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12.11.2011

"Gangsta" - tUnE-yArDs

Gangsta

Proenza Schouler is fantastic, is it not? It never ceases to amaze me how they can come up with these mesmerizing and innovative patterns season after season. These pants are like the chic lady-version of Zoombas, and I totally mean that as a compliment. I didn't want to upstage the pants (as if that's even possible), so I tried to keep the rest of the outfit understated without being boring. The simple and classic Givenchy flats were perfect, and the Burberry Prorsum blouse has exquisite shoulder detail, and I rarely say no to a strong shoulder. 

As I was putting this look together, I couldn't help but get the tUnE-yArDs song "Gangsta" in my head. I recently had the opportunity to see the tUnE-yArDs live, sort of on a whim, and I'm so glad I did. Easily one of the best shows I've ever seen. Merrill Garbus, the woman behind the band, has such and incredible energy and her ability to write and perform such unique songs is really something to see. I think "innovative" was I word I used to describe her as well, because her drumming and vocal stylings and overall melodies are unlike anything I'd heard before. It's only natural, then, that she get matched to these remarkable pants.


Listen to the song here.

2.27.2011

"Kiss With A Fist" - Florence and the Machine

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Tough girl chic - a look that says "Do not mess with me unless you're looking to have your face stepped on by my [literally] killer stilettos, but also, don't I looking bangin'?" Contradictory, sure. Though that's not necessarily the intent.  The intent is to look fabulous and strong. Knowing who you are and owning your independence. 


I hesitate to love Florence and the Machine's "Kiss with a Fist", since the message is, essentially, that it's better to be in an abusive relationship than no relationship at all. But I don't think that's all it's about. I think it's about owning one's independence. Knowing that you have full control of your life and your choices, which is something that I wholeheartedly believe. It's about getting what you want and taking no prisoners. It's a more violent take on that philosophy, sure, but I can't help but love the hard guitar and drums.


Listen to the song here.

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Chloé satin cocktail dress
$3,085 - net-a-porter.com
Burberry Prorsum double breasted jacket
2,195 GBP - net-a-porter.com
Heel boot
340 EUR - modekungen.se
Emilio Pucci leather handbag
755 GBP - harveynichols.com
Ashley Pittman studded bracelet
$395 - bergdorfgoodman.com