Cubannie Links 3rd Anniversary!!

Our ladies do it Oh so well!!

Fav Fanny, Annie Basulto is celebrating Cubannie Links 3rd Anniversary and we're in there like swimwear!!

Come out and join us as we salute this wonderful milestone with an event that's sure to delight!

And if hostesses Nina Sky and T-Boz,Open bar from 8-9, and CL jewels booth on site wasn't enough..

Funky Fanny's donated a scrumptious Vintage treat for the incredible raffle to benefit A Mother's Heart and their Sickle Cell support efforts.

Spread the word..Come support a great cause,and Celebrate Cubannie Links!

xoxo

Team Funky Fanny's

Head Fanny In Charge- Princess Keisha Omilana

Time flies when Team FF is having fun
But we're at it again with our monthly spotlight
Here's the BIG reveal of our newest H.F.I.C. - Head Fanny In Charge!

Introducing...
Princess Keisha Omilana
That's right, PRINCESS!!!

There's much more than meets the eye with this Royal!
Wife.
Mother.
Model.
Entrepreneur.
Philanthropist.
Only a few of her other worthy titles.

This Cali born lady became Pantene's go-to-gal for their campaigns,
having the distinction of becoming the 1st African-American woman
featured in three commercials and ads!

The dazzling beauty has taken the fashion world by storm
Working with Escada, Donna Karan, Tiffany and Co.,
Elle Magazine, L'Oreal and Nike amongst countless other fashion and beauty giants.

Never one to rest solely on outer beauty to define her life's experience, Keisha also works with Keep A Child Alive, Evidence: A Dance Company, GOAL, and more to give back.

She's even caught a bit of the acting bug..
making appearances on 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live...

Tune into any red carpet extravaganza
and you might catch a glimpse of her conducting interviews..
Doling out the royal treatment to your celebrities favorite celebrities!

Let's flip through the pages of the Princess Diaries to learn more!


NAME/AGE/STOMPING GROUNDS
Princess Keisha Omilana
Forever 21...
Born in Inglewood,CA..Currently residing in NY, NJ, and London


EVERY DAY I'M HUSTLIN', HUSTLIN', HUSTLIN' AS...
A Supermommy, Supermodel and Supermogul


QUICK, DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE IN 5 WORDS OR LESS...
Sassy, classy, fashionable, sexy, and elegant


WHAT'S YOUR "TO DIE FOR" FF PIECE CURRENTLY IN YOUR CLOSET?
Wow...for me it's IMPOSSIBLE to pick just one!
It really depends on "who" I'm dressing for that day..
I have a black lace Stevie Nicks number that I wear for my hubby and Prince outings...

I have a cute, sassy Vintage Laura Ashley dress that I just adore
and wear to the playground with my 3 year old...
Then there's the hot pink floor length dress that is a head turner
Like I said...I can't pick just one!
ALL MY FF PIECES ARE TO DIE FOR!!!!

ITEM IN YOUR CLOSET YOU NEED TO RETIRE BUT JUST CAN'T...
There is that one see-through fuschia mesh shirt that might need a little break!
I'm a mommy and a princess now...
Can't exactly go around with my nipples all out!
But then again...LOL!

WHO DO YOU LOOK TO FOR INSPIRATION, STYLE WISE?
To be honest, no one person in particular
I love looking at the shows in Paris, NYC and Milan
But my all time favorite inspiration is TCM (Turner Classic Movies)
Then I just call my favorite Fanny to see if she has anything for me!

MY WEIRDEST TALENT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT...
I can imitate almost anyone!

I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT...
My hubby, my 3 year old, my family
fashion, designer shoes with 5" heels or more...
and of course my Funky Fanny's Vintage Gear!!

IF YOU COULD BE A SUPERHERO WHO WOULD YOU BE? WHY?
Probably Wonder Woman...
Because I would look SO HOT in the outfit and she's dope
I'd also love to have her boobs!!


WHEN YOU SING IN THE SHOWER YOU SOUND LIKE?
Just like Mariah Carey and Celine Dion...
When they have a sore throat!

WHAT INSPIRES YOU ON THE DAILY?
Without a doubt my 3 year old Prince
Watching how happy and blessed he is inspires me to keep at it...
Even when all I hear is "No," "No Thank You," "You Can't"
and "Do Something Else!"

WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU BE DOING IF YOU DIDN'T CHOOSE THIS PATH?
I can't even imagine life doing anything else than what I am doing!

WHICH SATC (SEX AND THE CITY) CHARACTER DO YOUR FRIENDS SAY YOU ARE?
Well no one has told me this but I do have the personality of Charlotte York!
I am a perfectionist, a planner
I have everything mapped out...
I know exactly what I want and at what age/time I should get/have it
And I'm a hopeless romantic.

ANY PEARLS OF WISDOM FOR THE YOUNGINS ON THE COME UP IN MODELING?
Always know your worth!
Never let an agent or booker tell you your look is not right for any project
Never give up on YOU!
Always be nice, pleasant to be around and a joy to work with
NEVER NEVER share with everyone your dreams and goals!!!
Create them, write them down in your journal
Pray about them, then...
SHOW THEM!

IF YOU WERE ON TEAM FUNKY FANNY'S, WHAT FANNY WOULD YOU BE? WHY?
Without a doubt...FASHIONABLE FANNY!
'Cause fashion is my passion and I am one fashionable lady...
Thanks to Funky Fanny's of course!

Princess Keisha Omilana not only wears crowned jewels
But is one in her own right!
Personality,Beauty, AND Sweet as Sugar!
What a Lady!!!

Have a lil' look see into her kingdom and find out firsthand!

www.keishaomilana.com
www.wonderful-tv.com
www.flashlifestyle.com
www.twitter.com/komilana


Spunky Til I Die,
Feisty Fanny



photo credits:
Pantene / Ann Watt / Brad Starks  / InStyle Magazine / Barron Claiborne / Ondrea Barbe for Shape Magazine 

GOLD MONEY HONEY!!!!

It's Baaaaaack!!!

FF in PAPER Magazine!

What a year it's been for The Fanny's!

We're grindin' hard to bring you the most delicious Vintage around..

and it's our pleasure!

 We're featured in the Summer 2010 issue of  Paper Magazine!

In what we'd like to call THE MOST AMAZING Soul Train homage EVER!

What...An...Honor!

Vintage Tuxedo Jacket

Vintage Jumpsuit

Vintage Football Tee

Vintage Levi's Tie Dyed Bellbottoms

Vintage Leather Patchwork Skirt

Vintage Jumpsuit

Vintage Tuxedo Jacket

Vintage Ultrasuede Pants

Big Thanks to Paper and Zandile Blay for the love and Fav Fanny Ida Kay for the introduction.

Big Brooklyn Hugs..

The Vintage Wondergirl

FF Field Trip: Sidewalk Catwalk Part 2

The fun times with Team FF continued on 

our walk in the heart of the city...

Times Square!!

We ran into the Sing for Hope "Play Me I'm Yours" street piano installations.

This non-profit organization has brought music to the streets by installing 60 pianos across all 5 boroughs.  The pianos were meant to create, inspire, and enliven the city with music!
Good causes make our day!

We continued down Sidewalk Catwalk

Kenneth Cole

All Black mannequin wearing a chain link necklace

Making a statement with
" Underneath it all you're NAKED!"

John Barlett's mannequin had a nice organic touch.

An earthy inspired dress with shades of beige and hunter green giving it a camouflage appearance.

Rachel Roy's neon orange mannequin is definitely an eye catcher!

A Studded out corset top with 

 Thigh high snakeskin boots to accent!
Grrrrrrrr!

The Vintage Wondergirl and Miss Flirty Fanny

Hanging out with Nanette Lapore's fabulous summer inspired dress.

We Love Color and these bright neon colors are a big

YAY!!!

If I must say so myself...

Our Field trip was a blast! Fashion, Food and Fun!!

Stay tuned for more Funky Fanny's Field Trips!

We've got tons of fun up our Vintage puff sleeves! :)

For more info on Sidewalk Catwalk: click here

To help a great cause and learn more about Sing for Hope: click here

And to keep your bellies nice and full of yummyness visit Schnippers!!

Peace/Love/Free Hugs

~FoxyFanny~

SPOTLIGHT: Carlos Falchi

If you haven't heard of Carlos Falchi, today is your lucky day!

Carlos Falchi is a Brazilian-born handbag and accessories designer well renowned for his high quality pieces and his use of exotic skins and leathers.

At the age of twenty, he moved to New York where he worked as a busboy.
It was here that he came in contact with rock and rollers and started designing stage costumes for
Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, and even the king himself, Elvis Presley!

Falchi got his big break in the 1970's when he showed his designs to
Geraldine Stutz, former president of Henri Bendel.


For over 30 years, Falchi has been designing bags with classic style.
His bags are soft and unstructured and often combine colors and patterns for a whimsical look.

His bags are showcased in movies such as Sex and the City and
 enjoyed by celebrities from Madonna and Cher to Rihanna and Blake Lively.



Carlos Falchi has also made an impact in the environment!
He has tried to create farm-bred, exotic skins which would protect the species, boost employment in developing regions, and provide environmental controls.

In 2004,  he received the Lifetime Award from the Accessories Council.
Many of his bags are also showcased in the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Musuem of Art.

Recently, Falchi made a line of more cost efficient bags for Target and HSN with the same craftsmanship that is evident in all of his work.

Here's to you Carlos Falchi for creating bags with an exotic flair that has never ceased!!

xoxo
Flirty Fanny