#can you see the cyndi lauper influence lol

[spookberry]

tried to leave her color pallet in tact while shifting her wardrobe, its kinda messy but hey so was the 80s

Ember redesign where her style fits the style of her song

[maxellminidisc]

3 songs from After Laughter :3

This is one I haven't listened to before and I have a confession to make: I was not a big Paramore person back in the day, I've listened to some of their work but nearly enough lol not in a hater way but in a "I keep putting this on hold till I completely forgot" way lol but anyway, this is actually a pleasantly surprising album!! Here are my faves on first listen:

Hard Times- Looked up to see if this was a single and sure enough it was. And I can see why! It's a smartly chosen single AND opener for this album. It's sets the album's tones and themes both lyrically and sonically perfectly. It gives you a taste of all the very contemporary and unique approach to touching on 80s retro throwbacks that grew and are slowly losing steam as of late. Instead of picking the more moody to darker synth heavy landscapes we associate with retrowave; the focus here is more so about Afro, Reggae, and Funk influence of the period on white artists with evocation to certain classics by Cyndi Lauper, Talking Heads, Paul Simon, etc.

Pool- I love the sort of chime/music box synth sound that sets off this song. There's something really nostalgic about it, it reminds me of like old school ice cream truck melodies. Which is interesting because I think this song blends nostalgia well, invoking just a touch of Paramore's older sound in the first two verses and the retro touch they got going on in the chorus and bridge. Very clever.

Idle Worship- Lyrically I adore this!!! It's such a refreshing take on voicing the pressured and drained "person to look up to". It executes distress without being bitter, resentful, or too grim whilst still providing a lightness, vulnerability, and a helpful hand or word of advice that humanizes both the "idol" and the person pedastiling them.

The more ballad-esque songs on this are also gorgeous, especially the closing song. Shout out to Haley Williams and co for making a fucking solid, interesting album!! Thanks so much for the ask! 🧡

[eldritchsurveys]

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5k Survey XVIII

851. Have you ever seen the musical Annie? >> I was an extra in a production of it when I was school-aged, and I memorised the entire script out of, idk, lack of anything better to do. So I was very familiar with it for a while. 852. Sheets: silk or satin? >> I prefer cotton or linen or bamboo, actually. The sheets I have right now are bamboo. 853. Bath: soap or bubbles? >> I don’t take baths. 854. Your best color: blue or red? >> Neither of these are my best colour. 855. What’s your favorite candy? >> I don’t have a favourite.

856. Can you sing? >> Sure. 857. It’s the end of the world, as we know it. How do you feel? >> “End of the world” concepts don’t make sense to me. 858. You take your little sister (she’s 12) shopping for school clothes. Mom gave you the money to hold. She picks out a skimpy top emblazoned “Hottie” and hip-hugging pants that leave at least two inches of skin north and south of her navel exposed to the wind. She insists: If she doesn’t have these clothes, she’ll look awful, the other kids will tease her, and she’ll feel like a nerd. Do you think she should or should not wear these clothes? Do you buy them for her? >> I don’t know what it’s like to have a little sister, or what it’s like to have to care about what someone else wears. None of this is of any interest to me. 859. What do you think is the most annoying cliché? People who “drink the Kool-Aid” can be kind of annoying. Lol. <-- Conveniently enough, I’ve been provided with a cliché that I think is annoying in this previous answer. The fact that that’s become such a flippant and derisive saying is pretty egregious considering how tragic the Jonestown story was. (And to be really pedantic, it wasn’t even Kool-Aid....) 860. What band is underground right now but will one day get really popular? >> *shrug* 861. Of the following which word best describes you - versatile (flexible), wonderful, x-tra special, your own best friend, zany >> Zany. 862. What does BYOB stand for? >> Bring Your Own Bombs. That’s what the System of a Down song title stands for, right? ~ 863. Who is sexiest - Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Elvis, Jim Morrison, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper >> I think James Dean was pretty sexy. It’s not a term I personally would use for Jim Morrison (my interest in him is not on that level, lol), but I could clearly see how one would. 864. Do you always do what’s expected of you? >> No. 865. Do you believe everything you hear on the news? >> I don’t even watch the news, so it’s moot. 866. Would you prefer a $100.00 gift certificate to Hot Topic or Abercrombie & Fitch (assuming neither store gives change, so you’ll have to spend the whole thing)? >> At this point in my life, I think it’d depend on whose clothes lasted longer. I’ve never owned anything from A&F, but if they have even slightly better quality clothing than Hot Topic does, I think I would take that gift certificate and try them out. HT is still a nostalgic place for me, but I can make anything goth. I don’t need to buy it from HT and deal with their high-price low-quality schlock. 867. Have you ever won a competition? >> I won a [casual] Rock Band competition once or twice. 868. Who looks sloppier when they are over weight, guys or girls? >> This is such an undignified question. 869. At what age do you become all grown up? >> There is no such age. It’s all a process, and it happens in one’s own time. 870. Have you ever written graffiti on anything? >> No. 871. Can you remember what you wrote? >> --- 872. Are you a force of nature? >> I mean, sure. 873. What do you think of blue eye shadow? >> I like it. How about gold eye shadow? >> I like it. 874. Would you ever wear any of the following Halloween costumes - Flapper, Hippie, Disco dancer? >> No. 875. Should birth control be taught in high school? >> I think teenagers should be aware of their options. Whether that’s up to the school to teach them or not is of less interest to me. How about in jr. high or elementary school? >> I feel the same way about preteens. It seems like unnecessary information for children, though. I’d stick to just... teaching children about bodies and how they work, as opposed to the intricacies of sexual relationships. 876. Would you consider yourself a genius? >> No. 877. What did you think of the movie Solaris? >> I haven’t seen it, but I’d like to at some point. 878. Which is usually better movies or books? >> I like movies and I like books. I find it boring to put one above the other like it’s a fucking contest. 879. Do you think The Hobbit will be made into a movie? >> Hah, that did happen. It was made into three movies, in fact, which was a very strange decision. 880. Do you research which brands use sweatshops to make their clothing before you shop? >> No. 881. What gives you a magical feeling? >> You know... magic. 882. Have you ever pulled apart a Christmas cracker? >> No. I do see them in stores sometimes, probably because there’s a lot of European influence in this part of the country, but I’ve never interacted with them.

883. Would you rather watch basketball or play basketball? >> I would rather not have anything to do with basketball whatsoever. 884. Do you think that everyone makes his or her own problems? >> No, I don’t think that. It may be true in some cases here and there, but I default to assuming there are more factors involved in a person’s problems than just themself... 885. Do you often consider how your actions will affect other people? >> Not often. Like, I do consider it, just... not all the goddamn time. 886. Are J-Lo and Ben Affleck interesting to you at all? >> No. 887. Do you use bad grammar or hate bad grammar? >> I use whatever grammar suits me at the time. The only bad grammar is that which doesn’t follow any rule set at all, and I’ve honestly never encountered any grammar like that. Dialects and “internet speak” all have their own grammatical rule sets, and your inability to adapt to them / your inability to just say “I personally don’t like this thing” instead of making it a fault of the user doesn’t change that. 888. Make up a tabloid headline: >> No. 889. Do you like to learn new things? >> I sure the fuck do. 890. What’s more important, fame or personal accomplishment? >> Meh. 891. Sweet dreams are made of this….What are they made of? >> Sugar. /deadpan 892. Two trailer park girls go round the outside…Round the outside of what? >> You know, I always thought the same shit. And now that song is stuck in my head. 893. Are you wearing a piece of jewelry that means a lot to you right now? >> I’m not wearing jewelry (aside from piercing jewelry, which doesn’t mean anything, it’s just pretty). 894. If someone was going to inscribe a message on a ring and give it to you what would you want it to say? >> No, thanks. 895. Guys who are losing their hair - should they shave their heads, get implants, or let it go? >> I think they should do whatever suits them. 896. Do rock stars work hard or lead the easy life? >> They work very hard, what kind of question even is this. 897. How much water do you drink every day? >> Not enough, I assume. I have a hard time constantly sipping on water, it doesn’t make any sense to me and I’ve never been able to brute-force it. I just drink when I feel inclined, which isn’t as often as I “should”, I guess. 898. Are you driven or kinda apathetic? >> Apathetic. 899. Who do you turn to when you are down? >> Can Calah. Or King Crimson. I go Inworld, is what I’m saying. 900. Would you ever wear saran-wrap? >> No.

[suzyturnerbooks]

After my crazy theme in April (inspired by superheroes), I think we were all relieved to have been given a much more down to earth theme this month. It was Shelbee’s turn to choose and she went with the awesome theme of ‘style icons’.

Style Icons: Audrey Hepburn

Initially I had thought about styling an outfit a la Twiggy from the swinging sixties. However I had second thoughts after realising I much preferred Audrey Hepburn’s style. And to be honest with you, when I think of the words ‘style icons’, it’s Audrey who first springs to mind! Followed closely by Katherine Hepburn – but my Fab40s outfit from a few months ago actually reminds me of her.

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So for the style icons theme this time round, I did a bit of research on Audrey’s style and (as predicted) I just loved everything about her personal je ne sais quoi. She was clearly a fan of cigarette trousers and capris, as well as button down shirts and flat pumps. Not to mention her signature red lippy and black winged eyeliner.

Black and white Capris

I have a pair of black and white checked capris (that are actually part of my work uniform this summer) from Green Lamb (available from Sophie’s Golf Shop) that I knew would be perfect for this look. Initially I wanted to wear them with a white button down shirt, tucked in and wrapped over at the front instead of buttoned. Apparently this was something Audrey liked to do. Unfortunately, I couldn’t quite get it right. It looked okay but it didn’t feel okay. And if you’re a regular reader, you’ll know that I simply cannot wear anything that isn’t comfortable!

So I chose to modernise style icon Audrey’s signature outfit by wearing a black cut off shirt – loosely as opposed to tucked in. And the shoes I chose? Well, they HAD to be my gorgeous black leather pumps from Calla. They’re very Audrey darling 😉

Accessories

I kept the jewellery simple and elegant, just as she would, after seeing a picture of her wearing a similar style of earrings as these. I added a pretty pearl bracelet and this vintage mother-of-pearl (I think!) clutch which belonged to my late step-mother-in-law. It’s cute, isn’t it? Oh, and I tried to do a black winged eyeliner, added lashings of black mascara and plenty of red lipstick. Et voila, my idea of a contemporary Audrey Hepburn look!

But I’m not the only one who chose Audrey for this style icons theme. Jennie also had the same idea. Although she’s gone much more elegant than me, and she looks freaking gorgeous with it too! Read on to find out more…

Jennie, a Pocketful of Polka Dots

I’m blown away with Jennie’s pic this month, I mean, just look at her! If you didn’t know any better you’d think it was Audrey Hepburn with pink hair!!! I love everything about this look, right down to the pink bubble gum ❤ Outfit Details:  Dress: Kasper Shoes – Rampage Necklace & Bracelet – NY&Co. Brooch – Amazon Fashion Earrings – c/o Happiness Boutique Hat – San Diego Hat Company Bag – Jones New York Sunnies – Tahari

Style Icons: Cyndi Lauper / Gwen Stefani / Lisa Bonet

Sheela, Sheela Writes

Sheela has gone with her very first style icon who was/is Lisa Bonet, particularly when she played Denise Huxtable in a show-not-to-be-named. I can totally see where the inspiration comes from and just love the whole ensemble, especially the hat!

Shelbee, Shelbee on the Edge

Shelbee was influenced by the current and utterly gorgeous style icon Gwen Stefani and she looks freaking incredible! The dress, the polka dots, the footless tights – everything is utter perfection. Not to mention the backdrop. I mean… WOW! Outfit Details:

Dress: Thrifted from Solitary Consignment

Jacket: c/o Zaful

Shoes: Christian Siriano for Payless

All other accessories: Old

Daenel, Living Outside the Stacks

And our gorgeous guest this month, Sherry of Petite Over 40

Can you guess who Sherry chose for her style icon? Easy right? It’s Cyndi Lauper!! And I absolutely LOVE it. The boots, the fishnets, the dress, the bangles, the beret – it all just screams 1980s Cyndi and as a big fan of hers, I’m speechless in love with this pic! Sherry looks like she had so much fun with this theme and that makes it all the more wonderful ❤ Outfit Details: 

Dress: Maison La Macón by Shari Noble of Seattle

Coat: Maison La Macón by Shari Noble of Seattle

Shoes: Vintage Bakers

Hat: Maison La Macón by Shari Noble of Seattle

Accessories: Collar handmade by Sherry. Vintage brooch from her grandmother. Bracelets from Dainty Wrist Jewelry.

And that’s all our versions of style icons this month. We’ve clearly had loads of fun with this theme but what comes next? Stay tuned to find out. But for now, here’s me trying to look cute straddling a hammock LOL…!!

The Fab40s: Inspired by style icons After my crazy theme in April (inspired by superheroes), I think we were all relieved to have been given a much more down to earth theme this month.

[faithful-grigori]

”#idk about the fits but i do like the hair I wound up with, #big and disasterous, #billowing like flames, #can you see the cyndi lauper influence lol, #i tried to look at other artists that made music in the same vibe as Remember, #specifically the GoGos cuz they were apparently the creative influence behind the song, #but honestly their fits were pretty lowkey, #and ember aint a lowkey kinda gal, #i didnt really hear it but when I asked my mom she was like 'that TOTALLY sounds like the gogos, #i asked my moms opinion on the song cuz she was a teenager in the 80s and would know more about the music then”

Ember redesign where her style fits the style of her song