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

American High Style-Brooklyn Museum

American High Style is an exhibit going on at the Brooklyn Museum in conjunction with Polyvore, highlighting innovative designers from the past who made an impact on American fashion.
Last weekend I went on a solo Fanny mission to check it out!

Notebook...check! Pen...check! Camera...check! Stuffed my backpack and off I went.
It was Vintage paradise filled with garments, accessories, shoes, and even original sketches dating back to the 1800s. Oooh lala! Check out my favorites:




This elegant evening outfit is an early 70's creation by American designer Norman Norell. Capturing the essence of that period..It's billowy and glamorous!Aren't the beaded pants amazing?and the bow and poets sleeve!

DELISH!










Christian Dior (whom really needs no introduction) designed some of the beautiful footwear on display. I see oxfords and caged shoes were considered chic back then as well. How cool is that?




Dress to the left by Cristobal Balenciaga in 1945 and to the right also Christian Dior in 1952.




A 1960's blue bandeau dress by Hubert de Givenchy and a 1950's Yves Saint Laurent cocktail dress.. Both with bows that add girly charm galore!




A frilly Black number by none other than Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel in 1965. It felt very surreal standing in front of a piece designed by the legendary Chanel herself.





New York born designer Charles James made these lavish silk gowns during the 1950's. Known as America's first couturier, his work was largely recognized for it's elaborate construction and luxurious materials.




Puppies have to be fly too!

London based designer John Cavanagh is the master behind these three items made in the 1960's. He had a very successful run as a couturier for 10 years with his eponymous house 'John Cavanagh'.





Red bottoms on shoulder of the jumpsuit remind me of Christian Louboutins!

This exhibit is a must see, so run to the Brooklyn Museum before August first. If you love vintage you'll enjoy. For more information on the exhibit click here.
Fanny mission complete!

xoxo Ferocious Fanny

FF Field Trip!THE ROOTS!TALIB KWELI!This Sun!

 As if Summer 2010 could get ANY better!!

This Sunday, July 11th..

THE ROOTS!! TALIB KWELI!!

$3!!!!

Say Word!!

Join Team Funky Fanny's for a Field Trip that's sure to be AHMAAZIN!

The Roots will headline the Celebrate Brooklyn! /OkayAfrica World Cup 2010 Finals party.

Prospect Park Bandshell..9th Street & Prospect Park West..BK,NY

Gates open at 4pm..Show starts at 5pm..Early arrival is suggested as lines can be lonnnnng! :)

Look for the Orange & Pink balloons and we'll be there posted up with lawn space,snacks,and Funtimes guaranteed!!!

Picnicking is encouraged :)..so feel free to bring a snack, but please keep in mind that bottles,cans,and pets are not allowed.

All are welcome! We'll save lawn seating for all that RSVP to: ffrsvp@gmail.com

Come hang with Team FF for some Summer Funtimes!!

No Vintage just Dope Music & Stellar Company!! :)

We love Vintage and we LO-O-O-VE Summer Concerts too!

 Suggested Donation $3

Don't forget to RSVP to the above mentioned address so we know you're comin and we'll see ya there!!

xoxo

Team Funky Fanny's

FF Field Trip: Sidewalk Catwalk Part 1!

Team Funky Fanny's took a Field Trip to strut down the Sidewalk Catwalk,

a public fashion event celebrating the NYC Fashion District.

We also enjoyed a nice lunch at Schnippers, famous for their comfort food!!

I'm talking jumbo burgers, golden french fries, and frothy milkshakes!!

Yum, Yum and Yummy!

We strolled down Broadway to the exhibit which featured over

30 different designers, adorning custom made Ralph Pucci mannequins (not related to designer Emilio Pucci), and each with their own unique twist and custom design.

Take a peek at some of the awesomeness Team FF encountered...

FYI: DO NOT touch the mannequins! Guards are on 24/hr patrol

FeistyFanny was just being...well you know FEISTY!!

Don't worry she kept her hands to herself...the entire time! haha

FIT students Christopher C. and Ariel P. made a contribution of their own...

paying homage to the Garment District that keeps our fashion world spinning!!

"Welcome to Fashion Ave"

Diane Von Furstenburg hand painted her mannequin with

her own rendition of the "cheetah print" by using a purple and black color-way.

and left an everlasting impression on me with the saying

"Love is Life...-Diane"

Whew!All that delicious fashion had us hungry for delicious LUNCH!
Pitstop at The Vintage Wondergirl's fav spot for DELISH Cookies n Cream Milkshakes!!

Bellies full and ready for more fashion pleaseeee!

Catherine Malandrino

went patriotic along with a few other designers who showed their love for

America by designing pieces inspired by the American Flag.

The Vintage Wondergirl and Foxy Fanny salute you too!

Carlos Falchi is known for using exotic skins on his famous handbags.

He covered his mannequin in snakeskin from HEAD to TOE

and little sayings like "Rock n Roll", "LOVE", and

"But I like it" inscribed on her skin!

This one has to be my favorite mannequin of them all because

it's fun, edgy, and artistically creative.

It wouldn't be classic Betsey Johnson if her mannequin didn't scream

Bright funky fun, flowers, and yumminess all around!!

Betsey's hot pink mannequin adorned with a platinum blonde wig, custom belt made for real flowers, and sharpie painted Gladiator sandals!

um WOW! Gotta Love her!!

"You get what you give"

Pictures of Betsey with her grandchildren!! XoXo

Our Team FF Field Trip was quite exciting! So much to see and take in....
Part 2 coming soon! Stay tuned!
Until then..

Go with some of your favorite ladies and see

"Sidewalk Catwalk" for yourselves!

There's plenty of tables and chairs for a nice afternoon lunch with the mannequins...haha

Peace/Love/Free Hugs

~FoxyFanny~

FunkyFanny's new gal on the scene...Flirty Fanny!

Well hello gals and dolls,

Introducing (drum roll please).... Flirty Fanny!

Flirty Fanny at your service!
Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY.
I go to school in Los Angeles (but we all know nothing beats Brooklyn!)

I love sparkles, bright colors, funky shoes, and anything high-waisted.
Which I prefer to get from Vintage.
I like to mix and sprinkle fashion from the 40's, 60's, and 80's.

The classiness of the 40's plus the experimentation of the 60's
topped off with the bold brightness of the 80's are what I adore.

Something y'all should know right now:
I am a huge nerd and proud of it!

Reading, traveling, art. and elephants. These are what tickle my fancy.

My favorite timewaster, however, is music. You can barely see me
without my Ipod dancing in my own world. My music is a crazy mixture of
anything and everything you can think of, from bluegrass to hip hop!

Good people are what truly make me happy.

Forever yours,
With hugs and kisses,
Flirty Fanny