Images - Asos Facebook & Rita Ora Web
I was yet to feel her ‘ora’ until now.
Music aside, all I saw was a mannequin who let her stylists go wild, trying to
reflect individuality through miss-matched clothing and a red lip. Her Asos September issue cover shoot however changed things for me. A custom made studded jacket, a sheer black and gold
embroidered jumpsuit and stating that new British designer Ashley Williams is her
favourite - I have been swayed. Despite daily soirees with boss Jay Z and Mr
Kardashian she still manages to stay true to her hometown. And with humble
replies to the Rihanna comparisons saying, “It’s a great comparison but I don’t
think about it. When the album’s out, it’s going to separate me from that
without even having to say anything” – we’re pleased she’s trying to find her own
feet in the music game.
Despite their matching tee’s at Hackney
Weekend Rita’s style is somewhat different to Rihanna’s. More hood, than
feminine. Honestly speaking, I had
left Timberland boots somewhere back with Snoop Dogg in the ‘Gin n Juice’
video, but Miss Ora most definitely has the power to make them catch on. She
stylistically balances baggy jeans and snap backs with a pop of red lipstick
and those luscious locks. As far as I can remember, the last female singer to
have had this signature look was Aaliyah. Making menswear sexy… a trend in the
making. Though her spandex fit jumpsuit with gold petal detailing (worn for the
Asos shoot) shows she has curves, and then some.
The dark brow, the blonde hair, the red
lipstick… indeed it has been done before but no one does it like Rita.
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