Wish You Were Here...Weather Permitting

I know this has turned into a bit of a music blog in the last few days, but I have another band to rave about! Ever since I heard Take Me Out, back when I was in year 10 or something ridiculous, I have been more than a little in love with Franz Ferdinand (the band, not the dead historical figure, obvs).

Their new album is out at the end of August and they have released the video to their first single, Right Action. Check it people!

I know it's typical Franz, a catchy riff, key change and do do doooos BUT I love it! Something to bop along to in the car that's for sure! I just wish that they played in England more nowadays! I saw them in 2009 at Latitude Fest and (apart from the Rolling Stones gig) that was the best I'd ever been too! They were so upbeat, got everyone dancing and were spot on with their music.

Anyway, I'll try and make my next post a bit more fashion based, but I'll see you...weather permitting!

Whoo Whoo...The Rolling Stones

Yesterday I went to see the Rolling Stones at Hyde Park and, my god, they were amazing! (As a warning this post will be full of endless gibbering about how good they were!)

They started the set with a bang of fireworks and Start me up. Jagger swaggered on (had to write it) in a gold embroidered jacket and Keith rocked up with a burberry tartan scarf draped over one shoulder and his trademark hairband. They are literally too cool! I don't know how they did it at their age (they're nearing seventy) but they had boundless energy! Jagger was dancing around, strutting down the catwalk that stuck out the front of the stage into the audience.

Even Mick Taylor joined them on the stage for a song to reminisce his first ever gig with them in 1969 on that very stage - A-M-AZING!

They played my fave song (Bitch-coz love is a bitch. True story) and finished the encore with Satisfaction! I have to say I think that was the best gig I've ever gone to! They played with such energy and enjoyment that it was just fantastic to be there! And it was lovely to have gone with my dad and brother too! My dad saw them in the 70s and thought they were even better now than back then!

But anyway, I'll stop rambling and post an OOTD for yesterday. Excuse the pitchfork in the foreground, I live on a farm if I haven't mentioned!

Sunhat - old

Dress - Topshop

Shoes - Fatface 

Me, Dad and Bro at Hyde Park! 

Mick! 

Start Me Up

Todays the day...I'm off to see the Stones! Yusssss!

Pretty god damn excited! My dad has played their songs in our house since I was a wee one so it's nice that I'm going with him and my brother!

I'll do an outfit post later on, but I'm basically wearing a straw trilby, black and white zodiac dress from Topshop (too cool!) and loafers.

Plus I'm taking my new ostrich bag! Beaautiful! Not exactly rock n roll but it'll fit all my stuff in it!

You can find this lovely bag at Miss Selfridge or click here. 

I'll take lots of pictures! Have a lovely weekend readers! 

How to...dress like The Strypes

While writing an exhibition review for uni the other day, I was listening to Spotify. I had the Radio 1 Playlist on and came across the band, The Strypes!

These guys rock, literally! I'm a big fan of The Stones (going to see them in Hyde Park in July! So excited!), and The Strypes have a similar 60's rhythm and blues vibe. This Irish Quartet have signed to Sir Elton John's Rocket Music management company and are even playing at Glasto. 

But if this isn't impressive enough, these boys haven't even finished high school! The youngest is just 15 years old! I'm predicting big things from them! Their first single Blue Collar Jane is super catchy, check it out here.

Really loving their sixties, mod style. I'd describe it as a cross between The Stones and Oasis, with skinny jeans, blazers, crisp collars and dark sunglasses. 

Here's what to wear to one of their gigs: 

Really hope they'll be playing a gig near me soon!

Have you been listening to any great new bands recently?