Author: moneknows
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#Discourses: Fashion x Niece
My favorite conversation of the week involves fashion.
Location – my room at my desk in front of the computer. On the screen is a pic of an amazing buyer/super-stylist/iconoclast wearing an impeccable ensemble.
I call my niece over to discuss said outfit with her and this is what ensues:
Me: “Oh My God, do you see this outfit niece ?!?!?! I could rock that or something like that.”
Niece: “No, you could not (said with exasperation) !”
Me: “Why not?”
Niece: “It looks good on her, but would not look good on you cause she can do that. You would look ridiculous – on her it’s cute”
Me: “How about the earrings?”
Niece: “No!”, said with level 10 teen eye-roll .
Me: “How about the shoes?”
Niece: “No! Those are too high and you will kill yourself!”
Me: “What about the hair?”
Niece: “Aarghhhhh….. I am leaving now …”
And she does leave muttering to herself, but not quietly cause I can hear her say that I drive her crazy with this fashion stuff.
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WALLPAPER* DESIGN AWARDS 2014
The Wallpaper* Design Awards 2014 winners have been announced and they include the people, places, creations and concepts that have intrigued people for the past year.
This year’s judges panel included: Victoria Beckham, Michael Chow, Ron Gilad, Spike Jonze, Thom Mayne and Thaddaeus Ropac.
After seeing these preview pages, shown below, I can’t wait to get this spectacular issue !
Wallpaper* Design Awards 2014 Preview_Victoria Beckham 
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ELIE SAAB – SS14 HAUTE COUTURE
ELIE SAAB – SS14 HAUTE COUTURE
Yes, I know the model falling at the show is trending all over the place but stop for a minute and look at this collection – these clothes are indeed works of art, worthy of being shown in a museum.
http://youtu.be/xk6FBGheM8c
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CHANEL – SS14 HAUTE COUTURE
CHANEL – SS14 HAUTE COUTURE
While the clothes showed again that Mr. Lagerfeld is the master, it was the shoes, in this case the sneakers x haute couture mashups that got everyone’s attention.
They are gorgeous and I want them all !
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The National – Tour Dates, CBS This Morning & Fan Contest
Here’s the latest news about The National’s Tour Dates, CBS This Morning appearance and Fan Contest !
THE NATIONAL ANNOUNCE 2014 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
BAND TO PERFORM TWO SONGS OFF GRAMMY® NOMINATED TROUBLE WILL FIND ME
ON CBS THIS MORNING: SATURDAY, Jan. 25
“I Need My Girl” Covers Contest Announced: Fourteen Fan Cover Song Submissions To Be Featured Everyday Between February 1-14 on AmericanMary.com
[Brooklyn, NY, Tuesday, January 21, 2013] 2013 was a landmark year for The National, whose May release of their fifth studio album Trouble Will Find Me debuted at #3 on Billboard’s Top 200, followed by sold-out international tours, performances on The Colbert Report, All Things Considered, The Mindy Project, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live! The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan and more. The five-piece premiered their documentary film Mistaken For Strangersat the opening film at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival and was met with rave reviews. The band capped off the year with their first GRAMMY nomination for Best Alternative Album in early December. With 2014 underway The National shows no signs of slowing down with the 56th Annual GRAMMYS Awards on Jan. 26th, a theatrical release of their film, and new North American tour dates (listed below). In addition, The National will perform two songs on the Jan. 25th episode of CBS This Morning.Beginning on February 1st, National fans can submit covers of “I Need My Girl” for a Valentine’s Day contest.
CBS This Morning
The National will perform on CBS This Morning, Saturday, Jan. 25 on the CBS Television Network (check local listings). As part of the show’s ‘Saturday Sessions’ the band will be featured in a profile piece followed by performances of “I Need My Girl” and “Don’t Swallow the Cap.”
I Need My Girl Covers Contest
Starting TODAY The National invites fans to submit videos of themselves covering “I Need My Girl”. Simply enter your cover of “I Need My Girl” here. http://americanmary.com/ineedmygirl/
Fan covers will be selected throughout February and premiere on The National’s website, AmericanMary.com, from February 1 through Valentines Day. On Valentines Day, a winning video will be selected by the band and that winner will receive a $500 AMEX gift certificate.
The National 2014 US Tour Dates
1/31 – Honolulu, HI – The Republik
3/25 – Los Angeles, CA – Shrine Auditorium- Gala theatrical premiere of Mistaken for Strangers + Full concert from The National
4/09 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall w/Daughter
4/10 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall w/ Daughter
4/11 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall w/ Daughter
4/12 – Grand Rapids, MI – Calvin College Covenant Fine Arts Center
4/15 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre w/ Daughter
4/16 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre w/ Daughter
4/21 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater w/ Warpaint
4/22 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater w/ Warpaint
4/26 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre w/ Portugal the ManMore about their upcoming documentary here (more…)
