Articles Archive for 11 February 2009
Music, The Critic »
British singer-songwriter Lily Allen has never been one to shy away from the press or her opinions; since the release of her debut album, Alright, Still, the fiery brunette has agonized over being “fat and ugly” on her MySpace, assaulted obnoxious paparazzi, and been upfront about her previous drug use. It might sound like any other pop diva with self-esteem issues, but with Allen it’s always been about the music. It’s Not Me, It’s You comes onto the scene after two and a half years of work and very …
All, LA is for Lovers, Music »
Love is complicated.
And sometimes the best love is self-love (or loathing.)
Regardless if you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special someone, your friends, or Jose Cuervo, it’s nice to spend it with a musical soundtrack for that special (or most dreaded) day. THE POP FIX staff has compiled a mixtape for you and all your V-Day moods. Whether your love is blooming at a coffee shop, as great and wide as a sea, magic in the air, burning up and on fire, non-existent, or bleeding, we’ve got it covered.
Because at …
Fashion, Guide »
February has just started, but with the surprisingly warm weather I’ve been experiencing, I have been keeping an eye out for summer dresses to throw on.
Temperley London’s pop-up shop at the Palihouse could not have arrived at a more appropriate time. Founded in 2000 by Alice Temperley, whose first collection was only dresses, the line has since expanded to include accessories (belts and bags, for now) and sportswear. Feminine, lightly embellished dresses that are tropical-vacation-ready have lingered as staples in Temperley’s collections, and eight successful years later, …
Guide, LA is for Lovers »
If not already indicated by the results of our monthly POP FIX poll, everyone has their own way of celebrating Valentine’s Day. Some go the traditional route of tender cuddling and teddy bears, while others reach for the Tanqueray. Some revel in the romance while others regurgitate at the sight of cards, flowers and balloons decorated with really bad “roses are red, violets are blue” poetry. Either way, we wanted to find out how Angelenos really plan on spending their V-Day and what they need to ensure that their holiday is worthy of a journal entry. This is what some very candid LA-residents told us, and you might be surprised…