Music is getting very electronical lately and I like it a lot. MIA, Gorillaz (have you heard The Fall?) and The Knife are some of my favorite musicians lately. Their songs are full of popish synth and buzzing basslines that make me have to dance.

But sometimes my soul cries out for something with more, well…soul.

The Black Keys have been the object of my latest musical infatuation. Their music is downright bluesy and this song, in particular, is just really sexy to me. I think I’ve listened to it at least eight times in the last two days.

I like to try to read about current trends in the fashion world, whether I intend to apply those trends to my wardrobe or not. Who What Wear’s daily newsletter is one of the best resources I have for quick, up to date overviews of trends and styling tips. Because of them, I’ve had years to warm up to the high-waisted pant trend that’s finally surfacing in major clothing stores. I also know that kitten heels and bare midriffs (with high-waisted pants (…still, yikes)) are on the way in and that skinny jeans, despite their ubiquity, aren’t going anywhere for a while.

HOWEVER. Some of the trends I learn about through my darling newsletters are downright disturbing. The Who What Wear girls aren’t designers, and I don’t blame them for this particular monstrosity…but I really hope I don’t see this recently featured trend take hold.

These “flatforms” have to be some of the ugliest shoes I’ve seen in a long time.

Then again, I said the same thing about high-waisted pants not too long ago…and I’m now on the verge of buying a pair.

Sometimes I shudder to think what my future fashion self will do.