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So it has come to my attention, that I have been FAR too silent in this neck of the woods. I know, I’m the worst. My span of attention is less than a fly these days. Just now, I sat down to type this...and spent 10 minutes adjusting the color of my lights in my room. I have a color changing lightbulb, I might as well be a Tik Tok star by now.

I’m no star, however, the person I’m about to write about very well is on that path. Charlotte Sands. Now I know, I haven’t put one of our artists in the spotlight in a hot minute. THIS ONE IS SO WORTH THE COMEBACK TO THIS SERIES. While still working in the office, I heard about Charlotte briefly. Everyone was talking about how excited they were for her new merch drop, which is out now and DOPE. It will be linked below. Lonely and not lonely people are welcome to wear. You’ll understand that joke once you see the items. Not to mention, everyone was talking about her hair. As someone who receives hair compliments often, I HAD to see what was so great about it. IT’S BLUE. Iconic. Gives me a girl at Coachella vibes, but minus Coachella sadly. I can’t get into that. 

So...why IS Charlotte so amazing? Besides the blue hair obviously. Well, for one, she JUST released a new single, and it went viral. LIKE WHAT. It’s called “Dress” and I think everyone should take a listen before reading further. Or should I put spoiler alert? Because that’s what I’m about to do right now. Coming from one blogger fangirl to the next, this song is what fangirl dreams are made of. It’s LITERALLY about Harry Styles in a dress. Charlotte sings about how much she loves it, and loves how everyone’s pressed about it. We have to stan.

Now, one thing that came out of this that I unexpectedly loved, was her TikTok persona. First of all, I had no idea that artists could see the playlists you add their songs to? That’s literally so embarrassing……..for everyone making breakup lists to cry to. Mine have abstract names, you’ll never know what I’m hiding. I’m still finding out what secret playlist to add “Dress” to...she’ll have to add me to her next Tik Tok series. Not to mention the song absolutely blew up on that platform as well. If you are looking to make music, even if it is awful, Gen Z will find a way to make it the most popular song on the planet. LUCKY FOR OUR EARS, this song is everything other than bad.

Not to mention Charlotte in general. The kindest soul ever. Once people have a taste of Tik Tok fame, their egos blow up. Like why?? My little sister made one of her messy room that went viral, and now she’s all big headed. Not our blue haired beauty though! As humble as can be, and appreciating all the workers who are helping her get to the top. We again, have to stan. Also, the merch?? Phenomenal. While white crewnecks do scare me, I will say that one is my favorite one. It literally gives you verbal permission on it to wear when you’re lonely. Now, I would never admit this on my personal page, but I WOULD BE IN THAT 24/7. A nice little lonely crewneck hug to fall asleep with. BRB I need 20. 

As always, I will link all of the goodies below….

‘Til next timeeeee!!!

Julianna Taylor

Charlotte Sands Merch:

https://absolutemerch.com/collections/charlotte-sands

Charlotte’s Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2cAXhrWAztXGwk6r15ibW2?si=M8vBHpp_TS6tNjAb1boj_A

What’s thisssss? 

It’s definitely not me taking a week hiatus because my one brain cell wasn’t working...if that’s what you were thinking. *insert eyes emoji here*

You’ve probably noticed some of the super cool photos we’ve been posting throughout the week. Finally, some trendy shots to backup me constantly talking about how cool the new merch is. I mean, I can only tell you guys to go buy it SO MANY TIMES. I had to show you. You’ll definitely be seeing the pictures trickling in throughout the upcoming weeks. Don’t worry. 

So...I know I’ve abandoned you. I told you I would update all our cool playlists and just...didn’t. I WASN’T FEELING CREATIVE OKAY. The weather got cold and apparently so did my brain. However, I won’t promise you anything this week either. Even though I am very likely to update them in the next couple days. *wink wink* I know you don’t trust me, so everything will be a surprise. 

We’ve had so many cool things happen. What’s to come though is my favorite. WE’RE GETTING A WEBSITE UPDATE. Is anyone else excited for this?? We’ve grown a lot since the beginning...and you’ve grown with us. We all have clout now. Or at least that’s what we like to think. So we’re going to make everything look a lot cooler. So when you buy things, you can feel like you’ll be the next big star. It’s the mentality we all need as we get ready to go into 2021. 

UMMM ALSO...Black Friday is next week. I mean, so is Thanksgiving. However, with the holidays looking a little wonky this year...Black Friday is the most easily celebrated from your couch! While also social distancing. You know what else is distancing? The money from your bank. You’re not going to want to miss these drops. They’re going to be spicy. Deals, new designs, old designs, etc. THE SHOPPING WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER. Don’t get too cozy leaving items in your cart, though. If they don’t sell you, you’ll get a spunky little email from me telling you to come back. I’m just a t-shirt with abandonment issues. It’s fine.

So, what else do you guys want? The playlists. While I don’t see many of you physically LIKING them...ahem...I do see you guys want them updated. I see your DMs. That’s where it goes down. Let me just say...I’M WORKING ON IT. This is a real challenge you know, branching out. As a pop icon myself, I have a hard time figuring out where to find new music when it comes to our angsty playlist. This is a cry for help. However, I do know some of our more poppy players in the game have released new things. I’LL GET IT ORGANIZED FOR YOU. 

So, make sure you keep your post notifications on for your favorite bands. It sounds like a cheesy influencer thing to do, but when those Black Friday drops start rolling in, you won’t want to be the last one in the know. Okay? Let me help you with that piece of information.

Anyways…’til next timeeeee!

Julianna Taylor

I keep saying that I love when it gets dark outside earlier, but then I go and procrastinate posting on here because I think the second the sun goes down...everyone goes to sleep. Literally don’t know why my brain is so toxic. However, last week was an emotional rollercoaster for everyone. Personally I didn't think my ramblings would help anyone, or even absorb into a single person’s head. We’re back now...don’t cry.

Thought I would mention a bunch of BIG moods for your Monday. What? You thought I was going to make a mood board for this post? Well...maybe one day...but not today. Either way...the things I will be mentioning...you’ll be thinking to yourself, “MOOD.”

So today is November 9th...and for all you Ice Nine Kills fans...it’s a monthly holiday. I look forward to it every month now too. It ESPECIALLY hits different after Halloween. When you’re missing those extra serial killer vibes because everywhere is blasting Mariah Carey. I hear you, I see you, I feel you. What better way to start the holiday season, than with a killer Santa? I can’t think of anything else that puts me in the Christmas cheer mood. The photoshoot is my favorite part. Just some hunnies sitting by the fireplace in their new merch, spreading joy and love. BAM HERE COMES KILLER SANTA. Lots to unwrap here. Get it? Anyways, by the time you’re reading this, Santa’s already made his impact. However, I encourage you to run to the website right now and see what’s left. ESPECIALLY, if you want to have it arrive before Christmas. Who doesn’t want to get their loved one a little spooky gift?

Another big Monday mood...listening to OmenXIII. Why is this a mood you ask? Well his music is certainly moody, but I just don’t know WHAT kind of angst this is. I know everyone here secretly loves when I start talking about angsty music. I’m so clueless. However, I promise I don’t spend all my free time doing the renegade and making TikToks. I just can’t put my finger on it. Maybe because in every song, the beats are different. It’s honestly an amazing art form. His voice is clearly a metal vibe. However, sometimes the beat in the back is more mellow...offering a new angsty-calm?? Maybe that’s just how my mood swings work. Anyways, we’re going to call the genre angsty-calm...because that’s a huge mood in itself. Also, do not come for me. I know that is not a real thing.

To close off this Monday full of mood swings, I want to throw another mood at you. I AM STILL LISTENING TO TREVOR DANIEL AND FLETCHER. Then switching to solely Trevor Daniel. If that’s not a whole mood in itself, I don’t know what is. That sentence alone just told you everything you need to know about me. It also may tell you everything I’m feeling as the sun sets earlier. No wonder I think everyone’s going to bed earlier. I just assume we all are consumed with emotions. ANYWAYS. You all know the song I’m talking about, it slaps. Go listen to it, enjoy the Monday blues. Also, if you’ve learned anything from me...I’m dramatic. THERE ARE NO SAD VIBES ON MONDAYS. We have fun around here. So, you should too. 

With that being said...I’ll catch you up to speed at the end of the week on what you’ve been missing.

‘Til next timeeeee!

Julianna Taylor

My favorite posts to write...are the ones that absolutely nobody asked for. It dawned on me yesterday, that the majority of my lunch breaks are filled with me watching new music videos on the market. I mean...how can you not? Sometimes it makes or breaks the song. I’m not even going to give an honorable mention to the music video that ruined one of my favorite songs...it took me 3 years to rekindle my love. Wack.

Anyways...I decided it might be useful to tell you all what music videos I have on repeat lately. Just so that you can go decide for yourself if it’s worth the time. If not then hey, I just wasted 3 minutes of your life and you can sit and think about that for the remainder of the day. Love this for us. So, let’s get started. 

First up on my list, is “Compensating” by Aminé. This song is not new, but I keep rewatching the music video like it is. I briefly talked about this video in another post, so I won’t talk your ear off this time. You can go searching for the post you lil lazy. This one just has so much substance. From friends being family, to dissing people taking advantage of you, THERE IS LEVELS TO THIS ISH. Please go watch, it’s so wholesome, while at the same time petty. Kind of a 2020 vibe if you ask me. 

The next one is just...wow. “Bitter” by FLETCHER and Trevor Daniel. I don’t know how many more times I can speak of this song. We are going on week TWO of me listening to it non-stop. Is it time to start considering therapy? Not sure yet, we’ll wait until week three. Anyways...this video is HOT. I won’t say NSFW because it definitely isn’t THAT risque, but it’s juicy. Fletcher is just a babe in general okay, so men, this is pretty much me doing a favor for you alright. I mean ladies, we all know Trevor Daniel is a hunnie...I know I don’t need to tell you twice. SO, with that being said, the video. It’s kind of a rollercoaster of emotions, once you get past the sexy aspect of it. The scenes show Trevor hanging out with who looks like Fletcher’s ex...or vice versa...kind of confusing once it gets to Trevor’s verse. You’ll see. Next frame, that same person is hooking up with Fletcher. Can someone help me? I’m clearly confused. Relationship people, I’m looking at you. Help a single sister out.

Lastly, since realistically we don’t want to hear about ALL my favorite music videos, is “queen of broken hearts” by Blackbear. This one is one of my favorites for reasons that make zero sense. Does anyone else love seeing actors/actresses from completely unrelated fields, in music videos? For some reason I think that stuff is so cool. The star of this music vid was also the star of an AMAZING movie. The movie is called Gifted and it’s worth the watch. Ladies...Ryan Reynolds is in it I believe...am I convincing yet? Anyways, this child is an icon. She has so much great potential in the film industry too, so it’s great seeing her branch out and do something music related. BESIDES THAT THOUGH. The song is great, and so is the music video. It’s simple, yet gets the point across. Believe me.

Anyways, that’s all from me this week. I know you want to enjoy your spooky festivities in peace...so you won’t hear from me tomorrow. Why did I write that like a break up text? It’s been a day. 

‘Til next timeeeeeeee!

Julianna Taylor

We meet again...on the ever dreaded Monday. Surprisingly, I woke up in an amazing mood, I don't know about you guys. If you didn’t, grab some coffee. Sounds cliche, but you’re going to need it to match my energy this afternoon. You also might be wondering why my pun for the title today, involves alcohol. WHY WOULDN’T IT. 

As you all know from my working from home diaries, some of us are working from the confines of our living room. I will say it is amazing being able to just sit on my couch and blog in my PJs...however, once the end of the week creeps up...nap time becomes harder and harder to resist. Long story short, I miss office life these days. Let’s be real, I need to constantly be near people and socializing. I mean, HELLO, social media manager here. SOCIAL. I’m suffering. ANYWAYS, we’re in an office today. The socialization was euphoric enough to get me out of bed, but then, I saw they have complimentary margaritas. It’s game over. Why didn’t anyone tell me to Uber here? Probably because it is a Monday, and I should be demonstrating some self control. However, I can’t help but think about how good the content would be if I had a lil buzz going. My boss is shaking right now.

In other news, not related to alcohol, I decided to switch up the playlist this week. I know I gave you guys some after hours vibes. I 100% intend on keeping that in tact, HOWEVER, with a little less simp. It is after all Halloween week...the best time of the year. So, we need a little after hours, but upbeat. Don’t worry, it will of course still have some petty jams...you think I’m going to let you not think about what you did this weekend?? Not going to fly with me silly. 

I will also be going back to my roots, and telling you all what to spend your money on this week. We’ve had some cool drops lately that I don’t want to go unnoticed. I mean, yes, I too will be spending all my money. Totally not like I have rent to pay right now or anything. Supporting artists is more important ya know? 

So that is what you have to look forward to. Personally? I’m most excited to remake this playlist. The vibe was there last week, but the more I listened this weekend...I just wasn’t down anymore. I moved into a new place, starting a new life for myself, so I don’t feel like being petty this week. Stay tuned for next week though...will be back to normal.

So for today….that is all….

‘Til next timeeeeeeeeeee! 

Julianna Taylor