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#NewMusicTuesdays : Indi’s List, VOL. 1 for ALITDOA

My homegirl Indira is my match in musical heaven. We share similar tastes across all genres, and she always introduces me to new artists or tracks that evoke a feel-good vibe. Her love of musical...

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MANday Feature: For the man that WANTs it all, Want Les Essentiels de la Vie accessories

You know this guy. He falls into one of the two categories: Super stylish creative that totes a MacBook Pro everywhere he goes because he is a freelancer Dapper finance/business man who lives in...

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Nailed It: Pure Ice “Home Run”

It has been a minute since I posted anything in reference to nails because, let’s face it, I go long stretches without doing my nails. Given that spring has finally shown its face in the mean...

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What I’m Wearing: Turn on The Brights

If you have been following my social media updates, you would have noticed that I’ve updated my imagery across the board. I am in a re-branding stage for my site, and in doing so, it was necessary...

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Jesse Boykins III Live at Target 1st Saturdays @ Brooklyn Museum 5/4

My second home, Brooklyn Museum, hosts their famous Target 1st Saturdays series this weekend and it is sure to be a treat! Along with hands-on arts and film programming, there will be a special...

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Quadron Live @ Le Poisson Rouge. A Review.

Coco O. dazzling the crowd with her sultry vocals. It was an unseasonably cool evening. If you had not looked at the calendar month, you would have imagined it were October, not approaching May....

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Dose Of Mallane: A Solo Exhibition by Mallane Stanbury

Dose of Mallane. Exhibition information. NYC’s movers and shakers were treated to something more than a shopping event yesterday evening. The Alice + Olivia SoHo boutique at 75 Greene Street hosted...

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Watch This: Disclosure feat Eliza Doolittle “You & Me”

With the recent audio release of Disclosure’s new single “You & Me”, featuring UK songstress Eliza Doolittle, I patiently awaited this day, the music video release. The visuals capture the essence...

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Meet Alexander, my Nikon D60

Meet Alexander, my Nikon D60. Call me strange, but I like to nickname my electronics. My MacBook Pro is Matthew Parker, my iPhone 5 is Boo Boo, and my Nikon D60 is named Alexander. I acquired...

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Springtime in New York City…

I love springtime in New York City. It is the time before our hottest, most socially enthralling months of summer where we plan, observe, and take in the crisp, fresh air. We watch trees and...

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What I’m Listening To: Quadron “Hey Love” + NYC show Details!

It goes without saying that I love the Danish musical duo that is Quadron. Since discovering their music in 2011 and having the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Robin Hannibal in the same...

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From A Fan’s Perspective: Coachella 2013 WKND 1 Highlights

Coachella sunset PANORAMA! Back on the East Coast in my beloved Brooklyn, I am happy to say that I survived Coachella 2013, weekend one! I survived extreme temperatures and a lovely sandstorm on...

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10 Acts I’m Psyched to see at Coachella: US Edition

US EDITION 10. Allen Stone (Washington): A self-proclaimed “hippie with soul”, Allen Stone is on my list of blue-eyed soul favorites. Such a great tone in his voice. Twitter: @allen_stone 9. Action...

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10 Acts I am Psyched to see at Coachella: Euro Edition

EURO EDITION 10. La Roux (UK): I missed them last year because of stage conflicts, and I just need to sing “Bulletproof” at the top of my lungs. Twitter: @larouxofficial 9. Simian Mobile Disco...

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#DoChella at Ace Hotel & Swim Slub in Palm Springs Sunday April 14 & Sunday April 21

The Do-Over x Coachella. #DoChella. Taking over Coachella Sundays in Palm Springs. All deets below: Date: Sunday April 14th and Sunday April 21st in Location: Commune of Ace Hotel and Swim Club...

Mar 28, 2013 Like

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FIAF Presents, Art de Vivre “The Power of Style”. April 2013

One of my favorite cultural institutions and former hub of my French language education, FIAF (French Alliance, Alliance Francaise), hosts their Art de Vivre series this April. The theme is “The...

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MANday Watch: “A Man’s Story” Ozwald Boateng

British tailor and designer Ozwald Boateng is one of my favorite men on the planet. Aside from designing his namesake collection housed on Savile Row in London, and having a stint at Givenchy,...

Mar 25, 2013 Like

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Site Love: BK NERD & Co.

Site Love. A section on A Life in the Day of Andrea that brings light to some of my favorite sites in the World Wide Web. I decided to bring this back because I thought it was necessary to share on...

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Live at the Brooklyn Museum: Charly & Margaux and Flutronix, 3/21

Brooklyn Museum has enlisted a group of stellar young women to be a part of their Thursday music series. Enter Charly & Margaux and Flutronix. Here is more info direct from the Brooklyn Museum...

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RSVP Now: 3/21, Large Up Winter Music Massive feat. Rice & Peas, Electric Punanny & More!

Big bashment di go down inna Miami dis Thursday! TRANSLATION “A big party is going down this Thursday in Miami!” We are in the midst of Winter Music Conference, so of course there are tons of...

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The sounds behind @KendrickLamar ‘s “B*tch Don’t Kill my Vibe”

Kendrick. Photo by Andrea K. Castillo While the internet is currently set ablaze by our good man Kendrick’s remix to “B*tch Don’t Kill My Vibe” featuring Jay-Z (stream below), I’ve decided to take...

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MANday News: Carmelo Anthony covers the April ’13 Issue of WSJ Magazine

The April 2013 issue of WSJ Magazine is online and on newsstands now! An ode to Men’s fashion, our favorite NY baller Carmelo Anthony graces the cover, shot by Terry Richardson. Highlights below....

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MANday is Back!

is BACK up in your area! Almost a year ago, I introduced MANday on A Life in the Day of Andrea. MANday, a play on everyone’s least favorite day of the week, Monday, is the day I choose to feature...

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EFactor Presents: Copycrafting 101: Find The Winning Words, Feat Andrea K. Castillo & many more!

I am pleased to announce that on Wednesday, April 3rd, I will be speaking on a panel entitled “Copycrafting 101: Find The Winning Words”. Presented by E-Factor, the world’s largest entrepreneurial...

Mar 17, 2013 Like

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Dine In Brooklyn 2013! Until March 21st

This is for my foodies. This is especially for my foodies residing in Brooklyn, or those that have tons of love for the borough nicknamed BK. Dine in Brooklyn is upon us, and what a wonderful time...

Mar 15, 2013 Like

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Nylon Magazine Hosts SXSW Terrace Lounge

And I bring you even MORE SXSW events! This one is a collabo between NYLON and dFm. WHAT: NYLON and dFm will host a two-day special event in the midst of the madness that is SXSW. Check the lineup...

Mar 13, 2013 Like

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Chelsea, Lately

Untitled (Two Heads on Gold), 1982 Jean-Michel Basquiat Spanning from 14th Street to 30th Street between the avenues of 8th and 11th in Manhattan lies a neighborhood called Chelsea. Popular for its...

Mar 12, 2013 Like

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Green Label Sound House at SXSW feat. Joey Bada$$ + Listen to new single “Unorthodox”

If I didn’t bombard you with enough SXSW events a little while ago, here’s another very important one. Green Label Sound, AKA Mountain Dew’s super cool record label, will be hosting a showcase...

Mar 9, 2013 Like

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SXSW 2013: The Motherload of Event & Party Listings

For those of you that are off to Austin for SXSW, you know it can be quite overwhelming as there are a plethora of talks, screenings, shows, and parties to attend. At this point you more than...

Mar 8, 2013 Like

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What I’m Listening To: “White Noise” Disclosure feat AlunaGeorge

Whenever I hear music that tickles my fancy, it is my duty to share with friends, and ideally, the masses. This is the case of “White Noise” by Disclosure feat AlunaGeorge. Both Disclosure and...

Mar 1, 2013 Like

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#NewMusicTuesdays : Indi’s List, VOL. 1 for ALITDOA

MANday Feature: For the man that WANTs it all, Want Les Essentiels de la Vie accessories

Nailed It: Pure Ice “Home Run”

What I’m Wearing: Turn on The Brights

Jesse Boykins III Live at Target 1st Saturdays @ Brooklyn Museum 5/4

Quadron Live @ Le Poisson Rouge. A Review.

Dose Of Mallane: A Solo Exhibition by Mallane Stanbury

Watch This: Disclosure feat Eliza Doolittle “You & Me”

Meet Alexander, my Nikon D60

Springtime in New York City…

What I’m Listening To: Quadron “Hey Love” + NYC show Details!

From A Fan’s Perspective: Coachella 2013 WKND 1 Highlights

10 Acts I’m Psyched to see at Coachella: US Edition

10 Acts I am Psyched to see at Coachella: Euro Edition

#DoChella at Ace Hotel & Swim Slub in Palm Springs Sunday April 14 & Sunday April 21

FIAF Presents, Art de Vivre “The Power of Style”. April 2013

MANday Watch: “A Man’s Story” Ozwald Boateng

Site Love: BK NERD & Co.

Live at the Brooklyn Museum: Charly & Margaux and Flutronix, 3/21

RSVP Now: 3/21, Large Up Winter Music Massive feat. Rice & Peas, Electric Punanny & More!

The sounds behind @KendrickLamar ‘s “B*tch Don’t Kill my Vibe”

MANday News: Carmelo Anthony covers the April ’13 Issue of WSJ Magazine

MANday is Back!

EFactor Presents: Copycrafting 101: Find The Winning Words, Feat Andrea K. Castillo & many more!

Dine In Brooklyn 2013! Until March 21st

Nylon Magazine Hosts SXSW Terrace Lounge

Chelsea, Lately

Green Label Sound House at SXSW feat. Joey Bada$$ + Listen to new single “Unorthodox”

SXSW 2013: The Motherload of Event & Party Listings

What I’m Listening To: “White Noise” Disclosure feat AlunaGeorge

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