I was enchanted to meet you

Ahh lazy Sundays... what a perfect opportunity to blog! I apologize profusely on both of our behalves for not blogging in so long. College is, has been, and will continue to be a merciless bitch. And I don't mean just any old bitch, I mean like that bitch you want to smack upside the head real good and hard... (I swear I'm a happy person). Nonetheless, the fact that school is consuming my life isn't really the greatest excuse, so again, I apologize. Here's an extra long and extra awesome ensemble of rantings and ravings by yours truly (Lauren).

We'll begin with music, considering we have some seriously kickass songs we can't wait to share. Today has been one of those days of getting in touch with the dramatic, lovestruck 12 year old hidden somewhere deep inside of me... a.k.a listening to Taylor Swift. I've been a closet Taylor Swift fan for quite some time now, but after listening to her new album Speak Now a few hundred times I've decided it's time to admit to my (slight) obsession. Her music is just too goddamn addictive and easy to relate to. So here it is, first song of the day...
Enchanted by Taylor Swift: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edkiwDCrm2Q

For all you fucking hipsters/music snobs/a combination of the two, here are a few other "songs of the day":

- What Part of Forever by Cee Lo Green:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-aOqKTniYU (credz to Bry)
- Ghostwriter by RJD2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKJeLG8-M5I (credz to Bry)
- Ghosts n Stuff by Deadmau5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV8eiSA4vqc
- Don't Go by Bring Me The Horizon ft. LIGHTS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xma4I4PhBeE

As for fashion: fortunately for me and my fellow Liberal Art slaves, Christmas break is on the horizon - which means I'll have plenty of time for relaxing, blogging, partying and most importantly: shopping! Bry and I went downtown shopping recently and scored some sweet new items, including: gorgeous knit circle scarves from Olivia, crop tops and winter leggings on sale from Winners, a vulture ring, hamburger wallet and an adorable Alice in Wonderland mug from Urban Outfitters. We also tried on a bunch of pimpin' fedoras from UO and daydreamed about being rich enough to afford one... it was a beautiful moment.

Anywhoodle, I'm exhausted and really should be getting some work done (because I haven't all weekend... tsk tsk), but I'm sure either I or Bry will be posting again tomorrow to make up for the general lack of blogs. Enjoy the music! Lata hustlas.

- L
New music video from the Black Keys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jr0194uC-M

searching for the thrill of it

hey y'all! here in montreal where it's freezing cold in the winter, we got snow that stuck to the ground for the first time! Mix that with going to a mall fully decorated christmas style, you could say that today I could really feel the holiday coming closer, can't wait!

So this morning I was finally fed up with living in shoes and little boots and freezing my little toesies outside, I decided to go out and buy tall boots that could somehow last during our insane winters (they're not really good for it, but at least they'll be better than converse haha) and boy, did I find some awesome ones!

I found these at Aldo for a very decent price. I should be getting them in about a week!
I've also been meaning to buy a new ring (a double finger one in particular...) and found a double finger ring (surprise surprise) that says "peace" in cursive, basically I'm in love with it!
Can you feel the excitement? Christmas is coming, school is almost over for break, and I'm getting my tattoo in less that 40 days! Lauren and I will continue keeping you posted with all interesting things that happen to us (:
One last thing, you cannot forget the song of the day! This one's been in my head all week after my friend Mike showed it to me.
The Thrill (Walking On A Dream Remix) by Wiz Khalifa

 Keep it real! 

- Bry

Magpie

Hey y'all, it's L again. I know, I know, you just can't get enough of me! I promise this'll be quick, just a little something to make up for the lack of blogs in the past few days... even though it's late. And I'm exhausted. And I'm supposed to be writing about Socrates and Plato's responses to the moral and epistemological relativism of the Sophists (no, I don't know what in fuck's name that means, in case you were wondering).

My good friend Hayley sent me a link to this gorgeous jewelry line called Magpie Jewelry. The Jeanine Payer collection basically got me foaming at the mouth... until I realized that the cheapest item in the entire collection is $210 or something preposterous like that. Bitch please. 

I'll post the link regardless, just 'cause it's so damn cute. The collection consists of necklaces, earrings and bracelets - all beautiful in their simplicity - that are engraved with little inspirational prayers and messages. Somebody lend me $300?

- L

Another treat for my HP dorks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXIgNnB_oq4&feature=player_embedded

Song of the day: Triple Double by Girl Talk!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10f-WBX2umE

We've been growing younger

LIGHTS @ Club Soda, November 20, 2010 

Greetings, interwebs! Lauren here - so sorry we haven't blogged since Friday. I've concluded that I probably should have blogged on Sunday when the LIGHTS show was still fresh and exciting in my mind... but, alas, I did not. I've just been so busy! Haven't been home much in the past 48 hours except to sleep, eat and shower (okay, maybe not the last part), but I promise you I'll do my best to blog everyday for the next little while. Look at it this way: now that I've had time to digest and reflect upon it, I can offer you all a more accurate and unbiased review of the concert! Beautiful.

First off, I must take a small paragraph to commend the venue. While Le National still remains my number 1, Club Soda kicks some serious ass! For all you non-Montréalers out there, it's definitely worth a visit (if you're ever in the area, that is). Great atmosphere.

I suppose I'll jump right into it. The night started with Michou, a small-town indie rock band from Windsor, Ontario (reppin'!). Picture this: Jack's Mannequin meets City and Colour meets Death Cab for Cutie. I fell in love with them almost instantly, but how could I not? Their catchphrase, for lack of a better word, is "it's nice to Michou". Adorable!

Needless to say, our song of the day is Growing Younger by Michou: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNIJBJytivk

The synth pop / new wave starlet then appeared, looking comfortable and relaxed in a simple white t-shirt and jeans. As expected, she opened her set with "Second Go". This fun, high-energy song got the whole crowd on their feet - once they got over the initial fanboy/fangirl shock, of course. Something I realized almost immediately is that, while her voice appears somewhat childish and cutesy on the record, she can actually sing! And by sing, I mean really belt shit out. 

The crowd was pretty lame initially - what with the heaping amounts of annoying high school girls sporting the iconic headband and huge-ass comb-over that only LIGHTS can pull off - but things got better as the show went on. LIGHTS played each and every song off her record "The Listening", as well as her new single (My Boots) and even some acoustic stuff. While the more poppy and high-energy performances were exciting and fun, it was the softer and more intimate songs that were truly enthralling. Her performance of Pretend (Reprise), which she played on the keyboard, was particularly beautiful - really showed off her voice and range. 

Her acoustic set included some stuff off her Acoustic EP, including a cover of Fall Back Down by Rancid and Antoine Dodson's Bed Intruder Song (best moment by far). She was super down-to-earth and charmed the audience with her genuine smile. The set was not at all overdone and acted simply as an accessory to her talent. LIGHTS played several instruments including electric guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboard and, of course, the synth. 

I must say that, while LIGHTS is not my favorite artist by any means, her genuine and down-to-earth performance made so many past concerts that I've been to feel sub-par in comparison. She put on an excellent show, so excellent that I can't imagine any member of the audience walking out dissatisfied. I highly recommend you check her out next time she's in your town!

Alrighty, I'm done. I'll probably post a little something later on today, just to make up for the general lack of blogs. Peace out.

- L

Chocolate, candy, Jesus Christ!

Mornin', fellow inter-webbers. It is technically still morning, as the clock reads 11:55am... I guess it won't be morning anymore by the time I post this, but oh well! And hooray for ending school at 10:30am on Fridays!

As you can already tell by the picture, we are really digging combat boots this fall/winter. I own two pairs personally, one pair belonged to my grandfather and are actual army boots. The other pair are much less authentic, but are still wonderful. Goes without saying, they are the loves of my life! I pair them with almost any outfit: the army boots to grunge it up and the more delicate ones to add overall character. Now I just need a pair of brown vintage lace-ups like the ones on the left, hehe.

As for the title of this post, Bry and I have developed a recent obsession, if you will, over a certain Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros - particularly the song "Home". As you may have guessed, it is our song of the day! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjFaenf1T-Y

Alrighty, well that's all for today. To everyone who's going to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows today/tonight (including Bry, curse her) : Happy viewing!
A little something for the HP nerds of the blogging world:
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lc3khguNcK1qa9osuo1_400.jpg

- Lauren

childhood memories

why hellllo! so today one of my friends kept singing the song "I Am The Walrus" by The Bealtes but the I've been listening mostly to the Across the Universe version and it's such an awesome song... i really can't get it out of my head!

On another note, lauren and I are gonna try to post at least once a day, so keep expecting great things (;
oh and, my childhood basically consisted of me and my cousins growing up around harry potter and tomorrow, (like everyone else in the world) i'm going to see the first part of the last movie. It's actually a bit sad cause its like a friend leaving, but i'm just so darn excited!

Song of the day:
Across the Universe Soundtrack - "I Am The Walrus"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmANNKWKq4k

- Bry

We love LIGHTS

Heya, world of blogging! We've been listening to lots of LIGHTS lately, mostly yours truly (Lauren). I'm going to see her this upcoming Saturday at Club Soda and I'm stoked beyond belief. I mean, what's not to love? She's talented, adorable, super stylish AND can tickle a gnarly synth.

Pictures from the show coming atcha next week! I plan on getting a front-row, high quality view of the lovely, one and only Valerie Poxleitner. Don't wet yourself out of excitement, now...

Song of the day:
The End by Silverstein (featuring LIGHTS)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn9PTzcB3V4

And, for shits and giggles:
http://www.wtfshouldidotoday.com/

song/fashion choice of the day

wassup everyone! so we went shopping last week and were looking everywhere for a knit circle scarf in purple (for lauren) and black (for bry), and actually couldn't find any, until the last place we visited! 

this is definitely one of our key pieces for the cold fall/winter time! 

Song of the day:

Dead Disco by Metric

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEsr5Mm3JfE

welcome to blogging!

Hey world, it’s Lauren and Bry here! 

We’re just two big dreamers from the heart of Montréal and, like anyone else from around here, we are greatly influenced by music and fashion... the difference is, we decided to blog about it! We are constantly discovering new things to love about Montréal, whether it be fashion, concerts, restaurants, nightlife, etc. Our goal is not only to share with you our personal influences, but also to shed light on Montréal for the exciting and beautiful place that it is. So stay tuned!