Hey Hey Hey, We’re doing it again!>> With another Giveaway! -Here’s the rules….leave us a COMMENT on the this POST, and after 6 days we will hold a raffle with all the names of those that left comments and the name that is selected wins THIS hand bag. Pretty cool, huh.
This cute nautical hand bag can be used as a clutch or a shoulder bag. Straps are detachable and are found in the bag.
Now start your comments!
Winner announced Monday May 7th at 12pm. We will announce it on your post and on our Facebook Page – so keep a look out! We will also send you an email with the details on how to claim your prize. *You will have until May 21st (two weeks) to claim your prize. If you live outside the Austin area and need the item shipped, you we will be responsible for shipping costs.
Penny & The Quarters are a “lost” soul band which came to prominence in 2010 after an unreleased demo of their song “You And Me” was used in the film Blue Valentine. Sorry for the two Ryan Gosling videos in a row, but I saw this film the other day and just fell in love with this song, and of course a little Ryan Gosling doesn’t hurt. I hope you love this song at least half as much as I do and a very happy Music Monday to you.
“Presumably teenagers at the time, Penny & The Quarters were invited to audition by Harmonic Sounds Studio in Columbus, Ohio, recording three demo songs in all. The group consisted of Jay Robinson, the lead male vocalist and songwriter, and a female lead with three or four male backup singers and an accompanying guitarist.
The songs were recorded some time between 1970 and 1975 at either Harmonic Sounds Studio or at the home of studio co-owner Clem Price in Columbus. Relegated to storage, the songs were discovered after Price’s death in 2006 when a collection of tapes and acetate records was purchased at his estate sale. They were subsequently given to an archival record company, The Numero Group, after a Columbus, Ohio musicologist came into possession of the recordings.
One of the songs they recorded, “You And Me” was released by Numero Group and was later heard by actor Ryan Gosling, who recommended it to the director Derek Cianfrance as the song meant to bring the two lead characters together in Blue Valentine.
Numero Group announced in 2011 that they were actively seeking members of Penny & The Quarters or their surviving relatives in order to share the growing record royalties from “You And Me”. Ken Shipley of Numero Group told reporters, “we have played this recording to over 100 movers and shakers from the time and no one has a clue.” The members have since been identified as Nannie “Penny” Sharpe and her brothers Preston, Johnny and Donald Coulter. Jay Robinson, a singer associated with the siblings, died in 2009.”
Add wow to your look with a splash of avant-garde edge in the form of a bustier top. These patterns and styles are eye-catching, ultra-cool fashion masterpieces. Frame this chic look with bright heels, high-waisted denim shorts or pants, and a denim jack with the sleeves rolled up.
You will be lookin’ good, or should we say fine, in this print dress. Pair it up with a chunky necklace and some high heels and you’ll be ready for fun.
Music Monday – this song rocks our socks! We first discovered it from the movie DRIVE (if you haven’t seen it, see it…amazing). The film plays this tune during the opening credits and it really sets the mood for the rest of the movie. Kavinsky’s steady beat and Lovefoxxx’s beautiful voice are a perfect blend. Night Call is an EP by French electro house artist Kavinsky released in 2010. The song “Nightcall” was produced by Daft Punk’s Guy-Manuel De Homem-Christo and mixed by electronic artist SebastiAn. It features Brazilian lead singer of CSS, Lovefoxxx, on vocals.
This Spring its all about color, whether you are color blocking or showing off some neon, or just adding a highlight to a basic outfit. Color is definitely all the rage right now. We’ve got some great clutches and purses to help you on your colorful way.
The weather is absolutely gorgeous outside and it is the perfect time to throw on a little flowy dress and go outside and play. Here are a few great ideas we have for your spring day outside.
Did you know that our S. Lamar location is the home of the original STRUT? If you haven’t been there yet we wanted to help you get a little better acquainted with this awesome location. S. Lamar is completed with a variety of clothing, accessories and shoes, plus a friendly and knowledgable staff. Also, the upholstery shop next door has two of the friendliest pups that just might come in and say hi while you shop.
Robin and Leah can’t wait for you to come by. They know this store inside and out and will happily help you find a look to rock your socks!
Our S. Lamar location is located just between Bluebonnet Ln. and Oxford Ave. at 2208 S. Lamar
This Music Monday we are takin’ it back to the 1960s with The Animals. The Animals were an English rock band of the 1960s formed in Newcastle and then later moved to London. The Animals were known for their gritty, bluesy sound and deep-voiced frontman Eric Burdon. They are best known for their signature song “The House of the Rising Sun” and “We Gotta Get Out of This Place.” For this Music Monday we wanted to share with you the song “Outcast” from their 1966 album Animalism.
