Don't be blue....

So, as I'm sure you've seen/heard/read today is Blue Monday. Supposedly Blue Monday is scientifically the most depressing day of the year, and to quote The Metro

According to psychologists, the combination of post-holiday debt, dull winter weather and the fading of the Christmas and New Year cheer, leads many to think of the third Monday in January as the most depressing day of the year.

So I thought I would give you some blue related items to put a smile on your faces.

Blue Monday - New Order

An obvious choice from my adopted Mancunian self. Have a boogie to this tonight and forget your worries.

Pique Chelsea Scalloped Shift Dress in Navy from ASOS

Hello Scallop cut! This cute 60's shift dress is given an updated edge with the delicate scallop cut above the waist. Perfect for the office or a meal out.

Diesel Livier Super Stretchy Mid Wash Skinny jeans

This mid-wash colour is amazing, very bright yet casual at the same time. I have a similar pair from Topshop, but sadly they've started to fade after a fair few washes. The best thing about skinny jeans (as we all know) look good with any shoe from converse to shoe boot or sandal to platforms.

And to end with....a cat!

This photo was taken by Crazy Ivory and I found it on Flickr whilst browsing. It's amazing in both the the context and colourings. The night sky is so vibrant with the city below, but what the HELL is that cat doing?! I know they have nine lives but that is taking the saying to the extreme....

Music Monday

Currently on my playlist:

Everything Everything - MY KZ, UR BF (Grum remix)



A great Manchester band just about to hit the big time. This has such an infectious 80's vibe.



Baths - Animals



Hailing from the other side of the pond, Baths (aka Will Wiesenfeld) was described by one reviewer as 'dream-pop'and 'chillwave' and after listening to the song above I think you have to agree. This is the type of song I'd love to put on at the end of one of those all night affairs when the sun is rising and everyone has either fallen asleep on a sofa or involved in some in depth conversation they'll forget all about the next day.

Pulled apart by horses - High five, swan dive, nose dive



Great video, great song, great breakdowns.

Gallops - Miami Spider



I first heard this song on the radio a few months ago. Since then it's stayed on my paylist constantly. I love how the main riff changes from a quite high synth sound to a rich bass line, really brings the song together. Did anything ever listen to CKY back in the day? The bass slightly reminds me of something similar to their sound.