Le the countdown begin! We are officially less than one week away from the 4th Annual The Bomb Fashion Show! Hosted by the inimitable and immaculate Ms. Vivica A Fox, the show will feature a performance by Madison Star, sounds by DJ JFK, and designs by Beeombi, Nikki Blaine Couture, Envysaje Atelier, CBN Chicago, the Fur & Leather Centre, and more! VIP guests will be treated to a special cocktail hour from 6-7pm which will have Belair Champagne and bites…
Would You Fly to London to Get Your Hair Done? I Would! My Official Honey Hand Custom Wig!
Happy Monday! So I’m currently in Paris for the Olympics (my family planned this trip, I am an innocent bystander). Paris is on super lock down, y’all. Tourist attractions like the Eiffel Tower are closed, random streets are closed (and you need a pass that takes a week to gain access), there are police and military with guns EVERYWHERE. I have been to Paris many times in my life, and I can say this would be the worst time to…
Claire’s Life: Essence Fest with Mielle Organics Featuring Monique Rodriguez, Letoya Luckett, Lance Gross, and More!
Happy Day After Essence Fest! I came down as an ambassador for Bomb Brand Mielle Organics, capturing style and kicking it with readers at the Convention Center and their MielleVerse Pop Up! Day 1, I hit the ground running, and went directly to their forever popping booth at the Convention Center. I wore a dress by a Black Designer I met during BET Awards weekend, Nia Thomas. I said hey to readers, friends, and Lady London (who sings the Mielle…
Claire’s Life: The 2024 BET Awards in a Beaded Matopeda Dress
Happy Almost Essence Fest! I am headed down to New Orleans for Essence Fest with Mielle Organics, but before I get bogged down with all the fun events, I thought I’d quickly share what I wore to the BET Awards: Y’all know I love Matopeda! And she was kind enough to create a hand beaded custom creation just for me. I wanted to walk the carpet, but attending the proceedings will have to do! The piece was so fragile that…
Claire’s Life: Receiving the 2024 Media Award at BET’s Culture Creators Brunch
Hey Hey! Over the weekend, I received my first award in LA: the 2024 Culture Creators Media Award! Angela Simmons was kind enough to present me with the award. Other amazing honorees included BET’s Connie Orlando, Stylists Wayman & Micah and Teyana Taylor! For the occasion, I wore a custom bow dress by Ken White: It’s a blessing to be acknowledged and celebrated! I have been on the grind here for almost 20 years! And while it’s natural to sometimes…
Claire’s Life: The Native Son Awards with Law Roach, Laquan Smith, Emil Wilbekin and More Wearing Fashion Nova’s Regina Sequined Black Gown
Hey Hey! I’m using my Juneteenth Holiday to catch up on posts. How about you? In between trips to DC and Atlanta (can y’all tell I am never home?), I stopped by NYC to check out venues for the Bomb Fashion Show! My friend Emil Wilbekin invited me to his annual Native Son Awards, which recognizes icons in the black queer community. I decided to show up and show my support! About the awards, Emil says, “We are all unicorns.…