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Stylish Kids Clothes in 2021: Recent Trends

Caring parents strive to give their children not only their love and warmth but everything that the child desires. Let the baby feel the happiest. From the very first years of life, kids become little fashionistas because parents are actively replenishing not only the collection of their toys but also their wardrobe.

That is why the kid’s fashion industry is developing no less actively than adult fashion. When such a vast number of beautiful children’s trends appear in stores, mothers cannot bypass sites like The Trendy Toddlers without buying several new products for their child. Which clothing deserves the attention of little fashionistas in 2021, and what will kids wear in the coming seasons?

What Are the Must-haves?

Fashionable colors, beautiful prints, and original patterns on things — the whole style of clothes for children is confidently and dynamically developing from season to season. The must-have of kid’s fashion is the family look. It assumes almost identical sets of clothes or similar elements for mom and daughter, dad and son, or all family members as a whole. For the fashion-conscious family, these could be tshirts with patterns, designs, or prints boasting cooler and more mature styles than the twee designs you find at the supermarket. Distressed jeans and Converse All-Stars are another great way to make a statement.

Super ideas of the family look styles demonstrate magnificent thematic or festive sets of clothes, outerwear for the whole family, which cheer up not only children and parents but also everyone around.

Adult Looks

Many people associate children’s clothing with cartoon characters, children’s shades, carefree shapes, and styles. However, nowadays, outfits for babies look like adults’ but in smaller versions. Kid’s fashion will bring many bright shades to the stylish wardrobe, in particular:

  • coral,
  • blue,
  • yellow,
  • bright red,
  • mint,
  • black,
  • gray,
  • green shades.

Unisex Trends

At the same time, the boundaries of colors between things for boys and girls are erased. Fashion designers are increasingly offering unisex options. The tendency is the same as in the fashion of adults.

Natural Textiles are Always in Demand

Designers try to make things for children as natural as possible, although the modern world of fashion is unlikely to do without synthetics, even in children’s fashion. The most comfortable and stylish clothing options for children do not hinder their active movements.

Accessories

Today, fashionable clothes for children are not only a thoughtful combination of wardrobe elements but also correctly selected accessories, i.e., a purse, glasses, belt, hats, shoes, etc. You can use kids tennis shoes as well because they are very stylish. Also their midsole cushioning offer loads of comfort and support under your kids feet.

What Will Be in Trend in 2021?

Environmentally friendly, simple, and comfortable clothes for children in minimalist style solutions or casual and oversized style for little fashionistas are welcomed. Often, children’s clothing combines different styles, which also looks very interesting and unusual in sets. What else?

  • A lot of jersey, tulle, cotton, metallic fabrics, and textiles with sequins, velvet.
  • The color scheme for kids combined pastel shades and radically bright and impressive.
  • Popular prints include stripes, checks, floral and abstract, geometric.
  • Clothes with asymmetry, pleats, quilted things, ruffles, cutouts.

 

Follow the recent trends to know which outfits your little one will need for the upcoming seasons.

Netflix Unveils Trailer for ‘Surviving Death’

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Ricki Stern’s new docu-series Surviving Death, based on best-selling author and journalist Leslie Kean’s book, is a six episode series which explores questions that have been contemplated throughout time such as: What does it mean to die, and is death the end of our existence? 

With innovative research combined with first-hand accounts from those who have been close to or even experienced death, the series takes viewers on an extraordinary journey into the mysterious afterlife.

Surviving Death will be available on Netflix (U.K) from the 6th of January, 2021.

Watch the trailer for Surviving Death below.

Open Mike Eagle Pays Tribute to MF DOOM in New Freestyle: Watch

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Open Mike Eagle has shared a new freestyle in tribute to the late MF DOOM, whose death was announced on New Year’s Eve. Over a beat produced by Illingsworth, Eagle reflects on collaborating with DOOM (they joined forces on the Czarface and MF DOOM song ‘Phantoms’ as well as ‘Police Myself’, a track from OME’s New Negroes). Watch the freestyle, simply titled ‘for DOOM’, below.

“Got two songs with you, but only spoke to a go-between/ Was still proud as fuck to reach ground zero/ ’Cos who the fuck ever gets to rock with their heroes?” Open Mike Eagle raps.

According to his wife Jasmine, DOOM, passed away on October 31. Since the news of his death, tributes to the legendary rapper and producer have poured out across the internet. Tyler, the Creator, Questlove, Jay Electronica, El-P, Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats, Danny Brown, and more shared words of remembrance for DOOM.

Loretta Lynn Announces New Album ‘Still Woman Enough’

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Loretta Lynn has announced her 50th studio album, Still Woman Enough. It arrives on March 19 via Legacy. Below, watch the music video for single ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter (Recitation)’ and check out the album’s cover artwork and tracklist.

The 13-track LP includes new compositions as well as reinterpretations of songs from throughout Lynn’s catalog. A celebration of women in country music, Still Woman Enough also features appearances from Margo Price, Tanya Tucker, Reba McEntire, and Carrie Underwood.

“I am just so thankful to have some of my friends join me on my new album. We girl singers gotta stick together,” Loretta Lynn said in a statement. “It’s amazing how much has happened in the 50 years since ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ first came out and I’m extremely grateful to be given a part to play in the history of American music.”

Loretta Lynn’s previous studio album was 2018’s Wouldn’t It Be Great.

Still Woman Enough Cover Artwork:

Still Woman Enough Tracklist:

1. Still Woman Enough [ft. Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood]
2. Keep on the Sunny Side
3. Honky Tonk Girl
4. I Don’t Feel at Home Any More
5. Old Kentucky Home
6. Coal Miner’s Daughter Recitation
7. One’s on the Way [ft. Margo Price]
8. I Wanna Be Free
9. Where No One Stands Alone
10. I’ll Be All Smiles Tonight
11. I Saw the Light
12. My Love
13. You Ain’t Woman Enough [ft. Tanya Tucker]

Molly Burch Teams Up with Wild Nothing for New Song ‘Emotion’

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Jack Tatum of the dream-pop outfit Wild Nothing has collaborated with Austin-based musician Molly Burch on a new song called ‘Emotion’. Check it out below. 

Speaking about ‘Emotion’ in a statement, Molly Burch explained: “Working with Jack was a dream. It was a new experience co-writing with someone and he made it really comfortable for me. I knew I wanted to transition into more of a pop sound and production, and I had already been working on new music that reflected that. When it came to this co-write, I wanted to go even more pop than what I was working on. I sent Jack my demos and a playlist of strictly fun dance songs by artists like Dua Lipa, Ciara, and Mark Ronson. We were both down to just push it to that level. For me, the theme of the song is about feeling a spectrum of emotions, embracing that sensitivity, and using it as fuel to create something positive. “Emotion” is a celebration of being alive.” 

In addition to ‘Emotion’, Burch has also announced a 7″ featuring a cover of Ariana Grande’s ‘needy’, out January 15 via Captured Tracks. Following her first two albums, 2017’s Please Be Mine and 2018’s First Flower, Burch released a holiday album titled The Molly Burch Christmas Album in 2019.

Listen to Madlib and Four Tet’s New Single ‘Hopprock’

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Madlib has shared a new single called ‘Hopprock’. Following their recent collaborative track ‘Road of the Lonely Ones’, the new song was edited, arranged, and mastered by Four Tet’s Kieran Hebden. Check it out below.

This month, Madlib is set to release a new album called Sound Ancestors through his Madlib Invazion label. “He is always making loads of music in all sorts of styles and I was listening to some of his new beats and studio sessions when I had the idea that it would be great to hear some of these ideas made into a Madlib solo album,” Four Tet said of the album’s creation. “Not made into beats for vocalists to use but instead arranged into tracks that could all flow together in an album designed to be listened to start to finish. I put this concept to him when we were hanging out eating some nice food one day and we decided to work on this together with him sending me tracks, loops, ideas and experiments that I would arrange, edit, manipulate and combine. I was sent hundreds of pieces of music over a couple of years stretch and during that time I put together this album with all the parts that fitted with my vision.”

Red Forest by Florian Delalee

Florian Delalee, a photographer currently based out of Shanghai, China, unveiled a stunning aerial photography series titled Red Forest. The magnificent series features autumn scenes in Anhui, where redwood trees stand out against the calm waters of the Qinglongwan Reservoir.

Find more work by Florian Delalee here.

Who are the best-dressed teams in the NBA?

In recent years, we have seen the players in the NBA take a fashion stance. High-profile sneaker distributors in Nike and Adidas, as well as luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior, are finding ways to work together collaboratively to make the most stylish product on the planet. Fans love to see the rare and vintage styles bA tip-off. Why do you think the cameras always follow the players into the tunnels? That’s because to some seeing what LeBron James is wearing is more important than the flashy dunk. 

We have seen the NBA fashion model evolve. Walt Frazier wore suits in the ‘70s. Magic Johnson wore fur coats in the ‘80s. Dennis Rodman dyed his hair and wore the most eye-popping gear that sometimes made you scratch your head at times during the ‘90s. In today’s league, Stephen Curry and Russell Westbrook are always trying to show off their clothes. However, which team, or members, owns the best fashion statement?

Boston Celtics

Not only are the Celtics a title contender among online sports betting applications, but they also possess some of the best threads too. Jayson Tatum, Kemba Walker, and Tristan Thompson know how to create an ensemble. For Tatum, he has a deal with the Jordan Brand, which has placed him with the best Air Jordans we have ever seen. 

Tatum is also pretty loyal to brands that we haven’t seen before, such as Do Not Disturb and Believe in Yourself. As for Walker, he is known for his colorful trench coats. Thompson is known for brands such as Chrome Hearts, Gucci, and Prada. 

Los Angeles Lakers

While many wanted LeBron to bring a Lakers championship to town, the rest of the fan club wants to see what he is wearing before the game. James has a deal with Nike, but he is pretty good about mixing up streetwear and luxury items. Just Don, Better Gift Shop, and RRL are just a few brands that stick out. He has been engulfed in taking a stand against social justice, so some of his clothes feature Black Lives Matter references. 

As for others,  Kyle Kuzma mixes articles like Fear of God and Rhude. Kuzma is good friends with designer Rhuigi Villasenor. Dennis Schroder wraps up the team’s fashion line, who is known for sticking out with his bright clothes. An honorable mention goes out to Anthony Davis and Jared Dudler, who both own a collection of sneakers. 

Phoenix Suns

When the Suns traded for Chris Paul, their odds to win the NBA championship went up, but their spot in the fashion rankings also surged. Paul is widely known for looking good before games. Paul has a strong look in a blazer, but he also will switch to a T-shirt with sneakers. 

His teammate Devin Booker goes for what it released the latest. Booker has been seen wearing hyped-up street clothes like OVO x Murakami or CPFM x Nike hockey jerseys. Jae Crowder also has to be mentioned for his niche rocking luxury labels as well. 

4 New Year Resolutions For Musicians

Blink and you’ll miss it. Yes, the New Year has arrived, so now is the time to make promises you might never keep! Only joking. Resolutions are fantastic tools because they encourage you to be better, which is always a healthy thing.

For musicians, 2021 is the perfect opportunity to take your musical prowess to the next level. After all, setting goals and targets will propel you from a casual player into a semi-professional and professional player. Yes, creating goals can be challenging, yet it doesn’t have to be with the following advice.

Here are four targets you should attempt to hit this year.

Create A Practice Routine

To practice playing an instrument should be the easiest thing in the world. You pick it up, play, and don’t stop until you feel like stopping. Sadly, practicing is not as straightforward as it appears, not when life gets in the way and prevents you from investing the necessary time into your hobby. As well as establishing a routine, you should set out how long you plan on playing each day or week, too. Then, you’ll have a framework you can refer to that highlights your progress.

Start Taking Lessons

If you don’t think you have the time to practice, or you lack the motivation, there are other ways to fine-tune your musical skills. The best option is to take lessons again as you can benefit from a formal class with a professional instructor. Many musicians need a push in the right direction since doing everything from home gets samey. With a teacher, you can pick their brains, ask for advice, and fix problems before they escalate out of control. Plus, it’s a smart and more exciting way of boosting your motor skills and knowledge of music as you have another person to bounce off.

Compose & Record Music

Copying music is a good place to start as it gets you in the groove. However, it’s only a beginning point. If you want to go to the next phase, it’s essential to compose and record original songs because the composition is what sets the weak from the strong. As a songwriter and musician, you can curate music for yourself or others and use songs to make money. All you have to do is run Garageband on Windows and you can kick start the process. Songwriting is a type of therapy. You’ll love the sensation when you play a melody you have created.

Perform

Lastly, it’s time to leave the house and perform. Only by performing on stage, in front of people, do you hone your skills. And, this doesn’t only mean your ability to play an instrument and sing. It also includes how you deal with a crowd and create a fluid set that flows from the first song to the last. Covid makes performing in public tough, although you can busk on the street, while Zoom and Microsoft Teams are excellent programs for aspiring musicians to spread the word.

Are you a musician? What are your New Year resolutions?

Children of Bodom Frontman Alexi Laiho Dead at 41

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Alexi Laiho, longtime frontman for the Finnish metal outfit Children of Bodom, has died at the age of 41. The acclaimed guitarist passed away last week at his home in Helsinki, Finland, after suffering from “long-term health issues,” according to a statement from his label, Napalm Records.

“We are crushed by the sudden passing of our dear friend and band member,” the surviving members of Bodom After Midnight – a band he formed with Daniel Freyberg, Mitja Toivonen, and Waltteri Väyrynen after Children of Bodom disbanded in 2019 – wrote. “Words cannot describe this shock and the profound sadness that we feel.”

Born in Espoo, Finland, in 1979, Laiho grew up in a musical household; his dad played piano and organ, while his mother played flute and sang in a choir. Laiho’s first instrument was the violin, but he was eventually drawn to the guitar, and he credits his sister for introducing him to the world of heavy metal. He formed the group Inearth as a teenager, before the group changed its name to Children of Bodom in 1997. They released a series of successful albums, beginning with their 1997 debut Something Wild and including the critically acclaimed LPs HatebreederFollow the Reaper, and Hate Crew Deathroll. The group’s most recent album was 2019’s Hexed.

In addition to Children of Bodom, Laiho also played in Sinergy, Warmen, Kylähullut, and the Local Band. Prior to his death, Bodom After Midnight recorded three songs and a video that will be released posthumously, according to their publicist.

Laiha’s three longtime Children of Bodom bandmates — Jaska Raatikainen, Henkka T. Blacksmith, and Janne Wirman — published a statement via Facebook: “More than 25 years of friendship. We lost a brother. The world lost a phenomenal song writer and one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Memories and Alexi’s music will live forever. Our thoughts are with Alexi’s family during this difficult time.”

Laiho’s wife, Kelli Wright-Laiho, wrote in a statement: “Alexi was the most loving and magnificent husband and father. Our hearts are eternally broken.”