Musical Musings: the 2014 Grammys

I haven't watched the Grammys in years. It was always something I watched with my parents and something I could never remember to catch as an adult. But I do have fond memories of them because some of my first exposure to alternative/rap/rock music was via the Grammys winner CDs from the 90s. So, naturally when we were at my parent's last weekend we watched the Grammys and lets just say the show has changed since I last watched it 10 years ago... 



This performance elevated Imagine Dragons to a new level of rock n' roll. Kendrick Lamar's performance intertwined with their song Radioactive was the best performance at this year's Grammys. Who would have thought they were so legit? The song is aggressive , but the mashup fits perfectly. 

The other best mashup of the night was between Carole King and Sara Bareilles. It made my heart grow two sizes, left me teary eyed, and inspired. What a great performance! Music that is uplifting is a gift from the Universe. 

Sorry for the delay on these posts. Between taking a vacation, Houston having a 'snow' day Tuesday (it was a trace?), and my parents visiting last night I have been swamped. I've got some goods in the works so come back soon. 



PS. Need a laugh? Watch this.

Pinterest is Calling: Pretty Pics n' Stuff

image via jamieshop.com

Those walls. That couch. The art. The brass. Agh! If only I can get my ducks in a row enough to get my home painted (or painted by B-Rad and I, let's get real here). All of this is exactly what I am into right. now. This wall color is specifically call soft grey. Apparently folks struggle with getting grey too dark or blue or purple or whatever. Just another reason for me to procrastinate putting it off. Anyone have a grey paint they recommend that will look as luscious as the above? I would be much obliged. 

image via TVatemywardrobe.com

Can you believe that this photo above is dated January 26, 1994? Just check out the top right hand corner of the polaroid if you do not believe me. Beyond the date can you believe that this aesthetic is back? The plaid, the shoes, the jeans... I am not one for the 90s look and I think it is because I wore it so badly then. I was all of 8.5 years old when this came out (anyone else born in '86?), but our mother fancied herself a fashionista and kept me stocked in Doc Martins, baby doll dresses, and the world worst shag haircut (the pics are too bad to share). I dressed like this and for that reason I will not be doing it anytime soon. Sorry grunge movement. Minimalist-downtown-girl-chic is the one for me. 

image via WWD.com

This image was captured at Yiping Yin's Couture Spring 2014 show in Paris. I love the cut of the coat and the color - that grey again! Plus the juxtaposition of the textures of the feathers, the shininess of the pants, and the fluff of the coat. I love that it is a cold weather crop top too. So legit. WWD said that this show was an interesting foil to the butterflies portrayed on the other Paris couture runways because it's emphasis was on the moth. Very interesting indeed.