Marina & the Diamonds is another one I am completely obsessed with. Her new look with sophomore album,
Electra Heart, made me fall hard and press the repeat button on all her songs. When she first came out with
The Family Jewels, she was a punchy black haired beauty with quirk and edge. Her songs focused on personal critique of commercialism and modern values in society.
She followed up with
Electra Heart and debuted a new look as a bottle blond
Valley of the Dolls-esque belle (now her hair is back to black). Although her sound is more pop and electronic, Marina still expresses her thoughts on the emptiness and facade occurring in society today by creating this merciless and seductive diva, who is actually very vulnerable inside.
Electra also has more love songs than her first album and I love love songs. They're actually more like break-up songs, which I am also not complaining about.
I decided to try a little bit of thematic dressing with this outfit. Her latest single and music video, "How To Be A Heartbreaker," has Marina in black patent leather ensembles with a sweet ribbon in her hair. She looks sexy and pretty, yet edgy and tough: a girl you don't want to mess with. As someone who never says no to the leather trend, I am obsessed with all her looks in this video. So, I had to take on the challenge to channel my inner Marina.
Top: American Apparel, Jacket: Joie, Skirt: Furor Moda (You can get it HERE), Shoes: Dolce Vita, Headband: Primark
Style tip: Leather is not just for domimatrix ladies. Leather can chic-up a boring outfit and it's perfectly appropriate for the fall/winter season. If you're feeling edgy, don't be afraid to layer leather. Just use your editing eye and make sure it's the right amount of it and the right type of clothing. Wear tights if you're wearing a short skirt, don't pair it with a studded leather crop top, don't wear too many accessories with it, etc. For example, a leather top paired with paneled leather trousers with a statement necklace alone would be perfect.
Just use your noodle. If you think you look like you're about to be in Rihanna's "S&M" video, maybe you should change because instead you should be looking like a model off duty. To soften the look add a feminine hair accessory as Marina did with a pink hair ribbon. And remember, "Wear your heart on your cheek." X
