Good am to ya. It's shit outside my window- cloudy and grey and going to storm buckets tonight- not going to be mad at a snow storm though because I've got about an hour left on the very terrific "History of the Eagles" documentary on Showtime. I've just gotten to the bit where Joe Walsh, who was trained to trash hotel rooms by none other than Keith Moon, joins the band and raucous fun ensues.
Truth be told, I've never been a huge Eagles fan. As a young girl who veered towards punk, I was pretty much trained to believe that bands like the Eagles and their soft rock sounds were responsible for everything that was wrong with the 70s, but now that I'm looking back, that whole Linda Ronstadt/Eagles/Jacskon Browne era was pretty outstanding (I always loved Jackson ps). Though musicians like those cats will never inspire me the way the Clash did or say, the 70s Stones, I can still appreciate their mellow and stoney vibes. And man, the story of The Eagles and their epic battles within and without dont disappoint, and their rock and roll tales of debauchery don't either. Life in the fast lane indeed.
There was something about southern Cali in those days- Joni Mitchell and Gram Parsons and peyote fueled trips to Joshua Tree swaddled in Navajo prints and ten gallon hats. The style of that era was pretty spectacular, and a place from which all boho chic is most certainly informed today.
I have to say that Linda Ronstadt (whose version of Desperado makes men everywhere have a moment, no Seinfeld reference intended) was a stone cold fox back in the day. I am OBSESSED with her style from that era (the 80s she got cheesy) and will no doubt be channeling her sunny sexiness come Spring. Her haircut was amazing as well, and I dig the whole unkempt but somehow put together post hippie vibe of her whole look. I'm also posting pics of the Eagles because damn if they didn't look awesome as well. Glenn Frey's gold medallion necklace had me at "on a dark desert highway" and Don Henley's crazy afro thing and aviator sunglass look is pretty stellar. Since I gravitate between fem/masculine silhouettes, I'll be looking to enhance my style profile once this winter stuff ends with a healthy dose of 70s era Eagles. Amazing.
To get the look just go a bit flirty and floral, rock lots of denim, perhaps of the double denimed variety, and get yourself some hoops, stick a flower in your hair, or accessorize with a gold necklace or skinny bracelet. Aviators are a must as is a skinny silhouette for everything (peyote buttons not included). And one of my favorite looks for Spring from Bottega Veneta is the lovely floral dress below, which to me captures the Ronstadt vibe with its vintage appeal and print. Hands down my fav dress for Spring, and one that is sure to be copied in high street stores everywhere.
After watching the runways and being reminded of way too much of a 90s grunge thing (Hedi, I'm not a fan), I found the documentary refreshing and completely inspirational- I adore that breezy California, warm smell of colitas style. Lovely. Cause that's what's up this plenty of room at the hotel California kind of Wednesday in the very UnCali NYC. Al lthe love, and in the long run. XO