• WorldWide

    Someone Like You

    A very special friend called today and told me about this video… I’m not sure how I missed it’s premiere back in September, maybe because I’ve been so invested in the album!

    During a major break-up, the simplicity and “realness” of Adele’s ’21’ album got me through and brought me out on the other side… more grown, with more wisdom and more strength. I remember, when I first fell for this song, wondering how the creative direction of the video would go… the words are so powerful… what approach would be taken?  I think director, Jake Nava, did an incredible job of committing to the inevitable flaws of love, romance and heartbreak with the smoky black and white lens-view… in the quiet streets of Paris. What city would be better for a song like this? There’s no marital drama or agressive undertone of this video, it’s just the realness that I’m sure each reader of this blog has experienced… when the heart has built you up to a place that someone else disappoints you at. Someone like you is the finale track on the ’21’ album and leaves the listener with chills and thoughts to digest, Adele has an epic way of unveiling the emotions that we’d all love to keep hidden. The interesting afterthought is that in actuality, the artist Adele is full of beauty and bubbly personality… perhaps an example that ‘this too shall pass’ and that we are strong enough to encounter it all, even the depths of unrequited love . PS: I’m in love with that stellar Moschino trench; Enjoy this video!!! xo

  • New York,  WorldWide

    Cole World: The Sideline Story Review @JColeNC

     

    To have commercial success an emerging rapper needs to appeal to both men and women. This is an extremely hard task and can often hold back artists. How do they make it? How do they have the themes that are perfect for men and women? J. Cole is the answer with his debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story.

    Personally I have loved J. Cole since way back. I have his mixtapes and know all the words to practically all his songs. After three mixtapes, this is J. Cole’s first commercial release. FINALLY! Majority of the songs on Cole World is produced by Jermaine (his main producer). J. Cole is a man of many talents, which is shown by all the instruments that he plays on this album (violin, drum machine and piano). If you are a fan of J. Cole you will love Dollar and a Dream III, if you just started listening to him, you will be inspired to download his previous mixtapes.

    My favourite song is Daddy’s Little Girl- this song brings in Cole’s passion and how a social message really needs to be presented. However, the song like God’s Gift presents J.Cole in a way that makes it seem like he is the problem and the solution to the problems he’s rapping about. It’s really difficult to take a song about unwanted pregnancies and abortions seriously if there are also songs about one night stands. But looking past these contradictions you will be really happy with the different flows, mixed with a story telling flow. J. Cole has a way of keeping tender songs from sounding too blah and like Drake- he can mix a few silly lyrics into a catchy package.

    With little to no collaborations, J.Cole wants you to fall in love with his music, and his rapping style. Only two big names are featured on the album- Missy Elliott, and Jay-Z and to be honest they really don’t do much to Cole’s album. However J. Cole’s new album is a breath of fresh of air and hopefully will shed light on important social issues. J.Cole’s fans are sure to be happy with the end result.

    Download his album here

    much love xo

    @itstanyag

     

  • Toronto,  WorldWide

    @KnownUnknownInc : Don’t forget the lyrics

    Everybody loves Spek Won!

    How do I even describe Sunday night. Hmmm there are no words, but one thing’s for sure, it was totally AWESOME. Despite the turkey hangovers, all the artists were ON POINT, and put on an excellent show. Big thank you to Tika for inviting the HeyDoYou team, and many thanks to the artists for sharing their talent with us.

    Now for some video.

    peace and love

    ♥Bella♥

    *** Videos of each artists’ set will be up on youtube later this week***

  • New York,  WorldWide

    Big Pony #3 @BigPonyTeam

    He just wants to know that you can be low-key. Mr Big Pony #3 wants to know that you can play in the mud and little things mean a lot to you. Show him with your dress down sweet self and know that you got it.

    Big Pony #3


    Madewell boyfriend shirt
    $68 – madewell.com

    Moncler quilted vest
    $1,150 – barneys.com

    Chocolate jeans
    119 – profilebrighton.co.uk

    Bobbi brown
    $39 – lordandtaylor.com

    Minnetonka mocasin shoes
    60 CAD – gravitypope.com

    Proenza Schouler calf hair handbag
    1,690 – net-a-porter.com

    Tryst stone jewelry
    designsbystephene.com

    Pamela Love engraving jewelry
    1,150 – brownsfashion.com

    Casio G-Shock DW-6900SN-1
    85 – endclothing.co.uk

    Josie Maran Argan Lip Treatment
    $18 – sephora.com

    Big Pony Collection #3
    This crisp, outdoorsy fragrance is for the man who loves hiking, rock climbing, and anything else that appeals to his rugged sense of adventure. A thrilling scent, it brings together mint and ginger root to trigger an adrenaline rush of extreme sensations and the fresh appeal of the outdoors.

    Notes:
    Mint, Ginger.
    Style:
    Crisp. Outdoorsy. Adventurous.

    Ever dated a guy like that? Tell me your story or Tweet me @HeyDoYou to win Big Pony #3

  • WorldWide

    @GossipGirl Recap: Jewel of Denial

    Nate (Chase Crawford) gets a taste of working in the adult world as he applies for an internship at a new publishing firm with his sexy boss Hurley that sets him up for a scandal between some of his mom’s politician friends. We could have seen this a mile away, I mean what kind of woman can just fire a whole crew of reporters and throw Nate in a live interview? I’m still waiting for Nate to grow up, but it looks like that won’t be happening for a while.

    Of course, Blair (Leighton Meester) is in denial and does anything in her power to avoid finding out about her baby daddy. Too bad Dan Humphrey (Penn Badgley) won’t let her live it down. With the help of Blair’s housekeeper Dorota, it turns out the father is Louis. Although I was almost sure it’d be Chuck to spice up the drama this season, I”m happy for her. Can her fairy tale actually be coming true? Weirdly enough, Blair goes to Chuck (Ed Westwick) and tells him she’s pregnant with Louis’ child. He mentions she must be relieved it isn’t his or it’d really ruin her princess party. But instead Blair says, “There is a part of me that really wanted it to be yours.” Could she have second thoughts about her prince charming?

    Meanwhile Dan is still trying to kill his book and visits his mentor Noah to see if he could influence Simon & Schuster to pull the novel. Noah suggests Dan let the book get published and worry about who reads it later. Maybe it won’t even get read by anyone that matters. Instead, Noah launches the book under his own name. Once Dan finds this out, he appears at the launch party. “You didn’t write this book. I did.” What happens next is really unexpected. Noah and his mates give a round of applause for the author that’s has finally accepted his fate. “Destiny is a scary thing to face. We all deserve a push.”

    Lastly, it looks like Charlie/Ivy (Kaylee DeFer) is here to stay. She has to stick to one identity and she’s choosing to be a part of the Upper East Side royalty. When Carol comes to town trying to get Charlie out of here, Charlie decides she wants to stay and if Carol has a problem with it she’ll bring them both down. After all, what’s she got left to lose? Looks like she’s getting the hang of things pretty quickly.

    Xoxo, @missamandachen

  • Los Angeles,  New York,  WorldWide

    Inglot Introduces Three Translucent Loose Powders

    @Inglot_USA is bringing in three brand new loose translucent powders to their collection of cosmetics. The powders are said to be light in weight giving you the oil-absorbing property we all look for in translucent powders giving you the perfect matte finish while also having the benefits of color correction.

    #216 – Truly translucent, and completely colorless

    #217 – Yellow tones that will neutralize, while brightening skin

    #218 This softer, lightweight, peach formula will correct discoloration under the eyes and knock out purple tones

    Powders will retails for $12 each. Sounds like a steal to me! They will be available online and in all US stores by mid-October.

    Inglot Stores – NYC, Las Vegas, Miami, Newport Beach, New Jersey, Macy’s Herald Square NYC

    Keep your eyes peeled for these powders! Love the rest of Inglot’s products and I expect no less from this one. Can’t wait to get my hands on them 🙂

    xo, June 🙂