Fashion Advice For Your Instincts

It's not me, it's you. Letting our viscous lady sides out
to better our wardrobe.

Proud to announce this post won the 2013 20sb Speakeasy Fashion Award!

I heard one of the best pieces of fashion advice while in, of all places, a Forever 21 dressing room. "Look in the mirror and pretend some other girl is wearing this outfit. What is the first thought that comes to mind?"

"Cute."

"Well, there you go."

Huh. Using the innate judgmental and competitive nature of a female to pick out clothes? Genius.

Although lately, "pirate" has been my initial thought when trying new looks (stripes are hard man), I think this instinctual approach is most beneficial in avoiding some potential fashion faux pas.

Human Kitten Articulates Your Feelings in Self-Titled Full Length

I'm a sucker for cover art. Whenever I see an album with a kitten on it, I secretly whisper, "Please be good, please be good", despite the complete disassociation between adorable animals and good music. However, we know not all cat cover art works out. Am I right Fake Asian Rolex? Thankfully I also like Bright Eyes, acoustic guitars and brutal honesty, so naturally I gravitated towards folk punk artist, Human Kitten. 

Human Kitten's 2013 self-titled full length. Adorable and awesome.

Rock Out With Your Cocktail Out Vol X

It's the big 1-0! Volume X. Special thanks to all featured artists and our livers. In a completely coincidental turn of events, this playlist also probably features the most local area bands including The Stereo State, Nick and the Adversaries, Twin Berlin, Gozu, a throw back with Ringer and some sound bites from Big D and the Kids Table. Sound bites? This chick just got all artsy on your playlist! Oh and we're also drinking Jacked Up Shirleys compliments of Vermont Food Blog, Eat Me.

A Shirley Temple for adults and drunks (credit)

Office Glam - Bold Studs

Glam it up in your work place by mixing season must haves like neon, studs and metallics with classic neutrals. And keep it professional with a 3/4" sleeve blazer and a box pleated skirt.

Glam Rock Office Attire by bishopandrook featuring a Studded Metallic Linen-Blend Blazer

ASOS Ruffle Front Blouse / Forever 21 Studded Metallic Linen-Blend Blazer / Forever 21 Essential Pleated Striped Skirt / Zara Studded Court Shoe with Ankle Strap / OPI Euros Euro / Wet Seal Rhinestone Triangle Epoxy Earring

Warming Up With The Screw-ups

Things I've learned this winter. My neighbors are allergic to shovels, the state of Massachusetts owes me at least $300 in pothole damages, and although drinking a Corona in the snow won't encourage summer to magically appear, it can make you feel warmer. Similar to when you listen to a reggae band like The Screw-ups.

The Screw-ups, Danbury, CT
warm you up during winter months (image credit)

In the Meantime - Those Damn Spacehog Fuckers

"Thank you, we're In the Meantime. From Peabody...up North." A few things. In the Meantime is not named after an early 90's alt-rock song, they hail from the great north(shore), and as their full length album title and trademark mic stand drink holders suggest, this band gets down to business, with zero spillage.

North Shore punk Rock gets down to business