So it's chilly out and Christmas is almost upon us... let's forget the reality of it being cold outside, the runny nose, blue toes and short dark days and let us relish the magic of this time of year, with a magical outfit and the perfect song to match.
Dress: Timeless Vixen Vintage - $350, Hair Comb - Oh Faro - $39, Coat - Mod Cloth - $83.99, Vintage Purse - Quilln Aros - $15, Shoes - D&G via Zappos - $250
Beirut is the project of Zach Condon a New Mexico native who dropped out of Highschool and traveled throughout Europe. He discovered the music of Eastern Europe and began to create the sounds of his project Beirut when he returned home.
I love music that transports me to another place. I first listened to the band Beirut when I was nineteen, living in Switzerland. My friends and I would drive into Lausanne, Switzerland on Lake Geneva in the early weeks of winter listening to the album "Gulag Orkester" which had been released earlier that Year.The songs remind me of midnight interpretive dance parties, playing capture the flag in the woods, and taking long walks in fields with cow bells ringing and braids in our hair. In turn I also imagine I'm in a beat up old car exploring Croatia, Lithuania, and Romania eating midday picnics and playing chess with old men. Haha.
In either scenario, what would be better to wear than a pretty printed sweater dress, a knit balaclava and maybe some Russian doll earrings for good measure?
Enjoy the sounds of Beirut!
1. Anthropologie Dress - $188 - Anthropologie 2. Balaclava - $62 - Knittles 3. Doll Earrings - $33 - Yasmin Bochi 4. Mary Janes - $59.99 - Bakers Shoes (I ordered these shoes. Im obsessed with them. So cute, and ON SALE!!) 5. Knit Lariat - $48 - Big Frozen Melon 6. Balaclava - Etsy (I feel horrible, but I can't find the link for this. I'm looking high and low and will update AS SOON AS I find it!)
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By Brittan Salisbury
With love, timing is everything. Usually, it does not even matter how your heart feels for someone if other circumstances are closing the door. Whether you are dating someone else, getting over a past relationship, or pursuing dreams, life can get in the way of love. If you relate, this week’s song “The Girl” is for you!
This is a song about true love conflicting with the pursuit of dreams. Written for his musical project City and Colour, Dallas Green paints a picture of the heartache and struggles involved in long distance relationships. Even though he is madly in love with his “beautiful girl,” he is torn between staying close to her or traveling the world.
Do not miss out on the honest lyrics and beautiful vocals of City and Colour!
LISTEN: "The Girl" by City & Colour
Be the Girl:
Imagine you are the girl in this song awaiting your love's return by keeping yourself busy, faithfully wearing his watch, and staying beautiful!
Flight-Of-Swans dress - $298 - Anthropologie
Boyfriend watch - $199 - ChicDeuxChic
Red T-Strap pumps – $68 – Urban Outfitters
Brown purse – $48 – Urban Outfitters
Lacey tights – $28 – Free People
By Sarah Corley
For this style Soundtrack feature, I decided to spotlight one of my current crazes, Grizzly Bear.
The band is based in Brooklyn and debuted their first album, Horn of Plenty, in 2004. Grizzly Bear has since produced two more albums, with the most recent addition being the complex, multi-layered, Veckatimest. Upon release, Veckatimest was already #8 on the Billboard charts.
As soon as I heard the song “Ready,Able”, I instantly felt lost in its intruiging vocals and otherworldly instrumentals. And while we are talking about “lost”, this is truly a song for exploring, going in circles, finding hidden gems, and making discoveries.
I interpret this music as both dreamy and modern, and I tried to replicate that sense here with an outfit you would definitely wear to explore to Grizzly Bear.
-Brittan
1.Honey Comb Necklace - $55 -The Harbinger Co 2.Trench - $210 - Need Supply Co. 3.Multi Belt - $47 - LAUK Accessories 4. Voile Dress - $42 - Salvage Life 5.Riding Boots - $99.99 - Smart Bargains 6. Leg Warmers - $27- Sock Dreams
Have you ever had one of those days of feeling like nothing is going right? In this economy, it can be difficult not to worry about everything. For every fashionista out there, it seems even harder having to cut back a bit on your usual shopping habits.
Keeping all this in mind, I am loving Bess Rogers singing "I Don't Worry" from her album Travel Back. I recently caught Bess backing Ingrid Michaelson on tour in Dallas. That concert was amazing, incredible, and inspiring. My best friend and I have been "recovering" for weeks now. But that is a completely different story! For now, catch a glimpse of these lyrics:
I don’t worry ‘bout my job,
Let them throw me out on the street.
Let them cut my pay, I won’t grovel at their feet!
I don’t worry ‘bout my car,
Let my registration expire
Break in through the glass, let the air out of my tires.
LISTEN: "I Don't Worry" by Bess Rogers
Yes, Bess inspired me to come up with a comfortable and carefree look. Seriously, when you turn on a happy song like this one, you want to shine a little sunshine on other people...hence, the bright yellow bag and colorful Stylesmith locket!
Get the Look!Yellow Messenger Bag - $69.95 - GetReadySetGO; Blue Tulip Print Top - $18.90 - Heritage1981; Super Skinny Indigo Jeans - $39.50 - Pacific Sunwear; Slouchy Boots - $34.99 - Target; Love Is Key Locket - $29 - Stylesmith; Cap Sleeve Cardigan - $22.80 - Forever21
Notice that most items are below $40! Now come up with your own look or wear this one, but spread the sunshine!xoxo, Sarah Corley
P.S. If you love this song, you will also love Allie Moss and Greg Holden--both touring with the fabulous Ingrid Michaelson RIGHT NOW! Girls, you will love Greg. He sings about New York, and he has a British accent! :D
Our latest series for Dedicated focuses on our two greatest passions, as evidenced by the title of our blog, fashion and music.
We show you what to wear and what to listen to whilst wearing it.
First up we have 'Trash Talk', a genius romp into the inner thoughts of 'Chain and the Gang', the newest project from front man Ian Svenonius. Ian Svenonius, known to many as 'The Sassiest Boy in America' (thanks to Sassy Magazine awarding him the title in 1990 - see this article) is also famous for his music and his literary genius. Having formed his first band 'Nation of Ulysses' in 1988, which later disbanded in 1992 he went on to form The Make-Up, then later released solo work under the pseudonym David Candy, in 2001 he formed 'Weird War' and most recently 'Chain and the Gang'
Svenonius also, in 2006, released a collection of self penned essays entitled 'The Psychic Soviet' and also presents an online talk show called 'Soft Focus' for VBS TV.
In our humble opinion...Ian Svenonius, you're still the sassiest boy (read: man) in America.
So put on the song, put on the outfit and go talk trash ladies...(to play just hover your cursor over the box and the click play!)
Trash Talk - Chain and the Gang
By Kelsi Smith
