Interviews and Lots of Opinions
Influenced by an array of artists such as Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, and many more, Marcus Harmon seemingly blends his melodic thoughtful songs with his jazz-tinged angelic voice.
Coco and Breezy are 19 year old identical twin accessory designers from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Already making a name for themselves on the underground and online fashion scene, the twins have always defined themselves by their collective individuality.
I’m determined not to let the cold weather get me down. On a brisk Saturday night, I braved the elements to warm my soul with live music. In the East Village, I found the perfect cure to my cold weather blues, the 1st Annual Nublu Jazz Festival. It was simple; all I needed was a healthy dose of live experimental Jazz to cure my blues.
Released: October 6, 2009 (Stax Records)
Current single: Can’t Hardly Wait
Why XOJOHN likes it: N’Dambi is soulful and sassy! Pink Elephant is a perfect blend of classic 70s Soul and today’s Neo-Soul, while creating a sound infusing Gospel, Blues, and Jazz elements.
If you like: Angie Stone or Lalah Hathaway you will like N’Dambi
Giant Step presents Svedka Session @ The Hudson
When was the last time you heard a song or saw a music video that made you stop whatever you were doing and fully emerge yourself in it’s lyrics, the artist’s voice, and the emotion of the song? About a month ago I was getting my morning Jump Start from VH1. I really wasn’t paying any mind to Lady Gaga or Daughtry, whom I’m so a custom to getting my jump start from. I was sitting at my computer updating my Facebook status and “liking” links
Jasmine first began creating signature jewelry designs for herself and friends years ago while living in New York City. One night, after having a ‘Carrie’ moment, she missed the dry cleaner pick up time of the dress she was going to wear to one of the evening shows at New York Fashion Week. Never being one to miss a show, she decided to accessorize jeans and a simple white shirt with a statement necklace that WAS the outfit!
HauteLook, a members-only website that offers exclusive, casual chic fashion at great prices hosted a media lounge during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at The Bryant Park Hotel. Guests enjoyed daily fashion and beauty gifts, touch-ups by professional makeup artists, light fare and refreshments. Sony Signature Collection VAIO® laptops were provided by Sony Style, and complimentary Wi-Fi to report live from the action. We at John Simon Daily had a moment to speak with Carlota Espinosa; Fashion Director at HauteLook. Dressed in all Black flashing a stunning smile she gladly spoke with us about the future of Hautelook.
JSD: How long have you been with HauteLook?
Carlota: I was the second employee of the company. I’ve seen it evolve to what it has become.
JSD: Where do you see HauteLook in 5 years?
Carlota: We hope to keep shopping fun and affordable. I’m a firm believer that you don’t have to spend a lot to look great.
JSD: Tell us a bit about the lounge HauteLook has created
Carlota: We wanted to have a presence at Fashion Week, we wanted to create something for the bloggers because you guys have been amazing to us. Somewhere you can come and relax, kind of like a remote office. We are also hosting events all this week Kelly Bensimon debuting her jewelry, Felix Rey preview, and Alvin Valley.
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Designer Haleh Nematzadeh has an edgy women’s ready to wear label, which has proven to be a testament to the dynamic interchange between high fashion, street culture, and glam rock. We adore Haleh’s free spirited ‘Bowery Girl’ chic style, it evokes an bold, sexy and mysterious spirit.
Haleh studied at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology and went on to work stylist to the stars Patricia Field. The designer is set to showcase her