Six Musical Muses Whose High-Pitched Style We'll Sing Along To Any Day
Sad (but true), there's just no chance we could ever challenge any of these six ladies to a sing-off. But given they each have the kind of intriguing style that seems in perfect harmony with their music, we're happy to steal style inspiration however we can. Be it saddle shoes, Comme des Garçons coats, or strange and beautiful hair bows, we love the individual touches each of these modern songbirds brings to the stage. So, from Coco Sumner's gorgeously smudged eyeliner to Lykke Li's easy top knot, follow our guide for plugging a little extra rhythm into your wardrobe.
1. Janelle Monáe, www.jmonae.com
The Sound: Outkast meets Ella Fitzgerald, futuristic cool girl soul. Latest album was Metropolis: The Chase Suite released in 2008.
The Style: Sort of the chick version of André 3000, elegant but quirky bowties and suits, sleek and high pompadour, saddle shoes.
The Goods: Above, clockwise from left: Stella McCartney Wool Cape, $1541, available at My Theresa; Ralph Lauren Hudson Classic Suede Jodhpurs, $916.50, available at My Theresa; Satore Riding Boots, $394, available at Barneys New York; D&G Silk Chiffon Bow Blouse, $155, available at FarFetch; Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye, $20, available at Sephora; Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Shine Lipstick in Natural Pink, $30, available at Bloomingdale's.
Portraits, from left: Photo by Mr. Newton for R29; photo via The Insider; promotional shots via www.jmonae.com.
2. Lykke Li, www.lykkeli.com
The Sound: Baby-soft and somber Swedish pop. Debut album Youth Novels was released in 2008.
The Style: Turbans, oversized blazers and T-shirts, lots of black and white (but never boring), layered on silver necklaces, rings, and stacked bracelets.
The Goods: Above, clockwise from left: Bess Vintage Leather Biker Jacket, $1,195, available at Net-A-Porter; Silence & Noise Silk Lace Frock, $78, available at Urban Outfitters; Jeffrey Campbell Mary-Roks Perforated Booties, $138, available at Oak; Rika Zadie Purse, $675, available at La Garçonne; Bad Gal Eyeliner Pencil, $20, available at Benefit; Bing Bang By Anna Sheffield Silver Vivienne Studs, $52, available at Oak.
Portraits, from left: Photo by Mr. Newton for R29; photo by Zana Bayne for R29; promotional photo by Daniel Jackson via www.lykkeli.com/photos.
See our last Musical Muses piece featuring Annie Clark, Shingai Shoniwa, Natasha Kahn, and more...
1. Janelle Monáe, www.jmonae.com
The Sound: Outkast meets Ella Fitzgerald, futuristic cool girl soul. Latest album was Metropolis: The Chase Suite released in 2008.
The Style: Sort of the chick version of André 3000, elegant but quirky bowties and suits, sleek and high pompadour, saddle shoes.
The Goods: Above, clockwise from left: Stella McCartney Wool Cape, $1541, available at My Theresa; Ralph Lauren Hudson Classic Suede Jodhpurs, $916.50, available at My Theresa; Satore Riding Boots, $394, available at Barneys New York; D&G Silk Chiffon Bow Blouse, $155, available at FarFetch; Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye, $20, available at Sephora; Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Shine Lipstick in Natural Pink, $30, available at Bloomingdale's.
Portraits, from left: Photo by Mr. Newton for R29; photo via The Insider; promotional shots via www.jmonae.com.
2. Lykke Li, www.lykkeli.com
The Sound: Baby-soft and somber Swedish pop. Debut album Youth Novels was released in 2008.
The Style: Turbans, oversized blazers and T-shirts, lots of black and white (but never boring), layered on silver necklaces, rings, and stacked bracelets.
The Goods: Above, clockwise from left: Bess Vintage Leather Biker Jacket, $1,195, available at Net-A-Porter; Silence & Noise Silk Lace Frock, $78, available at Urban Outfitters; Jeffrey Campbell Mary-Roks Perforated Booties, $138, available at Oak; Rika Zadie Purse, $675, available at La Garçonne; Bad Gal Eyeliner Pencil, $20, available at Benefit; Bing Bang By Anna Sheffield Silver Vivienne Studs, $52, available at Oak.
Portraits, from left: Photo by Mr. Newton for R29; photo by Zana Bayne for R29; promotional photo by Daniel Jackson via www.lykkeli.com/photos.
See our last Musical Muses piece featuring Annie Clark, Shingai Shoniwa, Natasha Kahn, and more...
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