HABITUAL Denim: The Habit http://blog.habitual.com Tue, 21 May 2013 18:52:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Bands We Love: Matt + Kim http://blog.habitual.com/2013/05/21/bands-we-love-matt-kim/ http://blog.habitual.com/2013/05/21/bands-we-love-matt-kim/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 18:52:07 +0000 E http://blog.habitual.com/?p=6002

We have been loving the sounds of Matt + Kim lately and wanted to be sure to share! The indie dance duo/couple formed in Brooklyn, New York in 2004 consisting of Matt Johnson (vocals, keyboards) and Kim Schifino (drums, vocals) is known for their DIY attitude toward music. They have released four studio albums to date: Matt & Kim (2006), Grand (2009), Sidewalks (2010) and Lightning (2012).

After the success of their first album, Matt & Kim signed with the FADER label releasing their next three. They gained popularity with indie fans over the years through their many outgoing tours. The duo, known for their energetic shows, wrote, recorded, and produced their last album in their Brooklyn home studio. Praised for the albums dynamic sounds, their single “Let’s Go” was performed live on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon prior to launching a 2012 headlining sold-out North American tour.

Our favorite song is “Daylight” which was was the first single from their second studio album Grand. The duo performed this song on August 26, 2009 on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show. The song appears in the video game NBA Live 10 and is the only non-hip hop song on the soundtrack!  The lyrics are inspiring and upbeat ending with the line “And in the daylight I don’t pick up my phone because in the daylight anywhere feels like home.” Check out the quirky video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgBeu3FVi60

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We are looking forward to the official Memorial Day start of summer this month and have been eyeing some weekend escapes. Big Sur evokes a relaxed and beautiful getaway destination, dramatically positioned along the Pacific Ocean. Ventana Inn & Spa founded by writer Lawrence A. Spector, is a luxury resort that specializes in escapism and on the top of our list. Also, Tablet approved, which we love!

Cedar-and-redwood cabins with stone fireplaces were designed to blend into and be at one with the landscape and the resort’s walking trails meander through forests teeming with deer, fox and wild turkeys.

The Big Sur shores below reveal a stretch of wild and unspoiled coastline with cedar-walled Japanese hot tubs that are open to relax under blue skies or starry nights.  www.ventanainn.com

Happy Summer!

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One more reason to make the trip out to Brooklyn!

www.blancanyc.com

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]]> http://blog.habitual.com/2013/05/14/quote-of-the-day-29/feed/ 0 Made In The USA: Shae NY http://blog.habitual.com/2013/05/14/made-in-the-usa-shae-ny/ http://blog.habitual.com/2013/05/14/made-in-the-usa-shae-ny/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 19:00:02 +0000 E http://blog.habitual.com/?p=5928 Everyone loves a comfy sweater but sometimes they are hard to come by –either very expensive or super itchy! Well..Shae NY is the answer! Led by creative director Tony Smith, whose past resume includes working with heavy-hitting brands like Isaac Mizrahi and Billy Reid, and head designer Amber Hofmann, the newly debuted label is fresh, modern, and incredibly easy to wear. “Each sweater is more than a sweater,” says Tony Smith, creative director of Shae. “Our goal is for each piece to have a distinct personality.  Spring 2013 marks the first official collection for the brand, inspired by downtown New York street style, but with bursts of color that the true urbanist’s wardrobe often lacks.  The pieces are a range of bright, poppy shades as well as calmer neutrals and all designed with unexpected details. Sporty color-blocking, nothing new on the trend forefront, is big for them, but feels modern with dramatic peekaboo cutouts.  This knitwear is far from ordinary with vibrant pops of color and unique patterns. “It’s all about the easy, cool street style of New York girls as well as refined sporty pieces, like 1930s ski outfits,” Smith says. “Slightly off-kilter preppy classics.”

We love how comfortable and stylish the knits are and how great they pair with denim!

www.shaeny.com


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Every year around this time, we see countless commercials that praise and celebrate motherhood.  It is also the perfect reminder to participate in the great LA Diaper Drive.  This nonprofit organization improves the lives and futures of low-income families through its award-winning model of using diapers as incentive to get parents into parenting, life skills, GED prep, and other life-improving classes.  Hats off the wonderful group of moms that volunteer their time and expertise to help other moms in need.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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We love how Olivia Wilde styled her look in our Almas hi rise zip skinny jeans.   She definitely pulls off this casual look and even added a little edge while taking a stroll around NYC with fiancé Jason Sudeikis.   Olivia paired our jeans with a funky blue leather jacket layered over her cotton hoodie.  We love how she used chic oversized shades and threw on some black leather booties to complete her rock star look!

Don’t worry, we just made getting this look a whole lot easier by putting a little something together ourselves!  Get Olivia’s casual look below and remember, the jeans ALWAYS make the outfit!

Olivia Wilde

Jeans: HABITUALDenim – Almas Zip Skinny in “Happiness”

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban – Outsiders Oversized Wayfarer in Black

Belt: Zadig & Voltaire – Leather Studded Belt in Black

Hoodie: Quick Silver – Original Sandy Hoodie in Indigo Blue

Jacket: Just’eve ‘Carmin” – Biker Jacket

Shoes: Rag & Bone – Classic Newbury Booties in Black

]]> http://blog.habitual.com/2013/05/08/who%e2%80%99s-got-the-habit-olivia-wilde-2/feed/ 0 Top Five Looks: Met Ball 2013 http://blog.habitual.com/2013/05/07/top-five-looks-met-ball-2013/ http://blog.habitual.com/2013/05/07/top-five-looks-met-ball-2013/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 22:37:35 +0000 E http://blog.habitual.com/?p=5901 Last night, the fashion industry showed up for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s renowned Costume Institute Benefit. Hosted by Vogue’s William Norwich and model Hilary Rhoda, celebrities from the worlds of fashion, film, society, sports, art, business, and music joined together in honor of this year’s corresponding exhibition Punk: Chaos to Couture. There was a wide range of looks last night, and here are our favorites:

1. Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior

Jennifer Lawrence

2. Marion Cotillard in Christian Dior

Marion

3. Amanda Seyfried in Givenchy

Amanda Seyfried

4. Rooney Mara in Givenchy

Rooney Mara

5. Emily Blunt in Carolina Herrera

Emily Blunt

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