Things start splitting at the seams

I've always thought I should have been born in a different time. The 1930's or 1940's perhaps. I love all that glamour. The curled hair, red lipstick, pale skin is such a classic look.

I can only imagine what people will think of the trends of the 2000's.

Leggings that cut off half-way down your calf.

Rip offs of the 80's, and anyone who was there the first time knows it wasn't even a good idea then.

The skinniest of jeans, so skinny that they've reached a new level and become infused with leggings to become 'jeggings', I nearly threw up in my mouth just typing that word.

Ed Hardy and various oh so witty slogan t-shirts. If I see 'If found please return to the pub' on one more boys chest I think I may scream.

Velour tracksuits with phrases such as 'Juicy,' 'Bad Gal,' 'Sexy,' and 'Delicious,' written across ones bottom. Classy? I think not.

Uggs, sheep on your feet.

I'm beginning to think that Lady Gaga may be the Twiggy of the 2000's. Better her than Xtina's crotchless leathers or a WAG.

To die by your side well, the pleasure, the privilege is mine

So I was going to dedicate two posts to music however, upon trying to create the 'music peeps I think will be big in 2010 and so forth' I realised that I cannot possibly predict such a thing.

I mean, there could be musical prodigies in the making who have not yet realised that they are in fact musical prodigies and, for the most part are currently concerned with, homework and hitting puberty and getting bullied and having their first kiss all so that they can write deeply soul-searching songs that will no doubt influence the decade of 2010.

So, for now, I'll let them get on with it and instead I give you one post of music which influenced the 00's and that which I believe has the ability to continue to influence the 10's.

2000

Bloc Party

Quality music which I personally, believe has staying power. Unfortunately, their record company didn't and it would seem Bloc Party will be no more. (For the forseeable future anyway)

Coldplay

Personally, not a fan. Whiny and pretentious in my opinion and yet, I can't deny that they played their part in defining the 00's musically. Hate them nonetheless.

The Killers

Started the decade in an amazing fashion. Mr Brightside a tune of timeless quality. Unfortunately, their success began to deteriorate towards the end. A revival could be on the cards for this decade, I wouldn't put money on that though.

Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Big in the early 90's, even bigger in the early 00's. Pure magic and then they disappeared. Come back! (That's directed at you Frusciante)

The White Stripes

Elephant was a decent album but, with the absence of Meg I think the band will remain in the 00's. Hopefully, Jack and either The Raconteurs or Dead Weather can keep the music alive. (God, that is a terribly cheesy sentence)

Damien Rice

Where'd you go? Soulful, acoustic, beautiful. Stop letting Lisa Hannigan fill the void and release another album before it's too late Damo.

Ok, those bands are pretty much left behind in the 00's. Well, maybe not Coldplay but, we live in hope.

2010

Arctic Monkeys

Everyone loved them, Alex let his hair grow out and then everything changed, the music remained at it's unparalleled standard of brilliance. The lyrics man, the freakin' lyrics.

Mumford and Sons

Personal favourite. Only came into focus towards the end of 09 and hopefully they are a herald of great music set to grace Ear Candy lists into 2010.

Bon Iver

Formed in 06. Album is called For Emma, naturally this curries certain favour when compiling this post. I like things with my name on.

Florence and the Machine

Much internal deliberating over whether or not to include Ms Welch. I fear that there is the potential to go in the same vein as The Killers, and start off with phenomenal success only to fail to live up. However, love conquers all and thus, she made the cut.

Editors

Big in 00's and with a new album in the process of development I can only imagine they will continue in their success. Remind me of a modern day Smiths, which is quite an accomplishment. Although, I'm sure many would disagree with me on such a comparison.

The XX

Going to absolutely take off in the next while, so soon that it has already started. Amazing band.

Two Door Cinema Club

You may have not heard of them yet, but u shall. Incredible.

There are a million more but, hope you find something new anyway!

Enjoy!

Suckle on the hope in lite brassiere

Happy New Year my darlings!

Thought I'd use my first few posts of the new year to commemorate those who have really impacted the style and musical output of the last decade, and those I hope will come into focus in 2010.

Firstly we're going to have a look at the stylistas of a decade that I will not refer to with that horrible media word that has been fashioned for the year 2000-2009. Blah. Anyway...

2000's - Style

Emma Watson

I can't help it her dress from the rainy Harry Potter première in London began an infatuation that shows no sign of going anywhere.

Kate Moss

Queen of the catwalk, queen of the models, queen of trends- style queen.

Alexa Chung

I love her. Was once told by someone that I remind them of her. Made my year. The Mulberry Alexa bag has a place on my wishlist, I want it more than the Ostrich Bayswater!

Sienna Miller

She beat the designers in her trend-setting ways. Takes a true fashion wonder to do that. Oh and Twenty8Twelve is, in my opinion, one of the most credible celebrity fashion labels due to its association with Ms Miller.

The Olsens

Not loved by all but, credible in the fashion world and iconic to me!

The Gossip Girls

All the designer clobber one could dream of. Four girls with completely different style, all the drama you could want. It's Chanel bags at dawn, love it.

The Sex and the City ladies.

As above, just replace 'drama' with 'melodrama' and 'Chanel handbags at dawn' with 'Manolo Blahniks all day long'

Victoria Beckham

Classy bird, I shake my head in pity at those who determine Posh Spice a chav. Pur-lease she's Jackie O with more embellishment. I allow a lapse of judgement on the Burberry hats and his and hers outfits all was forgiven with her new line. Uh-mazing.

Rachel Zoe

There is scarcely a look in hollywood that doesn't have a little of the Rachel Zoe magic behind it. Ledgebag.

The MTV generation of reality tv girls

Lauren, Whitney, Olivia &co. Unfortunately can't include Stephanie Pratt, Audrina Patridge, Kristen Cavallari, Heidi Montag, Lo Bowsworth or Stacey and Roxy. No offense intended you just didn't make the cut, close though...not really.

Nicole Richie

A champion of Rachel Zoe and the size Zero movement. Thankfully now she has had a couple of babies and is looking a little healthier these times. Her House of Harlow range is to die for. I love, love, love it. She has that free and effortless style that seems to be trickier to achieve than it looks but, the lovely Nicole attains it spectacularly. Also, she looks gorgeous while pregnant and not in that oh so fake 'you're glooowing' kind of way, like literally hot. Fair play.

That's it for now, pretty good decade fashion wise. My Trilby hat off to you ladies.

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