Style Rider: Holychild Likes Slinky Lingerie and Dudes' Sportswear

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Alt-electro duo Holychild's debut EP, Mindspeak, which came out last spring and has been on constant rotation since, is full of sweet, addictive pop morsels. It's no coincidence that the album art is a chocolate doughnut covered in rainbow sprinkles, or that the band's new music video for their latest single, "Running Behind," shows them nibbling on candy-colored sugar cookies. But make no mistake: What Holychild is putting out is nothing like the bubblegum pop of your youth.

"We make music and visuals that are accessible but at the same time a little weird or experimental—we call it 'brat pop,'" says singer Liz Nistico, who co-writes all the tracks with producer Louie Diller. "That applies to my personal style, too. What I wear is so expressive and it really mirrors my current emotions." Similar to their tunes, Liz's on-stage style is sweet—pastel faux fur tops the list of things she can't live without—but it's anything but saccharine.

The twosome just wrapped up a tour opening for MØ (another lady whose style is as rad as her voice), and will be kicking off a residency at The Echo in LA in the new year. Here's what Liz will be bringing along with her when that happens.

PASTEL FLUFF

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"I’m really into pastel faux-fur. In general, textures are very important when it comes to my wardrobe, and I really love incorporating a faux-fur jacket or furry little earring balls into my outfits. I'm currently digging this Pom’s Jewelry choker."

BLACK MIISTA BOOTS

Photo courtesy of Holychild "These boots are amazing. I have been wearing them with everything and they have molded perfectly to me now—the best!"

DIY PHONE CASE

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"I decorated my phone case with stickers that I had left over from when I used to teach preschoolers dance and would entice them with little animals after class."

SPORTSWEAR FOR LOUIE THAT I CAN STEAL

Photo courtesy of Holychild "Um, how cute is he?! I am often wearing sportswear in some way, track pants or basketball shorts with a crop top and I subtly (maybe not so much…) encourage Louie to wear sports clothes too! I just think guys look good in workout clothes."

VINTAGE WOMEN'S LINGERIE

Photo courtesy of Holychild "I’ve recently been acquiring a bunch of vintage night gowns and robes and I love pairing them with things already in my closet. An outfit I’m pretty keen on is track pants and a nightie on top! This is inspired by the stylist Devin Winter. I’m actually wearing her vintage nightie in the pic. Regardless I love mixing the texture of a thin silk dress with something harder."

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