The Sea & Louis Vuitton

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So my latest obsession has been Corinne Bailey Rae—just look at my last.fm as evidence. Not only is she a great musician, but she’s also a great style icon.

Corinne Bailey Rae’s (CBR) latest album, The Sea, is a big leap from her debut album, which was mostly feel-good, almost poppy music. The Sea, however, is a little more melancholy; it was written in response to her husband’s death after all. In The Sea we see CBR go back to jazz and soul in a beautiful attempt to embrace hardship. I’m impressed that she keeps her signature smile on through tracks like Are You Here and The Sea. According to the New York Times, when she performed The Sea at a show, the crowd gave a murmur of “we’ve got your back”. But then there’s tracks like Paris Nights/ New York Mornings and Closer that are so lighthearted (and feminine, let’s be real) that you can’t help but feel happy that she’s coping well.

Like I said earlier, CBR’s also becoming one of my favorite style icons. Pictured above, is CBR before the Luis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week. Whether she’s wearing a cotton sundress or a slinkly Alexander McQueen strapless jumper, she always looks impeccable. Since the second album, her style has become, I don’t want to say older, but more refined with an edge. And the new grown out locks are nothing short of badass. I’m excited to see what she wears on her tour along with what she wears for swankier performances—hopefully she’ll get to play the Grammys again (remember her amazing performance with John Mayer and John Legend a few years ago???). I really hope she’ll be playing Austin City Limits this year so I can personally report on her style.

Speaking of ACL fest, I’ll also be doing a special on festival style that weekend, so keep your eyes pealed for it!

Till Next Time,

Sati

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