An oldie but definitely a goodie

Her stylist in this video...is simply amazing. Nothing else to say.

Beyoncé.

Oh my gosh I love her. Just released a couple days ago, and I would be lying if I said that I didn't watch it multiple multiple times in a row. Last mentioned {here}, Beyoncé's music videos be da bomb. Unlike LMFAO's Sexy and I Know It...

Seriously though. Just watch it.
Do I even have to say anymore?

This is what beauty really is.

Hurrah for the cute, talented Asian babies of the world.

Who run the world? Girls, girls!

(The above music video has a true and totally awesome message- girls freaking rock.)

But since this is a (somewhat) fashion blog, let's talk some fashion.

Beyoncé is a beast, standing next to a beast.
Get it? But seriously, B be working that dress. Take notes; Beyoncé a textbook for style. And how regal does she look in that picture? I can't even take it.

Look at that hair. That is power hair right thur [there]. Reminds me of Janelle Monae... And have no fear! Don't be afraid! She is wearing clothes. And look at that flower! Hawaii/another tropical island for the win.

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnggg.
Look at dem shoes! I fully respect her for walking in those shoes. Also, I love that dress. My mom would call it "shine-shine", her generic term for things-she-doesn't-understand-why-someone-would-wear-it/gaudy/blingy items. I would wear that dress if I had the body of Beyoncé combined with an extravagant event to wear it too.

     

         

                                              And is it just me, or are you getting some    
                                              major Ke$sha vibes from this? Check out    
                                              her fingers. Also, maaaaaajor love for
                                              that teal nail polish color.






And because I'm just so nice, here are some extra pictures. Just revel in their glory, ok?

Oh how I love you Beyoncé.

A Love-ly Mixtape

Hi everyone! One of the things that I love a lot is music, so I've made a mixtape consisting of some of my favorite songs. You can download all 18 songs for free here.

1. Osaka Loop Line // Discovery

• This has a fun rhythm to it and is great for listening to anytime.

2. Every Goliath Has Its David // The Boy Least Likely To

• The ultimate feel-good song, I think! Even the title sounds promising.

3. Happy As Can Be // Cut Off Your Hands

• I feel that this song is a little bittersweet, but I like it all the same. 

4. Santa Marina // For Serious This Time

• I can't really tell what most of the lyrics are, but it's super catchy and very upbeat.

5. If Looks Could Kill // Camera Obscura

• Influenced by The Supremes and Jimmy Webb (just to name a few), Camera Obscura's third EP "Let's Get Out Of This Country" is fantastic. This song is my go-to for days when I feel less than okay.

6. Crystalised // the XX

• A little dark, but then again...not? Anyways, the XX were ranked #9 on Rolling Stone's "best of the year" list in 2009, and all of their songs are pretty great.

7. GfC // Albert Hammond, Jr.

• This song reminds me of warm days with lots of sunlight. (trivia: Albert Hammond, Jr. is a part of the Strokes (see track no. 16).)

8. D.A.N.C.E. (MSTRKRFT Remix) // Justice

• Whether you realize it or not, I'm sure you've heard the original song before. This remix is my favorite!

9. What You Know // Two Door Cinema Club

• This is the most catchy out of all their songs. I think it was influenced by the old rock band Rooney, but it's just a theory!

10. Hummingbird // Born Ruffians

• Born Ruffians has a very raw style that I really enjoy. It's hard to explain, make sure to listen to this one!

11. Boy Lilikoi // Jónsi

• Jónsi is a part of the post-rock band Sigur Rós, which also has a lot of great music. Although most of their songs are in Icelandic, they're skilled enough to get their message across through the music itself.

12. Green Eyes // Wavves

• Another lo-fi song! Wavves are becoming pretty popular, and with good reason.

13. they'll like me when i'm sick // flatsound

• This is one of those depressing songs that I torture myself with when I'm already sad. But it's a great song nevertheless!

14. Baby Don't Go // Dum Dum Girls

• Another melancholic lo-fi song, that's a little bit more sad in my opinion.

15. Cause=Time // Broken Social Scene

• It's a very mellow song, and I like listening to it while doing homework.

16. 12:51 // The Strokes

• I love this song so much! It's slightly playful (or more so than their other songs, anyways), and it's just really fun to listen to.

17. The Afterlife // YACHT

• Unless you're already a fan of electronic artists such as Crystal Castles or the XX (see track no. 6), you'll find this song pretty weird. But it's an acquired taste; give it a try!

18. White Corolla // Casiotone for the Painfully Alone

• The narrative lyrics may seem a little cliche at first, but the song itself is one of my absolute favorites. I pretty much recommend all songs by Casiotone for the Painfully Alone! (Love Connection is peculiar but amazing, and I like to think that Hot Boyz mocks popular music nowadays.)

Have fun listening, and I hope you enjoy these songs as much as I do!                       --J