Thursday, December 27, 2012
Reflective Style: New Year's Eve Wear
The word for December is "reflective." It's the end of the year and it's time to look inward to decide on changes that you may want to make for the upcoming year. Whatever you decide, why not take this theme with you when you kiss 2012 goodbye? Here are our choices for a "mirror inspired" style story to bring in the New Year. It's got it all: glitz, glam, just enough sparkle, and it will reflect who you are!! So it's time to ask: mirror, mirror on the wall, who do you want to be come next fall? 1/1/2013 at 12:01 a.m. is the perfect time to start being that person.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Reflective Music: the 2012 soundtrack
2012 had it's ups and downs, but music was steady and strong. I always like to think of my life in soundtracks, so I am sharing this year's with you. In this post, I've listed the songs that earned heavy playing rotation and captured our hearts for one reason or another. Check them out and don't forget to participate in our "guilty pleasure" poll at the bottom.
Opening credits to a movie based on my 2012:
Opening credits to a movie based on my 2012:
"Strange Love" by Theophilus London
Let's face it. My 2012 was filled with a lot of eerie days and strange dates. This is so fitting that even if it wasn't a killer song, I would have had to add this to the 2012 soundtrack. "Strange love, strange misery. Strange hearts beat so strangely. Was I right? Was I wrong? Was it you all along?" And for all of those who might be wondering the answer to this final question: no, (un)fortunately it was not that particular "you" all along.
"Don't mess with me, I'm a bad ass" award:
"Ima Read" by Zebra Katz
I'm about as threatening as a Panda bear. No one ever in history has been attacked by a Panda bear. Wait, hang on while I fact check. Okay... so apparently that isn't even remotely true (who knew?!), but you see my point. Pandas are sweet, cute, and kinda lazy. I generally aspire to be panda-like. However, when I blast this song, I'm nothing but all Grizzly.
"I have a broken heart, help me wallow" award:
"Climax" by Usher
This here's a fun 2012 memory. This summer, my family and I went to the beach. Adam, Zack, and myself were all jonesing on this song at the moment and at the time, it was poignant for each of us. (Divorce for me, breakup for Adam, and Zack is just sad he isn't Usher). Every car ride, every free music moment, we were busting out the falsettos at unimaginable decibels. Kids were so annoyed, they begged me to delete it from my ipod.
Best 80's comeback song:
"Come On Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners
In it's early 80's heyday, this song was all the rage. In fact, it is generally classified as one of the greatest one-hit wonders of all time! With the release of The Perks of Being a Wallflower (great movie/book/soundtrack - you should look into it), this song became a repeat offender on my ipod. I loved it in the 80's, 90's and hey - might as well take it with me through the decades. Check out this amazing scene and tell me you don't love this song:
Best sing-along/ karaoke song:
"Break My Stride" by Matthew Wilder
Another 80's gem that re-captured our attention this year, CT and I have made a video or two of us singing and dancing to this song. This video does not need to be seen, but let me assure you - live performances could occur if the price was right. And how boss are these lyrics: "Ain't nothing gonna break my stride, nobody's gonna slow me down, oh no- I got to keep on movin'!'
"I'm so psyched for tonight, I have to dance around the house" song:
"Ass Back Home" by Gym Class Heroes
I can't really count how many times we actually did this, but it was a-plenty. This was such a fun year with so many good memories. That's an odd thing to say after a divorce, but I like to think that I made the very best of it, and I thank my friends for bearing with me while I blasted music throughout my house and danced around at all hours of the night, sometimes in my sleep. Sometimes, no matter what you are going through, you just need to dance your ass off.
"I don't care if the world ends on 12/21/12, this song is awesome" award:
"Safe and Sound" by Capital Cities
This video is one of my favorite things in the world and if I could make it be a piece if artwork in my house, I would happily do it. That and a poster of the Auryn from The Neverending Story. Seriously, doesn't it just make you happy? And the editing and choreography, just simply... amazing. It means that no matter what hell is going on in the world, we'll always be okay, safe and sound, as long as we have that special something that makes us a little light on our feet.
"Roll that window down, it's gorgeous outside" song:
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"Roll that window down, it's gorgeous outside" song:
"Love on Top" by Beyonce
Diva woman busts her chop like no other in this song, but what is the most remarkable thing about this tune is the 90's soul vibe of it makes it sound fresh. Seems oxymoronic, doesn't it? Whatever. It's a ball of fun in less than 5 minutes. And what's the best way to enjoy a song like this? With your besties, singing loudly with the car windows down on a sunny day.
"I'd stay at least 1,000 feet away from this band 'cause they 'bouts to explode!" song:
"Forever" by Haim
I currently love this song so much that I wanted to place it into just about every category. It's freakishly addictive. I absolutely adore the message. We've all had relationships that take all of our energy until they suck us dry. Well, for once, there is a song that doesn't wallow in sad violins about this topic. Instead it actually makes working to get along with someone you love sound sort of like fun.
"Best live performance, we promise" award:
"We Come Running" by Youngblood Hawke
The live performance is amazing, the song kicks ass, and hello you-are-the-sexiest-man-alive Sam Martin. If you are going to take any of these songs with you into the next year, it should be this one and aforementioned "Forever." I actually had no idea who this band was until they opened for Passion Pit, and they were a blast to watch. Let's just say that two straight girls and one gay man fell in love with this strapping lad. Can you blame us?
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6 & 1/2 theme song of 2012:
"Brains Out" by Caotico
Nevermind the message, this song is all funsies and phenoms. Don't put this on your kids ipods, but definitely give it an adult listen and try not to smile. It's our jam. Again, don't read into the message. Just listen and love.
Closing credits to lead me into 2013 song:
"On Top of the World" by Imagine Dragons
2012 was tough, I'm not gonna lie... but it has led me to where I am now and I am very thankful. So far, the stars look aligned for my 2013 to be incredible. Hope yours do, too! This is a perfect song to close out the year and look toward the next. "Cause I'm on the top of the world, ay. Waiting on this for a while now, paying my dues to the dirt. I've been waiting to smile, ay. Been holding it in for a while, ay. Take it with me if I can. Been waiting on this since I was a child, ay, I'm on top of the world."
"It was a guilty pleasure song, admit it:"
This one is for you to decide. We will admit that all of these songs were present on our ipods at some point during the year. How long they stayed there, we will never tell. So - no one has to know your identity - just tell us which ones you actually listened to and enjoyed. Poll away my lovelies.
- MORGZZ
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