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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Over the weekend, I had a mini adventure with my cerebral-twin, whom I’ve lovingly and ironically dubbed Smiles. We went to Park Slope, Brooklyn— a place, though quite cool, is forever away from Manhattan and a hell of a pain to get to when in 4 1/2-inch heels— to see another friend’s band called Cedric Needs Us.
When we arrived, there was what I can only described as a faux-Chaplin, cowboy hipster who sang songs that were unequivocally ordinary. In fact, there was one song about how he had two shoes. His southern twang was as false as his Charlie Chaplin-esque stache, but there was something entertaining about the entire situation.
Finally after about 45 minutes of the hipster Johnny Cash, Cedric Needs Us, a 5-piece band including a clarinetist and a pianist— that’s a clarinet player and a piano player— squeezed onto the 5×7-foot stage and wowed.
I’d only heard one song, “Silvi,” which can be heard on their MySpace page, and was hoping I didn’t have to grin an bare it as I tried to be a nice person, but I can officially say I’m a Cedric Needs Us fan and will hopefully be at their next concert on February 13, 2010 at Kenny’s Castaways (157 Bleecker Street, NYC). If you’re in the tri-state area, you should totally come too!
p.s. Cedric Needs Us is on Facebook too!
I hate to be a fangirl, but right now, I have to be a total 30 Seconds to Mars fangirl— question my musical taste if you must. The music video/”short film” for their new song “Kings and Queens” premiered on MySpace Music today, and like all their grandiose videos this one is awesome and fun to watch, not to mention I’ve and the song stuck in my head since it came out.
There’s something magical about a night bike ride, especially when it involves light up spokes, a guy on a giant bike, about 100 people in costumes, and, umm, Jared Leto (I didn’t say it! I didn’t say it! It’s about the music, I promise!).
Anyway, watch the video, love the song, and get This Is War when it comes out on December 8th.
I’ve been so consumed with fashion related stuff, I’ve sort of ignored my second love, music. I can read and play it to some extent, but I love listening to the way other people arrange the same notes and turn them into something amazing.
On my drive to and from school, I try to listen to the radio, my favorite newish songs are “Wheels” by Foo Fighters, “The Fixer” by Pearl Jam, “Relator” by Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johansson, and “Kings and Queens” by 30 Seconds to Mars. Though I hear these songs often, today was the first day I realized there might be music videos to go along with some of the songs, and I was right!
My favorite video is the one for “Wheels”, not because they spent a billion dollars on it, but because I love seeing Dave Grohl and the gang just jam. So listen, watch, love:
What songs are you loving lately?
p.s. Listen to the other songs too.
The winners for the PRC/Priscilla Renea/Baby Phat “I Ain’t A Doll” giveaway have been chosen through a random number table— yes, I gave you all numbers— and before I announce the lucky ones, I’d like to thank:
- Priscilla Renea, for making catchy tunes, and being super cute and stylish
- Baby Phat because the boots the winner gets are hot
- Jessie Brown for asking me to participate
- Karli Stein and the rest of Cornerstone Promotion for making this giveaway possible
Now, without further ado, the Grand Prize Winner of Priscilla Renea’s Jukebox album, a Priscilla Renea t-shirt, and a pair of Baby Phat ankle boots worth $80 is…
MICHELLE BERRY, who’s favorite doll memory was of a Farrah Fawcett doll with a fierce jumpsuit.
The Runner-Up winner receiving Priscilla Renea’s Jukebox album and a Priscilla Renea t-shirt is…
D JORDAN a.k.a. MELROSE MOONFOX who’s favorite doll memory was of wishing she could get her hands on a doll of a character from the show Sailor Moon, but the doll didn’t exist.
Congrats to both our winners, and thank you for entering.
Keep an eye out for more PRC contests!
p.s. If either of the winners don’t contact me by 12:00PM EST on October 8th, 2009, I will be choosing another entrant to replace them.
p.s.s. Check out a great interview Priscilla Renea did with HipHollywood.com about starting her career via YouTube, and filming the music video for “Dollhouse.
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