Growing up in Barrington and Streeterville listening to the Rolling Stones and David Bowie, Natalie Bergman—the 25-year-old female vocalist of the indie band Wild Belle—was influenced not just by their music but also by their style. “There’s always been a little bit of rock ’n’ roll that I’ve been attracted to since I was a kid,” she says.
The Pilsen walkup Bergman moved into a few months ago looks exactly as you’d expect: A bohemian lair of antique rugs, vintage furniture and musical instruments, and a large record collection in constant use. And, of course, vintage (or vintage-inspired) fashion. Here are 10 of her favorite things right now.
![Rachel Comey pants](/wp-content/archive/images/2014/0414/C201404-C-Natalie-Bergman-pants.jpg)
Rachel Comey Pants
(similar styles at rachelcomey.com)
“I wore them on the Conan show.”
![Loretta Lynn’s ‘Woman of the World/To Make a Man’](/wp-content/archive/images/2014/0414/C201404-C-Natalie-Bergman-vinyl-album.jpg)
Loretta Lynn’s Woman of the World/To Make a Man
(amazon.com)
“She had real sorrow in her voice.”
![1985 Mercedes station wagon](/wp-content/archive/images/2014/0414/C201404-C-Natalie-Bergman-car.jpg)
1985 Mercedes Station Wagon
“I had the same car in high school.”
![Vintage blouse](/wp-content/archive/images/2014/0414/C201404-C-Natalie-Bergman-blouse.jpg)
Vintage Blouse
“A cross between Mick Jagger and Stevie Nicks.”
![Diptyque candle](/wp-content/archive/images/2014/0414/C201404-C-Natalie-Bergman-candle.jpg)
Diptyque Candle
($28 for mini, Diptyque, 1645 N. Damen Ave.)
“I love lavender.”
![Homemade collage](/wp-content/archive/images/2014/0414/C201404-C-Natalie-Bergman-collage.jpg)
Homemade Collage
“It’s my favorite form of visual art.”
![1971 Harmony Rocket Guitar](/wp-content/archive/images/2014/0414/C201404-C-Natalie-Bergman-guitar.jpg)
1971 Harmony Rocket Guitar
“Cheaply made, but great sound.”
![Gladys Tamez Hat](/wp-content/archive/images/2014/0414/C201404-C-Natalie-Bergman-hat.jpg)
Gladys Tamez Hat
($620, justoneeye.com)
“I saw this on a shoot and bought it for my sister.”
![Her bedroom](/wp-content/archive/images/2014/0414/C201404-C-Natalie-Bergman-bedroom.jpg)
Her Bedroom
“The pillows are covered with fabric my dad brought back from India.”
![Vintage sofa](/wp-content/archive/images/2014/0414/C201404-C-Natalie-Bergman-sofa.jpg)
Vintage Sofa
(similar style at Treadway/Toomey Auctions, 818 North Blvd., Oak Park)
“It’s groovy. I love the color and pattern.”