Love Letter #29375

rihanna rocks the gorilla.jpg Dear Rihanna,

I don’t know much about your music. Mostly because I tend to pick up on music from the boys in my life and yours aren’t exactly their go-to tunes. But you’re on my radar (because I don’t live under a rock) and I’m digging your sartorial choices.

I know you have a red carpet/video/tour stylist, but I’m pretty sure when you walk out of the house in something like the Chris Kane dress at left, you’ve thrown it on all by yourself. Between that and your Stella sailor cardigan, the slouchy bag with which you dressed down that Alex Wang dress, your Balmain touches and this necklace you’re rocking all over NYC, we’re impressed.

So please wear more Chris Kane, check out Charles Anastase and maybe grab one of Marios Schwab’s 3D dresses? Also Ann D’s ribcage belt probably has your name etched along the spine and we’d love to see you in some Rodarte knits.

In closing, thank you for branching out where so many wear faded white tees and leggings - you’re like Michelle Obama for the Hollywood set and we kind of love you for it.

posted by michalamedia

Jun 16, 2009 4:45PM

Let us not forget Her Trashy to die for slingbacks!!! http://bit.ly/TrRii

posted by guest

Jun 16, 2009 4:46PM

ummm, I'm not a fan of Rihanna's music but your comment that your taste in music comes from the boys in your life is kind of pathetic. sorry, not trying to be rude.

Jun 16, 2009 4:51PM

does anyone know who stocks anastase in the city? in the u.s., for that matter?

Jun 16, 2009 5:13PM

Britt is ON FIRE today!

posted by Britt Aboutaleb

Jun 16, 2009 5:21PM

haha guest 2, not my taste in music - it's just that i don't know music the way i know, say fashion for example, and i don't ever have time to listen to the radio and so many of the guys in my life eat, sleep and breathe music so they're usually the ones introducing me to new stuff, which i welcome and love.

Jun 16, 2009 6:19PM

me too, britt!

Jun 16, 2009 6:20PM

oh, my "me too" was to your comment, but I agree with the post as well...

Jun 16, 2009 8:34PM

this blog is dunzo

posted by austinsamuel

Jun 16, 2009 8:55PM

Rodarte, Chris Kane, Ann D, - My three favourites

Jun 17, 2009 4:01AM

Just because she has money to buy expensive items doesn't make her "stylish" at ll.

posted by darcykins

Jun 17, 2009 11:40AM

i like rihanna's style as well.
love the look in this picture.
much better than a lot of pop stars out there right now.

Jun 17, 2009 1:13PM

i lover her style but i mean sometimes she has fashion fopa's and her hair right now...not so hot

Jun 17, 2009 1:46PM

guest #10: while it's true she has the money to buy designer clothing, she still dresses better than most celebrities who also have the money and the stylists.

posted by SOCIALSWEETHEART

Jun 17, 2009 2:04PM

I love Rihanna's style. She is always pushing the limits and making her own mark. I think she should try a dress from this new line I found called S.LOVE. They are dark, sophisticated and have a little rocker edge. www.slovenyc.com

Jun 17, 2009 6:39PM

It's faux pas, children, not fopa's

Jun 17, 2009 8:30PM

# 10.. YES IT DOES.

On another note, Paris Hilton looks like garbage all the time, and she could have ANYTHING she want's, but she chooses ugly sequin dresses with her name drawn all over them. Rihanna takes the higher road.

Jun 17, 2009 9:44PM

my bad thanks for the correction #15
kinda weird but helpful

Jun 18, 2009 3:37AM

RIHANNA=FASHION ICON

Jun 18, 2009 9:47AM

Rihanna = love

Jun 18, 2009 10:16AM

she has no innate style. give me a break. being better than paris hilton doesn't make you a fashion icon.

Jun 18, 2009 11:06AM

listen up people:

rihanna's amazing style = her uber amazing stylist mariel haenn

remember when she first came on the scene wearing bare midriff tops and low cut jeans? and after her new album [good girl gone bad] drops [AND a totally new image]....all of a sudden she's a fashion icon. 100% her stylist....NOT her.

Jun 18, 2009 6:42PM

I worked at a shop and Rihanna came in ALONE and bought amazing shit on her own. No sylist in sight. She then went and promptly chopped off her hair. I do believe being a style icon is on par with taking risks and wearing things right. Done and done. ICON.

posted by favrd77

Aug 01, 2009 5:25PM

rhianna is the new young it fashionista! Love it or hate cause I'm loving her effortless style and constant not afraid of change attitude! Plus we are tired of looking at the same old trends from the vets, be bold switch it up please!