Neon Trees

Some of you may have already heard of Neon Trees, if you have not check out the videos below. I must admit their music is not a style I usually listen to, as I prefer bands with a more experimental sound. I am a fan mostly because I love the lead singer Tyler Glenn’s voice. The tone quality to his voice is beautiful and interesting, to me it sounds kind of like someone took Anthony Keidis’s voice and blended it with that of Isaac Brock ,not to mention that his timing and phrasing is spot on. For more info on Neon Trees check out their band website here. Also, check them out on the performing on an episode of Live from Daryl’s house here.

Sexy and Blue.

I have recently become a fan of hidden platforms and I love the color of this pair.

$199 at solestruck.com

Band T-Shirts.

The other day I was having a conversation with one of my friends and we started talking about band t-shirts. I had made the statement that I would have bought a t-shirt at a concert I had attended but they were all very masculine. I was referring to the design on the front of the shirt but my friend pointed out that many women complain about the fit of band t-shirts.  The biggest complainant seems to be the fit is unflattering, baggy and on petite girls, the shoulder seems and sleeves hang down excessively far. I had never thought of this before seeing as how I can wear a men’s size small and look just fine. I realize I am not like most women though I have very broad shoulders for a girl, and even though the unisex/masculine cut of most band t-shirts is not very flattering on me and I can manage to accessorize and pull the look off.  Some bands do offer baby doll women’s cuts in there t-shirts, but honestly most the baby doll cut t-shirts with bands on them are solid in large change stores and have only legendary but defunct bands on them. Therefore, until more band t-shirts find themselves offered in women flattering styles I have rummaged through some sets on polyvore.com to provide some suggestions on how to pull them off unfaltering cut and all.

GAP: back to black by Sierra! featuring vintage tops

senza titolo by Epaminonda featuring a demi bra

=) by sstrummer,x featuring junk food tees

It is Cold Here. by starsandcandycat featuring a knit shawl

This brightened my day.

Cool song, adorable video.

Fuzzy and cute.

I saw these Michael by Michael Kors boots in person while shopping and almost bought them on the spot, but sadly, I do not really need another pair of black boots.  I love how the faux fur cuff gives them and eclectic feel while the studs add bit of toughness to the sleek body of the boot.  

 

$198 at zappos.com

I love this jacket

This jacket by 3.1 Phillip Lim is amazing. It is also way out of my budget, but I can still look at the photos of it and drool. $1,750 at netaporter.com

My unexpectedly amazing weekend.

Last Friday night I attended a special Friday night two-year anniversary edition of the Lix and Kix Poetry reading. The Lix and Kix reading is always a blast, and the show on friday was the best poetry reading I have ever attended. Lix and Kix is a once a month reading at the Bela Dubby Art Gallery and Beer Café in Lakewood Ohio. John Burroughs and Dianne Borsenik who host the reading are both fabulous poets.
You can find more information on it here. The featured poets Puma Perl, Alex Nielsen and Smith & Lady were all amazing and great examples of what modern poetry is like. Their poetry is realistic, beautiful, gritty, intelligent and soul bearing. When I mention to people I write and read poetry a lot of people have the notion that a reading consists of something akin to a bunch of old people sitting around in three piece suits drinking tea and reading poems about the weather or some other sleep worthy topic. The high energy Lix and Kix reading would definitely change their minds. The laid-back atmosphere is friendly and a t-shirt and jeans will be just fine, of course, one could always wear a three-piece suit if one wanted. I myself have been threatening to start dressing like Lady Gaga when I read. You can find more info on Puma Pearl here. See Alex Nielsen reading here and for more on Smith&Lady go here and here.

The reading also featured music from the band Mad Anthony from Cincinnati Ohio. I had never heard Mad Anthony perform before and so I must admit that when I found out there was going to be a band I made the snide comment to my friends “God I hope they don’t suck, because there is not enough beer in this place for me to drink if they do.” They did not suck and in fact, they were great. I apologize for my skepticism. Not only is their music good but they are a very cool guys and even came out to eat with us after the reading. I encourage you to check them out for yourself here.
Also, check out Mad Anthony and the remarkable poet Puma Pearl performing together. Btw, this was unrehearsed.

Burberry is never boring.

For anyone who has ever thought Burberry was stuffy,old or boring, I present you with these boots. I never thought I would actually be in love with a pair of rain boots.



$395 at netaporter.com

So subtle

These Alexander McQueen flats are a low-key way to add a little edge to any outfit without being in your face macabre. $499.00 at zappos.com

Macabre yet cool.

Ten years ago, I would have rocked these shoes for sure. If I thought, I could pull them off now without looking incredibly Goth I would.  I have a feeling if paired with the right pieces they can add an interesting aspect to any outfit.



$1,279.00 by DSquared2 at Zappos.com