Champagne High

Karl Lagerfeld Interviews....Himself

2012-02-04T15:39:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Net-a-Porter we get a double dose of Karl Lagerfeld when he interviews himself for his launch of Karl by Karl Lagerfeld. Never doing too many taped interviews, Karl lets us in on some of his thoughts and feelings about life and fashion. With a little bit of humor and some knowledge dropping, Mr. Lagerfeld lets us peak into his mind for about nine minutes.

If you haven't seen it yet I suggest taking some time out to watch and enjoy.

Watch the video here.

Melissa

Target Madness!

2012-02-04T13:34:00.000-08:00

I haven't been this excited about shopping at target in a long time. Jason Wu has is teaming up with Target for a beautiful collection of dresses, skirts, shirts, blouses, shorts, scarves, clutches and bags. It looks like there are pieces for each season and some that can be worn year round with the right touches. There are a few must haves for me and I'm really nervous they will sell out quicker than I can click "Buy" on the website.

The floral print skirt with matching top is making me even more ready for spring to come. I am really feeling the white dress as well; too cute with the sunglasses. The white blouse with the black bow-tie would make a great addition to my closet as well as the lace skirt. I currently have a soft spot for stripes and anything pleated, so thats probably why I'm in so much trouble here. Just about all the dresses and skirts are pleated and there is a black and white stripped sweater which grabbed my attention right away.

The best part about the collection? Nothing is over $60! Cute and affordable makes it hard to pass up.

The collection releases tonight at midnight (2/5/12) and if you're as excited as I am and you plan on purchasing something, then good luck trying to score some pieces online or in stores. Comment and tell me what your favs are and if you actually get anything.

Melissa

My "KAWS" of Inspiration

2011-04-25T22:20:00.000-07:00

I have been missing from wearechampagnehigh for a while but I am back with a full ball of inspiration. where does this inspiration come from you say??? I just purchased one of my favorite graffiti artist/overall artist book and the the other day it arrived in the mail. I was so impatient waiting a couple days on the book but when I got it! "WOW" My mental sparks start to fly, do to the work since 1993 KAWS has created with his bare hands, ideas he's had and created (which is the most important part because Ideas are nothing with out the creation of it into the physical, you can have many great ideas but if they don't transform into the physical its useless thoughts) "but I digress" KAWS is a person who took great ideas and made them real from painting billboards and railcars to measuring vinyl stickers and placing them on top advertisements all over the world to having a line of clothing called Original Fake. Hard work and Determination mixed with a boatload of desire and dedication. This inspires me to keep pushing and working harder than anyone in my arena. When I sit still now I wonder more and more what I could be doing now to change not only me and progress but the world and in this book it shows KAWS changed the world in his own way even if it was only in the art world!!! Keep Pushing! Stay Focus! It will Happen!

POSTED BY: Earnest Streeter

Sufjan Stevens- I Walked

2010-12-01T12:53:00.000-08:00

The latest album from Sufjan Stevens, Age of Adz, is out and there is another FREE track! "I Walked", is another song that shows the more technologic sounds he's used on this album. Its a really good song and his voice is still just as beautiful.

You can listen to the full album track by track on his Bandcamp. There are a few tracks that made me really fall for it. The whole thing is only $8 for download. Its definitely different from his other records, but its a great one.

http://sufjanstevens.bandcamp.com/

Download it, listen, and enjoy!

Melissa

Hello December

2010-12-01T12:18:00.000-08:00

Well, December is officially here and along with her came the snow, freezing temps, chattering teeth, and Christmas music.
As I was driving to work today I had mixed feelings about the weather. I don't like the cold, but snow is so beautiful. To get myself in the holiday spirit I played my favorite Sigur Ros album, Takk...
It got me in the mood to sit by the fire and knit a scarf. For the past few years I have made this album my official Christmas/month of December fall asleep to music. Its so beautiful and soothing.

The pics above were just some I found to help put you all in the mood for winter. Hello December.

Melissa

Lanvin for H&M - Fall Winter 2010/2011 Full Fashion Show (Exclusive)

2010-11-04T11:39:00.000-07:00

H&M finally reviled the looks that will be sold when Lanvin for H&M hits stores on November 23rd. I like the unique way they decided to show the looks in this video....creepy, but pretty. I especially love the last dress shown (pink with floral print and ruffles), but all the black dresses are on my list as well.

In case your wondering the price points the line will range from $9.95 for tights to $349 for a coat. There are cheetah print shoes for $99, zebra print coats for $199, and lots of cute puffy shoulder dresses for your night out on the town.

If you have to ask....you can't afford it.

Melissa

Halloween?

2010-10-14T13:05:00.000-07:00

Not sure if I want to be Prince or Vanity from Vanity 6 for Halloween....what do you think?

Melissa

Got it!

2010-10-14T12:12:00.001-07:00

Earn and I recently bought Dead Rising 2 and I must say its a lot of fun! The game is a lot bigger than either of us expected and almost reminds me of Grand Theft Auto, but with zombies of course. There are thousands of zombies, which can get pretty annoying when you are trying to complete a mission and you have the living dead groaning and trying to claw at you haha!

One plus is the mini games in the arena where you can play against other PS3 heads online and win cash you can use in the game. The one kind of annoying thing about it is the constant loading screen that comes up whenever you change locations, but I understand it has to do that with all the zombies and extra stuff going on all at once.

Almost anything in the game can be a weapon and if you like seeing the blood and guts of the zombies, you will love this. I personally like using the spiked bat and the umbrella, which comes in really handy when running through a crowd of zombies. The sword is another contender for best weapon.

The main character, Chuck Greene, is an ex-motocross rider so its nice that they incorporated riding the bike into the game. The one downside to that is you cant take your bike out of the Plaza. Another downside to the large map is that he cant really run. You can level up and get faster, but there is no button or action for sprinting. It would really help give the player more time to complete all the missions before the time is up.

I have to repeat it is a really fun game! I would recommend you buy it.

Melissa

Bamboocycle!

2010-09-21T09:46:00.001-07:00

We all know the strength and beauty associated with bamboo, but did you ever think about using it to make a bicycle? Unless your one of my crazy obsessed bike friends *Cough Cough*....you know who you are....then probably not. This great piece of work is the idea of 24-year-old Mexican industrial designer Diego Cardenas. The Bamboocycle UH-02 bike, is eco-friendly by integrating bamboo into the frames design. If bikes weren't already environmentally sustainable, well they are now. For those of you who are interested in reading more about these amazing bikes, heres a link to their website.

http://www.bamboocycles.com/en/

Melissa

Sufjan Stevens

2010-09-16T12:08:00.000-07:00

<a href="http://sufjanstevens.bandcamp.com/track/too-much">Too Much by Sufjan Stevens</a>

I recently started listening to Sufjan Stevens, "Come On Feel the Illinoise", again. Which led me to searching for anything new he had. I came across his band camp page and saw this post for a free MP3 of his new single "Too Much", off his new album "The Age of Adz" (pronounced odds). Its going to be his first full length album of original songs since the "Illinoise" album. This song is really different from his other projects, so it will be interesting to hear the rest of the tracks when the album comes out. Download it, turn it up, and enjoy!

Melissa

Crysis 2 'The Wall' Trailer [HD]

2010-09-16T11:59:00.000-07:00

Another great game is coming to XBOX and PS3 platforms this November! "Crysis" was a PC game first and now "Crysis 2" is going to be available for all gamers. I had never heard of it before this, but Earn filled me in on it and showed me this trailer and I was immediately excited! The trailer looks so creepy and the girl singing the song just adds to the creepy-ness. Hopefully I wont be too afraid to play this one alone haha! Aliens, a full high-tech body suit, and great gameplay quality...amazing!

Melissa

So What?

2010-09-14T12:00:00.000-07:00

I usually don't care about what tasteless people think, but I ran across this pic of Kanye West in a nice outfit carrying a gorgeous bag on MediaTakeOut (In the pic you can see the dumb comments they were making) and all they could say was he's gay because of it! First off so what if he's gay....second I happen to think the bangles and purse (actually the whole outfit) make him more attractive. I guess I just like men with a sense of fashion and taste. I hope you all agree with me.

Melissa

Yummy!

2010-09-07T07:33:00.000-07:00

Its early in the morning and I am craving edamame so bad! Looks good!

Melissa

Call of Duty: Black Ops - World Premiere :60 Sec Version

2010-09-07T07:13:00.000-07:00

We here at Champagne High are so excited for the latest in the Call of Duty game series: Black Ops. Set to be released on November 11, 2010 the highly anticipated game is looking pretty good. There are a few trailers for the gameplay and different features on the website http://www.callofduty.com/hub. If you are not into the COD series you should get it, so fun! For those of you who play World at War and MW2 on PS3, leave your PSN name in the comment section and we will friend you! Hope to see you guys online!

Melissa

In Case You Missed It....

2010-06-10T23:29:00.000-07:00

This is one of the best videos in a long time. Lupe killed this beat from The Neptunes....sick!

Posted by: Melissa

Helllloooo!

2010-06-10T23:02:00.000-07:00

Sorry we haven't been able to post in a long time, but heres something to think about the next time your thirsty.

Posted by: Melissa

Apologies To All The People Who Cosistantly Check The Site

2009-11-22T21:56:00.000-08:00

Consistantly Been On The Grind Off The Internet!!!!

Setting up alot of events and Grinding hard

Stay Tune in The Words of KC from the Odd Couple

"mo hot shit coming"

Posted By: Earnest Streeter and on The Behalf of my Co Author Melissa Bull

The Odd Couple X DJ Earn Money X GUMBY@ the Crocodile 10-26-09

2009-10-29T04:09:00.000-07:00

The Odd Couple X DJ Earn Money X GUMBY@ the Crocodile 10-26-09 from The Odd Couple on Vimeo.

Right after the performance this past monday at Crocodile!

Were Ready!!! Thats all I can say!!!

Posted By: Earnest Streeter

“ICFS”(I Can’t Feel Sh!t) Vol.2…Hangover listening party!

2009-10-29T04:05:00.000-07:00

“ICFS”(I Can’t Feel Sh!t) Vol.2…Hangover listening party!

Its almost here y'all get ready!!!!

upcoming listening party

for The ODD Couple I Can't Feel Shit... Vol. 2 at

Leaders 1354 (Downtown Location)

618 N. Wells

5pm - 8pm

With Musical Selection By: DJ Earn Money

Be There or Be A Nobody!!!

Posted By: Earnest Streeter

The OC Part I

2009-10-29T03:51:00.000-07:00

Say Hello to one part of my band...

Its Charles Cain A.K.A. Apollo Cain and he is one part of "The Odd Couple" and who is that other guy you say???

oh that's me Earnest Streeter A.K.A. DJ Earn Money "The DJ"

And we bring this to you to let you know about the upcoming listening party

for The ODD Couple I Can't Feel Shit... Vol. 2 at

Leaders 1354 (Downtown Location)

618 N. Wells

5pm - 8pm

With Musical Selection By: DJ Earn Money

After Party:

Trick or Treated

Tumans

2159 W. Chicago

10pm - 2am

Make sure you are here because its going to be to events in the Chicagoland area worth remembering!

I'll see you there

Posted By: Earnest Streeter

2009-10-23T05:37:00.000-07:00

This is a Dope Song her voice is simply magical. For everyone out there trying to make music this is how you piece together music and make a beautiful timeless piece of art.

Enjoi!

Posted By: Earnest Streeter

Pepsi Pulls the plug on the AMP UP Before Your Score Iphone Application (Desperate Dudes Dreams are Crushed)

2009-10-23T05:14:00.000-07:00

Read What This App Was For Its Hilarious

Tired of looking forward to a night out with the ladies, only to wind up scuttling home clutching nothing more than your limp ego?

Oh, yes you are.

Introducing AMP UP BEFORE YOU SCORE—a handy, free app from AMP Energy that’ll change your game and raise your expectations.

AMP UP BEFORE YOU SCORE is a roadmap to success with your favorite kinds of women—24, in all.

Here’s how it works:

1. Identify Her Type

Got your eye on a girl, and aren’t sure how to get started? Pick out her profile, flip the card, and study up quick with a cheat sheet on the stuff she’s into, with lists, links and some surefire opening lines. (Surefire to what, we won’t say.)

2. Keep a List

Get lucky? Add her to your Brag List. You can include a name, date and whatever details you remember.

3. Brag

You got it? Flaunt it. Keep your buddies in the loop on email, Facebook or Twitter.

Here’s who you get:

Artist

Aspiring Actress

Athlete

Bookworm

Businesswoman

Celebrity

Cougar

Dancer

Foreign Exchange Student

Goth Girl

Indie Rock Girl

Married

Military Girl

Nerd

Out-Of-Your-League Girl

Political Girl

Princess

Punk Rock Girl

Rebound Girl

Sorority Girl

Treehugger

Trouble

Twins

Women’s Studies Major

"I love Pepsi as a Business for its infrastructure and the way they do things but this here was a ridiculous mistake, but I guess even the people on top mess up and make ridiculous business mistakes sometimes."

Posted By: Earnest Streeter

Jimmy Choo For H&M

2009-10-18T22:49:00.000-07:00

One of the biggest shoe designers in the world is teaming up with H&M. Jimmy Choo will be releasing a shoe, hand bag, and clothing collection with H&M. It seemed that they were trying to keep the pictures of the designs under wraps, but ever since they announced the collaboration in June of this year, the pictures have been leaking onto the internet. The collection will be available on November 14, 2009 in about 200 stores around the world.

Posted by: Melissa

Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2010

2009-10-13T22:56:00.000-07:00

At Paris Fashion Week this month, Jean Paul Gaultier unveiled his spring 2010 ready-to-wear line. It almost looks like a combination of urban street wear mixed with gothic, S&M, and 80s inspired fashion. I like that he had tattoos of his name on some of the models and the mixture of different colors and textures. The neutral colors give a rest to the eye as it went from neon to neutrals and denims. I am definitely a fan of the more sheer and neutral designs of this line.

Posted by: Melissa

The Lake & Stars

2009-10-13T21:35:00.001-07:00

Maayan Zilberman and Nikki Dekker (pictured above) are the designers of this beautiful lingerie line. These classy yet sexy pieces are perfect for turning any mans head or to just feel good in. "The Lake and Stars intimates balance provocation and humor, intelligence and sensuality, for a new vision of feminine style." according to the website. I like to call it intimates with style. The pieces pictured above are from their fall/winter 09 collection, but to see more of their older collections you can check out their website: http://www.thelakeandstars.com/index.htm

Posted by: Melissa