There are a lot of outside influences that can affect the way we dress.  I’d say one of the biggest things is music.  I love, no really, I love music and in many ways, music is always intertwined with my life.   Music and fashion for me, can easily go together as a confluence of style and self-expression as in my opinion.  The type of music that I listen to influences my style choices and my style choices impact the type of music that I’m in the mood for, respectively.

Lately I’ve been listening to a lot of soft, soulful music, with a bit of “offbeat” thrown in: Aretha Franklin, Sia, Janelle Monae, Feist and old Lauryn Hill come to mind.  Some of the songs are heavy and dark; which is  kind of how I imagine a fall mood would be.    Here are three  songs that have influenced my style and three Polyvore sets that I think pairs perfectly with them:

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Nina Simone “Sinnerman” is one of my favorite songs of all time.   Ms. Simone’s deep voice is so highly emotional and brings me into a trance whenever I hear it.

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Yeah Yeah Yeahs “Heads Will Roll”.   This song always makes me want to get out of my seat and dance.   It’s perfect to listen to if you’re getting ready to go out for a night of clubbing or drinks with the friends.  Pure fun.

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Colleagues introduced me to this song last year and I haven’t stopped playing it since.  The bittersweet nature of this torch song gets to me every  time.   I love listening to this song with a glass of wine and while I’m putting on my makeup or getting ready to put on my most dressy outfits.  I always feel like there is a romantic element to my outfits whenever I listen to this song while getting dressed.