Proenza Schouler Neon Bags February 4, 2010

Nothing says summer like neon.  My current obsession is the oval neon bags from Proenza Schouler.  They’re compact, but will still function as an everyday bag… but with a little more sass.  I love the versatility of the shoulder strap and the shorter hand strap.  Plus, they’re just fun.  This is my pick for everyone who loves bright colors and celebrating summer!

Frey Wille

Vienna is for lovers.  Jewelry lovers, that is.  Frey Wille is the best thing to come out of Austria sinceVienna Sausages (?!  Ok, maybe he’s best thing to come out of Vienna period).  His jewelry can truly be considered an art.  On first glance, his colorful enamel creations look like Vera Bradley and Banana Republic teamed up for a new project.  The fanciful patterns and bold styles are reminiscent of the mod designs of the 60’s, but also take on a vintage feel, especially with the Venise collection.  You’ll fall in love instantly if your look is bohemian or preppy.

Frey Wille has a global and cultural focus, including collections inspired by history from all over the world, like the Poseidon and Sphinx collections.  These mythical elements only add to the fun.  

February Playlist February 3, 2010

1. Game Over – V.V. Brown
2. Crystal Village – Pete Yorn
3. Backwards Walk – Frightened Rabbit
4. Wait It Out – Imogen Heap
5. Shark In the Water – V.V. Brown
6. It’s the Weekend – Andrew Friendly
7. Answer to Yourself – The Soft Pack
8. Cynthia – Millionyoung
9. World Behind My Wall – Tokio Hotel
10. Amarillion – Datarock
11. Merrymaking At My Place – Calvin Harris
12. Bizarre Love Triangle – Sennen
13. Plans & Reveries – Black Gold
14. A Beautiful Mine – Rjd2
15. Idols – Black Gold
16. Drop Those Legs – The Recital
17. Alice – Avril Lavigne
18. Rose Garden – Nick Jonas & the Administration
19. Bottles – V.V. Brown
20. Conspiracy – Nick Jonas & the Administration
21. Rats – U.S. Royalty
22. Where Are You Now – U.S. Royalty
23. Upper East Side – Experimental Aircraft
24. With a Gun – Experimental Aircraft
25. Meet Me on Echo Echo Terrace – Experimental Aircraft
26. Set Fire to the Third Bar – Snow Patrol feat. Martha Wainwright
27. What’s the Attitude? – Cut Chemist feat. Hymnal
28. Everything Is New – Jack Penate
29. One Life Stand – Hot Chip
30. Midnight – The Watson Twins
31. Harpeth River – The Watson Twins
32. Move Along – The Soft Pack
33. Pot Kettle Black – Tilly and the Wall
34. Morning Light – Smoke Fairies
35. Call It a Day – The Soft Pack
36. If You Were Here – Cary Brothers
37. Have a Good Sleep – Hot Hot Heat
38. O.N.E. – Yeasayer
39. Rome – Yeasayer
40. Eternally Missed – Muse
41. Crying Shame – Muse
42. Pull My Heart Away – Jack Penate
43. Rocket – Goldfrapp
44. The High Road – Broken Bells
45. Self Preservation – AM
46. Action/Reaction – Choir of Young Believers
47. Savin’ You – The Watson Twins
48. To Feel Love – Butterfly Boucher
49. Fox on the Run – The Academy Is…
50. Beat Control – Tilly and the Wall
51. Holdin’ Steady – Shelly Fraley
52. Oblivious – Samantha Stollenwerck
53. Carefree – Samantha Stollenwerck
54. Glass – Ross Copperman
55. Symphonies – Dan Black
56. Yours – Dan Black
57. Rain Down On Me – Santana feat. Dave Matthews
58. One Fine Morning – Santana
59. Inside These Lines – Trent Dabbs
60. Look Back On – Trent Dabbs
61. Still Alive – Lisa Miskovsky
62. Electra 33 – Sophe Lux
63. President – Sophe Lux
64. God Doesn’t Take American Express – Sophe Lux
65. My Heart, Your Hands – Dommin
66. No Time – The Heavy
67. Oh No!  Not You Again! – The Heavy
68. Blow Me Away – Breaking Benjamin
69. Ghosts – Laura Marling

* Can I just add that I am OBSESSED with the entire album Travelling Like the Light from V.V. Brown.  Best $6 you will ever spend.

*  Surprisingly, (since I am not 14), I love the new album by Nick Jonas & the Administration.  Part John Mayer, part Michael Jackson, and part awesome.

*The Watson Twins album Talking to Me, Talking to You is phenomenal.  Every song is my new favorite, until I listen to the next one.  This album has a song for whatever mood you’re in.  It will be playing on repeat for the next few months I assure you.

*Surprise of the month has to be Jack Penate.  His album is truly a fresh sound, which I like to think of as British Disco Reggae.  He makes me happy.