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… Prom Appropriate? It’s prom season kids! Do you have a date yet? Whether you’re gearing up for the big night, or just want to pretend you’re 16 again, we’ve put together the perfect party outfit. We’re huge fans of peplum-anything, and the dramatic flower-like look of a peplum hem is a surefire way to make a statement on your special night. {Our fave part of this Camilla and Marc number: the subtle magenta piping!} Add some tough metallic luxe accents with a shiny gold collar-cuff necklace by MONA ASSEMI, and layered gold chains from Lindsay Vallan. Round out your look with a magenta lip, pink colorblocked Dannijo cuff, and sleek gold box clutch. Trust us—no one will be calling you Josie Grossie : )

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Frankie Rose “Interstellar”

…Frankie Rose (@missfrankierose)?  Style Etoile has been listening to Frankie Rose for a while now—she has been a member of Vivian Girls, Crystal Stilts, and Dum Dum Girls, but we never realized what a musical powerhouse she was on her own.  Even when she formed Frankie Rose and the Outs, we were never gobsmacked by her sound.  Well, consider us godsmacked now.  Frankie Rose’s February release Interstellar is ethereal, synthy, beautiful, and moody, and reminds us of The Cure in all of the right ways.  But not just The Cure—we hear M83, Air, and even a little Portishead in here.  Frankie Rose has finally found her niche, and after seeing her performance at Mercury Lounge on the 5th, we think it’s safe to say she’s here to stay…

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Porcelain Raft “Unless You Speak From Your Heart”

…Porcelain Raft (@porcelainraft)?  Style Etoile loves M83.  In fact, “love” doesn’t really even do justice to the feelings we have for the genius that is Anthony Gonzalez.  And so when M83 chooses a band to open for their European tour, we pay attention—this is how we came across Porcelain Raft.  Porcelain Raft is Mauro Remiddi and his debut album Strange Weekend is a gooey, sexy, blissed-out trip from start to finish.  This is music that you listen to on a fuzzy, sunny afternoon while falling in love.  Porcelain Raft pairs haunting vocals with romantic electronica in a way that is reminiscent of M83 and Beach House, but with a sound that is uniquely his own.

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Fixers “Another Lost Apache”

…Fixers (@fixerstheband)?  Summer anthem alert!  The days are getting longer and warmer, and with the change in weather comes the inevitable influx of songs that we will come to associate with the summer of 2012.  Today we present the first of such tracks.  “Another Lost Apache” is a hook-y, pop-y, funky track from Fixers’ upcoming album We’ll Be On The Moon.  Style Etoile caught the Oxford quartet at Mercury Lounge a couple of weeks ago and they are definitely getting us excited for summer—think Two Door Cinema Club meets fun. and you can understand why listening to their music can “fix” just about anything.  Ba-dum-bum.

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Kith & Kell “Wilderness King”

…Kith & Kell (@kithandkell)?  Kith & Kell is Kellen Malloy and his music is like a breath of fresh air.  Malloy is making first rate neo-folk music—blending traditional folk components (banjos, fiddles, you-name-it) with oh-so-smooth synth.  The music is energetic yet intensely calming, and we were hooked with the first listen.  Kith & Kell’s Wilderness King EP is out May 1st, but you can take a listen to it now on his bandcamp.  You’re welcome.

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…Almost Famous Threads? It’s week two of Coachella and all of the amateurs have taken their shuttles home. If you’ve still got what it takes, get into the groove with these Almost Famous-inspired threads. We’ve got the remedy if you’re down with the funk: start with a wild zebra print tee, throw on a grungy studded vest, and wow the crowd in this  insane blue sequin jacket by IRO. Complete the boho-chic look with spray-laced chucks and green python sunnies.  Are you feeling almost famous yet? We certainly are. We hope we’ve inspired your camera-worthy outfit, and we’ll see you in the rumble tents!

                                   

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Lower Dens “Brains”

…Lower Dens (@lowerdens)?  Style Etoile had to go back through all of our posts to make sure we really hadn’t blogged about Lower Dens.  How is that possible?  Oh well, better late than never.  The above stunner, “Brains”, is the first single off the band’s second album (Nootropics, out May 1st), and if it is any indication, we are in for a real treat.  The Baltimore crew, lead by Jana Hunter, makes cerebral, intense, hypnotic, dream-pop, and Style Etoile can’t get enough of it.  We are still recovering from the mind-explosion that was their SXSW show and you better believe we will be front row center at their May 1st Mercury Lounge gig—do yourself a favor and join us…

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...Heavy Metal? As many of you already know, we are prone to mixing our heavy metals. Shine like a true style star in these killer gold sequined shorts by Nonoo, a silver collar necklace by New York based designer Mona Assemi, and exclusive gold spray-laced chucks from WGACA. Keep cool in Jonathan Simkhai’s breezy striped racer tank, and complete your ensemble with this season’s summer staple: the baseball jacket. We are loving this casual-chic suede-and-leather option by Jonathan Simkhai.

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…Tropical Punch? We think it’s safe to say that concert season is about to kick-off in a major way. With Coachella around the corner, we’ve been gearing up for ferris wheels, overpriced pizza, margarita bars, and insanely warm weather. So let’s pack up our luggage and get rocker-chic ready!

Work your festival-ready look with punchy prints and a cherry lush lip. A pineapple print collar is playful and fun while leather shorts add the perfect dose of edge. Take your outfit to the next level with the IRO Clay tee — ripped in all the right places. Style Tip: round out the look with beach-y waves and a psychedelic headpiece worn across your forehead like a true hippie. And we know that no concert outfit is complete until you’re dripping in swag—make your look the main attraction with a thin wrap necklace, an assortment of cuffs and bangles, and you’re ready to rock.

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…Our Coachella Picks?  Style Etoile doesn’t give our recs until the schedule is posted, but we are just way too excited this year to wait.  So without further ado, here are our Coachella 2012 must-sees…

 Friday: Black Keys, Explosions in the Sky, M83, the Horrors, Neon Indian, Givers, EMA, Abe Vigoda

 

Saturday: Radiohead, Bon Iver, Miike Snow, Azaelia Banks, the Head and the Heart, the Big Pink, We Were Promised Jetpacks, We Are Augustines,

 

Sunday: Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg, Beirut, Modeselektor, Gotye, Band of Skulls, Metronomy, Wild Beasts, Gardens & Villa

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