music festival

One of our favorite artists right now is Selena Gomez with her second studio album entitled Revival. It's a sultry R&B sound plus some upbeat EDM inspired tracks really showcase her range of talents. Recently, she has become an icon not only in music but also in fashion. Her sleek looks are catching our eye and she never fails to top each outfit off with the perfect pair of shades. We can't wait to share with you some of our favorite tracks from her album and some of her latest fashions, including sunglasses of course! Good For You: Her first album single was released in mid June with the video release shortly after. The song features A$AP Rocky and hit song writer and producer Nolan Lambroza aka Sir Nolan. This hit song is tied to a minimalistic yet sexy music video that has 2 different versions: one with A$AP and one without. Same Old Love: The funky background music is such a different sound for Gomez yet her strong vocals definitely prove that she's capable of any genre of music. The pop tune of the early fall surprisingly is not about her past relationship with Justin Bieber but actually about the familial relationships in life. Me & the Rhythm: Her third single off the album has a 70's vibe and a little Daft Punk-esque beat. As Ali Szubiak from Popcrush said, the song "maintains the sleek and sexy appeal of Selena’s first Revival single “Good for You", but it’s far less crawling-on-the-ground seductive and more subtle in its appeal. This girl has definitely revamped her style and music in her comeback and we're so glad to see her doing better than ever. We're so excited to see what Selena is going to do next! Love her music? Be sure to buy her album on iTunes or anywhere else you get music. Love her sunglasses? Check out our website at www.edgeiwear.com to get your own pair of stylish yet classic shades.

There are so many places in LA that everyone should visit and so many events that come our way during the summer time! Emily takes her sunnnies on a journey through Melrose Avenue and then to HARD Summer Music Festival at the Pomona Fairplex right here in our own backyard.

Even though I’ve lived in Southern California all my life, I’ve never actually been to West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. My first experience on the crazy art filled street was nothing short of delicious-which is a weird way to describe a street, but the food… When in Los Angeles, brunch is the way to go. Blu Jam Café has a cool, laid back vibe with some seriously mouth-watering food.  From brunch carbonara to vanilla French toast, there is something here for everyone.  My personal favorite brunch food?  Eggs Benedict.  I cut into my perfectly poached egg to watch the golden yolk and dill hollandaise run down the spinach and mushrooms and soak into the English muffin on the bottom.The warm smell of freshly ground coffee surrounds you as soon as you walk in so of course - couple of Dirty Chai Double Espressos with Spiced Chai Tea. The portions are so large that you’re sure you can’t finish it but somehow… it happens. After a filling breakfast, what better way to walk it off than walking down Melrose? My friends and I popped into NastyGal , DASH, and Theory and drooled over Alexander McQueen and Hérve Léger. We stopped for murals, spray paint art, and stuff taped on light posts. Every street you cross and every corner you turn has something new, exciting, and different. Our time on Melrose was over; we had 50 miles to travel to be at HARD summer for the night… HARD summer is a 2 day music festival that happens annually in August. Top DJs and hip-hop artists show up for 1-2 hour sets for the 65,000 attendees at 5 different stages.  It definitely takes some experience to know how to get phone service where there is none and how not to lose your friends (or your car). People come to music festivals for all types of reasons: some for the music, some for the fashion, and some just for the party. Whatever your reason is, no one is judging. Under the blazing sun and on a dirt patch, the most memorable artists for me on Day 1 were The Weeknd, Porter Robinson, and Taiwanese American DJ Giraffage. With thumping bass and awesome pyrotechnics, the main stage was a black hole where time very quickly slipped away. Fast forward 12 hours and after washing off a pound of dirt… Day 2 began. Whereas day 1 music was kind of mellow, day 2 can only be described as “down and dirty.” GTA and RL Grime both threw down some hard hitting sets just as the day was becoming night. Surprise appearances by Justin Bieber and Korean pop star CL from 2NE1 during Jack Ü made the crowd go crazy. And with that, I had survived my 5th festival. Though music festivals aren’t for everyone and they can get expensive, they are a once in a life time experience. You’ll never know if you love it or hate it if you never try it! There are so many places to visit in LA and so many things that can be done in one day, boredom should never be an option.  Live your life on the edge and occasionally…jump!