Monday, January 19, 2009

FFF- Fun Fearless Female

GWEN STEFANI:

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a huge fan of Gwen Stefani. As my favourite fun, fearless female she exudes uniqueness, has an amazing sense of style and always is super confident.
Before she discovered she could write music, Stefani was looking forward to marriage, children and family life.  Her brother introduced her to ska and punk music.  Born and raised in California, Stefani had a love for Madness and Selecter records her brother was always playing. Her brother formed a band and she joined as the lead singer.  They called it No Doubt.
After playing numerous gigs and parties, No Doubt was signed to Interscope Records in 1991.
A few years later, her brother left the band to continue success in animation.  Stefani continued to push the band to higher levels.  Their third album, Tragic Kingdom was a huge success with hits such as "Just a Girl" and "Don't Speak."  Through the years Stefani met Gavin Rossdale, frontman of Bush.  They formed a relationship and got married in 2002. After No Doubt's Rock Steady album, the band decided to take a break.
During the break, Stefani began working on a solo album.  With high profile collaborators such as Dr. Dre, The Neptunes and Dallas Austin to name a few, the album was well under way.
The album Love.Angel.Music.Baby hit shelves with surreal artwork that introduced Stefani's four women "posse" the Harajuku girls.  The all asian Harajuku girls were inspired by Stefani's fascination with the Harajuku girls of Japan, young club kids that have a fun attitude towards fashion.  Stefani then moved into the fashion world and introduced LAMB.
With plenty of success in music, art and fashion, Stefani is not slowing down anytime soon.  
This fun, fearless female will be around for a long time!

Stay tuned for more FFF on Ritzynina.com
xoxo RitzyNina

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