Okay, I know the Outfits of the Week have been a little music-centric lately, but I’ve been trying to update my stale playlists and there are just some amazingly inspiring chantreuses. I really like how Janelle Monae, like Patti Smith, has a very calculated and streamlined look. In fact, I’d go so far as to call Monae’s “look” a uniform: tuxedo shirt, oxfords/saddle shoes, tuxedo pants, coifed hair.
View the full Polyvore set here. That tuxedo shirt is a K by Karl Laggerfield for under $100 (as is everything in the set)! I’m a little unsure if Monae would actually where these Kenneth Jay Lane earrings, but they are black and white and add a nice texture to the crisp tuxedo pants and shirt.
Cath and I have a soft spot for Monae not just because she is talented and creative, but her artistic birth happened in Atlanta, and she’s a shortie like us. She’s a five foot powerhouse, and featured in the April 2010 shape issue of American Vogue (see below).
Now, I promise this video of Monae’s latest single will totally make your Monday. And if you get a chance to see her in concert, you should (Big Boi joined her on stage to perform “Tightrope”)! We saw her uber theatrical performance last Tuesday. The best $14 I’ve ever spent.
Let me know what you guys think! And happy Monday!!!!
BEST. VIDEO. EVER. How have I missed this girl? Off to find more of her music now!
I have, admittedly, the worst taste in music so I am so unaware of the whole musical world. however, the Vogue picture is a classic. I have a little French friend who probably looks like that beside me.
i love her look especially with the bow! hope u had a great weekend!
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Whoah, she’s so teeny! Love how she’s got her own style
Ah, happy Monday to you too =)
Oh yes, this chick has genius style.
And so do you! Love your blog.
XOX!
–The Girl at the Atelier’s Closet
This is a great post, I love Janelle Monae’s style (and music) too! She has such presence and personality despite her small stature, she doesn’t even need to deviate from her ‘uniform’ to remain stylish.
I love her style, and saddle shoes have never looked better. Unbelievable that everything in the set is under $100 (the Lagerfeld shirt is $60!). Most, most excellent.
I’m glad the concert was great but not surprised after seeing the video.
Who doesn’t have a crush on Ms. Monae?
Love Janelle Monae! Such a beauty. I do enjoy your link lists below. Will have to check the Chronicle out! Oh and I am so trying to make it to the Diana exhibit as well 🙂
hello lovelies. hope your monday is great! nice post. never heard of this gal- she’s got great style so thanks for sharing!did you understand anything from the video? i definitely think you both should come visit me in either norway or sweden. ok? well thats decided.
id love to hear what you both do on a regular basis- work-study?
take care
xx ediot
Wow I love the monochrome, so clean cut and sophisticated. Her style is so awesome.
Fabulous! She rocks! And her style is awesome! 🙂
Wow! She is amazing the beat is sick and her moves. amazing!! She’s a super cutie. 🙂 How is this the first time I’ve heard of her?! Forgive me, apparently I live under a rock. or in paradise!! hee hee 🙂
Happy Monday sweets!! 🙂
xx Love & Aloha.
p.s. Lar, I finally wore my JPG for Target dress just posted it and I belted it just like you!! 🙂
I just noticed. I use a lot of these >> 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 I love smiling:)
she is totally cute and rocks!
ps i put a post on how to make cake pops! and will be posting a how to for japanese ramen soon!
Her look is so rockabilly. I can’t decide if I like it or not. It’s cool that she’s doing her own thing though.
I love Janelle Monae!
So happy you posted this : )
I just found your blog, I think through Already Pretty, and I’m enjoying it a lot. I had never heard of Janelle Monae, but I love her look, and her dancing, and her video, and that song. Off to Rhapsody to find more!
Thanks.
Thanks for stopping by, STL Mom! We love Sal from Already Pretty- and now we love her even more for sending you our way 😉 So glad you like Janelle as much as we did. If you get the chance to see her in concert- you should!