Martin Solveig, Dragonette & Jean Paul Gaultier Song

Martin Solveig's music is ideal for a funky day and the videos are always interesting to watch because of he's always in it as a comical character. Released back in 2009, this video has Martin Solveig chasing and dancing with Martina Sorbara of Dragonette in Jean-Paul Gaultier's store in Vivienne, Paris. Chic clothing and a catchy beat all in this music video titled "Boys & Girls". I never realized Jean-Paul Gaultier was in the music video until recently! Blur much.

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Lykke-Li To Bring Back The 60s Groove

Lykke Li's been known to me before but never caught my interest because it was normally 'remixed' - read destroyed - by some anonymous DJ into Dubstep music which isn't really my cup of tea.

She does bear resemblance to Lady Gaga no? Albeit more jaded and romantic though. Of late, I've taken a liking to music that takes you away into another place/time/reality. And Lykke Li's music just does that because I like the 60s vibe her music gives off. She even adopts the dramatic London Mod style of the 60s with her heavy dark eye makeup and bare lips!

Both videos are taken off her latest album 'Wounded Rhymes'. Notice how most of the couples in the table of the video of "Sadness Is A Blessing" are old with young pairings?  Anyway, her videos are always theatrical and are felicitous to the mood of the song. Enjoy.

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Stylish Music I

Remember my post on music being essential to fashion?

Love em' helmets

Was recommended this mash-up song and I love it. 

On top of that, I'm already a fan of Daft Punk's funky tunes. 

Now I'm a fan of Ellie Goulding's wispy voice too.

It's rather enchanting.

Ellie Goulding x Daft Punk - Something Us Under The Sheets

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Music is essential to fashion.

Music and fashion go hand in hand.

Part of the planning of every fashion runway show, a great deal of attention is given to the choice of music. That is because music is essential to the completion of the showcase of a designer's collection by giving a complete sensory experience in both sight and sound. It helps sets the mood for the audience and also, gives a clearer illustration of the story intended to be told by the designer.

"It's like the function of film music. It's to set this tone at this show, to give all kinds of clues as to how designer thinks of him or herself and the clothes that they're putting on. It's sort of another clue as to sensibility that they would like you to partake in by buying their clothes."

Yves Saint Laurent NY Fashion Show

So, beyond the runway, we are our own body's fashion designer!

Each song/genre of a song sets a different mood or affects the way we feel about ourselves with our surroundings (or how we picture ourselves) which in turn can affect/enhance our choice of dressing. Take Topman for example, they favor Indie rock music - and last I heard they might be selling more of that genre in their stores - because their fashion styles are indie rock influenced and that is the impression wanted upon their customers. 

Personally, playing music while dressing up improves my mood and refines my dressing actually.

Electro or House music inspires me to a sharp, edgy but colorful look - that could be because of the rhythm Electro music have. Strangely enough, I switch to my Indie rock music playlist when its a rainy cold day (somehow rainy days make me feel like its in the UK) and that's when I feel best to wear my Doc Martens and other vintage inspired outfits. Other than that, Bossa Nova seems appropriate when I'm preparing for a posh night at a bar or when I normally feel the need to wear a dark jacket with a button downed shirt inside. 

So ask yourself this, "What will be the song of my style?" 

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