Halsey's "Ghost" Music Video Release

Dark electro-pop artist Halsey released her music video for her single "Ghost" this Thursday. I was extremely excited being a huge Halsey fan myself. The video takes place in Tokyo and certainly pays homage to the film "Lost in Translation." Halsey said to The Fader, "I wanted to see some representation of a lesbian relationship that wasn't over sexualized. Just two people in love—or at least they used to be." With so much build-up to the release date, it was beautifully done!



The release of Halsey's new album BADLANDS is fast approaching with an expected release date of August 28th. You can pre-order deluxe version here.

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Ashley

The Playlist | June 3 2015

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Ashley

Summer Bucket List 2015

1. Go on a road trip

2. Go to the county fair and try a new food

3. Get a new tattoo

4. Have a bonfire

5. Go to the beach with my friends

6. Go to a few concerts

7. Have a picnic

8. Learn how to make açai bowls

9. Enjoy California as much as I can before I leave in August!!!!!

What do you want to do this summer?

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Ashley

Tanya Burr Cosmetics

I am a self proclaimed Youtube addict. From puppy videos to fashion hauls, I love it all. A few years ago, I came across Tanya Burr's makeup tutorials and became addicted very quickly. Her makeup channel soon turned into a makeup, fashion and lifestyle channel once it started picking up more subscribers. Almost 3 million to be exact. In addition to her Youtube, she also has a blog, a book, nail polishes, eyelashes and lip gloss line! I finally purchased a few sets of eyelashes and lip glosses and can not wait to try them!

I bought 4 lip glosses in the colors Champagne Toast, Picnic in the Park, Afternoon Tea, & Chic

The Individual Lashes

The Bambi Eyes

The colors are all beautiful and the names are so incredibly cute!

Make sure to check out Tanya's links

*YouTube

*Blog

*Twitter

*Instagram

Also, if you want to purchase any of the items, check them out on FeelUnique's website!

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Ashley

18 Things I Learned By 18

1. Your number of Instagram followers does not define your value as a person.

2. Work your ass off. Eventually it will pay off.

3. Don't trust everyone. We are given a lot of people in our life. Some are here to build us up and some are here to bring us down. Learn how to see people for who they truly are.

4. Don't be afraid to get rid of toxic people in your life. If the people you are surrounding yourself with are bringing you down, you don't need them in your life.

5. Be strong and be yourself.

6. Be honest. With yourself and with others. Speak your mind but be kind in the process.

7. Smile as often as you can.

8. It's okay to cry. If you are hurt, stressed, upset, excited or happy. Let yourself have emotions.

9. Wear what you want. Not what others tell you to. Being a trend follower can get really boring. Especially in high school.

10. Be friendly and talk to as many people as you can. You can meet really interesting people and learn so much from others perspectives.

11. Be silly, be crazy and laugh as much as you can. We are young and should be enjoying every single moment.

12. Sing as loud as you want. Get in the car with your friends, roll down the windows and sing. It is the biggest stress reliever.

13. Be kind to adults. Especially your parents. Spend as much time with them as you can. You'll miss them later.

14. Take as many photos as you possibly can, and not just of yourself, but your friends and your surroundings as well.

15. Be bold. If you believe strongly in something, don't let others put out your fire.

16. Everyone gets embarrassed. Don't beat yourself up over missteps.

17. Don't spend money you don't have.

18. Be badass. Love what you love, not what others tell you to.

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Ashley

Coachella Snaps

I'm so sorry for the lack of blog posts! I have been extremely busy the past few weeks. I got back from Coachella last Monday and had an incredible time. Here are some of my favorite photos from the weekend!

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Ashley

Interview with Magic Man

After their second album, "Before The Waves," was released in July of 2014, indie synth rock band, Magic Man, sent literal "waves" through the alternative music scene. I've been extremely lucky to see them live and definitely understand why they are loved by many. Alex Caplow (vocals) and Sam Lee (guitars and keyboard) started the band in 2010. "Alex and I wrote the first Magic Man songs when we were traveling together in the south of France, the summer after our freshman year. We made a DIY, self released record that we put online for free and started playing our first shows once we got back. The band ended up expanding to a five piece line up, Justine Bowe (keyboards), Gabe Goodman (bass) and Joey Sulkowski (drums), as we wanted to bring a more band oriented sound to the music, which up to that point was pretty lo-fi and bedroom pop." Lee explains.

No one has really been able to pinpoint the exact genre that Magic Man is, not even the band themselves. "Someone once called us glo-fi, which I like, although I'm not really sure what it means." The beauty of this band is that no song sounds exactly the same. From their first album "Real Life Colors" to their second "Before The Waves" there was quite a big shift in sound. When I asked if we could expect to hear another sound shift in their next album, they replied, "Anything's possible! We're always interested in exploring new sounds and styles, and that's definitely something we're planning for our 3rd album, although we're not exactly sure on the direction as of now."

Fashion style is always something I find fascinating about bands and that was no exception the first time I saw Magic Man live. "In a sense, every aspect of the band influences our image, yes, but I don't think (fashion) has been a huge part of Magic Man the way it might be for a band who dresses up in elaborate outfits for a show. We try to stick to timeless classics and simple styles, something we've always tried to mirror in our music. It's always nice to hear that not only does a fan like your music, but their parents that brought them to the show as well!" They explained.

I was also curious for them to explain the various songs on their albums named after cities. "(Each song is) more so a representation of what that city/place means to us, although sometimes it refers to a specific moment or event related to that place. We actually wrote Chicagoland about a DIY warehouse venue in Providence called Chicagoland, although we love the city of Chicago too!"

Hailing from Boston, I asked if they felt that the city had much of an influence on their music. "Definitely, why do you think we only sing with a strong baaawston accent? In all seriousness, I think playing a lot of our first shows in the Boston DIY scene really affected how we approach a live show. When you're dealing with a subpar PA, no stage, and a tiny sweaty basement, it's really up to you as a performer to make the show exciting. I think it was where we first started to learn how to put on an exciting show." When asked what city would be their wish of the last city to ever perform in, of course, they replied with "Boston—we have such a wonderful group of fans in our home city, and most importantly, it's always great to play for so many friends and family. I never want to play a last show, but if we had to, Boston would be a great spot to do it."

In 2013, they supported Panic! At The Disco and Walk The Moon on their summer tour and picked up a lot of new fans.

Once their single "Paris" started being played on every alternative radio station, the band was "pleasantly surprised." Over the past year, Magic Man has certainly made a name for themselves and I predict that they will only get bigger from here.



If this is the first time you have ever heard of Magic Man, you should buy there album here!

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Ashley