Stu-Stu-Studio
There’s a bit of a different dialogue happening here today, but FIRST, let me take a selfie talk about style and such.
I won’t go into too much detail here, as we’ve talked about my feelings toward all-white ensembles. There’s so easy — especially when paired with a pop of ruby-red. And when have I ever needed an excuse to wear these red shoes?
Back to today’s dialogue: What are you listening to? Yes, you. And at this very moment.
I’ll go: The hum of my broken air conditioner and my elder next-door neighbor working in his at-home meth lab. (I’m, like, 90% sure that’s what it is. I would say I hope he doesn’t have Internet, but his wi-fi password is Bre8kingBad and HEY, dick, it’s not the name of your network you want to be case-sensitive.)
Ahem.
Usually, though, I’m listening to music.
The Sound of Meth situation is only because I just walked in the door from SoulCycle, a cycling class that I love because it mutes my anxious mind with 45-minutes of heart-pounding beats. And the fact that my ears are still ringing. (Though this could also be due to that little music festival bender in Chicago… Any of you a doctor?)
I love music. I love it so much.
In fact, I never ever leave my apartment without access to it. Whether I’m walking, writing, working, cabbing – even sleeping — I’m one of those obnoxious, sorry-can’t-hear-you people who constantly has her over-the-ear noise-canceling bits of heaven/Beats headphones on blast.
Music is actually a very significant cornerstone of my life. I don’t talk about it much on corals cognacs because I wasn’t sure if you, too, loved music; hence the different dialogue we’re trying today.
A lot of people ask me where I source inspiration for c c – be it for styling, writing, public speaking, and so on.
The honest answer is that a lot of my inspiration stems from music. Some days it’s a specific artist, beat or lyric, but mainly, it’s the fact that music allows my mind to whiteboard and to wander. Especially when I’m writing.
That said, I realized recently that I don’t often (or ever, really) share with you what I’m listening to. I’m off those noisy meth lab beats, by the way.
At the moment, it’s a mix of these sounds (which are also embedded below). I could go on and on and on about how good each they are, but I won’t. This is a safe place currently reserved for style and satire and laughing at all the weird-ass situations I tend to get myself in….
…And, of course, to stare at porn/shoes like these.
*Wearing: Zara lace top (similar/on sale), Gap jeans, Alice Olivia pumps (also styled here and here), Ecco tote (also styled here), Beats by Dre studio headphones (I use these for running/at the gym) | *Beauty: NARS matte lip pencil in Dragon Girl, NARS blush in Love Joy, Benefit Gimme Brow
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If you’re still reading, you must be like me: The right soundtrack can just set the tone for your day. Soundcloud is my go-to, and the songs I’ve had on repeat this month are embedded below.
If you’d like me to start sharing more about the music I’m listening to — or anything lifestyle-focused in general — feel free to comment below or tweet me. I’ll find a way to work it into my content based on popular demand (or lack there-of).
In the interim, here’s a few songs to help kick off your weekend.
And don’t worry, I always, always love your comments about my shoes, too. Sound off… (See what I did there?)
Have a great weekend! I’m heading out east with C.Wonder today; you can join me here. x, Hallie
