I'm listening to...

Deap Vally

'Sistrionix'

Overheard one of their songs in HMV (yes, I'm probably one of the few people who still shops there) and absolutely had to find out what it was. I googled it madly on my phone and then scrambled through the shelves to find the CD (yes, also probably one of the few people who still buys CD's). 

Rough around the edges, but somehow still edgy. It's a belter. The LA duo's debut album, dripping in sex and anger with raw, heavy riffs. It's punk meets blues meets glam rock and metal. I couldn't think of a better album. This is REAL rock and roll.
Let's not forget the feminist overtones too, understated but laughably witty. I listen to this in the car now, very loud, singing my heart out and imagining myself sat in a smokey loft apartment with bottles of bud and friends clad in leather jackets and tight jeans. Thrilled to have found these  - a breath of fresh air in a stifled music industry. I've been waiting for a band like this for a long time. 

Listen and you'll understand....

You're a pencil pusher with a pension, what can you teach me?

Original lyrics, with a hint of nostalgia; clever and classic. If I was in a band, I would want to be in one like this. 
Each song is different, but with the same earthy tone. From the clean, but knee knocking opening track 'End of the World' to the hauntingly bluesey and beautiful secret track, 'Spiritual', which features some organic vocals, witch-like humming and cars as background noise. This is the sort of album you'll listen to for a long time, and never get bored with. Full of songs you think you've heard before but are too original to be mistaken for anything other than what they are. 
These are two clever ladies, and too god damn cool for me. 

Until next time, when I have hopefully mastered the art of the guitar and how to wear denim hotpants with leopard print leotards and tassels (next week's fashion diary??)...

Laurie

Fashion Diary

Pinafore meets Punk.

Do excuse the photography, the house is rather a labyrinth of dark corridors and old school bannisters. I think the distressed photos sort of suit the outfit though! What do you think?

fashio

Pinafore: New Look £19.99

Boots: New look (915) £24.99

Blouse: Topshop £28.00

Necklace: H&M £7.99

Autumn is fast approaching, and I'm loving the punk revival that seems to be taking hold of this season. Not only does it remind me of all the music I loved as a teenager, but it means I can break out the tartan and match it with some of my favourite items! I got this blouse from Topshop about a week ago - I usually really don't like paying their extortianate prices but the shape of this is perfect. I initially wore it in London with high waisted jeans, but I think it works just as well here! The colours are also great, I tend to stick with the staple black, white and denim in my day to day outfits so being able to inject a bit of red is a Godsend. 

I paired my cute pinafore that I've had for a while with a pair of biker boots and a punky blouse to make it a bit more edgy. I love that pinafore's are back in fashion now - I have about 3 in different colours and shapes and have to hold myself back from buying more on asos. 
This is such a comfy outfit, perfect for when I'm just popping out or meeting friends. The silhouette is also pretty lovely - chunky but the skater style of the pinafore makes it slimming. Also love the way it looks at the back! Excuse my hair, I tend to just tie it up when I can't be bothered with it - which is most days of the week actually. But I thought long loose hair would deflect from the neckline anyway. To finish, I added my habitual black bag and a little lion necklace that I picked up in H&M a few days ago. Et voila! Pinafore meets punk. I hope to make this a go to outfit of the autumn season! Finished with my black biker jacket when the weather starts to cool down. 

What Autumn trends are inspiring you this year? Are you loving these cut out biker boots as much as me?

Until next time.