Hat's Off to FP

How amazing are these hats?!

Per usual, Free People nails it in the accessory department.

I am now inspired to start a hat collection...

See More @ Free People

Now Playing: "Stranger in the Wind" - Cut Copy

USD Meets 31 Bits

Attention USDians:

Don't forget to stop by the 31 Bits table at the Alternative Gift Fair today right outside the UC Forums.  There are tons of beautiful pieces, perfect for Mother's Day coming next weekend, or just a little treat for yourself.

Our very own Em Flanagan, the USD campus rep. for 31 Bits!

 

What better way to indulge this Friday than in an inspiring cause and adorable jewelry?

Now Playing: "Taxi Cab" - Vampire Weekend

Arcade Fire

"The Suburbs" - Arcade Fire

"Sometimes I can't believe it. I'm movin' past the feeling and into the night"

I can assure you that will never stop loving Arcade Fire.  

Stellar Street Art

The art that people are capable of producing on the streets is, for lack of a better term, mind-blowing.

Check out more at Street Art Utopia

Now Playing: "Fluorescent Adolescent" - Arctic Monkeys 

Augustana: Self-titled

Augustana's newest album titled "Augustana" was released in stores everywhere yesterday.  I haven't had the chance to pick my copy up quite yet, but my ears are loving the sound of it so far.  Dan Layus's voice is mesmerizing per usual.  I have seen Augustana live twice, and hope to catch them in another show playing their latest tracks. 

Augustana playing one of their newest songs "Shot in the Dark."

www.augustanamusic.com

Now Playing: "Steal Your Heart" - Augustana

Living well with Madewell

I am a huge fan of simply stripes & neutral prints thrown in with brown leathers and denim.  Madewell does an amazing job juxtaposing downtown chic with classic cuts, prints, & colors.  Their style is simple, calm, & collected, yet still manages to stand out.

www.madewell.com

"Effortlessly cool."

Now playing: "Cult Logic" - Miike Snow

OUTSIDE LANDS

Outside Lands Music Festival

The Shins

Muse

The Black Keys

 The Decemberists

 

Arctic Monkeys

& so much more.

I have to go.

Now Playing: "Caring is Creepy" - The Shins

Photos are from www.google.com/images.

 

Thank you, Insight.

Insight 2011 Campaign from MIKE PISCITELLI on Vimeo.

Music: "Someday Soon" - Harlem

www.insight51.com

 

Colorwheel by FP

My thanks goes out to Free People for reminding me why I love creams, whites, and heather gray so much, and why it floods the vast majority of my closet.  

This photoshoot is further proof that you can never go wrong with light neutrals.  As if further proof is needed.  

 

 

Free People's Colorwheel

Sequins. Pleats. Tiers. Florals. Beads. Stones.

Gotta love it.

Now Playing: "You Got the Love (The XX Remix)" - Florence + the Machine

Contemporary Art: Always in flux.

If you ask me, art, in general, is a lifestyle.  It is the choice one makes to broaden creative commons and to freely make art in their own way.  The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego gives contemporary artists a home for their works.  It is solely funded by museum members and holds a mission to increase art awareness and give artists the means they need and deserve to have their works displayed and recognized.  Some are local, some are not.  I have been to both locations, Downtown and La Jolla, and found both to be absolutely phenomenal.  

MCASD's Website

Check out the current and upcoming exhibitions!  

Another perk to visiting MCASD, besides being witness to magnificent work, if that admission is free if you are under 25 years old.  

I find it to be the perfect escape from a hectic day as the perfect source of inspiration.

One of the exhibitions I am most excited to see is Jennifer Steinkamp's Madame Currie.  This woman is a master at what she does.  She's awesome at digital images and videos.  My favorite thing about her work is the recurring theme of nature.  Steinkamp does an impeccable job of capturing it's beauty and turning it into her own art. 

Courtesy of the artist, Jennifer Steinkamp. Digital Rendering of Madame Currie. 2010.

Courtesy of the artist, Jennifer Steinkamp.  Synchronized Projection of Madame Currie. 2011.

Steinkamp's display is at the Downtown MCASD location.

Now Playing: "Created" - Portugal. the Man

Blindsided

Bon Iver is such a boss.  I'm always amazed at how flawlessly he sings.  He holds such a unique, effortless sound.  Perfect ear candy for a lovely day like this - and any day, for that matter.  

Happy Thursday!

Her Name is Jayme Dee

Can't stop listening to Jayme Dee's rendition of "Rolling in the Deep" by the lovely Adele.  I love the fact that every beat and sound made in this version are hers.  

Dear Mr. Sun, please come back to San Diego?