Sunday, 19 April 2015

The Staves

Some trends last too long don't they? The whole Europop and electronic dance domination of the charts has incredulously been getting worse lately. That takes some doing considering how many mediocre tunes have been cranked out for meaningless hits. 
What was once seen as Pitbull's game has now been joined by artists such as Neyo, Usher and it is very disappointing to see Emeli Sande and Haim team up with Calvin Harris recently. They should be the antidote to banal musicality not the latest recruits.
Let us all escape from the bland, empty lyrics with a little bit of folk rock provided by The Staves. The trio of sisters have soft melodic voices reminiscent of Norah Jones for me.

'Mexico' is a good place to start.

Their second album 'If I Was' was released last month and reached number 14 in the album charts.

 Working with Bon Iver on their second album has seen great reviews with a new-found boldness in the music style gaining particular credit.
The girls were recently featured in a cool article in the Guardian about how to rock the 70s trend in the style of your mum. Camilla described her mum as having a less tamed version of Farah Fawcett's look.
instagrammer @amullet

Love the video for 'Winter Trees'

Dig dem acoustic vibes! Plus the hairstyles!

You can catch the girls on tour this Autumn.



Finally
Take that eurodance plebians!


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Sunday, 15 March 2015

Moko

As a big fan of FKA Twigs I'm always on the lookout for a new female singer with both brilliant songs and a unique image. Moko fits both categories beautifully.

Moko's two EPs to date have vibed between soul, dance and house.
Born in London and aged 24 she has a Ghanaian mum and Chinese grandmother which gives a rich cultural background to draw on.
http://www.wetheurban.com
"You wear what I tell ya girl".
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In 2013 she featured on the Chase & Status hit  'Count On Me'.

Love the colour pop of this coat.
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Statement hair and a fondness for London label Shade are Moko signatures.

'Your Love' from last summer is Moko's key tune.

A cool take on double denim.
http://thisismoko.tumblr.com/ 
Njena Reddd Foxxx tones here.
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Childhood influences include the Spice Girls, Britney, Massive Attack, Sade, Bjork and Fleetwood Mac.
http://halalela.tumblr.com/
'Freeze' has a fab groove.

Finally
Plenty to shout about for Moko.


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Wednesday, 4 March 2015

Gigi Hadid

She's the new supermodel in waiting, she's been modelling since the age of ten, she's tearing up the catwalks as I write this and she's only 19. She's Gigi Hadid and she's here to stay!
Gigi is part of the next generation of top models.
Lets run through her catwalk hits, glamour vibes and street style.





Catwalk Queen

A fun look for Jean Paul Gaultier.
She's almost unrecognisable for Marc Jacobs.

She suits the punk vibe for Jeremy Scott Fall 2015.
Possibly her best catwalk look. A future brand icon for Dolce & Gabbana I'd say.

With Elizabeth Erm and Karlie Kloss.

She looks thrilled!

Perfecto!
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Pucci Fall 2015

Backstage with Taylor Marie Hill.

Nailed it!
Max Mara are upping their game.

With Mina Cvetkovic and Lindsey Wixson.

Looks good on Kate Mara.
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Moschino fall 2015

Exotic for Anna Sui Fall 2015

Chic in Sonia Rykiel.

Sonia Rykiel

Glamourpuss for Tom Ford.

No comment on this one.
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Glamour Gigi

Gigi knows how to dress for the big occasion.
With Chanel Iman and Nicola Peltz.
The party's right here.
Cool curls.

With Hailey Baldwin

Wonder coat.
Classy.
Disappointed in myself for not spotting this Atelier Versace dress for our Oscar's blog.
Do the polka!
Pow!
At the races.

The New Power Couple

Don't forget the bag.
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Gigi Street Style
How to rock denim masterclass.
Cool colour pop.
With Ireland Baldwin and another great statement jacket.

Perfect in Pucci.

Suits Rita Ora too.

Finally
Even Bieber's looking alright these days


Gigi's twitter
www.narzipan.com
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