music monday.

for a little music for the day to start the week off right, i give you M83.  i really became into these guys when their album, before the dawn heals us, was released in 2005 and for me, they then kind of faded into the background until i rediscovered them.  i realized what i had been missing because their eclectic, calm, innovative sounds keep me yearning for more.  their current album, hurry up, we're dreaming, has been getting a ton of air time (both tv & radio) with the single 'midnight city'.  love their sound and everything they offer.

happy monday.
xx.

smoking loafers.

masculine, yet feminine, these shoes are not just the average ballet flat.  give your feet a break and welcome to the world of the smoking loafers.  as i mentioned my love for leopard and for loafers in this post, i am now seeing more and more different styles of them pop up.  a big handful is made in velvet, but they range in everything from sparkles, to glitter, to patent, to matte, and you can even custom design your own.  they really have everything.  it's the perfect way to dress up while giving your feet a break.

del toro skull flats.

mossimo vilda smoker flats.

sam eldelman alvin.

steve madden melter.

 

american apparel velvet tassel loafers.

steve by steve madden madee.

enjoy the smoking flats!

xx.

the ultimate arm party.

crystals, friendship bracelets, and chains...the ladies at dannijo have done it again.  not only have they been inspired by the man repeller with her #armparty, but they have selectively chosen several bracelets to create your very own #armparty.  what's better than one dannijo bracelet?  three.  they have several sets up on their site, and below are some of my favs.

MAN REPELLER'S CREME DE LA CREME.

CHAIN GANG.

BAR FIGHT.

 

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY.

THE EARTHY OMBRE.

 

GIRLS GONE GREEN.

for anyone who knows me... chains are my thing and i love stacking my bracelets...so naturally the chain gang is my favorite.  i can see these bad boys selling quickly.. so get them while you can!

it's the arm party of all arm parties.

xx.

all images via dannijo.

it's personal.

ever since i made the switch from the blackberry to the iPhone, i have always had my eyes on the cute cases.  these cases are not just to protect your phone anymore...it's become more of a fashion statement.  i was browsing the internet one day and came across this dabneylee designs website.  i was immediately drawn to the amazing designs and the geometric shapes, but the best part is that these come personalized!  what could be better?!  i meeeeaaaan... i'm obsessed.  can't decide which one i am going to purchase, but i definitely know i'm getting one soon.  my favorite(s)?  any of the designs with a zig zag... you all know i'm a sucker for anything chevron.

and if the designs are too much for you, they have the simple solid colors as well which are equally as cute with 3 initials as well.  simplicity at its finest.  

also - these aren't just for iPhone lovers, but blackberry lovers can enjoy these too!  while you're at their site, be sure to check out the other home goods, they are just as amazing and i can see myself getting lost in the website.

xx.

music monday.

literally a few hours after i posted my last music monday post, the coachella lineup was announced.  while there may not be any daft punk on the bill, this year's lineup has proven to be one of the best.  for all the EDM (electronic dance music) lovers out there, this is your year.  as i am naturally drawn to EDM, i am pleased to say that some of my personal favs are playing - kaskade, swedish house mafia, dada life, porter robinson, avicii, & alesso - to name a few.  while the headliners range from rock, to indie, to rap (black keys, radiohead, & snoop & dre), there is still an eclectic mix and am extremely excited for the entire festival.

as the EDM movement is making it's comeback...has coachella become goldenvoice's EDC?

xx.

jason wu x target.

just like the missoni x target craze, target is doing it again.  but this time it's for an even shorter amount of time... if the merchandise lasts.  from feb 5 - march 6 you can have your pick of silky and flowy tops,  stripes and clean lined dresses & textured and classic silhouetted skirts.  having the entire collection being priced under $60 is a deal maker in itself.  will the madness be the same as it was for missoni?  we'd like to hope not, but are preparing for the worst.

dying for this black & white striped sweater...!

 

ladies, get the camping gear ready...
see you there bright and early the 5th!
xx.

music monday.

in honor of the new year, i have decided to start a new series of 'music mondays'.  i'm thinking that each monday i'll be presenting a new song, artist, group, or something of the sort of who i have been listening to recently and really digging... or perhaps what show is coming up...any new announcements in the music world, and really anything along those lines.  to start off the series, the main music discussion this week will be the coachella line up since this is THE week it will finally be announced (and i CAN NOT wait!).  


here is to my hoping that daft punk finally plays this year.  this is something that many many of us have been dreaming of for a long time.  just to see them come together and play one time.  and i leave you with this: from the TRON soundtrack... daft punk's 'derezzed'.

fingers crossed!
xx.

new year, new music.

for anyone that knows me, music is a huuuuuge part of my life.  from going to shows at an early age in high school to continuing that tradition through today, my love for live shows hasn't faded.  my taste in music has definitely evolved throughout the years, ranging from *nsync boy band days, to emo/screamo/punk/hardcore, and now to mainly house and electro, 2011 has proven to be the year for music for me.  i have compiled some of the pics from the shows and events that overtook 2011 - the year of incredible music. 

 steve angello - marquee las vegas - january 2011

arcade fire - secret show - february 2011

 kaskade - marquee las vegas - march 2011

kaskade - marquee las vegas - march 2011

afrojack - musicbox - may 2011

coachella day 1 - april 2011

coachella day 2 - april 2011 

coachella day 2 - steve angello's set - april 2011

coachellaness

coachella sunset

coachella - chromeo - april 2011

calvin harris - musicbox - may 2011

EDC - las vegas speedway - june 2011

backstage at EDC

swedish house mafia's set during EDC

rihanna - staples center - june 2011

chuckie - marquee - august 2011

max vangeli - surrender las vegas - august 2011

calvin harris - encore beach club - august 2011

meeting max vangeli during calvin harris' set - august 2011

deadmau5 - hollywood palladium - august 2011

size matters (steve angello/an21/max vangeli) - encore beach las vegas - labor day weekend 2011

max vangeli - labor day weekend 2011

an21 & max vangeli - labor day weekend 2011

steve angello - labor day weekend 2011

afrojack/calvin harris - surrender las vegas - labor day weekend 2011

meeting afrojack at his show at surrender las vegas!

kaskade - encore beach club - labor day weekend 2011

gareth emery/dirty south - marquee las vegas - labor day weekend 2011

 gareth emery - marquee - labor day weekend 2011

dim mak anniversary with steve aoki - cinespace - september 2011

nocturnal wonderland - nos events center - september 2011

afrojack - musicbox - halloween weekend

axwell - hollywood palladium - november 2011

porter robinson - sutra - december 2011

sebastian ingrosso/alesso - hollywood palladium - december 2011

those are just a FEW of the many events that i was able to go to in 2011.  a biiiig thank you to my friends at AEG, live nation, golden voice, and ESPECIALLY insomniac.  with 2012 already here, i am excited to say that i can't wait for the new music and more shows this year.

xx.