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Photo by D. Rice Photography. Beauty by Brittany Main.
"Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August."
—Jenny Han
Get the Look: Catch some summer inspo with this bomb image of Sophia Yeshi wearing a vintage printed wrap dress (similar style here), Bebe studded belt, layered bangles and rings, choker, and wooden heeled sandals.
Yesterday, Editor and Founder of The Bomb Life Blog as well as Fashion BombDaily (one of the top 50 most influential style sites in the world), Claire Sulmers, finally revealed her first published book with a very befitting tagline. As someone who has been waiting on this book for about 5 years now, I happily consumed the book in a day's time.
Starting off as a hungry Harvard graduate with distinct talent and passion for fashion journalism, Claire Sulmers worked to carve out her own path in the tough industry of fashion, turning her creative blog outlet into an extremely influential and profitable online magazine. Using both traditional and outlandish (but well worth it) networking strategies, Sulmers went from intern to street style capturer at Paris Vogue. Later on, after first being discouraged by the fact that she was not yet where she wanted to be in the Vogue chain, Claire realized with the help of family and friends that her online style coverage was becoming enough to sustain her, and that she could in fact "create her own Vogue".
Part autobiography, part how to guide, Claire lets readers into her bomb life by sharing several intriguing accounts and experiences that molded her into the fabulous person and businesswoman she is today. She balances the telling of these life changing occurences with concrete yet profoundly inspiring tips on how to build a brand that is unique to one's gifts. The substantial steps toward branding and monetizing explained by Claire in this book are the reasons I would recommend The Bomb Life to any creative entrepreneur, especially those interested in the blogging or fashion world on any level. Ending with a profoundly sentimental letter to herself, this book reinforces the ideas of putting yourself out there, having tough skin, looking the part, and showing resilience, among other important lessons outlined.
Claire's ability to innovate, brand, and create major opportunities for herself and others in a superficial, cutthroat, and often very prejudice industry are what make her one of the best representations of black excellence in fashion and media, in my book. Reading one of my main inspirators of the industry's first published book has definitely inspired, motivated and refreshed me as a style expert, entrepreneur, and as a person. The Walking Art Blog gives it 5 stars!
Purchase "The Bomb Life" on Amazon & Barnes & Noble, or order an autographed copy here.
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A curated selection of alluring looks where charming and sexy meet in the middle. Combine both elegant and sexy elements for an alluring aesthetic this season. Think lace embroidery & florals alongside luxe fur & leather, tall boots, and just the right amount of skin.
Shop the Look: Model Shamika wearing the Necessary Clothing bodysuit, Lola Shoetique Hitlist boots, vintage kimono from my wardrobe (similar one here), Bebe choker, and belt. Photo by D. Rice Photography. Makeup by Alesia Sad'e
Jaded, Foresta, and Floral Fatale on Polyvore.
Tulle Couture by Sharra. Photography by Eliza Romero-Kovalsky of Aesthetic Distance. Model: Polina Kopii.
Shop My Look: Me wearing my Bebe wrap crop top and belt, Nasty Gal lace skirt, and Public Desire Kassidy gladiators.
Photography by Travis Curry. Makeup by Carolyn Thombs. Model: Amanda Nell.
Kool Kat & Textured on Polyvore.
Photography by Rasheedha Essence. Model: Cierra Nicole.
Moving & Harsh Winter on Polyvore.
Photos by Eliza Romero-Kovalsky & Kelvin Bulluck. Models: Viktoria Ivanova & Polina Kopii.
Rosa de Vita & Transparency on Polyvore.
More look inspiration for this season coming very soon to the blog.