So Fashion Week is over! It was a busy past few days with shows, interviews, photo shoots, and more. On Day 1, I attended the Tadashi Shoji show at Spring Studios in an Iconic tee by The Haus NYC, along with patent pants and a blazer by Elegant by Alice: That night, I switched into an Iconic sweatshirt by The Haus NYC to interview Rich the Kid. Full video coming soon…! Day 2 was pretty mild temperature wise, so I…
It’s Ok to Ask; Don’t be Afraid of People: Lessons from Paris Vogue Wearing Zara Plaid and Gianvito Rossi Heels on Fleet Alley’s Rainbow Wall in Brooklyn
When I was in an intern at Paris Vogue, I was tasked with finding street style Vogue and Glamour Paris. I had to go out and ask complete strangers to take their pictures. It was there that I experienced loads of rejection and lots of ‘No’s’ to the point where hearing no doesn’t even phase me anymore. Closed mouths don’t get fed. Today, I had the goal of having a total stranger indulge me in a photo shoot by this…
The Bomb Life: Shooting for the Fashion 500 Award Ceremony in Bishme Cromartie and Givenchy
Happy Saturday! I took a whole week to recover from Conversations with Claire! It was so much fun, but also zapped every little ounce of my energy. By Friday, I was ready to take on the world anew. I tried out bangs for a change, I headed to the Fashion 500 studios to get my portrait taken for the upcoming awards ceremony. I was told to bring two looks and that the pictures would be taken from the waist up.…
Claire’s Life: Visiting MalMaison D.C.and GoodDay DC with Paul Wharton in a Givenchy Bambi Sweatshirt and Givenchy Red Boots
Good Day, New York! Yesterday, I flew to DC for the day (grueling, took the 6am flight and flew home at 5pm) to film a Day in the Life video with TV Host and Author Paul Wharton! Paul is a FORCE! He has an infectious, electric energy, and is the definition of a fabulously poised professional. It was a joy and an inspiration to watch him work! After, my event planner Steven and I stopped by the Convos with Claire…
#NYFW Day 3: Bomb at Balmain and Pyer Moss in a Campbell & Kate Shirt, MSGM Dress, A Morir Glasses, and Givenchy Cap Toe Boots
On Day 3 of New York Fashion week, I kicked off the day by interviewing the beautiful Justine Skye at the Balmain store. After wrapping, of course, I had to stay and try on a few of the brand’s sumptuous blazers. I said it once, I’ll say it again: Balmain is one of my favorite brands, and trying on their blazers further concretized my love. I mean, everything I tried on made me look flossy and bossy! I will be…
The Bomb Life: Lincoln Motor Company’s First Listen Media Dinner with Marsha Ambrosius Wearing Red Plaid Balmain and Givenchy
One of the highlights from this past weekend was attending a dinner and Listening Party featuring Marsha Ambrosius, sponsored by Lincoln Motor Company. The brand welcomed bloggers, editors, and digital creators for an intimate dinner at the Dream Hotel, followed by a short performance by Marsha Ambrosius (who was fantastic!!!): For the night, I shopped my closet yet again, pairing a red dress with my Balmain blazer and Givenchy boots. More updates to come. Until then, what do you think?…
Smile Through the Storm: You Are Being Tested So You Can Testify
Is it just me, or has 2018 been pretty challenging thus far?!? I closed out 2017 so full of hope for a brighter tomorrow, but as soon as January 1st hit, everything seemed to tumble downhill. From me putting FashionBombDaily.com on hiatus to sad situations and family woes, I feel like every day, 2018 has been giving me a swift gut punch and is not letting up. Whenever things go hilariously left, of course I pray, but I also know…
No Diversity in Fashion? Apparently No One Cares: Work Harder
The issue of diversity in fashion is a reoccurring subject, and the industry’s endemic problem bubbled to the surface this Monday with two eye opening incidents. Clothing giant H&M featured a young black boy modeling a sweatshirt with the phrase, “The Coolest Monkey in the Jungle,” which set off a firestorm of rage and encouraged two musical artists to cut ties with the brand. Then E-commerce site Revolve posted images from #RevolveAroundtheWorld, a trip which takes powerful fashion influencers to…