We are now on Day 5 of the hustle and bustle of New York Fashion Week! Our Editor-In-Chief, Claire Sulmers closed out the weekend with a fun-filled brunch and after party at Caribbean Social in Brooklyn. Bombers and bombshells showed out in their flyest fashion week looks before hitting the shows. There was even a special appearance by Elle Varner, who popped in to hang out!

We caught up with some of our readers about their style and the exciting fashion week shenanigans!

Wardrobe stylist, @kidear came to kick it outfitted in a suede bomber and a matching fedora.

What makes your Fashion Bomb? 

My fashion is bomb because it’s an expression of my personality. It’s classy, but exudes confidence. 

What do you spend the most on when shopping? 

I spend the most on accessories. I love a nasty label on my feet [laughs], paired with a sick bag and some chic jewelry. 

Come through black and white! @ourcloset1119 kept it casual and cute in a black and white ensemble featuring a mini Louis Vuitton bag.

Who is your celebrity style inspiration? 

At this moment I will go with Cardi B. I love the fact that she can wear high and low fashion and make it effortlessly look great. 

What are 5 words to describe your style?

Edgy, Trendy, Bold, Modern, and Simple

For her rainy day style, @mariedriven stopped by to sip and brunch in a vintage coat, denim and a camouflage hat. Cute!

What do you love about fashion week? What do you hate? 

What I love about fashion week is you never know what to expect. People get really creative in adding their own spin to fashion. What I hate about fashion week is that the shows are not what they used to be. I feel like fashion week has been watered down. 

What show are you most excited for? 

I’m excited for the VFiles show–they’re a creative bunch! 

The outerwear was on fire at the soirée! Bombshell, @fetchxlysh was clad in a trench coat and accessorized with a statement ‘Go For It’ scarf and pink bag.

What makes your style bomb?

What makes my style is that I don’t put myself in a box! I love doing the most with colors, prints and textures. Even my “dress down” looks are extra! I’m a lively, personable individual and it shows in my style. 

What’s your favorite part of Fashion Week?

My favorite part about fashion week has been the people and seeing everyone show their personality through their looks and just owning it in full confidence. Also the networking that is done has been fabulous and refreshing!

We loved catching up with readers over the weekend! Stay tuned to more street style and interviews as fashion week winds down this week.

Be sure to catch our Editor-In-Chief at Conversations with Claire next month!

Which bomber or bombshell had your favorite look?

Photos by Jaelin McGull

Happy Monday!

Today’s Fashion Bombshell of the Day is Jamilah from Harlem, NYC.

She writes, “My style is best described as a tomboy but still in a very girly form TOMGIRL.”

“My style is inspired by some of Harlem’s finest. Harlem taught me how to dress.”

”Some days I feel inspired by dapper dan some days I feel real inspired by the diplomats and when I’m feeling girly and stylish I get super inspo from kelis to June Ambrose. Style should be expressive and every time I’m heading out my mood is always reflected by my outfit and hair.”

View more looks below!

      Love it, Jamilah! Such edgy yet adorable looks!

Learn more about this Bombshell on Instagram @jamilahg.

What do you think?

What do you think of Jamilah from Harlem?

HOT! SHE’S A BOMBSHELL!

NICE STYLE, BUT NOT QUITE A BOMBSHELL

SOME HITS, SOME MISSES

NOT GOOD, BUT NOT BAD

HMM…NAH!

 

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Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-10 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 5-10 different outfits (no collages) to Bombshell@FashionBombDaily.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.

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Last season, Philipp Plein’s show broke the internet with a hot strut on the runway by Teyana Taylor and performances by Future, Nicki Minaj, Yo Gotti, 21 Savage, and more. This season it was a futuristic Winter Wonder land on night 3 of New York Fashion Week as guests arrived to the industrial Brooklyn Navy Yard. Greeted by massive foil structures, faux snowflakes on the ground, and falling snow it was an exciting experience. The show opened with a bang featuring a performance by Rich the Kid rapping his hit song ‘New Freezer’ which has recently had social media in a frenzy followed by an opening walk from a Philipp Plein text logo emblazoned robot alongside Victoria’s Secret model Irina Shayk.

The designer took a sporty chic approach this season introducing luxury ski trip attire including ombré fur coats, knee high fur boots, floor length metallic puffer coats, and men’s shearling jackets to name few. The looks were accessorized with crystal embellished ski googles and bags. Winter skiwear was taken to another level.

There was a bit of ’60s inspiration with bold voluminous bump hairstyles in an array of colors on the snow adorned runway.

A lot of diversity was seen throughout the runway including a model wearing her hijab, a man running with prosthetic legs, and multiple ethnicities. Christian Combs , Cordell C. Broadus and Jerrika Karlae were amongst some of the celeb models who slayed their respective looks.

Like previous seasons, there were skulls and a flash of the Playboy logo on some of the clothes. However, Philipp Plein’s name was embellished on most of the lust worthy gear.

The show closed with a shift in clothing from sporty to dapper as a few men hit the runway in tailored suits and chic winter jackets.

The Plein experience is always an entertaining one. For the finale, the models danced under the huge ‘PP’ spaceship housed in the middle of the space while Migos closed the show with their mega hit  ‘Motorsport.’ The trio ended the show in true Philipp Plein fashion and the after party commenced. Epic!

Thoughts?

Photos: Getty Images

Bibhu Mohapatra’s Fall 2018 collection was inspired by Francesco Clemente’s portraits from the film ”Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens . The presentation explored the unusual relationship between Miss Havisham and her adopted daughter Estella through the impassioned color palette of plum, fuchsia, & merlot just to name a few.

 

Award winning fashion journalist Constance White recently unleashed, How to Slay, a book documenting African-American style through the twentieth century, with a focus on the last 4 decades.

The book overflows with scintillating photos and smart writing, highlighting trendsetters and tastemakers including Michelle Obama, Rihanna, Jay Z, Pharrell Williams, and more. According to Rizzoli, “The book explores the cultural underpinnings of Black trends that have become so influential in mainstream popular culture and a bedrock of fashion vernacular today. A preponderance of Black musicians, who for decades have inspired trends and transformed global fashion, are featured and discussed, while a diverse array of topics are explored—hats, hair, divas, the importance of attitude, the use of color, ’60s style, the influence of Africa, and the beauty of black skin.”

White adds, “With this book, I seek to document and represent how Black style is put together and worn, how it is presented, and how it has influenced fashion in ways both large and incremental. My intention was not to make a comprehensive or definitive volume; it is meant to be a fun, informative, and entertaining journey through Black style.”

I can’t wait to get my copy!
Get yours here. What do you think?

Happy Saturday bombers and bombshells! We are back and better than ever with the looks of the week based on your likes on Instagram. In preparation for fashion week whether it was street style or red carpet looks, our favorite celebs kept the heat coming. Let’s get into this chic contenders of the last 7 days!

 

1. Taraji P. Henson in David Koma: 31,778 Likes

   

   We can always count of Taraji to turn heads on the red carpet! She attended the amfAR Gala in a deep plunging gown by David Koma. The embellished dress had burnt orange and silver details with a small, but just enough train. Not to mention, Taraji’s hair cut and color was the perfect accessory for this look!
2. Jhene Aiko in Balenciaga: 30,518 Likes

   

   The songstress kept it chill in London clad in a Balenciaga logo sweater paired with YSL boots. Jhene’s bold shaped sunnies added even more chicness to this simplistic, yet bomb look. This is the perfect way to rock the oversized sweater look. Simply fly, Jhene!
3. Kelly Rowland in Versace: 20, 222 Likes 

   

   Hello, Kelly! We don’t see Ms. Rowland much, but when we do she always has an effortless vibe about her. She stepped out casually in Australia outfitted in a Versace button down, cut off shorts, and Adidas. She accessorized with aviator sunnies and her long, curly tresses blew in the wind. Kelly makes it look easy, for sure!
4. Kourtney Kardashian in Balenciaga: 19,370

   

   The New York City streets were a runway for Kourtney Kardashian last weekend, as she brought Penelope and North West to the city for some fun. She hit the streets in a Balenciaga cropped shearling patched leather jacket. I think we can all agree that this coat alone is a look! She paired it with plaid pants and a mini Louis Vuitton purse. Kourt always kills it!
5. Ciara in Uel Camilo: 18,850 Likes 

   

   Cici hit the NFL honor red carpet in a sheer Uel Camilo gown, showing lots of skin – in a classy way, of course! From the cleavage, to the red lip, to the double bun hairstyle; Ciara did everything right with this look. Gorgeous from head to toe!

Which look was your favorite?

Photos by Getty and Shutterstock

Welcome to the New Fashion Bomb Daily!
As I wrote on The Bomb Life, I wanted to take some time off from the day to day grind of running FBD, give it a bit of a facelift, and come back with the heat! What do you think?

I decided to launch just in time for #NYFW, which kicked off a few days ago. I’ve been busy as ever, popping by shows and living The Bomb Life! Yesterday, I interviewed T.I., said hey to June Ambrose, Ty Hunter, and Jay Alexander at the Concept Korea show, then popped by Philipp Plein’s house for a private dinner (#nobigdeal)!

At any rate, after OVER 10 years of running FBD, I felt like it was time for a shift. On the site, we’ll be focusing on the stuff you guys love, like Bombshell of the Day and Bomb Product, but will also be giving you more substance than what you can find on Instagram. Think thought pieces, interviews, and more.
I thank you all for rocking with us this long! We might take a break, but we #cantstopwontstop.

Smootches!
*For #NYFW Day 2, I wore a checked blazer and skirt from Zara, a Duckie Confetti coat, Balenciaga boots, and Gucci sunglasses from Specs New York.

Hot! or Hmm..?

The Black Panther red carpet bowed last night in LA, with a series of scintillating stars in eye catching ensembles.
From Janelle Monae in Christian Siriano to Lupita Nyong’o in Atelier Versace to the stunning Angela Bassett in Naeem Khan, the carpet overflowed with style and beauty. But where were the black designers?

Underneath a picture of Issa Rae (who looked lovely in Rosie Assoulin), @Jennay.Jenean remarked, “So no Black Designers (African or African-American) were tapped by any folks to make these clothes for the BLACK PANTHER premiere. #WeGottaDoBetter.” @K_Joi_S added, “I noticed that. It’s disappointing.” Indeed. In this era of the black renaissance and #blackexcellence, wouldn’t it be fitting to show love to black fashion at the Premiere of the first Marvel Movie with a primarily Black Cast?
In case stylists and celebs scrambled to come up with gowns befitting of the carpet, behold 10+ black designers they can tap for the next go round.

1. Lisa Folawiyo of Jewel by Lisa

Nigerian Designer Lisa Folawiyo’s garments incorporate West African ankara print, uplifted by ornate adornments.

Each piece is hand woven and embellished–a time intensive process that contributes to the brand’s design integrity.

2. Azede Jean Pierre

Haitian American designer Azede Jean Pierre focuses on whimsical frocks that incorporate unique silhouettes and colors.

And industry darling, Azede’s dresses have been worn by Solange Knowles, Michelle Obama, and more.

3. Maki Oh

Lagos, Nigeria based designer Maki Oh deftly mixes textures and fabrications, playing with abstract prints and patterns.

4. LaQuan Smith

Though he’s more known for his PVC, vinyl, and sheer dresses beloved by the Kardashians, Nicki Minaj, and Rihanna, American designer LaQuan Smith has more in his design repertoire.

His most recent lookbook features dresses with laser cut outs and gold pants that would look brilliant at any premiere.

5. Andrea Iyamah

Andrea Iyamah burst onto the scene with swimwear, but is now making her mark with monochromatic pieces boasting cut outs, pintucks, and flared hems.

6. Grey Projects

With the tagline, African Clothes designed with love in Lagos, Grey Projects features a mixture of everyday and red carpet ready wear.

7. IAMSIGO

Based between Nigeria, Ghana, and France, I.AM.ISIGO is a fashion label that melds African sensibility with a bold yet minimal design aesthetic.

8. David Tlale

South African fashion designer David Tlale’s work has been featured at Capetown Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, and Paris Fashion Week. His collection incorporates simple tones and metallics: think white and black with punches of silver and gold.

9. Sergio Hudson

American designer Sergio Hudson’s pieces are simple yet stunning, and stand out due to bright colors, draping, and superior attention to detail.

10. Jerome Lamaar

Bronx born Jerome Lamaar moonlighted at Baby Phat before launching his eponymous line. Though he does more custom orders, his pieces tend to incorporate sequins and avant garde silhouettes.

11. Bishme Cromartie

Self taught designer Bishme Cromartie offers an artful take on gowns: think gathered sleeves and elongated hems.

12. Duro Olowu

Industry veteran Duro Olowu is known for his punchy mixed prints in bright colors, any of which would have looked fabulous on the purple carpet for last night’s premiere.

13. Off White by Virgil Abloh

Though Mr. Abloh is more known for his luxury streetwear, he still has a few pieces that could rip any red carpet.

14. Balmain

Last but not least is Balmain the only European luxury house helmed by a black designer. If stars were wearing Versace and Viktor & Rolf, they surely could have found something from Balmain that suited their fancy.

There are so many other young designers I have personally worn, including Shades of Shea, Marquette 21, and Claude Michelle who would have been happy to have a shot.

Not to mention designers like Tracy Reese, Public School, Helmut Lang as seen by Shawn Oliver, B. Michael America, Kevan Hall, and more who undoubtedly would have been overjoyed to create something custom.
Let’s do better in 2018!
What do you think?

Ever wonder how some of your favorite fashionistas put colors together to create eye-catching and fabulously colorful outfits? Well so does Fashion Bombshell Kendra who wrote in asking, “As a recessionista engineer, I cannot afford to buy a new wardrobe for the spring/summer. I have great pieces in my wardrobe already so I want to know how to make the most of my wardrobe by playing around with different color combinations. My mom gave me a color wheel as a gift. Unfortunately, I can’t seem to get it right…”

“…Can you please provide tips on how to combine colors for clothes? I saw the awesome post about color combos for makeup featuring Nicki Minaj. I would love to do the same with clothes. For instance, in a recent post Elise Neal wore a fuchsia dress and carried a blue clutch. The fuchsia and blue colors look great together! I would never know to do that. Also, are there certain rules for accessories?

Hey Kendra!

The color wheel is an excellent wardrobe tool! In fact it was one of the first things I learned about back when I studied Image Consulting at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Figuring it out isn’t too complicated. Here’s a quick breakdown:

You can make the following combos using the color wheel as your guide:

1. Colors directly next to each other (i.e. yellow and yellow-orange; yellow and yellow-green; violet and blue-violet, etc.)
2. Colors that form right (90 degree) angles with each other (i.e. yellow and red-orange; blue and violet-red; green and orange, etc.)
3. Colors directly across from each other (i.e. yellow and violet; blue and orange; red and green, etc.)
4. Colors that form a T (i.e. blue, orange, and violet-red; yellow, violet, and red-orange; yellow, blue-green, and red-orange, etc.)
5. Colors that form an X (i.e. blue, orange, violet-red, and yellow, violet, blue-green, and red-orange, etc.)

Since brown is a neutral, it will go with virtually any color on the color wheel. I love to pair a chocolate brown with cobalt blue or fuchsia or bright red—such a fun and bold combo. Of course white, black, and the hues of blue found in denim are also neutrals that go with just about anything.

Colors that are a part of a “color family” also apply. So for instance, you can substitute pink with red and still be able to pull off the combos based on the color wheel (i.e. we see that blue and red form a right angle with each other–then in Elise Neal’s outfit she wore fuchsia and cobalt blue). Get it? Good.

As for accessories, I’m definitely not a fan of colored jewelry or belts, but go crazy with colored hats, bags, shoes, or scarves. When choosing jewelry, pair gold (or gold-toned) jewelry with your warm colored outfits. Warm colors have a yellow, gold, or orange undertone to them. Wear silver (or silver-toned) jewelry with your cool colored outfits. Cool colors have a blue, pink, or red undertone to them. Since colors are broken down by hue, temperature, intensity, and tone any single hue can be either warm or cool. Just look at the undertones.

You can also use the color wheel when coming up with color combinations for your makeup. It can help you decide which makeup color to wear so that you don’t match your eyeshadow with your outfit. Check out how Rihanna paired gorgeous purple eyeshadow with her red frock:

And there you go—a breakdown of how to use color combinations to spruce up your wardrobe. You’ll be looking more fab in no time.

~Danielle