Lulu's x Orchid Grey: Inspired by Carly Simon

For the month of June I've partnered with Lulu's.com to bring you a series of four posts, each one inspired by a different 1970's female musician. Check back every Tuesday to see my interpretation of an influential artist's signature look.

In this outfit: 

Top, Skirt, Wedges courtesy of Lulu's

Hat: Thrifted / Bracelets: Vintage

When I was in the sixth grade, I went as Carly Simon for Halloween. The definition of a failed costume, everyone just thought I was a hippie. Vague costume choices aside, like the other musicians I've featured, I've been a fan of Carly Simon's music for a long time, having first discovered her smiling face on the cover of one of my mother's records. It was that grin that first got me, wide, toothy, and completely confident- at the time I had the wide and toothy part down pat (with a little extra gum for good measure), confidence to come at a much later point. I love her strong voice, and- I'm postulating here- strong sense of self. Breezy skirts, a little crochet, a wide brim hat, and a smile or two for the camera.

Lulu's x Orchid Grey: Inspired by Debbie Harry

For the month of June I've partnered with Lulu's.com to bring you a series of four posts, each one inspired by a different 1970's female musician. Check back every Tuesday to see my interpretation of an influential artist's signature look.

In this outfit:
T-Shirt, Skirt, Belt, Wedges, Sunglasses, Chain Bracelet courtesy of Lulu's 
Red spike bracelet & stud bracelet: bought in high school

This week's look is inspired by Debbie Harry of Blondie. Unlike Fleetwood Mac (last week's inspiration), which is a relatively new addition to my turntable from the past few years, Blondie has been a near constant since adolescence. I'm pretty sure it was in 8th grade that I first gave Blondie a listen, coming down off my 7th grade disco-phase high, Blondie was the perfect segue into slightly more punkier fare. Debbie's style was just as alluring as Blondie's sound to my young self: a well-blended combination of 70's disco sparkle and punk rock edge. Sequins, perfectly shrunken and shredded t-shirts, and that effortlessly mussed up blonde mop.

See last week's inspiration post here.

Style Muse: Francoise Hardy

Images via Google

Always lovely, always classic. She has that perfect tomboyish yet feminine look, plus she's married to Jacques Dutronc who I used to play on repeat 40 hours a week while working in a gift store in New Hampshire.

We're here!

Sorry for the radio silence over the past couple of days, life sure has been a whirlwind! The good news: we're getting internet on Thursday! Yayyyy! So I'll be back to regularly scheduled programming, it can't come soon enough too, I keep having stress dreams about not blogging! Chris and I departed Massachusetts way behind schedule on Saturday, turns out we have a lot of stuff, and when you have a lot of stuff it takes a loooong time to pack! The drive to Pittsburgh was long, but beautiful, and the kitties were so good! That was a big concern of mine, anyone who has ever been in a car with a cat for more then 10 minutes can sympathize, it's not usually a fun time.

Anyways, I thought I would share a few things I love today, until I'm back in outfit-taking action:

How cozy is this poncho from Ruche? It would be perfect for a night by the fireside!

These fringed boots from Lulu's are so rad! I would wear them with dark skinny jeans and an olive colored sweater.

This post of Jen's makes me heart sick for a good old New England pumpkin patch!

Have you seen the latest 12 Delightful Things?

This cocktail dress is just incredible, perfect for a New Years date or swanky holiday party.

Velvet must just be on my mind, because I'm loving this one as well!

How perfect for fall is this bag? I'm in love!