Lulu's x Orchid Grey: Inspired by Grace Slick

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.

Dress & belt, heels, arrow bracelet, sunglasses courtesy of Lulu's

Bag, blanket, onyx bracelet: Vintage

I know I'm cheating a bit by posting two songs released before 1970, but I couldn't not include Grace Slick in this series, and these two Jefferson Airplane songs are my favorites. I love how simple most of her stage outfits were, but they made such an impact, almost as much impact as her voice. White dresses, tonal accessories, sunglasses to shield your eyes from the festival sun, and a little paisley thrown in for good measure.

If you'd like to get the look, check out the Lulu's blog for tips on how to emulate my favorite seventies songstress's style!

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.

Lulu's x Orchid Grey: Inspired By Stevie Nicks

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: 

Dress, Shawl, Wedges, Necklace, Bracelet courtesy of Lulu's

Leather vest: Vintage (swapped)

This week's look is inspired by Stevie Nicks. I'm pretty sure that my younger self would be appalled by how much I've come to love Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks, but man, I can't help it. Not only do I find myself listening to either Tusk or Rumors almost every morning on my way to work, but if I ever need inspiration for styling long layers, this is the woman whose style I turn to. Pile on the scarves, shawls, silks, tapestry, and lace, and you'll have your Stevie look. Extra credit if you add a top hat and feathers.

Are you inspired by a particular musician or band? I'd love to know!

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.

A La Apfel

So I've literally been on the computer from 9am this morning until now, which is 12:05 am...gross. I'm going to try and keep this short, because I really really really want to go to sleep!

Scarf: YoKoo via Urban Outfitters (4.99 sale)

Sweater: Thrifted via Goodwill- Davis Square, MA (3.00)

Tights: TjMaxx (4.99)

Shoes: Forever 21 (13.00 sale)

Bracelet: gift from Jen!

This is what I wore yesterday, I'm so thankful that I photographed my outfit too because it was 5 degrees F today- definitely NOT picture taking weather! The wind has been incredible, I'm so surprised we haven't lost power!

I built this outfit around the amazing handmade bracelet Jen sent me on Tuesday. She and I went to the Iris Apfel exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem a while back, where we saw bracelets like these worn (and made) by Iris herself. We both thought they would be super easy to make, and I love how Jen's version came out! I was really excited to wear it and wanted to keep the rest of my outfit relatively simple, to draw attention to the bracelet. I bought this super soft sweater at Goodwill on my birthday outing, I loved the texture and thought it would make a great dress and now it is one of my favorite pieces!

The Yokoo scarf is another item I bought on my birthday, we hit up the mega-sale at Urban Outfitters where I snagged it for only 4.99! I love how the lime color pops against the grey of my sweater. I paired the look with structural heels from Forever 21, I love these shoes and after some serious cushioning care of Dr. Scholls, they are now semi-wearable. At least in the office where I'm at a desk most of the day!

Well, I hope you all have a great weekend! Stay warm! xoxo

Daily Style: Inspired By Art

Top: H&M (24.90)

Skirt: Thrifted in Maine (1.99)

Shoes: Forever 21 (13.99)

Necklace: J.Crew outlet (14.99)

Belt: J.Crew outlet (4.99)

Bracelet: Gift

Photos by Chris

Today I used a painting done by my friend Adria for my inspiration. It is actually a painting she did using one of my self portraits taken senior year of college, so this is an older piece, maybe fours years now? I love the areas of light and dark and bright poppy pinks. I think pairing this peach chiffon top with the black leather skirt softened my whole look, I really don't do the whole rocker look- especially during work hours- so I was trying to avoid too much of a night-time feel. I love the seams on this skirt, I had been trying to find the perfect black leather skirt (and was close to buying one full price), and finally found this beauty on one of my business trips to Maine. The pink belt is actually quite long, so I wrap it in on itself when I wear it higher. Don't you love the little elephant? I found this necklace on Monday while killing time between presentations in New Hampshire.

I've got the house to myself tonight, as Chris is driving one of our friends home to North Conway, NH. I've rented The Proposal (filmed right up the road in Rockport, MA!) and am planning on snuggling up on the couch with my kitties and trying to spot local artist Karen Tusinski's paintings which were used in the movie!