Erin and I headed to PacSun’s Summer Solstice Beach Ballyhoo this past weekend for MySpace Fashion, and to celebrate the brands that make a SoCal summer and included performances by AWOLNATION, Bad Rabbits, As Tall As Lions, Yelawolf, Ra Ra Riot, Circa Survive, Hey Champ, Eye Alaska, Neon Trees, Steel Train, and Matt and Kim. Oh, and of course, Mr. Hotlanta himself, B.o.B who has 2 of the top Billboard songs in the nation right now with “Nothin on You,” featuring Bruno Mars and “Airplanes,” with Hayley Williams of Paramore.
“Nothin’ on You”

“Airplanes”

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I was the photographer/videographer and it was interesting to see the crowd from the Artist’s POV. I’m so used to being in a crappy row at concerts, so this was a good change.

Did you know B.o.B can also rock a guitar and piano?

And what girlatastartup entry would be complete without interviews where I go to up random people and ask them questions?
“SoCal Street Style for MySpace Fashion”

No matter how jaded you are by life’s hardships, there are certain songs that pierce your heart and cause even the most hardest heart to be softened. This is one of those songs. “Lift me up,” by Christina Aguilera is such a beautiful song and she sang it most memorably during the Haiti Relief telethon. This girl has got some serious pipes…don’t you agree? For your enjoyment, I’ve added the lyrics to this beautiful and inspirational song.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve experienced much life struggle and these lyrics cannot be more true. You know?

Lift Me Up

So the pain begins
As the music fades
And I’m left here with
With more than I can take

If you lift me up
Just get me through this night
I know I’ll rest tomorrow
And I’ll be strong enough to try

When the static clears
And all is said and done
I will realize
That we all need someone

If you lift me up
Just get me through this night
I know I’ll rest tomorrow
And I’ll be strong enough to try

So when you see me crashing
And there’s nowhere left to fall
Will you lift me even higher
To rise above this all

If you lift me up
Said if you lift me up

Whoo-yeah, ahhh-yeah (repeat x2)

Said if you lift me up
Will you lift me higher

When you see me crashing
And theres nowhere left to fall
Will you lift me even higher
To rise above this all

If you lift me up
Said if you lift me up
If you lift me up
Just get me through this nigh

I covered the Haus of Shimmer event last night here in Hollywood and felt out of place without 10 inch heels and loads of glitter makeup. I did take a pic with Hello Kitty though. Totally obligatory..way Asian. LOL. Yes, this is not related to Karaoke, but thought it was a fun detour.