FLASHY FASHIONISTA

Posted Nov 14 2008 @ 09:57 PM

In the midst of the pending presidential election, economic woes and retail panic that has consumed the US for the past two months, somehow I missed Natasha Bedingfield making an out of character appearance at Max Azria’s Spring 2009 show at New York Fashion Week on Sept 9. At first glance I thought the mod color block dress was a nice pick compared to Nat’s usual taste, but the contrast banded sleeves and the razor sharp hem above the knee do nothing but cut off her appendages… which, let’s face it, are a bit chubby cherub-esque. If you like the contrasting look, try a more flattering cut like Black Halo’s Color Block Detail Bodice Dress in Grey or take it a step further with Tricia Fix’s Siva Cocktail Dress in Snake. Deciding to add the classy black patent pumps was a good choice, but the hot pink nail polish and funky graphic clutch? A bit of a clash, not to mention the short heart necklace reminiscent of a little girl’s locket. A solid colored clutch like Posse New York’s Natalie Clutch in Fuchsia and a more elegant heart necklace like Michele Michel’s Smoked Quartz Necklace with Beads and Heart in Smoke would have pulled the look together. I’m a little confused by what she was trying to achieve here, but hey, at least she has that gorgeous engagement ring to flash to the press! If you haven’t heard about it, Natasha shared her exciting news with fans on her blog, “I miss my fiancé...oh yeah by the way if you didn't know already I got engaged!!!!! All my friends have been finding out about my news from pictures of me and my sparkly ring on the Calvin Klein red carpet. You may ask 'Why do I miss Matt right now?' Well, he is presently hiking his way to the Everest base camp with my mum who is going to be sky diving really soon… I am really glad he is out there with her to make sure she is safe and also to film it so we all get to view the journey later.” Oh yes, the infamous charity sky-diving challenge! Natasha’s mom was set to break a world record for highest jump, but given her crippling fear of heights and the lack of press about the jump going through, I have to wonder – where’s that video??

Natasha Bedingfield seen in New York, NY on Sep 09 2008.