Get the Look: Claire’s 2019 Essence Festival Looks

Fashion Bomb Daily’s EIC Claire Sulmers was on the scene at the 2019 Essence Festival as she was one of the many special guests to host a fashion show, teach an Instagram master class, speak as a panelist, and more! She also got to enjoy the musical entertainment and get in on the epic fashion fun. As the EIC of Fashion Bomb Daily, Claire definitely put the “bomb” in her looks for her weekend at Essence Festivals.

Let’s take a moment to recap on some of her best looks from the weekend! Love what you see? You can get a similar look by shopping below each look.

Claire arrived at Essence Fest in a custom look by PaintedSwagg.

Claire beamed in a look by Silent Rebel look with Rory Rockmore earrings.
Claire sizzled under the Nola Sun in a custom London Couture top!
Claire rocked a look from our very own Fashion Bomb Daily shop designer, Sai Sankoh!
Claire kept it classy and chic in a L’Jai Amor look, styled by FASHART Styling.
Claire was spotted in another look from Fashion Bomb Daily Shop brand, Sai Sankoh.
Claire ended the weekend in a flirty Kele’s Kloset look paired with Tori Soudan heels!

Which was your favorite look worn by Claire from her weekend at Essence Festival? Don’t forget you can shop under each look and achieve a similar slay!

The Bomb Life: From Prancing In Fashion Bomb Daily Shop’s Very Own Sai Sankoh’s Leopard Dress, to Receiving An Award With Janell Stephens, Tami Roman + Mona Scott Young In One of Fashart’s Wicked Pattern Suits, Claire Continues to Stun for Essence Fest!

As the fun filled week of Essence Fest continues, our Editor-In-Chief Claire Sulmers stuns again for day 3 festivities! Which included the dynamic show Strut: The Fashion Experience, presented by @Epicdoesessence with Joi Williams. Of course fellow moguls were in attendance, one being curator and producer Princess Banton-Lofters from BravoTV, Claire sat alongside with for the show. 

I must say, having access to the most exclusive fashions that you handpicked yourself comes in handy. Because Claire definitely showed up and showed out in Fashion Bomb Daily Shop’s very own Sai Sankoh ‘Zemorah’ Leopard Dress for the occasion! If you haven’t been visiting the site for other bomb products, trust me you don’t want to miss out on other lovely styles and designers!

Captured w/ Alexis “Fly” Jones
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For Day 4, @Humanityofconnection for #Essencefest aided in connecting other powerful women and influencers to be honored by Camille Rose Naturals whose passions, leadership and influence, that helped push the culture forward, solidified their place in the industry.

Claire, who received her award with Camille Rose Naturel’s very own Janell Stephens, Tami Roman and Mona Scott Young, stunned in a printed suit and choker pulled by Christian Jay of Fashart. I’ll speak for everyone when I say such a suit is so worthy of raving over for the rest of the year. Congratulations are in order to all of the honorees and our Boss Lady that does it all, all the while looking completely bomb while doing it!

Photography by: Patrick Melon / Shaquille Dunbar

Meg “Thee Stallion” is Tres’ Magnifique in a Black & White Stripped Fashion Nova Short Suit Set in Paris

2019 is an exceptional year for women in so many ways. It is exciting to see the overdo recognition female boss ladies deserve. Hip hop has also birthed some amazing female MC’s that are on the rise this year. Meg “Thee Stallion” is among the list, taking rap by storm with her catchy, brave, bold lyrics and of course stylish looks. Fashion Bomb Daily noticed the Radial Rap Queen in black and white stripped shorts, with a matching chic blazer to compliment her look. Shop the outfit now on http://www.fashionnova.com.

When it comes to fashion you can’t go wrong with black and white. Whether it’s stripes, polka dots or even checkered print, this trend is timeless and classy. It can be worn from the office to a day party with ease. Add black and white to your style staples now. You will be glad you did. Need more style advice? Visit us now for your fashion fix athttp://www.fashionbombdaily.com.


The Bomb Life: Claire Sulmers at Essence Fest at Gucci Changemakers with June Ambrose & Bevy Smith + 4th of July with Angela Yee and more!

Captured w/ June Ambrose and Bevy Smith

Held from Thursday July 4th to Sunday July 8th, Essence has kicked off their Annual Essence Festival in sizzling hot New Orleans, LA for 2019! So of course our very own Editor-In-Chief Claire Sulmers had to strut through with proper representation. Let’s talk about the looks served!

Captured w/ Antoine Phillips and Kimberly Blackwell

For the start of festivities, Claire attended Essence Fest’s kick off party sponsored by Gucci’s Changemakers. The event served to highlight Gucci’s latest initiative to increase diversity and inclusion by sponsoring and grooming young talent through grants and sponsorships. It was a great time! During the course of the event, Claire mingled with fellow fashion pioneers June Ambrose, Bevy Smith, Antoine Phillips and Kimberly Blackwell in a custom suit by Painted Swagg. The beaming bright yellow ‘Sulmers’ suit from Painted Swagg’s ‘Aponte’ Collection, gave her a chic look with major sophistication for such an occasion. Although this custom look can only be pulled off by a lovely customer like no other, find a similar look here and here, Bombshells!

For look two worn at the #HumanityofConnection’s 4th of July event, Claire connected with friends while serving us a much more subtle moment. What an effortless look!

Photography by: Patrick Melon

Well known for their trendy athleisure attire, she still managed to spoof up her Champion ‘fit with modish bedazzled accents, made by Silent Rebel Clothing , and stunning jewelry by Rory Rockmore. Talk about bomb! But we honestly can’t expect anything less. Find a few signature champion pieces for a steal, bombers and bombshells, to get the look. Stay tuned for more exciting moments from the 2019 Essence Festival!

Captured w/ Jay McClain
Captured w/ Angela Yee, Miss Diddy, and Ingrid Best
Captured w/ Ms. Funky Dineva
Captured w/ Lisa Price
Captured w/ Goo Goo Atkins

Photography by: Summer Chamberlin / Patrick Melon

Celine Dion’s Best Style Moments from Paris Fall 2019 Couture Fashion Week

This past week, Paris hosted its Couture Fashion Week for Fall 2019 where all of the biggest editors, publications, fashionistas, and even celebrities were front row soaking in the newest couture pieces. Céline Dion was the talk of this Paris Fashion as she graced the biggest designer shows in absolutely fabulous looks. Styled effortlessly by Sydney Lopez and Pepe Muñoz, Céline Dion was the perfect muse for their glamorous fashion looks.

Let’s take a look at the Celine Dion’s best style moments from Paris Couture Week:

Céline wore Richard Quinn Spring 2019 while walking dogs. What an aesthetic!

Céline Dion was spotted in The Attico feather top paired with jeans, fur heels, and a Fendi bag while walking the streets of Paris.

Céline walked around Paris in a Chanel SS19 outfit, giving us flirty street style.

Céline wore a Vetements Spring 2020 RTW look while out during Paris Couture Fashion Week.

Céline was spotted in a Valentino Resort 2020 to the Valentino show!

Céline stepped out in Paris in a chic Ronald Van Der Kemp SS17 Couture look.

Céline Dion showed us some skin in a Off-White Spring 2020 look!

Céline Dion was a dream in Iris Van Herpen Spring 2019 Couture.

After going over these bomb looks, which was Celine look was your favorite?

Bomb Product of the Day: Reconstructed and Patchwork Pieces by Kyle James!

Only a bomb product can provide swag and the right kind of cool to both men and women styles. Designer Kyle James, with his clothing, has the special touch that you Bombers and Bombshells have got to check out!

Reconstructed pieces of mainly bandana patterns are patched together to provide a colorful jacket, so edgy and modishly done, you definitely won’t be playing it safe. Even better, the style of jackets are unisex. Some of his other reconstructed products are jeans, with his signature matching bandana pattern included that works perfectly for any street style intended for any said occasion. Not to mention his graphic tees with vintage aesthetics and reconstructed bags. Totally bomb, right?! Find all of his products for purchase, here

Meet Me at Essence Fest!! Claire Sulmers Events July 4th-7th

Hey there Bombers and Bombshells!

So you heard it here: I will be at Essence Fest for the festivities down in New Orleans this year!

I’m gearing up for fashion, food, and fun, all with that special N’Awlins twist.

I would tell you all that I have on my roster, but I don’t even know everything that’s on my plate! All I can say is that I will be super busy and booked!! Below are a few events that I’d love you to come to!

Only Friday, July 5th, I will be hosting and speaking on a panel for the Strut Nola Fashion Show:

There will be raffles, giveaways, and I will be speaking! Get your tickets at StrutNola.eventbrite.com.

I’ll also be participating on a panel on Saturday, July 6th with Alliance Bernstein called Reclaiming my Shine:

The networking reception will feature me, along with a host of inspiring Bombshells:

RSVP here.

Can’t make either? I will be super busy as the Social Media Ambassador for AT&T’s Humanity of Connection:

Follow all my #EssenceFest activities on @ClaireSulmers and of course @FashionBombDaily !

How The Celebrities Showed Their World Pride Through Fashion Featuring Billy Porter in Christian Siriano, Lady GaGa In Versace, Teyana Taylor in For The Stars Fashion House, and More!

NYC was full of life, fun, and rainbows this past weekend as everywhere you looked the streets were lit with rainbow fashions in support for World Pride as Pride Month was coming to a close. LGBTQIA+ members from all around were celebrating their pride and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots through festivities with friends but also through their dress. A few celebrities even got in on the fashion fun and celebrations including the glamorous cast of FX’s Pose, Teyana Taylor, Lady GaGa, and more!

Billy Porter graced NYC’s streets in a full look by Christian Siriano!
Alicia Keys showed her pride in a custom studded Stella McCartney jumpsuit.
MJ Rodriguez wore a full Moschino look for World Pride, styled by Darryl Glover.
Laverne Cox wore a Name Khan SS19 ensemble, styled by Christina Joy Pacelli.
Dominique T.A.R Jackson rocked a Greta Constantine dress adorned with a rainbow Pride-flag inspired sash.
Lady GaGa stunned in a custom rainbow Versace look for StoneWall Day in NYC. Shot by Jackson Lee for Getty
Kamala Harris celebrated World Pride in a rainbow bedazzled Levi’s jacket paired with white jeans.
Indya Moore rocked a shimmery Area dress for NYC’s Pride parade, styled by Ian Bradley!
Teyana Taylor delivered a performance for World Pride in a For the Stars Fashion House look, styled by Ej King.
Tamar Braxton and James Wright Chanel matched in Shawnte Elizabeth for Chicago Pride!

You Should Know: Shop Luxury for Less at Luxury Snob

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Luxury Snob is an online luxury consignment shop that offers 100% authentic luxury finds at great prices. Lynda O. founded the brand in 2013 with the goal of creating a “one stop shop for fashion lovers who love to enjoy shopping from the comfort of their home”. Lynda was fully aware of the fear consumers have with buying second hand luxury items with counterfeiting on the rise. To bestow confidence and trust in customers, Luxury Snob goes through a series of authenticity tests which is completed by the company’s Director of Authentication & Brand Compliance. They also do not accept counterfeit items of any kind.

Now, Luxury Snob has over 300K followers on Instagram with a thriving customer base of luxury lovers. As for the company’s product selections, the choices are high-end and endless. I am talking everything from classic quilted Chanel bags to red bottom Louboutins with savings ranging from $100 to nearly $2,000 on select items…you can’t beat that. I even spy a few favorites myself…I see you, Dior Dway Mules.

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Fashion Bomb Daily Shop Products That’ll Give You A Stylish Fourth Of July Look

Happy July, Bombers and Bombshells! In just two days, we will be celebrating a national holiday: the Fourth of July. You may be going out with friends, BBQ’ing with family, or participating in other festive activities. But, the real question is…do you know what you are wearing? No need to panic. Fashion Bomb Daily’s very own online shop has some stylish fashions that’ll surely have you looking bomb for whatever plans you have.

Go Bold or Go Home

Prefer to step outside the box with your look? You can’t go wrong with Sai Sankoh’s pieces. Sai Sankoh’s Gita Printed Pants can be paired with the matching Khaleesi Goddess Kaftan or simply wore alone with either a red, white, or blue top. The India Monae brand will also give you a daringly stylish look with its embellished denim jackets, available in white denim or regular denim. Pair with white denim pants or shorts along with sandals and let the jacket speak for itself.

Accessorize It

Keep it subtle and show your holiday spirit with some of our Fashion Bomb Daily Shop accessories! It’ll be hot and the sun will be out, so keep your eyes shielded with our Nroda At Your Best Blue Shield Sunglasses. Fanny packs are lifesavers when out with friends as they keep your belongings safe and close to you at all times. Cop our newly added Tosha Blue Embellished Waist Bag. Available in also red and white, this bag is very versatile as it can be used a clutch, belt bag, or shoulder bag. You can also be stylish for the holiday with jewelry pieces like our Dominique Renee Karma Earrings or the Money Mouth earrings. Wear with an updo or pulled back hairstyle to show off these bomb pieces.

Keep It Classic

Keep a classic, comfortable look for a BBQ or cookout with shorts or jeans and a tee! Choose from our distressed LTD Creations Claire Shorts or the best-selling Claire Jeans and pair with our white Dean of Fashion Thicker Than A Snicker Tee or our blue “Black Vogue” NFW Spring 2019 Special Edition Tee. Maybe you are a lover of white jeans for summer? We even have our white Rayar Rare Rips Jeans which are distressed with gold chain detailing for a stylish edge.

Fashion Bomb Daily always has you covered with fashion news, events, and even shopping. Enjoy the holiday!