COACHELLA 2012*

What's so great about it?
What ISN'T great about it, you mean.



The music.

So many of my favourite bands. I'm surprised my head didn't explode when I first saw the lineup.
Also, in case you live under a rock, Snoop & Dr Dre performed with a very awesome Tupac hologram. wutttt.


The atmosphere.

 

The fashion.

"Festival Glam" is a predicted trend for SS 2012/13 and some of the key items are definitely abundant at Coachella. Things such as:

 

Denim on denim

Fringe details

Cut off jean shorts

NOT A TREND, BUT A 212 QUOTE?! THXBYE

So, now you know. I just wish I could be there one day, but it's all the way in Cali and I'm all the way in South Africa. Fuck. I want to go to there.





*yes, I was yelling the title.
**instagram pics directly copied borrowed from here

Song(s) of the Month: April 2012

I decided to post another song of the month because, well, this is my blog and I can do whatever I want. I've been listening to this so much lately. It's not a song you'll play when other people are around. I just put in my earphones and play on repeat. Great for those melancholic moods.

It's called Untitled by Interpol, a band I first heard on 5fm when Barney Simon was around. I have him to thank for a lot of alt rock bands I listen to. So, Thanks Barney!

Also, maybe check out a really rad cover of Interpol by Azealia Banks.

Tumblr Round Up: Fashion

Ahh, tumblr. NOBODY* can explain why posting things and then getting likes and reposts are so addictive** -cough-instagram-cough-pinterest-cough. I've all but abandoned my tumblr now, but sometimes still browse through it for wardrobe inspirations, as well as research for my ranges amongst other things. I'll share some of my favourites with you (in no particular order).

Male Model Madness [http://fuckyeahmodelhomme.tumblr.com]

 I have NO IDEA when the name of this tumblr changed or  if I've just always imagined it was called Fuck yeah! Model Homme. Whatevs. This lovely tumblr of male model goodness introduced me to Francisco Lachowski and I've been in love ever since.


Soulist-Aurora [http://soulist-aurora.tumblr.com/]

 This is the tumblr of Ha Jin, a South Korean illustrator. I love her style - all clean lines and very graphical, although she has been experimenting with watercolours and collages as well.


Vogue [http://vogue.tumblr.com/]

 

The bible of fashion in tumblr form - need I say more?


Alexa Chung ID [http://alexachungid.tumblr.com/]

 Do you love Alexa Chung? Do you want to dress like her? Do you wish your hair looked like hers? This tumblr will help you out, chill.


IQ Fashion [http://iqfashion.tumblr.com]

 Where I go for menswear trends and inspiration.


OscarPRGirl [http://oscarprgirl.tumblr.com/]

 The girl with arguably, the best job in the world. Catch a glimpse into the life of Oscar De La Renta's PR girl and see what happens behind the scenes with posts from her instagram***.


PS. I Made This [psimadethis.com]

 A cool and easy DIY tumblr for the latest fashion trends.


Caffeinated [http://ieatcoffee.tumblr.com/]

 Another illustration tumblr, this time with a more sketchy kind of feel to the fashion illustrations. love.


90's Runway [http://90srunway.tumblr.com/]

 90's fashion - what was so good about it? This tumblr shows you what.


WGSN [http://wgsn.tumblr.com]

 The biggest and best trend forecasting site EVER**** has a tumblr, which you need to check out if you take this fashion thing seriously.


From Me To You [http://fromme-toyou.tumblr.com/]

 Check out Jamie's blog featuring her fashion, beauty and food photography.



"Yo, where da streetwear tumblrs at?" Firstly, I hate myself for typing 'da' instead of 'the'. Secondly, I know I know, I'll leave those and some other sweet finds for the next fashion round up I do. Okay? Okay.



*some scientific person probably could tell me.
**I think the answer is ego.
***SPEAKING OF INSTAGRAM, I have it now and I have nooo idea what I'm doing. Username: mooniq.
****it's all I know, really.

Song of the Month: April 2012

So I've heard this song only like a million times on FTV during Paris Fashion Week this year and decided to post it 'coz, well, I really like it. So ya. It's a song by Friendly Fires, remixed by Airplane with lead vocals by indie band Au Rovoir Simone.
Enjoy!

ps. this post is very short and to the point. I am drugged on Allergex. Apologies if you don't like it.