Sun's out, get the leather on

HOT trend for Spring Summer - Leather shorts, yes. But don't panic skin tight creeper styles are not where it's at.. it's all about oversized belted boyish styles.. so here's hoping that they're a tad comfy and there's room for a belly laugh or two...
Asos's first pair sold out before I could catch a glimpse.. so look out for more high street versions soon as they won't be around for long...

Sunday Girl - Four Floors (Diplo remix)

Former pet shop girl Jade Williams aka Sunday Girl has released her debut single Four Floors.. it's nice. But get diplo involved and it's very nice. POW!

Best in the Bizz

BELLA HOWARD PHOTOGRAPHY

Inspire me..

Accessorise

Gothic jewellery, multi rings, straw boaters..

GOLD

Stolen from copsonstreet

SISTER CRAYON

Like Cocorosie, Bjork, The Knife, Bat for Lashes etc? You will love Sister Crayon, this is their first video..

Flying Lotus NEW Album Preview

The Kings of bass are back, featuring Thome Yorke apparently...New Album- Cosmogramma out on 3rd May 2010

BETSY VANLANGEN

New Jersey based photographer Besty VanLangen is taking portraiture to another level..











LOVE it. Go here to see more

GAGA THEATRE

Gaga has won me over.. lit cigerette glasses, beer can hair rollers, police tape censorship, genius.

But stop with the cringe acting really.. and Beyonce what are you doing on the dark side?

GILLES ET DADA - Nonsense art fashion brand for men and women

"Gilles et Dada is a state of mind. Gilles et Dada applies itself to everything, and yet it is nothing, it is the point where the yes and the no and all the opposites meet, not solemnly in the castles of human philosophies, but very simply at street corners, like dogs and grasshoppers."

See more at GILLES ET DADA

FILTHY FICTION - THE KINGS OF AFRICA minimix

KAREN ELSON

Born 1979 in Oldham, Greater Manchester
British model and singer/songwriter
Wife of Jack White (The White Stripes)
Elson met Jack White when she appeared in The White Stripes music video for "Blue Orchid".

She's releasing her first album this Summer, produced by Jack and it looks promising..

SPRING IN YOUR STEP

SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNSHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINE!!

LONDON FASHION WEEK

More Highlights..


Key Looks: Geometric prints, chunky knits, woolen socks, burglar beanies.

Key Looks: sheepskin, leather, fur, thigh high boots and lot's of buckles.

Key looks: Mish mash of classic country/oliver twist/gothic makeup

Key Looks: Monstrous. Mens wear has definately got interesting..

Take me back to the sea side

Having recenty hammered through David Simon's gripping US TV series, The Wire, (absolute must see), which portrays guns, gangs and general urban decay in Balitmore, I am naively bemused as to how such a gentle and dreamy sound has emerged from the streets of Baltimore. - The Beach House; heres a few tracks from their new album 'Teen Dream' out now.






Check out more over on Manchester's finest music reporter Alex Pereira's blog here

LONDON FASHION WEEK

HIGHLIGHTS SO FAR

Topshop Unique- key looks: amazing sheepskin duffle coats, knitted tights and huge back combed hair topped with a wild animal headpiece. Much love.

Charlie Le Mindu -key looks: Hair, lace and more hair.


Sass & Bide - key looks: Monochrome aztec prints, fur cap shoulders and fusions of hefty gold and silver embellishment.

Look forward to more highlights from upcoming shows soon.

BARBIE GOES GAGA

R.I.P Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen - a tragic loss to the British fashion industry.. here's just a snippet of why he will be so greatly missed..

AnOther magazine tribute - Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2006:

Alexander McQueen -The shoes

Hero.

FCUK 2010

FCUK have launched a bizarre advertising campaign for their Spring 2010 collections as they attempt to restore the brand.. not really sure what to make of it but it's definately got people talking.

Meet The Woman..



Meet the Man..

Amazing video from Yeasayer

JENNIFER BEHR

"1921 Cap d 'Antibes meets 2010 Brooklyn"- Amazing head gear from the Jennifer Behr Spring 2010 collection

FILTHY FICTION

New Filthy Fiction mix of a club classic..

HIGH STREET LUST

Peeptoe, gothic buckles mmmmmmmm... perfect for the winter/spring transition




Topshop NATE buckle sandals £45

GO ROUND

The latest shapes to frame those peepers is round. The must have accessory for S/S 2010, round sunglasses get involved.

Karen Walker Eyewear Spring/Summer 2010 Ad Campaign

Topshop £23

All Saints £25

They Know where it's at..



She knows where it's at..


And he definately knows where it's at.. Flip up is a whole new level.. I'm on the hunt for some of these bad boys.

Lo-Fi-Fnk

HEY ZEUS

Winners of the 2009 Versus Cancer unsigned bands competition these lads have already played at Manchester's M.E.N arena sharing the stage with the likes of Snow Patrol.. BIG.

Hey Zeus - Sirens


"High Energy Spiky Pop" - Manchester Evening News
High Voltage - "Top Tips for Bigger and Better Things in 2010"

Upcoming Gigs:
12 Feb 2010 20:00
Irish Club Chorlton

22 Feb 2010 20:00
The Corner Manchester

5 Mar 2010 20:00
The Deaf Institute w/ Plugs Manchester

6 May 2010 20:00
The Bakers Vaults Stockport


For more information visit their myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/heyzeussound

GO ON LADS!