Before I left New York City, I took a moment to celebrate a successful month the best way I know how—with good food and even better company. I met up with my college friends for dinner at Philippe Chow, which recently reopened at its new location on 10 East 52nd Street in Midtown. The ambiance was electric from the moment we walked in—dim lighting, a buzzing crowd, and that unmistakable New York energy that makes every dinner feel like an…
Claire’s Life: The 2026 Met Gala Wearing a Khaled & Marwan La Madeleine Gown, Hair by Becky with the Good Hair, and Jewelry by The Iconic Timepieces
Happy Day after the day After the Met Gala! I gotta be honest: After 20 years of doing Fashion Bomb Daily, it takes a bit longer to recover from big nights. But also, after 20 years of doing Fashion Bomb Daily, I am now a regular at the Met Gala! God is Great! This year was the 2nd year of Fashion Bomb Daily covering Fashion’s Biggest Night from the Carpet. It is always an adrenaline rush and a special moment…
Claire’s Life: Wearing a Purple and Green MSO Lagos to the Met Gala Press Preview
Ahead of the 2026 Met Gala, I attended the official press preview wearing a sculptural look by MSO Lagos that immediately caught my eye for its dramatic proportions and editorial shape. The dress featured a fitted plum bodice with an oversized floral shoulder detail and a voluminous emerald green bubble skirt with a cascading train. Given this year’s conversation around fashion as art and the body as canvas, the silhouette felt fitting for the occasion. I paired the look with…
Claire’s Life: Celebrating Derrick Rutledge, Ursula Stephen, and more at Derick Monroe’s Behind the Scenes Beauty Gala in Burgundy LaPointe
The day before the Met Gala, I attended the Behind the Scenes Beauty gala and awards at The Lavan in New York City, and the evening served as a reminder that fashion’s biggest moments are never created alone. While the world often focuses on the celebrities walking the carpet, this event shifted the spotlight to the visionaries behind the scenes who help bring every iconic look to life. The ceremony honored industry pioneers Ursula Stephen, Paul Tazewell, Joy Reid, Derrick…
The Bomb Life: Style Recap of ExcelerateHer 2026 in BruceGlen, MSO Lagos, 12pm Studios, and More!
Hey Bombers and Bombshells! I have to leave for an event in 20 minutes but before I get in these streets for Met Gala activities, I wanted to share some photos from my last day at ExcelerateHer! I stopped by the morning session, which included a chat with Cookie Johnson, who talked about the importance of faith and friendship! Afterwards, we heard from our former VP Kamala Harris! It was an excited end to an amazing week! Check out my…
Claire’s Life: The ExcerateHer Conference Day 1 Wearing Coral Feathered Lapointe and Alaia
Happy Wednesday! This year I was blessed yet again to cover the ExcelerateHer 2026 conference, founded by powerhouse Kim Blackwell! While Kim Blackwell is known for her business acumen, she is equally recognized for her style. The conference reflects that sensibility, with themed evenings that invite attendees to express themselves through fashion. Kim tapped Fashion Bomb Daily to capture the style moments throughout the experience. Take a look at FashionBombdaily.com for snaps and catch my moments below: I can transparently…




