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| Pretty much how I envision myself in a few years, tigers included of course |
So I stumbled upon Lana Del Rey a few months ago, and I'm sort of obsessed. She started writing songs a while back and then created her own music videos on you tube using vintage footage. I've included the videos below because I think they add to the complete image she's created of herself and her musical style. Her videos might not be the finest quality, but don't be fooled, she hardly came from humble beginnings. She grew up in New York as the daughter of a millionaire before she was shipped off to some swanky Connecticut boarding school. I have a feeling her background is why every hipster known to man has made it a point to hate on her, but there's no denying she's talented (Despite her epic fail on SNL all her other live performances have been good, no one sounds good on SNL), and for such a young artist she has already mastered not only creating a unique sound but a distinct image to go with it. I think I'm also a fan because in every interview I've seen of her she's incredibly humble, albeit almost awkwardly shy despite the overly confident images of her out there (not just anyone can get away with wearing brass knuckle bedazzled rings). There's definitely more than meets the eye with her and she's not afraid to have a bit of a dark side. Personally, I really dig her style, which is why I thought she was a perfect person to feature on my blog. She seems to play upon her WASPY Connecticut days by combining very 1960s Stepford housewife coifed hair and dresses with retro accessories. I've tried my best to find pieces that I think mimic her style. As for all you hating hipsters, what is that you've contributed to society again other than glasses you don't have a prescription for? Nothing. That's what I thought.
Her first official CD "Born to Die" is available for pre-order now on iTunes and Amazon, but won't be official out until January 31st. She may not be your cup of tea, but I'd definitely suggest checking her out.
FASHION ESSENTIALS
DRESSES- think classic A-line shape in red, white, mustard, or floral or dresses with collars
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| Kimchi Blue "Voile Corset Obi Sundress" $69 CLICK HERE or go to www.urbanoutfitters.com |
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| Urban Outfitters "Staring at Stars Crochet Mini Dress" $79 CLICK HERE or go to www.urbanoutfitters.com |
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| Oasis "Color Block Shirt Dress" $98.48 CLICK HERE or go to www.us.asos.com |
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| Asos "Mini Dress with Rose Applique" $98.28 in black and peachskin CLICK HERE or go to www.us.asos.com |
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| Anthropologie "Even Flurry Dress" $168 CLICK HERE or go to www.anthropologie.com |
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| Anthropologie "Sweet Enticement" Dress $118 CLICK HERE or go to www.anthropologie.com |
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| Eva Franco "Pop Goes the Easel Dress" $224.99 CLICK HERE or go to www.modcloth.com |
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| Modcloth "Seen in Quebec Dress" $74.99 CLICK HERE or go to www.modcloth.com |
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| BB Dakota "Classic Stunner Dress" $91.99 CLICK HERE or go to www.modcloth.com |
SHIRTS: I've seen her in a lot of sleeveless collared shirts, blouses, vintage T-shirts, and anything with flowers
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| Altru Mono "Rose Tee" $32 CLICK HERE or go to www.urbanoutfitters.com |
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| Pins and Needles "Mesh Inset Shirt" $59 CLICK HERE or go to www.urbanoutfitters.com |
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| "Reformed by Reformation Bea Sleeveless Top" $59 gray, pink CLICK HERE or go to www.urbanoutfitters.com |
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| Kimchi Blue "V-inset Crinkle Blouse" $59 cream, black CLICK HERE or go to www.urbanoutfitters.com |
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| Pins and Needles "Silky Round Collar Blouse" on sale $29.99 CLICK HERE or go to www.urbanoutfitters.com |
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| Modcloth "Des Colores Top in Lemon" $42.99 CLICK HERE or go to www.modcloth.com |
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| Madewell "Soft Silk Boyshirt" $110 pink, white, lime CLICK HERE or go to www.madewell.com |
BRACELETS: When it comes to bracelets, think bedazzled feminine cuffs in the shape of flowers or bows
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| Stretchy Pearlescent Cross Bracelet $7.80 CLICK HERE or go to www.forever21.com |
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| Floral Hinge Bracelet $7.80 CLICK HERE or go to www.forever21.com |
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| Sparkling Cuff Bracelet $10.80 CLICK HERE or go to www.forever21.com |
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| Sparkling Beaded Bracelet $9.80 CLICK HERE or go to www.forever21.com |
SUNGLASSES + RINGS: I'm obsessed with her use of brass knuckle rings combined with Chanel earrings, since it's just plain ridiculous. But there's something to be said for an accessory that also functions to intimidate, so naturally I'm a big fan.
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| Asos "Heart Shape Sunglasses" $21.49 CLICK HERE or go to www.us.asos.com |
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| Forever 21 "Heart Knuckle Ring" $5.80 CLICK HERE or go to www.forever21.com |
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| Forever 21 "Wavy Rhinestone Ring" $3.80 silver and gold CLICK HERE or go to www.forever21.com |
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| Forever 21 "Rhinestone Three Finger Ring" $4.80 CLICK HERE or go to www.forever21.com |
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| Urban Outfitters "Glossy Lips Ring" $12 CLICK HERE or go to www.urbanoutfitters.com |
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| Revolutionary Me "Silver/White Mic Ring" $79.99 CLICK HERE or go to www.karmaloop.com |
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| Lucky Brand "Pavè Serpent Ring" $45 CLICK HERE or go to www.piperlime.com |
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| Gretchen Jones "Language of the World Ring" on sale $46.99 CLICK HERE or go to www.piperlime.com |
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| Miss Wax Jewelry "The Metropolis Stac Ring" on sale $20 CLICK HERE or go to www.karmaloop.com |
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| Wildfox "The Foxy Two Finger Ring" $40 CLICK HERE or go to www.karmaloop.com |
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| Soho Collection "The Pyramid Statement Ring" on sale $16.95 CLICK HERE or go to www.karmaloop.com |
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| WeSC "Bing Bang Bar Ring" on sale $40.95 CLICK HERE or go to www.karmaloop.com |
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| Monserat De Lucca "Lighter Ring" $55 CLICK HERE or go to www.shopbop.com |
BELTS: Feminine fabric or leather belts that pop make great additions to the simple A line dresses
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| Forever 21 "Double Rosette Belt" $8.80 CLICK HERE or go to www.forever21.com |
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| Anthropologie "Moss Rose Belt" $48 CLICK HERE or go to www.anthropologie.com |
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| ModCloth "So Hip Belt" $15.99 CLICK HERE or go to www.modcloth.com |
SHOES: What I've mostly seen on her so far have been some 1960's inspired mary jane heels and some white oxfords
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| Miss Me "Women's ORB-1 Oxford" $19.50 multiple colors CLICK HERE or go to www.endless.com |
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| ModCloth "Strike a Prose Heel" $49.99 CLICK HERE or go to www.modcloth.com |
Last but not least, lots, and lots of FLOWER HAIR ACCESSORIES
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| Forever 21 "Silky Floral Headwrap" $1.50 multiple colors CLICK HERE or go to www.forever21.com |
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| Forever 21 "Floral Accent Headband" $6.80 coral or green CLICK HERE or go to www.forever21.com |
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| Forever 21 "Flower Blossoms Headband" $1.50 multiple colors CLICK HERE or go to www.forever21.com |
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