My Heart Belongs To: Jenny Lewis

For me, music is my number one love, with fashion following a close second. Thus, I like to observe the way they inform eachother. For instance, when a band or group gains popularity, you see a hundred fans looking like baby clones of the band, wearing the same clothes, walking with the same swagger (see: Emo revolution). Alternatively, people get into music and construct their own fashion ideals based on their ethics they are often writing about (see: the beginnings of Punk). Whichever it is, they are certainly linked, for the modern world and especially for me.

My absolute favorite musician also happens to be my favorite fashionista, and that is the sweetfaced Jenny Lewis. 

As she continues to delve deeper into her incredible solo project (Acid Tongue debuts on the 23rd of this month!), she also continues to posess this unexplained sassy and daring way of dress that ladies can only hope to achieve. Often mixing current trends with her own staples, Lady Lewis presents herself in plenty of folk inspired vintage with an enviable classic feel that makes you believe she belongs beside Bob Dylan during the folk revival in the late 60's. Check her out:

This lady has got the look. And the voice. Check her out on the 23rd and in the meantime, search for her previous records that could move you like they moved me.

The Great Knee Sock Divide

One of my favorite trends for the coming months is the gloriously playful knee sock. Although I was initially skeptical of their apparent wonder, I must say I am now a believer. As I started researching ways to incorporate them into my wardrobe, I found two very different, very geographical takes on the trend.

WEST Coast Style:




In this picture with her band Rilo Kiley, Jenny Lewis pairs her socks with of-the-moment heels, daringly short shorts and a fun belted top; a perfect combo for life in SoCal.

EAST Coast Style:



Fictional Gossip Girl, Blair Waldorf (played by fashion gal in her own right, Leighton Meester) displays a much more WASP-y version, with her socks accenting her pleated skirt and collared shirt prep ensemble.

Each of these looks are certainly attractive, but not exactly universal. For that, I look to SJP.



Sarah Jessica pairs her socks with another fall trend, the oversize sweater, representing the East coast importance of modesty. She keeps it young however with her sassy short printed skirt, West coast style's contribution. This adorable outfit could easily work on either side of the US.

This last look is on a great friend and coworker, Misty Acosta. Misty is one of those gals who just gets it and with ease makes current trends her own, truly looking stylish everyday. Today she reps the knee socks Seattle style, complete with the token down pour.



Rock the socks, everyone. Whatever your geography.