Since the release of Be & D‘s ’Big City Sneaker’ collection, women everywhere are buzzing about this quirky and unique product. Be & D somehow has managed to do the impossible: morph everyone’s favorite hightop into a high fashion trend. These sneakers are a girl’s dream- they’re stylish, functional, and they give off the illusion that you’re wearing stilettos from a distance. What could be better? We just got the black and pink stiletto patterns in stock at NEXT Beachwood and are absolutely obsessed with them. Come try on a pair for yourself to see what the hype is all about!
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festivalbegan the past Friday, April 13th, in Indo, CA. As music fanatics know, Coachella kicks off festival season, which means summer is almost here
The beautiful scenery, ornate sets, and impressive lineup at the festival made it really hard to narrow down my favorite moments of the first weekend, but I tried my best.
Here are a few highlights from Coachella 1:
1. Swedish House Mafia’s Finale
SHM was the perfect way to kick off the celebration, and as the first set of the festival, this dynamic trio set the tone for the weekend. This club banger from back in the Fall sounded better than ever and the light show was mesmerizing.
2. Azealia Banks’ US Debut
Coachella is known for transforming young artists into superstars, and Azealia Banks is my top candidate, this year, for a post-Coachella success story. It’s official; she has finally arrived and is about to blow up this summer.
As another rookie in the game, Childish Gambino’s perfect performance is definitely going to gain him respect. Gambino’s calm demeanor and interactive performance makes you forget he entered the music scene only a few months ago.
4. Eminem and Dr. Dre’s Collaboration
Even after over a decade of stardom, Eminem still knows how to put on one hell of a show. His stage presence and energy is electrifying, even when watching him perform on a computer screen.
5. Tupac’s Reserection
Coachella is notorious for pulling off big stunts, and I thought last year’s LED beach ball drop during the Arcade Fire’s performance was mind blowing. That was until I saw the video from the last set on Sunday night. All I can say is, this $100,000 masterpiece is going to be nearly impossible to beat, and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for next year’s surprise! I get chills every time I watch this video:
I am in love with the Spring 2012 collection from Sprayground by DBD entitled, ‘Camo, Ammo.’ Sprayground was launched by David Ben-David, aka DBD, as a line of backpacks for street artists who needed to easily transport their spray cans around major cities. Only a year later, the company has expanded into other accessories such as duffle bags, tote bags, and laptop backpacks. Durability and inovation were two main goals that DBD kept in mind when creating the brand, and despite its increase in popularity, the product remains functional and unique, to this day. I have high hopes for this up and coming accessory line and can’t wait to see the Lookbooks for future seasons. Recently, one of my favorite NYC models, Lanya Lopez, took photos of herself in the subway rocking her Sprayground bag from the Spring collection:
As the sun sets on a Thursday in April, 100 of the most talented and recognized faces of Cleveland’s art community can be found in a stark, white three room studio.
For hour increments, they take turns banging out pieces of work, which represent their personal styles that make them recognizable in our city.
It is the Second Annual Monster Drawing Rally at SPACES gallery on the West Side, and local art enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the finished pieces of work, which can be purchased for $70. The Monster Drawing Rally is a live fundraiser and interactive experience benefiting the gallery. SPACES is a unique studio, which provides open spaces for artsits to display over the top exhibits such as video, sculptural, and robotic pieces of work. Tonight, the room is buzzing with smiling faces, there is a DJ in the corner and a long line at the bar, and the artists continue to develop intriguing masterpieces. The artists and onlookers interact in an informal setting, and all proceeds are donated to the gallery at the end of the night.
Here were some of my favorite works:
I bought this one for my brother’s new apartment:
This artist was constructing a life size picture of a room. I didn’t stick around long enough to see the finished product, but it’s still a cool picture.
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I recently stumbled upon a website dedicated to street art, and I was instantly in awe of the artists’ raw talent. Check out some of the most innovative, ingenious art that’ll make you do a double take on the street!
What: The 36th Annual Cleveland International Film Festival.
When: Friday, March 22nd- Sunday, April 1st.
Where: Tower City Cinemas(230 W Huron Rd).
Friday, March 22, marked the start of the 36th Annual Cleveland International Film Festival. The festival originated in 1977, and takes place for eleven days, every March, at the Tower City Cinemas. Over 160 films are shown per year, and they range from local, short films to international films from 60 foreign countries. Tickets range from $10-$12 per show, and a full schedule is listed on the festival’s website.
“Paul Simon: Under African Skies” ( Joe Berlinger) Thursday: 7:15 PM (at the Cedar Lee Theatre, 2163 Lee Road in Cleveland Heights); Saturday: 1:15 PM; Sunday: 7:15 PM.
In honor of the 25th anniversary of Paul Simon’s “Graceland” album, Berlinger traveled to South Africa with Simon to revisit the political, cultural, and musical influences of the successful record.
Niciki Minaj‘s collection for OPI encompasses her vivacious personality, daring lyrics, and quirky style. Although the product hit stores in January, I just encountered it, on Friday, at Dino Palmeri Salon & Spa at LaPlace in Beachwood.
Obviously, I couldn’t make it out the door without buying ‘Save Me‘.
While I was at the NEXT Tower City store, I took a walk around Tower City and noticed the amazing skylight above me. I snapped a photo and the picture came out unbelievably. It looks like art to me. Check it out.
Do you have any tattoos? Have you ever wanted one?
Well if you have any or want any, you know how important it is to get familiar with the tattoo artist doing your ink. Tattoos last forever and you don’t want just anybody in control of the needle that will change your body forever. Luckily, I’m here to introduce you to Focused Studio on Coventry in Cleveland Heights. Owned by twin brothers Jimmy and Jonny Hayden, Focused is the place to get the best ink in Cleveland. I went there recently to check out their work. I even was able to document a tattoo being done from start to finish.
I hit the streets of Cleveland in search of street art. What’s my definition of street art? It’s graffiti, murals, statues, and anything else on the streets that makes you stop and look twice. Whether it’s a full scale mural or just a small graffiti tag, the streets are full or raw images by local artists who share their talents and leave a mark on the city.
