Janis Joplin: The hippie queen.

Janis Joplin's style caught my eye from the very beginning. I love how she was so free and used to wear what she wanted, she was not scared to look different and I guess that's the attitude that makes me think of her as a fashion icon. She was all about long beaded necklaces, crafty belts, lots of bangles and round sunglasses (bigger than the ones John Lennon popularized back in the 60s). I know it's kind of ironic I've made one of those "Get the look" posts, because most of the stuff she wore was homemade, but I couldn't help myself and did this collage (which, by the way, took me a couple of hours to be ready).

Ten reasons to love Forever21

1. Harem jumpsuit | Sould out*
2. Dolly Fringe Vest | $24.80
3. Long Drawstring Hem Cardigan | $22.80
4. Cross & Coin Necklace | $10.80
5. Rainbow Stitch Knit Pant | $7.99
6. Strapless Floral Linen Dress | $24.80
7. H81 Marlie Sweater Vest | $10.99
8. The Beatles Tee | $15.80
9. Sequined Crochet Net Beret | $6.80
10. Floral Sweater Top | $22.80

PS. Yesterday (28th) was my mom's birthday so I haven't had the time to read all of your posts and comment, I'm sorry about that, I'll probably do some commenting back today (but later, it's almost 00.15 AM here) :)

(* )I'm sorry to post something it's already sold out, I made the collage a couple weeks ago when it was still featured on the forever21 website.

I bought something.

Remember my post on penny loafers, anyone? So guess who found the perfect pair the other day? Yeah, it's me I'm talking about. Duh. They were on sale, for $10 and being the only pair of penny loafers laying lonely in the shop (and shockingly in my size, thing that almost never happens to me as I don't usually get lucky with sizes on sales!), it was meant to be, these beauties' destiny (if you don't believe in that stuff, honestly, me neither, I'm just trying to emphasize my dramatism) was being mine until the end of its days. I've worn them a couple times already, but didn't take pictures. Instead, I made a couple experiments on Polyvore yesterday/today on how I'm planning to wear them for fall/spring (of course that, in real life, the outcome will be in a little cheaper version, Polyvore is full of clothes that I, a 18-year-old student, could never afford by myself).

Por aishaa on Polyvore.com

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Thanks for the comments on the previous post (which I'll be gladly returning as soon as possible). It was really I post I enjoyed much writing and collecting pictures for. The success the post on hippies had, encourages me to talk more about subcultures, which is a topic I've been exploring and interested in for a long time. Expect more on that, then (;

The hippie look as it was in the mid 60s.

The hippie subculture started on the US in the 60s. It was a youth movement whose main philosophy was being free, therefore their beliefs included beings against the Vietnam war, prejudices of that time like racism or gender differences and political/social orthodoxy. As popular as it got, it influenced music, art and, of course, fashion. The 60s hippies' style had a more interesting background than most people think it had. As these people used to be against consumerism, they would rather buy their stuff in second hand stores or make their clothes themselves. Psychedelic tees/shirts, tie-dyed pieces, headbands/headscarves and long necklaces are some of the stuff we're about to see on these pictures. Everything they wore looks original and natural to me. The long messy hair, the women with almost no make-up (or no make-up at all) and still so beautiful. I've compiled all these pictures from various sites (most of them are from the 69 Woodstock music festival), enjoy!

(Notice: John's bag and Janis' dress)

(Notice: Skinny headband)

(Notice: a bunch of long necklaces)

UO Trends

Racerback tops, CUTE high-waisted printed skirts (that look a lot like painted canvas), leather pieces & strappy sandals. Besides telling you I love every single piece on this post, that I'm feeling better and that I'll be returning comments today at night... I have nothing else to add right now.