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Today’s Bombshell is aspiring model Lucinda from California:

She says, “ I want to model. The high fashion agencies believe that I am perfect for the commercial agencies, but when I go to the commercial agencies they all say we already have enough black girls.”

“… I always visit the agency’s site before I attend the open call.  They only represent a couple of black women who have long hair and have a lighter complexion than I do. The reason I want to model is because I want to see diversity and my complexion represented everywhere –I feel young girls with darker complexions are suffering from self esteem issues and wanting to be lighter. They also may think having shorter or natural hair is a bad thing.”

” I love being African-American and my darker complexion. I was wondering if you knew of anyone that could help, or if I could be featured on your blog. I have attached some photos of myself. Thanks.”

Hi Lucinda! Thanks for writing in. As Renée Thompson demonstrated in the short documentary, The Color of Beauty (which we wrote about here), it’s unquestionably more difficult for models of color to find jobs in the industry. The best thing to do is what you are doing now: speaking out about it, staying positive about your self image, and pushing and persisting until a door opens. The issue needs constant exposure until something changes. I think you have a great style that would look smashing on the pages of any mainstream magazine.
Good luck!
What do you guys think?

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.

PS  Not familiar with the Color of Beauty? Click here to watch.

Happy Monday everyone!
Hope you had fabulous weekends!
Today Alexandrea from Atlanta sent in a few pictures for Bombshell of the Day:

She says, “My style is simply, uniquely, cute.“

She continues, “I take simple things and put a unique spin on it.”

Alexandrea is also a stylist and makeup artist.

Check out her work here.

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.

Hey Guys!
Rounding out this week of reader style is Randy (aka Ranz) from LA:

He says, “I love fashion…”

“I mix my personal style with modern pop culture, bringing the Caribbean to L.A.”

What do you think of Friday’s Fashion Bomber?

Hey guys!
We’re bringing back a tad of international flavor with Andrea, a Paris based stylist and blogger for the website Paris Most Wanted:

She says, “Mon style est vintage et féminin (My style is vintage and feminine).”


“…J’aime mixer les accessoires de marques avec des pièces vintage et parfois créer mes propres tenues. (I like to mix designer accessories with vintage pieces and sometimes make my own outfits.”


“Je me sens confortable dans n’importe quelle tenue du moment qu’elle colle à ma personnalité, je ne suis pas les tendances. (I feel comfortable in whatever I’m wearing at the moment as long as it reflects my personality. I don’t follow trends.)”

“Style speaks louder than fashion”
Oui Oui! Andrea is a fierce beauty and records her stylish escapades along with her buddy Sandy on their blog, Paris Most Wanted.

Check ’em out, you won’t be sorry!
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.

Asia from Philadelphia was brave enough to submit her pictures for Bombshell of the Day:
She described her style as, “Urban and chic,” and says, “Different defines a true fashionista!”
I love your last look, right down to your chic Chanel bag!

What do you guys 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.

Hey Hey!

Today we have blogger Danyell from San Francisco for our Bombshell of the Day:

She says, “I don’t have a description of my style, because everything I work can be stylish–even the ugliest garment.”

Cute!
Be sure to check out Danyell’s blog, www.caviardreamsbudget.onsugar.com.
What do you think of this California girl’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!

So today, in between showing my sister around all the touristy places in Paris, I met up with stylist extraordinaire Robert Verdi who’s in town with a few of his fabulous friends:

From Left: Robert, Jewelry Designer Luis Morais (www.luismorais.com), Moi, Robert Verdi.

We hung out on Avenue Montaigne, and I tagged along as they popped into Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Céline. We finished our fun day with a yummy lunch at L’Avenue (it’s a must stop if you’re ever in Paris).
It was super fun to hear about his newest projects, including his TV show on the Logo network and his cameos on Bravo’s Bethenny’s Getting Married.
If you don’t know about Robert, check out his website at www.robertverdi.com.

He is FABULOUS!!
Smootches!
PS Robert’s friend Luis Morais makes fantastic jewelry. He was rocking these droolworthy rings and I wanted to snatch them right off his fingers!

See his designs at www.luismorais.com and www.aloharag.com.

Reader Gina nominated her friend Nakira from Baltimore for Bombshell of the Day:

Gina says, “[Nakira] is a blogger and an aspiring fashion editor, who marches to her own beat when it comes to style.”

“… She loves vintage pieces, but her DIY consistently amazes me, like this purple toga dress (seen below) made just minutes before heading out. “

“You can check out more of Nakira’s ever-changing style at www.styleonawhim.com“

What a great way to end the week, huh? Nakira, you are positively lovely.

And I checked out her blog–it’s the bomb!
What do you think of today’s Bombshell?

Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature that showcases 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.

Reader Marie from Boston nominated her buddy Marsha for Fashion Bombshell of the Day:

She says, “She’s the epitome of classy and chic but simple! She knows how to take basic ensembles and spice them up with a signature accessory or flawless shoes.”

” Even on her casual days she looks fabulous!”

” With Marsha, style comes with ease… she always tells me it isn’t what you wear but how you wear it and how it makes you feel.”


“She’s truly a stylish beauty!”

Great pictures! Love your pink strapless with the zebra clutch. I’m a sucker for animal prints.

What do you think of today’s Bombshell?

Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature that showcases 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’s Bombshell is Peyton from Tennessee:

“My style is a mixture of Casual, Chic and Sexy,” she says, ” I am inspired by the character Carrie Bradshaw from the HBO original series Sex and the City because I love how her style expresses how she feels.”


” You won’t catch me without a pair of heels on, I love labels, but I am a fan of bargains and sales.”

“…In the day I am a dental assistant, so from 8am-5pm I’m wearing fashionable scrubs LOL, but later on I may don a pair of Christian Louboutin black patent leather pumps, with a black blazer, white tank and jeans, just to go grab a bite to eat or have a glass of wine at a bar. Tyra Banks says to never go out not looking paparazzi ready and that is what I do.”

Peyton also has a blog, www.peydayforpeyton.blogspot.com.
What do you think of her style?

Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature that showcases 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.