Music Monday: Grimes

Grimes - Vanessa

Hooray, Music Monday is here again to help you start your week off right!  This past weekend I spent studying for my upcoming finals and working on projects and with a special thanks to Pandora Radio I was able to discover this gem.  This Canadian born, experimental music artist, Grimes, caught me off guard from the moment her voice came on the track.  With a soothing sound that can put you in a trance if you're not careful this song will soon be playing on your iTunes on repeat - trust me.  Upon further investigation I was surprised to have never heard any of her music before as her album was hailed by The New York Times as "one of the most impressive of the year so far," and that was at this time last year.  Not to mention, when I saw the video for the first time my eyes were mesmerized - so much fashion, so much art, so much style.  Enjoy Pinheads, I hope this leaves your ears happy!

 

Breaking the Mold

I find it necessary to break trends and step out of the box to express your individual style.  I recently purchased these black ankle books (on SALE) and am in love with them.  So instead of hiding them in the back of my closet until fall is upon us, I have decided to wear them proudly through the spring months.  I encourage you to do the same with items you are dying to wear now, show them a little love and put them on!  And yes, it is a-ok to walk around in the privacy of your own home with knee-high leather boots on (we all do it) and I won't tell.  Excited to show you all how I styled these for the spring season - stay tuned!

Boots : Michael Antonio (similar here)

Photography : Ashley Morgan Photography

 XO, APinhead

In Search of: Capes

When I was younger I always wanted to be a superhero, well that or Kimberly the pink Power Ranger, but my dreams were crushed when I found out the only super power I had was never ending hula-hoop hips, which won me a few talent shows but didn't really go anywhere. Still, I would dress up with a blanket tied around my neck and fly through the house arms outstreached running as fast as I could.  Obviously those days are long gone, but I have recently been inspired by a revived fashion trend, capes.  This fall capes have arrived in full force and can be found in all sizes, shapes, lengths, and patterns allowing any woman to feel super.  So I need your help, I have compiled some of my favorite looks so far here but are there any other capes you've found that you are absolutely in love with?  See you all soon, I'm off to save the planet!

1. Wool Cape, J. Crew

2. Milly Suede-Trimmed Cape, Net-a-Porter

3. M Missoni Leather Trimmed Cape, Net-a-Porter

4. Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Belted Cape, Alberta Ferretti 

5. Pucci Leather-Trimmed Tweed Cape, Net-a-Porter

6. Lauren Moffatt Wool and Leather Cape, Steven Alan

7. Malene Birger Selanda Cape, My Theresa

8. Leighton Cape, Rag & Bone