Indie girls are easy.

Tonight we're gonna party like it's 2009.

2009-12-31T21:11:00.000-05:00

A successful evening of partying starts with your pre-game strategy. For an occasion like tonight, one should start considering outfit options at least 3 days in advance. This important creative outlet says a lot about you and the kind of experience you're going to make happen. I considered and even mentally accessorized a flashy strapless cutie to wear, but instead felt this sexy lady shirt would be more appropriate.

6:43PM: I've brushed my teeth and washed, moisturized, plucked and powdered my face.
I know what you're thinking: it's January and 30 degrees outside with tons of snow on the ground. This girl must be crazy. I appreciate your concern, but the cold is no deterrent. Tights, socks, boots, bourbon and some secret layers will keep me warm to the core.

7:18PM: Look what I found! An early evening snack. This type of beverage paired with a killer soundtrack create your pre-game's ambience. I recommend something that makes you feel on top of the world. I just finished Queen's Greatest Hits and am now moving on to the Pixies. Lil Wayne is also a personal favorite. Notorious B.I.G., too.

8:27PM: Make-up is done. Hair's nearly there.

9:06PM: Done!

Fast forward to midnight...HAPPY NEW YEAR, YA'LL!!!

Babe Alert!

2009-12-03T10:10:00.001-05:00

I haven't thought about Nico in a while. Something triggered my subconscious today and reminded me of her existence.

In some ways, she reminds me of Edie Sedgwick - only a THOUSAND times cooler. And I still cannot get over how a person can look so sad and stern and pretty all at the same time.

That's what we said.

2009-11-17T01:12:00.001-05:00

M: Hey, John likes cats, too!

H: I think John likes pussy.

M: (lolz)

Texts from Yesterday Morning

2009-11-15T12:43:00.001-05:00

(Real talk, no shit.)

M: Dude. I think you're wearing my bra.

A: You're right. Weird. Well, sorry. My black bra should be in the same spot. We can switch later. Cool boob size, man.

JP's Finest Sisters

2009-08-05T13:05:00.002-04:00

Hosting Boston's hottest dance party. Seriously. It's gonna get real sweaty.

Indie girls are political

2009-07-15T10:32:00.005-04:00

the ultimate stimulation in these hard times:

I was reminded of these Obama condoms when I saw him at the MLB All-Star Game last night. did you see him bro down in the locker room? that dude can hang (no pun intended).

he threw out the first pitch - I heard it was a strike.... the camera didn't follow the ball it just stayed on Barack waiting for his reaction to his pitch, which was a sweet fist pump.

(so he's athletic too...)

later Obama was in the booth with Buck & McCarver they asked him about his (adorable) White Sox Starter jacket he wore to the game in Cardinals Country. he said he wore it because he's a true White Sox fan, plus his wife thinks it's cute. BEST answer ever!

Obama is certainly the total package (no pun intended).

Tomorrow

2009-06-19T10:38:00.002-04:00

IT'S ONLY A DAY AWAY!

Always a bridesmaid...

2009-06-03T17:07:00.001-04:00

...fuck being the bride.

Bust a move.

2009-05-11T16:40:00.003-04:00

If you want it (assuming 'it' is a delightful DIY/handmade good), they've got it.

So, yeah, just bust a move.

I lost you, but I found rap music.

2009-05-05T19:43:00.012-04:00

There's a delightful pop ditty by Scottish band Ballboy that croons, "I lost you, but I found country music to hold me and sooth me the way you used to do."
Fuck that.
Don't get me wrong, I love Dolly, Loretta, and Patsy. Hank the First, Johnny, Kenny, and even Garth, too, but country music doesn't help me out so much with the moving on part of breaking up. Country music's soft, sentimental laments make me romanticize lost moments of dead love that are better off forgotten. Instead, I turn to rap, hip-hop and r&b to pick myself up off the floor, dust off my swagger and make new 'friends'.

1. Lil Wayne - Comfortable
"If you leave, you're leaving the best, so you will have to settle for less."
Exactly.

2. T.I. - I'm Illy
"Never been fucked by the game; I'm celibate."
Words of invincibility to brighten the darkest hour.

3. The Panty Droppers feat. Ne-Yo & Jamie Foxx - She Got Her Own
"Only kinda girl I want, independent queen workin' for her throne."
It's inspiring to imagine that there are men in the world who appreciate a strong, fly, working woman with her own agenda. Loves it.

4. Kanye West - Amazing
"No matter what you'll never take that from me. My reign is as far as your eye your eyes can see."
It's my neighborhood. Insignificant others just happen to live in it.

5. Jay-Z - Dirt Off Your Shoulder
"Ladies is pimps too, go and brush your shoulders off."
Thanks for the advice and recognition, J.

6. Crime Mob - Stilettos (Pumps)
"I'm turnin' heads left and right, soon as you see one foot step out the car."
I have immense respect for ladies who party on par with men...in heels.

7. Snoop Dogg - Sensual Seduction
"I'm gonna take my time..."
How considerate.

8. Kelis - Bossy
"You don't have to love me. You don't even have to like me. But you will respect me. You know why?"
I know why: that shit's catchy.

9. Salt-n-Pepa - None of Your Business
"If I wanna take a guy, home with me tonight, it's none of your business."
Because sex is the best revenge.

10. TLC - No Scrubs
"Can't get with no deadbeat ass."
Pretty. Much.

for the record(s)

2009-05-04T19:41:00.010-04:00

ladies - have you ever been hitting it off with a dude and toward the end of the night he asks if you want to "come over and listen to records"?

it sounds innocent, like maybe he really wants to continue to engage you in conversation. it sounds like he might be the type of guy who makes suggestions for restaurants or date activities.

we all know "records" is code for "let's make out to mood music of my choice."

but what if he said "want to come over and listen to itunes?" no bozos. TOTALLY different. records-guy appreciates the retro aesthetic of a record player. itunes-guy is lazy and unoriginal. tape-guy is trying too hard. cd-guy is clueless.

a short while ago, I was chatting with Ben of Cut Copy. a cute, unwashed Australian musician.

as the night wound down, Ben suggested we go to my house and listen to records. ladies, at this point don't simply respond with "I don't have any records" like I did. he doesn't really care about the logistics.

he returned to the tour bus. we'll always have Costello's.

anyways. more recently, I went out with an incredibly well-endowed records-guy. 4000 records.

when my ladies asked about his "record collection," I told them HUGE.

even the proverbial question 'does size matter?' is relevant. and (for the record) like other aspects of life, that's up to personal preference.

facebook quizzes

2009-04-21T13:37:00.002-04:00

where did these come from and how are the suddenly taking over my newsfeed?

I admit I have taken a couple of them but I elect not to publish the results (not so people don't know the results, but so people don't know I have nothing better to do).

Heidi took the What engagment ring style fits your personality? quiz and the result is Non Traditional

You can't even believe you took this quiz!* You certainly don't want any of your friends to know that you did! You secretly love the idea of love and marriage, but maintain the calm, cool facade of the free spirited, independent woman. You enjoy being different and are not afraid for others to look at you. You want your ring to make a statement.

*Note the part I highlighted

who is making up these quizzes? while filling out the "what should your parents have named you?" quiz, one of the questions was:

5. How do you usually wear your hair?
- down and brushed
- up or down
- curled or straightened, whatever looks best that day
- long and straight

aren't those answers all basically the same? at that point I aborted mid-quiz.

IGAE on Tour

2009-04-14T19:07:00.006-04:00

With Black Kids...and Mates of State (sort of)...(Sunbears!, too)...not a big deal...just helped make this video outside Fenway on Opening Day. Lil voice speaking from behind the camera...that's me.

Notice how "Opening Day" was capitalized? Yeah. I know how it's a holiday for all ya'll Red Sox fans. You're welcome.

TWIB Notes

2009-04-02T19:52:00.002-04:00

It's that time of year again.....

....Time to celebrate!

HOLIDAY! this Saturday, 4.4, at the Good Life with DJs Frank White and Flavorheard. first pitch by Mary and Heidi.

bring your foam finger!

Define embrocation, please.

2009-03-26T19:13:00.008-04:00

Is that like lubrication?
According to Wikipedia:
"Liniment, (or embrocation) from the Latin linere, to anoint, is a medicated topical preparation for application to the skin. Preparations of this type are also called balm. Liniments are of a similar viscosity to lotions (being significantly less viscous than an ointment or cream) but unlike a lotion a liniment is applied with friction; that is, a liniment is always rubbed in."
So, yeah. It is like lube.

It's also a cycling journal...

...that Mona either loves or hates. It's difficult to determine from the look on her face.

It was also a fun Monday night dance party where one party-goer was committed to getting low.

Others were content to just chill.

Wait a sec...I think I know where Mona learned to make the "I hate paparazzi." face.

KG was upset he couldn't be there in person and sent his regards via press conference.

A special thanks goes out to Mayhem for 1) killing it and 2) playing Lil Wayne.
Props to me for rapping all the words to "A Milli".

Another special thanks to Cassidy for 1) being there, 2) being awesome and 3) being impressed with my rap skills.
One last special thanks to everyone who 1) was there, 2) made my night and 3) kept my ass off the blog. (Seriously. I think someone took a picture of my butt.)
Who knew the Middlesex could be fun?

HOLIDAY Picture Show

2009-03-23T16:17:00.007-04:00

Special thanks to Jon Brown for the photo magic.

Celtic Pride

2009-03-12T11:38:00.005-04:00

HOLIDAY!

The party so good, it will get a tommy point.

Two floors.
Six turntables.
Five DJs.
A couple of birthdays.
One big parade of an afterparty/one big pre-party to St. Patrick's Day.

come out and show your Celtic Pride among Boston's finest!

50 Ways to Leave Your Lover: Part 1

2009-03-10T14:51:00.012-04:00

(Names have been changed to protect the innocent.)

I know what the right thing to do is. I went to Sunday School. I just don't want to do it. Young L says, "You should be open and honest." (That's the right thing to do for those who are unaware.) Keno says, "Naw. Play games."

Keno; outside Charlie's Kitchen wearing my glasses. I am sporting his Ray-Ban Wayfarer eyeglasses; an item that sparked introduction, trade and opinion.

Let the games begin.
#1 "I'm really busy and I want to focus on my career."
#2 Talk about settling down and getting married.
#3 "I have (insert scary std here)."
#4 "I'm pregnant with an ex's baby. Any ex. Anyone's ex."
Whoa! That's probably the best excuse I've ever heard!
Thanks, John. In this scenario, two persons looking to leave their lovers can benefit.
How about we join forces and with our fake love child we can both sneak away from our respective suitors?
Sweet! You'll whisk me away to your homeland to raise and nurture our fake baby. We'll never have to see these paramours again!
Have you eaten salmon for breakfast lunch and dinner? You will once we move back to Aniak to raise the little one. Also you'll be able to buy your dresses from the same place you get your groceries and hunting rifles, how convenient.

John; wearing his niece's stolen Inuit birthright. Hand-sewn, this garment's large front pouch provides storage for freshly-picked berries.

#5 "I just got doored by a car and had to go to the ER." This is an excellent and believable way of canceling date plans AND it rhymes. If this situation in fact does come true, sympathy and a cane are to be gained.

...

After days of hypothesizing alternative solutions, I told the truth. While honesty was certainly more direct and efficient, I never would have learned so much about dating and Alaskan village culture.

(Numbers 6-50 to be determined.)

stripes

2009-03-06T17:05:00.007-05:00

today I wore a shirt with stripes. got me thinking of word association. when I say 'horizontal stripes' what comes to mind?

for me:
1. The Model
2. the French
2A. mimes

do you remember The Model? the supremely Handsome One with the personality of dry bread? I saw him in the Dig this week. I can't reveal more about his identity. I will leave that up to a girl who actually knows him and eventually posts on sorry-mom. but I will say, the handful of times we hung out (a.k.a. ran into each other at the Pill) he was always wearing the horizontal stripes. why? I don't know.

do you ever think about your future threesome? Emma and I have an ongoing quest to find our third wheel. now there is a meaty piece we both have indepently hit on (FAIL). he's also handsome and akin to The Model, lacks the spread that dry bread requires. let's call him 'The Understudy' as he is not quite as attractive as The Model. everytime Emma and I see The Understudy, we lol about how boring that threesome would be. we'd bring the butter and jam. but he's still crumb-y.

back to stripes.

Carrie is so French.

as an 'undeclared' my freshman year of college, I took the career-placement test to see what would best suit my interests and personality. the results said I'd make a good mime. I am not even making this up. I guess sometimes I do really hate talking.

but I hate being mocked and pointed-at more.

so, I wear my stripes hoping you think 'french' not 'mime'.

To: Men | From: SPAM

2009-03-04T09:19:00.011-05:00

Helpful dating tips from my SPAM folder.

Being macho is not about clothes - it's about size.
She will open her eyes when she sees your male pride.
She will stay by your side as long as you have that bulgy pride.
Give her double portion with your new proportion.
Now your girlfriend will never dare cheat on you.

It's poetry, really.

Fresh Granny Style

2009-02-26T15:26:00.003-05:00

Hot looks inspired by Grandmas. Finally some recognition!

Please, do.

2009-02-17T14:07:00.010-05:00

December 2008-Present, Hot Pants
Please use this pickup line: "Those pants are amazing. You should put them on your resume." Other acceptable adjectives are: hot, awesome, great, fabulous.

January 2009-March 2009, Hot Date
Please take a girl to see the Queen laser show at the Museum of Science. The Beatles show follows at a close second. I can see the allure of Pink Floyd, being pioneers of lasers and all, but be careful. Don't even think about U2. I'm strictly mentioning it as a warning.

Present-Future, Hot Flash
Please consider bringing a girl to a sporting event. She may surprise you with sweet throwback gear you forgot existed.

OMG

2009-02-13T11:17:00.000-05:00

I might cry.

Life's Questions Answered

2009-02-08T18:55:00.005-05:00

A major milestone was reached today. All the time I've spent over-analyzing any and every situation was a waste of time. I now hold in my hand the answer to all of life's mysteries.

Should I purchase a suede leather jacket?
"Signs point to yes"

Should I eat fried chicken tonight?
"Most likely"

Are indie girls easy?
"Cannot predict now"

I'll ask again later.

Indie girls are artsy.

2009-02-06T20:01:00.004-05:00

Scroll WAY down.

You've got to show me love.

2009-02-04T22:46:00.006-05:00

Love, true love, is elusive in this city. Even more intangible than simply finding it, is having it in time for Valentine's day. As much as I'd like to hate this holiday, there are commercial aspects associated with it that I truly appreciate.

Like jewels.

The Pigeon Chest

Hearts.

40 South

Red hearts.

Olaria Studio

And, last but not least, red hots.

Sister Thrift

40 South

Oh, and look what I found when I googled love. Apparently, I have little more than a 13% relationship success rate with anyone I know.

2 of hearts

2009-01-28T20:10:00.003-05:00

usually we party at the Good Life on the first Saturday of the month. February's party comes early as we host HOLIDAY on Friday, January 30.

we're not celebrating Valentine's Day, just our love of hearts, pink, DJ Frank White and DJ Amphibious of Flavorheard.

come play your cards. maybe you'll get lucky!!!!

p.s. after-party location to be named later

The Dance Party of Champions!

2008-12-31T14:16:00.008-05:00

Happy HOLIDAY wishes to everyone!

We are ringing in 2009 with our 3rd monthly party at the Good Life. Featuring our favorite guys - DJs Frank White and Flavorheard, as well as guest DJ Chris Devlin spinning 2 floors of Olympic-sized dance party madness!!!!!

Yeah it's gonna be the triple axel of dance parties, a perfect 10 and take home the gold.

I want to be with you everywhere

2008-12-18T20:52:00.003-05:00

1. Holiday party

2. Afterparty

3. After the afterparty

4. Ice Skating

5. Lobster

6. Black Kids/Vampire Weekend

(..wanna be with you everywhere)

The Pigeon Chest

2008-12-17T15:25:00.003-05:00

A great new boutique in Providence opens this Saturday!
The owner has excellent taste in art, vintage, music, you name it.
Holiday gifts, galore and more available for sale.

Art from:
Adam Katseff
Amy Essigmann
Briana Horrigan
Marguerite Keyes
Rebecca Scotti
Scott Alario

Musical guests include Annikki Dawn, Cathy Cathodic, James Falzone, Liz Isenberg, Vio/Mire, and more!

Bring one, bring all, to feast your eyes, ears, and palate.

12.20.08
The Pigeon Chest
559 Broadway
Across from the kickball field.
Providence, Rhode Island

Taking Attendance: Holiday, Part One

2008-12-12T12:41:00.002-05:00

First of all, we were there.

Accompanied by these babes:

Special guest Renny Kodgers enticed the ladies with mistletoe and his own sweet treats.

Surprise guests Andrew from Pants Yell! and Nick from Franz Ferdinand joined us for a drink or two or more.

This guy looked great and we told him so.

Isn't Heidi cute?

Sorry if you missed our party.

I can't help falling in love with you.

2008-12-05T21:28:00.004-05:00

Holiday!

2008-12-02T18:48:00.005-05:00

Saved by the Belles was a success. Proof. More proof.

Now we have a new party at the Good Life. We named our baby Holiday. Like a break or vacation, reminiscent of a certain Madonna song. Come see us this Saturday.
It'll be like this:

Indie girls are regular girls but with cuter outfits.

2008-10-29T20:03:00.008-04:00

I've been slacking on my blogging, so I'll try to make this one long and comprehensive, covering many topics that are important to me.

1. brief synopses of recent shows I've been to... Sunset Rubdown at Middleast - played too many new songs. Broken Social Scene at the Wilbur Theatre- we left after they played for 2 hours. some of the company I was with was getting antsy and annoyed by the dude-guys behind us. I enjoyed them a lot. we drank jager in the stairwell. Pants Yell! at Tufts- always a pleasure to see them. Casiotone at Tufts - left after 3 songs because my sister was tired. but I like him, he's good people.

2. I have the best boss ever. today we went to the spa at the Charles Hotel and had massages and pedicures then went out for cheeseburgers.
(first pedicure ever)

this picture reflects how I prefer my feet to be noticed... in other words I prefer you not really notice them.

3. I recently read Little Children by Tom Perrotta. as soon as I finished, I watched the movie for the first time. whenever I'm reading a book that I know is also a movie, I imagine the characters as the actors that portray them (I'm sure this is a common thing). well the whole time I'm reading LC I'm under the impression that David Duchovny is the lead male, 'the prom king'. and I'm thinking - David Duchovny is not the chiseled quarterback dreamboat the author is describing.

then I realized he's not even in the movie... don't know where I got the idea that he was.

Anyways, I really loved this book and think you should read it so I won't divulge the blatant or subtle differences between the book and the movie. I will say that I enjoyed both.

4. what a crappy way to end the baseball season. I didn't even realize they were resuming game 5 tonight. I just happened to see a commercial for a 2008 World Series Champs Phillies commemorative coin or plate or something. I don't really remember the product, I was too busy wondering what I had been doing during the deciding game. then I remembered said game had dragged on since Monday. I was cheering for them to beat the Rays. and the crowd that was there for this victory really deserved to see the Phillies win it all...

recap: Monday - game 5 of the WS. played 5.5 innings then the game got stopped due to rain. tied 2-2. Tuesday - the fans from Monday night's game come back to see them finish game 5.

no bozos. Wednesday - fans come back to see game 5 resumed 46 hours later

the Thrilla in Philla ends with a Philly victory 4-3. Brad Lidge records his 48th save out of 48 save opportunities. that's pretty amazing.

5. I bought these frames at Savers for $1.99. my dad thinks I overpaid. I just had my prescription lenses put in.

I really like them.

They're at it again...

2008-10-25T03:10:00.002-04:00

PY! @ LE:60

2008-10-10T22:59:00.002-04:00

Saturday the 4th of October found us doing our civic duty by supporting the arts. Being steadfastly in love with JP, we rarely venture outside its borders for entertainment. In this case, an outdoor PY! show and one minute films seduced us out of our shell.

I must say, Cambridge lived up to all my expectations by offering all performers, speakers and even the films the most dreadful, DNR crowd imaginable.

Dear Cambridge,
If you think something is funny, you should laugh. If you appreciate a film, consider clapping. If you like pop songs, tap your toe or bob your head. Once you have the hang of these simple movements, try to execute both at the same time.
How can you not love these boys?

This message is for your own good.
Love, IGAE

P.S. This song was dedicated to Heidi.

Black Kids + The Virgins

2008-10-04T12:45:00.003-04:00

We here at IGAE love Black Kids.
Thursday, October 3, found us once again at the Paradise with it once again smelling of vomit.

H: That kid looks like a Culkin.
M: Oh. Yeah. I thought you said cokehead.
H: Ha. Or that.

Underage Boy: Do you know whose Corona that is?
M: Excuse me?
UB: Do you know whose Corona that is?
M: Yeah. It's mine. (raises bottle) Cheers.

BK was better than ever. The sound was great: big and full. Boston is stereotypically a tough town to performers. I'd like to think we have discriminating taste. We know what we like and when we like it, we dance to it.

After the show, we took the boys to Costello's (again). And then went for a pizza run. This is my photographic interpretation of the pizza run. Don't you think Pizza Run! would be a good name for a band? Me too.

Mad props to John for allowing us to cram into his car and driving us around.

Acronyms

2008-10-02T10:17:00.007-04:00

M recently posted about CC at Paradise and Andrew's DJ night at MW (...ADTKJLI)
enjoyable (the show, MW, and the blog post).

tonight we'll be going back to Paradise for BK. then back to MW for SR. excited. maybe I will drive so we don't have to cab back to JP.

oh yeah we went to MW on Tuesday for a show..(acronyms won't really work here).. Needy Visions, Reports, and Phantom Buffalo. also partook in free bowling and free Dewar's. excellent all around.

KT's pool game.

we tried to go to a BD party in Allston on Saturday night. Allston really needs more street signs. couldn't find it. should have called TD.
wound up at GS for DJ DY. then an abandoned party in Allston til a girl asked us to leave. (but not before MLE attempted her first KS)

up next: PY! @ LE on Saturday and Stereolab on Monday (I think I'm going).

GO SOX!

Cut/Copy + The Presets

2008-09-24T01:25:00.008-04:00

9:30PM - Arrive at Paradise Rock Club to see half of The Presets set and all of Cut/Copy.

Why do parts of the Paradise always, ALWAYS, smell like vomit? In one corner of the bar, I detected the distinct scent of barfed Cheetos. Perhaps the staff sensed our sense of smell because someone lit incense, presumably to cover the puke smell.

The club's layout is also quite strange. Giant poles in the center of the floor, blocking key views of the stage. The majority of the audience views the show from the either side of the stage. The sound person has the best, BEST, view of the performance. (Note to self: flirt and befriend sound person/persons)

The Presets were good. Cut/Copy was great. Lots of dancing a flashy lights and people throwing their hands in the air.

11:45PM - Take cab to the Milky Way in Jamaica Plain for ...And Don't The Kids Just Love It. Special thanks to Andrew of Pants Yell! for playing Hefner.

1:05AM - Walk home. Stop by Sev's Elev's for much-needed chocolate milk and Oreo Cakesters. Mmmm...

P.S. to singer of Cut/Copy - You are a total babe.