Cruel World, 25

It's almost that time again: Cruel World is back for round 4, with another pretty solid round up... whether you're going in spirit, or in the flesh, enjoy the curated playlist below!

Playlist

Cruel World 2024

It's that time again: Cruel World is back and with it another Spotify playlist to either pump you up or put you in the spirit... I will not be going this time around, but will definitely be there in said spirit!

Playlist

Darker Waves festival

Yet another festival I'm VERY keen on attending...what an incredible lineup!

Cruel World festival

This year marks the second annual Cruel World music festival, and while I didn't get to attend last year, this year, I managed to get in early enough to score one, so needless to say I'm quite excited...here's the line-ups from the past two years:

Spotify playlist

(due to visa issues, Echo and the Bunnymen didn't play) Spotify playlist

Coachella 2015

Wow, that was fast! It's Coachella time again, so here per usual are some stations showcasing this year's artists to help get you in the mood. Don't forget to catch weekend 1 on YouTube and weekend 2 on AXS TV (if you're fortunate enough to have it) and have fun to all going!

Slacker Radio

AccuRadio

Coachella website

Coachella 2014

It's here...the 15th Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio, CA is once again happening over two weekends and this weekend will be broadcast on YouTube. To the lucky folks going (including my own sister who is breaking her Coachella cherry lol) I hope you all enjoy it and get to see all your faves. For the rest of us, there's always next year and these links to stations dedicated to the artists taking part this time around...
AccuRadio: Coachella
Slacker Radio: Coachella 2014
Coachella website

Coachella 2013

Let the trek begin: Coachella 2013 begins this weekend and repeats the next, so once again, for those that are lucky enough to have tickets, have a blast, and for the rest of us: enjoy the webcast lol! Anyway, here's some music to put you in the mood, as well as the website for cam viewing...

AccuRadio.com

Slacker.com

YouTube channel
Official site

Happy World Goth Day!

Every May 22, the darkly clad and those that love them celebrate all that is spooky, macabre, and  other things most people leave for Halloween (not that we don't do this daily mind you, but you know lol). There are all kinds of way one can celebrate: from just listening to music all day, to having a horror film night, from going to a club, to reading novels both old and new. Even if you're not darkly inclined, you too can mark the day by doing a bit of digging into just what this whole goth thing is all about...you just may be surprised and learn a few things! So happy WGD to one and all, please make sure you check out the website in the fun little banner you see above, and don't be afraid to come to the dark side...remember, we have cookies! ;-)
PS: from today until the 29th, dark alternative band The Death Notes are allowing folks to download their song "Ghost" for free in honor of WGD and some WGD specials by the men who made it happen...enjoy!

DJ Martin Oldgoth's Thirteen13 WGD Special 2011

It's Derby Day!

Kentucky Derby Barbie

Not only is it Cinco de Mayo as posted below, it's also the 138th "Run For the Roses" which means lots of horses, Mint Juleps, and of course, huge hats! Best of luck to all the participants! As for me, I'll be enjoying one the a fore mentioned Juleps with my Beanie Baby buddy (appropriately named) Derby. :-)
Kentucky Derby site

Coachella 2012

For the next two weekends, the 13th Coachella Music and Art Festival will be held here in SoCal: Indio to be exact. To either amp you up should you be going, or just put you there in spirit if you're not, here's a couple stations to blast...enjoy!
Coachella site
Slacker Radio : Coachella 2012
AccuRadio : Coachella

The Joys of Vintage Shopping

I LOVE vintage clothes shopping. In fact, if I won the lotto, that's one of the first things I would do. Raid as many vintage shops as I could lol. For me (and those like me), there's nothing that can quite compare to finding that top, skirt, dress, pair of pants, or the ultimate find, shoes that not only fit, but are just so you and go great with plenty of stuff you already have. My love of clothes of the past goes so far that even retro stuff will do and if I'm at let's say Target, Wal Mart, ect., I will check to see if they have anything before I leave. My preferred era is the '60s... whether it's something straight out of Mad Men, Austin Powers, or Hair, I love it all. Lately though, I've been branching out a bit into the flare jean, vintage/retro tee, cowboy boot wearing part of the '70s. I even bought a pair of wedge sandals and patchwork pair of I guess you could call them platform boots I found at a Goodwill. Not something I would ordinarily do (I'm very much a flat shoe person) but nonetheless, there you go. We women can do some pretty crazy you know what when it comes to fashion. Even a very brief glimpse into fashion history can tell you that. I'm also not opposed to things from the '20s to the '50s. Back when women used to dress up to the nines just to go to the store. Sigh...there's just something about those years that was so classy and elegant. Now those were the days lol. Anyway, case in point, my last get was these beauties from Old Navy. I'm still hoping to get one of the lighter pairs. Best idea those folks ever had. THANK YOU Old Navy! Now if only Target would roll out the cool tees like they used to...To help with my everlasting quest to find the next awesome thing, I have the following books. they're all good and I recommend any of them to get you started:

Then there's this one by the costume designer for Mad Men...how could I resist?

And if you want to take the whole retro thing a bit further, some hair and make up books I found:

Now it's your turn: are you a vintage/retro clothes addict too? What's your fave store and/or old school find? Any links or stories to share? Please do, and happy hunting!

My Top Five List About the Beach

Was at the beach yesterday w/a friend, so I decided to post my top 5 list about being down by the seaside:
5: A ginormus amount of sand will, in fact, do a damn fine job of holding your beach umbrella in place when it's windy.
4: There's still nothing finer for a straight girl to see than attractive, young, and shirtless males running in a scenic setting.
3: Big waves and cold water=lots of shrieks from Ms. M
2: It's not quite as good without A LOT of fire and s'mores, and
1: Sand in food never tastes good
Bonus: Having  a friend (or more) with you is usually always way better than going alone!:)