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I smell like magic.

We all know I’m psychic, but recently aside from being internally magic, my outside is magic. 

Here’s the grind. I recently was running out of body wash. I have purchased the Dayna Decker line of body wash and moisturizer, which is INCREDIBLE, but being as it rings in at almost 50 bucks a bottle, I use that sparingly. Dayna Decker is also very very concentrated, and I don’t want to be “that girl” at work who smells SO SO SO SO SO SO strongly of perfume. I consider this stuff to be liquid GOLD and use it on weekends, date night, etc. etc. My personal favorite scent is “Bardou” which contains, pink peppercorn, fresh greens, wild rose, pink peony (my FAVORITE), cardamom and redwood. MAGIC.

So I found myself needing body wash, not wanting to use up all my DD magic, but also not wanting to be super cheap and buy regular drugstore stuff. Especially since it’s fall and my skin gets super duper dry. GROSS.

I shimmied over to ULTA and decided to peruse the aisles. After some hardcore browsing, I found some interesting sale going on. Buy one, get one 50% off, for C.BOOTH products. I thought, what the Hell, might as well give it a try. So I bought, the Rosemany Mint cleanser, and the DELICIOUS magical Walnut Shell Scrub & Cleanser. Let me tell you, these are both SUPER reasonably priced, and I LOVE THEM. The rosemary mint smells incredible, and it’s super refreshing, hydrating and overall delicious. The Walnut Shell Scrub smells like a vanilla cake mated with an almond biscotti, then they decided to make it an orgy and invite creamy buttercream and vanilla bean bliss. IT SMELLS LIKE PURE MAGIC. And the walnut shell is a super amazing exfoliant, I feel so clean and shiny! 

I also want to try the “Breathe Easy” body wash which will undoubtedly be incredible when I get my first cold of the season. It has a fresh zingy menthol smell and sinus clearing freshness that I think I would love in cold season. 

Anywho, thought I should share! Have a great smelling day!

xox

ACL magic John S Lens, Ina’s 1969 Film, No Flash, Taken with Hipstamatic

ACL magic

John S Lens, Ina’s 1969 Film, No Flash, Taken with Hipstamatic

ACL Lineup Released & My personal dish. Part 1

So, as much as I want to tell you all I stayed up till midnight biting my nails in wait of the ACL lineup, I decided to let it happen and wake up for the e-mail…..So I wake up at 6am to check my e-mail and as I anxiously get to it…I get nervous. Because as aforementioned in previous posts, I’m kind of psychic and my psychic-ness was telling me I might be mildly disappointed….and I’m not gonna lie. I am. 

Before you go all “omg she’s such a spoiled brat and probably reads pitchfork religiously and is being a snob” I will say one thing. You’re kind of right; except for the brat part. I just think C3 and ACL went a teensy weensy bit coo-coo when they built the lineup. Last year’s lineup had so much depth and this years…well….meh. 

Let me say, for the record, that this all has the potential to turn around and blow my mind, and I will still be there with bells on. It’s my BIRTHDAY WEEKEND afterall. (Even though the entire month of September is my birthday celebration, doi!) 

So here’s my rundown. Feel free to also be amazed by some of my predictions that were true after all!

1. Stevie Wonder: Ok. Seriously? I don’t even really know what to say. He’s cool and all, but I feel like this was a letdown.

2. Arcade Fire: I am excited, not gonna lie. HOWEVER. I was taken aback by this, given that they are playing so many shows in TX lately and I didn’t think they’d be a headliner. Not disappointed, just surprised. 

3. Coldplay: I know everyone is crying about this one, but I’m also secretly excited about this. I’ve never seen them live and I’ve only heard good things. The album “Parachutes” also changed my life…..in middle school.

4. Kanye: Ok. Here’s where I’m kind of annoyed. Kanye was cool, different and refreshing when he first came out. Now he’s kind of a stuck up prick who has lost touch with the world and although some of his stuff is fun, it’s just not what I thought ACL would bring for the 10 year anniv. I will say, however, that if I drink enough that day, I will likely be shaking my booty to the “beatz”.

5. My Morning Jacket: Excited. Not gonna lie. They have been killing it lately, and I still can’t stop listening to “Circuital”. 

6. Fleet Foxes: SO.FLIPPING.EXCITED. This is what’s going to make ACL worth the while for me. SUCH A GREAT BAND. Now go listen and be obsessed.Level of excitement: 4729384729387398

7. Bright Eyes: Have been a fan for some time now, just hoping he will be good in such a huge outdoor venue. Interested to see this.

8. Cut Copy: Should be a good show, have liked them for a while and keep missing their live shows. Level of excitement: 4

9. Santigold: A pleasant surprise I must say! Her new single out is really good, and I kind of forgot to put her on my radar in my predictions. Stoked to see this show. 

10. Pretty Lights: I started listening to them about a year ago and they’re really cool, although I hope they’re as good live. Level of Excitement: 6

11. TV On The Radio: I think it’s brave/awesome they’re playing through the sadness. I will def. be there. 

12. Big Boi: Another weird surprise that I’m not so sure I like. Kind of like the first time you taste a french fry dipped in a shake….weird….not sure….

13. Iron & Wine: SO.EXCITED.SOOOO.EXCITED. Saw them last November and was blown away. CANNOT WAIT. I hope they play in the evening.

14. Ray Lamontagne: I HAVE BEEN DYING TO SEE HIM FOR YEARS!!! Now I finally get to! Such a talented musician, such great music. Level of Excitement: 1 billion.

15. Broken Social Scene: Good stuff. Have been a mild fan, and am for sure interested in seeing them live since I missed them in the past.

16. Old Crow Medicine Show: Because it makes me feel like it’s college again and I’m at a super fratted out tailgate. I know. So sue me. Another one that I will hopefully be pleasantly intoxicated for to enjoy.

17. Death From Above 1979: Pretty stoked, not gonna lie (OK, I’ve said “not gonna lie” like 53498 times…woops). Hopefully no one gets stabbed this time…..I’ll have my wits about me for this one…

18. Cold War Kids: Yay! Get to see them finally since I missed them a couple weeks ago. 

19. Airborne Toxic Event: Just starting listening to their stuff, saw them live on TV, and I think this show could potentially be incredible. Def. excited to see this one.

20. The Walkmen: I’ll be there. Maybe for 15 minutes, or maybe I’ll love it…we will see.

21. Young the Giant: Another one that I am excited for, just because I think/hope they will do great things. Still getting to know their music.

22. Alexander: TOLD YOU!!!! He’s going to be so amazing. SO AMAZING. Now go download all his music and thank me later.

23. Gomez: Haven’t heard much about him lately, but I will def take a listen to him live. I like a lot of his stuff. Great voice.

24. Sara Bareilles: Because I will want to sing along and because I like her.

25. Brandi Carlile: Another one I’ve been wanting to see forever. GREAT singer, and seems like she’d be great live. 

26. Aloe Blacc & The Grand Scheme: I’ve only heard 3 or 4 songs, and have been pleasantly ok with it. We’ll see…

27. Fool’s Gold: Another one I’m still getting to know, but could be pleasantly surprised by…like the first time you taste foie gras and are in mouthgasm for hours afterwards…

28. The Greencards: Another one I’m mildly excited for. However, I think they could BRING IT on stage. They have some good songs out that could change a lot of people’s minds and bring some major fans.

PART 2 LATER:

but do you see how I’m slightly underwhelmed?? A lot of good potential bands, but I just think it’s not as stacked as I’ve seen previously…However, I am more than excited to see:

My Morning Jacket

FLEET FOXES

Santigold

Pretty Lights

RAY LAMONTAGNE

IRON & WINE

ALEXANDER 

more later kids!

Polyvore

one of everything. but srsly.

Anonymous asked: How right have you been in the past?

well…I’ve never made a full prediction list, but I’m going solely off of what past trends have been, and some of the rumors that have been circulating on the magical interweb. Some of my predictions are based on sheer WANTING to see the bands also. I guess we’ll see how right I am in 11 days!! Last year, I did think that Muse would appear, as well as Band of Horses and LCD Soundsystem.

ACL 2011 lineup PREDICTION. Because I’m part magic.

Good morning and Happy Cinco de Mayo my friends!

Since it’s Cinco de Mayo and I’m feeling extra spicy…I am going to be super ballsy and make my ACL 2011 lineup predictions. The official lineup comes out May 17th (I’m counting down the hours/minutes/seconds) but here is a list of my predictions: 

For headliners:

Red Hot Chili Peppers: here’s why; they are supposedly releasing an album in august/september and I think they’d be a GREAT addition to the lineup. It’s ACL’s 10th anniversary show this year so this would be amazeballs.

Radiohead: This deliciously wonderful band has been rumored to play ACL for the last year or two, and I think this might be our lucky year y’all. Especially with the release of Lotus Flower. 

Paul Simon/Willie Nelson/Buffalo Springfield for the Sunday night closer: Why? Because they’re cool. Oh and who doesn’t love them? I vote for Willie. He’s perfect for an anniversary show in Texas. 

My Morning Jacket: only because I’ve heard rumors and they’re playing at Coachella, they also headlined at Jazzfest last year. Also, their new single “Circuital” makes my heart smile and shoot rainbows.

I could be wrong with those headliners. Now here is my list that include Lollapalooza 2011 lineup shows that I think will do ACL, and some returning shows from ACL 2010. Don’t worry. I’ll tell you which is which…you’re welcome.

ACL 2010 Returning Acts for 2011:

Muse. Put on one of the best shows I’ve seen last year. They’re playing Lolla and headlined las year. I just don’t know where they’d put them. Possibly where Deadmau5 played last year…hmmm…

Spoon. Because who doesn’t love them some Spoon?

Band of Horses. Most beautiful show last year. Sunset and amazing sound. I haven’t heard much of what they’re up to lately but I’d love to see them back.

Black Keys. Popular hit to see. Playing Lolla also.

Matt & Kim. I don’t think enough people appreciated them last year,so I’d like to see them back.

Portugal.The Man. They’ve been blowing up as of late, played last year and are cool enough to play at Lolla.

Rebelution. Another one that’s been blowing up and pretty damn good too. Also played ACL last year. 

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros: Ok, so he’s a little bizarre, who cares? He’s awesome. Last year he drew a huge crowd. Although lately I’ve been enjoying Alexander’s solo stuff. This is one of my wish listers, so he can come solo or play with the MZeros.

Manchester Orchestra: Who are currently touring with Cage the Elephant. Both are also playing Lolla. Manchester was a goose-bump inducing act last year, even though it was fairly early and we were all sweating out alcohol and party time. But, WOW what a great show. Also, Cage the Elephant; who I really enjoy only drew 15 year old skater kids which was not so alarming, but I’d hope to see them back with a more mature crowd. 

Mountain Goats: Another sleeper that I slept through missed at ACL much to my dismay. I love them. Please come back! They’re also playing Lolla.

Midlake: Because everyone needs to know about Midlake. Played ACL last year too. 

Foals: I missed their Houston show, but apparently it was so awesome that someone got SHANKED. Yeah. And they played last year too (ACL). They remind me of a more rock version of Bloc Party.

Shearwater: Another 11 am show I missed. And I was PISSED. They’re like Sigur Ros’s red headed step child, but in English. Comprende? AWESOME.

Balmorhea: LOVE. And I missed them last year at ACL. Such good ear candy.

Dan Black: I would love to have a mini Dan Black to keep in my purse. His show at ACL last year was SO SO FUN, and who doesn’t love him? (Brad from The Rachel Zoe Project still wins in my heart)

OK: Onto Lolla 2011 lineup that I haven’t already mentioned, hopefully these will cross over into ACL

My Morning Jacket: Already talked about their magical-ness.

Deadmau5: Who also played ACL last year, blew everyone away, (duh!) 

Cee-Lo Green: He’s dumb and leaked that he was playing ACL this year, then ACL forced him to take that info offline. I was underwhelmed by this. blech.

Ween. Good stuff. Also playing Free Press Summer Fest in Houston this June.

Bright Eyes. Would love to see him.

Arctic Monkeys. Could fill Vampire Weekend’s slot and they are good, which helps. New music release as well.

Death From Above 1979. This would be fun to see. Especially since someone at this show at SXSW got STABBED. Damn.

Ratatat. Great group, lots of music to play. I’m just a wee bit scared what they’ll be like live. But I’m stoked.

Crystal Castles. Another one I’ve been dying to see, hopefully they’ll stay for ACL.

Cold War Kids. I recently missed them here in Houston. Good stuff, especially “Hang Me up to Dry” love.

Lykke Li. Really talented artist, love her.

Ok Go. Would be a super fun band to see.

Local Natives. Also a great group, could def. see them taking a day show.

The Kills. Delicious music. U R A Fever and Sour Cherry are amazing.

White Lies. A sleeper worth waking up to watch.

2 Door Cinema Club. Also played ACL last year, and were apparently really great. I’ve never seen them live but have heard many a good thing.

Sleigh Bells. HELLZ YES PLEASE. Just saw them recently in Houston, and a show like this could totally be amazing at ACL.

Smith Westerns. Great show.

Best Coast. Another band I’ve been dying to see live. Fingers crossed!

The Drums. Have come back lately into the spotlight and are bound to put on a great live set.

Black Lips. Good stuff.

Cults. Another one I’d like to check out for myself.

Noah + The Whale. Gaining popularity, wouldn’t mind watching that one.

Lissie. I missed her in concert. I think she’s great, she played Coachella as well.  

Ok, so now onto the ones that I just really really really REALLY REALLY would like to see at ACL and could maybe maybe maybe make an appearance…

Fleet Foxes. Ok, I don’t know if I can describe how much I love this band. When I first heard “White Winter Hymnal” I replayed it over.and over.and over.and over.and over and again. AND every time I heard it I couldn’t help but smile and bounce. Their new album “Helplesness Blues” released only 3 days ago will blow.your.socks.off. So, please please please bring Fleet Foxes to ACL!

Mumford & Sons: I mean…need I say more? INCRED. Also, they’ve been touring with Avett Brothers doing the railroad revival tour, AND they played opening weekend of Jazzfest. I will die of happiness if they are both featured.

Florence + The Machine. What has she been up to? I think she’d be a great addition. She has two shows here in America listed in June, and that’s it….surprise us Flo and come to ACL!

That’s all folks. I mean, I could add more but then I’d get my hopes up wayyy too much!

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!

love, 

the psychic one who foretells music festival lineups…hopefully….

ACL 2011 Rumors: Ten Bands Who Could Make The Cut - Houston Music - Rocks Off

Feelin’ good about this one….Radiohead and RHCP would be the tits to see, I hope to see MMJ, as their single off “Circuital” titled “Circuital” is pretty amazing. 

others I’d kill to see on the lineup:

fleet foxes (who just released a new album and it’s just perfect)

bright eyes

arctic monkeys

ratatat or crystal castles ( i thought the xx was “eh” last year, they are AWESOME but hard to listen to at a HUGE venue)

cold war kids (though they were just here)

lykke li

ok go

the kills

white lies

mountain goats (they played last year…love them)

sleigh bells (on the fence about this one since i just saw them easter weekend here)

manchester orchestra (another one that KILLED at acl last year, but are playing here at VZW with cage the elephant in the next few weeks)

best coast

the drums

black lips

i’d also love love love to see the black keys come back since i missed their show last year at acl.