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Showing posts with label Boston. Show all posts
BRANCHEZ
// By Kayte

Meet Sam Kopelman (aka Branchez), a New York native who has been pursuing his passion for music since middle school. Most of you probably know of Branchez from his remix of What So Not’s “High You Are” which, truth be told, is still a favorite of mine. He has been killing it all over the country recently, and he’s only getting bigger! Just off his Feel This Tour with Giraffage, Branchez is amped up to create more soulful beats and take the scene by storm in a big way.


 A couple weeks ago, I caught up with Branchez to ask him the questions everyone wants to know. We had a great conversation - he was super easy to talk to, very chill and gave some funny answers to the questions I asked him (I love it when that happens). Read on for some more fun facts about your new favorite producer:

Hey there! Thanks so much for chatting with me today. First things first, have you always known that you wanted to make your music into a career, or did the goal evolve over time?
Well, I’ve known I wanted to make music for my living since I was in 7th or 8th grade. I played the drums back then and went to college for music so it’s definitely always been the goal. I’m very lucky for that and very grateful!

What inspired your name “Branchez?”
I actually came up with it in seventh grade, it was my street basketball name. It carried over into my music when I started creating sounds and beats on Garage Band on the school computers.

What is your spirit animal?
*pauses* A sloth. I sorta look like one I guess and I’m generally slow with every-day tasks… Don’t get me wrong I’m definitely motivated! Also I love Sid the Sloth from Ice Age, so I think that’s why it’s my spirit animal.

Lights on or off?
On.

What is the most bizarre thing you have seen while performing, or just at a show in general?
Wow, that’s a good one… I’d have to say the most bizarre thing I've experienced happened in a crowd. It was after I had performed on The Cold Crush Tour with Paper Diamond in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I was in the crowd and happened to look over right as this dude punched a girl in the face. Yeah, that happened. I think he may have been defending his girlfriend but he still rocked a chick. It was pretty aggressive.

Boxer or briefs?
Boxers.

How about the weirdest experience with a fan?
It’s mostly just social media ridiculousness. No dick pics or anything crazy like that, but this one time I accidentally followed a girl on twitter. It wouldn’t have been a big deal but she freaked out and was overly pumped about it – I think she thought we had some deep connection.



Want more Branchez? You can visit his SoundCloud here and make sure to like him on Facebook. Also, for all of my fellow Bostonians – you can join me at Naga on May 7th for the Branchez show! Buy your tickets here and I hope to see you all there, it's sure to be a good time!



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PARTY FRIDAY!
// By Kayte


This weekend my little sister (Chi O) is coming to visit me on an impromptu visit to Boston. I AM SO EXCITED! My big also lives here so it should be a great family reunion. Doesn't it feel good to be able to be weird and have people love you anyways? Counting down the minutes till she gets here (for the record I have to wait all day.. ugh). To get me through, I'm jamming to some party songs that I will share with you here. Happy Weekend!

But first.... ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!

MUSIC

Iggy Azalea - Fancy 

Guy Sebastian - Like A Drum (The Chainsmokers Remix)

Ying Yang Twins - Whistle While U Twerk (Swizzymack Remix)

Major Lazer - Aerosol Can (Ft. Pharell Williams El Freaky Remix)

Röyksopp & Robyn - Do It Again (on Annie Mac, BBC Radio1)
Duck Sauce- Barbara Streisand (Original Mix) 

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YOU GOT IT DUDE!
// By Kayte


It's Friday again! Surprisingly my weeks have been flying by quickly. Unfortunately, so have the weekends but hey... I'll take what I can get. This week/weekend is a celebration of Passover and Easter so Happy Holidays to all of you out there observing either. Spend some quality time with friends and family and reflect on the important things in your life. As always, here are some links to take you into the weekend. 

SHOPPING







MUSIC

Kim Churchill - Some Days The Rain May Fall

Neon Trees- Sleeping With  A Friend (The Chainsmokers Remix)

Icona Pop- It's My Party (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign)

The Edge of Lepo Lepo (Lady Gaga vs. Psirico)

Lana Del Rey - Summertime Sadness (Hotel Garuda Remix)


P.S. GOOD LUCK to any of you that are running the Boston Marathon on Monday! 
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OOTD: SAVAS STUDIOS
// By Kayte

A few weeks ago, I stopped by Savas Studios for their collaboration event with Boutikey. I've always been a huge fan of supporting local businesses but this boutique offers more than just great shopping. Their space is to die for; composed of gorgeous exposed brick and sleek displays for their collection of unique clothing. What sets Savas Studios apart from the other North End boutiques is their photography and styling business run out of the area behind their storefront. Doubling as an event space, the studio in the back is perfect for entertaining or photo shoots. They even have a makeup and hair styling station to round out their one-stop- shop for looking fabulous. 

I was able to catch up with the lovely Stephanie and Christine (sisters!) for a tour of their boutique and a photoshoot in some of my favorite Savas Studios pieces! Without further adieu, I bring you the Special Edition OOTD: Savas Studios:








All of the clothing and accessories that I am wearing can be found and purchased at Savas Studios. With warmer weather quickly approaching, you don't want to miss out on these styles! Happy Shopping!

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OOTD: YOU BETTER WORK
// By Kayte








OOTD: Shirt- J.Crew; Pants- J.Crew; Necklace- J.Crew; Belt- J.Crew; Shoes- Nordstrom Rack; iPad case- Amazon; Watch- Anne Klein

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BOUTIKEY AND SAVAS STUDIOS
// By Kayte


Have you heard of Boutikey yet? "Boutikey is a shared community where users can discover the latest fashion trends from their favorite boutiques." Essentially, it's the newest app for local shopping and it's pretty darn great. Last week I stopped by one of my new favorite boutiques, Savas Studios, for a launch event complete with food, hair, and makeup. It was so fun and I was able to tour the space while catching up with local entrepreneurs and shoppers! Supporting local businesses is something that is very important to me. If you ever have the opportunity to pick between local or corporate, I hope that you'll choose to help your hometown economy. 

Drinks by Boston Bottles 
Cupcakes by Lulu's Sweet Shoppe
Hair and Makeup by Natalie

Other Boston boutiques represented:

Heart and Sole
Twilight
in-jean-ius 
















Outfit details: Jacket- Piperlime; Shirt- H&M; Pants- H&M; Shoes- Nine West; Necklace- J.Crew

P.S. Keep an eye out for a special OOTD post coming up featuring a collaboration with Savas Studios

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// By Kayte

Today I thought I would throw it back to a post from last Spring. I have to admit, I do not shop at these stores as much as I used to, especially since I now work outside the city. However, my opinions hold true and I stand behind the reviews and grades. 

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As a full year of residency in Boston approaches, I have successfully found a slew of boutiques hidden in Boston’s varied neighborhoods. Don’t get me wrong, specialized stores and high-end retailers are great, but there is something to be said for a small shop tucked in between. I have rated the following three of my favorite boutiques based on inventory, designer selection, and convenience. I have also graded their customer service on a letter scale.

1)   Crush Boutique (131 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114): Crush is one of my newer finds in the city. Located in a basement retail space on Charles St. of Beacon Hill, Crush offers a true boutique feel. From the fitting rooms to the racks of beautiful and unique clothing, the store feels like it’s meant to be there, or that you stumbled into some hidden gem. Boasting brands such as Alice + Olivia, Fornash, Ella Moss, and Parker, Crush truly has something for everyone.  Customer Service: A+    

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2)   LIT Boutique (236 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113): I’m a little partial to LIT because it is literally right next door to my apartment. Whenever I am bored, or have time to kill, or just feel like looking at pretty clothes, I wander into LIT. They always have an updated collection of the latest trends, seemingly never missing a beat on the fashion scene. If you’re looking to add some BB Dakota, Talulah, Flying Tomato, and Tulle to your closet, LIT is the place to shop. Customer Service: B+

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3)   North River Outfitter (NRO) (122 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114): If you’re on the preppy side, like myself, NRO may seem like a Kiel James Patrick catalogue come to life. They have a solid selection of Lilly Pulitzer, Vineyard Vines, and Tory Burch as well as some great coffee table books and accessories to boot. Overall, it’s a one-stop shop for all things prep. If you frequent Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard, make sure you stop in their stores there too. Customer Service: B-

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You will especially love NRO if you are a big fan of Tuckernuck

Happy shopping! 

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I think it's funny how much I have changed just in a little under a year. I think that my style has evolved and I would no longer consider myself strictly preppy. I definitely appreciate my Jack Rogers sandals and my Lilly Pulitzer during the summer months, but now I mix it up with more bohemian silhouettes and a variety of patterns. Luckily, all of these boutiques carry styles that work perfectly with my closet (which is why I'm still such a fan of them)!

  Hopefully this throwback post inspired you to get out there and shop in your local community. It's very important to support the smaller businesses in your area!

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