Music Monday: The National

"I Should Live In Salt"


"Don't Swallow The Cap"


"Demons"


"29 Years"


"All The Wine"


Live, NPR Tiny Desk Concerts: "This Is The Last Time", "I Need My Girl", "Pink Rabbits", "Sea of Love"


I'm getting ready to put together my year-end list of favorite albums. One that I definitely know will make the cut is from The National. They've been one of my most-loved bands over the past decade. 2013 did not disappoint including a delivery of one of my favorite live shows of the year.

The National hails from Ohio but now calls Brooklyn home. Their most recent album, Trouble Will Find Me, is out now and can be purchased here.

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Music Monday: The National

"Don't Swallow the Cap"


"Heavenfaced"


"Pink Rabbits"


Other songs to check out:
2. Demons
9. Slipped
13. Hard to Find

The National have been one of my favorite bands for years. They're originally from Cincinnati but reside in Brooklyn. Their music is gorgeous yet manages to be performed even better live. The band is now on tour. Trouble Will Find Me is available for purchase here.

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Recently Purchased

Here are some new additions to my collection of things I didn't really need but wanted:

1. Chloe Green/Gold Aviator Sunglasses.
Scored these beautiful sunnies for an unbeatable steal. HauteLook is my crack.

2. Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Luminous Lip Gloss in Precious Petal.
I don't own anything else from the brand but the formula and color of this is nice for easy, everyday wear. The built in mirror on the packaging is convenient but not the clearest.

3. YSL Manifesto Eau de Parfum.
The vanilla notes sold me. I'm still on the quest for the perfect signature scent for my late 20s. Maybe this one will fit the bill?

4. Too Faced Candlelight Glow.
I can never ignore a chandelier- even if it's just embossed on makeup. The only product I had from Too Faced was the Shadow Insurance (which I swear by). I love the packaging, color and formulation on this. A beautiful highlighter.

5. Hologram Satchel.
I got this from Nasty Gal. I've mentioned before that I'm all for the holographic trend. I have a cute wallet from Urban Outfitters that I admittedly have yet to use. But I couldn't resist this bag. It reminds me so much of the shape and style of purses I used to wear in grade school back in the mid-nineties.

6. The National at Stage AE.
One of my favorite bands. I'm so excited to see them again live. It's on the birthday of one of my best friends, so it should be a really fun night out! Also can't wait to hear their new album, Trouble Will Find Me.













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