HAPPY NEW YEAR: I HEART 2010

2010 is well and truly behind us, however take a look at the music, fashion and everything in-between that made it the memorable year (in my opinion of course) that it was. 

I Heart Music 2010:
 The ArchAndroid,Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae's album is spellbinding and her voice is nothing short of majestic. Having been one of the first people to witness Janelle perform live at her first London Show,back in 2009, I was instantly overthrown by her refreshing and enchanting sound. Journeying  the story  of Cindy Mayweather, Monae has created an album that is fearless and anti-oppressive-artistically inviting you to explore the unsurpassed imagination. Evoking the  same feeling  reminiscent of an old Walt Disney classic, Janelle has produced a stunning body of work, one of which has become apart of my daily, 7 am iTunes  ritual. 


You know what to do.





Black Milk, Album Of The Year (365)

Black Milk is one of my favourite producers and his self professed 'Album Of The Year' is a statement that lives up to it's hype. Above everything else, one thing that is quintessentially unique to his sound and something that is rare on Hip hop albums of the past decade (barring his previous and just as credible album  'Tronic'), is the raw usage of live instruments. Whether it's the Detroit influence or the J Dilla home schooling, Black Milk has managed to cultivate an unlikely partnership between pulsating drums,unfeigned   lyrical content (just look to tracks such as 'Distortion') with varying melodies- a common theme displayed throughout the album but notoriously recognised on the interludes. In short, AOTY is bold, confident and compelling.
The drums on ‘365’ are over and beyond!
Press play.

I Heart Fashion: Yves Saint Laurent To Release Documentary

Emulating the likes of legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino with the release of his fly on the wall styled documentary- 'The Last Emperor' earlier this year; Yves Saint Laurent will join suit with their forthcoming documentary, scheduled to be release next year.
Note to the 21st century fashion designer, if you don't  have a documentary in the pipeline, I suggest you walk away from the sewing machine.

I Heart Fashion: YSL 'Ready To Wear' Collection

Fashion is the epitome of fantasy and a world where the creative genius has the freedom to bring to life the most obscure ideas and transform them into the most sought after possessions. Not completely shying away from this ethos but adapting it a little so that the fantasy is brought closer to our wardrobes; Yves Saint Laurent's Stefano Pilati has introduced his latest 'Ready To Wear' collection. Showcased at Paris fashion week last week, the collection fuses sharp yet elegant bespoke dresses and studio 54 inspired evening wear with the added finesse that is typical of label.

Have a look at some of their designs. Admire with caution!

Side note: I also spotted the ocean blue Palaise platforms suede pumps but in black, whilst gallivanting on Old Bond Street not so long ago. Needless to say they'll be on my Christmas wish list.

Thanks you, please!