Music And Fashion: Part 1

I know I usually only post about vegan fashion but I love music and as a creative person it inspires me in so many different ways. It fuels my creativity, cheers me up when I’m feeling down & in general makes life just that much better.  I’m always listening to tunes that inspire me when I’m writing a fashion post.  Also music and fashion seem to naturally go hand in hand. Most bands/musicians have their own look and sense of style. Through a series of posts I’m going to share with you some bands & musicians that I admire for both their stellar music and  their unique sense of style. I’ll also going to included an all vegan Polyvore set inspired by each musician/band I feature. I would love to know what musician’s/band’s music or style you dig. Comment below (leave a link if you got one) and I’ll make sure to check them out. I’m always looking for fashion inspiration & new music to listen to. So now without further ado here’s Part 1 of my Music & Fashion series.

Shingai Shoniwa Of The Noisettes

I’m a huge fan of The Noisettes. The lead singer Shingai Shoniwa has both an amazing voice and a killer sense of style. The rest of the band’s (Dan Smith & Jamie Morrison) style is pretty awesome too. I love this set they played for the Nylon Magazine’s staff members during their lunch break. You can see Shingai’s sense of style shining bright in this video. She’s wearing a pair of pretty amazing shoes, that personally I would fall over in.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLl1Zxbl5RI

Wild Young Hearts by thestreetsiknow featuring an opaque hosiery

Repeating Dream Dress, $85 • I Dot You, Babe Tights, $18 • Cri de Coeur Women’s Hannah Snap Bootie, $212 • Melie Bianco S10-79 Tote, $59 • Beaded Chain Link Necklace, Yellow, $60 • Bright Yellow Large Ornate Wood Drop Hoop Earrings, 5.45 GBP

Image Source & Credit: Linked Above & Polyvore

Leila Moss of The Duke Spirit

I’m always listening to tunes that inspire me when I’m writing a fashion post. One of the bands who’s tunes motivate me is The Duke Spirit. I discovered them about 5 yrs ago and since then I’ve been hooked on their pure Rock & Roll sound. I’ve bought every album they’ve put out and I’m super stoked that they have a new one coming out soon. Leila Moss the lead singer of The Duke Spirit does not just sing pure Rock & Roll but she wears it too. She’s definitely my Rock & Roll style icon. I absolutely covet her unique sense of style. The whole band (Luke Ford, Toby Butler & Oliver Betts) in general have a pretty sweet sound and pretty awesome sense of style.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG32thZMIBo

There’s A Fire Starting In My Heart by thestreetsiknow

Name It and Win It: Unwrap Your Imagination Day 5, $88 • Sensational Seam-quin Tights, $35 • Matt & Nat Rheo Stardust Chain Clutch, $185 • Aurélie Bidermann 18-karat gold-dipped cotton-lace ring, $460 • Bangle Set – Black, 34 GBP • Mama Bird Ring, $18 • Noir Jewelry – Bugle Bead Earrings (Black/Gold) – Jewelry, $94 • Melissa Troupe Wedge Vegan Brogues, 68 GBP

Image Source & Credit: Linked above &  Polyvore

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About Moi: Hi I’m Melanie I live in Toronto with my two adorable kitties Mosi & Beanie. I’ve been vegan 9 years and have also worked in fashion as a graphic/textile designer for 9 years. Almost two years ago I started a vegan fashion blog called The Streets I Know. I started this blog out of my love for vegan fashion and my need to share it. My blog and I were recently featured in the fabulous book The Vegan Girls Guide To Life. I’m super excited to now be sharing some of my vegan fashion musings with you here on Chic Vegan. You can also follow my fashion musings & tips on Twitter, Facebook & Pinterest.