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Melanie Fiona - A star in the making

Posted by CaribShout on January 3, 2010 at 2:47pm

By Zandile Blay Melanie Fiona. The Canadian born R&B singer is at that brief stage in an artists career where she's not instantly recognizable but vaguely familiar. Her debut album, The Bridge, which is already racking up rave reviews is about to change that - soon. Born to Guyanese parents in Toronto, the 26 year old, found her way from Canada's inner city to Kanye Wests tour - where she led as his opening act all summer. Since then, Fiona's slowly been building buzz - and landing magazine features - for her eclectic, soulful singing style. Just as interesting is her style of dress, which is a hybrid between couture and casual. I grabbed her for a quick chit chat on my style questionnaire. I'm still smiling at her answers, which included her latest splurge (mortgage worthy Louboutin's) and a brand new word she created: Tom Goddess.

A lot of us are still discovering your style. You float easily between Tom Boy and Glam Goddess? Which defines you most? Tom Godess!!! I never want to be too on the nose of any style, and I feel comfortable and confident in both worlds. They're my fashion alter egos! How has this transformed since you launched? I feel like recording and preparing to launch as an artist has been a great learning experience about myself. I've come into my own identity, so I want my style to reflect who I am when people see me. I've naturally become a lot more fashion conscious about trends and new designers. Are you loving the fashion aspect of being a celebrity, from red carpet to photo shoots? Yeah definitely, although its a lot of work! I love getting dressed up and I love to perform. So I look at red carpet and photo shoots as performances in front of the cameras. What designers have you been exposed to lately that you absolutely die for? I LOVE ALEXANDER MCQUEEN!!! I recently did a Paper Magazine Cover Shoot for their 25th Anniversary, and I wore this amaaazing red a-line mod patterned dress for the spread. It was definitely a unique and standout piece! I felt great!

What's been your priciest wardrobe splurge since signing your deal? They would have to be my Ruby Red Christian Louboutins... Almost 6 inches high!! I performed in them while on tour with Kanye West. Some might say they were a mortgage payment... I say, a great fashion investment. I feel like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz... These ruby slippers will take me all around the world! Off stage - when you are just hanging out with friends and family - what are your favorite things to wear? Comfy clothes...I'm a sucker for leggings and knit sweaters!

Melanie Fiona's new album, The Bridge, is available now on Amazon.

SOURCE: BVONSTYLE.COM
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