Friday Top Five:: April 14th, 2023
Each week in our ‘Friday Top Five’ segment, we feature five things we thought were interesting, notable, or culturally significant. This week we are showcasing stories on people 2 follow, DIY 4 summer, photographers 2 follow, music to watch and listen to, SNKR You NEED in your life.
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Story-1:: People 2 Follow
Overview: Alex and John are quickly becoming my go to Youtube Shorts, IG Reals, TIK TOK, go to couple for funny and clever videos that make me smile and laugh. I put their details below.
Story-2:: DIY 4 Summer
Overview: DIY creatives are a popular trend among people who want to build their own furniture at home. Many individuals are drawn to the idea of creating unique and custom pieces that reflect their personal style and taste. DIY creatives offer a variety of resources and tools to help individuals build their own furniture, from online tutorials and design inspiration to building plans and materials. One popular method for DIY furniture building is using reclaimed or repurposed materials, such as pallets, old doors, or even salvaged wood from construction sites. This approach not only saves money but also gives new life to materials that would otherwise be discarded. Another popular DIY furniture trend is building modular or customizable pieces that can be easily adapted to fit a variety of spaces and needs. This approach allows for more flexibility and creativity in the design process. Overall, DIY creatives offer a fun and rewarding way for individuals to create their own furniture at home, whether for practical or aesthetic purposes. With the right resources and tools, anyone can become a DIY furniture builder and create one-of-a-kind pieces that are both functional and beautiful. Alright, with that said, meet Zoe, she is on a mission is to help you confidently DIY. Check out her projects and toolkit below.
Links: Instagram | Free Guide
Story-3:: Photographers 2 Follow
Overview: Shakti De Raco audiovisual artist, is a photographer and videographer. Cosmopolitan by nature, starting from Latin America, studying in the USA, and developing in Europe. With a 20-year career in the audiovisual world, founder of one of the first Food & Groove gastronomic video blogs, and photography director for 2 gastronomic documentaries that went around the world and screened in 15 countries. Today she is dedicated to the world of cocktails and advertising, communicating with images for brands, distributors, venues, and industry professions.
Links: @shaktideraco_photo | Website | Advertising and Ecommerce at @imagenescomerciales
Story-4:: Music to watch and listen to
Overview: Fred again.. Performs 7 'Actual Life' Songs on NPR's 'Tiny Desk'. After collaborating with Four Tet and Skrillex on “Baby Again..” Fred again.. has returned to grace NPR’s Tiny Desk stage. The British electronic artist offered viewers a sample from his popular live shows and performed seven songs from his Actual Life album trilogy in 26 minutes.
Links: Instagram | Youtube | Spotify Album Stream
Story-5:: SNKR You NEED in your life; Conceived in Detroit Handcrafted in Italy
Overview:
In Highschool you couldn't catch me dead in "gym shoes ", I LOVED heels! I loved the feminine way they made me look and feel. Graduating from College....not so much. As I settled into corporate America and moved into downtown Detroit, my life became parking structures and A LOT of walking! Then came the health issues, a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and losing vision in my right eye. Quickly an heel that was once the cornerstone of my look became the cornerstone of my pain! The constant body aching, weight gain and feelings of uncomfortableness had me looking for an alternative to heels. I tried different gym shoe brands that were either masculine, childish or too athletic and none of them fit the style that I was accustomed to. So I ditched "gym shoes" for good and created my own PREMIUM SNEAKER brand as an alternative to heels for premium women like myself . I took the first initial of my first name and my middle name and created J. Marie Premium Sneakers! I didn't want to compromise style, comfort or quality! So now you don't either! I offer PREMIUM women sneakers that can be dressed up or down.
J Marie Premium Sneakers was launched in April of 2018. I partnered with an Italian footwear making family with over 20 yrs experience in superior craftsmanship in Le Marche, Italy. They have worked with brands like Gucci, Prada,Todd and Chanel. J Marie Premium Sneakers are conceived in Detroit handcrafted in Italy. Our Premium Sneakers are 100% Italian leather with premium finishes like faux zebra, crocodile and python in vibrant colors! We are a slow fashion and sustainable organization! Our women Sneakers range from athletic, fashion to High fashion so there's something for every Premium woman! Our versatile sneakers will be sure to give you a Premium look whether you want to dress up or down! J Marie Premium Sneakers are Style| Quality| Comfort| Color!
