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Home · Fashion

Exclusive Fashion Q&A: Bridget Kelly

The Roc Nation newbie talks about her style, rules on wearing leggings and where she's shopping in Paris.

By Celia L. Smith · December 5, 2012October 28, 2020
01
The Grace of Bridget Kelly

The self-proclaimed “rock & R&B” artist was featured as one of the “New and Next” to watch in ESSENCE Magazine, donning a killer Donna Karan dress and L.A.M.B heels.


Dress, Donna Karan New York, $1,895, Bloomingdale’s. On her right hand: ID bracelet*, Gregg Wolf, 212-529-1784. Chain bracelet, Janis by Janis Savitt, $500, 212-245-7396. Rings, artist’s own. On left hand: carved ring*, Gregg Wolf, 212-529-1784. Multichain bracelet, Janis by Janis Savitt, $400, 212-245-7396. Shoes, L.A.M.B., $325, Solutions, 949-650-0479.

*price upon request

Photography by Marc Baptiste, Styling by Freddie Leibahair, Oscar James/ kenbarboza.com. Makeup by Renee Garnes, Manicure by Dawn Sterling/Starworks.
02
Curves Ahead

Bridget Kelly opted for a vamp-style bodycon and buckled pumps at the Keith Campbell ‘Decide To Be Beautiful’ Book Launch Party at Limelight Shops in New York City.

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03
Earning Stripes

At a StyleWise event during Spring 2013 New York Fashion Week Bridget Kelly works her stripes boldly alongside fellow singer Elle Varner.

04
Back To The Future

Kelly takes her style from edgy to futuristic in a mini, cap-sleeved shift dress and Swarovski studded pumps at the Roc Nation Pre-GRAMMY Brunch.

05
Classic Style

In a classic cocktail number, Bridget Kelly attends ‘NBA 2K13’ Premiere Launch Party at the 40/40 Club in New York City.

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06
LBD Sleek

At Black Girls Rock, the singer keeps it classic on the carpet again in a ruched LBD, sheer tights and buckled booties.

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07
Ruffled Feathers

The singer has a little fun with feathers and sequins at the Third Annual Cash Money Records Pre-GRAMMY Awards Party.

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08
Fashion Week Newbie

Bridget Kelly attends the Front Row spring 2013 fashion show during Style360 at Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City.

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09
Fancy Pants

At a Courvoisier Gold event in Atlanta, Georgia the singer translates her body-hugging style into edgy seperates: a sheer blouse, and a funky twist on tie-dye denim.

Moses Robinson/Getty Images

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