Music // Autre Ne Veut - ANXIETY

Above is the full album stream for the Autre Ne Veut's latest.

I suggest you start streaming it right, now.

This album is a compelling amalgamation of kitsch and shallow beats that haunt night clubs every where, the sparkling electronic details, guitar solos and soulful vocals of PRINCE with sacred tones created by a heavenly backing choir.

It’s metallic, ethereal and steeped in drama. The sounds shimmer, rebounding over Arthur Ashin’s deep copper vocals. Echoing choral voices are the back drop to delicate layers of strings and electronic hues. Stadium filling guitar solos & duos rise up, unleashing a palpable drama.

Tracks like ‘Don’t Ever Look Back’ show off alien electric tones, bubbles popping, reminiscent of the strange sounds of METRONOMY, whilst others like ‘Warning’ ache with despair and anger embodied by a leading guitar and Ashin’s paradoxical voice, both frail and explosive. The church organ in ‘Gonna Die’ is romantic and larger than life.

The resulting record is catchy, riveting and summons your emotions to palpitating attention.

There is a lot at stake here, what more could you want?

Here is a very simple look I styled inspired by the LP as a whole:

Autre Ne Veut - Anxiety by streaksstyle featuring long dresses

 
Are you loving this record, or does it make your ears bleed?
 
Kate x

JIMMY // Osterly Park

I have some very well dressed friends, introducing Jimmy. On our day out to the stately home at OSTERLY PARK, she channeled 90's Teen Dream, Bohemian Flair and New Romantic Chivalry.

(I might make an Osterly-Jim board to extrapolate the look, stay posted!)

Kate x

Style // END OF THE ROAD

End of The Road 1 by streaksstyle featuring gold hair accessories

End of the Road 2 by streaksstyle featuring stud earring sets

Only a few weeks now until escaping to the END OF THE ROAD festival, pretty damn keen. Big Sad Eyes that my fancyman won't be able to join the escape plans this time, my wonky little tent won't be the same without him trapping me against the canvas in his sleep. (Will miss this for real)

Still! 

Here are two fancyful outfits//palettes I've had fun putting together, to get me into the festival-styling mood. End of The Road is characterised by an intimate bohemian feel, it's a festival full of colours and secret spots, and peacocks. Not to mention cracking music//comedy//food//film.

So without further ado: two collages that combine wish list & items I own. Pay no heed to the pricing on these if you check them out on Ployvore (the wonderfully versatile site I used to put them together). As in my 'About' section, I cannot afford the price tag on these.

Think of them as a montage of colour and texture that will inspire and form the little bag of clothes I'll be taking with me :)

In EotR 1: I own similar shorts & denim shirt, however I'm such a sucker for that cloud swimsuit, I am really pinning after it right now, it's a Mr Gu & Miss Go design, I first saw it at Little Deer (where it's now unavailable). AH IT'S SO LOVELY

The lipstick is Lime Crime, (obviously, the bloggosphere's one true lipstick love, geez). I wanted to see what all the fuss was about and really fancy this shade, it's simultaneously "Why yes, I am a Princess" & "Don't touch - too hot", hopefully it'll look as smashing on my face when it arrives! [The shade is Great Pink Planet]

The lace crown is from Regal Rose, I first heard about these guys on Leanne Lim Walker's blog and this crown looks so beautiful, would love to lay my hands on it, or perhaps fashion one of my own!

Dry shampoo with GLITTER and factor 50 travel size sun cream are festival musts (if a little hopeful for the latter). Also will be shooting on 35mm, either on disposable camera or take my OM10 or PENTAX, can't decide!

Tights and faux fur, also musts: the success to comfortable festivalling: LAYERS BITCHES. I had a great faux fur bolero that was melted shortly after last year's edition (longstoryguys), but I'm bidding for a new one on ebay (auction god please look kindly upon me).

EotR 2: All basically items that I own (well variations thereof). Can't beat a Pirate Ruffle Shirt and some golden accessories. Really keen to get this look on! The floral crown is from Crown and Glory, another that I'd love to have funds for!

Any one else heading to End of the Road? What are your festival must haves? Own any of the above, let's see them on!


Kate x

Style + NFL // GREENBAY GIRLFRIEND

GREENBAY GIRLFRIEND by streaksstyle featuring rain boots

PACKER ZEST by streaksstyle featuring a cross body

Brain is fried, but will attempt intelligent copy.

I <3 GB

Recently Dave Damesheck instigated THE GREATEST UNIFORM OF ALL TIME poll, the result of which still baffles me, but another thought for another time.

It really got me thinking about the variety of unusual colour schemes that are used on uniforms in the League.  The bold block colors, symbols of power, designed to instill fear into the heart of the opposition and set every fan's heart racing. Granted some teams struggle to put this into effect more than others (note the Seahawk's rash-inducing neon strips with grey detailing. GREY AND NEON. Sigh.)

So without further ado: a merger of two worlds - NFL Uniform inspired outfits. 

Naturally I had to start with the Greenbay Packers: the big fuck you to pastels. Their bright yellow and forest green home colours scream COME AT ME BRO. I wanted to keep the brightness and virility of this delicious uniform whilst rendering it into a feminine style. 

I love to jump my look between manly and girly, so it felt like an exciting & natural segway.

Personally, I'm keen for this and really thinking about styling the other great uniforms, including throwbacks?

I hope you enjoy & find it interesting, what do we think, more?

Any one follow the NFL? What teams do you support?

Kate x

Style // BABES ON THE HEATH

Yesterday's outfit for some escapades and swimming at the Hampstead Heath Ponds.

Style // ON THE DECKS

Leggings: Kuccia via Asos 

Shoes: London Rebel via Asos

Everything else: Charity & Vintage shops!

Just returned from a very successful trip to the East End Thrift Store's POUNDSHOP.

Picked up this delicious jacket among other things. Love this outfit, makes me feel ready for some Sea-Faring. Good clothes were made to have adventures in, Boom.

I love my desert boots more than life itself. Hyperbole, maybe, but they are great, I'm on the lookout for some big chunky black shoes though so I don't annihilate these through everyday wear, any suggestions?

Streaks x