Happy Day 1 of New York Fashion Week!
Last night, I kicked the festivities off with a bang with a pop by Lala Anthony’s meet n greet by Lord & Taylor, followed by a stop by Harlem’s Fashion Row’s 10th Anniversary event at La Marina.

Notice anything different?
Yes, to commemorate a new era of Fashion Bomb Daily and a new chapter in the Claire Sulmers book, I decided to switch my hair color from its signature blond to a deeper red. Fashion is ever changing and evolving, and who am I to stay in a box?

After congratulating Lala on her collection (she was wearing a Faith Connexion jacket, jeans from her line with Lord & Taylor, and Alaia shoes)…

… the Fashion Bomb Daily x Revolt team and I made our way uptown for Harlem’s Fashion Row’s event.

I was the proud recipient of HFR’s New Media Award!

In my speech, I spoke of how much I’ve always loved fashion, but always felt like an outsider. Thanks to the digital landscape and social media, I have been able to move from an outsider to an insider. Won’t he do it?

After my speech, I sat down next to my fellow award recipient, Spike Lee, who received HFR’s 360 Icon award.

The show was fabulous, and featured designers I know and love like Fe Noel, Kimberly Goldson, Krashae, Undra Duncan, and more. Show review to come!
Afterwards, I caught up with Misa Hylton, Emil Wilbekin, Tai Beauchamp, Harriette Cole, and more.


This Fashion Week, I’ll be traveling with the Revolt TV crew, capturing videos and content for their website and channel. If you see me out and about, be sure to say hi!
Here’s to a game changing NYFW.
Smootches!
Images: Jonna Mojica
*I wore a suit by Sergio Hudson

Happy New York Fashion Week! September is the month we celebrate fashion, but that doesn’t exclude our excitement for beauty. All Summer long we have been waiting for some of the biggest beauty releases. The time has finally come! We put together a list of all the bomb beauty collaborations and launches for Fall.

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna 

Bad Gal RiRi is a Jill-of-all-trades! On September 8th she is debuting her first makeup collection. The line includes 40 shades of foundation, glittery eyeshadows, highlighters and lip glosses. Wait, it gets better! Rihanna just announced that all products are #CrueltyFree. I see this selling out in minutes! Set your alarms for 12AM PT on September 8. It will be available on FentyBeauty.com and in Sephora and Harvey Nichols stores.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYgYP0wlCRB/?taken-by=fentybeauty

MAC X Nicki Minaj 

MAC is no stranger to collaborations, and for Fall they tapped Nicki Minaj again for a capsule collection, but this time it’s less bold. #NickiNudes launches on September 21st including 2 nude lipsticks. They retail for $18. According to Nicki, this line is just to hold fans over until her big announcement with MAC in 2018. We can’t wait to see what it is! Until then, you’ll be able to shop these lipsticks in stores and on maccosmetics.com.

Pat McGrath

Dubbed the most influential make-up artist, Pat McGrath is launching a permanent line this fall. With 40 shades of lipstick, 11 shades of lip liner, 5 shades of eyeliner, a mascara and an eyeshadow palette, McGrath is sure to have you recreating runway looks. The collection will be released on patmcgrath.com on September 16th and it will hit Sephora shelves on October 6th. Prices range from $25-$125.

ASOS Face + Body  

Yes, you read that right—ASOS! The online retailer announced earlier this week that they are launching ASOS Face + Body. The collection features highlighter sticks, mascaras, blush, lip glosses and more. The best part? Nothing retails over $15! You can start shopping on the launch date—September 20th on ASOS.com.

Balmain x L’Oréal 

When two top Parisian brands collab, what happens? Greatness! Balmain and L’Oréal have teamed up for a capsule collection with 12 couture lipsticks. Creative Director of Balmain, Olivier Rousteing, said “We offer shades that speak as much to our own personality as to your natural skin tone.” With matte hues like green, blue and purple the lipsticks are priced just under $18. They will be available in drugstores after the release later this month during Paris Fashion Week. Or, you can purchase them here on HarveyNichols.com.

Taraji P. Henson X MAC

Not only did MAC team up with Nicki Minaj for a collection this Fall, but they also teamed up with Empire’s Taraji P. Henson. She serves major Diana Ross vibes in her campaign with them for her second line. The Viva Glam lipsticks and lip glasses are bronze and golden. Perfect for the Fall! You can shop these in store and online starting September 7 for $17. All of the proceeds are going towards the MAC AIDS fund. Be fast, because the capsule is only available through February 2018.

Start saving those coins now! Which one are you most excited for?

 

Photos Courtesy of Allure, VOGUE, ASOS,

Our Bomb Product of The Day is Topshop’s Metallic Trench Coat!

Made from shiny metallic material this double breasted piece features a self tie waist belt, notched lapels, pockets and buttons for fastening.

Pair this beauty with a bold eclectic top for a fun & funky look!

Love? Get yours here!

Thoughts?

It’s highly common these days for luxury designers to pair up with fast-fashion brands, which is why Karl Lagerfeld takes Vans on a different angle of streetwear chic with new clothing and footwear capsule collection on the way!

Indeed the collection has Lagerfeld’s full spin of Chanel aesthetics written all over it. The 12-piece capsule includes hoodies, bomber jackets, graphic tees, and backpacks to name a few. Also, six notable style change-ups are seen on the popular Sk8 Hi and Old Skool Vans with Lagerfeld’s silhouette, laceless sneakers, signature quilted leather padding, and more.

Over the weekend the collection was unveiled at the Bread & Butter tradeshow in Berlin.

The full launch and release will be on September 7th on  Vans.com, as well as in both Karl Lagerfeld and Vans stores. The price will range from $40-$300.

Take a look at more images from the collection below:

What do you think?

Insecure is one of the hottest television shows out right now!  Almost every millennial can relate to the comical characters and their ever-changing lives. The relationship suspicion between Issa and Lawrence continues to build, causing us to tune in like clock work to see how it unfolds. But while we ride the emotional roller-coaster of their complicated breakup, we can’t help but notice the absolutely FLY shirts Issa’s character sports on the show! We know we aren’t the only ones lusting over her cultural, thought-provoking gear. So we decided to put together a list of shirts you need in order to get your Issa Rae style popping. Get into them below!

1.  Spiritual Gangsta Muscle Tee, $48

We all know Issa can go from 0 to 100 in a millisecond!  This muscle tee describes her demeanor perfectly.

2.  Silk Crepe Fulani Blouse, $850

Remember the night Issa got dressed up to go on her “promiscuous” tour?  Although we weren’t cheering for the tour, we were definitely cheering for this shirt she wore while on tour.

3.  Hump Make American Gyrate Again Digital Underground Shock G Tee, $19.99

 

Issa’s comedic antics have us gripping our sides from laughter, and this particular tee she wore right after one of her “escapades” added to the scene perfectly.

4.  Awkward & Black Tee, $25

No words needed for this tee, it explains the entire concept of Issa’s life.

5.  We Got Ya’ll Tee, $24.99

Although her job is challenging, the mission is purposeful and at least the tees are cute.

 

6.  The Last Poets Sweater, $381.41

This sweater was one of my favorite that Issa wore on a night out with her friends.  It’s simple yet impactful.

See more of Issa’s statement-making tees below.  And don’t forget to tune in this Sunday for the season finale and possibly a peek at more intriguing tees!

7.  A Different World Tee, $47

8.  Woman BW Tee, $25

9.  Classic Graduation Tee, $6.50

 

 

10.  Cropped Goodie Goodie Wrecked Tee, $81

 

 

Which tee will you be purchasing?

Happy hump day!

 

Today’s Bombshell is pulling through with plenty of edgy and chic vibes. Behold Jenn from Brooklyn, NY.

She writes, “I would describe my style as tailored. No matter what my aesthetic is for the day; tomboy, girly, or glam, my clothes have to fit my curves, mood, and agenda!”

“My style is inspired by everyday fashion. I love walking down the street and thinking of ways to remix other people’s look and make it personal for me.”

“I don’t have a main store. I love to thrift. Zara is my guilty pleasure and club Monaco always helps to add a classic and clean finish to my outfits.”

View more pics below:

Fab! Your shoe game is on point! Love how you layer your looks too!

Learn more about this Bombshell on Instagram @theswaggiebum.

What do you think?

 

What do you think of Jenn from Brooklyn, NY?

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.

Today’s Bombshell is Denise from London.

She writes, “I would describe my style as both elegant and edgy. I like to make a statement by letting my outfits tell a story.”

“I am inspired heavily by different cultures whether it’s kimonos, capes, turbans or just colours. The originality of traditional looks gives me the ability to create a unique outfit with this in mind.”

“I usually shop at high street stores such as Zara, H&M and Topshop looking for hidden gems. I also shop online at ASOS and Lavish Alice (one of my favorite brands). However, I acquire many of my original pieces from vintage shops or small boutiques.”

 

View more looks below:

What a looker! Your style is bold and indeed edgy. Love the way you mix your prints!

What do you think?

Learn more about this Bombshell on Instagram @styledbydeniseg.

What do you think of Denise from London?

HOT! SHE’S A BOMBSHELL!

NICE STYLE, BUT NOT QUITE A BOMBSHELL

SOME HITS, SOME MISSES

NOT GOOD, BUT NOT BAD

HMM…NAH!

 

pollcode.com free polls

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.

Our Bomb Product of the day is a gorgeous sandal and jewelry collection that is designed in New York and made in East Africa called Uzi Isle (@uziisle).

The hand beaded sandals boast vibrant colors and bold designs that are sure to draw attention.

Check out their full collection at www.uziisle.com.

What do you think?