R.I.P to The Ugly Christmas Sweater

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We’re all (unfortunately) very familiar with the classic ugly sweater donned by many during the holiday season, and we’ve gathered here today to say our solemn goodbyes. If only a top so warm and comfy could be chic!  Looks like our prayers have been answered. This season, brands everywhere from Gucci to Gap are providing just what your winter wardrobe needs – A cozy sweater that’s actually cute! Ranging from plain to prints to all over the color spectrum, there’s sure to be a sweater that swings your strings this season. An Aztec print or Cowl Neck knit sweater paired with classic leggings or tights is guaranteed to turn your holiday sweater look from “ew” to “ooh”.

                         

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Now Trending : Ear Cuffs

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As we frantically attempt to finish all of our Christmas shopping before next week, we've noticed a very popular accessory gracing the shelves of all our favorite stores and websites.  Available in a variety of styles, ear cuffs are earrings of 2013.  Whether you have your tragus, cartelege, conch, standard ear lobe piercing or none at all, there is ear jewelry to fulfill your needs.  What we love the most about ear cuffs is that we don't have to worry about them being ripped out of our ears while wading through an uncomfortably crammed dance floor, dodging the swaying arms and legs of those  extremely irritating girls who feel the need to be perched on top of their best guy friend's shoulders.  We suggest searching sites such as Etsy and Wanelo for the best selections. 

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New Years Day Luciano Tickets

With so much planning for NYE parties, New Years Day can often be forgotten (until this year).  Luciano and friends will be hosting a New Years day party at The Compound in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn.  So far Luca Bacchetti and local techno talent Sleepy and Boo have been added to the lineup with speculation of more Cadenza acts to be booked. So for those of you who are after hours regulars this party is for you.  Doors open at 4:30AM and the party doesn't stop til' the sun goes down at 5PM.  Dont get stuck with overpriced "day of show" ticket rates, get yours now.  First tier GA is already sold out.

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New News Monday

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Hello Monday! We hope everyone had a great weekend, although the weather was less than desirable. Below are some of the most notable "news" stories to grace the New York City dance music community.  Enjoy!

This morning, Above and Beyond posted a photo on their Facebook page insinuating that they will be hosting a New York show in February 2013.  Seems like all the hard work New York TranceFamily has put into campaigning and social media is beginning to pay off.  Congrats! 

For all of you Sci+Tec loving New Yorkers who also feel completely jipped after Dubfire's set at System Nightclub in Long Island City was aprehended by the police, (a mere fifteen minutes into his set), keep your eyes peeled for the release of his new mix CD, A Transmission, on December 14th (digitally on Christmas Eve). 

Danny Tenaglia has always been known to freely voice his opinions, both good and bad, which can usually be found on his Facebook page. Last night he posted the status in the picture above after DJing at Aura, a club on Long Island letting us know that "TECHNO is here to stay".  If you were present for Danny Tenaglia and Chris Liebing at Pacha last month and like what you heard or just love relentless drums, make your way over to Glazz Nightclub in Queens this Friday, December 14th. Tickets

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Event of the Week: On Thursday, December 13th at Mehanata Bar in the LES, Caine Novak will be hosting a gritty underground party along with techno and minimal DJ's, Duckhunter, Boji and Alexia.  According to Resident Advisor, for his set this week Novak will be "playing a live set constructed from the soundtrack of "Seventeen Moments of Spring" a Russian 70's cult film noir miniseries based on a spy novel set in 1994 Berlin.  The Portishead-like sound of this score coupled with his carefully constructed custom loops and bass lines will blow your mind". If you're tired of the same old "Thursday Regulars" crowd at every other club in Manhattan like we are you should definitely make it to this refreshingly original and creative event. Tickets

Guilty Pleasure Friday: Matte Top Coat Polish



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With Christmas fast approaching we cant afford to be splurging this GPF, so we thought we'd keep it simple and feature an item that wont break our already empty bank.  Matte top coats are a great way to create a new look out of nail polish you already own.  I dont think we need to include an instructional on how to use a matte top coat, so all we have to say is its effing great. 

Buy Essies "Matte About you"

Buy Sephora by OPI top coat

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Global Drug Survey

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Last week, on November 22, Mixmag launched their 2013 global drug survey online.  This will be the largest survey of global drug use to ever be carried out with an expected response of 50,000 people.  Mixmag has been running this study among clubbers since 1999 and it has continually been referred to by academics, drug organizations, government agencies etc.  The survey is completely anonymous and will be available until the end of December with results being published in the March or April 2013 edition of Mixmag.  Want to participate? Click here for more information.

Top 10 Black Friday Online Sales

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If you're like us and don't feel like being trampled by soccer moms and tweens but still want to get these ludicrous deals on designer items, all you have to do is open your laptop.  Thank the fashion CEOS because most companies have decided to extend their Black Friday Sales to their websites.  Get those Vince Camuto boots you've had your eye on for 50% without having to fight someone off with your purse.  We've scoured the internet for our favorite deals and have listed them below for your shopping pleasure:

Thursday

Rebecca Minkoff:  20% off selected merchandise + free shipping

Friday

Alejandra Ingelmo: Up to 40% off selected merchandise

Converse: %20 off selected merchandise

Henri Bendel: $25 off any purchase of $100 or more 

Forever 21: $10 denim + other markdowns

Guess: Up to 50% off selected merchandise

Joes Jeans: 25% off selected merchandise

Piperlime: 20% off site wide

Topshop: 30% off selected merchandise

Vince Camuto: 30% off any purchase + up to %50 off shoes