WE LOVE: FOXES

Foxes aka Louisa Rose Allen is a total fox! As well as that she has us dancing around our shops, studio and homes with her new singles accompanied by some wonderfully styled music videos!

Her catchy new singles Youth and Echo show her range and how a strong voice with a great tune can make for one hell of a good catchy pop song! We're not usually big pop fans at COW but Foxes might have changed us. 

We also have a huge style crush! She can pretty much wear any style and it looks great. We're guessing she doesn't normally run round a sequinned body suit like she does so well in the Youth video, but even your regular vintage tee, leather jacket and high-waisted shorts look like something special on her never mind those uber-cute Mickey Mouse Ears!

We highly recommend if you haven't already heard of Foxes you get straight to her YouTube Channel and listen to every single song and dance around while you do so.

If you want to hear more from Foxes make sure to check out the links below and her Instagram which shows just how cute she is in real life! She's not playing over here just yet but we will have to put a bit of sparkle on to go and see her soon.

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SOUNDCLOUD

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ODE TO LOU REED

There is no way you could've missed the tragic news that the legend and inspirational musician Lou Reed passed away on Sunday, at a not so old 71 years of age. We do keep the blog pretty light hearted but with such an inspirational figure no longer with us we had to take a look back at what Lou Reed has achieved, how he changed music and influenced almost every musician around.

From the late 1960's when he fronted The Velvet Underground he made waves and brought a certain movement out of the streets, with friends like Andy Warhol and Patti Smith he was at the heart of creativity. Andy Warhol's art work was featured as the cover of the first album which is still a hugely popular and iconic image. The album caused quite the controversy and was one of the first to bring art, music and fashion together into the mainstream. The album was commercially unsuccessful but created a lifelong fan base for the band and Lou Reed. 

There is a famous quote from Brian Eno saying "that while the Velvet Underground's album only sold 30,000 copies, everyone who bought one of those 30,000 copies started a band."

In 1972 Lou Reed left the band and began a solo career producing albums and collaborating with other artists like David Bowie. His distinctive voice and lyrics of misfits, hustlers and transvestites were still not making it the top of the charts but touching people's lives like no other artist. His honest songwriting and emotional lyrics could make you laugh, cry and want to change your life and no one had ever really had that affect on society before. Even David Bowie said " I had never heard anything quite like it. it was a revelation to me." He released many solo albums including the self titled album Lou Reed, Transformer, Rock N Roll Animal and Sally Can't Dance.

Even if you are not a huge fan of Lou Reed's music there is so much you can take from him and appreciate from his life. With such an open minded approach to music, others, art, love and life he used the heart of the New York City to propel him into everything. This fuelled creativity and a lifestyle that many probably wouldn't be able to keep up with.   

Thanks to Lou Reed many musicians and bands were heavily influenced and went on to begin their own careers, that related to many people of all ages and most likely changed their life too.

Here are some of the songs we couldn't live without.

Transformer

Walk On The Wild Side

Sunday Morning - The Velvet Underground

Sweet Jane

 RIP LOU REED

MARCH 2ND 1942 - OCTOBER 27TH 2013

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NADINE CARINA X WE ARE COW

We have been listening to a lot of the gorgeous Nadine Carina lately. The experimental, pop, folk, twee, easy listening singer originally from Switzerland is now residing in the comfortable claws of Liverpool. Her music is a joy to listen to and each track is a pleasant surprise. Between electro beats and plinky plonky sounds Nadine's accented voice is just the most beautiful instrument.

Nadine came to Sheffield last Saturday for a gig at The Bowery so we asked if she would pop in store, choose out her favourite items and ask her a few questions. She is so nice and agreed and here's what happened.

HI NADINE, THANKS FOR COMING IN AND SPEAKING TO US! HOW ARE YOU?

"Hi, I'm good thanks. Thanks for asking me to come in."

WHAT MADE YOU MOVE TO LIVERPOOL AND HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN THERE?

"I moved to Liverpool about 4 years ago to study Music and I have one year left but will be staying because I love it. There is so much more Art and Music influence to me in England than in general than Switzerland."

WHERE ELSE HAVE YOU PLAYED IN ENGLAND THAT YOU ENJOYED?

"I have played in quite a few places but as well as Liverpool I also love, Leeds, London and Brighton. Brighton is so nice, I love the sea, the beach and all the little lanes. There was lots of people playing live music when I went and it was beautiful."

AS YOU KNOW BECAUSE WE KEEP TWEETING TO YOU, BUT WE LOVE YOUR SONGS AND CAN'T STOP LISTENING, CAN WE EXPECT AN ALBUM SOON?

"I am working on songs now and my EP launches on 18th November so I will see how that goes but I am always writing songs and will continue to and hopefully make an album in the future."

THE LOVE - NADINE CARINA

WHERE CAN PEOPLE COME AND SEE YOU NEXT?

"I will be in Liverpool, London, Leeds and Switzerland next." For more info click here.

YOU HAVE A COOL STYLE AND WEAR A LOT OF VINTAGE ON AND OFF STAGE. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY WEARING A LOT OF?

"I love a lot of colour, tropical and hawaiian prints. I love summer, I love dressing in the sunshine when you can wear what you want. I mostly just wear what is comfortable, a lot of oversized sweaters and t-shirts."

WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE CITY FOR SHOPPING?

"I like to shop everywhere. Obviously London has so much to offer but somewhere like Brighton that has all the independent stores and there's a place in Liverpool called Grand Central that has lots of little shops inside and some really psychedelic which I love."

THANKS NADINE, NOW GO AND RUMMAGE UPSTAIRS AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOUR FAVE ITEMS ARE IN STORE.

"I love so much in here, but I have chosen a tropical shirt, this 80's print tee, denim shorts, an oversized denim jacket and this customised sports jacket. Thanks for today it's been nice and see you at the show!"

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GET THE LOOK: Lorde

Lorde is one of the most popular 16 year olds on the planet right now! With an EP released in March this year and her first album Pure Herione out last week it's hard to miss her tracks when you turn on the radio or a music channel. 

We are loving Lorde because of her realistic view on the world and the music industry from a regular 16 year old. Her single 'Royals' gives you her version of what it's actually like to be a teen and not be able to go to bars, drive around and drinkin' cristal! Her music is catchy and upbeat and makes you want to dance and relax at the same time. 

LORDE- ROYALS

As you know we are big fans of a laid back look and Lorde is proving that you don't need to be flashy to look fancy. With staple tees and knitwear and even styled in some of the biggest fashion magazines in grey marl and soft jerseys. She wears it well with statement hair and a hint of subtle bling but we just love it. All of it! 

Oh.. if only we were that cool at 16! Here is our Get the Look with some of our best casual pieces to dress up and down as you please!

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PLAY LOUD: FKA Twigs

She's caught our eye in the press with her super 90's hair do, decorative earrings and big red lips but after listening to more from FKA Twigs we decided she's not just a pretty face and works that look in with her angelic voice softly drizzled over a mix of electronic and R&B.

The 25 year old originally from Gloucestershire is residing in London but says "she likes to keep herself to herself". This might be how she can pull off an almost sinister sounding song backed up by noises of ticking clocks with bashing cymbals but also make it sound quite pop.
The up-coming star was recently shot for the cover of the Youthful Issue of i-D Magazine and she looks very comfortable as she is not even styled too heavily but just oozes cool!

We will definitely be keeping our eyes and ears out for what she's up to and await an album release! For now though we'll just sit back and chill out to a few of our favourites so far.

FKA TWIGS - ACHE

FKA TWIGS - WATER ME

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Need It.. Get The Look!

You know when you see celebrities, musicians, stylists and models in an outstanding outfit and you just think "OMG I want that please".. Then you read their personal stylist has borrowed it from some mega designer and you think "Well I can't afford that but I can just go (to COW) and find something exactly like that for less"? Well we are going to try and make it easier for you buy showing you how to Get The Look from our favourite guys and gals.

Sometimes in our COW stores you do have to put a little bit more time and effort into searching for a particular item you have in your head but we are all here to make it easier for you. If you are ever in any of our stores and need a little help, please do not be afraid to ask where you can find certain things. All of us are more than happy to help and we know where little treasures are hidden. That's the best bit of the job!

For now COW Birmingham have put together a few of our faves and we are surprised to see how close you can (well no one likes to say it but) copy the style you love! All clothes in the images are available from our Birmingham store but check the links to see if you can find our own selection of Vintage Designers like Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Longchamp, Versace and Moschino

Alexa Chung - TV Presenter, Model, DJ,  Fashion Muse, Total Babe.

  DRESSES

BOYFRIEND JACKET

BOOTS

HANDBAGS

Cara Delevingne - Model, New Girl Around Town, Eyebrows, Total Babe.

FAUX FURS

CROP TOPS

TROUSERS

Rihanna - Musician, Superstar, Total Babe.

BLAZER

BLACK TROUSERS

BRA TOP

Please let us know your favourites and who you want as the next Get The Look!

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