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5 Candles I LOVE Right Now: Upstate by Preston Konrad, Legend by Lit Bklyn, Langston by Harlem Candle Co. And More

I LOVE candles. Don’t ask me where this obsession began, but there’s nothing I love more than lighting up a fragrant scent and getting to typing. I’ve certainly written about this subject before. Here are a few NEW scents you should try: Preston Konrad’s Upstate Candle I stole this was introduced to this scent by my friend Kelley, and was instantly enraptured by its strong, musky scent. The fragrance is described as “Rustic,” with notes of fireside smoke, black pepper,…

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April 19, 2021 By Claire

0 In Bomb Life 101/ Bottega Veneta/ Chanel/ Claire's Life/ Featured/ Shopping/ Tom Ford

5 Few Things You Should Know Before You Take Photos at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a hidden gem, perfect for admiring beautiful blooms, cozying up to flowering trees, and if you’re an influencer, taking pix (hello!). It’s almost as if the flowers, particularly resplendent in the Spring, are quietly beseeching you to strike a pose in front of their gorgeous petals. Taking professional photos inside the expansive garden is possible, but you’ll need to know a few things before you go: You have to buy tickets. This is kind of…

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April 11, 2021 By Claire

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Claire’s Life: Attending Christian Siriano’s Fall 2021 Show Wearing Burgundy Wine Christian Siriano, a Helen Yarmak Fur, Steve Madden Boots, and a Frances Grey Hat!

Happy Friday, Bombers and Bombshells! Yesterday, I was thrilled to attend the Christian Siriano show (show review to come) ! This is the first fashion show I have attended in a year, and I was excited to hit the town! For the occasion, I went for monochromatic, wearing a Christian Siriano dress and Steve Madden Veva boots. I kept warm in Jayne Nicole Hosiery and a Helen Yarmak fur. I further accessorized with leather gloves, a clear clutch, and a…

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February 26, 2021 By Claire

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Black History Month Bomb Product of the Day: Aisha Nikole’s Luxury Fragrance, Red Roses Perfume

Bomb product of the day : Aisha Nikole Collection perfume!Black Owned Perfume brands are practically non-existent, especially in the luxury space. Why? It all boils down to access. Aisha Nikole knew this when she decided to jump in the Industry, but she pushed forward to create her dream of owning a luxury fragrance brand. Her inaugural fragrance, POUR FEMME Indian RED ROSES perfume is a tribute to femininity and made for the Confident, Sensual, and Powerful woman. The scent combines Belgian creamy milk chocolate, and…

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February 8, 2021 By Claire

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Claire’s Life: Filming the Faby’s Virtual Awards in a Tubo RTW Poof Shoulder Teal and Mint Dress and Cult of Coquette Pink Pumps

The Faby’s Awards 2020 will be a virtual show, broadcast on Fashion Bomb Daily in the upcoming weeks! Because we got a bit pushed back, our award recipients accepted their trophies over Zoom. To film the interview, I wore a dress by Nigerian brand Tubo RTW and Cult of Coquette pumps from Fashion Bomb Daily Shop! It’s no stranger that I am a fan of African designers, and there is so much talent brimming over in Lagos. Shipping has gotten…

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January 26, 2021 By Claire

1 In AFrica/ Black Designers/ Bomb Life 101/ Featured/ Jennifer Le

This is 40: 5 Reflections on Love and Life in Nigerian Designer Tope FNR Crystal Mesh Dress, Flaunt ALT Earrings, and Jennifer Le Glaciar Pumps

So on January 12th, I celebrated my 40th Birthday!!! Celebrating a milestone birthday during Quarantine is not ideal, but I felt allll the love through my phone!! I had a wonderful day full of flowers and gifts, topped off by a birthday dinner (outside) with some of my oldest friends. I am headed somewhere warm tomorrow to continue the celebration! As I reflect on my FORTY YEARS ON THIS EARTH (OMG), I have 5 lessons I’ve learned that I’d love…

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January 14, 2021 By Claire

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The Bomb Life Travel: Scribner’s Lodge in the Catskills New York

This past weekend, I drove 3 hours outside of New York city to the snow dusted Catskills to Discover Scribner’s Lodge, a woodsy retreat perfect for city slickers looking for a taste of the mountain life. As soon as we entered the King Loft, we were greeted by a wood burning fireplace, s’mores, and a bi-level room, perfect for rest and relaxation. What to do at Scribner’s? Ice skate on the Glice Rink (this is fake ice)… Play Board or…

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December 6, 2020 By Claire

0 In Balenciaga/ Claire's Life/ Featured/ Lala Anthony/ YSL

My Experience Voting Early in NYC: Long Lines, 2 Hour Wait, Cold Winds & Rain

Today, I proudly voted early in the 2020 Presidential Election! With Covid social distancing measures and the election fast approaching, I didn’t want to risk a seriously long wait time on November 3rd, so went today. My local polling station opened at 7am. I was thinking no-one would show up on a Monday at 7am, so I got there at 8am. Big Mistake! The line wrapped around the building twice and down the street. While I checked the weather, Mr.…

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October 26, 2020 By Claire

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Ms. Claire Siobhan Sulmers is the founder of FashionBombDaily.com, and the industry’s leading fashion blogger chronicling fashionistas of color. Her pioneering work ushered in a new wave of digital journalism that fed and fueled an under-served community of African-American and Latino style lovers wanting to know more about brand from the culture. Beyond developing and directing content for FashionBomb Daily and its affiliate sites, Sulmers has done extensive style writing for other platforms including Vogue Italia , Vogue Paris , and ESSENCE Magazine. Her body of work and online following - now numbered above one million - has made Ms. Sulmers the influencer of choice for major corporate brands who want to reach her audience including Toyota, Dark & Lovely, and others. Ms.Sulmers, who hails from Atlanta, Georgia, holds a degree in French and African American studies from Harvard University. In 11 years, Claire has accumulated over 1.3 million followers, written a book “The Bomb Life”, and is now working on her 2nd book.

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