We were excited to see photos of both Liv Tyler and Rihanna looking all hippie-chic with tie-dye clothes this week and are especially enamored by RiRi’s scarf. While hers is probably made by someone fancy, it can be easily reproduced on the cheap.
Just take a white American Apparel scarf, and wrap rubberbands around it at regular intervals. Then, follow the instructions on your box of dye. For more tie-dye inspiration, check out our slideshow of groovy clothes and accessories.
I’m sorry, I know everyone must be so sick of the shameless Rihanna-worshipping on The Frisky (including Intern Annika), but she just won’t stop being awesome. [New York City, 7/31/08]
Born: February 20, 1988, Saint Michael, Barbados Best Known As:
Singer and Pop Music Princess
Chris Brown’s former girlfriend
Style icon
Rihanna, who was born and raised in Barbados, came onto the music scene in 2005 with her hit “Pon De Replay.” She’s released other songs such as “SOS” and “Unfaithful,” but Rihanna’s popularity took off with the release of her third and most successful album. Good Girl Gone Bad produced eight hits including “Umbrella,” “Please Don’t Stop The Music,” and “Take a Bow.” She also created a line of umbrellas after the popularity of her hit song. She has plans to work on a fourth album this year. Her musical influences include Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Beyonce. Rihanna is the cultural ambassador to her country. In 2006, Rihanna created a charity organization, Believe, which is dedicated to providing medical services, school supposed and toys to children in need. She’s also signed on to endorse a variety of companies including Venus Gillette, Secret and Cover Girl.
On Friday, we heard that Reggie Bush wants Kim Kardashian to lose weight because she has too much junk in the trunk. It seems a trend is developing…either that or men are losing their dang minds. Chris Brown reportedly told Rihanna to stop wearing revealing outfits. Apparently, he is worried her clothing will attract too many male admirers. But isn’t that the point? Let’s be honest, the whole appeal of Rihanna is her image. [Her songs are pretty catchy too!—Ed.] Young women want to copy her style, and young men want her on their arm. If you take away the racy stage costumes, what is left besides a pretty face? Rihanna, who has not confirmed her relationship with Chris, should get herself a more mature man who is more trusting and actually appreciates the work she puts into her look. [China Daily]
But all this got us thinking…would the guys on our IM ever be so judgmental of their girlfriends’ fashion choices? Amelia finds out, after the jump…
“I love to play to both sides of my personality – the girlie and the tough. That’s what makes my style different. … (Growing up in Barbados), I wore my brother’s clothes, dresses with sneakers, or no shoes at all. I would always get into trouble with my mom. She would say things to scare me like, ‘You’re going to get cut!’ But I couldn’t help it. I would climb trees, steal mangoes, catch birds—silly things that were fun to us at the time.”—Rihanna in InStyle
Only a sexy mama like R&B singing sensation Rihanna could take an umbrella—an insignificant item that exists for pure practical purposes—and turn it into the sexiest must have accessory ever! What is the source of her immense appeal? Well just look at the girl! She’s not only gorgeous, she exudes fierce confidence and bold sex appeal no matter what she’s doing or what she’s wearing. For this week’s date-night edition, three of Ri Ri’s hottest looks to help you rock it like this stunner on your next big date.
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Seriously, the crowd was bigger than the one for New Kids On The Block and we saw at least four signs asking for Chris’ hand in marriage. Step off, girls, that’s Rihanna’s boo. [The Today Show, 6/6/08]
I have a total thing for Mandy Moore that is not very easily explained. She’s no superstar in any department, though I think she’s a decent actress and singer (frankly, I loved her album of cover songs). But something about her seems nice and smart and she’s definitely stylish, which is why we’ve pulled together a slideshow of some of her hottest looks. BUT while I was doing research, I came across this video, of her covering Rihanna’s “Umbrella”. She does it in a very moody way. I like it. And normally I think people should keep their grubby paws off RiRi. Anyway, slideshow after the jump…
At last night’s MTV Movie Awards, there were lots of bad clothes. Personally, I think Ellen Page (winner of Best Female Performance) dressed quite appropriately for the event, wearing jeans and sneakers. Fancy dresses are not what the MTV Movie Awards should be about, especially if they’re short dresses. As Lindsay Lohan discovered, wearing a short dress while sitting in a movie theater means showing more leg than you may have planned. [MTV]
Lots of people are wondering what will be this summer’s hot jam, replacing last year’s “Umbrella” by Rihanna and 2006’s “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley. Head on over to our Frisky Muxtape page and then vote in our poll! We think these songs are in contention…
Rihanna’s new single, “Take A Bow” is out just in time to be your slow summer jam. She looks rad pouting in red lipstick in the video, but the soon-to-be hit is about someone who has been breakin’ Rihanna’s heart! In the track of her tears, just like in Madonna’s Take A Bow, Rihanna applauds her lover for being a good liar and then dumps him. Hmmm, sounds like her last rumored BF, actor Josh Hartnett. Let this be a warning to her new man, pop star Chris Brown. If you eff it up, she’ll get her revenge and cash in for it too.
Posted by: Catherine Strawn7:00AM, Friday May 16th 2008Filed in:
Plan B has received over-the-counter status in Canada. Hooray! [Reuters}
Rihanna thinks it’s easier to flirt with guys who are friends first: “When I fancy a boy I always start off by hanging out with him in a group. It’s easier to flirt with him as there’s no one-on-one pressure, but he’ll still see you’re the one giving him all the looks and attention.” [AHN]
On American Idol this week, David Archuleta sang Chris Brown’s “With You.” David sucked, but because he swayed back and forth without speck of dancing ability, he reminded me just how great Chris Brown is. (No, I am not saying this simply because I think Rihanna is fabulous and the two of them are clearly together.) As you can see on the June cover of Ebony, Chris has filled out nicely. And by filled out, I mean developed ridiculous muscles. Also, Chris has moves we ain’t never seen—according to a video on Ebony.com, Chris took gymnastics for four years. Hot. Keep reading to see behind-the-scenes footage from the Ebony photo shoot where Chris isn’t wearing a shirt. [Ebony.com]
Rihanna’s new single “Take A Bow” is not a song you’re going to be dancing to—unless you’re in seventh grade and find yourself swaying back and forth awkwardly with a scrawny tween boy. But Rihanna is so lovable and lovely that Nathan and I couldn’t resist watching the song’s video together. We agree that she’s fierce but want different things from her. Me? Well, I want to be her.
Nathan: Why is she looking at her nails? Catherine: Her nails are too long. Like old lady nails.
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline are apparently having phone sex “at least once a week.” Maybe Brit’s finally figured out how to get off without getting pregnant? [Star]
My friend Sarah and I are obsessed with neon nails. I have to give Sarah a little credit though, because she started wearing hot pink as her signature nail color way before any of us had even heard of Rihanna—back then, that girl was still singing “Hero” in Barbados. So, day-glo polish is awesome, but the problem with them is that they’re usually cheap (I bought mine at Claire’s) and therefore require you to apply three coats, and then, the polish chips off in a day. Starting in June, however, both Essie and Chanel will offer high-quality neon nails. This is wonderful news for those of us who are too old to be shopping for beauty products in a store that sells fuzzy Cheetah Girls headbands. [Chic & Untroubled]
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