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!
Rounding out this fabulous Friday is Sha’ Ray from Washington, whose best friend Marian submitted her for consideration:
Marian says, “She is attending the University of Oregon and is an AKA.”
“She absolutely LOVES fashion!! “
You can tell! Sha’Ray your bag game is on point! Love your hot pink LAMB stunner as well as your Louis Speedy.
What do you think of today’s Bombshell?
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.
The Jacksonville, Florida native currently lives in Miami, and according to Jazzmene, “has been FLY since we were 11 years old!”
She continues, “His style is impeccable and effortless. He has broken away from the typical urban Florida boy look, and puts his own twist on things.”
“…Despite hating the phrase, Charod is the epitome of SWAG. He never conforms to one look and constantly switches it up. Despite people’s opinions, he remains true to himself.”
Simple, but cute!
What do you think?
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.
Follow Gina on Twitter at @Skinnnygenes and tell us: what do you think of this Boston Babe?
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.
Is this unofficially international week?
We’ve had a flurry of submissions from stylistas in Paris and now London, like the lovely Lolade from Leicester:
She says, “My style is simple yet chic, vintage but not over powering and ever evolving.”
“… I actually dress to my hair style, a former lover of short hair but long hair is the new new.”
“… I am a very causal dresser, and like to jazz up my outfit with statement bags, blazers or a gold watch.”
“…My biggest fashion obsessions are blazers and wedges!”
” My fashion quote: ‘Dare to be different but don’t try too hard ‘”
Loving that black leather shearling jacket…
Anyway, of course Lolade has a blog! Check her out www.lollihearts.tumblr.com and also at LookBook.nu at here.
What do you think of her 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.
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!
Today Fashion Bomber Sharif from New Jersey sent in a few pictures displaying his style:
He says, “To some people Fashion is a hobby, to others it’s just a career, to me it’s an Obsession.”
“… Everything around me inspires me what I wear. The music, the weather, my mood. It’s about waking up every morning and taking that dare to put on something that would make someone give you that double look when you walk out the door.”
“…To me it’s not about having one particular style but being able to dress up as so many characters. People may not realize that our bodies are like canvases. So why not be an artist and paint them with your favorite fabrics and colors?”
“Yes, Fashion is about being yourself but it’s also about being creative, innovative, and loving yourself at the same time. I don’t follow the trends and what’s fresh off the runway. I just simply throw on what makes me happy.”
Great looks and awesome style philosophy!
Sharif might be the third 16-year-old from Newark, New Jersey we’ve featured in recent months. Is Newark just super fly or are you guys all in a clicque??
At any rate, what do you think of Mr. Sharif?
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.
