it might be monday, but we’ve got reason to be smiling today!

not only was the sun out to play, but for the first time this year, it decided to stay out past 4pm! we’d almost forgotten that day’s like this existed – as it not only spells the end of the winter hibernation, but also signals the big leap into spring!

and we couldn’t be more ready, especially with crackers like this to see us through. indie three-piece smith westerns bring us their single ‘weekend’, a track that embodies the playful nature of 70′s glam rock with its fuzzy riffs and upbeat melody, guaranteed to gear you up for sunnier climes!

stumped for some friday evening inspiration? or simply wanting to shake things up to do away with those pesky january blues?

well look no further.

lifestyle blog we heart are veritable voice on cutting-edge cool, and never fail to inspire. from singapore to são paulo, they scour the globe to uncover the choice cuts from the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. their selections are vast, and you’re bound to find something to catch your fancy – be it architecture, right through to health & beauty!

they’re certainly the go-to guys if you want to unlock the best of a city, and we’re not envious of them in the slightest…

if you’re on twitter, be sure to follow them too!

what do you make of the fashion pajama pant? also known as the slouchy printed pair of pants usually with drawstring waist.

call us old-fashioned, but all the advancements in technology have caught us unawares… first, we had the colour tv, shortly followed by hd – and now 360 degree interactive video hits the scene!

this breathtaking video transports you from your desk to the slopes in a few swift clicks, and has proved to be quite the distraction at vitaminwater hq! we’ve spent most of this midweek morning captivated by the click and drag panorama functionality, placing us slap bang in the middle of the beautiful scenery and the high octane action!

but why take our word for it? get your clicking finger at the ready and let us know what you think! 

trust us, it won’t get old for a while…

1. kitten heels: with the advent of spring, platforms take over from the much debated kitten heel. did you adopt the kitten heel trend like michelle obama?

2. aviator jackets: fashion has switched its obsession with all things flying for all things biker. will you be getting on your bike and working the biker chic look?

3. camel: it came, it saw, it conquered. this classic colour makes way for summer 2011 colours such as orange, yellow and white.

4. buns: time to free the loose bun. the question is seventies big hair a do or don’t?

5. skinny leg:  pants go flared for summer. time to say goodbye to chaffed legs.

bed hair, tired eyes, and a weary soul. ah yes, sounds like monday has reared it’s sneaky head again.

but it’s nothing that we can’t handle, especially when we’ve got cold war kids and passion pit to drown out the inevitable “it’s-way-too early-to-be-asking-me-that” monday morning requests!

‘mine is yours’ is the latest emotion filled installment from indie four-piece cold war kids, and electro pop rockers passion pit have injected it with the psychedelic influences that we’ve come to expect from their trademark sound.

and to top it all off, they’ve made it available to download for the grand sum of zilch!

now if that isn’t an offer to brighten up your monday morning, perhaps only a bottle of revive can save you now!

it’s funny how a bit of bass filled party goodness can brighten even the darkest of days.

however, keeping tabs on this fast moving scene can sometimes be hard work, so it’s a breath of fresh air to have the chrome kids around!

perched nicely on the cutting edge of the electronic scene, these guys deliver a constant no frills dose of bass heavy tuneage, to which we are truly grateful! they even host their very own ‘chrome kids show’ showcasing their expertly curated picks for the week!

if you’re on twitter, you can follow them too!

happy friday!

at first glance, this cuddly pair may be easy on the eye, and you may find yourself with an irresistible urge for a big ol’ hug!

that is, until you crank up the volume.

these guys have quite the set of pipes on them, producing a snore that can only replicated by, well, a pneumatic drill. and unfortunately for their owners, there isn’t a mute button for real life!

oh well, you win some, you lose some… earplugs, perhaps?

fashion always seems to borrow inspiration from past decades. what has been
your favourite fashion decade to date? this spring without a shadow of a
doubt the biggest trend is 70′s inspired fashion. here are five things to
get you looking on trend.

1. the high waisted skinny flare: designers cannot make up their mind. one minute they have us dashing out for skinny pants, the next it is the wide leg. which do you prefer by the way? as its name suggests this high waist pant cut has a narrow cut which gently juts out into a controlled wide leg. the less austin powers and more 2011, the better.

2. the glamorous dress: need inspiration? look no further then the opulence of Studio 54. the keywords are slinky, decadent and silk jersey.

3. the pussy-bow blouse: what was the first blouse you ever bought? mine was a bronze satin thing with a large bow at the neck. very miss moneypenny no? well the look is in and belted.

4. grandma’s knit pin piece: we have all got that piece that is a little ‘grandma’ and looks like she could have made it from a pin; knitting or other. drag out your crochet, broderie anglaise and macrame pieces as they are huge for spring 2011.

5. platforms/wedges: what did you make of autumn’s kitten heel trend? did you wear
it? it is being kicked out the way by its chunky cousin; the platform. designers keep it looking less shaft and more stylish by keeping it sculptural and streamlined.