Bobbie Thomas
For over a decade, Bobbie has been passionate about communicating "Style is the way you speak to the world without words." Beyond fashion and beauty, she has built a buzzworthy brand as a 'professional girlfriend'. From the red carpet to front row at fashion week, Bobbie possesses a rare ability to be relatable, regardless of where she is or who she is with.
Currently, millions of people wake up to catch Bobbie on NBC's "Today Show," where she has served as Style Editor for the past six years. Her regular fashion and beauty segments along with her weekly "Bobbie's Minute Buzz" segments have become popular fixtures for the show drawing in loyal viewers of all ages from every corner of the country. Bobbie's Today.com articles are often among the site's most viewed; frequently pulled to appear on MSN.com and MSN messenger, as well as MSNBC.com's home page. Additionally, Bobbie's interacts daily with thousands on her own site, Bobbie.com.
Bobbie was raised between New England and Los Angeles, and
received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University
of Idaho and attended California State University of Northridge for
her Master of Science in Counseling. During her three years of
graduate studies, Bobbie volunteered as an advocate and counselor
at the Valley Trauma Center, a rape crisis treatment facility. This
experience cemented her belief that "beauty truly comes from the
strength within."
Eager to inspire others, Bobbie sought a platform to encourage
self-esteem and confidence in the best way she knew how- a fusion
of fun, fashion, and friendship. For five years, she shined as the
West Coast Editor and 'Bobbeez Buzz' advice columnist for
top-selling national teen magazines 'J-14' and 'Twist.' Her
assorted experience included style spreads, makeovers,
do-it-yourself craft ideas and personal conversations with friends
like: Jessica Simpson about body image and the pressure to be
picture perfect, heart to heart chats with Britney about boys, and
Pink's idea of girl power. Bobbie's loyal readership then followed
her to In Touch weekly magazine where her national column,
"The Buzz" highlighted Hollywood's hottest fashion and beauty
must-haves for more than 7 years.
Bobbie's "Buzz" spread quickly, launching her and her fresh perspective from print into television, radio, and the internet, and earning her the reputation of being genuine and reliable. Over the years, she has appeared as co-host of the Style Network'sFashion Police where she helped to not only transform viewers, but trends, taking from the runway what could work their way. She also appeared as both a co-host and guest on a variety of E! Entertainment specials including their annual red-carpet Emmy, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and Academy Awards coverage.
From FOX and CNN to VH-1 and MTV, the ladies of ABC's the View and the boys of the Best Damn Sports Show Period, Bobbie's shared her tips, finds, and Hollywood secrets with a wide audience. She has taken viewers inside celebrity lifestyles as the Style Correspondent for "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest", and has tried everything from sky diving to speed dating as a correspondent for both E! News and Extra.
She's not only a go-to-gal for a new generation, but a trusted girlfriend. Bobbie Thomas is a new breed of talent with her own style, flair and modern-age philosophy. She has been called a walking 411 for a new generation who's aim is to prove "You can be sexy and smart."
