So I’m in London for Cocktails with Claire U.K. (Get your tickets at PopFresh.Eventbrite.co.uk)!
Yes, I hopped on a British Airways flight and should be resting, but am wide awake, tapping away. It will take me a while to get over the Jet Lag, but I’d figured I’d use this time to update The Bomb Life! Before I left for London, I had a book signing at the Just Bobbi shop on the first floor of Lord & Taylor!
Lots of fly Bombers and Bombshells stopped by, including Carmen Lilly, Alishia Crutchfield, Arnold Milfort, Efe Tommy, and Ty Hunter!
I also met lots of new readers. It was fun and fabulous! And now, my book is available at a retail store. You can stop by Lord & Taylor at 424 5th Avenue in New York and get a signed copy of my book at the Just Bobbi store! How cool!
Beyonce has a thing for House of CB! She’s worn the affordable brand for many occasions, and even hit up the Diamond Ball last night in New York in a $165 Serafina dress by the brand:
She added doses of glamour with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and $795 Giuseppe Zanotti platform sandals. Jay Z looked dapper himself in a Burberry tux.
Her dress skims the frame and features a high slit.
The velvet, leather, and satin sandals are set on a sturdy platform to balance the towering block heel.
Mixing high and low? I like it!
Get Bey’s dress here and her shoes at Net a Porter.
What do you think?
This week was loaded with tons of fashionable events; consuming calendars with show after show. Towards the tail end, celebs convened for Rihanna’s 3rd annual Diamond Ball. Not to be a spoiler, but this weeks heavy hitters, based on your most liked looks on Instagram, were remnants of the high profile event. Shall we?
As the guest of honor for her 3rd annual Diamond Ball, Rihanna was a stunner in an all black Ralph and Russo high/low gown showcasing her gorgeous legs. Always one to make a statement, Riri went with dark bold makeup so not to soften her look, and give it more umph! Can you imagine her statuesque frame as she sashayed in the room commanding the train of the gown as it followed suit? This was a great take on the classic all black.
Hello again, to Cardi B for the third week in a row. Though she didn’t make first place, she is not far behind coming in second. We’ve seen Cardi B in a plethora of styles. Again, she has proven with this look at this years’ Diamond Ball that she is fit to be in any room. I am in awe of the versatility and evolution of her style. In one weeks’ time she went from trekking through NYFW in haute street styles to looking like Cinderella in a magnificent pastel gown by Christian Siriano! There is not a thing she cannot rock. Go, Cardi!
Of course Tyra made this list! She looked like a goddess in this Stello gown at America’s Got Talent. One thing for sure, is that Stello delivers when it comes to sensuality. The 3D sheer number left nothing to the imagination. Tyra’s blonde curly tresses laid beautifully against the luxurious threads. She owned the stage with his one!
We’re still here for the atypical shirt/shirt dress trend. Lil Mama aka Niatia Kirkland showed out at Phillip Plein’s show in a Apartmento 03 striped shirt dress. Just the right ‘fit to attend an unconventional designers show. Garments are not the only things that pull a look together; it must be replete with hair and make-up, which is exactly what took this look to the next level. Simple yet fierce!
Sevyn was as sweet as could be in a Johnathan Simkai jumpsuit, which I’m sure most thought was a two piece (myself included). The camel colored bottoms were the perfect tones to wear for Fall. The beauty of fashion week is that you’re able to play with different styles throughout the week that may or may not be your typical. That’s just what Miss Sevyn Streeter did this week. The switch up never hurt nobody!
Rihanna showed them on both men and women with neon PUMA logo ribbons for FENTY x PUMA.
Fenty favorite Matthew Adams Dolan showed them with floppy brims in solids and stripes—paired with oversized, button-front shirts and cargo mini skirts.
Rosie Assoulin accented red carpet-ready gowns, party-worthy crop tops, and dramatic, floor-grazing skirts with the timeless hat.
Hellessy also showcased the style with graphic t-shirts, functional striped trousers, and sultry dresses.
Rihanna has worn bucket hats religiously throughout the years, so we aren’t surprised that she created her very own this season.
And how could we forget icons LL Cool J and Run DMC who made the style legendary in the 80’s.
Our favorite celebs joined at Cipriani Wall Street for Rihanna’s 3rd Annual Diamond Ball benefitting the Clara Lionel Foundation. It was the ball’s first time on the East Coast, and the stars came to shine! Here’s who we spied at the star-studded event.
The woman of the evening! Rihanna has been on a winning streak with the launch of Fenty Beauty following her Fenty X Puma Spring/Summer ’18 collection, and days later she hosted her 3rd annual Diamond Ball looking gorgeous in an all black high-low Ralph & Russo gown.
Cardi B arrived serving Cinderella vibes in Christian Siriano.
When he’s not on the field, he’s somewhere in a dapper suit! Victor Cruz didn’t disappoint in Gucci.
Hello curves! Lala is known to sparkle when she attends a Red Carpet event, she flaunted her curves in Youseff Al Jasmi.
Future rocked all black Dior Homme from head to toe as he posed on the Red Carpet with his shades.
Lil’ Kim channeled sexy vibes in her mini Balmain dress and thigh high boots for the ball.
Emily Ratajkowski showed up simple and chic in vintage Chanel! What better way to attend the Diamond Ball?
It was all about feathers for EJ Johnson as he arrived with satin pants and ombré feathers.
Thugga, where you been? Young Thug kept it classic in a white and black Dior Homme look showing off his tatted up arms.
Gayle King was a color block queen in her gown!
Imaan Hamman clearly came to slay! I don’t know what I love better, her sexy red Brandon Maxwell dress or natural curls.
Petra Nemcova looked angelic is her all white Cristina Ottaviano gown and silver accessories. Her hairstyle went perfect with this look!
All week we have been discovering London Bombshells and Bombers to help kick off Cocktails With Claire London Edition. The day is almost here, so purchase your tickets before they’re all gone!
Today’s Bomber is Karlmond from London.
Karlmond was discovered on Tumblr mrboystyle.com and Instagram @karlmond. He describes his ethnicity and background as “British-born and Chinese.”
View more looks below:
I am diggin’ your swag Karlmond! Your looks are very tailored, urban, and edgy!
What do you think?
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.
Fall officially kicks off next week, so leather jackets are all we can think about! We have a few faves in our closets already, but nothing says autumn like a new piece, are we right? Here are five leather jackets worth investing in for Fall:
We’re all about white year-round and this fitted biker-inspired Iro Ashville jacket is super chic.
If you can afford Rick Owens, you should always buy a piece from the brand. And if you can’t, you can always save up as his designs are truly wardrobe classics. Buy this Silver Cropped Jacket a size or two larger if you want to layer chunky sweaters underneath it for the coolest days of Fall.
Shearling is the best thing to keep you cozy. So splurge on this Joseph Reversible piece for maximum versatility.
If you’re looking for a black jacket for the season, then you have to get this Printed Leather Biker design from Off-White. No one is doing it like Virgil Abloh right now.
Are you adding to your leather collection this autumn?
Fashion month is well under way and although things have wrapped up in New York, the shows don’t stop as bloggers, influencers, and celebrities head to London next. With week one of fashion month under our belts, we’ve come up with 3 stylish outfit ideas inspired by some of the season’s chicest trends. Get a few ideas on what to wear with today’s style inspirations.
Opt for street style chic in a printed logo t-shirt paired with a ruffled vinyl mini skirt.
Offset the look in a pair of white pointed-toe ankle booties, a mini messenger bag, silver statement earrings, and a bold red lip.
Pantsuits are a staple look each fashion week season. Opt for a colorful striped option with a matching blazer and wide leg pants.
Complete the look with a mini fur shoulder bag, black Plexi pumps or embellished velvet flats, and gold jewelry.
One of the major trends this season is a boxy check print blazer. To chic up this casual look add textures with a velvet cami paired with distressed denim.
Add the finishing touch to this fashion week look with a block heel ankle boot, a velvet belt bag strapped across your chest, and oversized embellished sunglasses.
And there you have it! What do you think of these fashion week inspired looks? What trends are you loving so far from the Spring 2018 shows?
It’s said that brows can make or break a look. We’ve found this to be true, thus we’re always striving for our best brows ever. Few know beauty as well as Sir John, who is known for working on the faces of Beyoncé, Jourdan Dunn, Joan Smalls, and countless others. If you’ve been wondering how you can finally get your brow game on point for Fall, look no further than the below tips from the guru and L’Oréal makeup artist:
LET THEM GROW & DON’T BE AFRAID TO FILL THEM IN
We’ve all had those moments when we’ve over tweezed, or perhaps we’re doing everything to get luscious brows but nothing is working. But not to fret! Sir John recommends stimulating hair growth by applying warm castor oil at night before bed. He also swears by L’Oreal Brow Stylist Shape and Fill Pencil to fill-in brows.
Bushy brows are epic, but they can definitely get out of control. Sir John suggests brushing them up with a spoolie and trimming your edges, if you don’t want to head to a salon to have them waxed, threaded, or tweezed. And if you have curly brows, you should actually condition them in the shower with Hair Expert Smooth Intense Ultimate Straight Conditioner.
Though some people can do a mean arch, Sir John advises going for a straight brow if you’re starting on your brow shape journey—according to the guru it gives an almond appearance to your eyes and is a universal shape if ever there was one.
All week we have been discovering London Bombshells and Bombers of the Day to help kick off Cocktails With Claire London Edition. The day is almost here, so purchase your tickets before they’re all gone!
Today’s Bombshell is Norma from Manchester, London.
She writes, “I would describe my style as being trendy, quirky, chic, modest, bold and feminine.”
“My philosophy is: “It’s not about what size you wear. It’s about how you wear your size”. I always aspire to being the best version of myself. I am a curvy woman and I try to wear what suits me and brings out my best features.”
“I am also an accessory addict – mainly because they will always fit me irrespective of what I weigh! Accessories are my constant! I enjoy dressing up as this gives me confidence to face the day.”
“I am enjoying how the fashion industry has finally embraced the plus-sized woman and has made fashion exciting – instead of the drab clothing that has previously been available. We are living in an era where people accept each other’s differences and where we look beyond one’s weight.”
“My mother heavily influences my style and has always been a fashion forward lady who is not afraid to try out new trends. I guess I have picked up these traits from her the most.”
“I mainly shop from the high street and love good bargains! I will buy from anywhere as long as it is within my budget and actually suits me.”
View more pics below:
Come through! You are slaying every look from head-to-toe! You are a natural!
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.
