WeSC hearts Montreal

Saw this as I was walking home today and couldn't help share with you my excitement (and my unskilled photography). It seems that the Swedish streetwear brand will have a flagship store on the corner of Ste-Catherine and Bishop street. Rumor has it that owners from a pretty well known streetwear store a few blocks down are a part of this new endeavor..all to be determined in time. Hmm..wonder if they can have some hot swedish boys work there for my viewing pleasure :)

My Two MMVA Performing Highlights

MTV Music Video Awards were this past Sunday. It was a decent show where Lady Gaga was her man persona "Joe Calderone" all evening and ridiculous people besides Foo Fighters won. Half the world doesn't know who Tyler the Creator is and I really doubt Katy Perry has more talent than Adele. Alas, I need to manage my stress so I will stop my rant!

Although Kanye and Jay-Z performed their first single off their collaboration album "Throne", I give credit to the wifey of one part of the duo. Beyonce's performance was great, it was very Motown! I loved especially her little tummy rub at the end announcing her pregnancy and the proud papa in the audience jumped in glee (you can see it at the end of the video below). For my second fave, well no shock to anyone, it was Adele! She brought a moment of serenity in all the color chaos of the show.

Beyonce-Love on Top

Adele- Someone Like You

Incase X Andy Warhol: Part Deux

Speaking of Andy Warhol...Incase, founded in 1997 to protect the technology we hold close to us, is releasing a second collection inspired by the iconic artist. This collection will showcase various types of media art that Warhol used such as silkscreening (Elvis) and film (Empire).

The collection is already available on the Incase's website.

Made Me X Stussy

To celebrate their upcoming collaboration, Made Me and Stussy introduce you to a rocker chick with plenty of attitude "Miss Poly Styrofoam". This digital project is to launch the 12 piece collection inspired by the early punk look of the 80s featuring a leather moto jacket, denim jacket, tees, and much more.

Astronautalis...

I love Astronautalis and his new track is simply amazing. It is a preview to his new album set to release on September 13th! I already put this on my facebook profile, but just to obsessed!!

Even the fish have hotels

Just a cool fish tank.

Psquared and the City: Osheaga

Ok, I am a little late on this post but it is due to life/work when you come back from vacation. Reality just smacks you in the face! I was happy that I got to be a part of Osheaga again this year even if it was just for a little bit. I only got to attend the Sunday festivities but it was well worth missing the two others days since I was on a girl-cation at the Jersey Shore...(post about our vacation will soon follow).

Osheaga was amazing. I got to see mixture of old bands (Cypress Hill, The Flaming Lips) with new favorites (City and Color, Beirut). My favorites of the day were The Sounds, Cypress Hill and Shad. Although I love Beirut, they had so much sound difficulty that a large venue for them is not enjoyable.

Beirut (backstage)...I Mcoeur them even when sound issues get in the way!

Shad... you add to my Canadian Hip Hop love

What I adore about Osheaga is the weird things that can happen...such as Shad and Dallas (lead singer from City and Color) performing a duo together, The Flaming Lips married a young couple from Calgary during their encore and Cypress Hill smoked the biggest joint I have ever seen.

Balloons waiting to be set free by The Flaming Lips

Osheaga, I cant wait to be with you next year....

This will be me when you pick me up on Sunday

Jerry: What is this?

George: What?

Jerry: We're going on a two day trip, what are you, Diana Ross?

George: I happen to dress based on mood.

Jerry: Oh. But you essentially wear the same thing all the time.

George: Seemingly. Seemingly. But within that basic framework there are many
subtle variations, only discernable to an acute observer, that reflect the many
moods, the many shades, the many sides of George Costanza.

Jerry: (referring to George's outfit): And what mood is this.

George: This is Morning Mist.

Watch it here

Psquared and the City: The Black Keys

On July 11th, I got to see Cage the Elephant and The Black Keys in concert. I saw the Ohio duo last year at the Osheaga Festival but admit that seeing them in an inside venue did beat all my sound expectations. The show was amazing but sadly a short set of 75minutes which I think is due to the limited banter between songs. They did an amazing encore wearing Habs Jerseys which made the crowd go in an uproar.



If you do not know The Black Keys very well, here are a few fun facts about them:

1- The band's name came from a schizophrenic artist named Alfred McMoore that the duo knew personally.
2- They are from Akron, Ohio which was once known as the Rubber Capitol of the World (inspiration for the name of their third album "Rubber Factory" in 2004)
3-Their album "Attack & Release" was produced by the legendary Danger Mouse
4-Denise Grollmus, ex-wife of Patrick Carney, released an essay "Snapshots From a Rock 'N' Roll Marriage" offering a glimpse of happy days and sad moments of their ended marriage.

One of many great tracks off their last album "Brothers"

Atmosphere "The Last to Say"

A beautiful serious song represented in a minimalist video to avoid taking anything away from the powerful message. I love Slug.

"Please put your shoes on and step into that warm weather,
Go get yourself a more better forever."

Smurfette for Harper's Bazaar

My sister and I were huge fans of Smurfs when we were kids and collected a lot of the little figurines. I am not sure about the upcoming movie but Harper's Bazaars' idea of using Smurfette in the August issue is simply fabu! The Smurfette fashion spread showcases Fall 2011 best acessories from Marc Jacobs, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton and more!!

Psquared and the City: Jogging

Lately, there has been some drama in my life but what can you do, it's life and you got to suck it up. So when things get tough, releasing the negativity helps me cope and the best way for me is jogging.

I started this new addiction a few months ago. My brother motivated me to get off the couch and join him on a jog, little did I know, he was going to be Hitler in sneakers. I guess I should be thanking him since I can get off my couch all by myself now! It helps me release the frustration of the day, appreciate the nice weather we have for such a short time a year, enjoy the beautiful sights of my neighborhood and listen to my jogging mixtapes.

If peer pressure works for you, go buy some cute sneakers, put on your headphones and jog dammit!

p.s. I totally feel like a body break commercial. If you are Canadian, you totally know what I am talking about. If you are not Canadian, I suggest you google it.

A track that is on my jogging mixtape...an oldie but totally fitting!

One of those weeks...

I know I am having a really really bad week when I keep forgetting to put mascara on every day. Just to put it in perspective, I use mascara as much as I use toothpaste. Next week, please be better.

WeSC X Anna Sheffield Bing Bang

Next month, the Swedish brand WeSC will release their collaboration with Anna Sheffield, the jewelry designer behind Bing Bang. This street style collection got it's inspiration from downtown New York City, the punk movement as well as Victorian references. I am in love with this collection especially the headphones and the "forever" necklace. Prices range between 80$US and 120$US.

Eventually, this day won't matter.Today is not that day...