some people think little girls should be seen and not heard...
Well, if there are two things that continually inspire us, its music and old movies. Both of us grew up with older relatives who were strong influences in the cultural department. No Debbie Gibson, Tiffany, or any other pop-princess-y type music allowed. We are children of the '80's and early '90's, so during our teenage years (and still) we lean toward the more, eh, let's say punk rock, anti-establishment area of music. There is nothing quite like being a 16-year-old girl and having the women of rock to inspire and kick our asses into redefining what is feminine. Or watching Katherine Hepburn reject the dresses-only girly club. Sure, some old movies tend to exaggerate the woman's 'role' in life, but DAMN they had style, and there were certainly a handful of ball-busting chicks back then. Strong, smart, and fiercely, trail-blazing independent women; they shaped us. (that includes our moms/sisters/friends/etc.)
We decided to feature from time to time a style section that highlights music and film influences. There are definitely some classic style icons of both music and movies, but we want to focus on the less popular ones. The odd-balls that perhaps don't end up on the pages of Vogue.
First up: X-Ray Spex
Probably known best for their song "Oh Bondage, Up Yours!". When Poly Styrene got dressed, she probably didn't consider herself to be a style icon. But oh, was it great to see a woman wearing mini skirts and helmets, with dark curly hair and braces, screeching into a microphone. There was a dichotomy between the ultra-fem and masculine black leather, quirky meets conservative meets sexy. She was unique and gritty.
