The Wonderful World of Fifi Lapin

Style Secrets of a Furry Fashionista

Fifi Lapin

• Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
• Year: 2012
• Print ISBN:
  9781452108087
• eBook ISBN:
  9781452114019
• Topic: Design
• Subtopic: Fashion Design

Even the most savvy fashionistas have a lot to learn from the "world's most stylish bunny" ( Elle). Indeed, Fifi Lapin—a spoiled rotten illustrated rabbit and in-demand fashion blogger—knows her couture from her carrots. Her blog of whimsical outfit choices and fashion musings has made her an icon among designers, style bloggers, and thousands of fans worldwide. Here, she reveals the best of her fashion secrets, sharing advice on finding the perfect pair of jeans, layering trends with classics, and crafting personal style without paying couture prices (like she does). With a perfectly pretty cover, hundreds of cute illustrations and runway photos, plus inspiring interviews with top designers such as Anna Sui and Paul Smith, this is every fun-loving girl's go-to guide to looking fabulous every day of the week.

FRIDAY
24-Carrot-Gold
Glamor

Or, how to set the flashbulbs popping for red-carpet moments …

Friday

I am ever so slightly overexcited because, my darlings, I have in my sticky little paw an invitation to the red-carpet event of the year, possibly even the century. All the biggest stars will be making an appearance, so I better be on my toes if I want to get noticed. I’m determined to make an impact and will be flirting outrageously with all the paparazzi!

Fifi’s TIPS for a Dramatic Red-Carpet Look …

Forget separates. A long gown is the only way to go if you’re looking for full-on glamor.

Make sure your dress fits really well. All of us are guilty of falling for an item on the hanger and fooling ourselves in the changing room. Just remember, after a few hours of wear, it will show all over your face. A pained expression is not a good look.

Find a shape and style that suits your figure. See below for more tips. Not all of us are fortunate enough to be born with my knack of carrying off any look.

Fabulous or wacky—know the difference. If you go for wacky, have a witty retort at the ready to combat any negative reactions. Remember you are a slave to fashion and you are simply expressing that.

Don’t undersell yourself. Even simple can be done with impact. Shoulders back, head held high, think confident, think me, me, me.

PETITE Don’t drown in fabric. The vertically challenged can still do long, but avoid the puddle effect around your feet. Large details around the neckline and voluminous sleeves are also a big no-no.

BOYISH A long empire-line dress can look fabulous on the less-endowed figure. Reveal a good amount of skin around the neckline for femininity and add detailing around the bust to boost your lack of assets.

HOURGLASS Work it girl! Corseting is great for enhancing your knockout look. If your hips are on the generous side, wear a padded bra to balance you out. Avoid anything with a high neck or no waistline—frumpiness is guaranteed.

FULLER FIGURE Soft fabrics in draped styles can be great for the fuller figure. Make sure you pull in the draping at the waist to accentuate your sexy curves.

NOTICE ME Prints are a sure-fire way to turn up the volume on your outfit. To avoid being overwhelmed—remember it’s you wearing the print, not the print wearing you—choose a fine fabric that will move gracefully, keep the line of the dress clean, and ditch any fussy accessories. Not everybody can pull off an eye-catching color—if you’ve got skin even nearing orange put it down immediately!—but it’s perfect for me with my porcelain complexion. Technicolor shades are instant mood lifters, so if I choose this gown, I know I’ll make the paps smile.

SHAPELY SEDUCTRESS

On second thought, maybe full-on glamor is a bit obvious. Back to the drawing board. As Grandmother Lapin (God rest her paws) always told me, get the silhouette right and the rest will follow. If a dress fits your body beautifully, you will be sure to shine. So I looked through my wardrobe again and thought about myself against a stark black background. Try the same at home.

Rodarte. Oh, the Mulleavy sisters are so clever. Apparently they’re inspired by ‘60s zombie films, but slip on one of their dip-dyed chiffon numbers and you can’t help but feel all dreamy and romantic. There’s no point wearing this if you’ve got bingo wings, but all that draping on the skirt means you don’t need to skip lunch or wear Spanx.

D&G. Ooooh, this is tempting. One of the best things about being an international style icon is that you can walk down a red carpet in the kind of dress normally reserved for walking down the aisle. Before you think about going the meringue route, work out how you’re getting to and from places, and how much sitting down you’ll be doing when you’re there. This is going to be a squeeze—I’m not entirely sure it will fit in my limo.

Wear beautiful underwear to keep you feeling great from the inside out.

Pucci. Does anybody do eye-popping prints better than legendary Italian label Pucci? Putting on one of their dresses puts ...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title
• Dedication
• Contents
• Introduction
• MONDAY Style Bunny
• STARRING Eley Kishimoto
• TUESDAY Hangin’ Loose
• STARRING Emma Hill
• WEDNESDAY Fun Fur All
• STARRING Barbara Hulanicki
• THURSDAY Fashion Forward
• STARRING Michael van der Ham
• FRIDAY 24-Carrot-Gold Glamor
• STARRING Erdem
• SATURDAY Paris, J’Adore
• STARRING Anna Sui
• SUNDAY Dress to Impress
• STARRING Paul Smith
• Thank you!
• Acknowledgments
• Copyright