SO Much Music! AH!

DING DING DING!! I have decided to do an entire playlist for today's post... YAHOO! Why? There's no particular reason other than the fact that I just wanted to give all my loyal followers a treat. Love you all and I thank you for all your support:)
I have been slacking a bit on here and I'll be honest, it isn't because I've been busy, it's because I've been LAZY. Not only have I been putting the blog on the back burner but I've pretty much put everything else back there as well. I don't know why, I've just been in a funk but that will last no longer! I'm back and back for good.
The personal life is still a good as it has ever been! I could not be more grateful for all that I have right now. I really don't know what I did to deserve everything that I've been given, especially as of late. I guess it could all be a manner of perspective. With keeping the great company that I have been, I have learned to always keep a positive outlook on EVERY situation. Whether it's a bad grade on a test or being lucky enough to hit every red light on my way to school, I have challenged myself to figure out how or why that was a GOOD thing. Sounds lame and corny, I know haha But I promise you, it will change your life. So I guess this is me challenging you all to do the same. Find the good in everything this week and try to analyze how it affects you and your level of happiness:)
K, I'm done preaching, now on to the good stuff. MUSIC!! This playlist is what I would refer to as the "Happy Happy Hipster" playlist. "Hipster"..... what a lame yet redundant term. Whatever, it was made with the intention of brightening your day just like your positive perspective will;) 

Enjoy your abundance of music today, my friends. I hope this week brings magic for you all! 



-sam

The Mother We Share                         CHVRCHES

In The Morning                                 The Coral

Silver Timothy                                         Damien Jurado

Sleepless                                                 Flume

Abandon                                                 French Kicks

Supreme                                                 Postiljonen

All Those Friendly People                      Funeral Suits

When They Fight, They Fight                The Generationals

Naked Trees                                           Me Like Bees

Sunlight                                                Yuno

Bonneville                                   Golden Sun

Friday Night                                        The Last Royals

Blister In The Sun                          Nouvelle Vague

Long Time Coming                                The Delays

Modern Jesus                                        Portugal. The Man

Union                                                Deptford Goth

Comin' Through                                The War On Drugs

Elevate                                                St Lucia

Everybody Wants To Rule The World  Tears For Fears

Preppy Prepster

Happy Monday everyone! It's safe to say that today's weather in SLC is more than incredible on this fine morning and of course that causes for a perfect day:) That being said, I took the liberty of skipping school today to enjoy it.... shhhhhh. I usually stress out about missing school or work so much that it's not even worth it but today, I have found it in me to make an exception. In other news, I have finally decided to take the plunge to move out for the first time! Ahhhhh! I probably should've moved out a long time ago but hey, better late than never:) I actually almost moved out last Fall but I decided to travel through Europe for a month instead.... yeah, definitely worth it! Anyway, with the decision of moving out on my own, comes a massive amount of new responsibilities, the biggest being financial responsibilities. Of all things that scares me in this world, not being about to pay bills and buy the things I need would definitely take a place near the top of the list. This all causes for budgeting and saving! Two words I've loved to ignore while living for free with my parents and buying whatever I want, when I want. No more reckless shopping!:( how will I ever survive? haha 

With the theme of pinching pennies, I have decided to feature a thrifted sweater. I got this insanely comfortable pull-over from Pib's Exchange, the layered, chambray button up from Forever 21, the leather leggings from Bohme Boutique, shoes from Asos and the grey bag for Tilly's is back! 

Till Next time loves:)

-sam

< SamANTHEM > Wildcat! Wildcat! - Garden Grays

Feliz Viernes mis amigos! With the arrival of the weekend, comes the weekly SamANTHEM! Hollaaa! My pick today goes to the incredibly talented Wildcat! Wildcat!. I have decided to feature them on this fine Friday for 3 reasons: 1. They are obviously insanely talented! 2. I discovered them last fall and they became the anthem to all my frantic study sessions for my anatomy class. 3. They are performing TONIGHT in Salt Lake City at Kilby Court. That being said, if you're in the Downtown Salt Lake area tonight, I highly suggest you stop by for a listen! Enjoy this easy-going track and have a gorgeous weekend kiddos!

-sam

The Bag Lady

Hi hi HIIII! I want to start of this week by making fun of myself. Yup. By the title, you can already guess that I'm poking fun of the fact that I am a "BAG Lady". Not meaning, I love to shop for bags or something lame like that, I am merely signifying that my busy schedule requires me to basically live out of my numerous bags that I take with me everywhere. So, therefore, I'm constantly looking borderline homeless. But hey! We deal right?;)

In other news, life is in an upswing..... AGAIN. Honestly, I'm wondering when the dreadful day will be when my amazing luck is going to run out. But for now I'm going to relish in the positive vibes:) What's got me so excited these days? The only thing I like other than clothes and music.... Obviously a boy. Like.... I'm kind of embarrassed that I'm even blogging about this hahaha but, for those who know me, I've been so anti-relationship to the point that we all thought I'd end up alone with a double-digit amount of house cats. I mean, that is definitely still a possibility and is not something I'm remotely opposed to but it's also refreshing to know that I DO have feelings towards people (that has been questioned a time or two).  

Outfit wise?..... The burnt orange beanie is from rvca, the jacket is from Urban Outfitters, the tank is obviously from Brandy Melville, the Jeans are from Top Shop, Boots are Bed Stu, the fringe bag is from Free People, the grey bag is from Tilly's and the black bag was actually a free gift with purchase from the Oxford Trunk! Oh.... the glasses.... I honestly have NO idea where these bad boys came from. I'm pretty sure I wore them for a nerd costume back in high school and now I'm featuring them on my fashion blog. Haha talk about upcycling fashion.... right? 

Farewell for now sugar plums! Have an amazing week and, on a side note, Salt Lakers take advantage of the unbelievable mountains we have been so blessed to live by this fall! The colors will rock your world.   

-sam

< SamANTHEM > James Vincent McMorrow - Red Dust [Audio Stream]

 

GOOD afternoon ladies and gents. I'm just going start off by saying this week has easily been one for the books, the good ones that is! Opportunity has knocked on my door more times than I even feel deserving of and the personal affairs are fending completely in my favor. Ahhhhh! Needless to say, I'm a lucky girl:) So what is all this excitement about? I have found new employment haha sounds lame, I know, but I could not be more excited to jump into my positionS. Yes, that is plural! The first, I have been hired on at Free People to do their visual merchandising. For starters, I'm embarrassingly obsessed with Free People and to be able to work for such a creative company is more than a blessing in my eyes. My other position is at The Bride's Shop in downtown SLC. I will be working as a bridal consultant, which could be completely terrifying or super fun.... Gahhhh wish me luck!

Enough about me! More about music:) So today's pick is a smooth number by one of my favorite artists, James Vincent McMorrow. And holy moly, this man is talented! He has one of those voices that makes you feel like you're melting into a vad of total tranquility and sheer awesomeness. It is my pleasure to share with you the geniuses that my boy, James, has to offer.:)

 

 

 

-sam