Crystal Clear Chandeliers: Vampire Weekend Concert March 30, 2010

Last Tuesday a friend and I trekked it down to the Sound Academy to see the Vampire Weekend concert. It took us a bus and a cab to get there but the trip was well worth it. 

A sold-out show in a huge venue isn't the best situation for those of us under 6 feet but we managed to find a spot in the back that happened to have a clear view of the stage. Camera in hand, slung over the guardrail of the AV booth, I was able to get a few shots of the band.

Despite the distance the sound was crystal clear. Booming out of the high-tech speakers of the Sound Academy, V-Dub as they are affectionately known, put on a flawless show. A perfect concert for those looking to dance, they played a selection of songs from their new album Contra and their self-titled debut album.

Five chandeliers hung over the band as they proved time and again they are a truly cohesive unit.  Every song sounded like it was coming straight our of your earbuds, with the added bonus of a concert environment. Engulfed in smoke and flashing lights every member of the crowd was shouting out the lyrics of their favourite songs.

As the eyes of the polo-clad model lit up, synchronized with the beat, I began to feel that the band was not just here to play us some songs but to provide a full entertainment experience.

These are Vans!

Believe it. I saw these on WWW Daily. Not traditional Vans but very right now they look comfortable too.

Liz's Sheer Genius Life

Last week, on my hour-long commute to school, I came across a glowing review by The Globe's T.V. critic John Doyle. He actually called MTV's My Life as Liz "sheer freakin’ genius." My interest peaked, I headed straight to the MTV website and I was not disappointed. 


Liz Lee is a self proclaimed 'freak' is a sea of blond, tanned clones. MTV follows her as she tries to navigate the conservative town of Burleson Texas and High School where original thought and self expression is punished. Some might be surprised to hear that it's on MTV but the unique fusion of fiction and reality, which MTV perfected, is what makes My LIfe As Liz so special. 


Everything about Liz is different and she's proud of it. Hilarity ensues when high school shenanigans are combined with her self-deprecating, quirky and quick-witted style. A wacky cousin and a good soundtrack are icing on the cake. My Life as Liz can be found Monday nights in the 10-spot.  

Tight on Space?

Soon most of my classmates will be moving out and finding places in the city. On a tight budget we aren't going to be living in the lap of luxury any time soon. For those of us who are looking for functionality in a cute package I give you the Mayfair Steamer Secretary Trunk . For the low price of $2,995 it turns into a work station with a pull-down desktop and multiple drawers, cubbies, wire management and books shelves. On wheels you can just close it and roll it into the corner.

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matte about you...

I recently picked up essie's matte about you. It's my new favorite product! Matte nail polish has become increasingly popular. Brands like, OPI, Zoya, essie and Aritzia have all come out with their version of a matte look. Prices ranging from 11 to 20 dollars. You will end up spending a pretty penny while your beloved normal colours start separating in your drawer. 
Well, essie's has come up with a solution. Simply apply a base coat, two coats of colour and then a layer of matte about you instead of a top coat. Once dry you will will be able to wear your favourite colour in a matte version. 
It's that simple! 

Brian Williams

This came up in my media relations class today. It is the Thank You note NBC News host Brian Williams left on the CTV website. Enjoy! 

"After tonight's broadcast and after looting our hotel mini-bars, we're going to try to brave the blizzard and fly east to home and hearth, and to do laundry well into next week. Before we leave this thoroughly polite country, the polite thing to do is leave behind a thank-you note.

Thank you, Canada: For being such good hosts. For your unfailing courtesy. For your (mostly) beautiful weather. For scheduling no more than 60 percent of your float plane departures at the exact moment when I was trying to say something on television. For not seeming to mind the occasional (or constant) good-natured mimicry of your accents. For your unique TV commercials -- for companies like Tim Hortons -- which made us laugh and cry. For securing this massive event without choking security, and without publicly displaying a single automatic weapon. For having the best garment design and logo-wear of the games -- you've made wearing your name a cool thing to do. For the sportsmanship we saw most of your athletes display. For not honking your horns. I didn't hear one car horn in 15 days -- which also means none of my fellow New Yorkers rented cars while visiting. For making us aware of how many of you have been watching NBC all these years. For having the good taste to have an anchorman named Brian Williams on your CTV network, who turns out to be such a nice guy. For the body scans at the airport which make pat-downs and cavity searches unnecessary. For designing those really cool LED Olympic rings in the harbor, which turned to gold when your athletes won one. For always saying nice things about the United States...when you know we're listening. For sharing Joannie Rochette with us. For reminding some of us we used to be a more civil society. Mostly, for welcoming the world with such ease and making lasting friends with all of us."

-- CTV Olympics

Not your Grandma's Headphones

At the Fall 2010 Dolce and Gabbana ready-to-wear show there was a return to basics. Simplicity and clean tailoring was a theme that ran through most shows this season. Not to be outdone D&G had a playful twist for all those who count on their racy creations. 

Music has long been synonyms with fashion, so it was no surprise when a pair of gold head phones showed on some models. They were paired with elegantly embroidered suite and matching bustier or a silk dress. It was all pulled together with simple gold jewelry, sock, heels, beautiful leather handbags and red lipstick.

If you want to get your hands on these babies you can order them off the Urban Outfitters website. Photos from style.com