the wearhouse district

Still so in love with MS MR's album Secondhand Rapture, which is freakin' perfect, it's easy to believe how ecstatic I was when the duo announced that their new album How Does It Feel which will be released on July 17. To top it all off - Last week, MS MR released a STUNNING acoustic rendition of their newest song “Wrong Victory.” The Charlotte Rutherford-directed video, was shot in what Lizzy  Plapinger   and Max  Hershenow (the duo that make up MS MR)  describe as “the attic of a stunning, near-perfectly preserved 70s house in South London that’s essentially our dream home." It was premiered by  PAPER Magazine   HERE  and can be seen here:  http://smarturl.it/ WrongVictoryAc .    Also, Airbnb has partnered with MS MR to kickoff Lollapalooza Weekend in Chicago with the chance to win a private in-home concert for one lucky host and 20 guests, including songs being performed live for the first time from...

Haute 's track " Down " was on repeat for a week and a half following its release, and I still haven't gotten enough. It boasts such a unique sound by mixing soulful vocals, hip hop beats, and elements of modern pop music - like nothing I had heard before. Based in Montreal, Anna Magidson and Romain Hainaut, who make up the duo of Haute, have crafted an infectious sound that is both gripping and sultry. The duo's most recent track " U Should Know ," released earlier this year continues to deliver the soul and R&B sounds that I fell for in Haute's previous release. This just makes me excited to see what else Haute has in store for us. Possibly a music video, or an EP to come? We'll have to wait and see. But, I'm sure it won't take long for Haute to blow up in the music scene.

Summer Solstice is right around the corner! Hooray! Time for Sunburns, heatstroke, mosquito bites, buckets of sweat, humidity-induced bad hair days... Okay, fine. I'll admit it. I'm not a huge fan of summer, especially in Manhattan. It's just so miserably, suffocatingly hot. And getting dressed in the summer is the worst! Nothing in my closet is small enough to not leave me drenched in sweat. If only it were legal to run around naked. It makes sense that half of Manhattan leaves the city every summer to escape the heat (and the ridiculous influx of tourists). Unfortunately, I don't have that luxury. But, I try my best to get away to a nearby beach or rooftop pool every chance I can get. It may not be as comforting as an autumn breeze, but it does help make the season more bearable. So, here's what I have in my poolside/beach bag - to help me survive (and attempt to enjoy) the summer. 1. Gray Malin iPhone 6 Phone Case  - Obsessed with these cases! I...

A great jacket or raincoat can make you feel so safe and secure. No matter what spontaneous weather springtime tries to throw at you - wind, rain or shine - you're ready. With mercury retrograde upon us, it's easy to anticipate a whole different type of storm. So many things are in flux, but like our jackets protecting us from the wind and rain, we have our confidence and positivity to shield us. Staying strong, we can use this time to reassess, repair and redesign, instead of collapsing under the pressure and discombobulation. When the rain begins to fall the only way to stay dry is wrap ourselves in a great jacket and keep moving forward. With every struggle we keep this in mind, and find security in our shield. If we exhibit confidence, drive and determination we can make it through anything. Wearing: Jacket - Jungwon ; Shirt -  Linder ; Pants -  Linder ;  Boots –  Dr. Scholls Shoes ; Bag - Tumi Like It? Hype It! *This blog en...

by Elle Murad On April 9th through the12th, a festival took place. Not a very big festival like the one that took place in California; One that’s smaller and focuses on a vibrant historic quarter of a funky town. French Quarter Festival features great local musicians and delicious local cuisine sprawled throughout the historic French Quarter in New Orleans , add to that just a dash of local style and you’ve got yourself a fun weekend. While this year the rainy weather stalled the show for a couple hours, it also made getting some great street style shots very difficult. What I did find about the fashions of French Quarter Festival is that they rely on function over fashion, especially when it’s scatter thunderstorms. Outfits were built around large raincoats and chunky rain boots while still trying to stay cool in the high humidity. There were varying styles of outfits but most people were more focused on staying dry, just a few people decided it was worth the risk.