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Fashion Repeats Itself: Rihanna Wears Black Mesh

February 8, 2012 by WendyB

Just a week ago, I did a Fashion Repeats Itself post comparing new black, mesh-topped dresses to a bodysuit I wore in 1993.

WendyB in 1993. Click for original post.

On Sunday, Rihanna outdid the dress-wearing ladies by sporting a bodysuit JUST LIKE ME! Well, maybe not just like me. She forgot the mom jeans.

I'm loving Rihanna's new blonde hair. Photo from Necole Bitchie. Click for source.

The other thing Rihanna is missing is my ruby-nippled Mud Flap Jill necklace, which would be so perfect for her, as I’ve mentioned before. In honor of Rihanna, my Mud Flap Jill necklaces and cufflinks are my choices for Day 8 of my Valentine’s Day Countdown.

Mud Flap Jill necklace in 18K gold. $1,600. Click to purchase.

Mud Flap Jill necklace in silver. $500. Click to purchase.

Mud Flap Jill cufflinks in silver. $950. Click to purchase.

The pendant is very petite, as you can see in this photo of me wearing it.

I wish the nice green background could be in all my photos. Click for original post.

The tiny rubies are only visible if you turn Jill and look at her head (or should I say headlights?) on. You don’t see the rubies in profile. You know how I like to put hidden elements into my designs. This design is the most subtle and amusing take on this image that you’re going to find. I named the design Mud Flap Jill after the gorgeous client who first requested it. You can read about her here.

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  1. Mary says

    February 8, 2012 at 2:15 am

    Meh, she looks skanky in that outfit. You did not.Who wore it better? You of course!

  2. Julia, the Thanksgiving Girl says

    February 8, 2012 at 4:10 am

    I kinda like this picture of RiRi, although I am not a fan of the new hair, or maybe not yet.

    • WendyB says

      February 8, 2012 at 1:04 pm

      I’m loving the hair!

  3. sulky kitten says

    February 8, 2012 at 9:35 am

    Rihanna looks like she’s cruising for clients…but the Mud Flap Jills are something else – I love them!

  4. mystyle says

    February 8, 2012 at 9:49 am

    Hi my dear-your mud flap Jill range really is fabulous, I’m adoring the necklace in silver!! xx

  5. Katherine says

    February 8, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Hah! These ruby nipples are pretty nice! Very funny and not vulgar at all.

    And Rihanna.. she looks so.. shabby)

  6. madeleine gallay says

    February 8, 2012 at 11:46 am

    Love Ms Mud Flap, loved sexy little bodysuits (Only Hearts, sigh … still has them)

  7. Elizabeth says

    February 8, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    Rihanna wishes she looked as good as you do in that bodysuit.

    • WendyB says

      February 8, 2012 at 1:04 pm

      Your loyalty is appreciated but I assure you it is vice versa!

  8. Catherine says

    February 8, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Did you see that Scarlett Johansson wore a mesh dress to Runway to Win last night? I thought of you right away. Also, I have a black mesh dress with a hi-lo hemline! Double down!

    • WendyB says

      February 8, 2012 at 1:52 pm

      OMG! You MUST send me a pic of you in your dress! PLEEZ! I am going to look up Scarlett now.

  9. Alexis Grace says

    February 8, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    Wendy—- I LOVE this photo of you! So much fun!

    As for Rhianna— she is just so sexy! I am sorry, but it is true…

    • WendyB says

      February 8, 2012 at 2:28 pm

      I agree. She’s hawt!

  10. The Dainty Doll's House says

    February 8, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    Gorgeous necklace, very pretty!! You look great!! xx

  11. Make Do Style says

    February 8, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    The mom jeans remark had me crying!! I cannot believe her PR hasn’t picked up the phone to you xx

    • WendyB says

      February 8, 2012 at 3:08 pm

      Yeah, what the hell is wrong with those people?! WHY DON’T THEY LOVE ME?!

  12. January Gemorie says

    February 8, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    whoot! whoot! your necklace is gorgeous lovin it every minute. As fro RHianna, well she’s sexy and a good singer, i love her songs.

  13. Emmy says

    February 8, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    Love that Mud Flap Jill necklace in gold…gorge!

  14. Emma says

    February 8, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I have been a reader of your blog for sometime now and have learned some valuable tips from you. I have started investing in higher quality designer shoes, bags, etc. It makes a big difference. I will have these items for a long time and will be able to pass them on to my daughter. You have a great blog here and I enjoy your insight.

  15. liz says

    February 9, 2012 at 6:27 am

    R may have rocked the look, but you were having a better time in your mom jeans.

  16. Marti says

    February 10, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    I like the Mud Flap Jill necklace, the ruby’s on her boobs are the perfect final touch. Hehehe
    Marti

  17. Jill says

    February 15, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    Wore my necklace to my sexy sins party and got tons of compliments!

    • WendyB says

      February 15, 2012 at 6:55 pm

      Yay!

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