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Myspace Style Sirens

Posted on December 18th, 2008 in Style Sirens, We Heart Etsy, myspace with 2 comments

From Sasha

I just love looking at photos. I'm the one who honestly wants to see every picture in your vacation album, every photo of your grandma, great aunt, and your second cousin's dog from 1945… I'm even compelled to buy pictures of strangers at flea markets and antique stores! It isn't too surprising, then, that I love looking at the pictures of our creative, fashion-savvy Myspace friends. Though I may never meet these ladies in person, they totally inspire me with their style and their sass. Here are my picks of the week for our Myspace Style Sirens!

Brianne, New Jersey

Violet Folklore: Who do you think has influenced your style the most?

Brianne: Nobody in particular really influenced my style, though me and my friend are both really into vintage clothing, so we go on hunts all over the place to find the best places to get the best vintage. I LOVE to watch old movies which probably has a lot to do with it also! I just use what I see and incorporate it into what I'm wearing.

Violet Folklore: What is the very favorite piece of vintage clothing that you own?

Brianne: 'My favorite piece of vintage clothing is….this is a hard one, hmm probably my red (who doesn't adore red!) 1980s vintage cocktail dress! I just love it and its nice and fancy, especially when I need to dress up :).

Violet Folklore: The holidays are coming up, obviously, and for a lot of us that means at least one big party. What would be your fantasy dress/outfit? Do not consider reality or your actual budget.

Brianne: Ah my fantasy outfit! I have no idea, I always see a million things that I love. I'd be something simple, something that I can move around in (you know to party :D). I'd need an awesome pair of high heel low cut boots. It's time for me to get new shoes. I would wear would probably be a fitted wine red dress, with black stockings.

Violet Folklore: That makes we think of another question that is sort of holiday themed, at least in MY life… do you ever wear (or have you ever worn) something to a family gathering that you don't really love, just to make your mom/dad/grandmother happy?

Brianne: Haha, luckily that never happened to me! I have gotten gifts with questionable clothing choices though…bad times. hahaha

Violet Folklore: Your favorite book/ movie/ album of this year?

Brianne: My favorite book this year was The Virgin Suicidesfor sure! I finished that less than two days! My favorite movie of the year and will always be Titanic. I hear that Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet are starring in another movie together! I'll be the first to watch that!The album that I have recently returned to listening to was Burn and Shiver by Azure Ray! It depends though, on what mood I'm in. Sometime I like sleepy tunes, and other times I need dance tunes and go cRaZyyY!

Veronika, Czech Republic

Violet Folklore: Who do you think has influenced your style the most?

Veronika: All girls and women from the past, especially from the 60s. I can't choose only one gal because I am inspired by all the "normal" girls my age from past; like Twiggy, Audrey Hepburn, Beatle girls,etc..

Violet Folklore: Favorite piece of vintage clothing that you own?

Veronika: I really like my grandmother's violet psychedelic dress from 1968. I wear it with knee-socks and flats or Mary Janes shoes. However I love all my vintage clothing because some pieces are very rare and I'm so glad I have them!

Violet Folklore: Fantasy holiday dress/outfit?

Veronika: Oh,what an interesting question! I'd choose long draggy silver or gold dress from 30s, Ginger Rogers had this one. Next I'd choose a dress from early sixties or late fifties with many shifts, it shouldbe in very very happy colour-maybe pink or light blue.

Violet Folklore: Did you ever wear something to a family gathering that you don't really love, just to make your mom/dad/grandmother happy?

Veronika: No,I really don't :) But my grandmother has a lot of pieces from the 80s and those things I really don't like because they absolutely don't suit me! But I didn't have wear them at all.

Violet Folklore: Your favorite book/ movie/ album of this year?

Veronika: I've read many, many books so it's too difficult to choose only one. I watched many movies too but I was really surprised about The Dark Knight. I listen mainly old music but one album really surprised me-The Age of the Understatement by The Last Shadow Puppets.

Ola, Poland

Violet Folklore: Who do you think has influenced your style the most?

Ola: I think there is no single person who has influenced my style. I like walking the street and watching people around me, and I also think the biggest influence on me has been music and movies– especially French Movies like "Breathless".

Violet Folklore: Favorite piece of vintage clothing that you own?

  Ola: It's not an easy question… but I think it would be my brown bag, which is very very big!

Violet Folklore: Did you ever wear something to a family gathering that you don't really love, just to make your mom/dad/grandmother happy?

  Ola: Yes of course, when I was younger my mother always told me that I had to look more girly, so when we used to go to my grandmother's house I had to wear the clothes which she chose. And trust me, they didn't look good.

Violet Folklore: Your favorite movie/album of this year?

Ola:  My favorite album of this year is for sure Maria Peszek "Maria-Awaria"– it's a Polish singer (very very very good)– and I have two favorite movies of this year: "Rezerwat" (Polish) and "Elegy" with Penelope.

Cheyenne, Oregon

Violet Folklore: Who do you think has influenced your style the most?

Cheyenne: i usually dress different from day to day, just depends on my mood, but it's always inspired by musicians. Right now i think Ladyhawke is the inspiration for a lot of my outfits.

Violet Folklore: Favorite piece of vintage clothing that you own?

Cheyenne: all my mom's silk scarves!

Violet Folklore: Fantasy holiday dress/outfit?

Cheyenne: oh i'm in love with any of betsy johnson's little party dresses. a slick audrey hepburn hairstyle with strappy black heels and call it good. when i go out to anything formal i like to keep is pretty classy, with just a little kick of pizazz.

Violet Folklore: Did you ever wear something to a family gathering that you don't really love, just to make your mom/dad/grandmother happy?

Cheyenne: when i was younger i would always have my mom pick out my outfits, but these days i just wear what i want. i like showing my family what i've grown into! even if it is a little too kooky for them! haha

Violet Folklore: Your favorite book/ movie/ album of this year?

Cheyenne: my favorite book is The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. it's just so cute! As far as movies..probably The Dark Knight because heath ledger was just perfect in that, or Pineapple Express because i about died laughing. My favorite album of the year is probably Censored Colors by Portugal the Man.

Penny, California

Violet Folklore: Who do you think has influenced your style the most?

Penny: i would say my influence would have to be debbie harry

Violet Folklore: Favorite piece of vintage clothing that you own?

Penny: everything i own is vintage

Violet Folklore: Fantasy holiday dress/outfit?

Penny: i would dress up all in black heels scarf and nice burberry coat

Violet Folklore: Your favorite album of this year?

Penny: the 80s

Yana, Montreal/Canada

Check out Yana's awesome Etsy store, Supayana! She is a master of "upcycling" vintage clothes (taking fabric from vintage clothes and creating her own designs out of them), and she runs a 100% eco-friendly business!

Violet Folklore: Who do you think has influenced your style the most?

Yana: I think that living in NY exposed me to a lot of interesting fashion and ideas. In Montreal, I'm influenced by friends and people I see out and about in the city. People here definitely have a more vintage influenced style, which I really love.

Violet Folklore: Favorite piece of vintage clothing that you own?

Yana: This really adorable 1960's dress that I got at Magpie in Portland, Oregon. Everything about it is perfect- the fabric, the scalloped collar, the fit. Continue Reading... (1611 words + 6 images, estimated 6:27 mins reading time)

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The Biggest Little Santa In The World

Posted on December 15th, 2008 in myspace, photo shoot fun with 4 comments

From Sasha
I am dying to share some pics with all of you from my weekend trip to Reno, Nevada– the land of amazing, airplane-hanger sized thrift stores; all-you-can-eat-buffets; legal gambling, indoor cigarette smoking, and prostitution (sometimes all at once!); and, come to find out, the largest Santa Pub Crawl on the West Coast. Reno is also our favorite place for taking pictures– between surreal hotel bathroom lighting and flashing neon signs on the main drag, there is always something to make the camera happy. Here are my snaps from the Biggest Little City in the World!

Fancy shmancy Casino bathroom with Infinite Mirrors!

The show at Circus Circus- the Chinese Acrobats on unicycles!

We won these dogs playing Skee Ball (I heart Skee Ball forever!). We called them Reno and Rena.

The view out the window… Uh-oh, it's gonna snow! We ended up driving back over the pass on Sunday through a massive winter storm with chains on our lil' Honda. Shore looks purty though, don't it…

I'm an obsessive clutter-monitor at home, but I like to be totally messy in my hotel room:

Getting ready to go out and see if any Santas are pub-crawling… lucky I thought to bring a "Christmas" outfit (this dress is now washed and back in the store, by the way- you better go grab it before I decide to keep it! Everyone I met that night wanted it!)

This one is my fave!

I have a big thing for vintage signs- they just don't make em like they used to! There was so much artistry and character put into the design of useful objects in ages past. These are some of my faves from downtown Reno:

This is the hotel where we always stay– it's just off the main drag, the staff are incredibly helpful (they are obviously used to guiding patrons much drunker than us through the maze of lights and to the correct elevator), and it's the cheapest, goll darn it! In fact, this time our rooms were FREE! (Crazy internet special) It doesn't get much cheaper then that, I guess…

So where were the Santas, you ask? Why Virginia, they were EVERYWHERE!!!

I loved the people who took it to the next level and were DIY Christmas characters, like these girls here:

We ended up making friends with someone who was already our Violet Folklore friend on Myspace (Troy from Short Hair, far right)- what are the chances!!! We loved all of these folks to death, and we became an Inseparable Christmas Team!!!

One of many Pimpin Santas- is it a Reno thing, or what?!?!?

The more Fat Tire Ale, the more pictures with strangers! It is a law of physics!

Yes, you, Ugly Sweater-wearing Hipster boy, come over here right now!

Ultimate drunky face!

Trying to look like I belong in this hotel lobby chair- except it's not my hotel!

Reno I love you! I love you forever! Til we meet again… look for new items in the store soon from my trip (super scores! you're gonna die!) But meanwhile, the snow is several feet deep at my house and I'm wearing ski pants…

(See, I didn't lie… but this will NOT be featured on Wardrobe Remix!)

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Violet Folklore Style Sirens- The Sassiest Girls In Our Myspace World

Posted on November 26th, 2008 in 60s, 70s, Style Sirens, bohemian, favorite pieces, mainstream fashion, music, myspace with 2 comments

From Sasha at Violet Folklore

Our friends on our Violet Folklore Myspace are the epitome of courageous style and unchained creativity. Check out some of the amazing ladies who have been rocking our world this week!!!

Nicole, East South of England

Nicole has the uncanny ability to create both style and amazing character in her photographs. In fact, sometimes she seems to live in an alternate universe! And can we talk about how awesome this outfit is, with the unlikely yet perfect pairing of a formal sweater/suit/tie top with utterly casual shorts and shoes?!?!?

Violet Folklore: How would you describe your style?

Nicole: I don't know to be honest. I like to be creative or I try it, haha :)

VF: What are your favorite kinds of vintage clothing?

Nicole: Vintage hats or shoes

VF: What are you listening to right now?

Nicole: Fall for you – Secondhand Serenade

Janet, Minnesota

With her unworldly blond tresses and fondness for the dreamiest of color palettes, one might wonder if Janet is in fact a land-locked mermaid! In this picture, Janet takes interior decorating to new levels…

Violet Folklore: How would you describe your style?

Janet: Different. Some people like it, some people don't. I don't even know what to say because it can be so different from one day to the next, haha. One day I could just be wearing my dad's old sweats with my mom's old sailor sweater, and the next day I might be wearing tights, a skirt and a sweater vest with another one of my mom's sweaters on top. But it must be good, because I was voted best dressed in my class 4 years ago! Hehe :)
VF: What's your favorite item of vintage clothing?

Janet: I love all of my mom's old jackets, vests, and sweaters. She was born in the 50's and we are also born Germany. So many of her clothes are a treasure to me, especially because they're so different and one-of-a-kind around where I live.
VF: What are you listening to right now?

Janet: Currently, Car Crash by Josh Rouse. My overall playlist at the moment is a mixture of the soundtracks from Grey's Anatomy, Garden State, Wicker Park, Juno, and Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. (With a little Tokyo Police Club, Foxy Shazam, and Architecture in Helsinki thrown in of course!) Continue Reading... (1411 words + 8 images, estimated 5:39 mins reading time)

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