How Tove Lo Filmed Habits (Stay High) Music Videos

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“Habits (Stay High)” is a song recorded by Swedish singer Tove Lo that was released in 2013 as a single from her debut extended play (EP) “Truth Serum.”

The song was written by Tove Lo and produced by The Struts and is known for its catchy melody and lyrics that address the theme of escapism through drug use.

The song’s music video was directed by Motellet Film and was released in March 2014. The video features Tove Lo wandering around a city at night, engaging in various hedonistic activities such as smoking, drinking, and taking drugs.

The video also features surreal imagery, such as Tove Lo floating in a pool filled with pink liquid and a giant rabbit head following her around.

A second music video for the song was released in 2015, directed by Tim Erem. This video features a more narrative storyline, in which Tove Lo attends a party and becomes infatuated with another woman. The video includes scenes of drug use and sexual content.

The second music video for "Habits (Stay High)" shows Tove Lo partying, getting drunk, and making out with her friendsThe second music video for “Habits (Stay High)” shows Tove Lo partying, getting drunk, and making out with her friends (Credit: YouTube)

In August 2016, Tove Lo went against the norm and opted for a cool-girl look at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards.

Tove Lo tousles her hair at the 2016 MTV Video Music AwardsTove Lo tousles her hair at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards held on August 28, 2016, at Madison Square Garden in New York City (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

The then-28-year-old singer took to the stage with Bebe Rexha to present the winners of professional categories.

Tove Lo wears a loose-fitting Dion Lee dress to the MTV VMAsTove Lo wears a loose-fitting Dion Lee dress to the MTV VMAs (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

She wore a loose-fitting, white Dion Lee dress that swamped her frame.

The baggy one-shoulder dress featured long sleeves, zip details, and a thigh-skimming hemline.

Tove Lo shows off her small tattoos in a baggy white Dion Lee dressTove Lo shows off her small tattoos in a baggy white Dion Lee dress (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

Tove Lo gave the look some edge with statement jewelry. She embraced the single earring trend and wore a septum ring and several rings.

She rounded out her look with a tousled ponytail, deep red lipstick, and bronzed eyeshadow.

Tove Lo shows off her legs in a white asymmetrical Dion Lee dressTove Lo shows off her legs in a white asymmetrical Dion Lee dress (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

The singer ditched the heels in favor of a comfy pair of Reebok x FACE “Spirit” sneakers.

Tove Lo's feet in metallic Reebok sneakersTove Lo’s feet in metallic Reebok sneakers (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

These shoes are made of bronze metallic leather and have lightweight cushioning and molded PU sock liners that provide comfort and durability.

Tove Lo wears bronze leather Reebok X FACE Stockholm "Spirit" sneakersTove Lo wears bronze leather Reebok X FACE Stockholm “Spirit” sneakers (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

Her Reebok X FACE Stockholm sneakers are unfortunately no longer available online.

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