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Rock out at the Harvard & Stone

Posted on January 18, 2016May 2, 2016 by stilettocity

Around Hollywood, there is no shortage of cool bars and cool bands to play in them. Recently I’ve been itching to get out more in the late night hours and explore what’s happening on the rock scene.

There’s nothing like the energy of a cool local band and that feeling of being one of the first to discover them. I had a night like that when I went to rock out to Mid Coitus at the Harvard and Stone.

The night was hosted by indie rock online TV show Dirty Laundry TV and featured Mike Watt. But it was Mid Coitus who I came to see, a two-piece who sounds like a full band of four. Singer Sailor Alexander has the looks of a young Dave Navarro, plays both guitar and bass from his instrument and works the stage like master showman. Not bad considering this was the band’s third show.

Harvard and Stone is a great local bar to see gigs, with lots of cool industrial details, as well as lounge space and nooks in the back to escape the crush of the stage area when it gets crowded.

What I Wore

To go rock out in the night, you can’t go wrong in a good, music-related T-shirt like my Sun Records tee here. A pencil skirt slinks it up a bit, along with classic fishnet stockings and moto jacket. Then I added a pop of red in my hair scarf, purse and heels.

Rock Out in Style

Headed out to see a cool band? Grab your moto jacket and your favorite band graphic tee, like this one featuring The Who. Pair it with a pencil skirt and some fishnet stockings to add a little sex appeal. Add some bright, creeper shoes like these shiny red ones, and a fun purse like this racecar clutch to show you’re living life in the fast lane! Click the links to shop* this look!

Harvard and Stone is located at 5221 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Rock on!
Kastle

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Vinyl Shopping in Rocker Chic Style at the Record Parlour

Posted on November 22, 2015January 18, 2016 by stilettocity

Treasure hunting in record stores is heaven for a music lover like me. While streaming is oh so convenient, it’s still nice to pick up an album cover and get lost in the photos, the artwork, the linear notes and song lyrics on the inside sleeve. There are few record stores left, but one little place in Hollywood is catering to those who still love their vinyl.

The Record Parlour held a little cocktail party this week and a crowd dressed in their best rocker chic came together to sift through their crates of vintage albums.

This groovy little store frequently hosts parties with a live DJ (with plenty of in-house records to spin!) and events such as their $1 weekend sales so collectors can fill in gaps of their faves.

In addition, they have a selection of audio tapes, music and film memorabilia, magazines, vintage radios and audio gear. I spotted some vintage “Disk Go” 45 record cases in pastel colors I was tempted to take home with me!

What I Wore

Of course I had to go rocker chic for this party. So I opted for edgy black with a pencil skirt and retro keyhole cutout top. My cool vintage white leather jacket used to belong to my mom (thanks mom!) and my checkered ska-lovers boots added some eye-catching interest, along with my mini guitar case purse and bright green, mod, hoop earrings.

And…I had to check out some vinyl and found a sweet album of early Who classics!

What To Wear

Any music lover can’t help but wear their style on their sleeve. Classic black and white never goes wrong. A sexy, retro inspired, off-the-shoulder top adds some sex appeal pair with a pencil skirt. Top it with a playful, fluffy white jacket and bright hoop earrings. Pull on some tough boots and sling a guitar purse over your shoulder and you’re ready to rawk! Click the links to shop* this look!

The Record Parlour is located at 6408 Selma Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Now go put on some good music!
Kastle

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Doing Donuts with Rocker Style

Posted on October 4, 2015October 5, 2015 by stilettocity

I recently attended a dinner party and offered to bring a dessert. Since my pal was a friend from my rock ‘n’ roll club days, I knew there was one place I had to go to bring some rocker style to the event – Donut Friend on the now-trendy York Blvd., where the donuts are unique concoctions named after alternative bands.

The quaint little donut bar smells instantly of the sugary goodness when you walk in the door. And it’s hard to choose between picking your favorite band and all the yummy flavors. With names like the S’Morrissy and Stiff Little Butterfingers, it’s a rocker’s dream and clearly run by some pretty cool people with good taste in music! You won’t find boring ol’ glazed and sprinkles, but rather a taste-bud tingling mix of inspired ingredients. Got an idea for a donut? Tell ‘em! They’ll even custom make it for you from their collection of fillings and toppings.

What I Wore

I put together a rocker style look with my favorite Ramones t-shirt and pencil skirt. Some rockin’ accessories pulled the look together with leopard print hair clips, spikey statement necklace, silver bracelets and strappy buckled heels.

Put On Some Rocker Style

Show off your rocker spirit with a t-shirt featuring your favorite band, like this one with Billy Idol, paired with a slinky pencil skirt that plays off the colors in the shirt. Don’t forget the details such as this bold, silver statement necklace, cute, rockin’, leopard-print hair bows, multiple silver bracelets, and studded, strappy high heels. Click the links to shop* the look!

Then party on! Hope you get a chance to check out the rocker style treats of Donut Friend soon!

Donut Friend is located at 5107 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90065

Rock out,
Kastle

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Glam Rock Style at the Bowie Mick Rock Photography Exhibit

Posted on September 18, 2015October 5, 2015 by stilettocity

Wham! Bam! Thank you Ma’am! It’s a glam rock feast for the eyes at the Taschen Gallery with its current exhibit, “Mick Rock: Shooting for Stardust. The Rise of David Bowie and Company.”

As a lover of glam rock style and music, I had to go check it out and get an eyeful of Bowie in his prime during the 1970s. So many photos of Bowie, with his shock of bright red hair, colorful suits and wild makeup, as well as candid moments backstage and having a meal. Photographer Mick Rock is known as “The Man Who Shot the Seventies” because he and his lens seemed to be around during rock ‘n’ roll’s most pivotal time, shooting everyone from Bowie to the Sex Pistols. During Bowie’s legendary Ziggy Stardust period, Rock was his official photographer. The exhibit also features some of Bowie’s glam rock peers including Iggy Pop, Debbie Harry, Queen and Lou Reed, all shot by Rock. The whole gallery is a rock ‘n’ roll oasis. Want to keep the glitter in your eyes long after you leave? Then you can take home one of Taschen’s amazing coffee table photography books featuring all kinds of pop culture icons, which are for sale in the gallery.

While you may know Bowie, if you’re not familiar with glam rock, here’s a quick crash course – it’s a style of music that erupted in the 1970s, mostly out of England. Gender-bending performers wore wild, colorful outfits with lots of sparkles and glitter, chunky furs and platform shoes, for an over the top spin on glamour. It was theatrical, sexy and shocking at the same time. If you want to make a glam soundtrack, be sure to include Bowie, T-Rex, Queen, Slade, Sweet and Mott the Hoople. It’s sure to be the best party music you’ve ever heard!

What I Wore

I had to slip into a little glam rock style to check out this exhibit so I reached for my hot pink pedal pushers and mule heels, topped with a cut-out top and spikey, sparkly, rhinestone hoop earrings. I accented with a cuff bracelet paired with a chain bracelet with rhinestone star.

How to Dress Glam Rock Style

You have to think like a rock star to pull off a glam rock look. Think bigger than life, shiny, sparkly, sexy and fun loving. Star icons are big for the glam rock look and this starry bomber jacket is perfect for a night out. Pair it with a very glam, bright pink furry top. If midriff exposing isn’t your thing, opt for a rocker chick T-shirt with your favorite glam rock band, like this one featuring T-Rex. A silver, sequin mini skirt will make those hips shake to the beat. Ground the look with a pair of chunky, platform shoes. (Click the links to shop* this look!) Don’t be shy with your makeup either. This isn’t time for the natural look. Add some glitter to your eyeshadow and a pop of bright lip color.

Hope you get a chance to catch the Bowie photo exhibit or go out dancing to some glam rock music!

The exhibit Mick Rock: Shooting for Stardust. The Rise of David Bowie and Company runs through Oct. 11, 2015.

Taschen Gallery is located at 8070 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Rebel, rebel,
Kastle

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