FÖK: Krystal Simpson

Krystal

Krystal Simpson is a writer, DJ, and bi-coastal fashion plate whose website, What Is Reality Anyway?, is a must-read. You may recognize her from MTV’s series I'm From Rolling Stone, or her appearances in Elle, Nylon, Purple Diary, and Women’s Wear Daily (just to name a few). She’s also designed in collaboration with brands like Coach and has her own unique personal style. She's officially our new favorite person to hang with in LA. 

FÖK posts by Krystal Simpson

  • June 3, 2011

    SHFT.com Celebrates Two Webbys!

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    Krystal Simpson and Adrian Grenier

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    You’d think we were racking up major airline points this week with all the events we have going on both coasts. Yes, we are EVERYWHERE. Magical, right? We had such a great time with Krystal Simpson at Lykke Li's concert earlier in the week that she came along with us to celebrate our favorite new website, SHFT.com's, Webby Award wins last night. A house in the Hollywood hills, a pool overlooking the view (KANONballs anyone?), a strong cocktail in hand, and wing-woman Krystal by our side– what more could a vodka ask for? Krystal shares her night hitting the Hollywood scene with us. California love, indeed. Here's what she had to say:


    Last night we had the pleasure of attending a party to celebrate SHFT's double Webby Award win at a gorgeous house in Hollywood. The eco-conscious company was founded by actor (and all-around nice guy) Adrian Grenier and producer Peter Glatzer, who later joined forces with design pro Lauren Gropper to form a new media platform with the goal to infuse ideas of sustainability into pop culture. I'll toast my Kanon Organic Vodka drink to that! Ferra by Lionheart performed a special set overlooking the Los Angeles skyline while guests sipped Kanon cocktails and dined on a variety of delightful treats. Ana Calderon was behind the wheels of steel spinning a variety of tunes to keep the party going. We spent the last part of the night on the roof sinking our feet into the AstroTurf and taking in the view of the city–a perfect summer kick-off. 

    Photos by Aaron Gonzalez.

  • June 1, 2011

    Krystal Simpson and Lykke Li Rock On

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    Krystal Simpson and Lykke Li

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    While we love frequenting the West Coast, it’s not often we get to head out there, so when we do, we make sure it’s for a really good reason (see: Coachella). What brought us out here this week is none other than our favorite Swedish singer and FOK Lykke Li (told you it was a good reason). When we heard she was performing at the Wiltern Theater, we jumped at the chance to celebrate another fantastic show with her, and maybe even see if we could turn her last music video into a reality (see: shots of Kanon). We turned to one of our favorite bloggers, Krystal Simpson of What is Reality Anyway to give us a different perspective on the show from what we saw in New York. Known for her killer Penny Lane style, we knew she’d give us an appropriately rock ‘n' roll take on the night.

    Here’s what Krystal had to say about her night with Lykke and Kanon as the Swedes took over LA:

    Last night's sold out Lykke Li concert at The Witern in LA was packed with fans dancing on their tiptoes to see their favorite Swedish singer. They waited patiently through the opener Grimes, a one-woman act who only needed a synthesizer and her microphone to wow the crowd. When Grimes left the stage, the energy went into high gear, and a patient silence fell over the crowd. After a nearly five-minute long intro of smoke and strobes highlighting the long black sheets of fabric pillars that hung around the stage, the band started to appear from behind the cloud to unbridled screams. Lykke Li glided onto the stage in an all-black ensemble, very much the eye of the tornado, and opened with "Jerome" from her new album Wounded Rhymes. She followed with "I'm Good, I'm Gone" off her first album that had everyone in the theater dancing in unison.

    Lykke played all her fan-favorites, and even a slew of covers including The Big Pink's "Velvet," The Knife's "Silent Shout," and Kleerup's "Until We Bleed," all of which was followed by an encore of her song "Youth Knows No Pain" that shook the walls of the historic theater. After the show we went over to Bar Marmont for the after-party featuring a list of delicious Kanon Vodka drinks, and got a chance to hang out with Lykke Li herself; still full of energy after her epic LA concert. Thanks to Kanon Vodka and Lykke Li for a wonderful night.

     

    Photos by Aaron Gonzalez. 

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