I think I say it every spring— if not, I should— warm weather makes me want to dress like a hippie. Many times, I don’t always achieve the look because it turns into an odd rocker/hippie mix. Today, was no exception. My look was slightly hippie, but more utilitarian rock fan.
I adore the Jimi Hendrix tee I found in the men’s section of Target years ago. I don’t often wear tops with images or writing on them, but for some reason, I feel it’s acceptable for me to display my undying support this genius across my torso. Plus, a new Hendrix album, primarily recorded in early-1969, came out yesterday entitled, Valleys of Neptune. I won’t turn this into an album review, but I will say, there are some guitarists who can stir your body, some who can stir your emotions, and some who can stir your soul. Only Jimi Hendrix can do all three.
The way music and fashion influence each other has always intrigued me. It’s a very chicken-or-the-egg situation, but after discussing this with various people in both industries, I often chalk the influencing up to being a sort of dynamic equilibrium. I do, however, sometimes say, fashion is my heart and my music is my pulse— I may need fashion to live, but music let’s me know I’m alive.
Talk Back: How does music influence your sartorial choices, and vice versa?
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I need a small bag. The last bag I had that was smaller than eight inches in height and a few inches deep was in seventh or eighth grade— that’s almost seven years ago. The only thing that could convince me to downsize was this gorgeous little clutch by Diane von Furstenberg.
The DVF ‘Peggy Foldover’ is perfectly bohemian. The tan color is wonderful for spring and the gold accents remind me of sunnier days to come.
I, however, am more likely to splurge on shoes than a bag, so I’ve found less expensive bags that remind me of the DVF clutch. Some of the bags have great gold touches while others simply have that boho flair.
Though a smaller bag is totally clutch (pun intended), I’m going to have to figure out what I can live without because I won’t be able to fit my entire life in the cool little bags.
Talk Back: When you carry a clutch, what do you put in your bag?
The weather has finally warmed in my neck of the woods and that means it’s time to break out every girls tried and true weapon, their great gams accentuated with a pair if sexy heels. What better way to show off your legs than a sexy, feminine and of the moment cocktail dress from Truese?
Truese is an Australian label best known for flirty, feminine cocktail dresses that range from $200 – $400. They only recently started selling in the US, and now one of you lovely readers can win this bold, and totally on trend ‘Vallet Dress’ ($215) as well.
If it were my dress, I’d go simple and pair it with my new black Calvin Klein platform and turquoise jewelry for a date, or I’d wear it with some brightly colored stilettos and gold jewelry for a night on the town with my friends.
This dress, however, will be the latest addition to one of your rockin’ wardrobes, and here is how to win it:
Read on to find out how to win!