Claire on the Carpet: VH1 Hip Hop Honors

Hey!
So last night was a late night, as I attended the VH1 Hip Hop Honors Afterparty.
Industry Heavyweights like MC Lyte, EPMD, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, and Mos Def peppered the party in Midtown Manhattan.
I stayed out pretty late, meaning Mail Bombs today will be a bit delayed.
Until I get them together, take a look at this video I whipped up on the red carpet:

Instead of cheesing with celebs for pictures, I decided to get behind the camera and talk to them a bit about Style.
How'd I do?
Smootches!

Celeb Style: Fall Trends

Hey Guys,
First: Thank you ALL for your kind words. They mean a lot!
Second: In the spirit of change, today Adriana gives you her first post as an official Fashion Bomb contributor!
From now on, there will be no introductions, just Adriana offering her thoughts on trends, celeb style, and the like.
Enjoy!
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Fashion Bombers, if you're anything like me, fall has crept up on you despite your refusal to believe that summer's really over. It seems like celebs have been feeling that way, too, since summer gear still abounds among style mavens (especially at the recent European runway shows), and many of the trends predicted for fall have yet to fully make their way onto the scene. There are a few famous ones, though, who have been giving us glimpses of what's to come.

The always fashion-forward Solange sported one of fall's must-haves, a funky tailored blazer, at the recent Giorgio Armani show in Milan:
Other fall trends will make you think you've gone to sleep and woken up again in the 1990s: plaid, slouchy styles, and motorcycle-inspired boots are just some of the looks we'll be re-visiting. Jennifer Hudson and French actress Sonia Rolland offer their interpretations:
Rihanna almost single-handedly popularized the sophisticated glam rock look (graphic tees, skinny jeans, neon accents, and lots of black) that we can all trace at least one item in our current wardrobes back to, and it's still going strong for fall. Actress Dania Ramirez and Floetry's Marsha Ambrosius channelled the style at recent events:

And one of fall's soon-to-be-staples, the ruffle blouse, has been spotted on Toccara, Janet Jackson, and even Keyshia Cole's mom, Frankie (man down!), who's been, believe it or not, developing her own cute sense of style of late!
Looking to lead the charge to fall trends, as well? Try some of these similar pieces:
1. Priorities Ruffle Blouse, $64. 2. L.A.M.B. Sideways Plaid Blazer, $385. 3. BCBGirls Motorcycle Boot, $198. 4. Silence & Noise Motorcycle Jacket, $128. 5. Blank Skinny Classique Jeans in Grey, $78. 6. J. Crew Fiona Herringbone Jacket, $150.
Bringing you the fashion savvy more frequently now,
Adriana

The Fashion Bomb is Moving to Paris!!!!

You live but once, you might as well be amusing...--Coco Chanel

Hey Guys!
So life is all about changes, and mine is about to change in a major way!
After lots of thought and deliberation, I've decided to move to Paris!!
I know, I know!! Let me explain. I majored in French (and African-American studies) in college, and before that spent almost every high school summer in France, eating baguettes and shopping at Galeries Lafayette. One of my biggest dreams was to move to Paris for an extended period of time, and now seemed just as good a time as any to get a move on!
After my vacation in August, I found myself falling in love with Paris (again)...and though not all is arranged and not everything is absolutely perfect, I reasoned: when will life ever be perfect for an international move???
So after Fashion Week, I put in my notice, began packing up my cute Brooklyn studio, and am scheduled to fly into Charles de Gaulle airport in two weeks. Scream!

But I'm sure all of you are wondering:
How will this affect the Fashion Bomb?

Not much!

What will stay the same:

1. Info on the hottest celebrity trends:
Thanks to the internet, pix of celebrities abound, so I can give you guys a heads up on celeb style from anywhere!
2.Mail Bombs:
I have an eye for fashion! If you guys keep sending me requests, I can still find what you're looking for with a few clicks of my mouse!
Same goes for Style Files, Designer Spotlights, and the like!

But while most things will stay the same, a few things will change:

1. Shots of Real Style:
Instead of me patrolling the streets of NYC, I'll be storming Paris, London, Spain, Italy, and more! The Fashion Bomb will have a bit of an international flavor. Not a bad thing! But y'all can always send me your pictures (I already have a bunch which haven't been posted)!
2. Claire's Life:
No longer in hot party central NYC, I won't be hitting up all the celebrity and industry events! Besides y'all don't log on to see my mug all over the place:)
But here's an update of all updates: Since Adriana did such a great job with New York Fashion Week, I've decided to have her on as an official New York contributor! She'll be posting more frequently and also dipping into my former haunts to give you all the juice on happenings in NYC.

That's it!

France is 6 hours ahead, meaning no more waking up mad early to post (for me)! And of course I'll be updating during the day with all the fashion news you love and crave!

One of the Fashion Bomb's New Years Resolutions was to go international. Now I'm going global in style!

Wish me luck...
Smootches!
PS If you've ever loved anything the Fashion Bomb has brought you in the past years, may I suggest making a donation? Even $1 would mean the WORLD:)

*Or, buy a Fashion Bomb T-Shirt. I definitely can't bring them all with me!
*Got any French contacts? Holla at Me.