Jonte Jonesin

There are no words, really. Just watch, you Betta! 

Happy Birthday, Grace Jones!

61 candles for the cake of Ms. Jones today, ya'll! Can you believe it?

Here are some vintage flicks of the statuesque (body like whoa!)  80s icon. Her style and swagger are unmatched, even to this day! Her garb made with Keith Haring brings Jeremy Scott's collection to mind, but even still, she brings the fire like naan can!

Ps, remember when she was in Conan the Destroyer with Arrrrrnold and Wilt Chamberlain? 

So many questions...

Let's all just take a minute and relax- yes, that's bacon, and yes, that's chocolate...

Ok, I had to hold on to my chair when I saw this porcine-chocolate snack (being purveyed at the Essex Street Market by Roni-Sue ) because I luhhh me some chocolate, and every now and then bacon comes into my life, and I'm not the same for weeks. But together? Have you guys had this? It seems miraculous, like syrup on fried chicken. Should this Fanny even open that door? I mean, its very likely I might never be the same...

But for now, I'm gonna keep getting down with their Mimosa Truffles, cause ya'll know we like to pop bottles over at FunkyFanny's ! Pop! Pop! Pork?

we got the flyest friends!

Can we talk about the fe-ee-ver that these are bringin to Brooklyn?!? One of our Fav Fanny's,Sapphi was rockin these, and we just had to put this flick on, OWWW!

MAMAAAA!!!!!!

Mama,Mom,Mommy,Mom Dukes,Madre,Mother..whatever u call her..
SHE ROCKS!!
She brought u into this world
(and as the sayin goes when she's pissed off)
"She'll take u out too" :-)

FunkyFanny's was started out of my sheer delight and adoration of all things Fashion and Vintage..
It's a vehicle of expression and also a way for me to pay tribute to all of the Ladies who showed me what style and class are all about..
My Mom,Sister,Godmother,Aunts, Cousins and "Village", cuz baaaaaaby....they stepped out like nobodys business!
Fine,Sharp,Boss,Fly..whatever you call it.. they are it!

The name FunkyFanny's pays homage to them, but also to my Granny,Fannie May Calloway, who showed me how to rock a church hat like no other!!

Growin up in a family full of "dressers",I experienced firsthand how to look the best without havin the "best money"..

Now don't get me wrong, I love a Vintage Pucci dress,Hermes twilly scarf or Louboutin's just as much as the next girl,but fashion to me is so much bigger than namebrands..It's about wearing what looks good on you and being comfortable in your own skin..It's about freedom..freedom of expression..

When designers design, they base their collections off of inspiration..what inspires them..Well guess what? YOU CAN TOO..What inspires you?..

Take a page from the fashion world and flip it to make it your own..Mix your Vintage with your modern,step outside the box,create a signature look(or looks) that show off the best you..
cuz at FunkyFanny's one thing we know for sure..

WHEN YOU FEEL GOOD...YOU LOOK GOOD
AND WHEN YOU LOOK GOOD..YOU FEEL BETTER..
SO..WHY NOT LOOK AND FEEL BETTER....
YOU DESERVE IT!!

With love and respect to all the Mom's across the globe..

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!


Hugs Galore...
Your Fav Vintage Wondergirl
~The FunkyFanny

Fireworks!

Lately I've been dreaming away these rainy days by imagining all that summer will bring... in my brain, there is always a soundtrack and an outfit to go with every occassion...

And this week I can't get enough of Nujabes, music producer Jun Seba from Japan. I'm thinking- this song (btw, Hanabi means fireworks in Japanese) playing as the backdrop to a balmy day in late June, when they're practicing for the 4th of July fireworks, strolling arm in arm with a bestie, sippin iced green teas, no real place to be...

Fireworks also make me think of this jewel, FunkyFanny's of course :-)..

Like, after the finale has gone down, and the air is filled with embers and smoke? That's After Hanabi!

Train Game

Most days in NYC are so hectic that all I want to do is ride the subway and zone out... I always say that there is no better thinking to be done than whilst aboard the iron horse. I have no idea why, ironically, when I'm alone amidst hundreds of other people all doing their own thing, I feel at peace. The constant and rickety commotion of being on the subway lulls my brain into an open, white-walled room and whatever it is that I need to really mash out in there gets done (unless I have 3 transfers to make at rush hour with everyone's stinky feet and armpits in my face). Honestly, when I'm on the train, for the most part, I'm at the height of calm in this circus of a town...

And then there are times when I'm fully trying to enjoy the 3 seconds I have to myself on le train, and someone's gotta start flapping their gums at me about some nonsense... My dude, don't you see I have headphones on? Don't you understand I'm not inclined to share in your delight in others' aching ears? This chick has the right idea- and I'm gonna give her a nod for the beret that's almmmmoost raspberry (hi Prince, I luh you). I'm not usually for witticisms printed on shirts, but in a city where it sometimes seems like everyone wants a piece of you or wants to give you a piece of their mind, this sack dress/ tshirt thing adequately gets the message across, sort of like a sign you'd hang on your hotel door when you don't want a maid walking in on you and your manz in your skivvies or less! Might I add that an acid washed denim vest from and some low pro sneaks would make this my summer go-to, like errday...

Of course, there are days when interaction with interesting strangers is completely welcomed, and in that case you can holler at the world, make new friends, and gab your brains out to the cute Polish bubbies in your hood... but if I'm rockin this shirt, check with me tomorrowz!

(image via LATFH.com)

Across the pond wit Ms.Keri babayyy...

We heart when cutie patootie Keri Hilson rocks our
Jordache Acid washed jean vest.


Seems like the folks at bossip have a luv/hate take on it..

In FunkyFannyland Acid washed is an Absolute Hellzer Yeahzer!!
Lookin fab in acid washed=WIN!!!

What say you?
Turnin you on or Turnin you off?


.:: Big Brooklyn hugs to the ever so fab,Michelle Ten of MissfitStyles & her crew for makin it happen ::.



image courtesy of bossip

r.i.p. bea arthur...

Good thing there's such a thing as syndication and Nick at Nite :(

I remember the many many afternoons when my momz and I would take a break from our usual game of cat/mouse (I was a naughty lil dun, and would end up running around the house trying to escape a well deserved spank from my dukes) and plop down in front of the couch and watch Golden Girls... It was the only show we actually could agree upon, and for good reason.

Sadly, Dorothy, aka Bea Arthur passed recently, but gladly, she lived a full and accomplished life. She's lauded for her quick wit and deadpan sarcasm, but I mean, really? A woman who can hold down a career for 70 years is one we should all look to for motivation. And furthermore, she was a woman who wasn't afraid to confront issues in a way that was entertaining and relatable (via her show, Maude). A woman that can make a stance and make me laugh is one after my own heart- plus, can we talk about her mean duster game on the Golden Girls???

Here's a trailblazing clip of Maude's dilemma about late life abortion (before Roe v Wade was even passed)

And who can forget these LOLer coasters...

Oh, and then there's this little jewel...

Here's to you, Lady Bea <3

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Margs for erryone! If you're like me, this can only lead to debauchery...

Let's see... the last time I made a marg my manz for the night, I sprained my ankle and am now posted up. The time before that, I narrowly escaped getting tatted on my bootay... hopefully this time I don't end up in a Mexican jailhouse (fingers crossed!)

En serio, every time I  get down with tequila, I have no idea what path my life has taken the next morning, but Salud! 

ps... Piano's in NYC is DANGEROUSLY DRUNKENLY. Say hello to Roger if you make it to that spot! 

john waters is kind of amazing...

So I've been posting up in my apartment lately because of an injured ankle, and even though the weather has been so good lately, I'm not mad at kickin back and catching up on my fave movies... um, Female Trouble, anyone??! First of all, it's ridiculous and bawdy, as all John Waters flicks, but more importantly, stars Divine romping around, shakin what she gots in some crazed getups....

The story takes place in the 1960's and spans the life of a "shitkicker and a thief," Dawn Davenport, who spends her time yelling at her daughter, getting her hair did with her besties, Chicklet and Confettia, and being beautiful and criminal (the two go hand in hand in this nutso world).

Peep her clothes game! She runs about B-more (the city) in mesh dresses, the highest hair you'd never wish to sit behind, and smoldered eyeliner- Amy Wino's drag predecessor! Oh, and her wedding dress (which I could not find an image of for the life of me) was see-thru, replete with nips and bush ablazing...

So all this may be an eyesore to some, an incantation of the absurd, really- but what is life if you can't go all out? I'd wear toned down versions of every single one of Divine's fits, save for the prison get up in the very end. I <3>

Reminization..DeBarge x Punky Brewster

When I was younger, I was absolutely sure of 2 things..

• I was gonna be Punky Brewster when I turned 13

• I was gonna marry Michael Jackson,Prince,Ralph Tresvant,ALL of Duran Duran and El DeBarge when I turned 17 (hey,I was keepin it big love ;-)
  

So imagine my surprise when I found this AMAZING jewel that I hadn't seen in FOR-EVER! (Although my "past future hubby in my mind" isn't on this,it's way too priceless to not share)

ENJOY!!!!!!

While the DeBarge fam has had their share of public troubles over the years, you can't knock their hustle towards stardom..We honor them wit massive Brooklyn big ups for the magic they created in the 80's..

Go ahead...getcha full Reminization on..

X and O..
Your Fav Vintage Wondergirl
The FunkyFanny

brooklyn bonjours!

Hey ya'll, I'm FriskyFanny, the newest Fanny on the block! Let's take a seat on this stoop, chop it up, maybe crack open a bottle (guised in a brownbag, of course) and get to know each other, shall we?!? It's a nice summer night, after all... I'm living in BK, but hail originally from Cali, where I lived in SF and LA. Thangs i heart? Here's a little list, in no particular order...

1. Betsey Johnson roses

2. SWV

3. my heartshaped doorknockers that I got for my 16th birthday

4. Vintage YSL

5. autobiographies

6. margaritas in the summer

7. my puppy named Whiskey

8. bodycon dresses, OW!

9. motorcycle boots and studded bags

10. girltalk <3

ok, ok... enough about me! what about you, vintage vixens?!?

kissies from Frisky!

just because we luv u...happy thursday!

Nuthin to Worry About....

I don't know about you guys, but in my past life I think I was a "worry wart", ya know, one of those people that worry about this, and worry about that, and worry and worry and worry
(you get the picture).

Well, I've noticed that a lil bit of that worryin still creeps into my present life.
Not too much, but a lil here and there...And although I embrace it as part of human nature,
I realize more and more that worry just leads to more worry!
Like getting water on a Gremlin,once you start honey,its OVA..

After incessantly listenin to Bobby McFerrin's "Don't worry Be happy" over the years,I've claimed a brand new anthem of sorts..
One that makes me schoolgirl happy..One that starts my toes tappin,which turns to thigh slappin and moves on up to full "SHAKE IT, POP IT" status in record time...OWWWWWW!!!

Chicas and Dudes..I present to you my fav new song for Spring '09...

Courtesy of Peter,Bjorn,and John..a band of Swedes showin the indie rock scene how to keep the party goin..OOH!!and they formed their band in 1999..which means, we were brought together in sum weird cosmic kinda way via my other hubby Prince
(well..not really,but it sounds amazing no?!?)

Anyhoo..cop their new steez,Living Thing..u can thank me later :-)

tracktastically happy..

Your Fav Vintage Wondergirl,
The FunkyFanny

Peter Bjorn and John "Nothing To Worry About"