Whether he’s walking the red carpet, looking for love on reality TV shows or performing with Public Enemy, Flavor Flav has set the standard for fashion forward ghetto-fabulosity. With his infamous love for the bling, multi colored clothing and killer sneaks, Flavor Flav’s flamboyant style is worthy of mimicking for day or night affairs. Check out how you can incorporate some of this celeb’s fashion must-haves to add spice to your own personal style.
The Bling
It isn’t just for girls anymore. Gold, gold and more gold seems to be the latest craze in unisex fashion. Flav sports the bling wherever possible: on his signature clock, his infamous gold grill and numerous rings on his fingers. But as an everyday accessory, a long, gold necklace is enough to get you sporting the look without going the whole nine yards. If you’re worried that a gold necklace would look rather dainty, remember that it’s not so much what you wear but how you wear it. In this example, note the cool dog-tag necklace worn by this over-tanned, midlife crisis bearing old man. On him, the look can easily cause you to lose your breakfast, but on a younger, leaner, hot stud such as yourself, the gold chain will work just fine if you pair it with the right outfit. Since the chain is an eye grabber on its own, pair it with a subtle outfit like this dressy-casual style. If the coat isn’t up your alley, switch it up for a fitted leather jacket or simply wear it over a fitted sweater to give you a blinged up style without the costume-y look.
The Graphic Tee
More Dhectwenty and less Ed Hardy, the graphic tee should be one that’s effortlessly cool. A colorful wardrobe palette á la Flava Flav can be easily achieved by the use of these graphic tees. This Warhol-inspired “Marilyn Stronger” tee designed by graphic designer Dhectwenty offers the perfect variation of colors. Paired with a casual pair of jeans or dressy slacks, a colorful tee can take you from morning to night if paired correctly. For day, a light windbreaker jacket and pair of light jeans will do. But for night, perhaps a more suited approach would be a fitted blazer and darker jeans.
The Sneaks
Flavor Flav-style kicks are just as colorful as the tees he’s known to wear. These Reebok sneakers are colorful enough to get you noticed without causing a negative distraction. Paired with either a suit like Flavor Flav does, or with jeans and a tee, colorful sneakers will make you stand out as a true fashionista. Make any celeb style your own by picking and choosing from their style. With these and other fashion tips, you’re sure to make heads turn your way at any given time or place.
