"1987’s Cosby show spin-off “A Different World” was initially intended to be a vehicle for bohemian beauty Lisa Bonet. While we enjoyed Denise Huxtable’s antics for awhile, the show was inevitably stolen by the almost eerily polished Jasmine Guy. For six seasons southern debutante Whitley Gilbert (nee Wayne!) sashayed across the fictional Hillman College in an array of fur coats, Italian leather pumps, Louis bags, and a sickening arsenal of Chanel suits. The messages the show delivered were always positive (who else still watches the re-runs?) and more often than not punctuated with a chic look from their resident Southern Belle. Whitley’s wardrobe consisted of classics that would be appropriate in any situation and, most importantly, were timeless. The show ended in 1993, but Whitley’s style, as Mademoiselle herself would say, remains.
Want Whitley’s classic look, but with a modern flair? Try these cute (and affordable) pieces:"
*(Ok, I snuck one splurge in with the Chanel, but follow the link to borrow or steal it!)"
Ok, I love this idea! Imagine the other Vintage Styles we can profile: Diana Ross, Diahann Carroll, Dorothy Dandridge, Josephine Baker...I love it.
Would it work as a new feature?
LOVE this idea! I'd definitely read because I am a vintage style lover myself!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great feature that I'm already a fan of!
ReplyDeleteI'll be honestly I feel indifferent about who to vote for LOVE all the ideas can defo see effort, I'm undecided because of the girl Vintage Style, Beauty Bomb and Home Decor well done ladies they should all be on!!
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling the Daily Bread though I think it's missing some flair or spice...
Good luck to all!!
p.s. I have no clue who to vote for
Make this a WEEKLY feature. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this as a section on TFB.
ReplyDeleteLoves it! This feature has to stay
ReplyDeleteMs J
2 snaps for the kid...great feature!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeletei love the idea. But i can't help but wonder...is this contest really fair? I mean the people who post later can see who/what was posted b4 and read their feedback, thus improving their own chances for sucess.idk....maybe i don't understand the rules.
ReplyDeleteAlly, everyone submitted their ideas for new features and write ups at the same time. I'm publishing them at different times, but no one has a leg up, or any opportunity to change or alter what they originally turned in. It's as fair as I can make it. Enjoy...
ReplyDeleteThis is an excellent idea!
ReplyDeleteI likey! And very economical. A weekly Vintage review could shine new light on some oldies but goodies in the back of our closets. Throwback chic gets my vote as well.
ReplyDeleteI love the vintage, scratch the beauty. There are too many beauty websites, but this site is called Fashion Bomb...to add makeup makes it too much.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea though, but i read this site completely for the fashion.
oh thanks for clearing that up!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea!! It's the best one so far!! I love old style because it's usually classy!! Can't wait to see Cher and Dion!!!
ReplyDeleteI like this idea...and great picks too!
ReplyDeleteohh i love this! i was looking for inspiration for an outfit for an event this weekend and i've definitely found it...great post!
ReplyDeleteI like this idea...vintage whitley is a classic! Keep them coming!
ReplyDeletecompletely agree with moni. i'd like it to stick with the fashion aspect and this is the best idea that i've seen!
ReplyDeleteit MUST stay!
I LOVE this idea! A lot of styles have come full circle and I would be nice to see where a lot of them originated from and to have the opportunity to purchase something similar would be great!
ReplyDeletePlease do not add a beauty element. Myself and a lot of women of color do not wear a lot of make up and I anticipate that feature being scrolled over by most people. And like someone else said, this is the Fashion Bomb and I think it should just stick to that. Props to all that contributed though! :-)
I Love it!
ReplyDeleteLoves it!
ReplyDeleteI agree..too much ashion would be a bore.There are lots o beauty blogs if someone needs that. Shake Your Beauty is a good one. Anyway, I love the vintage style idea (who doesn't love a throwback;ironically i just bought this skirt from target last week. It runs a litle small for those interested in purchasing it.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I liked the home idea since I'm always trying to have my place look as fly as me...kudos to all the contestants, but those were my faves..smooches
Absolutely, LOVE this feature. Especially at the mention of Josephine Baker.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Whitley was quite the fashionista!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing more of these!
This is a great feature..I love it! What a way to pay homage to the fashionistas that came before and get ideas for ourselves!
ReplyDeleteI will comment and say props to this post. Like a states before the Beauty/Home Decor posts will get redundant soon. But this could turn in to something really nice, not only profiling past style trends, you can do a write-up on how to vintage shop, future vintage trends that may come up. This subject has the opportunity to be something very useful to the Fashion Bomb Blog. Kuddos!
ReplyDeleteI feel like this is becoming a contest between Ashley and Vuitton. And I do like this vintage idea as everyone else has commented. Countless post can be made about each decade, innumerable fictional characters, and famous people.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this idea. It would be wonderful to see this as a regular feature.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant. Go, Ashley!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I love this idea!!! This intern is at the top of their game.
ReplyDeleteGREAT!
this is a fab idea. i vote Ashley for Change. LOL!
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