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Nashville’s Rayna James Wardrobe Trend Explosion

BeatStylist.com — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:04:26 +0000

In episode 19 of ABC’s country music drama “Nashville” star Rayna James wears a top that has a mash up of several fashion trends. The garment has sheer elements, a sweetheart neckline, a mock turtleneck, and poet blouse sleeves… and we can’t even see the whole thing! It’s look okay in the music superstar context, but for we mere mortals all those trends in one look is generally too much. Here are a few tops that interpret these trends in a more streamlined fashion. There’s something here for glam, romantic, classic, and androgynous style palettes alike!

Inspired by Rayna James – Nashville Season 1 Episode 19 by thefashioncult on polyvore.com

I really loved the duet Rayna and Deacon sang toward the end of the episode. According to smallscreenscoop.com, the song is called “End of the Day.” It’s not yet a part of the show’s soundtrack, as published on Spotify, but I hope it appears soon! The show is on a roll, turning out some genuinely good music, performed by the actors themselves. Other favorites from this season include “Undermine” – an original performed by Hayden Panetierre; “Ho Hey” – a Lumineers cover performed by the Stella sisters; “Fade Into You” – an original performed by Clare Bowen & Sam Palladio.

Music Fest Fashion

BeatStylist.com — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:14:27 +0000

The second weekend of Coachella has kicked off and the bloggers and over at OhThatsYou.com are getting us prepared to party right. Even if you can’t make it to Palm Springs this year, there are countless music festivals in all sorts of locale around the world in the spring and summer seasons. Check out this suggested packing list for one fest-goers style essentials.

via Twitter @OhThatsYou

Oh That’s You! is a cool tool for connecting with other style lovers for advice or just to play around with their outfit creation tool. One member used the mix-n-match to create the above “Get the Look” collage, inspired by one of Rihanna’s Coachella outfits.

Get the Look: Gwen Stefani Playtime

BeatStylist.com — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:59:09 +0000

Gwen Stefani really does have IT ALL. She’s one of the few stars to make a legit & successful music-fashion crossover, she’s got a hot rockstar for a husband, and two gorgeous kids. And let’s not forget how incredibly stylish she is. Even at a cazh playground out with her family she is perfectly put together. Check out the look above to see the basic wardrobe pieces that create this approachable Gwen Stefani look.

Get the Look: Gwen Stefani Playtime by thefashioncult

Gwen, Gavin, and the kiddos all sport a touch of plaid in the ensembles while playing at a park on New Year’s Eve. Painfully cute.

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Inspired Style: The Temper Trap LIVE in Atlanta

BeatStylist.com — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:43:00 +0000

It’s spring! And like Bambi, and all other creatures living with their hearts wipe open, I am utterly twitterpated. My new love: The Temper Trap. They are a rock band, but like all of my favorite bands, I’m reluctant to slide them into a simple genre. The BBC called them “Sun-bleached surf-pop from down under” – which I think is wayyy off. Their MySpace page slots them in A’cappella / Other / Melodramatic Popular Song categories – which maybe doesn’t hit the mark either, but better describes the inability to pin these guys down (or else just the band’s sense of humor).

It was a fantastic show at The Loft – well attended, but not stampede stuffed. I, of course, was up near the front of the stage amongst some really young (it seemed) fans and having a blast. The moment was made all the better by the fact that leader singer Dougy Mandagi has great style (on this night, anyhow). Unfortunately, my super-amateur photography skills were not enough to adequately capture the look very well on camera. The missing details: rolled short sleeve (very 50s), a feather print shirt with chest exposed (very 70s), a small gold crucifix pendant, a braided leather belt. The exposed chest, BTW was very appropriate to Dougy’s vocal style, which reminds me of that Bee Gees falsetto that so characterized the disco era.

Inspired Style: Dougy of TheTemper Trap – LIVE in Atlanta by eighty jane featuring Low Luv by Erin Wasson necklaces

Items in this set:
Insight Mirage S/S Shirt, $45
Long Chain With Gold Crucifix by Low Luv by Erin Wasson, 105 GBP
Levi’s Vintage Clothing 1933 501 Jeans in Tow Roll, $450
John Varvatos F1212K4-248 Filmore Chukka Suede 2 Eye Rubber Sole…, 385 CAD
Dougy of The Temper Trap – LIVE in Atlanta

Apparently the Melbourne band was introduced to the States by way of a movie called “500 Days of Summer.” I’ve never seen it, and have barely even heard of it (proud Hollywood hater, here). The break out song was “Sweet Disposition” – played unplugged and mellow in the video below.

It’s a nice song, but not nearly as amazing as some of the other songs on their debut album Conditions. One of my favorites is “Science of Fear.”

Inspired Style: Lightspeed Champion, “Marlene”

BeatStylist.com — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:19:00 +0000

Inspired by Lightspeed Champion – “Marlene” by eighty jane on Polyvore.com

Items in this set:
John Varvatos F606J3-001 Washed Convert Boot, 600 CAD
Cortaro Turquoise, 150 GBP
Company Line Chinos, $90
Men’s Paul Smith White Classic Fit Shirt Online via Style Compare, 85 GBP
Striped Skull Sock, $15

Hear more Lightspeed Champion on MySpace