This is the "Friends Electric Mix" of Acapella from Kelis' album Flesh Tone. Take a listen.
Kelis: Acapella
Music Video: Vampire Weekend "Holiday"
So obviously my favorite music clips at any given time are ones that pack a visual wallop. The new Vampire Weekend video for their single "Holiday" does not disappoint. How do you feel about Versailles-style costumes and powdered wigs, my friend? Regardless, check out this video.
The Dead Weather: Die By The Drop
By now, you know that the supergroup The Dead Weather is back with a new album called Sea of Cowards. Here's the riff-alicious new single called "Die by The Drop".
You'll find the new video for the single HERE
Etsy Find: Ankle Biters
Looking for ultra cute and colorful fare for your baby, toddler or preschooler? By the looks of things, Joey and Aleethea have you covered with lots of adorable pieces. I'm most impressed with the 100% cotton pants, called "ankle biters", after buying a pair for my son last year. They're perfect for daycare, playing outdoors, or just lounging around. 
Now these will be a bit more expensive than pants you might pick up from the nearest discount or department store. But keep in mind that they're handmade and 100% cotton.
Nas & Damian Marley "As We Enter"
I missed seeing Nas & Damian Marley performing "As We Enter" on Jay Leno last night, so thank goodness for the 'tubes.
RIP Lena Horne (1917-2010)
The legendary singer, actress, and activist known to the world as Lena Horne has passed away at the age of 92. After a lifetime spent breaking barriers, Horne died Sunday in New York City. She will always be remembered for her grace, style and beauty.
The Camera-Swiping Octopus
Hollywood celebs aren't the only ones who get tired of being photographed. Take a look at this octopus who swiped a camera away from an underwater photographer.
Kid Robot + De La Soul = Throwback Fun
Not sure if today's post is for the parents or the kids. But someone out there will appreciate this. 20 years ago the hip hop group De La Soul released the groundbreaking album 3 Feet High and Rising. Now the guys are celebrating the 20th anniversary by teaming up with the hip toy company Kid Robot to roll out three limited edition action figures designed to resemble the style of Trugoy, Pos, and Mace from back in the day. Find more information on KidRobot.com.
Happy Mardi Gras!
"I'm gon' stand right there down on Rampart and Dumaine.
I'm gon' stand right there, down on Rampart and Dumaine.
When I get down there, I'm gonna see that Zulu king."
It Ain't My Fault, Olympia Brass Band
An Issue With Size
By now, you've probably heard that highly anticipated copies of V Magazine's "Size" Issue are hitting store shelves this month. We also know that a plus-size model does not usually mean a plus-size woman. As MSNBC points out this week, the average American woman is considered to be a size 14 - and around 41 percent of those are a larger size. But so far the campaign is getting a positive reception (or at least well-wishes) and we think the pictures released so far are truly gorgeous. The poses range from semi-nude to fully dressed. V's editor-in-chief says, "Big, little, pint-size, plus-size — every body is beautiful. This issue is out to prove it." And let's just be honest: Crystal Renn, who is prominently featured, transcends "size-ism". But what do you think about the photos? Are layouts like this a step in the right direction? Tell me after the jump. Find more pictures at Models.com
Will You Be Awesome?
I can't really answer that question myself, but hopefully we can all wind up with photos of ourselves on a blog like "My Parents Were Awesome" one day. It celebrates the "coolness" of parents before they were parents through pictures sent in by adult children. Here are some faves: 
So, Spats?
OK. They're not quite stockings, not exactly socks, not really leg warmers - but the fashion industry believes in the functionality of the new spats. The idea is that they allow you to continue wearing your favorite warm weather shoes into the winter because they keep your ankles cozy or even add warmth to your boots. Now by my estimation, we've had about a year to snuggle up to the throwback trend that turns your little brother's marching band spats into those cuddly creations. So, how is that going? Are you ready to dip your toe into this season's oceans of knit, crochet, or brocade spats?
Ribbed Knit Spats by KnitLush
Cashmere Spats by Inhabit
Leather and Herringbone Spats by Ashes & Empires
Three Button Spats by MonjioCreations
I call these "ultra spats" but the designer calls them Bootilegs
Victorian Steampunk Spats by PoppysWickedGarden
Top left picture by the brilliant AntiCraft
Worst Wedding Songs. Ever.
I personally love the song "Spend a Lifetime" by Jamiroquai and even considered adding it to my playlist back when I was planning my nuptials. But take a quick listen to the lyrics and what you'll hear is not a wedding song, but a tune about unrequited love. Lots of songs are like that. The title and the melody are saying one thing, while the lyrics are saying something else. (Boyz II Men's "On Bended Knee" or Jagged Edge's "Let's Get Married", anyone?)
We've talked before about the best wedding songs and even the most popular wedding songs. But, believe it or not, there are wedding songs that are SO WRONG for tying the knot that bands and deejays are blown away by how often they're suggested. The list of these songs is now so solid that many brides-to-be are using the songs to create a "do NOT playlist".
Now when we say a song is one of the worst, there are always exceptions. For example, maybe a couple had a rocky road to the alter and... well. Nah, we still can't see it. Find out more by checking out the songs found HERE, HERE and HERE.
The Slow Death of Bulk Unfollow
It's getting more and more difficult to unfollow people on Twitter. Have you noticed that? Months ago, the site itself did away with any of the doohickeys that would have let you easily see all of the people who follow you (or don't) and how long it's been since they last tweeted. But that didn't stop social media celebs from bragging about using outside forces to unfollow thousands of Twitterers when their streams got too heavy. That was last year.
Today one of our members was in the middle of a "bulk unfollow" on Twitter Karma when a pop-up message announced that "On January 15th... " Twitter informed Twitter Karma that the bulk unfollow function violated their terms of service. Minutes later, the owners of Twitter Karma tweeted that Twitter had told them to take the button down. The guys who run TweetLater saw this coming last July.
Does anyone remember Qwitter? For a while, it was the hottest thing going for Tweeters who didn't want to follow anyone who didn't follow them back in return. Now don't be mislead- Qwitter was never stable or reliable. It was a lover who called when he wanted to. You wouldn't hear from Qwitter for weeks, and then it would dump an avalanche of "quits" in your inbox. But at least Qwitter was on the case until sometime last year when, for no reason at all, Qwitter stopped calling. The creators who live in Ireland keep the page up, but don't bother. It isn't working. Neither is Twitoria. Whether those sites got the same warning as Twitter Karma or whether staying "free" just didn't pay the bills, many Twitter users are having a harder time managing their accounts than they used to.
There are still some other bulk management tools out there. But many of them aren't able to handle the demand and have stopped accepting new sign-ups. There are options, though, for people who use various Twitter clients like Tweetdeck and the like. But today we want your opinions. Does not being able to mass prune your lists affect the way you use Twitter? What Twitter tools do you use to manage your Twitter stream?
