Sometimes female artists get overlooked for their talent but there are many that are paving new and exciting avenues in the music world. Here are my current favorite female musicians:

Laurel Halo (Pictured to the Left)

Originally hailing from Michigan but then moving to New York, Ann Arbor aka Laurel Halo, takes influence from her Mid-Western roots with incredibly composed techno. Her album of 2012, Quarantine, was a fav of mine, landing in my Best of 2012 list.

Kelela Mizankristos

The young and talented Kelela is turning heads right now with her unique approach to R&B. Powerful vocals would find this girl working with pretty much any producer, but Kelela seems to roll with a different kind of musical crowd. Teaming up with some of the scenes most promising and talented acts such as Teengirl Fantasy, Arca and Kingdom. Her track with Kingdom Bank Head is by far one of my favourite songs of 2013!

Fatima Al Quadiri

New York based producer Fatima Al Qadiri brings a unique approach to club ready genres like Dubstep and Bass. Her latest release Desert Strike turned heads is 2012, an EP influenced by her experience as a child during the Gulf War. But not only does Qadiri produce, she also finds time under another musical alias, Ayshay. A very vocal and ethereal project. Qadiri is also a reporter for popular internet art magazine DiS.

Ciara

One of my favourite R&B singers is back, and my reaction is, "Wow is she ever!" Ciara's newest self titled album (released in June), is her first release in 3 years and it has definitely delivered thus far. Her track Body Party is incredible boasting an onslaught of great remixes. Ciara has managed to capture the world's attention once more.

Front Row Society scarves are so beautiful you can't stop looking at them.  Front Row Society works with a number of designers who have the opportunity to  submit prints and patterns; after submission, each design is voted on and winning designs are curated into seasonal collections!  At $40 a piece, each scarf has a story and a blurb about the designer who brought their artwork forward.  Such a great idea, we love it!  Come visit us to find your perfect pattern just in time for summer.  Hint hint: these scarves make a great mother's day gift.

We have lots of cute little earrings for $9-15 at all stores. Perfect addition to your Spring look.

Rose gold wishbone ($14), little silver fox ($15), plus an assortment of rings.

Today we are loving the Penguin All Over Print button down ($90). The shirt is a classic short sleeve, and the twist is the print - paintbrushes! Perfect for that artsy guy in your circle of friends, or your partner in crime. We paired it with The Naked & Famous Chinos and Sperry Boat shoes for a clean spring look.

Available at Kits, Robson, Metro and Uptown locations.

Artist: ADR

Album: Chunky Monkey

Release: 2013

Genre: Trip-hop, Acid Jazz, Downtempo

Gatekeeper's, Aaron David Ross, brings you his latest solo work under the moniker ADR. His latest release, Chunky Monkey, gives an homage to late 90's electronica Trip-hop such as the likes of Acid Jazz. ADR's sound on this album contains Acid dripping synths, tripped out drums, and the occasional tropical beat. A perfect easy-listening album that makes you think. You can stream the whole album below:

Are you a gal on a budget? Well that's no excuse not to look stylish, especially with this outfit because each piece is UNDER $100! A floral pant is a great way to add depth to a look, and it can still look simple and classic. If you don't already have one, then the crop pullover is a must for spring. It will keep you warm enough, but not weigh you down. If you choose to layer underneath, as we did here, then we definitely recommend a sleeveless button up. This minimizes the bulkiness in the arms and gives a slimming effect. If your outfit is primarily built with neutral tones, then have fun with your accessories! These bold colors work well together as accents. See below for a complete list of products and prices.

This one's dedicated to all the students sipping on their coffee or energy drinks to make it through their final exams! We know you've been studying hard - here are a few of our favourite pieces you may want to treat yourself to when you reach the end... and nothing that will break the bank, either. (Plus - it's still 20% off all online purchases!)

Ladies: Big Blue Leona Bleached ($79), PGD Shawn Crop Tee ($36), Propaganda Raya Cardigan ($85)

Men: Jack & Jones Stripe Long Sleeve ($45), RCVA All Time Chino Pant ($62)

The sun is slowly peeking through, and what better way to welcome it than with bright shorts, and tropical bird prints? Minimum Ari Print Long Sleeve Shirt ($99), Vans Camo Jaquard ($67) and Jack & Jones Rick Short in assorted colors ($60) are our favorites for the week. Available at Metrotown, Robson, Uptown and Kitsilano locations.

Our new summer maxi has finally arrived. The Ribbon Garment Dye Blast Bloom Henley Maxi, $48, is our new addition to our line of maxi dresses. (Pictured in black, also available in olive). It has an acid washed quality on a super soft cotton - the perfect beach bum look! We've paired it with our favorite Mink Pink Roar Pullover ($99) -  Style this look with some strappy sandals, sneakers or whatever will make your day!

Everyone's fav desert music festival is in full swing again this year. With the first week wrapping up many festival goers are ready for round two. But with so many acts who will you see? Check out my picks for Coachella 2013.

Day One:

Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Purity Ring

Jamie xx

Day Two

Moby

2 Chainz

Major Lazer

Day Three

Unicorn Kid

Disclosure

Grimes

If you're visiting our lovely neighbor city of Victoria, you NEED to go to Jam! Great breakfast and lunch, and the atmosphere and customer service are equally awesome!  The decor might even give you ideas for your own home, and the food will make you say "breakfast is my favorite meal of the day". The blueberry pancakes will not disappoint. Visit Jam Café on 542 Herald St in Victoria, or at jamcafevictoria.com.

We are currently loving all of the pieces from our men's collection; easy to wear classics that are sophisticated without losing all the fun.

Denim jackets are the spring essential. You can basically wear it with anything (even denim) depending on the wash - you can brighten or tone down an outfit.

If the ladies can layer, guys can too. Layering adds a certain depth to an outfit and also shows off how well you can style yourself (assuming you do it right). The baby steps to this trick is to start with button ups, V-neck sweaters and the like. In this case, we paired a striped henley over top of a button up. The stripe helps break down the blues and gives the outfit more of an interesting look.  We paired the outfit with Levis' classic chino in light tangerine for a pop of color.