Nicki Minaj’s Bold Fashion Choices: Celebrating Her 31st Birthday in Style

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Nicki Minaj turned 31 on December 8, 2013, but the Starships songstress made clear on Instagram that she was not ready to tone down her daring and sizzling outfit choices anytime soon.

Considering the rapper-turned-fashion designer songstress is pretty well known for her eccentric and usually sexy outfits, her upload—a graffiti-themed fitted dress—wasn’t a surprise.

Nicki Minaj showcases her bold style in a graffiti-inspired bodycon dress and vibrant purple Giuseppe Zanotti bootiesNicki Minaj showcases her bold style in a graffiti-inspired bodycon dress and vibrant purple Giuseppe Zanotti booties (Credit: Nicki Minaj’s Instagram)

Or was it? The former American Idol judge was giving us a sneak peek on Instagram of her Spring 2014 Collection for Kmart.

In 2017, her apparel line was discontinued in stores. “Kmart is thrilled that we were the first retail partner to create a custom apparel line for Nicki Minaj,” a representative for American big-box department store chain Kmart told Billboard.

“From the development of the line, to showcasing it in stores, to designing exclusive capsule collections, we have enjoyed a positive relationship with Nicki Minaj and her team over the last three years. As our partnership came to a close in 2016, we would like to thank Nicki Minaj for being a great partner and wish her continued success in her future endeavors.”

Behind the Scenes of the ‘Starships’ Music Video

“Starships,” a song from her second studio album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, was written by Minaj, Nadir Khayat, Carl Falk, Rami Yacoub, and Wayne Hector.

It was released on February 14, 2012, when Nicki Minaj was 29. She was born on December 8, 1982, in Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, and turned 30 on December 8, 2012.

Nicki Minaj suffered a nip-slip wardrobe malfunction while performing at the Capital FM ArenaNicki Minaj suffered a nip-slip wardrobe malfunction while performing at the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham, England, on October 21, 2012

The opening scene of the music video for Starships is from the Nā Pali Coast on the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaii. Wearing a pink bikini and electric green hair, Nicki Minaj is beamed down onto a beach from a starship.

Pink bikini-clad electric green-haired Nicki Minaj in the opening scene of Starships filmed on the island of Kauaʻi in HawaiiPink bikini-clad electric green-haired Nicki Minaj in the opening scene of Starships filmed on the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaii

The rest of the “Starships” music video was shot on Kualoa Ranch, a private nature reserve on Oahu Island, Hawaii. Filmed in March 2020, the video directed by Anthony Mandle premiered on MTV on April 26, 2012.

As of November 2024, the video has more than 482 million views on YouTube.

Nicki Minaj exudes vibrant style with pastel green hair and a pink outfit in a scene from her “Starships” music videoNicki Minaj exudes vibrant style with pastel green hair and a pink outfit in a scene from her “Starships” music video

Nicki Minaj’s Love for Giuseppe Zanotti’s Iconic Booties

While Nicki created her first custom clothing line with Kmart, when it comes to her shoes, we all know she loves designer footwear. She chose a pair of booties by Giuseppe Zanotti to promote her affordable fashion line on Instagram.

The pop of purple was just striking! Moreover, the booties feature a gold-tone zip fastening down the front with tasseled zipper pulls.

They may look a little chunky, but they’re also incredibly feminine. They have peep-toes and stiletto heels measuring about five inches. We have also spotted Zendaya in these same zipped peep-toe booties.

Purple Giuseppe Zanotti Zip-Up Booties

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Nicki Minaj’s love for Giuseppe Zanotti’s bold footwear designs is evident in her numerous standout fashion moments. At the 2014 Fashion Rocks event, Nicki turned heads in a plunging Saint Laurent jacket dress paired with Giuseppe Zanotti’s gold-studded booties, which added a glamorous edge to her look.

She also showcased her vibrant style by wearing a fuchsia pink pantsuit with light pink Giuseppe Zanotti peep-toe pumps during the launch of her “Pink Friday” fragrance, demonstrating her flair for blending bold colors with high fashion.

These instances highlight how Giuseppe Zanotti’s designs perfectly complement Nicki’s daring fashion choices, reinforcing her status as a trendsetter in celebrity style.