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Bubble gum aficionado.Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-67906545987018547052012-12-09T18:27:00.000-06:002012-12-09T18:27:50.485-06:00Winter Wonderland<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Alexander McQueen dress / Zero + Maria Cornejo coat / Carven shoes / Diane von Furstenberg clutch / <a href="https://www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/emmairene" target="_blank">chloe + isabel</a> necklace / Lanvin gloves / <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/winter_wonderland/set?.embedder=2223264&.svc=blogger&id=65411671" target="_blank">winter wonderland</a></span><br />
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<small><span style="font-size: small;">It finally happened. Minneapolis got <span style="font-size: small;">a real snowfall. It's first in almost two years, really, with how <span style="font-size: small;">incredibly mild last winter was. I'm usually one who welcome<span style="font-size: small;">s the warm winter, as I much prefer the spring and summertime, but the holiday season changes everything. It's just not right for the ground to be bare leading up to the holidays. <span style="font-size: small;">And it pains me to admit that<span style="font-size: small;">, without snow, I'm just not in the <span style="font-size: small;">shopping spirit. There's no sense of urgency.<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Here's hoping that the change in weather lends itself to a<span style="font-size: small;"> psychological shift and I finally make and complete my <span style="font-size: small;">gift list.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></small><br />
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<small><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's amazing how much impact a little snow can make. Not only have I been shopping <span style="font-size: small;">online all day for gifts, but I finally decorated my apartment for Christmas, lit my candle that smells like Christmas, and put on my <span style="font-size: small;">music that's all about C<span style="font-size: small;">hristmas. Let the offi<span style="font-size: small;">cial co<span style="font-size: small;">untdown begin!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></small><br />
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<small><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">To kick things off, a winter wonderland inspired outfit. Muted tones of <span style="font-size: small;">blue, pink, and gray give a <span style="font-size: small;">soft, peaceful feel t<span style="font-size: small;">o this look.</span></span></span> I absolutely adore the simplicity of this Ale<span style="font-size: small;">xander McQueen dress<span style="font-size: small;">; <span style="font-size: small;"> it allowed me to feel totally fine about pairing this ornate <a href="https://www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/emmairene" target="_blank">chloe </a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/emmairene" target="_blank">+ isabel</a><span style="font-size: small;"> neckl<span style="font-size: small;">ace to <span style="font-size: small;">make more of a statement. The rest of the accessories are understated but lovely. And I don't care that it makes no sense to wear suede <span style="font-size: small;">stiletto pumps in the snow. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></small><br />
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Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-67643778343368581232012-12-01T21:28:00.002-06:002012-12-01T21:29:16.413-06:00"Love To The Test" - Niki & The Dove<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Markus Lupfer sweater / Antonio Berardi skirt / Rochas heels / J.Crew handbag / J.Crew necklace / Bottega Veneta ring / <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/love_to_test/set?.embedder=2223264&.svc=blogger&id=64742979" target="_blank">Love To The Test</a></span><br />
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<small><span style="font-size: small;">I have been dying to dedicate a post to this song for months. I fell in love with this song the moment I heard it, which is very apropos since the chorus of this song involves "the first time<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>I saw you<span style="font-size: small;">, </span>I saw you/I thought baby can I hold you". <span style="font-size: small;">"Love <span style="font-size: small;">To The Test" has s<span style="font-size: small;">uch a cool<span style="font-size: small;"> ei<span style="font-size: small;">ghties vibe that I just can<span style="font-size: small;">not get enough of<span style="font-size: small;">, and the message is so <span style="font-size: small;">great: being over<span style="font-size: small;">come<span style="font-size: small;"> with love at first sight<span style="font-size: small;">,</span> not being able to hold back any longer, but asking the new <span style="font-size: small;">love if he's really ready for her.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></small><br />
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<small><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is the look of that impulsive, <span style="font-size: small;">passionate wom<span style="font-size: small;">an. Bold, with nothing held back and a clear message sent. I love the graphic lips on this Markus Lupfer <span style="font-size: small;">sweater, and I didn't want to play i<span style="font-size: small;">t safe <span style="font-size: small;">wi<span style="font-size: small;">th<span style="font-size: small;"> the rest of the ensemble. So. Glitt<span style="font-size: small;">er maxi, ch<span style="font-size: small;">unky heels, bauble ring with a costume-inspired <span style="font-size: small;">necklace, and a bright bag. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></small><br />
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<small><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The accessories are a bit dr<span style="font-size: small;">eamy, becau<span style="font-size: small;">se I think the wearer is a bit dreamy. She's someone that says yes to the idea of love at first sight<span style="font-size: small;">. She takes <span style="font-size: small;">risks. She wears a full-on glitt<span style="font-size: small;">er maxi <span style="font-size: small;">skirt with a loose sweater, <span style="font-size: small;">which means she's w<span style="font-size: small;">earing it casually, which is not for <span style="font-size: small;">the faint<span style="font-size: small;">hearted. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></small><br />
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Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-91634780501761335312012-10-28T13:45:00.001-05:002012-10-28T13:45:32.734-05:00Halloween 2012: Last Minute Ideas<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<span style="font-size: small;">It's the Sunday before Halloween. Many of us may have had our party last night, but for those purists who are holding out for the real thing on Wednesday, here are a few last minute, simple ideas. </span><br />
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It doesn't get much easier than this. Some white/offwhite/beige/bone/eggshell pieces - the flowier, the better - and boo! You're a ghost. Totally beats the bed sheet with holes for eyes, amirite?<br />
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I attended a villian's party a while back, and this was one of the easiest and most complimented costume I could have put together. All it takes is a ridiculous robe, satin slip, and some slippers or mules for the base. Add some under-eye circles, a messy updo, and a martini glass full of gin, and you've easily got Annie's awful orphanage leader.<br />
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Another simple monochromatic ensemble. This can be easily translated using any shade, really. Here, you're gold. Maybe you want to be silver? Copper? Purple? Guys, the possibilities are endless.<br />
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Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-4034042382100200132012-10-22T22:26:00.001-05:002012-11-04T19:02:29.454-06:00"Bavarian #1 (Say You Will)" - Miike Snow<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<span style="font-size: small;">I recently had the pleasure of seeing Miike Snow live at First Ave, sort of on a whim, actually. I was more excited for the opening band, Niki and the Dove (more on her at a later date), and was only vaguely familiar with the main act. Well. I am familiar now. And I am a fan. It was incredible visual and aural spectacle that cause the crowd to erupt into a dance party on a Tuesday night in Minneapolis. A fantastic show, and now my appreciation for their work has grown (after my initial listens of their albums to educate myself before seeing them live).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">One of the songs that I enjoyed most before seeing them live and now have an even greater liking for is "Bavarian #1 (Say You Will)". </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">This song has a strong, militaristic drum beat layered under some whistling, keyboard, and distorted vocals. It's a really enjoyable mix of eclectic sounds and styles. What's more, the song's about imploring someone to give things up for love, and we all know how I feel about sweeping notions of lurve.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I wanted to incorporate both the strong marching sound and the sweeping notion of leaving everything behind with this look. Balmain is my go-to for exceptionally strong (shouldered) looks, here contributing both a fun jacket and a stern leather turtleneck. I started the bottom half with a no-nonsense wool skirt, but added a whimsical peekaboo with the TopShop celestial pencil skirt. A bright, fun necklace completes the look, giving away that she takes a risk and says she will.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">See a live version of the song <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NteCk5Nm940" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-47752550206932366562012-10-22T18:56:00.002-05:002012-10-22T18:59:39.757-05:00Halloween 2012: Part Of Your World<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Wildfox Couture cropped shirt / Mary Katrantzou maxi skirt / Reiss clutch purse / Kenneth Jay Lane necklace / <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/little_mermaid/set?.embedder=2223264&.svc=blogger&id=59555812" target="_blank">the little mermaid</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">(Whoops, Halloween is in a week and a half. So <span style="font-size: small;">I'm going to r<span style="font-size: small;">amp up the costume options.<span style="font-size: small;">)</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">T</span></span></span>aking it back to my child<span style="font-size: small;">hood once ag<span style="font-size: small;">ain, this is the <span style="font-size: small;">sartorial interpretation of <span style="font-size: small;"><i>The Little Mermaid</i>.</span></span></span></span> The first time I saw th<span style="font-size: small;">is Mary Katrantz<span style="font-size: small;">ou skirt, I couldn't help but think that if would be perfect on A<span style="font-size: small;">riel herself<span style="font-size: small;">, what</span> with <span style="font-size: small;">the mermaid s<span style="font-size: small;">ilhouette<span style="font-size: small;"> and reptilian-reminiscent detail.<span style="font-size: small;"> I adore the kitchy shell bra top, and t</span>he coral n<span style="font-size: small;">eck<span style="font-size: small;">lace and <span style="font-size: small;">shell clutch make for the perfect under the sea acces<span style="font-size: small;">sories.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-54724868621460506852012-10-07T19:05:00.003-05:002012-10-07T19:15:24.257-05:00"Home" - Phillip Phillips<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Work has been exceptionally stressful lately; it's a busy time and it's been a little difficult to stay motivated. I'm not someone who is satisfied with less than 100%, so I'm able to get through it, but not without some emotional nights. I mention this because it's the first time since I started my career that I've felt a consistent struggle, and, as you may imagine, that's been difficult. Fortunately, I have an amazing support system, consisting of family, friends, boyfriend, fulfilling hobbies and activities, and music. It's incredible how a song can lift my spirits. So perhaps it's fate that right at the moment that I need some extra motivation, Phillip Phillips graduates from American Idol and inundates the radio waves with his first single.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">This song can't help but inspire with it's strong bass drum beat and uplifting chorus of "ohs". It begins softly, with a plea to hang in there, because no matter how hard it gets, you're not alone, and you have a home (Perhaps I'm trivializing it when I connect it to how I'm feeling about my job when one imagines the other immense difficulties that others face, but that's something I love about music: I can relate on whatever level I need to relate, and others may do the same.).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">As I created this look, I considered how I've been feeling and wanting to feel: comfortable, but not safe. I'm not asking for my life to be easier, and I don't want to stop being challenged, but I want to maintain some level of peace. This look embodies that theme, with a giant Topshop sweater (one of my all-time favorite pieces to wear throughout half the year), some Clover Canyon leggings, and Dolce & Gabbana boots. The pieces alone are always an easy, comfortable outfit option, but the print and pattern are strong and deliberate. The wearer is bold and willing to take risks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Listen to the song <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoRkntoHkIE" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
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Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-21183762566202832452012-10-03T20:59:00.001-05:002012-10-03T20:59:11.725-05:00Halloween 2012: If She Doesn't Scare You, No Evil Thing Will<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<span style="font-size: small;">I wasn't kidding about these Halloween costumes, you guys. I've got a bunch up my sleeve. I thought I'd wait and reveal this one towards the end of the month, since it's what I will be sporting this October 31st (not exactly this look, mine is a thrifted version, though a girl can dream, amirite?), but I couldn't resist. I am very much looking forward to embodying this crazy character this year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Cruella De Vil is arguably one of the best dressed Disney villains in existence, and if her wardrobe was faux and she wasn't fighting to murder puppies, perhaps she wouldn't be a villain at all. I've always enjoyed the utterly insane glamour she exudes - to the point of being unhinged. This is a woman who gave up everything for fashion (not that I'm condoning that level of devotion - I'm certainly not condoning the obsession with fur - it is a cartoon, after all). </span><br />
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Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-34836349443916055222012-09-30T17:16:00.001-05:002012-09-30T21:06:36.849-05:00Halloween 2012: Dorothy Gale, from Kansas<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Halloween is, and has pretty much always been, my favorite holiday. Perhaps it's my flair for the dramatic, or maybe my incessant sweet tooth, but I live for Halloween. To celebrate, I will be dedicating a few posts a week to Halloween costume inspirations. I don't particularly believe in store bought costumes; I like the thrill of putting it together myself, and what's more fun than giving a classic costume a modern, couture spin?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">To kick of the month of October (yes, I'm a day early. Favorite holiday, remember?), I've put together a modern day Dorothy Gale, after one of my all-time favorite movies. I was the child insisting "I'm not a witch at all, I'm Dorothy Gale, from Kansas" and getting to dress up as Dorothy as a four year old was a dream come true. I love the idea of reprising that character now that I'm grown, and these Jeffrey Campbell boots just may be the perfect ruby slipper for me to do so.</span></div>
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Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-29290116645937388762012-09-23T20:43:00.002-05:002012-09-23T20:43:15.274-05:00"Bad For You" - Haley Bonar<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<small><span style="font-size: small;">This is such an adorable, simple song. The message is clear and concise: everything's bad for you. I listen to it with a smile, having grown up eating dirt along with carrots straight from the garden and spending my time singing and talking to myself in the woods day after day. It's no secret that we've become much more protective of our health and safety in recent decades, and often for good reason, but doesn't it sometimes seem a little excessive? That's what this song means to me: maybe it's not actually all that bad?</span></small></div>
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<small><span style="font-size: small;">I loved envisioning what the wise grown-up singing this song would wear. Very proper, very modest, very smart, but perhaps a little off - she takes everything a little too far, both in her wardrobe and her advice. This Moschino Cheap & Chic dress gives a hint that the wearer is a little off-balance with it's quirky blocks of color and that surprise pop of yellow. The look is put over the top with this outrageous Meadham Kirchhoff faux fur coat, evoking a crazed monster. Everything really is bad for you after all, it seems. </span></small></div>
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<small><span style="font-size: small;">Listen to a live version of the song <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LytStBfThtk" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></small></div>
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Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-33185705797880767122012-08-16T13:16:00.000-05:002012-08-16T13:16:05.551-05:00Things Emma Loves: Animal Sweaters<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<span style="text-align: left;">Remember how I </span><a href="http://crescouture.blogspot.com/2012/08/well-hello-again.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">said</a><span style="text-align: left;"> this may look a little different in the coming weeks? Let me introduce you to a new feature where I gush about a particular trend/genre in fashion/music with which I'm currently obsessed. Today, I am channeling my inner five-year-old and adoring all these fine-knit pullovers featuring our furry friends (believe it or not, all that alliteration was totally an accident - but I'm not going to correct it).</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I am one who is always partial to kitchy or tongue-in-cheek prints & patterns, and I love how graphic and innocently fun these are, not to mention totally wearable. I plan on rocking this look with some jeans and flats on casual weeknights, and maybe classing it up a bit with an oxford, pencil skirt and chic heels for work (though that look will involve the more neutral options). </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Another thing that rocks about these? You can get them pretty much anywhere at any price point. In the mood to splurge? Pick up the <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/198083?cm_mmc=LinkshareUK-_-Hy3bqNL2jtQ-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-xk2e6rDdkpGdaXT0.vaS_A" target="_blank">Burberry Prorsum</a> version for a cool $1,405. Not ready to commit to the trend? Head on over to <a href="http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-supply-co-juniors-long-sleeve-owl-sweater-gray/-/A-14128225?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0001&AFID=Performics_Polyvore_0004c765f3ca2c560a2b3a50f50b4dcc&LNM=Primary" target="_blank">Target</a> and take your pick for less than $25.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">So that concludes the first installment of Things Emma Loves. Next time: looping musicians, featuring Andrew Bird, Heatbox, Kishi Bashi, tUnE-yArDs, and more!</span></div>
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Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-87806914525672921772012-08-14T22:23:00.001-05:002012-08-14T22:25:58.225-05:00"Sweet Sour" - Band of Skulls<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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What do you call a more innocent version of a femme fatale? Like, someone that has just a bit of edge - not enough to be dangerous, but enough to be interesting - and still an undeniable adorability? I'm not sure exactly what she'd be called, but I do know that Band of Skulls' "Sweet Sour" would be her anthem and this would be her signature look.<br />
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This look appears almost preppy until you stop to notice the details: leather almost everywhere, sky-high Louboutins, accessories boasting a bit of hardware. This chick has layers. She is complex. She will keep you guessing and keep life exhilarating.<br />
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Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-87242985303022149292012-08-12T18:07:00.000-05:002012-08-12T18:08:42.409-05:00"The Only Place" - Best Coast<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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Last week it was my birthday. My birthday has always been and will always be my favorite day of the year. I am well aware that this is because it is the one day a year I feel I can let my inner narcissist out into the world and not be sorry at all for demanding all of the attention. And I think it is very healthy that I can admit that. </div>
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Unfortunately, looking forward to an August birthday practically year-round causes the rest of summer to fly by incredibly fast. Last week also marked the first time in months that Minneapolis wasn't a slave to sweltering heat. While the cool breeze and cloudy skies were a welcome change after nights of sweating through semi-consciousness in an apartment with a shoddy window A/C unit, it also made me a little sad that the summer was beginning to come to an end.</div>
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To mark my defiance of the inevitable change in season, today's look is based on Best Coast's "The Only Place". This song is the perfect summer anthem. If we're being fair, it's more of an ode to California, but being a true Minnesotan girl, I'm going to pretend they meant Minnesota lakes when they sing "we've got the ocean/got the babes/got the sun/we've got the waves". That totally applies to Lakes Nokomis, Calhoun, Isles, and Harriet. Minus the waves, I suppose.</div>
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Regardless, this look embodies a carefree summer day wonderfully. It's got the necessary layers to transition from a day on the beach/boat to bonfire, and those washed out colors lazily speak to a day of no responsibilities. </div>
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</div>Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-52485631561564513722012-08-12T17:44:00.000-05:002012-08-12T17:44:02.474-05:00Well, hello again.Whoops. Accidentally took a four month hiatus there.<br />
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The good news is, that break allowed me to think about what I want this to become. I've been pretty happy with what I've produced thus far, but what I've really enjoyed is how this has reignited the creative spark in me in a way that I haven't felt in a very long time. Wanting to actually invest in this project has forced me to be more connected to music, fashion, and the wealth of resources at my disposal.<br />
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As a result, I'm re-prioritizing how I want to spend my time, which means looking into guitar lessons and classes at MCAD instead of endless hours spent watching my Hulu queue. Allowing myself to truly be inspired by the art and concerts I attend and act on it.<br />
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So, what I'm saying, is this may look a little different in the coming weeks/months. The focus will forever be music and fashion, but in different iterations. It's still a bit abstract, but I'm always optimistic.Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-57223237190737808732012-04-05T20:51:00.000-05:002012-04-17T11:07:55.089-05:00"How You Like Me Now?" - The Heavy<div style="text-align: left;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<small>I am seriously digging the funky, retro sound of "How You Like Me Now?". The choice to sample Dyke & The Blazers' "Let A Woman Be A Woman - Let A Man Be A Man" was absolutely genius and gives it an infectious beat that I love. There aren't a whole lot of subtleties to this song; the title itself gives it away. And who doesn't dream of seeing that certain someone from a past life and impressing them with how cool/smart/mature/awesome you are now?</small></div>
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<small>Like the song, this outfit has few, if any, subtleties. How appropriate, then, to include the Giuseppe Zanotti sandals designed by Kanye West, a man known for many things, but none of them subtlety (let's count how many times I can use the word "subtlety" in this post). I wanted the rest of the ensemble to speak to the retro-inspired nature of the song, adding some modern cat-eye shades, a little leopard peplum, and some cavity-inducing sweet bubblegum leather skinnies.</small></div>
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<small>I suppose this look could be considered over-the-top, but so is the message that's being sent, so I think it fits.</small></div>
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<small>Listen to the song <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgQLliI-QHs&ob=av2n" target="_blank">here</a>.</small></div>
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</div>Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-60024365522172291582012-03-25T20:43:00.000-05:002012-03-25T20:43:19.490-05:00"Settle Down" - Kimbra<div style="text-align: left;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<small>Ever since <a href="http://crescouture.blogspot.com/2012/01/somebody-that-you-used-to-know.html" target="_blank">"Somebody That I Used To Know"</a>, I've become more and more interested in Kimbra. I'm drooling for her full-length album to be released in the States (if anyone knows where I can purchase it here, please let me know - it's not on iTunes nor is it on Amazon [booo]), and in the meantime I get to enjoy her 4-track <i>Settle Down</i> EP on repeat. </small><br />
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<small>The title track sets itself apart with an a cappella intro and a some percussive vocals that maintain throughout the song. It's a cheeky, honest song about wanting to settle down (hence the title, you guys). </small><small>It almost sounds as if it's sung by a child who thinks she knows what love is, incorporating a bit of "Star Light, Star Bright", </small><small>though it gets a bit more desperate towards the end and she almost begs her man to stay with her, singing "baby there's no need to run". </small><br />
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<small>To evoke this look I put together a classic, "Mad Men" meets Stepford Wife look. Very demure, nothing too overt or risky, very proper. Almost unsettlingly so. </small><br />
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<small>Listen to the song <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHV04eSGzAA&ob=av2e" target="_blank">here</a>. </small><br />
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</div>Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-82778502917922514912012-03-21T22:14:00.001-05:002012-03-21T22:14:37.428-05:00"King of the World" - First Aid Kit<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<small>First Aid Kit has quickly become one of my favorite bands. I'm so amazed by them - they're a Swedish sister duo but their music is so old country you'd think they were direct descendants of the Coal Miner's Daughter herself. This song is the closing number on their debut album <i>The Lion's Roar</i>, and though it was difficult to choose which one to feature, I found myself drawn to this one. I love it's declarations of being nobody's baby, everybody's girl, queen of nothing, king of the world. </small><br />
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<small>It's all about feeling insecure yet confident at the same time and </small><small>trying to understand where you fit in. Although the message is somewhat unsure, I still feel that evokes this sense of strength. Like the storyteller is saying, sure, I don't have it figured out yet, but I know that I will and in the meantime I'll do my best. That's why I wanted to pair this with such a strong look.</small><br />
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<small>Listen to the song <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At4HhgHtBHk" target="_blank">here</a>.</small><br />
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</div>Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-88789435572964808012012-03-12T21:54:00.003-05:002012-03-12T21:54:55.682-05:00"Manchester" - Kishi Bashi<div style="text-align: left;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<small>Not sure if you've heard, but it's going to be 75 degrees this week in Minneapolis. HOHHH MY GEE. Finally. This summer is going to be fantastic - I've got an anniversary vacation coming up, loads of local concerts to go to, Tough Mudder, and Bonnaroo. And that's all before June! Summer is the best. You know what else is the best? This song. I think I found my song of the summer - and it's only March!</small></div>
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<small>This is yet another "instant love" songs. I think I'm starting to understand the formula I need for me to feel an attachment to a song. It usually involves at least one of the following: hopeless and/or beautiful declarations of love; an infectious melody that builds on itself with grand instrumentation; the ability to spark the desire for me to stand up and twirl around until the song is over. Kishi Bashi has included all of these qualities in "Manchester".</small></div>
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<small>The song begins with a dreamy string and percussion sound and builds into the chorus, when Kishi Bashi sings "Oh, hello/will you be mine?/I haven't felt this alive in a long time". And what makes one feel more alive than sporting some high waisted geometric printed shorts and a cutout blouse? P.S. - "Oh, hello" is one of my favorite ways to begin any story, conversation, anything.</small></div>
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</div>Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-88938513292595660612012-03-07T20:46:00.000-06:002012-03-07T20:58:32.548-06:00"Skinny Love" - Birdy<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<small>Oh my, it's been awhile, hasn't it? Let me explain: I've been traveling for work, the end (good explanation). </small><br />
<small>To be honest, I've also been suffering from a bit of writer's block. I've been collecting all these gorgeous and unique pieces to put some new looks together and struggling a bit to find the music to match. So really I've been spending most of my time combing through Spotify to find some more songs to inspire me. </small><br />
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<small>I love Bon Iver. He's become a bit more of a big deal of late, what with the two Grammys and all, and I am happy to have listened to his music prior to his nominations & wins. I can't claim to be a true fan from the beginning, however - my boyfriend likes to remind me that he saw Bon Iver in 2007 at Pitchfork before <i>For Emma, Forever Ago</i> even came out (yes, I am dating a hipster, but a mild one, I assure you) - and I must confess that when someone first recommended him to me I thought they were saying "Boney Bear", but I like to believe that my fandom has made up for lost time. I had the opportunity to see him live at the Orpheum this past fall, and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. </small><br />
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<small>I want to do his latest album justice, but it's taking me some time to decipher the lyrics. So for this post I'm cheating a bit and posting a cover of a Bon Iver song (my unwritten rule is to not duplicate artists as I post; this way I can still post from his sophomore album. Hooray for tricking the system that I created and has no real consequence if I break!). I discovered this song on Spotify (yikes, product placement much?) and it really is a gorgeous cover. I hadn't known anything about Birdy until tonight - my, my, this young lady is talented. She's 16 (!!) and released this cover when she was 15. She simplifies Justin Vernon's song even further, complementing her truly lovely voice with piano. </small><br />
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<small>The song itself is just heartbreaking, much like the album from whence it came. It's about a relationship that is failing/has failed, and the longing for it to last. This ensemble attempts to evoke that longing, with delicate details that allude to the wearer's fragile emotions, as well as some more rugged notes to represent the wearers jaded views coming out of the experience. </small><br />
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<small>Listen to the song <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNzCDt2eidg" target="_blank">here</a>.</small></div>
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</div>Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-79731842372195346582012-02-22T21:52:00.000-06:002012-02-23T11:30:54.301-06:00"We Are Young" - Fun.<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<small>I love writing these posts because it allows me to better understand why I love certain songs and connect with them. I've realized that themes that really resonate with me have been ones that evoke a sense of nostalgia, or love, or a sense of mortality. This is not one of those songs. But I still adore it.</small></div>
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<small>This song has really been heating up the charts, as they say (gross), and it's easy to understand why. The melody is catchy as it builds, the percussion is moving and the overall sound gives the listener a sense of motivation to get out there and live. The message is simple: seize the moment. Enjoy life. The world is ours. Party it up. And, if we're being honest, get out there and find someone to carry you home tonight.</small></div>
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<small>In honor of that sentiment, I've assembled one of those "out on the town" looks. You know the one - a little over the top, consisting of at least one piece that you're not quite sure you can pull off (but your friends insist you're rocking it, only you could make it work, and after a couple drinks you know that they are SO RIGHT)? This look is reserved for a night that will include more than one bar and dancing, lots of dancing. So we have a Roland Mouret strappy top, some deliciously unavoidable J Brand waxed skinnies, Gucci zebra stilettos (you can totally dance in heels), and, of course, classic Wayfarers. If this look doesn't emulate a carefree night out, I don't know what does.</small></div>
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<small>Listen to the song <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv6dMFF_yts&ob=av2e" target="_blank">here</a>.</small></div>
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</div>Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-20646828995710967212012-02-10T16:30:00.001-06:002012-02-10T16:30:36.255-06:00"Who'd Have Known" - Lily Allen<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<small>Oh hey, did you guys know that it's almost Valentine's Day? Sort of hard to miss, what with all the commercials and love song/anti-Valentine's Day breakup song playlists. Being a bit of a romantic, I'm getting into the Valentine's spirit this year, paying extra close attention to all the love songs I listen to and buying handy hearts by the pound. On of the songs I've picked up recently is Lily Allen's "Who'd Have Known". It's been sampled on T-Pain & Wiz Khalifa's "5 O'Clock", but I listened to the orginal and it's such a sweet, honest story about the beginning of a relationship.</small><br />
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<small>This look was a little trickier to put together because the song is much more literal than songs I've posted about in the past. With that in mind, I made the outfit a bit more "literal" as well, with literal meaning "totally wearable". This is what I imagine the girl in the song wearing her first night out with her crush. It's simple, accessible, cool, casual, but has some very pretty accessories to amp up the girly factor. </small><br />
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<small>Question time! What are you planning on wearing on Valentine's Day? Or what would you wear on your first big night with that special someone? </small><br />
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<small>Listen to the song <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbDMUijBP2U&ob=av3e" target="_blank">here</a>.</small></div>
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</div>Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-75348699545480091532012-02-01T22:20:00.001-06:002012-02-01T22:20:35.095-06:00"Violent Games" - Poliça<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<small>Being a proud Minnesotan, I support Minnesotan musicians. We are very fortunate to have an incredible local music scene, as well as a truly exceptional radio station to showcase that music.<a href="http://thecurrent.org/" target="_blank">The Current </a>recently celebrated their 7th birthday at First Ave, and Poliça was the closing act. Their performance was highly anticipated, as the group had received a lot of positive buzz since releasing songs of their debut album "Give You The Ghost" (this album is incredible - it's available for electronic purchase now and the CD/vinyl will be released on Valentine's day). They did not disappoint. Their performance was truly captivating and their sound is amazing. I've been listening to their album on repeat since that show, and this song has really resonated with me. </small><br />
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<small>I generally like to listen to the lyrics of a song to feel a real connection to the meaning & emotion behind it, but this is a song of few words, and what really catches my attention is the overwhelming sound. The track opens with what sounds like an alarm and continues to build and lose control. It feels very futuristic, almost apocalyptic, and the minimal lyrics tell of desperation; the repeated idea of violent games and the raw sound make it feel animalistic.</small><br />
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<small>Those were the ideas I wanted to invoke with this look, and what better designer to showcase than Alexander McQueen? His work typically has a dark beauty that is simply fascinating to me, and that mysteriousness was perfect for this song. I added some modern, rough around the edges, and a little over-the-top accessories to allude to the dystopian future in which I envision the wearer of this look living.</small><br />
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<small>Unfortunately there's not a link to listen to this particular track, but <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl03afAqeFQ" target="_blank">here's the video</a> for another track, "Lay Your Cards Out" (another really amazing song), and I very much encourage you to purchase their album!</small></div>
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</div>Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-91753534406260645232012-01-30T18:22:00.001-06:002012-01-30T18:22:46.589-06:00"Little Talks" - Of Monsters And Men<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<small>It has been unseasonably warm recently here in Minneapolis, and it's really getting me in the mood for spring (let's get real, I'm never not in the mood for spring. But this is getting me even more excited). Ok, I may be getting ahead of myself - one forty-degree day does not spring make, but January flew by, amirite? Yes, February is the worst month ever always, but March has the potential to be lovely this year. So here's to March </small><small>and easing into spring with this pastel palette and the deliciously vintage inspired hat with the
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<small>This is another one of those instant "I LOVE THIS" songs for me - Of Monsters And Men is very reminiscent of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes with their back-and-forth choruses and infectiously fun, brass-abundant melodies. This song is about love, growing old together, and eventually accepting death. Not such a happy notion, but the way they sing about it makes me want to smile and cry all at once. It makes me feel a lot like <a href="http://crescouture.blogspot.com/2012/01/cest-la-mort-civil-wars.html" target="_blank">"C'est La Mort"</a> makes me feel because the message is so similar, especially as the lyrics cry, "no wait, wait, wait for me/please hang around/I'll see you when I fall asleep". The difference is this song is so beautifully upbeat and childlike; it tells the same story in a completely different way.</small><br />
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<small>Listen to the song <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86tDEuoOSko" target="_blank">here</a>.</small><br />
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</div>Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-81751279946736474582012-01-24T20:03:00.001-06:002012-01-24T20:03:38.549-06:00"Kill My Boyfriend" - Natalia Kills<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<small>I first discovered Natalia Kills when she opened for Robyn's <i>Body Talk</i> tour in early 2011. I thought she was dark but oh-so-fun to listen and dance to. Since then she's released a full length album, <i>Perfectionist</i>, opened for a bit on Katy Perry's <i>California Dreams</i> tour (when Robyn was unavailable), and put out an incredible video for "Kill My Boyfriend" (watch it <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-daPmzKLKNU&ob=av2e" target="_blank">here</a> - seriously, watch it. It is stunning to watch, if not a bit disturbing, what with the whole "she's plotting to murder her boyfriend" thing. And the looks are to die for.).</small><br />
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<small>This song is so absurdly catchy, I sort of forget that I'm chanting "kill, kill, kill" as I sing along. It reminds me a bit of <a href="http://crescouture.blogspot.com/2011/12/kiss-that-grrrl-kate-nash.html" target="_blank">Kate Nash's "Kiss That Grrrl"</a>, in that the melody and message of the song totally differ from each other. I love when that happens. And at its core, this song is really all about being with the one you truly love, by any means necessary. How sweet!</small><br />
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<small>Hence the adorable, very spring-forward Mulberry peplum top with the super-strong Balmain leather pants. The look is clearly based on these two opposing pieces, but the accessories all have a pretty/edgy balance as well. The Missoni jacket boasts some shoulder hardware, the ASOS platforms provide a wide heel (perfect for chasing after that boyfriend*), and that ring is likely actually considered to be a viable weapon.</small><br />
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<small>Again, listen to the song and watch the video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-daPmzKLKNU&ob=av2e" target="_blank">here</a>. </small><br />
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<small>*Note: I am not endorsing actual violence with this post, I promise. I just have a weakness for pop songs with an edge.</small><br />
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</div>Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-2263468178837133172012-01-18T22:16:00.002-06:002012-01-19T08:52:49.778-06:00"Blue Spotted Tail" - Fleet Foxes<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<small>I am very excited that we're starting to see more and more printed denim - it's such a fun way to update a classic wardrobe staple! This outfit was built around these adorably floral jeans by Citizens of Humanity. I love how spring-forward this look is with the mint green. I also love how I find this ensemble to be somewhat ageless - by that, I mean I could picture a 6-year-old version of myself wearing this, I could see myself wearing it today, and I could see myself throwing this on at the ripe age of 70 (I will be a hip septuagenarian).</small><br />
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<small>It's the agelessness that inspired me to pair this look with Fleet Foxes "Blue Spotted Tail". An incredibly simple song (just singular vocals and an acoustic guitar, a standout in an album otherwise full of robust choruses with mixed harmonies and instrumentation), it asks big questions that everyone asks as a child, but we never truly find the answer, even once we're old. Questions like "why are there stars in the sky?", and "why are born, just to die?".</small><br />
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<small>These questions transcend age and time, just as I intend this outfit to do so. Maybe not time - I don't think printed denim will be around forever.</small><br />
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<small>Listen to the song <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teElNB0WuDI" target="_blank">here</a>.</small><br />
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</div>Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996427202799180500noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175778586913485566.post-43455095014816892972012-01-16T19:53:00.001-06:002012-01-25T16:45:25.674-06:00"Somebody That I Used To Know" - Gotye<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<small>Have you guys heard this song by Gotye? Have you seen the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UVNT4wvIGY" target="_blank">incredible video</a>? This has quickly become my new favorite song, and Gotye's album, <i>Making Mirrors</i>, has been played on repeat while I'm at work. My only complaint is that I'm just now discovering this fantastic artist. But now that I have, it's only fitting that I pay him tribute with a new outfit!</small><br />
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<small>This is a breakup song, but one of those awesome "good riddance" breakup songs that you sing along to once you've realized you're much better off without him. With that in mind, I thought it best to style this look based on a sexy, look-what-you're-missing dress. I didn't want it to be that simple, however. It's too easy to just do a sexy red dress and some killer stillettos. I want to add a bit more character, so I chose a more twee version of a sexy red dress (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XM3vWJmpfo" target="_blank">put a bird on it!</a>), some cutesy Alex and Chloe heart earrings, and an adorably chic Marc Jacobs clutch. Then, to toughen it up and make the sex appeal undeniable, I included the DSquared stilettos and Alexander Wang leather jacket.</small><br />
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<small>I would kill to accidentally run into an ex in this outfit, and I would have this song playing in my head as I did.</small></div>
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