FashionMash-LA: Rockin' with the Risers.

What better way to spend a Tuesday night than with great friends, amazing music and (of course) sick threads? Amanda and I ventured to "Satellite" (what was once "Spaceland") to see the up-and-coming LA band, "Risers." Our resident photographer Dalmiro Quiroga was there bringing and documenting the good times.

I've been to more than a handful of these guys' shows, and let me tell you- they pump the jams. Their National-esque sound mixed with solid stage presence and guaranteed laughs make it a stellar show time after time. If you're hopelessly lost in the music world and haven't sampled the splendor of their sweet tunes, you can download their most recent EP for FREE- here: http://risers.bandcamp.com/

Speaking of free- I'm always impressed with Josh's (singer/lead guitar) ability to assemble great outfits from free hand-outs.


Josh got this Dickies denim shirt free for doing a performance and interview at Filter Magazine's (http://www.filtermagazine.com/) office for them. His art collective, Bagavagabonds (Bagavagabonds.com), is sponsored by Sebago, so his shoes were free as well. Nice, Joshy!


Sean's (singer/pianist) Wrangler shirt was found at a salvation army-type second hand store in Portland, OR called "Red, White and Blue." His INhouse glasses were carried over from Portland as well.

I love the way these guys dress. Too bad they hate me...

My ensemble for the evening consisted of ripped-up ratty tights and an over-sized tank dress layered over a grey lace tank, both from my go-to sale rack at Urban Outfitters.

This bow I scored this year at Unique LA (www.uniquela.com), the largest independent design show in the country. Over 300 designers and artists set up stands and sell their merch for great discounts. There's another one coming up May 7th and 8th in Downtown LA- I'll definitely be back!

My boots and purse were both purchased at Slow on Melrose (www.slow7474.com), my favorite vintage/local designer one-stop-shop.

Chelsea kept it simple with an H&M black sheer tank and tight stretchy skirt from Nordstrom.

Amanda was dashing in this royal blue silk Fei shirt from Anthropologie.

Her lace-up bomber pants were Inspired by Rodarte for their opening ceremony's spring collection. These thick strappy leather heels are from a little store in Naples, Italy. ::sigh::