Wednesday 26 June 2013

A WEEKEND WITH WILCO: BACKSTAGE AT THE SOLID SOUND FESTIVAL


Pleats Ruffle One Shoulder Sheath Beige Jersey Prom Dress




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Silhouette: Sheath/Column 
Neckline: One Shoulder 
Waist: Natural 
Hemline/Train: Floor-length 
Sleeve Length: Short Sleeve 
Embellishments: Crystal Detailing, Draping, Ruching/Pleated, Ruffles 
Fabric: Jersey 
Built-In Bra: Yes 
Fully Lined: Yes 
Shown Color: Beige 
Body Shape: Hourglass, Inverted Triangle, Rectangle, Pear 
Occasion: Prom, Evening 
Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer


A little mystery never hurt anyone, right? Artist Doug Aitken recently announced an upcoming project, "Station to Station: A Nomadic Happening," that he'll be staging this fall with the help of the good folks at Levi's — but he's staying mum on the details of what, exactly, those of us who happen check in with his artistic traveling roadshow will experience.
This much we do know: For three weeks this September a train will travel from New York City to San Francisco with a roster of high-profile creative types in tow. At ten stops along the way, this band of artists, musicians, chefs, and writers will create site-specific "happenings." On the docket to participate: artists Olaf Breuning, Jack Pierson, and Aaron Koblin; musicians Charlotte Gainsbourg, Dan Deacon, and Ariel Pink; writers Dave Hickey and Rick Moody; and chefs Alice Waters and Leif Hedendal, among others.
So we're not entirely in the dark. But beyond the broad strokes, the details are under lock and key — specifically the not-so-small question of what these "happenings" will actually be. Check out the video below for some additional clues, but for the full reveal, you'll have to stay tuned until later this summer. You know what they say: Good things come to those who wait.
The final episode of Mad Men's sixth season has aired. The recap has been written. Now there's only one thing left to do: announce this year's Mad Men superlatives. Who was best dressed? Which SC&P pair was the cutest couple? And who won the coveted title Most Likely to Succeed? The following list reveals all.
Best Dressed: Megan Draper
Whether decked out in a shimmery, paisley-ish dress for the ANDY Awards, hippie maternity wear for a Don Draper post-pool-flop dream sequence or just a white Sharon Tate-esque T-shirt that would spark a wave of Internet crackpot theories, Megan Draper proved she was fashion-ready for any situation.
Most Likely to Register Unjustified Complaints: Harry Crane
When he wasn't complaining about not being made partner, he was bellyaching about the fact that Bewitched had been pre-empted by the death of the most famous civil rights leader in American history. We recognize Harry's talent as head of television. Now, if he could couple that with a sense of perspective, he'd really have something.
Class Survivor: Ken Cosgrove
He drove a speeding car filled with drunken GM buffoons, got in an accident, and survived. He went hunting with those same buffoons, got shot, and once again, survived. And while he sustained some semi-serious injuries as a result of these physical endeavors, he proved that even when you're limping around with a cane, that's really no excuse not to dance:
A far cry from your now-standard music-and-substance-abuse binges like Bonnaroo and Coachella, the band's third Solid Sound festival was hosted at Mass MOCA's (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art) compound in woodsy mill-town-cum-artist's-haven North Adams. Replacing the usual festival fare of wasted shirtless bros and MDMA-induced cuddle puddles, attendees were greeted with microbrews and wine, a pop-up record store, menus that would have been right at home in your local Whole Foods, plenty of kid's activities, and, of course, an entire museum of cutting-edge art in which to meander while taking breaks from the intense heat.
Starting the weekend off with an all-request set on Friday night that ran the gamut from Wilco predecessor Uncle Tupelo's "New Madrid" to Blue Öyster Cult's "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" to the Replacements' "Color Me Impressed" (with actual Replacement Tommy Stinson), other highlights included a screening of the documentary The Love Song of R. Buckminster Fuller with live soundtrack from Yo La Tengo, up-and-comers Lucius performing under artist Xu Bing's massive Phoenix sculpture, urban birding tours, a live Radiolab broadcast, Foxygen's young Sam France getting physical with security when he decided it was a good idea to climb the stage scaffolding during his set and they disagreed (later in the evening saw the band's tambourine player being carried away — literally — by the seat of his pants), and a grand finale superjam with avant-jazz jammers Medeski Martin & Wood.
While it may read like a greatest-hits list from Stuff White People Like, a chord was definitely struck, as Solid Sound sold out and smiling faces abounded, even though the aforementioned heat coupled with New England humidity made Sunday a weight-shedding sweat-in. Backstage the overall vibe was also reminiscent more of an annual reunion of college friends than a debaucherous rock fest, with children running everywhere and artists mingling to watch shows from the sidelines together. This suited the okay-with-being-called-Dad-Rock Wilco, as in a lot of ways for the almost twenty-year-old band (and its fan base) that's exactly what it was.

Sweetheart Empire Short Sleeves Sheath Satin Prom/Evening Dress




Fabric:    Tencel + Satin
Style:      Sheath style, U-neckline, manual diamonds embellished, pleated detail to dress
Washing: Hand wash/dry clean separately, hang dry, iron at low temperature, no chlorine bleaching, less than 10 minutes soak time
Length/cm: 139
This grey elegant dress features sweetheart neckline with rich bead embellished. The top is crafted in fabric in bright color mixed with gathered pleat cloth.
Have everyone glance at your when you wear this beautiful empire style designer elegant dress. A great
homecoming, prom, bridesmaid, or charity event gown selection.



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