While I'm home in southern California, I'm going to be spinning at a couple events.
The first is a chill party at The Crosby in downtown Santa Ana. MasculineFeminine is a monthly party that my friend Christine and her friends put on. There's going to be some face paint involved.
Who: resident DJs Rage, Jerry, NVG and guest DJ Lani Love When: tonight June 14th 9pm-2am Where: The Crosby at 400 N Broadway in downtown Santa Ana No cover, 18+
And Friday I'm going to be spinning with three live bands at La Cave in Costa Mesa. I haven't seen any pg these bands before, but have heard great things from friends so I'm really excited to party with them!
Who: Studiofix, Bella Novela, Fierce Creatures and DJs Oldboy and Lani Love When: Friday June 17th 9:30pm-1:30am Where: La Cave at 1695 Irvine, Costa Mesa Free, 21+
I recently discovered Ruche, an online boutique based out of Orange County, CA. Many of the pieces are vintage-inspired, and almost everything is under $50! Here are a few of my favorites.
Check out the boutique for yourself at shopruche.com. And guess what? We scored a discount code just for Sugar Rock Catwalk readers. Enter "sugarrockcatwalk" at checkout for 10% off until May 1, 2009.
Artist: The Bird and The Bee Recommended If You Like: Inara George, Dido, Lily Allen, Rilo Kiley
The Bird and The Bee are one of my favorite acts in music right now. They're an indie pop duo from Los Angeles with vocals and melodies that are so romantic and fun that you'll want to play vintage dress up. They've picked up quite a bit of buzz and been on a few soundtracks including Grey's Anatomy and The Sex and The City movie.
I first fell in love with them when their Again and Again and Again and Again EP was introduced to college radio in fall 2006. "Fucking Boyfriend" and "Again and Again" had me sold. In early 2007, they released their self-titled full length, which was equally amazing, and "Because" and "I Hate Camera" became new favorites.
The duo is back with a new full length, Ray Guns Are Not Just the Future - available now. I didn't think it was possible, but I love it even more than their debut. Their sound is still cute, but less cutesy, and more dynamic. Their single and standout track is "Love Letter to Japan". Check out the video below, and to stream that and other songs, visit their MySpace page.
I've seen them live a couple times, and they were wonderful both times. Imagine backup singers and adorable 1960's dresses. Lovely, just lovely! They're coming to New York on March 7. They have a few other east coast dates, as well as two southern California shows.
Who: Corey Lynn Calter What: Pretty Dresses & Tops in innovative prints with easy-to-wear fabrics and cuts When: November 21, 11 am - 7 pm Where: Corey Lynn Calter Studio, 719 S. Los Angeles St., #807; Parking under building; (213) 627-7488
Who:Vince Sample Sale What: Casual and refined basics for men & women When: November 20-November 21, 4pm-8pm Where: 5406 Wilshire Blvd., ground floor, Los Angeles
Who: Citizens of Humanity Sample Sale & Others
What: Denim, Tops, Skirts, Jackets, Hoodies for men and women at up to 80% off (Sat: $85 each or 4 for $300 and Sun: $75 each or 3 for $200)
When: Saturday & Sunday Nov 22 & 23 10AM-5PM
Where: OC Fair Building 12, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626
Note: As we live in NYC there will always be more NYC based sample sales posted but as per reader request, from time to time we'll try to post some Los Angeles based sales too.
Who: 55DSL What: A pop- up shop in Orange County in time for holiday shopping. When: Nov 3-Jan 31 Where: South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
The best part?
There is going to be a 3 hr launch party on November 6th, 2008 from 6pm - 9pm, featuring DJ sets from Lykke Li, Bjorn (Peter, Bjorn & John), DJ/Producer Dan Sena (Dim Mak) and art from Greg “Pnut” Galinsky. RSVP here!
PS. If you don't know who Lykke Li is yet, she is a Swedish pop sensation, who used to pretend she was a famous Swedish pop star to get gigs while she was living in NYC. She ended up working with Björn Yttling (of Peter Bjorn and John) and Lasse Mårtén to release her album Youth Novels earlier this year.
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