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On Sunday morning came the news-one of the most talented and original singer-songwriters of our time was dead.
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The news is already a long time coming: because her first album was released, Amy has lived her life in the public interest, and her self-destructive lifestyle the subject of gossip and a large amount of media attention. Like many, I heard of its tawdry reputation long before I heard her music.
It was when my book writing in a cafe Castlemaine in February 2008 that I have a few bars of Chorus caught. I literally ran to the nearest record shop and – out of breath-two words "Amy winehouse" said. The Assistant silently gave me a copy of "back to black" and it is not my daily playlist since left.
I love her music and wish that somehow she could have found the strength and support for the fight of her demons and her addiction to combat. There was something about Amy people's history that really goat. I understand the not free, but you don't need me to point out that they are on the receiving end of huge quantities of venom.
Hard to believe, for a young woman who wanted nothing more than to write and sing of her music, and life how she wished to live, but that was. They didn't hurt anyone if I know that much, but still she was hunted. I can't even begin to imagine how that felt, especially for someone who was so sensitive-Amy explains her heart and soul for us in her music. Almost every song contains the word "tears", there is so much fear in there.
Amy and her music really hit me-I would like to express my feelings to share with you about this amazing woman, but it is a sad reality when I notice that I invite more vitriol, more of the Amy-haters to tell me how I'm wrong. Please, don't. This is my blog, and while I don't expect you agree with me that, I would appreciate if you could me and Amy, treat with respect.
So-on the good stuff-you know about Amy, her life and her music but have you thought about her style? Miss Winehouse burst on the scene with that rarest and most valuable of qualities-originality. Her look borrowed heavily from the early ' 60s girl groups like the Ronettes with heavy winged eyeliner, pale lips, big Beehive bouffant hair, but she made it her own with a modern update.
The Ronettes-image found here.
Her clothes were pure Bad Girl – some were a twist on the 1950s with pencil skirts and stilettos, ballet flats, wide cinching belts, denim cutoff shorts and strappy tops, or a mod look of the 1960s with Fred Perry knitted tops and jeans. Some were more ' 70s or ' 80s polyester, falling off a shoulder Flashdance style. They successfully updated vintage cans and made them look fresh and new. Her look was simple and sexy, a bit too Frisky on time – reveal meat despite the inclement English weather.
Notable was how strong and consistent hairstyle was – today it is common for singers to change their appearance ala Madonna, in an attempt to remain relevant but Amy had a look and they stuck with it. It is very recognizable and iconic – making it a very simple look to imitate, all you need is the great dark haircut, the winged eyeliner, towering high heels and a skimpy outfit.
She was consistently because Amy the real deal, authentic to the core. The genuine article in this world of counterfeit goods and manufactured pop stars.
So Amy and had her look over at the world of fashion – which, let's be honest, is always looking for something new and exciting – she licked it.
Amy achieved something incredibly rare: they dragged us almost single-handedly from the 90s Jennifer Aniston with our flat, straight hairs. Her penchant for big hair is still reverberating and will do for some time. She is the reason that I can wear my big ' 40s rolls a few centimeters above my head and compliments not received "crazy lady" tail. She is the reason that many of us like to wear flowers in our hair.
Amy changed the way we make up also look-not so long ago I had an argument with a MAC makeup lady who was convinced that I, like everyone else, pale pink lipstick (despite her determination that I with hot pink instead left). Winged eyeliner signaled on the cover of Vogue magazine and walkways everywhere.
And Lastly, Amy has had an impact on the acceptance of tattoos: particularly among young women. She has helped the styles of the 1950s of tattoos to revive.
Amy's music and style will now stand alone, and no longer be overshadowed by her lifestyle. A true original, we will never see her like again. I hope she finds peace now.
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