The Book of Style

Inspired by Music

The weather is warming up and that's making me think of some of my favorite artists who might be playing concerts this summer. Here are a few outfits I wouldn't mind wearing to see Kendrick Lamar, Orion Rigel Dommisse, Cold Specks, or Best Coast or mind wearing while I'm just running errands and listening to their music.

I'm Real, I'm Real, I'm Really Really Real... by thebookofstyle featuring anna sui cosmetics

Just Female , $45 / Crop tank, $48 / Lace shapewear, $31 / Black jewelry / Miss Selfridge silver bangle / Anna Sui cosmetic

A Faceless Death by thebookofstyle featuring alexander wang backpack

Alexander Wang backpack, $585 / Eddie Borgo costume jewellery, $200 / Betsey Johnson / GOLDEN GOOSE Sneakers

Holland by thebookofstyle featuring a gold chain bracelet

Marc by Marc Jacobs faded jeans, $270 / mae ankle wrap heels / Madewell gold chain bracelet / ZIIO bangle jewelry, $305 / Jolita Jewellery skull stud earrings / Plastic jewelry / Cowgirl jewelry

Crazy For You, Baby by thebookofstyle featuring a studded backpack

Vegan shoes, $46 / Steve Madden studded backpack / Aurora Bread Basket / Super Bowl Snacks / Château Cheval Blanc 1996, $975

Poetic Justice by thebookofstyle featuring a lace cami

Therapy lace cami, $5.00 / Skirt, $180 / White lace flat / Vintage bridal jewelry / Dangle earrings / Star bracelet / Topshop / Alkemie / Silver ring / Body jewellery

Goths Surviving Summer 2013

Goths Surviving Summer 2013 by thebookofstyle featuring peacock earrings

AllSaints lace dress, $41 / Jeremy Laing tank dress / Velvet top, $29 / Sweater, $130 / Billabong / Ann Demeulemeester / Maison Martin Margiela , $555 / Jenni Kayne pointy toe shoes / Christopher Kane leather handbag / Peacock earrings / Ralph Lauren Home Delevan Leather and Twill Trunk - Black, $1,980 / Girls tops, dresses, skirts and pants. Go figure! - Cotton On, $34 / Large Emergency Bag

What to Wear to an Indie Concert?

"I'm going to see an indie band at a very small venue and I need to be comfortable but sexy and cool. I'm a size 14, so I'm not going to be rocking a pair of skinny jeans. I'd like to wear something v-neck on top, I think. I'm absolutely clueless about what to wear."

You might want to reconsider the ban on skinny jeans; being a size 14 doesn't mean you can't wear them. Depending on your figure, skinny jeans can actually look great on plus sized women and can give us a slimmer look than flared, boot-cut do. A good compromise if you're still not comfortable in the skinnies, are straight-legged jeans. Like any other style of jeans, just make sure you get a good fit.

As for everything else? The goal is to balance looking good and being comfortable. As good as you may look in 4-inch heels, that's not exactly the best way have fun at concert, especially when there might be time spent in lines, dancing in front of the stage, or even outdoors. I recommend flats (with good support), low platforms, and for the occasions that just demand, it a low heel, will at least ensure that your tears are from the music and not the pain in your feet.

Sisters by thebookofstyle featuring mid-rise jeans

Denim jacket / Ksubi denim skirt / Paige Denim mid-rise jeans / Velcro strap shoes / MTNG maryjane shoes / DC Shoes shoulder bag / Shaun Leane , $400 / Polýpous Plugs / 8g - 00g / Made to Order

Today Is Like Any Other Day by avelloahavah featuring lucky brand earrings

Old Navy chambray shirt dress / Leather tennis shoes / Betsey Johnson betsey johnson / Lucky Brand earrings / Monsoon heart jewelry, $3.83 / Knit shawl / Bags - CafePress United Kingdom, $19

Untitled #826 by thebookofstyle featuring triangle earrings

Sweater / Jeffrey Campbell shoes / American Apparel / Bijules / Maria Black , $145 / Citrine By The Stones triangle earrings / Lane Bryant: Black Jegging