Mixtape Friday- Marilyn Monroe

I think we all have a little Marilyn in us. The need to be wanted, to be seen for who we are and what we do, we want to sparkle in our own unique way. I think what makes Marilyn such a phenomenon is not only her beauty and sparkle, but her vulnerability. Even the most vibrant of us can be tortured by demons and that's what inspired us with this mix.

Things we Love- Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn inspires us to be girly, sparkly, feminine. We are enchanted by her and let her legacy inspire us this week.

Book, Tokyo Milk perfume, Sparkle shoes

Sunglasses, Ruffles

Words, Poster, sparkles

Mic, Andy warhol

Style Icon- Marilyn Monroe

Arguably the classic female icon of all time, Marilyn Monroe has inspired many, fascinated most, and is practically royalty in many circles. She was the ultimate embodiment of femininity, mixed with a flair for the dramatic, and tormented by her own demons, is it any wonder we are so captivated by her? Her style was ultra feminine, showing off her curvaceous bode.

1- halston dress, 2- cape, 3- liner, 4- lipstick, 5- shoe

6- Dress, 7- hair clip, 8- lips, 9- gloves

mixtape Friday- Adele

Last week we were all about staying warm and being naughty, this week we're all about being cozy and bundled. Adele inspires us to be true to ourselves and do what we do from the heart. She is soulful in a way we strive to be and so we were inspired to create a mix with that same soul feeling. Pulling songs from artists that inspired her musical career and that make us reminisce about love, and longing and things in between.

things we love- Adele

Adele is self-proclaimed hoe body and now that she has her sweet little babe to care for, we were inspired by her home life. It's chilly in London during the winter so all we could dream about was cozy blankets & knitwear, warm tea, candles, flowers to brighten things up, a pretty accessory, and we're thinking she has an amazing dressing room.

top row- sweater, candles, throws,

2nd row- peonies, collar

3rd row- tea, england, dressing room,

last row- lips, image

Style Icon- Adele

We love this amazing singer/songwriter, not just for her ability to say the words our hearts have been feeling, but for her ability to stay true to herself through it all. She has her own unique sense of style, one that is one part bohemian one part comfy one part retro. She isn't afraid to gush at the Grammy awards, or acknowledge she has snot dripping down her face in front of millions. She is unapologetic about her curves, and inspires us to be the same. She's an every girl, with a potty mouth and someone who we think would be a blast to have for a dinner party. Or to help you through a bad breakup.

1- Coat (similar), 2- Tank, 3- Sweater

4- scarf, 5- boots, 6- jeans, 7- image

8- sweater, 9- image, 10- boots, 11- image, 12- leggings

Mixtape Fridays- Bettie Page

We're thinking you might be spending a little time indoors this weekend, what with the cold weather and this hot icon to influence you. Bettie Page taught us all to let our hair down and not take sexuality so seriously. As much as she was a sex symbol there was something tongue in cheek about the way she did it, and that quirkiness makes us love her even more.

So go find someone to cuddle up with, put on this mix and see what happens. 

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things we love- Bettie Page

Our items are saucy and sultry with a little kitshy mixed in. I think that about sums up Bettie Page.

jacket, lingerie, image

car, lunchbox

image, stockings, painting

umbrella, truck

Style Icon- Bettie Page

Well last week it was all about quirky, this week we're all about sultry. Ms. Bettie Page, aka the queen of Pin-up has inspired some of the most stylish women of our generation. Madonna, Dita Von Teese, Katy Perry... the list goes on. The bondage photos of her in the 1950s caused such an uproar politicians used her as a direct example of pornography. It takes some serious empowerment to push the barriers and expose that which is taboo. It's what makes Bettie Page such an icon.

1- bralette, 2- cardigan 3- image 

4- image 5- leggings 6- shoes

7-image 8-corset 9- image 10- garter  

Mixtape Friday- Zooey Deschanel

Happy friday pretties! Now that it's getting colder we hope you'll have a chance to snuggle up indoors and listen to this indie mix, inspired by the indie/quirky queen Zooey Deschanel. If it's raining perhaps you'll shimmy around your house talking to Siri a la Iphone commercial featuring our style icon, or you could get adventurous and throw on some galoshes, grab an umbrella and jump some puddles in a sweet retro skirt. Regardless of how you spend your weekend, we hope you let your inner silliness out, are kind to yourself and others and don't let anyone tell you to harden up. As our Zooey quote said: "...look around you. All of this is for you. Take it and have gratitude. Give it and feel love."

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Things we Love- Zooey Deschanel

When I think of an evening hanging with Zooey I imagine hanging around drinking rye in kitschy tumblers, in a retro rancher somewhere, listening to records and watching her hilarious performances. Pink cupcakes and fondue would obviously be a key factor in this evening soiree.

Top row- Lounge, Fondue set

2nd row- Record player, tumblers, Rye

3rd row- Image, She and him poster, Elf poster

Last row- New Girl poster, cupcakes

Style Icon- Zooey Deschanel

We had fun with this one. Both of us have serious girl crushes on Zooey Deschanel, so we had to feature this quirky, blue-eyed, croony voiced, lovely. Her style has this fun, tongue-in-cheek quality that is refreshing and relaxed, something we both love. A quirky girl like this was bound to find her way onto our icon list.

1- Top, 2- Jacket, 3- Skirt, 4- Boots 

5- Glasses  , 6 Dress, 7- Hair, 8- Shoes, 9- Lips  

Mix Tape Friday- Elizabeth Taylor

If anything, Elizabeth Taylor loved falling in love. More than her acting career, more than her oscars, more than her jewellery, Elizabeth Taylor was a lover, marrying 8 times throughout her life (she married Richard Burton twice!) A lover knows that love fills you up and can leave you hollow, so this mixtape is dedicated to all the lovers out there, with full hearts or broken ones. Wherever your heart has lead you, we hope you find whatever your heart is needing this weekend. 

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