some unholy war

still attempting to recover from the amy winehouse news.
  here is a look back at ms. winehouse at passionista place. 

*rip also to all of those young people in norway who were killed without cause.

besos jenna pearle*

r.i.p amy- tears dry on their own

oh my god!  moments ago i just read the devastating news about amy winehouse's passing.  i am so stunned.  it seems like a week ago, i was reading some stupid article predicting her death like so many of our talented artists at the young age of 27.  i was really annoyed by their insensitivity and arrogance...and now this.  this saddens me so much because i was rooting for this girl.  her music has been such a treasure for me and i was desperately awaiting new material.  i particularly appreciated that she did things on her own terms.  i really don't know what else to say right now.  what a tremendous loss!  more info here   :(

 jenna pearle*

kahlo kraze

apparently, i'm not the only one obsessed with the fabulous frida kahlo.  since i last posted about her the other day, i've come across other odes to frida.  the first one is amy winehouse, of course, paying tribute to the other rebellious talent.  the second is a pic from a spread in mexican vogue where the magazine honors their native artist.  the third is a pic of frida herself.  i recall that i posted another nod to frida several months ago done by the models jaslene (antm winner) and victoria brita.  check it out here (artistic fri-dom).   

besos jenna pearle*

amy's closet

hi guys!  i took a bit of a break but...the bitch is back!!!  that said, there are so many things i've been meaning to share with you.  first off, however, is the amy winehouse collection from amy and fred perry.  i've always thought ms. winehouse was a star when it came to choosing a signature look that best fit her brand.  how original, how retro (a paradox, i know)!  although the pieces i saw didn't meet my high expectations for a winehouse line, there were still great items to work with.  above are a few of the articles i liked most.  what do you guys think of it??  can't wait for more music from this soulful one.

besos jenna pearle*

icons of style

twiggy, bianca jagger, gabrielle "coco" chanel, sofia coppola, rachel zoe, carrie bradshaw, grace jones, brigitte bardot ect...this book is filled with the faces who shaped fashion. its a must for anyone interested in style icons or at the very least strong women.

xoxo jenna pearle*

ps. the author is simone werle

chasing amy

impatiently awaiting amy winehouse's new project. last i heard, the retro songbird had pulled it together quite a bit. i'm happy to hear that because this type of talent would be a shame to waste.

ciao,

jenna pearle*

tune in...peg bundy

who worshipped the legging long before everyone else jumped on board? who was rocking the high beehive hair waaaaaay before you ever even heard of a ms. winehouse? who was a hot desperate housewife sans cooking & cleaning ages before eva longoria? survey says...peggy bundy, the real deal! the faux housewife of chicago shimmied into our hearts and households in the late eighties, teaching us how to redefine the role of the wife. here are a few lessons from the queen p. take notes:

*dress sexy even if your plans only involved general hospital on the couch.

*leopard print is nothing to fear

*embrace and then show off all curves

*most important, it is okay to be vocal (even demanding) about your sexual needs. no need to be coy.

i heart u so much, peggy bundy. we owe you. i salute you for being tired of toning it down...

xoxo jenna pearle  http://theposhbrownboutique.bigcartel.com/

introducing amy winehouse

say what you want about amy winehouse. however, you must admit she possesses talent and personal style (whether or not you agree with it). her signature look does not need much explanation. i'll offer you the essentials and let you all discuss among your pretty selves.

ingredients:

one natty beehive

loads of thick black eyeliner (cat formation)

white undershirts (less politically correct term-wifebeater)
skinny jeans in dark denim

ballet flats- the dirtier the better

retro mini dresses

messy red lipstick

i could care less attitude

a bottle of jack daniels (just kidding)

you kitties know i'm no good, jenna pearle