Saturday, February 23, 2008

Four Left Feet

Let me present to you 2 pairs of girls: two sisters and two lovers, all of which whom make AWESOME music! I decided to put them together in this one post because, not only are the bands just a 2 girl duo, but their music is very similar...

The Pierces

I first discovered this sister duo on the cotillion ball gossip girl episode. They were those girls on the stage singing and swaying left to right, remember? Anyways after hearing their music and having it stuck in my head, I decided to buy their second album Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge. The sisters leave behind their southern, Alabama accents while singing but a weensy bit of "twang" can be found in the music and beats of their songs. Provocative, femme fatale lyrics...french pop-ish.... a little banjo and theatrical moments add up to one unique and cool CD!


The Ditty Bops

If you liked The Pierces, then the next step is to listen to The Ditty Bops. I first discovered about the lover duo on a Grey's Anatomy CD and immediately bought all of their albums, and not one song is bad! They're VERY theatrical, folk, waltz-y, and love to use sound effects. Its all very fun music and sounds like something they would sell at an arts and crafts folk gallery. Their 3rd CD comes out soon as well - I am very excited!



**I put some of both The Pierces and The Ditty Bops on my music player - enjoy!

All in a Day!

1. Dawn - Pride and Prejudice Soundtrack
2. In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning - Frank Sinatra
3. Perfect Timing (This Morning) - Orba Squara
4. Mornings 11 - The Magic Numbers
5. Late Morning Lullaby - Brandi Carlile
6. Evening Sun - The Strokes
7. Warm Night - The Concretes
8. Tonight - Kate Walsh
9. Sleep Tonight - Stars
10. Breeze Black Night - The Ditty Bops

These songs aren't on the music player because i could only find two songs for the music player lol!

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Mirror, Mirror


And just like the Marc by Marc Jacobs SS08 line, I spied another DIY in his FW08 line. If you look close enough, you can see little mirrored pins, which were trendy in the 80's much like this line's inspiration.


I have actually already posted about a mirror broach DIY back in the summer, but if you missed it, click HERE!

Happy Crafting :)

Friday, February 15, 2008

Jungle 2 Jungle

Here's the week's playlist, with an African, Jungle sound to them:


1. Heart it Races - Architecture In Helsinki
2. Picture of Jesus - Ben Harper
3. Blessed to Be A Witness - Ben Harper
4. Earth Intruders - Bjork
5. Black Tambourine - Beck
6. Clap Hands - Beck
7. Send Me on My Way - Rusted Root
8. With My Own Two Hands - Jack Johnson
9. King Without a Crown - Matisyahu
10. Multiply - Jamie Lidell

Saturday, February 9, 2008

HeartsForever

ARGH! Really sorry about the 2 posts a week! I've been uber busy because the musical I'm in has just started rehersals and dance team is still going on as well! I have a 4 day weekend next week so I'll be able to catch up and deliever some posts. Anyways, here are the top 10 songs of the week, all relating to hearts because of V-Day coming up :)

1. Melt Your Heart - Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins
Sunglasses, fredflare.com

2. Secret Heart - Feist

Cookies, Eleni's Bakery

3. Your Heart is an Empty Room - Death Cab for Cutie

cardigan, delias.com

4. Young at Heart - Frank Sinatra

tote, Harijuku Lovers

5. Heart of Glass - Nouvelle Vague

Heart shirt, American Apparel

6. When Did Your Heart Go Missing? - Rooney
Necklace, Juicy Couture

7. Way to Your Heart - Persephone's Bees

slip ons, Vans

8. Dont Phunk With My Heart - Black Eyed Peas

heart plush, fredflare.com

9. Cheated Hearts - The Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Bathing suit, delias.com

10. Weak Strong Heart - Leona Naess

flats, Betsey Johnson

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Cookies and Cream


Here is a recipie for a yummy candy that only has 2 ingredients! I make it for teachers and friends around Chrsitmas time, etc, but my dance team coach loves it sooo much that I pretty much make it every holiday for her. And with Valentines day approaching, you may want to make that special someone easy homemade chocolates <3

Cookies and Cream Chocolates
1 package of Oreos (you can use reduced fat, extra stuffed, peanut butter, mint, the colored ones - whatever one you like best!)
1 bag of white chocolate chips

1. Put all the Oreos in a sturdy ziplock bag and crush them all, you can pound them with a cup or rolling pin.
2. Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl, using the microwave (about 1 minute, stirring in between)
3. Stir the Oreos into the melted chocolate, using as much oreo crumbs as you can (you may have some left over).
4. Spoon the mixture onto wax paper by the tablespoonfull into clusters. Let dry. Remove from wax paper and VOILA!

Weekly Top 10 Songs!

Put my itunes on random and here's what I got:

1. Does He Love You? - Rilo Kiley
2. Would You Come With Me - The Elected
3. Boy With a Coin - Iron and Wine
4. Closer - Joshua Radin
5. Samson - Regina Spektor
6. Your Picture - Camera Obscura
7. Radio Song - JET
8. Choke - The Cardigans
9. Gleaming Auction - Snow Patrol
10. Do You Realize? - The Flaming Lips