And What Do We Put On Our Heads? Pt. I

So during our first rehearsal we tried to come up with a few things that would set us apart aesthetically from what we have seen around as of late. We talked about the certain qualities our own personal styles held and how we could bring them all together to form some sort of cohesion...essentially defining us as a unit - not just a bunch of hot girls with 'tude.

Just a recap:
~ Paige: FUNK.
Parliament Funkadelic - glamour - disco

~ Amanda: CLASSIC.
Vintage aesthetic, 20s, 30s, 40s feeling - slight androgyny - polished look that speaks
maturity.

~ Mojo: PSYPHY.
Neon colors - re appropriation of old school motifs - edgy...almost bordering macabe
despite the color - utilization of couture styled elements/props that seem larger than
life.

~ K-Doll: INDIVIDUALITY.
Room for each of us to be who we are, despite wearing similar designs.

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What I thought was pretty wicked here was that on the surface, it seems as if none of these things go together. Much like the difference in our dance trainings. However, upon closer inspection - we already own the elements and the smarts to create a bomb mash-up.

Between the over the top way we don ourselves to party -- to the way we alter everyday apparel to simultaneously look polished and performance ready...I feel that we're already well on our way to creating something of a masterpiece collection.

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ALSO

Taking a closer look at Amanda's ideas on the classic aesthetic - it seems as if we're right on time! Capturing the essence of the prohibition era - the spirit that came out of the Great Depression - seems like it makes all too much sense, seeing as how we're currently in a bit of an economic fall-out and a shift in thinking...our generation returning to the ways of busking and traveling performance entities.

I feel like this motif gives us plenty of leeway because in many ways it also encompasses the "speakeasy" vibe, organized crime, whiskey and pearls...and if we wanna get totally carny about it...the dustbowl chic vibe as well.

What do we call this?
Urban Contemporary? Gypsy Funk? TommyGunn Royale?
Doesn't Matter - without further adieu, I give you the goods!