection. They both wanted to add blazers in cream and black and brown lace up shoes to their style arsenals.
After, H&M employees graciously served a breakfast of muffins and orange juice:
Then we were given our wristbands.
I thought myself lucky to be in the second group of shoppers, who would be able to browse the collection from 8:20-8:35.
Doors opened like clockwork at 8am, and everyone was let inside. A security guard protected the collection, which was partitioned off in a super duper tiny area:
I watched with a heavy heart as I saw my fur fly off the shelves. I was left to stare at one lonely option from outside the barricade.
By the time my group was left in, there was barely anything there. No faux fur. Hardly any shoes. And there were plenty of dresses, but it seemed the biggest size was a 6. I dejectedly picked up a few tees and brought them to the dressing room.
This shirt was $40 and très cute. It captured the essence of the collection and…it fit.
I wasn’t initially sold on this option, but figured I’d get lots of use out of it. Besides, we all know how I feel about t-shirts.
As I came out of the fitting room, I saw a few furs sitting around. I asked the sizes, and they were a 4 and a 6! I’m at least a 10, so those wouldn’t have worked for me.
All in all, I was disappointed in the lack of larger sizes. I asked an H&M employee (and Fashion Bomb reader) if they even stocked the faux fur coat I wanted in a 10 or 12. She said they didn’t, and the only sizes they received were for ‘little people who don’t eat‘ (her words, not mine!)
If this is true, it seems strange. Alber Elbaz, who designs for Lanvin, is known for being one of the…rounder designers, and once told the New Yorker, “I am overweight, so I am very, very aware of what to show and what not to show, and I am sure there is a huge link with being an overweight designer and the work I do. My fantasy is to be skinny.”
Perhaps it was his fantasy as well that the masses of people who bought his collection for H&M would be skinny too?
At any rate, this was just my perception from the Atlantic Station store in Atlanta. Perhaps since we’re a smaller city, they just didn’t have enough stock. Period. Who knows, maybe a bunch of size 10 or 12 girls were in the first heat and took everything. It’s possible.
In the end, I’m happy with my purchases…and on the bright side, I didn’t spend a ton. That’s always good news.
Tell me about your experiences and what you bought!
