Thursday, December 10, 2009

Larger Than Life in 3D: Dave Matthews Band, Ben Harper & Relentless7, and Gogol Bordello ... An Amazing Opportunity!



Larger Than Life in 3D
Dave Matthews Band, Ben Harper & Relentless7, and Gogol Bordello

When: December 11th, 2009 - December 17th, 2009
Where: Showing in hundreds of theaters throughout the country. Click here to find a theater near you!
Why: This exclusive 3D movie will never be released to DVD. The only way to see it is in theaters, so get your tickets soon! You won't want to miss this amazing opportunity.

Check Out The Trailer:


Never Heard About the Movie? Here's A Little More Information:
Music fans now have the ability to experience their favorite bands--in
glorious 3D digital technology--by going no further than their local
movie theatre. This December, the first in a series of 3D concert
events will debut with the digital cinema 3D release of “LARGER
THAN LIFE…IN 3D” FEATURING DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, BEN
HARPER AND RELENTLESS7 AND GOGOL BORDELLO.

Shot in Digital 3D--which renders a cinema quality comparable to that
found in this fall’s other big 3D releases (A Christmas Carol and
Avatar)--the format essentially brings viewers onstage, giving them a
stunning 360◦ view of each live performance. Filmed by inconcert3d at
critically acclaimed music festivals this summer, the performances
include Dave Matthews Band--the highest-grossing American act of all
time--at the 2009 Austin City Limits Music Festival in Texas, Grammy��-
award winning artist Ben Harper and Relentless7 at the Mile High
Music Festival in Denver, and internationally acclaimed Gypsy punk
band Gogol Bordello at All Points West Music & Arts Festival in New
Jersey.

“LARGER THAN LIFE…IN 3D” FEATURING DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, BEN
HARPER AND RELENTLESS7 AND GOGOL BORDELLO is the first in a
series from the joint undertaking of inconcert3d, Action 3D Productions
and AEG Network Live. It will be distributed by Cinedigm
Entertainment Group and will screen in 3D theaters across the country
(details about specific theatres will be announced in the coming
weeks). “LARGER THAN LIFE…IN 3D” FEATURING DAVE MATTHEWS
BAND, BEN HARPER AND RELENTLESS7 AND GOGOL BORDELLO was
filmed with support from Fujinon, Evergreen Films, Sweetwater Digital
Productions, SONY and All Mobile Video. The “Best of Lollapalooza”
and “Best of Austin City Limits” are set to follow in 2010.

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Do you live in LA? Attend the Confluence Holiday Party on December 18th @ The Stronghold in Venice, California at 9PM. BLVD, Vokab Kompany, and Adam&Evil will be performing, and it's sure to be a good time!

Enter the GRAND PRIZE CONTEST! You could win two tickets to the Austin City Limits Music Festival in 2010. Airfare, tickets, and 3 nights accommodations are included! Check out more details here.

Last, but certainly not least, The Crystal Method has just released a single called "Come Back Clean". They've just been nominated for a Grammy! Their album, 'Divided by Night' is up for Best Electronic/Dance Album. Don't be the last to hear this amazing band ... check out their song below! By the way, you can purchase their EP on iTunes now; check that out here!



Thanks a bunch for absorbing all of this wonderful information. I hope to hear some great reviews on this movie from my readers!

Sunday, December 6, 2009

The Revelation of a Snow Fall ...

Yesterday, it was green. The lawn, the trees, the bushes ... all green. The sun shone through puffy white clouds dotting the blue sky, and it was almost warm enough to go outside without a jacket. It was beautiful, no doubt, but there was one thing wrong with the picture. The date was December 6th.

Today I pulled back the blinds that darkened my room, expecting to see the essence of spring hovering precariously, and somewhat dangerously, in the rumored snow-clad world of December. Instead, I was greeted by a wall of icy translucent white, a wall I had to huff warm air on to see through. And as that fuzzy edged melting circle grew bigger, the size of my eyes widened with it. Through the binocular-lens sized peephole in my window, I saw not only no green, but a different color all together. My world was now white.

It's ironic how something can change so rapidly in the span of a day, such as the appearance of the fairytale snow in my springtime December of 2009. But what I'm really trying to get at is not the change of the weather. Instead, it is my blogging patterns.

I had been on a role with my blogging, always having something new to post and something different to comment on. There were not enough days to encompass all I had to say, and it was liberating. Suddenly, there was one night when the snow came. The writer's block had arrived, and there was nothing more to say. The days were passing, the comments were thinning, and my life was getting busier. I knew I had to do something, but life was dragging me on a ride that didn't include my blog. Something had to change.

This morning, I decided to clear a couple hours of my time to get back to what I loved most in the world: writing. I researched all morning, trying to find something both interesting and unprecedented. Finally, I found something relevent, and I'm happy to announce that I'm back to my normal, ever-thinking self. The writer's block is gone, and I am back.

It started with one picture. The sweater I discovered was absolutely gorgeous, and breathtakingly unique. Clicking on it, I found the world of Babini Kuki, a sub-line of Aristo Fashion. Each item is hand-knitted and packed in a gorgeous gift box complete with a personal message from the designer who knitted the item. The knitting is done exclusively by hand, with the help of only knitting needles or a crochet hook. There are no handknitted machines or any kind of machines used in assistance. Babini Kuki knits not to make a profit, but to share their passion for knitting. In my opinion, these items showcase and embrace this message like no other. See for yourself.












Please visit the Babini Kuki website here. I promise you that you'll find something you love, and it's really a pleasure to look at all of the different pieces. Oh, and one more promise: I promise that I will never leave you post-less for this long again. I'm glad to be home.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

A Happy Holidays Giveaway, Just For You!



My fellow bloggers, I'm sorry. I'm sorry for my lack of posting, which honestly has been bringing me down just as much as the rest of you. To elaborate, I'm sorry for my lack of meaningful posts. I have sort of just been skimming the surface of my limitless potential, all the while sinking even deeper into a sea of never-ending homework. I hope you can find it in your hearts to forgive me! Maybe this will help ...

I did tell you that my giveaways will be lasting through November, but I made a teensy lie; my last giveaway will not last through November, but rather December! Surprise! Consider it a little holiday treat.

This time, Take Me Out to the Runway will be giving away a hand-made item by Sarah Lopolito Jewelry. This gorgeous choker, made from small freshwater pearls connected by Celestial crystals, is a one of a kind present that anyone will love. Heck, if it were me, I'd be way too greedy to give it as a holiday gift. This beautiful piece of jewelry would be mine! And it is just beautiful, as is the rest of the collection by Sarah Lopolito. By the way, I've seen this piece in person; it is impossibly even more lovely off the computer screen ... trust me! Visit the website to learn and see more.

To enter, please leave a comment stating your name, email address, and a comment relevant to this post. Remember, you must be a follower of Take Me Out to the Runway to enter! The contest ends on December 10th @ 11:59 PM, so put your entry in quickly! An offer like this surely won't last for long. Good luck!

Sunday, November 22, 2009

An UNNUR Discount For All!




Have you heard about UNNUR? If you haven't, prepare to be dazzled. UNNUR is an online store that focuses on both men's and women's accessories, handbags, and clothing. These gorgeous pieces have a healthy dose of both earthy tones and glamorous Swarovski crystals. Simply looking at the pictures of their products makes me want to max out my credit card!

For a limited time only, UNNUR is offering a discount to all readers of Take Me Out to the Runway. A 5% discount will be awarded at checkout when you enter the following code: "unnursfavoriteblogs". Any item is eligible for this discount! Hurry, though; this offer is only available until December 10th. UNNUR is a great place to start your Christmas shopping, and an even better place to start your own Christmas list!

Visit UNNUR's online store here. UNNUR is also on Facebook. Become a fan and be eligible to win gift certificates and get all the latest news! Check out UNNUR's official Facebook page here. Happy shopping!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words ...

Sadly, my Chickdowntown necklace giveaway has ended. On a brighter note, I have selected a winner!

Congratulations, Jennifer!
Jennifer runs an incredible fashion blog by the name of I Know, Right? It's one of my favorites! Jennifer's answer to the question "Why should I be the winner of this giveaway?" was definately the most creative:

"I think I should win this necklace because I have been having the worst week and want to be cheered up. Lol.
On a more positive note, I love to wear fun, bright colors! :)"


Well, Jennifer ... I hope that made your week a little bit better! My week, on the other hand, has been fabulous. I'm not sure why. Maybe it's the fact that I finally reached 100 followers via Google Follower, which quickly turned to 107 in the next few days. Maybe it's because I got a pretty decent report card this term. Or maybe it's because I've worn two new outfits to school this week, complete with heels. Regardless, I'm so ecstatic with life right now that words can't describe my roller coaster of feelings. The below picture and three little words are the closest I've come to describing it: "Life. Is. Beautiful."



Untitled by LaraJade.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

The Bow-Dacious and the Beautiful

As many of you may know, I'm addicted to fashion magazines. Addicted, as in seven different magazines arrive at my doorstep every month. Addicted, as in I drop everything and talk to no one until those magazines have been fully pored over. Addicted, as in the fact that each one of the dozens of magazines that live on my bookshelf are full of sticky notes and foot notes. Yes, that addicted.

So, of course when December's addition of Harper's Bazaar magazine (one of my favorites!) arrived, the same regime of magazine dissecting occured. After reviewing my notes, I noticed that I had marked a lot of bow accessories. Shoes, belts, hats ... you name it. And when masses of celebrities are seen sporting the same trend, you'd better believe that that trend WILL become major.

I've been posting on and off about bow accessories, clothing, and jewelry for the past few months, chewing over all of the pros and non-existant cons. Thanks to Bazaar, I have a few more high-fashion, highly wanted accessories to add to the list.


Kate Spade New York


ChloƩ


Alex Mabille


Phillip Lim

As usual, I obsessed over mostly shoes. I hope you don't mind! Before I depart, I must share with you the new bow hairstyle trend. I'm absolutely in love with it! What do you think?




Don't forget to enter my Chickdowntown giveaway, going on until November 17th! Enter here!

Monday, November 9, 2009

All I Want For Christmas ...

... is a pair of bright colored Doc Martens.