A random fact about myself? I can read music and know how to play guitar, a little bit. I'm comfortable with a few chords, too. Here I am playing with both a Ruan and a Ukulele. I'm obsessed with the ukulele, it's from the 1950's and has such an enchanting sound. I thought it apropo to wear stripes whilst playing. ;)
Hope you're enjoying your long Memorial Day Weekend/Holiday! :)
Whenever embarking on new travels... magazines and snacks are essential. The top of my list though? Music and makeup. And that's where my iPod family comes in. My very first iPod was the "mini" in hot pink (of, course!) Then the shuffle (great for running and working-out) and, my newest addition ...the "Touch" which dutifully sits bedside. Music plays a large part in telling stories about my experiences. I tend to associate certain songs with different memories from my life. Are you the same way?
I am always looking for NEW Music. Submityour Playlist mixes to me??? :)
I thought I would end this week by sharing what I'm listening to now. I hope you like my Playlist.
1. The New York Times Alexandre Desplat 2. I Don't Like It Like This The Radio Dept. 3. Fans Kings of Leon 4. Sirènes de la Fête Brazilian Girls 5. I Miss You Blink 182 6. Starry Eyed Ellie Goulding 7. Blue Ridge Mountains Fleet Foxes 8. Stereo Love Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina 9. Fot I Hose Casiokids 10. Down By the Water The Drums
So tell me. What are YOU listening to? I love finding new stuff!!
Raw Talent. With a voice as soft as Gwyneth Paltrow's and chords incorporating Folk from the 70's, how can you lose? It's new age folk music for the modern hippie at heart! I was lucky enough to catch her performance at Bloomingdales last September for Fashion's Night Out. You can preview and purchase her album on iTunes here.
{Shot by French director Aurelien Levitan, These Days was shot on a balmy November day in the streets of the meatpacking district in NYC.}
When I asked her how Fashion plays a role in her life Lana answered, "I love fashion and I love dressing up. I'm always on a hunt for my new favorite dress. My personal style changes all of the time and reflects how I feel at the moment. My music is a blend of vintage tinged alternative pop with elements of Feist, Nouvelle Vague, Astrud Gilberto, Nico, Francoise Hardy, and Billie Holiday. When performing, I to combine retro, boho, vintage and chic. I try to have my look complement the songs we perform."
Lana's favorite designers echo some of my own personal favorites: Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs, Diane von Furstenberg, Rodarte, Martin Margiela and Zara.
Lana’s debut album is the perfect introduction to this enchanting chanteuse - a breezy, disarming and infectiously charming collection of songs that wholly reflects Lana’s passionate and tenacious journey across the world. She left Kiev for New York City in 2003. Produced by Andy Chase (Ivy, Brookville) and Bruce Driscoll (Blondefire) Lana’s album is bursting with airy pop songs, sultry, wistful vocals, a deep appreciation of jazz, rock and alternative, Brazilian musical elements and an organic blend of contemporary and vintage 60s-style pop.
Whether in bed; just before falling asleep, or at my desk, working on the computer; I have my iPod or iTunes constantly playing. I thought it fun to give you guys a peek into my current favorite songs and bands. Links and videos below.
By the way those are my Christmas socks. Yes, cheesy... yet comfortable and too adorable to pass up. $1 from the dollar store. HAHA. I love to go there for fun, decorative and budget-friendly finds. I even have a set of "Let it Snow" coffee Christmas mugs from there. The Dollar Tree is the best of all.
