Ziggy Stardust- Carla Style

“I catch a paper boy… But things don’t really change… I’m standing in the wind… But I never wave bye-bye!”

Can you guess that tune?! Well if not, I am here to share the wonderful and unforgettable David Bowie. Those lines were from my favorite song, Modern love, which is from his album titled “Let’s Dance.” You can listen to the tune while reading the post…

David Bowie was one of the most creative artists of his time. If you remember David Bowie, you will remember him as Ziggy Stardust. Bowie was inspired to create the Ziggy Stardust image from the 60’s musician, Stardust Cowboy. Ziggy Stardust emerged in the early 70’s, I am fascinated by his music, unique style, vibrant make-up, the spacey costumes, and the idea of someone creating a new persona. Although Ziggy Stardust lasted for a year before Bowie reappeared, Ziggy performed with the band “The Spiders from Mars” in the years 1972-73. This opportunity granted Bowie the recognition as one of the most popular artists in musical history.

David Bowie is launching a new album, “Blackstar.” What’s better than to celebrate this exciting news with a photo shoot and a new drink? Thanks to Cafe Talullah, I was able to shoot some funky images portraying myself as Ziggy. I must say their food is absolutely scrumptious and they provide excellent customer service! Cafe Talulah is located on the Upper West Side on Columbus Ave. and 71st. You can visit their website at : CafeTalluah.com

I was inspired to recreate the Ziggy Stardust’s style because I relate to him as a creator and innovator. He paved the way for distinctive culture and stood out amongst the crowd just as Miss Caipi is with her creations of Brazilian cocktails. In the upcoming post, I will provide a brief overview of the ingredients used to create the “Ziggy Caipi.”

I had so much fun going back in time and reliving the 70’s era along with creating a drink dedicated to one of my favorite legends. Don’t forget on January 8, 2016, the Broadway musical “Lazarus” will be making its debut appearance which includes  new arrangements of famous songs and new songs composed by Bowie.

Here is a link to where you can purchase “Lazarus” tickets: http://www.theatermania.com/off-broadway/shows/lazarus_309533/

Links for the outfits worn in the photoshoot:

Spacey suit

Red boots

Check out the Ziggy Caipi drink.

Photographer : Jonathan Giuliani

MUA: Bec Fordyce