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LA-based indie pop act Youngblood Hawke has been trending with its catchy, carefree single, “We Come Running.” This song is currently on repeat for me at the moment, and it’s getting me super pumped to see the band live at Firefly Festival this weekend. Check out the music video below, and start getting yourself into a summer mood.
Tough leather + whimsical print + slick men’s loafers make a formula for a fresh take on an otherwise commercial resort concept. I love the element of surprise with each added detail, lending subtle femininity coupled with chic modernity. Throughout its collection, Band of Outsiders shows an array of colors and volume in streamlined fashion — no muss, no fuss. And in an uncanny way, it’s exactly what we needed.
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Funky 80′s tomboy meets downtown cool in Jen Kao’s Resort ’14 collection. I’m loving this look that combines casual denim with unexpected green, crisp white, and sporty flatforms.
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Key style notes: Head wrap, kimono jacket, and bright lip.
Anna’s latest collection featured a plethora of prints and colors to create an overall girlish, carefree look. No objections there, these pieces are the perfect additions to any seaside getaway.
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Each designer has a unique take on what “Resort” really means but in its essence, I always think of beach, relaxation, and ease. Rachel Comey’s collection embodied those qualities effortlessly, and this caftan dress is the perfect combination of sun and sophistication.
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Charli XCX played a free show at UO SoHo tonight. Vocals were clear, and energy was high through the brief 3-track set list. Free beers (courtesy of local BK Brewery) and the low-key atmosphere kept the energy steady and high throughout the evening. Though the favorite song was the opening “You (Ha Ha Ha)“, Charli concluded the night with a song she described as “one you should all know” — a BSB oldie. ❤
I’m finally winding down after a crazy Memorial Day weekend with a chill new track called “Actors” by a mysterious unknown band, Still Parade. Not much info is out yet on these guys, but they’ve been slowly making their way into the top ranks on Hype Machine, as well as earning positive initial reviews on Indie Shuffle and Earmilk just in the past week. Not too bad for a budding band. This song kind of sounds like a synth-y version of Bon Iver — sit back, breathe, and take a listen:
