Sporty Chic
No need to scour the bargain bins for old Jock Jams CDs. While you won’t be stomping and clapping to any of these tunes during a Lakers game, that doesn’t mean the beats won’t make you want to cheer.
"Hello" — Martin Sloveig ft. Dragonette
"Swagger Jagger" — Cher Lloyd
"Give Me All Your Lovin’" — Madonna ft. Nicki Minaj & M.I.A.
"Wonderland" — Natalia Kills
"Helena Beat" — Foster the People
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Nature Prints
Not to be confused with florals, nature prints encompass all the wonder that Mother Earth has to offer — from earthy tones to trees, oceans, and insects. So, for this playlist, we’ve gone for more melodic, outdoors-inspired songs. These spiritual grooves will surely make you feel at one with the universe.
"Holocene" — Bon Iver
"Old Pine" — Ben Howard
"I Follow River" — Lykke Li
"Anti-Pioneer" — Feist
"Down in the Valley" — The Head And The Heart
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Neon
Everyone loves a good trip down memory lane. This season's new neon is a throwback to the fun, flashier times of leg warmers and synth-pop, for sure. And luckily, along with the splashy hues of the '80s, electro-pop has made a comeback — and is a perfect backdrop to blindingly bright apparel.
"I Took A Little Something" — Florrie
"Holiday" — Miami Horror ft. Alan Palomo
"Better Off Without You" — Summer Camp
"Sutphin Boulevard" — Blood Orange
"Vessel" — Zola Jesus
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Flower Power
There's no doubt that floral patterns have invaded everyone's spring wardrobes. With cool, colorful iterations to pretty pastels — the botanical print is having its heyday. So, what music is better to piece with your flowing florals than flowy, feminine tunes?
"Lightyear" — Charlene Soraia
"You’ll Be Mine" — The Pierces
"Beast" — Agnes Obel
"Swell Window" — Zee Avi
"1901" — Birdy
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