CHHloves

2010-06-30T03:58:00.000-07:00

Dominique Young unique

2010-06-21T08:38:00.000-07:00

uffie - ADD featuring Pharell

UFFIE - ADD SUV (feat . Pharrell Williams) HD from Uffie on Vimeo.

2010-06-10T07:44:00.000-07:00

W i l d b e a s t s

Two dancers

Live recording

Listen.

2010-06-08T10:53:00.000-07:00

Because we all love a bit of Erykah... 

Cos the woman gets her booty out on the street... 'groupthink' comes bleeding out of her head.

...and cos she samples junior M.A.F.I.A on the get munny track.

Nuff said.

Her album needs to be listened to - for those of you on britsh soil - that can be done here

For those of you not, and have not gone through this latest baduism of fire - here is one of my favorite tracks on the album

MM x

2010-06-08T10:34:00.000-07:00

CROOKERS MEGAMIX

You should probably glue everything on the surface of your desk down - the baseline is really ummm messy?

You should probably lock yourself in a room, where no one can see your bad dancing... or leave it open and have others dance with you...

Point is, you will be dancing.

Dance fool.

MM x

2010-06-08T10:23:00.000-07:00

jamie from the xx made this mixtape for that shop collette in paris i like it a lot so you should probably listen to it (p.s you should click me because I'm a link).

2010-06-08T06:34:00.000-07:00

The Black Keys

two guys whose music makes me want to bad things in the best possible kind of way...

The Black Keys are a blues-rock music duo consisting of vocalist/guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer/producer Patrick Carney.

Words cannot describe what I felt when I first heard these guys just over a week ago. I would say something like 'eargasm' but then that would be generic, a bit tacky and sort of crude. I mean sex in the ear is where I draw the line.

Sounds like: Deep south, Lousiana type of rock and roll. Bluesy, timeless classic riffs, heavy bass against Dan Auerbach's smooth musings (he's a smoker I can tell *drools* I'm in love.).

Sounds like authentic music...

....Which makes me authentically want to writhe around on top of an automobile outside a gas-station wearing nothing but denim hotpants while smoking a marlboro light.

This song in particular - and I think the title is quite fitting - makes me want to do those things.

The new album is 'Brothers', buy it people.

FYI, they are touring people. You heard me.

MM x

2010-05-29T09:22:00.000-07:00

Joy Division: Isolation

When I listen to Joy Division I find it hard to believe that the music is over 30 years old. This is one of my favourite tracks ever. I do a marching dance as a tribute to the late great Ian Curtis.

'Isolation. Isolatiiiiioooonn'.

MM x

2010-03-31T10:20:00.000-07:00

MmOoDdEe SsEeLlEeKkTtOoRr

I listen to some fairly easy music, but when I go deep I go:

Three-AM-how-did-I-get-here-these-are-not-my-friends-I-never-realised-I-was-still-out-I-may-end-up-naked-and-not-alone-either-I-have-no-idea-who-I-am-right-now-but-I'm-so-happy

deep.

Don't believe me? OK - listen to this ... and don't pretend you haven't been there either.

Modeselektor are rocking my world at the moment.

MM x

Everything Everything

2010-03-23T11:22:00.000-07:00

Everything Everything - Photoshop Handsome from Everything Everything on Vimeo.

Soooooooo good.

Listen to more here

Topshop

2010-03-15T05:31:00.000-07:00

I told you she didn't have a d*ck

2010-03-13T18:53:00.001-08:00

Lady Gaga's sister FYI...

80's / electro goodness

2010-02-27T05:08:00.000-08:00

i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't, i can't,

Stop listening to this mixtape, it's like musical crack cocaine.

Enjoy.

2010-02-26T02:48:00.000-08:00

'Put this on your blog, not Rihanna or whatever her name is...' 

Some douche from my office.

He has a point though, Beach House are amazing.

But don't dis the Princess.

MM x

Blogger playlist: FRANCES D 'Happy because'

2010-02-14T09:35:00.000-08:00

Frances is a blogger, who like myself - loves Da MUSIK.

I started listening to Marina and the diamonds because of her, 'Daisy dares you' was recommended on her blog and I was all like 'Daisy dares who?... I'm listening anyway'.

So, who better to compile the first blogger playlist on the CHH loves site?

This playlist isn’t all ‘down with love’, stop shaving your legs and embrace solitude for ever more.

You can do that though, I don’t forbid it.

It’s more like a celebration of self (ooh), some songs which make you feel just a little bit invincible. And as my aunt (who may or may not be an alcoholic, but no matter) always says "it doesn't matter if you're looking for someone, because there's someone looking for you". I think you're great.

You’re not going to like every single one of these songs, but you’ll find one or two or three or eight which work for you. If you like every single one, you’re my best friend.

Frances.

Shwayze – Corona And Lime

Rihanna - Wait Your Turn
The Rolling Stones - You Can’t Always Get What You Want (Soulwax Remix)
Little Man Tate – Just Can’t Take It
Four Year Strong – Love Song
Vincent Vincent & the Villains – On My Own
Phoenix – If I Ever Feel Better
Tegan and Sara - You Wouldn't Like Me

Bird and The Bee – Fucking Girlfriend

The Rakes – We Danced Together
Schneider TM - "The Light 3000" City Slang
Thin Lizzy/Jeff Buckley – Dancing In The Moonlight or here (depending on how mellow you feel)
Mystery Jets ft Laura Marling – Young Love
Black Kids – I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You (The Twelves Remix)
Rilo Kiley – Silver Lining
No Doubt – Spiderwebs

Metric - Gold Guns Girls

Massive thank you to Frances. You are a TOP BETCH.

Anyone who wants to make a CHH playlist just email me at cigarettesandhighheels@gmail.com

LOVE MMx

Svelt St

2010-02-12T09:46:00.000-08:00

Electro Hotness.

Listen here

Magic & Medicine

2010-02-09T04:43:00.001-08:00

Must read

2010-02-06T14:05:00.000-08:00

O.K so I haven't read this one yet have to finish 'Angel's Game' which I am reading for my book group (yes I'm in a book group - get over it). But expect an update as soon as I am done with it.

Happy reading folks.

Coco Sumner Feat. Robyn

2010-02-06T14:00:00.000-08:00

I can't decide if the song/ vid is cool.

Or is just too contrived and 'cool'?

I do think she has a really great voice... Much like her pa.

MM x

A prophet

2010-02-02T11:48:00.000-08:00

Truly amazing (and a little bit gory - a warning for those who are not so strong of stomach).

A

Must

Watch.

MM x

Vice Haiti fundraiser

2010-01-28T06:50:00.000-08:00

Vampire weekend; Album launch party

2010-01-15T10:11:00.000-08:00

Don't say I don't bring you in on anything.

MM x

Recommendations

2010-01-15T10:03:00.000-08:00

I spend a lot of my time in an electro 'bubble' so never up to speed with my hip (crotch grabbing pimps and bling bling) hop.

After Christmas this changed.

I was hanging with my homies - well my sisters - and they let me in on some good shizzle.

And now I will share with you.

These recommendations have come from my youngest sister who recently dyed her hair dark purple. Now I call her mermaid.

Actually Mermaid Hoe.

Enjoy.

Mermaid's Playlist
(click on the names to listen)

OOps I think I got married Usher

'Don't trust this man' Chris Brown

Why'd you cut those cute braids Omarion

Don't love my man no mo Kelis (dubstep collaboration )

Marlboro wants to marry Kid Cudi

Princess Rih Rih

I is too fly nephew, Snoop Dogg

Vampire Weekend

2010-01-12T09:17:00.000-08:00

This is happy music, perfect for Jan when everything is DOOM

You can actually listen on their website here

Mr Oizo

2010-01-07T04:24:00.000-08:00

Steriods [Feat Uffie]

Such a great track, makes me wiggle and everything. Listen here

One to watch in 2010

2009-12-27T15:51:00.000-08:00

The new Kanye?

Listen to my fave song off his album here

Junior boys

2009-12-27T14:40:00.000-08:00

To describe the album in M&S speak:

Not just electro, but take your clothes off while you gyrate your shoulders electo.

Love them, Check out their myspace here

The invisible

2009-12-12T06:12:00.000-08:00

Yes another band.

You'll get a lot of that on this space from me, just a little warning.

I saw these guys at the friendly fires all night party (where I almost got crushed!!!?!) last night and it was like an aphrodisiac being dripped into my ears.

Don't believe me?

listen here, here and here

and check out their myspace here

Hot chhiiiipp

2009-12-08T07:00:00.000-08:00

New single - Take it in,

Listen here

MICACHU M I C A C H U M I C A C H U U U U U U

2009-12-02T03:12:00.000-08:00

Micachu, one of my fave new music discoveries.

If you love metronomy you will love these guys.

Check out their myspace

MM x

Julian Casablancas 11th Dimension

2009-11-23T06:05:00.000-08:00

Tune!!!!

Listen here

Album info at www.juliancasablancas.com

Broken embraces

2009-11-18T06:42:00.001-08:00

You will go and watch the last Almodovar movie

because he is this one director to make Penelope Cruz extremely beautiful

because he is this one director to turn perverse and dramatic situation into an ironic comedy

because you love secrets, strong characters, more secrets and Penelope Cruz wearing blong Marylin wig...

Autokratz tour dates

2009-11-13T09:56:00.000-08:00

Eat your own ears

2009-11-13T09:43:00.000-08:00

Check out this site for gigs/ events and sometimes a mixture of both.

I've already brought tickets to the Friendly Fires lock-in.

Note, the events are in London only...

Janelle Monaé

2009-11-13T07:50:00.000-08:00

Watch and listen here

Milano ♥ Vintage

2009-11-12T00:43:00.000-08:00

/ Humana Vintage /

Via Cappellari 3 (opp the corner of Via Dogana), Milan

Tel. 02 72080606
Hours: Mon 14.30-19.30; Tue-Sat 10.30-19.30 Closed Sunday

What I bought: Fox fur collar for 30 Euros / Silver XL top with large shoulders 18 Euros

What else ...anything interesting? Conic White bustier (think Madonna's blonde tour where she wears corset by JP Gaultier ) cool brown Rayban glasses for 10 Euros (can't help), cool men's items on the first floor, staff let you try, do your life and if advices or alteration needed the woman and her lovely assistant will do it straight away! it is also very well ordinated , no Zara-like mess!

9/10

/ Centrale Vintage Market /

In front of Centrale station, Milan
Hours: Wednesday & Sunday (weekly)

What I bought: Little 60's dress

What else ...anything interesting? Cool and trendy looking fur little jacket, lots of jewellery, you can ask what you want and they will bring it to you the next week, crocodile combinaison (unforgiveable), gold shoes. There is some funny staff you wouldn't buy but it's part of the vintage game, isn't it? and remember NEGOCIATE! always start with the lowest offer then you make them laugh (they think how dare she), then you laugh as well (meaning : I know it doesn't worth that but I am funny and friendly) so they start putting the price down because they like you and they like this game...

7/10

/ Naviglio Vintage market /

On the navigli, next to Porta Genova station, Milan

The last sunday of the month

What I bought: Grey Hat , sunglasses, old Vogue and Italian magazines, vintage black velvet pochette with perls and embroideries, bonsai, Tartan jacket, more old postcards

What else...anything interesting? it's a BIG market where you can find everything from the furry telephone to beautiful antiques jewellery ($$$) to jazz band singing to coffee or gelato.Lovely walk around the river Navilgi, typical of Milan.Too many people in the summer but much more stands, I love going there when it's cold and the river is a bit foggy (I have stayed too long in London and love Jack the Ripper story....sorry!) again NEGOTIATE especially in this market they have the most ridiculous high price! It's a market I m cooming because it's supposed to be cheaper HELLO!

8/10

Louise, my charismatic stylist friend recommends...

/ Market Via Tabacchi, Milan /

Each Saturday morning

(Louise)

What Louise bought: Jaeger jacket and D&G trousers, silk shirt and top, jacketS & trouserS (pieces from 2/5 Euros!!!)

What else...anything interesting Louise? "ok it's not a vintage market, it's a food market with a couple of shitty chiense stalls where they sell crappy purple fake wool dresses then there's this one very cool stall with 3 old men who sell second hand clothes and if you look really hard, elbow old women out of the way, and hold on tight to the things you've found (the old women try to steal from your hands!) you can find amazing pieces.