Songbird, Sia has released her first single ‘Chandelier’ ; the first single the Australian singer has released in over four years. A lot of persons are saying she sounds like Rihanna and she even said she thought of her when she was writing it.
This is true to some extent but we think she sounds absolutely beautiful. Such a freeing song! Take a listen!
This one’s Abstract Approved.
HAPPY SUNDAY ABSTRACT LOVERS 🙂
Today we celebrate all women worldwide and the theme for this year focuses on inspiring change and on ‘advancement for all women everywhere in every way’.
As we celebrate the social, political and economic achievements of women, Abstract Square will like to dedicate a few songs to all the strong and brave women worldwide.
***Flawless – Beyonce (ft. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie)
Run The World – Beyonce
Strength Of A Woman – Shaggy
This Woman’s Work – Maxwell
I’m Every Woman – Chaka Kan
Girl On Fire (Inferno Version) – Alicia Keys (ft. Nicki Minaj)
Superwoman – Alicia Keys
Women. Celebrate YOU.
PS. If you have any songs you’d like to add to this playlist, you can always leave in comments 🙂Â
The Chanel catwalk yesterday looked like a huge grocery store – designer Karl Lagerfeld underlines the limited life a collection has, just like the food we find on shelves, so, he went parading his Fall/Winter 2014 collection down the supermarket aisles.The attention to details when styling the show was very important – shelves were stacked with everything from washing powder to chainsaws and baskets with groceries, all Chanel signed of course. The baskets for products, made of Chanel’s characteristic chain with leather, explained most clearly the theme of the collection presented at the Grand Palais. Before you the top sixteen bags from the show, from the classic Chanel model and its variations – successful Le Boy – to brand new models.
Chanel Handbags from A/W 2014.15 Show
Chanel Handbags from A/W 2014.15 Show
Chanel Handbags from A/W 2014.15 Show
Chanel Handbags from A/W 2014.15 Show
Chanel Handbags from A/W 2014.15 Show
Chanel Handbags…
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Shout-out to Lindsey Klutch on Pinterest, who led us to this amazing idea on Snappy Pixels.
If you say you have never had a cords organisation issue, then you’re lying! But fear not! We have found a SOLUTION!
Voila!! All you need are old tissue rolls and decoration of your choice and you’re good to go!
Can’t believe we didn’t think of this before! For more even more fun, check out these simple DIY life hacks.
With all the eccentric, bold and even weird hairstyles that are coming out this year as the fashion and style industry grows, there are  always certain hairstyles that any woman (and the man) can rely on that WILL NEVER become passé.
Photo Credit – Toby Canham/Getty Images
The BOB – Probably the most popular hairstyle to date (in our opinion) and it never gets stale. We could be wrong but people sure do love this one. There’s so many ways that you can play up the bob, it’s simply amazing such a hairstyle is so versatile.
The LOB – Yes this means a  longer bob (see what they did there) haha
You can’t go wrong with a lob and for many who worry that one day you may not feel like letting your hair down, the lob is just for you, as opposed to the bob which can sometimes be very short. All you need is a hair clip or two and you are rocking another hairstyle.
The PIXIE CUT – Want to feel sexy or just be daring for once? The pixie cut is just right. A pixie cut is indeed a cute hairstyle but be warned – If not done properly, it won’t look right. Also, it takes a lot of care and not for those who are lazy or just can’t find the time.
The BUN – Buns are a girl’s best friend. You can make a messy bun or you make a perfect bun. Either way, a bun can be fitting for any occasion, whether it be a dinner, or a night out with friends or a girl’s day out shopping.
… Men we haven’t forgotten you either. Three hairstyles that are absolutely sexy (to us, at least) are the undercut, the spiky hair and the Faux-Hawk.
The UNDERCUT – Many male (and female) celebs sport this one and we guess you can call it a trend. But to us it will never become primitive. The low sides are absolutely appealing to the eye and we must say – SUPER SEXY!
The SPIKY HAIR – Now, everything doesn’t have to be all neat and fancy and this is where the spiky hair comes in. Sometimes all it takes is some gel and a comb and you’re good to go. For others, it might mean a haircut but nevertheless, this is a look that can fit most, if not all, so give it a try.
AND The FAUX-HAWK – We say faux-hawk and not mohawk because the mohawk can get a little scary sometimes. With a faux-hawk, it looks a little bit more sophisticated and it fits just about every face shape out there.
Photo Credit – fashionandhairstyles.com
Today we were feeling a little inspirational and decided why not give our readers something beautiful to look at. Photography is dear to our hearts and whenever possible we give props where props are due and it the belief of Abstract Square that we must support our fellow artists (whether it be music, design, arts, etc)
We came upon a photo, thanks to Pinterest (hence the #PinTuesday tag lol) and WE HAD TO SHARE!
Shout-out to Kyle May who is responsible for capturing such amazing detail! Check out his Flickr profile to see more of his work!
Photo Credit: Kyle May
Last Thursday, The Abstract Team got a chance to be a part of the audience to watch the showcase called ‘Release’ put on by the performing arts company, QUILT at the Phillip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts (UWI, Jamaica).
The aim of the show was to raise funds as they were selected to represent Jamaica in Manchester, England at “Contacting the World”, an international theatre exchange project for young people involving young companies from around the globe this summer. They were one of six fortunate companies to be invited.
The show was all about the application of SOUND. LIGHT. WORDS. PASSION. and ART. to “Release” their creative energies.
Rayon, McLean, Artistic Director of the company says
I don’t believe in thinking outside the box; I never created one in the first place, so I don’t need to find my way out
and this was very distinct in the entire show.
The group raised the bar for performing companies around the world as they entertained a small audience on the university campus.. The show featured 7 pieces, ranging from singing to dancing to acting; some even incorporating all three.
We speak for all in attendance when we say that the show was well put together and they deserve all the success that comes their way. Immaculate production and many talented people!
Sponsorship was provided by local Production Company, Factory75
Check out the ‘Release’ Promo below and to see more photos go here.
– Photos belong to  STUSH
They say time is of the essence and what better way to keep up than with a snazzy dazzle timepiece on your wrists! A great number of men and women everywhere (including us here at Abstract Square) will always consider the watch an IMPORTANT aspect in one’s wardrobe. Not only does it show off your unique style but it shows that you have respect for your time and the time of others.
In this post we will feature 6 watches, from the many collections released this year, that have caught our attention!*
1. Calibre De Cartier Diver Watch
The Calibre de Cartier Diver watch is an authentic diving instrument. A powerful accurate watch with water-resistance to 300 meters, rubber strap, maximum-precision unidirectional turning bezel coated with ADLC and time-control displays in Super-LumiNova®. Powered by a 1904 MC movement, it combines the strict technical requirements of ISO 6425 and the striking design of the Calibre de Cartier watch.
(Photo & Description – Cartier)
2.  MountBlanc Timewalker Extreme Chronograph DLC
According  to the  Watch Insider, Montblanc kicked off the second decade of this iconographic watch line with the presentation of the new TimeWalker Extreme Chronograph DLC. The colour of the diamond-like carbon coating is described as “Black 4”, which stands for “very black”.Â
The acronym DLC (= diamond-like carbon) means that the toughness of the stainless steel case’s surface has been increased to the utmost. Minuscule glass spherules are blasted under high pressure to give the steel a microscopic texture to which the DLC-coating can almost inseparably adhere, thus producing a fine matte finish on the surface. The same process is used on the other stainless steel components: i.e. the readily grasped crown, the chronograph’s buttons, the midnight-black pronged buckle, and the screwed back with its pane of sapphire crystal.
(Photo – Perpetuelle)
3. Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre Unique Travel Time
This is the first watch to combine user-friendly access to the world’s time zones with flexible setting of the time in the destination zone to the nearest minute. This timepiece capitalises on the “Dual Wing” concept, thus avoiding any loss of precision. It displays the reference time together with the time in a second time zone, indicated digitally thanks to a jumping hour disc with the minutes indicated by a hand.
A globe at 6 o’clock shows the time zones of the planet with a subtle day/night indicator. Its sapphire crystal case-back reveals the exceptional decoration on the movement. Unique Qualities include the back of the Duomètre Unique Travel Time watch features engraved names of cities corresponding to 24 time zones and there’s a map of the world on a delicately grained dial.
(Photo & Description –Â Jaeger-LeCoultre)
4. Michael Kors Double-Wrap Leather Strap Watch
This Double-Wrap Leather Watch has a golden stainless steel round case as well as brushed golden chronograph dial with golden time stops. The case size: 42mm. Water-resistant is up to 5 ATM.
(Photo & Description – Polyvore)
5. Panerai Radiomir 1940 Chronograph Platino
MOVEMENT – Hand-wound mechanical, exclusive Panerai OP XXV calibre, 12Âľ lignes, 22 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 18,000 alternations/hour. Incabloc® anti-shock device. Swan’s neck regulator. Power reserve 55 hours. CĂ´tes de Genève decoration on the bridges.
FUNCTIONS – Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph with two counters, tachymeter scale.
CASE – Diameter 45 mm, polished platinum. Screw-down winding crown personalised OP. Polished platinum buttons for the chronograph functions at 2 and 4 o’clock.
WATER-RESISTANCE –Â Â 5 bar (50 metres).
STRAP – PANERAI personalised alligator strap and 18 ct. polished white gold adjustable buckle.
(Photo & Description – Panerai)
6. Dolce & Gabbana DG7 STEEL
Functions
Hour and minute hands
Case
Material: 316L steel
Dimensions: 34 mm case diameter
Glass: convex “sapphire” crystal
Crown: screw-in set with a natural ruby
Dial
Colour: glossy white
Indexes: nikel
Hands: Photoluminescent stick-shaped
Movement
Electronic quartz movement powered by a 3 years life battery.
Caliber: ETA E01.001 Swiss Made
Number of rubies: 3
Strap: White Alligator
Clasp: 316L steel ardillon buckle
Water resistance: 3BAR/3ATM
(Photo & Description – Dolce & Gabbana)
*This list is not to be mistaken for a “Best Of” list but rather the personal opinion of the Abstract team and our unique tastes!
It isn’t a secret that many of us look around our home on a daily basis and sigh at the disaster that has become our furniture! We long for more vibrant colours in our homes and just a little more creative to keep us going.
Have no fear! This week’s pin looks at DIY Furniture Makeovers and they’re quite simple (although you just may need a helping hand or two)
Shout-out to Kathy for this awesome link to the Babble page where the article originated from. There were actually 10 paint makeovers mentioned but we chose our FAVE! And you will see why it’s a fave!
A beauty, right? This particular paint job was done by Destiny from A Place Like Us and she has blessed us with a step-by-step guide on how she got it done with her guest post on Infarrantly Creative. We have quoted below!
 Supplies:
Sander
Various grits of sandpaper
Extra Rags
Primer
Beautiful Paint Color (Coral Gables by Benjamin Moore)
Polyurethane (Optional)
Paint Sprayer or Rollers
Pulls
First take your dresser and give it a light sanding with a fine-medium grit sandpaper. You want to take any shine off or any imperfections you might see. After that wipe it down with a dry cloth or tack cloth to remove any sand.
Next, use a really good primer. This is important because you want your paint to stay put and not smear or chip away. I always use KILZ oil-based primer in a can for furniture redos. Just make sure you give it a real good shake before you spray it on, other wise when you spray you are going to get a rough texture.
Give it one good coat, two if you want to be an over achieverÂ
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After it has dried overnight or a few hours sand it again, very lightly with a fine grit sandpaper. Take your towel and give it a good wipe down to remove any debris.
For the next step I suggest you use a sprayer, because it will give you a pretty finish! But you can definitely use a sponge rollers to paint it by hand. I don’t like using brushes because of the marks. I found that sponge rollers are the next best thing if you haven’t gotten yourself a fancy sprayer.
TIP:For a pretty finish move your gun back and fourth, and follow through from edge to edge. Never stop in the middle of a piece because it might give you some drips!
At this point you can spray it with a clear coat of polyurethane for extra protection. Let it dry for a couple of day before you attach any hardware.
Thanks Destiny for this tutorial!
You can check out the rest of this article to see other cool and yummy (yes we said yummy) furniture paint jobs! Maybe you feel inspired and start your very own makeover! Please to send us pics when you do!!
P.SÂ Be sure to go check out Destiny’s blog! She really has some good posts! Show her some love!
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