Model Watch Monday: From Ukraine with Love

This intriguing face, Julia Museychuk, comes to us from Kiev, Ukraine. Julia has already made her way to Paris to work with her agency there, City Models. She has a eerie look, intriguing is definitely the correct word to use in describing this new face. I would say that she has a bit of a similar look to Gemma Ward [who we haven't seen for quite some time] with the eyes.  If anyone was starting to miss the likes of Miss Ward, they can definitely take a liking to Julia. Her wide eyes and angelic look, almost doe like gives her an intensely captivating aura. Standing 5'10.5 and only 17 years of age, we're sure to see her walking down the runways of future fashion weeks to come.

Menswear: Hermès spring 2011

Designer Véronique Nichanian showcased a very white show with her mens collection for Hermès this past week in Milan. Most of the models were wearing white pants and blazers, giving a very light and airy forecast for spring 2011. Good choice, who doesn't like a man in white? I've always been a fan of white pants on a guy in spring/summer, classy!

This photo to the left shows exactly how to bring in a dark color in a pretty much white and neutral color scheme. People always second guess themselves when adding a dark color to a white ensemble, but it isn't always a "fashion fo paw". This jacket works just fine, the hint of beige seen through the jacket definitely helps tie it all in. 

This season, Nichanian introduces hybrid clothing. What is hybrid clothing you ask? Well, lets say this, a shirt with a blouson back, perhaps a diagonal zip closing, or a hood. There were the same kind of relaxed notch lapels on the double-breasted jackets. These little details you'll see throughout this collection. The added "something" definitely brings Hermès from the suiting and being extremely well dressed, to being all of that, but in a relaxed sort of way. After all, wouldn't you want to be relaxed during the warm weather of spring/summer?

Photo: Monica Feudi

Arcade Fire's New Album and Tour

Some would argue that Canadian based band Arcade Fire had giving birth to the indie-pop scene years ago, but whether you agree with that statement or not, it’s undeniable that the band has a great sound and charisma. Which is why it’s exciting to learn of the bands up coming album release and tour.

On May 27, 2010 the band released the double a-side 12 inch singles: “The Suburbs” and “Month of May.” These two singles are in anticipation of their upcoming album “The Suburbs” which is due to come into this world on August 2, 2010. The single “The Suburbs” has a relaxing yet catchy beat with thoughtful lyrics, while “Month of May” is much faster, has a harder beat with a definite touch of punk. Both songs are featured on the album and if they’re any indication of what the whole album will be like, then it should be just as good, or even better than Arcade Fire’s past two albums.

Arcade Fire begin their world tour on July 4th in Belgium and make stops throughout the United States with the band Spoon starting August 1st. Click here to listen to the new singles and to check out tour dates.


By Michelle Manetti

A Step Up for TOMS

Everyone loves TOMS shoes.The launch of “one for one” has made us all feel like we are making the world a better place, one shoe at a time. And now they are making that even easier by offering us shoe lovers, a TOMS 'Calypso' wedge.

Choose between two popular colors red stripe or navy stripe, both lined with the trademark soft leather lining and embossed TOMS logo on the back of the heel. Best part of all? For those of us shopping for the perfect 4th of July outfit, we need to look no further.

These beauties go for $69 on TOMS.com. They are just a bit more expensive than the original flats but who wouldn’t want to pay a little more for some extra height and longer looking legs? Much appreciation to the TOMS team for fulfilling our greatest desire: a pair of sandals that we can walk miles in while changing the world, one shoe at a time.


By: Amanda Chase

Dalton M.

The synthesizer has had an increase in popularity during the 21st century. It can, at times, be overused and the instrument can loose its unique ability. However, when done properly it can produce wonders such as Dalton M.

A musician from the Connecticut area, Dalton M. brings a sound similar to that of The Magnetic Fields, but with more of an electro vibe. Songs such as Goodbye 50’s (inspired by rock‘n’roll from the era) and Such Fools So Cruel bring a rare combination to the table of honest lyrics and whimsical melodies. What may be even more impressive than the songs themselves, is that only one man is responsible for this indie/soulful sound: Alex Marans.

Alex Marans, as they say, is Dalton M. After splitting from well known Connecticut band The Smyrk, Marans has been working on his EP, entitled: The Flashlight, EP which is in its final stages. Every rhythm, melody and chord is produce from the hands, lungs and imagination of Marans solely. His surrealist sound screams individuality and is something worth checking-out. You can listen to all of Dalton M’s latest musical endeavors, as well as keep up with his EP release and tour dates at Myspace.com/thedaltonm or follow him: Twitter.com/hidaltonmhere.

By Michelle Manetti