Surving the Subway w/ Jamie XX

A great essential mix is key to having a pleasant subway ride. With the gaggle of creatures riding amongst you, preaching to you and naturally, singing to you, it is muey importante to have something to crank up in your headphones and zone the eff* out to. Currently my favorite head boppin', subway companion has been Jamie XX and his delicious Essential Mix.

Take a listen,
 and then tell me you're not transported to a place where there's only:
 puppy dogs, ice cream and funky tunes.
Jamie XX-Essential Mix 

(See..POOF--the guy picking his nose and scratching his ass just disappeared!)

What To Wear While Listening:

'Not So Mellow, Yellow'
Yellow can be an amazing statement color to wear. Make your yellow even more awesome by pairing it with dark Tye-dyed jeans, like these from J-Brand.

Grabbin' Money with Fitz and The Tantrums

It's not often nowadays that you hear great, big-voice rock. So when my best friend said that we must see this band called Fitz and the The Tantrums at Coachella, I was very excited. As a band, Fitz and The Tantrums are dynamic. The beautiful blending of the voices of Michael Fitzpatrick and Noell Scaggs paired with a kick ass saxist, stellar keyboardist, a bassist and percussionist, make for one hugely awesome sound. It's soulful, it's indie, it's pop, and there isn't quite anything like it around right now.

Here's the video for their single, 

Money Grabber

Enjoy!

What To Wear While Listening:

'Money Grabber'
For the girl who's a little bad-ass, a little girly, and always on her hustle. 

Go get your money, honey!
(I know I am--hence the flat boots. Have you tried running around the city in heels?
It's like having a disability.)

Cheers To You, James Murphy (and The Peplum Top)

James Murphy in Brooklyn last night--Photo: By A Friend

Last night was my first night in Brooklyn and man, was it painfully cool--
so cool, I'm taking the night off tonight.
 After seeing Ben Browning of Cut Copy, my friends and I headed over to another bar to see the legendary James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem. (I'm starting to find out that in NYC, the most epic nights are often just around the corner at the next bar.) For a mere $5.00, I witnessed the deity himself spinning, in touchable proximity. 
WILD--to say the least.

 Mr. Murphy rocked the house with his quintessential nu disco, funkalicious tunes, and I danced until my feet were blistered and my heart content.

 Here's his Spring Podcast for your listening pleasure:

James Murphy-Spring Podcast

What To Wear While Listening:
'Yellow Steele'
I love a good peplum top, but then again who doesn't? Pair this mustard Fair + True peplum with grey, tie dyed J Brands, silver accessories, a burgundy shoe and teal nails. You'll look awesome getting down with the get down.

Booty Poppin with Bloc Party

HARD Summer released its full line up yesterday and, boy, was I impressed. It's been years since I've seen a roster that good, and that dynamic for an electronic music festival. Amongst the extensive list of amazing talent, the two small words, BLOC PARTY, at the top of the bill was what really sent me into a tailspin. 

To give context, Bloc Party's first studio album, Silent Alarm, released in 2005, played on a continual loop in my car for the latter part of my high school career.

One could say, I was slightly obsessed.

Now, they're coming back with a highly anticipated fourth album and a slew of confirmed live tour dates.

 In honor of this past Record Store Day, Bloc Party re-released their debut single, She's Hearing Voices, on a special edition 7"vinyl.

Take a listen below:

What To Wear While Listening:
'Bold Booty'
Everyone likes a perky toosh... And what's a better way to add a little boldness to your behind than with a pair of bright yellow, printed, Nicole Miller short-shorts? With all the attention going south, keep your upper regions more subdue by pairing your shorts with a linen, J.Crew button up.

Ben Browning-Lover Motion & The Summer Rooftop Party Dress

Today's Inspiration: 

my Friday night plans to venture out into the depths of Brooklyn for the first time, and,

 my giddy anticipation of wearing summer dresses on the top of roofs.

This Friday, Ben Browning, Cut Copy bassist and now new solo artist, will be filling the Brooklyn night with his airy, melodic, electronic music. Lover Motion, his first solo EP is nu disco with a touch of that familiar Cut Copy bounce. Having seen Cut Copy perform one of the best live dance shows I've ever seen, I can't wait to find out what Mr. Browning will do on his own. 
Tickets for this Friday's show are only $10.00 so you should probably go and purchase them here.

To Get Yourself Familiar:

Ben Browning-Lover Motion

What To Wear While Listening:

'Summer Rooftop Party'
I know it's not quite summer yet, but that doesn't mean I can't stop thinking about the endless possibilities of my first Manhattan in the sun (and humidity--scary.) For all those fabulous parties we will be attending, pair an All Saints Sundress, with a Dannijo necklace and a Cambridge Satchel.

Que Sera Sera

Yes, I finally made it to the Big Apple...

I've been preoccupied with apartment searching, getting to know the city more intimately, and, you know just uprooting my entire life in general, hence my failing to post regularly this past week.

But I still love you, and I promise I won't ever leave you for this long again--unless someone is trying to take me to Spain for a month. 

And, in that case, you're on your own again.

Now, to the music:

When I boarded Flight 420- on 4/20 to make the big move, (ironic, no?) this tune was playing in the Virgin lounge and seemed like a hauntingly appropriate theme song for my adventure ahead. 

Because in New York City, whatever will be, will be...

What To Wear While Listening: 

'Back In Black'
Time to set the Havianas and Cali sundresses aside. It's New York. When in doubt, wear black and wear leather.