Posh Victoria

In this edition of Fashmates Recommended, Victoria Beckham set the bar for pop culture fashion while she was known as "Posh Spice" with the Spice Girls.  In the "Wannabe" music video, she wore a classy little black dress that reflected her design style to come.  Victoria went from "Posh Spice" icon to designer icon.

(Vogue)

In this edition of Fashmates Recommended, Posh Victoria is trending.  Consider below -

Fashmates

In snapshot photos by the paparazzi, Victoria comes across as relaxed and casual while reserving formal for special occasions.  I would not necessarily match this look book with Victoria but I would say that in her "Posh Spice" years, she is "so posh" - bold in color, sultry, trendy, and luxe feminine.  Of course, she still remains luxe feminine - posh style or Victoria Beckham style.

With that said,

What's included -

- Sweetheart Fitted Midi Dress

- Tailored Slim Coat

- Refined Pin Leather Pumps

- Women's Red Faux Leather Clutch

- Combination Classic Sunglasses

*The dress is sold out, but the remaining items in the look book are available.  Follow the Fashmates link above should you be curious or interested.

"Posh" was bold in the music industry.  Victoria Beckham is modern and classic in the fashion industry.  In the look book I am recommending, there is a happy medium leading to "Posh Victoria."

With that said,

Play it...Fashmates style

  

Set List Reader's Choice

In this edition of Set List Reader's Choice, your top favorite is:

Monday Blues Spotlight - Ray Charles

Of his many bestowed honors, Ray Charles also had flaws.  In this post though, one of his most well known songs that became an instant noteworthy song will highlight his better years.

"Hit the Road Jack"

Genre considered - R&B

Written by rhythm and blues artist Percy Mayfield

Became famous when recorded by Ray Charles 

Became a Ray Charles signature song

No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

Grammy Award for Best Rhythm and Blues Recording

No. 387 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time

(Wikipedia)

On this Friday, hit the road (and of course play it).

October Spook

 In this edition of October Spook, play it haunting style with the striking tone of AC/DC.

"Back in Black"

Van Halen - "Eruption" ( Eddie Van Halen Guitar Solo) Live In Charlotte,...

Tribute to Eddie Van Halen

 

(Wikipedia)

January 26, 1955 - October 6, 2020

Eddie Van Halen Notes-

No. 1 in Guitar World's The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time (2012)

Musical collaborations with such artists as Gene Simmons, Michael Jackson, Sammy Hagar, Black Sabbath, and more

Van Halen Notes - 

"Jump" No. 1 Pop hit ... Grammy nomination

Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance with Vocals (1992)

56 million album sales in the U.S. alone and 80 million in sales worldwide

13 No. 1 hits on Billboard Mainstream Rock

No. 7 on Top 100 Hard Rock Artists of All Time (VH1)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2007) 

In 1962, the Van Halen family moved from the Netherlands to California.  In 2015, Eddie commented on his notion of the American dream -

"We came here with approximately $50 and a piano, and we didn't speak the language.  Now look where we are.  If that's not the American dream, what is?"

(Wikipedia)

Noteworthy -

1984 Certifications -

- Gold in Finland, France, Japan, and the UK

- Platinum in Germany, Latvia, New Zealand

- 5x Platinum in Canada

- Diamond in the U.S.

(Wikipedia)

Honors and successes for both Eddie Van Halen and Van Halen as a band are profound and could go on for some time.  What is noted in this post are highlights.  

With that said,

Play it, Eddie Van Halen

Autobahn

 

In this edition of Just Another Tuesday, I am briefly reminiscing a Roger Taylor favorite from his Desert Island Discs Vol. 2.

Autobahn (Album)

4th album by German band, Kraftwerk 

Released in November 1974

Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame (2015)

Genres considered - Electronic Pop, Ambient, Kosmische

Certified Silver in the UK

(Wikipedia)

"Autobahn" (Song)

No. 25 on Billboard Hot 100

No. 11 in the UK

No. 12 in Canada and the Netherlands

"Autobahn" only released in the German language

(Wikipedia)

Both the album and the song are inspired by the German Autobahn motorway.  

The Autobahn is well known for having no speed limit for some classes of vehicles.  The advisory, though, is 81 mph. 

The history of the Autobahn dates to the 1930s...

...And this is where I will leave off.

If interested in reading more, follow Wikipedia. 

From "Autobahn" to Autobahn to the Autobahn, 

Just another Tuesday

Kraftwerk- Autobahn