video killed the radio star: veruca salt - number one blind

Not only is this my favorite song off of American Thighs, but everything about the styling in this video is perfect. It reads like a Veruca Salt - American Thighs mood board; the falling leaves, faux fur jackets, virginal white clothing motif, sun, moon, stars, stalagmites and stalactites.

Here are my favorite stills from this video and some style boards recreating Nina and Louise's impeccable styles.

Louise Post

louise post by alexandria-koehler featuring a leaf pendant

Nina Gordon

nina gordon by alexandria-koehler featuring leather riding boots

video killed the radio star : DOUBLE FEATURE : the get up kids/the promise ring

After seeing The Get Up Kids this weekend, I am on a nostalgic emo kick. I remember being very influenced by the way 90s/00s emo bands dressed, and to be honest I still love this look. 

I made some style boards based on my two favorite music videos from the era.

The Get Up Kids - Action & Action

action & action by alexandria-koehler featuring a black belt

In high school I was all about chain wallets, studded belts, brown pants, dirty chucks, 

old band shirts and baseball tees.

The Promise Ring - Why Did We Ever Meet?

why did we ever meet by alexandria-koehler featuring slip resistant shoes

High school is when I started wearing glasses full time. It's also when I got heavily into anything
Dickies brand, mary janes, ringer tees, corduroys, and striped sweaters.

miista + meadham kirchoff x topshop

Ugh, you guys. How do I become silly rich and afford to buy all of the things? I mean, just look at this shit!

unicorn stylee by alexandria-koehler featuring block-heel sandals

vivian girls ny looks

These style boards are inspired by what I wore at both Vivian Girls shows in Brooklyn.

MTV CHIC

GHOST WORLD, WORLDWIDE

video killed the radio star: paramore - ain't it fun

Paramore's new music video for Ain't It Fun premiered this week. I LOVE Paramore. Their music is so energetic and positive and their aesthetic is super fun. Even though she's younger than me, Hayley makes me feel the way 

Gwen Stefani did when I was 10; empowered, inspired, and maybe just a little bit googly-eyed 

(wink wink, it'll make sense once you watch the video). As expected, Hayley brings it on the fashion front. 

I put together some looks inspired by her various looks in the video.

Look 1

paramore look 1 by alexandria-koehler featuring neon socks

Um, can we also talk about how fucking fit Hayley looks now? She could prob kick my ass.

Look 2

paramore look 2 by alexandria-koehler featuring Manic Panic

Look 3

paramore look 3 by alexandria-koehler featuring skinny pants

lazy oaf sale

lazy oaf sale steals by alexandria-koehler on Polyvore

I got these in the mail today and I am happy to report that a size L fits me! I'm usually around a size 14, and I expect most straight sizes not to fit me well or at all, but Lazy Oaf L actually fits!

I wish more cute designers would follow suit and make clothes for us bigger girls.

mint

mint by alexandria-koehler featuring porcelain mugs

I am obsessed with the color mint. Mint hair in particular. I really REALLY want to dye my hair a weird color again. I'm toying around with the idea of either dying my hair mint OR dying my hair Chloe Norgaard rainbow style..

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