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By Puppy Stopnik

Nancy Sinatra is an American singer and actress. She is the daughter of the well known singer/ actor Frank Sinatra.

Nancy began her career as and actress in the early 1960s but initially achieved success only in Europe and Japan. In early 1966 she had a #1 hit "These Boots Are Made For Walkin." She appeared on TV in high boots, and with colorfully dressed go go dancers, creating the image of the swinging sixties.

Singles followed including the number 2 top hits of 1966 "How Does That Grab You, Darlin?" and "Sugar Town". These became her second million sellers. Nancy did a duet with her father that reached #1 in the U.S. and UK. This song got awarded a Grammy for record of the year. The same year Nancy traveled to Vietnam to preform for the U.S. troops.

Sinatra remained with her original label until 1970. In 1971 she signed with RCA resulting in 3 albums. By the mid 70's she slowed down her musical activity and ceased acting to focus on being a wife and mother.

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 By Puppy Stopnik

Mac DeMarco is a Canadian singer/song writer, instrumentalist and self producer. During high school he was in several bands. Mac graduated and moved to Vancouver and released an album called "Heat Wave." The album sold out its 500 unit run. DeMarco was joined by Alex Calder and Jen Clement. They signed to Unfamiliar Records and toured with the Vancouver band "Japandroids" in 2009. Two years passed and Mac moved to Montreal to begin recording as a solo artist.

Failing to find work as a musician he participated in medical experiments for money and paved roads. In 2012 he released an EP titled "Rock and Roll Night Club." This impressed his new label "Captured Tracks" enough that they released a full album. This album contained slow grooves and low vocals. On January 21, 2014, DeMarco announced the release of his album "Salad Days." Mac says his mood for Salad Days was "I've been on tour for a year and a half and I'm tired." The album was listed #2 by NME in their top 50 albums list. He then started working on his album "Another One", which came out August 7, 2015. Mac says this track is a collection of love songs.

This is the kind of music that makes you feel like you're swimming in a pool of Jell-O. I've recently seen mac live and let me tell you, I feel like I'm still swimming.

By Puppy Stopnik

Mazzy Star is a psychedelic rock band formed in Santa Monica, California, in 1989. Mazzy Star had shown their fans the dark side of psychedelia.

Hope Sandoval with her killer vocals and David Roback as guitarist, together they slayed. They got picked up by Capital Records and released their album "She Hangs Brightly". The album wasn't an immediate success. A couple years passed and they released a follow-up album "So Tonight That I Might See". Unexpectedly they got a hit "Fade Into You". After they received so much attention, the album was certified platinum!

Hope had such a unique way with words along with a beautiful voice. Hope sings like someone is about to fall asleep for a very long time and David follows along.

In 1996 they released their third album, "Among My Swan". This album presented a far more acoustic approach. They continued writing and recording music but waited a whole 17 years to release their 4th album publicly... Wow!!

They said "We weren't really in the mood to release music". The two haven't changed a bit since the 90s. They only operate on Mazzy Star time. Slow, mellow and smooth.

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By Puppy Stopnik

David Bowie is an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalists, record producer, artist and actor. Did you get all that? This is a man of many talents, but best known for his unique voice!

Bowie started playing music as a child. He played in many small bands but then moved on alone. Bowie first came to the attention of the public in July, 1969 when his song "Space Oddity" reached to the top 5 in the UK. David didn't just make music, he made art.

1972 was the year David began to get a glimpse of the power of pop. He released his album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars." The sound of the suburbs suddenly got a lot louder.
The summer of 1972 was busy for him in the studio. He produced an album for Lou Reed. Bowie didn't just make hits for himself, but for others too!

He started getting interested in the music he heard in America. Authentic soul with a unique UK perspective. He produced the amazing album "Young Americans." Not long after the album release he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career in acting.

To this day he hasn't stopped writing, producing, singing, painting and acting. 63 years young and still killing it.

"Puppy's Planet" is a new segment to the Mowgli blog! It is replacing "Thrifting with Puppy" and will focus on a larger spectrum/ Puppy will cover her interests, loves, and experiences! Learn here about one of Puppy's idols Laura Thornhill! 

By Puppy Stopnik

Laura was a female skating legend. She started taking skating seriously when she moved to California and got a Black Knight Skateboard for her 13th birthday in 1974. She lived in what was known as Hollywood Rivera. It consists of nothing but hills, which was a skaters paradise. She skated every day for hours after school.

Laura won 1st place at her first contest, did I mention she was the only girl? People started taking notice after she got 1st at Steve's Bay Contest. That same day she became a member of Logan Earth Ski Skateboard team. This team was ideal for any young skater. Not long after, she scored the cover of Skateboard Magazine. Laura was known for her bold and exciting style.

Her career had slowed down when she dislocated her elbow in 1978. She continued to skate and be the top female skaters thru 1979, but the pain was starting to wear on her. She continued to have pain in her elbow for the next 15 years. She still skates to this day, more of a mellow longboard freestyle though.

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Bonjour!! This week's Thrifting With Puppy I went to 1 Look Vintage in downtown Huntington!

To start things off, take a look at this beautiful vintage dress!! I love the material and print! Fall is right around the corner and it's time to get some festive looks! This burnt orange shirt was to die for!! I also fell for this blue flowey quarter sleeve. The Beastie Boys are literally my life so when I saw this cropped tank how could I say no?! I'm super stoked on these vintage ripped up mom jeans! They're super cute and comfortable.

At check out, I also got a Don McLean record for $1!!! Woohoo!! I've only been in this shop a couple times and had no luck so I was thrilled with all my goodies! I definitely will come back soon!!

-Puppy

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Hey people! On this week's Thrifting with Puppy I went to Crossroads Trading Co!! I was thrilled with what I found the last time I went, so I had to go again!

I loved this adorable Oneil dress! Only 13$ I absolutely l adore dresses because they're so easy and comfortable! Check out these floral dresses! Super cute and very affordable! It may be the end of summer but it's always summer in California.... I found this wanna be Mowgli t-shirt too. Super comfortable! I got this rad vintage macramé purse for only 14$! Incredible!

I love this store so much! I have never left disappointed!! That's all for this week's thrift hall.

Until next time, let the kids be free.

-Puppy

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Hola amigos!! This week's "Thrifting with Puppy" I went to Rancho Cooastal Humane Society Thrift Shop!!! I was camping at San Elijo in Cardiff, CA and ran across the railroad tracks to find some treasures!

I've never been to this shop before so I was excited to see what I could get! I got this really cool Pack 797 Boy Scout t-shirt that's super comfortable. Also I found these cute floral grandma pants!! I love this area and all the cute little shops!

I've camped here since I was 5 but rarely walked around town, so I was stoked to find this thrift shop!

By Puppy

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- Puppy

This week's "Thrifting with Puppy" I went to Deelux a buy sell trade store in Costa Mesa!!! My sister used to work there years back and I haven't been since! With 4th of July tomorrow I needed a last minute outfit!!

Feast your eyes on this red, white and blue beauty. I loved this cool shark crop top and striped button down skirt...so festive. Look how adorable my mom looks in this cool map jacket! So to add to my collection here's a rad vintage Rolling Stones t-shirt! I don't wear dresses too often but look how cute this old billabong one is!! And lastly, I always need another pear of denim shorts! I love the length and they're also comfortable.

I'm super stoked on this weeks thrift haul! Until next time, have a happy and safe 4th!!! God bless America!!

By Puppy

Photos Jessie Stopnik

Photos Jessie Stopnik