FAVOURITE SUMMER ALBUMS SO FAR... THE INTERTNET, YEARS & YEARS AND DONNIE TRUMPET & THE SOCIAL EXPERIMENT

Hi old friend, how are you?

It's been a little over a year since my last post and a lot has happened. I moved overseas and have been working at one of my dream companies and living that NY life, you know. But this post isn't about catching you up on life (and you can do all the stalking you want via social links below), its about sharing a snap shot of where I am now... well, musically anyway. 

I was walking to meet a friend for coffee this morning, it was a balmy 32 degrees with the sun blaring down onto the Brooklyn pavements and me jamming to some tunes that I have been loving recently. And something grabbed me to reflect on my favorite summer songs which lead me to think about my favorite summer albums. I soon become very chuffed to think that, even though I work in music, I still find it inspiring to continue my engagement with it in an active way. It lead me to break my blogging hiatus and bring you some of my favourite summer albums of 2015. Enjoy! 

1. COMMUNION // YEARS & YEARS

Years & Year's debut album is the best way to start the summer days. Full of punchy electronica

As I enter into the next stage of my career, A&D will be on pause. But feel free to follow any of the below links for your daily amped dose cool hunted popular culture.


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GUILTY PLEASURES: DON'T PHUNK WITH MY HEART

I can honestly put it out there that I can/will never get sick of this song. I think its absolutely pop-perfect in that signature Black Eyed Peas way. Don’t Phunk With My Heart is one of my all time Guilty Pleasures.

LOVING MY GOODWILL STREAK // HOW TO THRIFT SUCCESSFULLY

My latest purchase was this beautiful J Crew woolen khaki coat I bought at my local Goodwill near work for $10!!!!! It was originally $19.99, but was on a half-off sale. Can you believe that?  

Seriously, thrifting (or op shopping as us Aussies know it as) is seriously on another level here in New York! Which shouldn't really come as surprise. But I was under the impression that because a majority of financially savvy New Yorkers would have cleaned out thrift stores around town. But boy was I wrong. I have consistently found amazing pieces at charity shops around New York City and Brooklyn. So I have found that these little tips have been really helping me score some good ones. 

• Do a lot of research and figure out the closest/most convenient op shop you have - The more convenient it is, the more you will make an effort to go thrifting. 
• Try and make it there every week. New stock gets on a weekly basis in op shops, so you can always find something!
• Sign up to the newsletter - You will find out about special deals, discounts and opening specials. 
• Get a loyalty card. In America - they even have loyalty/punch cards for op shops. Best idea ever!
• Don't stick to size or gender restrictions. Especially if the store is having a sale, people will not be diligent in returning an item back to its appropriate place - some of the best finds are always hiding in the wrong spots. 
• Hit up the "recently returned" racks that stand outside the changing rooms. Its like a specially curated section of items that other people have deemed worthy of trying on but for some reason didnt work. So when you have little to no time - hit it up first! 
• Find a good seamstress - They can alter and fix amazing op shop items to be more wearable, and chances are these pieces will last a lot longer in your wardrobe. 

And honestly, it doesn't even matter where you in the world, these tips will serve you very well !

Can't get over how much I love this coat. 

Have you got any tips/tricks on how you thrift successfully? 

xx

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NYFW SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR THE GIRL 'NOT SO' ON THE GO

So not sure if you are like me, but if you also happen to be stuck to a desk/work while NYFW gloriously passes us by chances you are also having NYFW'14 withdrawals. I certainly am - mostly because it is pure irony that I also happen to be in New York this year. But to get the most out the season's shows I have a few helpful links and sites that will keep you in the loop of whats going on. 

Read on for the good stuff.