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~

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~

A FF Field Trip experience..Holiday Edition..PINK TEA CUP

 Catfish..Fried Chicken..Grits..Collard Greens..Salmon Croquettes..

Veggies..Cornbread

Bubbly..Vino..Sweet Tea..Lemonade

NEED I SAY MORE!!!!

(I'm hungry just thinkin about it!)

The FunkyFanny's Field Trip has struck again!

This time at NYC's legendary Pink Tea Cup

 We've long been a supporter and lover of this Soul Food haven for its delicious food and historic tenure and unfortunately on Jan 3,2009 they're in jeopardy of closing..

So what better way to celebrate the Holidays than with our Fav Fanny's to join their crusade to stay open.

Of course in true FF form..WE SHUT IT DOWN!

JUKE BOX FUN

BUBBLE GUM CANDY CANES

SOUL TRAIN LINE

and more!

Take a peek at our December Field Trip experience.

 

Thanks to all of our FavFanny's for coming out to celebrate!

Find out more info on how you can join the Save the Pink Tea crusade

HERE.

HOW WE DOIN?!?!?!?!..A FunkyFanny's Field Trip experience..

Team FunkyFanny's ventured to the Hot Pink Leopard printed haven of the
"How u Doin" queen of TV, Wendy Williams

WOW..HELLZERYEAHZER..and more WOW

are the only words that could possibly express the level of enjoyment we had..

From the 9am dance battle to Wendy in her full fabulosity(MS.HONEY SERVED IT BTW!) to the passionfruit mimosa partaking after the show..

WE HAD A BLAST!!!

As you know..FF Field Trips are normally for large groups but unfortunately we were limited to a small number of tickets (Wendy's show is on FIRE right now)

so we grabbed some of our FavFanny's and did the damn thang!

Now before you go thinkin about all the reasons why it sucked that we couldn't bring along more of our FavFanny's(cuz it did) trust in these words..

BABY..WE..SERVED..IT!

In True FF style, our ladies came effortlessly fabulous and looked AMAZING!

Feast your eyes upon the experience!

I spy FunkyFanny's!!!WERRRRRRK!

FavFanny's Keisha and Nadine

 

Fav Fanny's Kerin Rose and Manushka

 OWWWWWWW!!!!!

        

        Fav Fanny RadioRose gettin the ill patdown (HEY BIG JOHN!!)       

YES BABY!!!She brought the ill lace game!Que Linda!

 

Audience Danceoff!Yep at 9am..FAB-U-LOUS!!!

(Shyvonne and Manushka represented oh so well!)

LUV MY LADIES!!!!!!

Danceoff Runner up..She's 71,supersassy and KILLED IT!! LOVE HER!

FunkyFanny's Field trips are rumored to bring the Most Fun,Most Fab times and as usual we are

 GUILTY AS CHARGED!

Thanks to all our Ladies for making it a HUGE success!
Thanks to The Wendy Williams show for showin us a good time!

For more of a peek inside our fun-a-palooza check out MissfitStyles video..
It's sheer perfection!
THANKS MICHELLE!

 Big Brooklyn Hugs..

Team FunkyFanny's