Drippin In Golddddd!

Source Magazine March 2010

We got so much style we should be down with

The Stylistics....

The Funky Fanny's served up major vintage styles for the

March 2010 Source Magazine issue!

Check out the goodies!!

Vintage Cazal Sunglasses ($225)

Vintage Cream Buttoned Bustier (sold)

Vintage Picasso Bomber Jacket ($78)

 Vintage Metallic disco headband (sold)

Big FF hugs to one of our Fav Fanny's

Michelle Ten of Missfit Styles for making it happen!!

For all inquiries on Funky Fanny's merchandise

please feel free to contact us at

getit@funkyfannys.com

~FoxyFanny~

Vintage Ad of the Month: CHANEL

One of the best things about Chanel, is it seamlessly fits into any type of style. In this advertisement from the early 90's, supermodel Linda Evangelista jogs through the streets in a Jersey tracksuit. Two C's on a thick gilt chain??? Classic! Long live Chanel!
xoxo Ferocious Fanny

Reminization: House Party

House Party is 20 years old
WOW!

My how time flies when you're having fun
and fun was the main ingredient that rap duo Kid n' Play
brought to rap music in the early 1990s

They provided a "Sweet and Low" option
to the hardcore gangster lyrics coming from the west coast

This classic flick ushered in a time to let loose...
hang out with your friends...
train your hair to soar to new heights - defying the laws of gravity
wear your finest, boldest, most colorful of threads
and most importantly
DANCE...DANCE I SAID!!!

Right there in the middle of a good ole house jammy jam
You danced your troubles, beefs, insecurities, fears
and even curfews away!

20 years later their syncopated footwork still has the power to get us on the floor
following along to those signature moves

Press play on this clip for a taste of nostalgia
Go on, get down...
You can do it!
And kick...now step...
SWITCH!


Spunky Til I Die,
FeistyFanny

SPOTLIGHT: Sabrina

As part of Funky Fanny's ongoing dedication to bringing you Vintage, but also the History of Vintage, I attended a free fashion film offered by Parsons: School of Art and Design History celebrating the launch of their new MA Fashion Studies program, and here's the rundown on that Vintage Cinematic Classic.

In 1954 one of the most memorable films of the twentieth century came to the big screen: Sabrina.

This romantic comedy starring Audrey Hepburn is about a chauffeur's daughter 'Sabrina Fairchild' who is madly in love with the son of a wealthy family 'David Larrabe'. Dressed in rags, David never pays her any mind.

Costume designer Edith Head created this raga-muffin dress. Edith's dream was to make every outfit for the film but was only permitted to make this one.
Sabrina left for culinary school in Paris and came back a changed woman complete with fancy garments. Upon arrival, David stops to pick her up without even recognizing her.

Legendary designer Hubert de Givenchy created this sophisticated Black suit with matching gloves and a White head wrap. Audrey begged him to let her try his S/S 1953 samples and they fit perfectly. That marked the beginning of a life long friendship plus popularity among Hollywood stars. He made every ensemble Sabrina wears post-Paris.
 Sabrina gets invited to a Larrabe dinner party and shows up in the most elaborate White silk gown with gloves. She steals the night as David ditches his fiancee to dance with her. His brother Linus notices and fears it will cost corporate ties with the bride. So he takes matters into his own hands and attempts to make Sabrina fall in love with him instead.





In an office scene Linus invites Sabrina for ice cream. She wears a Black cocktail dress with matching gloves and crown. Audrey loved this dress because she says it "covered her bony chest and accentuated the shoulders."


Awwww peep the embellishment how adorable. I want one!
 Linus takes Sabrina on a boat trip. She wears a Plaid top tucked into White pleated shorts. That day he realizes that he's fallen in love but continues on with his plans to get rid of her.








In another office scene Sabrina shows up to visit Linus in a Black funnel neck coat by Givenchy . Beneath it is a simple sweater and capris combo with ballerina flats that shows off her slim figure. Here she got the news that Linus planned to ship her away to Paris for good.






In the last scene Sabrina heads for Paris in a Wool trench and gloves accompanied by her puppy *tears*. Linus realized he was making a mistake and caught the boat to meet his true love. They hugged and sailed off.

Edith Head won eight Oscars for best costumes although Hubert de Givenchy designed the majority of the outfits for Sabrina. Since she was appointed wardrobe supervisor and costume designer, Edith was upset when news broke that Audrey requested Givenchy to create her gowns instead. To prevent Edith from quitting, the director granted her wishes and all credit went to her.


Happy endings are the best!

xoxo Ferocious Fanny.

SPOTLIGHT: Lacoste or Haymaker?

Everyone knows what that little crocodile emblem represents but you're probably wondering why on earth the tag says Haymaker. This isn't a fake it's actually an authentic Lacoste shirt. So why doesn't it say so? Allow me to break everything down.

Originally, Lacoste was a brand of tennis shirts developed by French tennis star Rene Lacoste and knitwear company owner Andre Gillier in 1933. Each shirt had a croc logo representing Rene's nickname 'the crocodile'. In 1952 he signed an agreement with David Crystal, owner of Izod who combined the two brands to boost Izod's prestige.

By 1966, Lacoste shirts and polo dresses were made and distributed in the U.S. with variations of labels on clothing tags including Izod Lacoste and Haymaker, a sportswear division under Crystal.

These tennis style garments were very fashionable during the late 1960's to early 1980's when 'preppy' was THE look.

Today Izod and Lacoste are separate entities while David Crystal no longer exists.

For Spring 2010, luxury labels put a spin on retro tennis style as their interpretation of the current sportswear trend.

Who knew such a small symbol had so much history behind it?

xoxo Ferocious Fanny.

Got her toes done up with the fingernails matchin!

When you think of the 60's what are the first things that come to mind?
Twiggy, folk music, baby doll eyes, mini skirts, bobbed hair?
But there's one small detail that is constantly overlooked.

NAILS!!!!

What girl doesn't love getting her nails done? I'm obsessed with fresh manicures.. Acrylic, gel, plain, whatever the case nothing beats the look of a shiny new set.

Recently there's been a surge in interest for long oval shaped nails. Hurled back into the spotlight by a certain celebrity *ehemm* this retro style mani has returned. Move over squares and squovals.



From the 1940's to 1960's rounded nails were extremely popular. Have you ever noticed your grandma or old ladies on the bus sporting the ovals? Well that's why!

Don't worry though, they are no longer reserved for the sassy senior citizens crowd.

Next time you visit the salon give em a try. I love oval nails, they add a touch of old school glamour to any look.



xoxo Ferocious Fanny.

Photo courtesy of: Child of the Moon, Stacy Armand, Vintage ads

Head Fanny in Charge: Nadine Vendryes

 Every month we get to sing the praises and
share the awesomeness with a special spotlight called
H.F.I.C. - Head Fanny In Charge!
On deck this month we have
Makeup Artist extraordinaire

Nadine Vendryes

This Jamaican beauty met up with our very own Vintage Wondergirl
during her Top Model days in Miami...
The rest is vintage history!

Nadine's larger than life personality is only matched by her unbelievable skill
as one of the industry's top makeup artists.

Some of the faces she's beat into submission include:
Florence and the Machine, Neyo, Trina, and
Miss Lady Marmalade herself,the legendary Patti Labelle.
Just to namedrop a few!

Backstage at The Celebrity Duets show


Major ad campaigns and editorial spreads for Akademiks, Ocean Drive, Missbehave, Complex, House of Dereon and Lucky magazines
have benefited from her expert brushstrokes.

(click images to enlarge)

Nina Sky in Missbehave Mag/Sean Burrowes Photography/ Vanidades Magazine

Sean Burrowes Photography/ZooZoom.com/Akademiks Campaign

Her fancy facework has been showcased on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and on set with heavy hitters Spike Lee, Keith Majors, Ellen Stagg, Kai Regan and countless others.

Versace event at Barney's/Sean Burrowes Photography/944 Magazine

She even took time out of her jet settingly hectic schedule to show Team FF
and not to mention Mickey some love on our
Spring/Summer 2010 Looky Loo - "Mickey Does Miami".

Let's crack open the lid on her perfectly assembled kit to find out how Ms. Vendryes
got to be so darn bad
(not bad meaning bad, but bad meaning GOOD of course!)

1. NAME/AGE/STOMPING GROUNDS...
Nadine Vendryes, thirty-something, repping Kingston Jamaica, Miami and New Jersey

2. EVERY DAY I'M HUSTLIN', HUSTLIN', HUSTLIN' AS...
A makeup artist

3. MY DAILY UNIFORM CONSISTS OF...
Jeans and a tee, but in the summertime and/or tropical climates...a flowing dress and sandals

4. QUICK, DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE IN 5 WORDS OR LESS...
Comfortable sexiness


5. WHEN DID YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH VINTAGE AND WHY?
When my dear friend Serci introduced me to it!! (Thanks Mama!!!)


6. WHAT'S YOUR "TO DIE FOR" FF PIECE CURRENTLY IN YOUR CLOSET?
A black and white fitted cocktail dress with huge ruffled sleeves (It's AMAZING!!!)


7. WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU BE DOING IF YOU DIDN'T CHOOSE THIS PATH?
A fashion designer with a line of dresses


8. YOUR ULTIMATE PLAYLIST FEATURES WHAT SONGS AND/OR ARTISTS?
Sade, Bob Marley, Beyonce, Lil Wayne,Drake, Hall and Oates, Lauryn Hill

9. IF THERE'S 1 THING YOU COULD DO EVERY DAY, YOU WOULD...
Watch the sunset from a beach

10. I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT THIS IN MY MAKEUP KIT...
Creme de la Mer moisturizer, MAC Lychee Luxe Lipglass, Maybelline Big Lash

11. BAGS VS. SHOES...DEATHMATCH...WHO WINS?
I'm a shoe gal

12. MY GUILTY PLEASURES ARE...
Creme Brulee, The Real Housewives series on Bravo! (NY, NJ, OC, ATL)


13. ANY PEARLS OF WISDOM FOR THE YOUNGINS ON THE COME UP IN THE MAKEUP GAME?
Offer your services, assist, test, do your research/know what's current, network
(or as I used to say when I started out: "Party with a purpose!"),
always be willing to go that extra mile for your client, and most importantly
Keep your kit and your brushes clean!!!

14. WHAT INSPIRES YOU ON THE DAILY?
My girlfriends!
I am so blessed to have an amazing circle of women who are doin' the damn thing!!!


15. WHAT WOULD YOUR FANNY ALTER EGO BE AND WHY?
Fabulous Faces Fanny!!! But of course...dah-ling!!!

Justin Brimacomb Photography

She transforms a blank canvas into utter and exquisite perfection!

Find her and Get to know her for

"More Fiyaahhhh, More Fiyaaaahhh, More Fiyaaahhh!!!"
(*throws a lighter in the air*)


Facebook.com/NadineVendryes
Twitter.com/Nahdi_V
Agency: Balan, Inc.


Spunky Til I Die,
FeistyFanny

Introducing Ferocious Fanny!

Hey Ladies! It’s Ferocious Fanny! The newest member of Team Funky Fanny’s! 
I burst into this world with my twin sister on June 19, 1989 in Brooklyn, NY. 
Does that make me an 80’s baby or a 90’s baby?

Since childhood I’ve had a fascination with the past. Add that to my love of fashion and a fixation for vintage clothing was born. Wearing vintage is like wearing a slice of history. The fun part is incorporating it into my wardrobe to create an eclectic look. 
My favorite decades are the 60's, 70's, and 80's. In a nutshell, I love to experiment!

Speaking of fashion I adore accessories. Actually let me rephrase that, I am obsessed with them. You’ll never catch me in the streets without a fistful of bracelets and rings, some cute necklaces, and a big scarf. It’s against the law in my book haha.

 Something else I love is music. I have the most random selection of tunes on my ipod from glam rock to new jack swing. That little device tags along everywhere, even to the corner store. GENIUS invention I tell you.

Ever wondered what era a current trend is influenced by? How about the name you see inside a vintage item you’ve never heard of before? I’m here to give y’all the rundown on some of these burning questions. Oh yeah, and some funny commentary too because humor is in my blood. Thanks dad! Stay tuned. 

xoxo

Ferocious Fanny

Mickey Does Miami::Behind The Scenes

We'd like to start by saying

YALL ROCK SOOOOO HARD!!

Thank you all for the love on our S/S 2010 Looky Loo!

We had a blast working on it and in true FF spirit it was funtimes from start to finish!

It's a wrap!

Big "Mickey Did Miami " Hugs

The Vintage Wondergirl

REMINIZATION:Schlemeel,Schlemazel,Hasenfeffer incorporated.

Team FF is Dreamin' Big and cookin up some yummy things for Spring.

Can't wait to share them!

Just a reminder..Do it your way!

Dream Bigger than you ever imagined

Ya never know..your dreams may just come true!

Big "Doin it your way" Hugs

 The Vintage Wondergirl

Reminization: Twistable Turnable Man

Spring is here..Rainy days happen.

Enjoy this yumminess in times of need.

Twistable Turnable Man

 He's the Twistable Turnable Squeezable Pullable
Stretchable Foldable Man.
He can crawl in your pocket or fit your locket
Or screw himself into a twenty-volt socket,
Or stretch himself up to the steeple or taller,
Or squeeze himself into a thimble or smaller,
Yes he can, course he can,
He's the Twistable Turnable Squeezable Pullable
Stretchable Shrinkable Man.
And he lives a passable life
With his Squeezable Lovable Kissable Hugable
Pullable Tugable Wife.
And they have two twistable kids
Who bend up the way that they did.
And they turn and they stretch
Just as much as they can
For this Bendable Foldable
Do-what-you're-toldable
Easily moldable
Buy-what you're-soldable
Washable Mendable
Highly Dependable
Buyable Saleable
Always available
Bounceable Shakeable
Almost unbreakable
Twistable Turnable Man.

xoxo

The Vintage Wondergirl

Feb. 2010 GOLD Money!!

Gold Money brought out our

FavFanny's, DJ's, vintage lovers and friends!!

We had a blast sippin' champers and

The FunkyFanny's had a grand time bein sooo Gold Money!!

Check out the parrrtayy!!

Lorraine Sangre and RadioRose

Lady Chellez  setting the tunes!

Gold Money was pumping!

FavFanny Alex and DiscoMakeupAire

The head Fanny and lovely Vintage Wondergirl

FeistyFanny getting a one of a kind disco design

Feisty danced the night away...

Big Gold $$$ Hugs to the ladies who held it down!

RadioRose

Bonnie Danger

Lady Chellez

Lorraine Sangre

Big BK Hugs to

MindlessPhotos for capturing the Golden Moments.

Can't wait for the next Champagne Campaign ladies and gents

See you at the next Gold Money!!!

*FoxyFanny*