Musings of a 20-something

Thoughts on life, music, fashion, fitness and everything in between. A perspective from the domain of the young and tragically hip.
This fantastic Starbucks concept store in Amsterdam is a beautiful fusion of natural and industrial design elements.

This fantastic Starbucks concept store in Amsterdam is a beautiful fusion of natural and industrial design elements.

VW AT-AT Walker
“The Hippies Strike Back”

VW AT-AT Walker

“The Hippies Strike Back”

The Story of Keep Calm and Carry On

The iconic “Keep Calm and Carry On” design that seems to be everywhere lately has a very interesting history dating back to World War II.

About Want (wanttt.com)

This site is the Pinterest marketers have been dreaming about.

DollarShaveClub.com- Our Blades Are F***ing Great

How do you get attention for a mail order razor company? Take some Old Spice-style swagger, a sense of humor, and a bear costume and create a YouTube video. Being featured on Mashable.com can’t hurt either.

Wydlif: After Work Party in Silicon Valley

This clever video from social startup Wydlif imagines what a party with all of the big social networks (as people) would look like. This was pre-Tumblr’s rise to prominence, so unfortunately everyone’s favorite neighborhood micro-blogging platform isn’t featured.

To close out New Music Spotlight Week this is one of my new favorite bands:

Of Monsters and Men- “Little Talks”

Childish Gambino

—Heartbeat

Thursday Music Pick:

Childish Gambino- “Heartbeat” (Radio Edit)


Yes this is the rapping alter ego of Community star Donald Glover. I’ve included the radio edit for all of your safe for work musical needs. Enjoy.

Wednesday Music Pick:

Gotye (feat. Kimbra)- Somebody That I Used to Know

Hospitality

—Eighth Avenue

Tuesday music spotlight:

Hospitality- “Eighth Avenue”