Didn’t I tell ya we had a lot of Bombshell goodness going on?
Today Tayo, owner of online vintage store Tembis Boutique (www.tembisboutique.com), blesses us with a few pictures of her singular style.
She says, “I like to mix and match!!!”
She continues, “Location: Chi City! Where if the devil wears prada, Adam & Eve wear nada, Chi City is in between in way more fresher!”
Sigh, I love that Kanye line:)
Um, Ms. Tayo, please tell me that pink genie jumpsuit is still available at your online store! I’m about to go check it on out! In my opinion, you are super fly. Loving that first shot!
What do you think, Bombshells?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature that showcases the singular style and flair of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, and Fashion Bombshell of the Day Picture to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.
We’ve got a ton of Fashion Bombshell goodness stored up! Today we have a snap of Whitney from Atlanta:
She says, “This was taken in Puerto Rico for my bff’s born day. I searched high and low for the perfect PR clubbin’ ‘fit. How’d I do?”
Cute! I’m a member of the bright color club and I love a strapless dress. Work!
What do you guys think?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature that showcases the singular style and flair of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, and Fashion Bombshell of the Day Picture to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.
Today we have a bit of Middle America fabulousness with Boz from Minnesota!
The blogging fashionista says, “My style is grungy & rocker…”
” At times I add subtle hints of architecturally feminine pieces…”
“… As a homage to my heritage I also love to incorporate a lot of tribal accessories.”
Our Bombshells typically skew towards girly, so it’s refreshing to see someone with a decidedly ‘grunge’ style. I think it works for you!
Boz is also a blogger as well. Check her out at www.fat-tah.blogspot.com.
What do you guys 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, and Fashion Bombshell of the Day Picture to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.
Today we have a submission from a former internship contestant, Suzy from Orlando, Florida:
She says, “I’m still a faithful reader of The Fashion Bomb!”
“Here I have compiled a few different looks from the past couple of weeks.”
Very cute looks, Suzy. Especially loving that Glamour shot in your first pic!
What do you guys think of young Suzy’s style?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature that showcases the singular style and flair of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, and Fashion Bombshell of the Day Picture to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.
Bombshell submissions have been rolling on in, and today I’m happy to feature reader Mikele from Oakland, California:
She says, “I’m Mikele from Oakland, CA! I’m 29 going on 22, and a mother of one.”
“…I’d describe my style as California cool with a little bit of sexy edge…”
“…I usually keep it pretty simple by mixing and matching solid colors.”
“…Hope you enjoy!”
Girlfriend, you are working it! Though your style is simple and understated, you bring everything to life with great accessories, bold confidence, and a great smile.
What do you guys 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, and Fashion Bombshell of the Day Picture to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.
This week, stylista Nicki from Miami sent in her fabulous pics for our Bombshell of the Day feature:
She took this pic on New Year’s Eve and says, “I’ve been a fan of your site for over a year now…Love it!”
Thanks! And you’re working your trapeze sparkle dress and peep toe sandals.
What do you think of Nicki’s style?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature that showcases the singular style and flair of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, and Fashion Bombshell of the Day Picture to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.
Our Fashion Bombshell pix have slowed down to a trickle…!
But Anneka represented for our first Bombshell of 2010 in this cute embellished black dress and suede thigh high boots:
She says, “This is my style hope u love it!”
We love everyone with the confidence to submit a hot picture. Very cute.
What do you guys think?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature that showcases the singular style and flair of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, and Fashion Bombshell of the Day Picture to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.
I’m partying it up with some friends here à Paris. What are you guys getting into?
With the New Year comes New Year’s Resolutions and we at the Fashion Bomb definitely want to step it up in 2010!
Before I launch into my resolutions, however, let’s take a quick look at my goals from last year:
1. Dress like Carine Roitfeld of French Vogue (Still a work in progress, but I’m getting there!)
2. Read more Fashion Literarature (I keep Phaidon’s Fashion Book by my bedside)
3. Continue to Expand the Fashion Bomb (Yup. Redesign Down, Server Transfer Happening this Weekend!)
That’s it!
My eyes always on the prize, here are my fashion resolutions for ’10.
1. Take more fashion risks
I’ll admit, I’m a conservative Suzy, and had to force myself to stop buying J.Crew blazers, skinny jeans, and button downs last year! Though I tend to go for a classic look, I realize I have the freedom to get it poppin’ with vintage, cool shades, and much more. I live in the capital of fashion and am finally going to take advantage and try some hot trends. As Coco Chanel once said, “You live but once, you might as well be amusing.” Stay tuned!
2. Switch up my hairstyle
I started out red, went for blond, faded to black, and now I am bored. I don’t think I’m going to go for shaved sides, but maybe I’ll tip my toe back into some color or learn how to sweep my locks into different styles (I have no idea how to do this!). If anything, I’m sure I can experiment with hats, headbands, or clips. Mamma needs a change!
3. Get my travel on
France is super close to a host of other countries in Europe and Africa, so I need to get moving! Though I dipped into London and Corsica last year (and went back home dozens of times), I’m itching to see more of the world and continue to fine tune my global sense of fashion and style.
4. Continue to Expand the Fashion Bomb!
As we mentioned here, 2009 was a great year, but we still have a ways to go! With more international fashion weeks (Milan and London, here we come!), posts, and celeb interviews, hopefully your faithful FBomb can climb that Style 9 list from #83 to top 10! If you have any suggestions on how we can do this, leave a comment.
That does it for me!
What are some of your New Year’s Fashion Resolutions?
Smootches!
*Have a safe, wonderful, fun-filled New Years! Vuitton and I will be off starting tomorrow, and the site will be transferring to a new server this weekend. We’ll be back and ready to boogie on Monday!
As the end of 2009 draws nigh, most of us probably have an idea of what we want our New Years resolutions to be.
Whether it’s to lose those extra Christmas dinner pounds or to make our lives more eco-friendly, we’re all contemplating how we can improve our states of being come 2010.
However, in true Fashion Bomb style, I’ll be looking at this from a sartorial point of view.
1. Wear suits
I work at a bank during the day as a teller, and we’re not required to wear suits. Just a dress shirt, dress pants, and a necktie. But I figured that I should get my grown man on in the new year and invest in quality, but affordable suits for work, as well as for the weekends. You never know what’s gonna pop up, and you wanna look good in case something does.
2. Get an iPhone
Believe it or not, fashion and technology go hand in hand. And the war that went on in my head for the past 5 or so months has finally come to a screeching halt. I’ve decided to get an iPhone over a Blackberry. I just appreciate the duality involved in having a phone that can store copious amounts of music instead of having a cell phone and an iPod. In 2010, let’s just kill two birds with one stone…figuratively of course. We don’t want PETA to come a-knockin’:)
3. Casual Trousers
Everyone loves a great jean with a great fit. But casual trousers can refine a look without seeming too pretentious. And to make it more casual without losing the sophistication, they can be paired with a pair of crisp white or gray sneakers.
And lastly,
4. Donate!
I recently cleaned out my closet and separated the things that I don’t wear anymore from the things I do, and wound up with a ton of things to donate. It’s always good to spread some cheer, even after the holidays. And it’ll definitely make you feel better to know that you helped someone. Plus, the closet space will surprise you.
Regular Guest Blogger Danielle from the Style and Beauty Doctor has a few Beauty Resolutions as well!
Enjoy!
***************************************************************************************** It’s that time of year again! The time of year where I start poking at my belly to assess how many pounds I need to pledge to lose by spring and finally start looking at those Facebook pics where someone tagged me looking less than stellar to pick apart my appearance. To get my beauty on this year, I’ve made the following two resolutions: 1. Grow long, thick, beautiful Oprah hair.
Sure, it takes a village to get the ‘O’ primped and ready to infiltrate your television sets, but whether your hair is relaxed or natural, there are some inexpensive and easy things you can do at home to do right by your ‘do. Moisture, protein, and staying away from heat are three.
Following in the footsteps of the legions of internet hair care pros, I moisturize my hair like I’m going to be singing back-up for Ashford and Simpson. As you know, our hair can be very dry–especially when you use chemicals like permanent hair dyes and relaxers. Hair that is too dry will eventually break and there goes your growth *sigh*. Properly moisturizing your hair (particularly the ends since it’s the oldest hairs on our head) helps to avoid breakage and retain length. Daily moisturizing (I like Luster’s S-Curl Activator Moisturizer–yes, you read that correctly–because it really gives my hair the moisture it needs, and no, it won’t give you an s-curl) and weekly deep conditioning (Nexxus Humecrtress is one of my favorites) are definite musts.
Now before going all “Jermaine Jackson” with the moisturizer—make sure you also give your hair protein treatments (Phyto Specific Vital Creme Bath makes my hair super shiny and healthy, but also try Aphogee Intensive Two Minute Reconstructor or Nexxus Emergencee). Too much moisture can have a similarly negative effect on the hair that not enough moisture does. Excess moisture can make the hair too soft and weak, causing it to break as well. You’ll know your hair needs a protein treatment if when wet the hair feels “gummy” and immediately breaks when you tug on a small section. Making the right balance between moisture and protein calls for you to have a close relationship with your hair since not all hair care regimens work for everyone.
Heat on our hair can be like that one girlfriend you have who talks about you behind your back, but lends you her Gucci pumps. Limiting the amount of heat you use on your hair (in conjunction with moisture and protein treatments) will allow you to retain more length. Try letting your hair air-dry (I wash my hair at night and then wet wrap it while secured under a silk scarf as I sleep and it’s dry in the morning) or if you’re not ready to forego heat styling, go for a roller-set which helps to distribute heat evenly throughout your hair as opposed to a blow dryer. Try to limit your use of curling irons and flat irons to a bare minimum. If you wrap your hair at night after a fresh roller-set, you can keep your curls for up to a week. Or try pin curls (roll your hair like you would if you were wearing curlers and secure the roll with a bobby pin then remove the pins after some time).
Lady O says she wears braids and weaves at times to keep her real hair healthy. If you have extra disposable income and love to switch your hairstyle often, that might be the perfect option for you. Just don’t forget your real hair underneath needs moisture, protein, and several vacations from heat.
2. Get the hands of a pampered housewife.
I’ll admit it–I have ashy hands. Yes, my face will be beat to the gods, but if you look down at my hands, chances are they’ll look like I’ve been boxing with rocks. I’m a germaphobe and work a day job in an industry where shaking hands is a constant so I wash my hands about a million times a day. And then I don’t always remember to moisturize my hands. And that my friends, spells T-R-O-U-B-L-E.
OK—and I have another confession–I don’t always remember to remove nail polish chips from my hands. Living a busy lifestyle called for me to drop somethingfrom my routine. But in 2010, I pledge to always have a manicure. Whether it be a quick DIY or a salon manicure (like the fab lace manicure shown below created by celeb manicurist Elle), my hands will no longer look like I stuck them in a pencil sharpener.
To keep my hands super soft in 2010, at least twice a week, I vow to slather them in Vaseline and cover them with gloves overnight. I also vow to remember to moisturize them after my OCD hand-washings. And if I can’t get to a salon, I will manicure my own hands with long-lasting nail polish like the ones from the Sephora for OPI collection (shown below).
That’s it for me—beautiful hair and soft hands will definitely take me far in 2010. But what about you? What are some of your Beauty Resolutions for 2010?
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Danielle, you are hilarious! That Ashy Larry picture *killed* me. Dead.
But good beauty resolutions!
What are yours Beauty Bombshells?
