So I'm back from Miami! It was absolutely wonderful to sit by the pool in the sun, but I'm happy to be back on the grind...time to refocus.
So I received many, many great submissions for the most fashionable Fashion Bomber contest...I am so impressed! Fashion Bomb readers hail from around the globe, and have lots of different yet chic interpretations of style.
I'll introduce you to our contestants; cast your vote by leaving a comment. We'll filter down the top choices soon and by next week we'll have round two!
I'll profile in the order received.
The first submission is from a young lady named Chiriga from New York City who says, "My style is hip-hop/urban/chic. On an everyday basis I love a tee- shirt and jeans with a GREAT shoe---- I like to accessorize my outfits with big vintage inspired necklaces, big bangles and/or hat or scarf"...
She continues, " I am an aspiring Designer and Boutique owner. I am in the midst of launching my first Women's clothing line called 'Peace & Glam.'...
"...My style is all over the place, but it works--well I think so…lol!"
It definitely works! Chiriga has a great eclectic style...And kudos to her for mixing up trends with more vintage elements.
The next submission is from reader Shanae who hails from Toronto, Canada...
She says, "I really don’t know how to describe my style other than I love anything that makes me feel like a lady. I love wearing dresses and I am a big sucker for anything by Diane von Furstenberg."
Love the prints...and I must admit, I'm a sucker for DVF, too!
Next, we have Fashion Bomb follower Sade who says, "Since the moment I found the Fashion Bomb, I've been obsessed !"
"...I love all of your postings and the daily advice you give!"
Thanks soooo much Sade. And please tell me where you copped that yellow cardigan...
Next, we have Anitra from Columbus, Georgia, who is a senior magazine journalism student at Florida A&M University...
She says, "I like shopping at Forever 21, cute, one of kind boutiques, online, pretty much anywhere! I think my style is sophisticated and classy. I like to be up on the trends and I love reading fashion magazines and blogs!"
Quite fly, I must say for a student. A+
Lovette from Chicago wanted to flash her fabulosity...
She says, "My style is pretty classic. I hardly ever buy trendy stuff because I like to look in my wardrobe and know that I can wear anything I have 5 years down the road. My everyday uniform though is a pair of jeans and a cute fitted top w/ either ballet flats or a pair of heels."
She continues, "I'm a SERIOUS shopaholic, and tend to shop at least once a week in stores, and 2-3 times weekly online. I can't say I'm loyal to one brand, but I am a fan of H&M & Express."
Me too. And are you wearing those Tory Burch Denueve Quilted Pumps??? I covet...
Now we've got some family love from sisters Veronica and Vanessa from Cincinnati, Ohio...
Veronica (left) says, "My style is classic by day and flashy by night. I have all the basic, practical pieces--blacks, whites, tans, reds, designer denim, black dresses, trench coats, etc. But I'm definitely flashy when I dress to impress or go out, I love short dresses and skirts and killer shoes, especially peep toes and patent leather, and black pumps. Since I'm still on a graduate student budget, my favorite brands are Seven for All Mankind, Express, and Theory and H&M when I can make my way through all their clothes. My favorite brand of all time is classic monogram Louis Vuitton--I cannot live without my Speedy 25 and my matching accessories." Vanessa (right) says, "I have a funky, unique style...my favorite brands are American Apparel, H&M and Urban Outfitters. I'm also obsessed with Louis Vuitton--we get it from our Mom!"
Louis Vuitton speedy is indeed a classic pick. Cute, ladies.
Just a few more...(I told you there were a bunch!)
We have another Toronto diva!
Keenda from Canada says, "I would describe my style as Simple yet Sharp! I love hunting for key pieces (Coats, Belts, Skirts, Dresses and Purses) at Value Village and a few vintage stores on the fashion strip (Queen St.) in Toronto."
"...I love bright, bold colors, being Creative yet Classy. I look for pieces that are timeless and versatile. I buy Teen Vogue every month for ideas, lots of colors and creative and funky options. My favorite stores are Zara, Value Village and House of Vintage (Queen St. in Toronto)! "
Hot! Looks like I need to visit this Queen Street in Toronto for a few Boutique Spotlights...
Next, we have Shaunya from Brooklyn who calls herself a 'Cheap Style Diva'...
She succinctly summed up her style with the following:
Coat: Zara $99 bucks
Dress: Zara $29 bucks
Bag: Yves Saint Laurent $500
Shoes: Dolce & Gabbana Loehmann's $80
Cheap Style: Priceless
LOL! Loves it!Dress: Zara $29 bucks
Bag: Yves Saint Laurent $500
Shoes: Dolce & Gabbana Loehmann's $80
Cheap Style: Priceless
Now we have a truly overseas selection from reader Joy hailing from London, England (yay international!)...
She says, "My style is quite eclectic, depending on the day. I range from earthy to ultra chic and then from revolutionary tees to sexy casual chic. My biggest inspiration is Tracee Ellis Ross's character on Girlfriends, Joan. Last season the show's stylist killed it dressing her! I don't really have any favorite brands other than Youmewe. Other than that I mostly wear vintage items."
Um, Joy, I might have to STEAL that Gucci bag! And peep your leather leggings. Dying, love your outfit!
Next, we have Charle from New Orleans, who attends school in Chicago...
>Charle even included a pic of what she wore today to school...
...You are certainly a fashionable student! I didn't diverge much from jeans back in the day...
Just a couple more...
We have Ora from Birmingham, Alabama...
She says, "I think my style is depictive of my up north and down south roots. In the winter I wear all styles of timbs, boots and hoodies, in the summer dresses sandals stilettos and wedges. I am plus size 16-20 depending on the store, but i stay on my grown and sexy."
Cute!
Latrice says, “I’m a lover of eveything fashion and many designer items but being the college student that I am, I can't afford them..."
“...I have to stick with dreaming, at least until I graduate....”
With your style, I'm sure you're 'Soon be Famous.' Keep it up!
And lastly, lastly, lastly, we have Renata...
...who was so fly that she only sent her picture. It speaks for itself!
Phew! That's it!
So when voting/commenting, tell me your top 3 choices...and we'll go from there.
I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who put themselves out there for this contest. The Fashion Bomb would be nothing without its fabulously chic readers (seriously)! And even if you don't win the prizes, I think all of you are fly, fierce...amazing!
I heart you all!
Now let's get the votes going....and I'm going to try to find a few more prizes...we need some good stuff for a contest this hot!
Smootches!
Hi Claire,
ReplyDeleteTalk about ladies steppin' up their game in a DOPE way! I ab-so-fing-lute-ly HEART Chiriga (NY) & Charle (NO). I can't choose, so I'll go with both D-I-V-A-S!!
Good Luck Ladies :-)
Hi Claire,
ReplyDeleteWelcome back from MIA, I have to say I saw some inspiring styles throughout, but my top three faves are:
Charle (GREAT STYLE)
Vanessa (love the print and solid mix)
Keenda (I am starting to love mustard yellow, especially on dark skin, and I've been trying my best to find some boots like the one's she's wearing in the picture)
Wow all of these ladies are gorgeous and each one with an amazing sense of style. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of this contest!!! And my favorite is Chiriga from NYC.
ReplyDeleteMercy me, the compeition is FIERCE!
ReplyDeleteI'm a HUGE fan of dresses... sooooo ....
Chiriga
Keenda
Charle
Good Luck!
Chiriga, Sade, and Latrice- I had to type their names first so I wouldn't forget! lol All the ladies look "MAJOR" but these ladies stood out because they put their own spin on some trends.Oh, Latrice, where did u get those wide legged jeans? I love the way u pulled that outfit together. I want a pair of those pants!!
ReplyDeleteok joy cooper! i see you baby!
ReplyDeleteKeenda & Latrice get my vote, love the bright colors
ReplyDeleteI vote Charle. Loves it.
ReplyDelete1. Chiriga
ReplyDelete2. Sade
3. Keenda
Wow! Way to represent ladies! My #1 is Latice and #2 is Chigra. Fierce!!
ReplyDeleteSade, Shaunya, and Charle!
ReplyDeleteEspecially Charle, it's so chic and looks super comfy!!!
My vote goes to Chiriga from NYC...her style is fabulous and unique--she personifies style!! You can tell that her fashion sense comes from within and that she's not just emulating what she sees on TV and in the magazines...SHE IS THE MOST FASHIONABLE FASHION BOMBER!!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely going for Chiriga. Since I get to see her fashionable style on a regular basis I know for sure she has this contest in the bag! :-)
ReplyDeleteHey,
ReplyDeleteChiriga has em all beat. Her style looks so diverse and fashion forward. I know she would do well with a line of her own.
Peace and Good luck
MY VOTE GOES TO CHIRIGA...SHE IS CLEARLY ON TOP OF HER GAME! SHE IS FRESH 2 DEF... I LOVE HER STYLE...CANT WAIT TO GET A T-SHIRT FROM HER CLOTHING LINE!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy vote is defintely for Chiriga. You would think she owns a fashion boutique already. However, you can feel her passion for fashion just by the combinations she puts together in the pics. You have to dare to be different and have no doubts when u step out of the closet that your the best thing walking the streets from head to toe.
ReplyDelete4ever Harlem....
where can i find scarf like chiriga ?
ReplyDeleteChiriga's style looks effortlessly fabulous without even trying! I vote for her! Seems like her clothing line will be very promising...I can totally see her becoming a style icon in the future. So yea..she gets my vote!
ReplyDeleteso my favoritas...
ReplyDelete1-Joy-many ppl will buy leather leggings, but few will pull them off like the international playgirl did
2-Shanae-any friend of DVF is a friend of mine
3-Charle-she reminds me of myself in college, one of the hottest things walking campus...if I do say so myself...
Hey I check out everyone who turn there pic in for the contest and I must say that you have a very heard choice to make!! But I will stand up for Cincinnati GO TEAM VERONICA AND VANESSA!!!
ReplyDeleteChiriga has a unique style..LOVinN it!!
ReplyDeleteSade
ReplyDeleteKeenda
Joy
Big Up Toronto
ReplyDeleteShanae (Prints) & Keenda (Colors)
Hey Claire,
ReplyDeleteThis is a great contest.
I vote for Shaunya.
The Everyday Diva Style Works!!!
and it's CHEAP!!...lol
Chiriga....Her style definitely inspired me. However, I must say that all of these fashionable ladies did their thing and I was floored; had a difficult time making up my mind. BIG UPS to Keenda Shaunya and Joy!!!
ReplyDeleteI dug Shanae's classic style and Renata's basic black (that was taken to the NEXT level by her flawless form) but it's CHIRIGA who stood out the most. Her style clicks on all levels (clothes, accessories, shoes and lastly confidence in putting it all together!!!) and is truly this contests MOST FASHIONABLE FASHION BOMBER!!!
ReplyDeleteit's joy, but i wanted everyone to know that my pants are actually just really tight leather pants. been rockin those way before ms. ri-ri. they look like leggings because i'm wearing them with boots.
ReplyDeletethank u to those who recognized my game!
I'm gonna go with Sade, then Chiriga, and finally Charle. Oh gosh, the dresse Charle was wearing in that second picture-- utterly gorgeous. But I love the overall, cohesive femininity of Sade's look.
ReplyDeletecharle for sho.
ReplyDeletesade because she totally looked on point with the mustard yellow sweater and the gorgeous dress.
ReplyDelete#2 is my vote
ReplyDeleteCan I vote for her more than once?!?
... thank you :)
Charlé's colorful, school daze ensemble mesmerizes me!
ReplyDelete1.JOy
ReplyDelete2.Shanae
3.Chiriga
this was hard!
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ReplyDeleteI love Charle's style! It's so fresh and innovative, yet retro and punky all at the same time.
ReplyDeletexoxo's
1. Joy... hands down!
ReplyDelete2. Latrice.... the dress is fierce for a college student's budget. Oh and the high waist jean are slammin!
3. Lovette... with abs that sick, she HAD to make the list. I need her workout plan.
The others were nice looking too. I'd like to see more pictures of the plus sized chic though. Just to see what she actually rocks. I mean a woman of that size or close, I don't usually see them dressed to kill. Well except for Jilly from Philly, Queen Latifah and Mo'Nique. But they have paper to hire stylist. Big girls should submit their photos on GP if nothing else. I'm a 14 so I know that challenge. TRUST ME! I know!!!
charle, need i say more
ReplyDeleteas a fashion designer myself, i've gotta go with CHARLE
ReplyDeleteits hard to rock vintage and look so current!
i would have to say that i like..charle
ReplyDeletecharle
ReplyDeletecharle definitely stuck out the most...im loving the vintage look
ReplyDeleteVeronica and Vanessa..they look great!
ReplyDeleteJoy
ReplyDeleteCharle
Vanessa!
This is a great, great contest !!!
Keep up the good work, Claire (C:
CHARLE is definetly my favorite. She is super cute and seems like a really sweet girl. I love, love, love the dress that she is wearing.
ReplyDeleteIt looked like all the girls knew what worked for their body and played up their assets. The yall deserved to be on the list :) But Lovette as definitely holding it down!! She made classic looks work and had splashes of fashion divinity (those pumps! I'm drooling) that showed that she's a true fashion-head. She gets my vote.
ReplyDeleteLatrice
ReplyDeleteCharle
Shanae
CHARLE is SLAMMING! her style is funky, exciting,and youthful. and best of all its her. you dont get a since of her putting airs or trying to hard. she looks so comfortable in her own skin. YAY!
ReplyDeleteCharle's style is sweet. It is original and looks reflective of her. She wears her art and knows what looks good.
ReplyDeleteCharle!!
ReplyDeleteThen Joy + Latrice
But I can't get over her cute nerdy outfit and then that gorgeous vintage dress.
Love what your doing with the Blog Clair I absoultely positively love Chiriga's style and swag hands down shes embodies it the most.
ReplyDeletelove this contest!
ReplyDeleteok, all the ladies are flyy ... give me a minute to decide.
brb
WOW, so many fly entries. I'll have to go with Charle. I love her dress, and the short paired with the booties; I haven't seen that look work on any1 yet... Joy would be my second though.
ReplyDeleteChiriga still is mostly def. dope i love how casual but stylish she looks .. def comfy n fab. Her style comes across effortless n i love that .. Def TOP in my book...
ReplyDeleteAll of these ladies got mad style!
ReplyDelete1. Charle
2. Joy
3. Shaunya
I'm interested in Keenda, big up to Toronto.. also noted she only posted one outfit
ReplyDeletei would def. pick Charle. great style and diversified style ranging sassy to classy.
ReplyDeleteThen I would say...Sade and Renata
so
1. Charle
2. Sade
3. Renata
Charle from New Orleans in that sweet little dress.
ReplyDeleteIt is most certainly about Charle. I love her!
ReplyDeleteheart, Racylacy
Claire,
ReplyDeleteI LOVED Joy! She definitely knew how to put on all those layers in a very fashionable manner.
Then Charle - she seems to have fun with her look.
And Sade...I can't get over that Bishop sleeved dress she had on!
great way to show love...
ReplyDeletethese women look great!
Charle!
ReplyDeleteCHARLE'!....very chic. . its exactly what this fashion ruled country needs.
ReplyDeleteGo Keenda!
ReplyDeleteYellow Yellow Yellow...
ReplyDeleteLovin' SADE's Sweater & Keenda's Dress!
2 Votes!
Hi Claire
ReplyDeleteLet me first give a shout to Nelly, who put me on about the site.
I think the contest is dope because there are lot of people who live for fashion and live regular lives.
so let the best girl win my favorite is the one that dresses 'for cheap' she's from brooklyn and she letting the ladies kow, you could look good and doe cheap.
shout out to her, and claire start showing the brothers some love on your site we get busy too.
ok my last thing, Jay Z is on the cover of the new xxl magazine with HOT ASS shades, but i can't seem to find out the name of them, can you help brother out???
hit me up at dulizzy@gmail.com
later
My vote - Cheap Style Diva!...looking fab for less!
ReplyDeleteAll the ladies are FABULOUS!!
ReplyDeleteBut I vote for:
1. Joy
2. Sade
3. Lovette
Charle 4 Lyfe
ReplyDeleteDefinitely Joy from London! She looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI'ma go with Joy & Charle! Loving both of them
ReplyDeleteI liked the first girls style, Joy from London and the college student Latrice.
ReplyDeleteIm going to go with Keenda cute & simple and great color for the season
ReplyDeleteKeenda's style is DEFINITELY sassy yet classy!!! I love how she can turn something cheap into a FAB ensemble with the use of accessories. YOU GO GIRL!!! =)
ReplyDeleteI would have to say Keenda is definitely bring sexy back! You go girl!!!
ReplyDeleteI think all of them are really on point. my votes are:
ReplyDeletelatrice
sade
charle
and joy as an honorable mention.
good luck ladies!
I'm absolutely LOVIN' Joy's outfit. Finally, a beautiful black, natural sister doing her thing...and in London at that! The earthy brown tones go a long way to highlight your skin tone, and I absolutely adore the contemporary, yet classy look of your cape paired with brown leather leggings and chocolate suede boots. Amazing!
ReplyDeletewow, i am getting so inspired.
ReplyDeletei am really liking shanae from canada's style, it is so similar to what I would wear.
and joy from england is rocking that bag and those leather leggings!
CHARLE!!!!!!!!!! seriously the best on this site, did you see those Marc Jacobs heels she was wearing in her last photo? A-Mazing
ReplyDeleteSade I love that dress.You must tell me where you purchased.. My vote goes for Sade
ReplyDeleteI vote for Chiriga. I've seen her out before and she definitely has style.. but everyone is fabulous in their own right.
ReplyDeleteSade
ReplyDeleteCharle
ReplyDeleteCharle
and
CHARLE
Keenda, love the belt!
ReplyDeleteSade rocks my socks!!!
ReplyDeleteGosh I'd love to be friends with her... *Daydreams*
Keenda - Those boots and the belt, I love accessories!
ReplyDeleteLovette - The touch of gold in the shoes and on the shirt!
Anitra - Again those boots!
Hmmm.... after thinking about it, I have to vote for Chiriga from NYC. I love her style and would love to have more info on her boutique.
ReplyDeleteall the other ladies were gorgeous as well but something about Chiriga, especially the white dress. Loves it!
We have to choose?!! Not fair, all the girls are fly. But since a choice has to be made i`ll go for Joy, Shanae (yeah Canada, I'm currently living in Canada) & Lovette. But I gotta get a "soon to be famous" tee! All dem girls are fieerce (waving my finger like Tyra mrJay and Miss J.)
ReplyDeleteMy vote (in this exact order) is:
ReplyDelete1.) Chiriga
2.) Shanae
3.) Sade
That Charle bitch is smokin' fine. I think she should be America's next top model.
ReplyDeleteAll I gotta say is Keenda is working that outfit! Show off those boots girl. Like Jessica Simpson says..."THESE BOOTS ARE GONNA WALK ALL OVER YOU!!!
ReplyDeleteKeenda's outfit is SOOOO sweeeeeet it can cause cavities...yeah baby!
ReplyDeletesugar and spice and everything nice describes Keenda's outfit to a tee!
ReplyDeleteCharle from New Orleans!
ReplyDelete1 - Sade
ReplyDelete2 - Charle
3 - Team Cincinnati (my hometown, that Nasty Nati! :D )
Chiriga
ReplyDeleteSade
Joy
In order of preference :)
x
charle!
ReplyDeletechirgia!
Charle!
ReplyDeleteChiriga gets my vote.
ReplyDelete... By the way, I love the coat Joy from London is wearing. Charle's dress with the lace (I think) details is also hot. And Latrice is killing them... but my vote stands for Chiriga... again, I would love to know where that boutique is she owns. I just hope it fits the college student budget.
ReplyDelete1)Chiriga
ReplyDelete2)Sade
3)Latrice
Lovette, definitely. I love those shoes and she makes it all look effortless!
ReplyDeleteCHRIGA!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy vote is mos definitely for Chiriga
ReplyDeleteShaunya (chic and fly)
ReplyDeleteLatrice (soon to be fabulous, OKAY?!)
and the twins
They all are equally chic but those are my favs. Good luck
LaTrice and Joy are ultimately FAB!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love thier "I got up and didn't try too hard to be sexy" look. They reminds me of myself, hehehe. The other girls were really fashionable too.
ReplyDeleteThese are my favs
ReplyDeleteLatrice her style is young and hip and she brings alot of energy with her clothes.
Shauna i like her idea on style. It's all about the look not the price tag is what i tell everyone.
Sade her style resembles my own. I love that she uses classic pieces and adds accessories to make it her own.
Chiriga
Great urban chic style. b/ she also knows how to dress it up very well rounded.
My picks are:
ReplyDeleteChiriga
Lovette
Latrice
Some of these votes prove that the death of fashion is imminent
ReplyDeleteJoy, Shanae and Latrice are my faves. But I love all of he ladies' looks. Biggup to y'all. I gotta give an honorable mention to all my fellow students who participated. Fly students all the way!!
ReplyDeleteHi Claire,
ReplyDeleteLovin how the T dot(Toronto) ladies represent !! My top three faves are
1) Shanae
2) Chiriga
3) Keenda
Good luck ladies !!
Nikki
I DEF HAVE TO VOTE FOR CHIRIGA FROM NYC... I LOVE HER STYLE AND DIFFERENT LOOKS! DEF A CUTIE ALSO. CHIRIGA IS THE BOMB. BBC BABY
ReplyDeleteMy top 3 are
ReplyDeleteCharle
Ora
Renata
Charle
ReplyDeleteJoy
Latrice
Shanae! Go T-Dot!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat!
ReplyDeleteChiriga is ridiculous!!! Her style amazing!!! She gets my vote 100%
ReplyDeleteChiriga,
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous! Your style is fresh. Keep it up girl!!!!!
Good Luck!!!
Chiriga by far!!! Good Luck girl!
ReplyDeleteJ'adore Chiriga from NYC!
ReplyDeleteThe vintage accessories simple tops the scarves!!! I like the simplicity of it all!! The white dress is amazing by the way!
ReplyDeleteChiriga's where its at!
ReplyDeletechiriga's where its at!
ReplyDeleteim going to go with Chiriga,then Chiriga and oh did I say chiriga
ReplyDeleteChiriga, You already know!!! Tad Martin, Give & Go and the BBC is all riding with you, baby girl! She is hands down the flyest sista in NYC!!!
ReplyDeleteChiriga all the way - NYC represent
ReplyDeleteUmmm....the white dress, simple top & a scarf..topping it off with vintage accessories? LOVE IT!! Chiriga has cool flavor. Don't need too many things to make a statement. Chiriga has it all down pat.
ReplyDeleteChiriga definately did it for me on style it seems organic-and effortless looks gr8
ReplyDeletemy vote is for Chiriga... im diggin her whole style.. u can tell she has a real fashion sense bout things.. she not just 1 dimensional ya dig.. she got different aspects of fashion down...
ReplyDeleteI'm voting for Charle. She lent me her hat once, and I made a shrine for it.
ReplyDeleteCharle!
NUMBER ONE PICK SADE, HANDS DOWN!!!
ReplyDeleteI vote Chiriga (NY)!!
ReplyDelete