Happy Saturday, from Las Vegas! Last week, I popped into Fashion Week for just one day to attend the Discount Universe show. Inspired by Harlem’s Fashion Row, I wore one of the featured designers, Kimberly Goldson, along with Gucci Accessories: I was recently quoted in New York Magazine’s the Cut, thrusting a spotlight on the lack of black bloggers on the front row during Fashion Week: I’ve been going to Fashion Weeks internationally since 2007, and it always seems to…
The Bomb Life: Our Fashion Spice Brunch with The Spice Suite in Washington DC Wearing Audacious & Feral
Happy Monday! This past Saturday, we had another successful event: an intimate brunch co-hosted by Angel Anderson of the Spice Suite in Washington, DC’s Studio 52! With plentiful food provided by Chef Tobias and beats by DJ JFK, the mood was properly set for an afternoon discussion centered on leveraging social media for success. So many gems were dropped including the importance of curating your feed, crafting clever captions, increasing engagement by responding to comments with more than three words,…
Ask Claire: What is Going On With @FashionBombDaily ?
Happy Friday, Bomb Lifers! I was gonna come here and just tell you what I’ve been up to the past few days, but I know y’all just want to know: What is Going On With @FashionBombDaily ?!? FBD going down has been, for some, like a death in the family. I’ve received prayers, condolences, and hysterical phone calls from all over the globe. I’m taking it all in stride because I know FBD is not gone. It is on hiatus…
When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade: 5 Things I’ve Learned Since @FashionBombDaily Has Been Offline
The past few days have been a whirlwind as I’ve tried to wrap my mind around what has happened. At 1.4 million followers, we were flying high, churning out content like a machine. Then Instagram decided to pull the plug, and we were left to twiddle our thumbs as the Instagram judge and jury determines our fate. Working in fashion has never been easy for me. From the beginning, I was told that I wasn’t made for fashion, told ‘No’…
I’m not one to linger at a party. After I do a few laps and take a few pix, I’m cool heading back home. Such was the case at Saturday’s #GucciWooster party. After I said ‘hey’ to Dapper Dan and A Boogie, I hopped in an Uber, and missed all grades of bold faced names, including Rihanna, Salma Hayek, ASAP Rocky, and Gucci head designer Alessandro Michele himself. All that to say…most celebs come fashionably late. So just have a…
On the Scene + Claire’s Life: Gucci’s Dapper Dan Event with ASAP Rocky, Salma Hayek, Jared Leto, and More!
Happy Sunday! Last night, I received an invitation to an event at Gucci’s store on Wooster street to party pre-Met Gala and also preview Dapper Dan’s collection for the Italian Fashion House. Dapper Dan’s collection for the brand encompasses all of the over-the-top logo loving of his prior designs, updated with more contemporary finesse. Bold double G adorned track jackets are fashioned out of sequins, leather monogrammed hoodies are uplifted with gold trims and ostentatious designs, and glasses come equipped…
On the Scene: Cocktails with Claire San Francisco by Prestigious Eventz Sponsored by Curls and Seagram’s Escapes Spiked!
Happy Monday, Bombers and Bombshells! On Saturday, I flew down to San Francisco for yet another exciting Cocktails with Claire! Kenya from Prestigious Eventz enjoyed so much success with the first CWC SF that she had us back again for a day full of networking, discussion, and fun. The day kicked off with a fashion show featuring designs from Nichole Lynel, followed by a stylist competition. And attendees shopped it up with vendors Shop Deux Reines and Glo Girl Cosmetics.…
Claire’s Life: Popping By Essence Best in Black Beauty with Colgate Wearing a Blue Image du Image Dress
I landed in San Francisco mere hours ago for Cocktails with Claire San Francisco (I hope to see you there!!). Before I headed to the West Coast, I popped into Essence’s Best in Black Beauty Event with Colgate. I was a member of Colgate’s Designer Smile Squad a couple years ago, and remain a friend to and fan of the brand. I had to make my stop quick–I had to get packed and hop on a flight! For the night,…