Can you hear the Sleigh Bells?

I think Sleigh Bells are my new favourite band. She is adorable and he is a dreamboat.

'[Alexis] Krauss flips easily from hip-hop hook sass (“Beach Girls”), to pop power to sunshined, coquettish coos.'

- Stereogum

The band came together when songwriter and producer Derek Miller, a veteran of Florida hardcore warriors Poison the Well, hooked up with singer Alexis Krauss, who spent time in the teenpop group RubyBlue before becoming a teacher at a Bronx public school.

- Pitchfork

Their music reminds me alot of The Kills but with a more electrpop vibe to it. They haven't actually officially released anything but there are a few live recordings on youtube. I have been listening to Ring Ring on repeat whilst i type this.

And watch this for a lovely little interview.

I am so happy because not only do I get to see them play alongside Pixies and Pavement at Primavera Sound in Barcelona but they are also doing a small gig in London in March which I will hopefully go along to.

what are you listening to at the moment?

So tired, So sleepy

While my cat happily snoozes at the foot of my bed I am wide awake at 6am on a Saturday morning with a cup of coffee and my laptop. I wish I was asleep. At least being awake early means i get to catch up on reading blogs.

all photos: weheartit.com

In other news I booked my flight to New York! I am still finalising places I want to visit but so far I have these places in mind:

New York, Boston, Chicago, Michigan, Washington, Boca Raton, Texas, Nashville, San Fran, Southern California and Los Angeles!

I think there are more towns i should go to that I haven't listed. Keep your recommendations coming! Is this quite a lot to do? North America is so huuuge!

Sound okay?

Thanks to Diane from Darling Darling for introducing me to this ever so sweet short film for Opening Ceremony's spring summer 2010 collection. Featuring Jason Schwartzman and Kirsten Dunst and a soundtrack by Coconut Records! This is exactly how i would have loved to have spent my valentines XO

non plus one final from Tracy ANTONOPOULOS on Vimeo.

Tribute to a master

Can I thrift my way through the USA?

As some of you may know, I am originally from New Zealand but have been living and working in the UK for the past 2 years. I have now come to the sad realisation that London is a city you cannot live in without a job. Now that my working visa has expired and I am now only on a visitors visa I have to start thinking about making my way back to my homeland.

I am experiencing loads of different feelings about having to uproot my life and a lot of them have to do with fear. I am REALLY worried about making the shift from a city in the middle of everything to a small town isolated from everything. I am scared of having to start from scratch. Scared of what I am going to do. But most of all I am scared to say goodbye to my friends, who are the most amazing people I have met whilst over here.

To help ease myself back into the NZ way of life I thought I would travel back via the USA and take a nice little holiday. I have no idea at all about where I want to go or what I want to do.

THIS IS WHERE YOU COME IN. I thought it would be a great way to start planning my trip if I chose where I would visit based on my readers locations. I know a great deal of you are from the states and what better way to get to know you then to come and visit! Be it just for a coffee, a gig, or a few nights on your couch.

I am wanting to visit towns with the most amazing thrift stores, car boot sales, markets and cafes. Please start your recommendations NOW

XOXO

P.S. Sorry this is such a wordy post. I usually try to keep this blog visually stimulating but the whole prospect of moving is really bringing me down and I needed to get it out somehow. I hope you understand.

A film worth watching

So who likes the look of this debut film by Tom Ford?!?! Colin Firth is looking very dapper indeed. Julianne Moore is stunning - as always.

If you havent seen the trailer I suggest you do.

It looks so beautiful and fabulous and I do hope Mr Ford continues in this line of work for many films to come. It suits him.

Little Monarch Jewellery

It has been far to long since I last updated the Little Monarch shop. For many moons it sat dormant and boring but now that I have more time on my hands (I no longer have a job!) I have been slowly breathing new life into it.

For a start I have listed some new items.

Little Red Diver Brooch $8.15

Rory the Rhino Brooch $8.15

Terence and Tallulah T-Rex Necklaces $16.15 each

The Curious Mr Horse Necklace $16.15

Gone Fishin' Necklace $16.15

Henrietta, The White Cow Necklace $16.15

I am trying to add at least 2 items every day so keep checking back for more kitschy jewellery pieces from Little Monarch.

XO XO

p.s. sorry this is a post full of nothing but self promotion but every once in awhile is ok, yeah?