This weekend is full of Halloween activites for us, from Los Angeles’ Tim Burton party at the LACMA to celebrating...
  • October 28, 2011

    How Friends of Kanon Get Into the Halloween Spirit

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    This weekend is full of Halloween activites for us, from Los Angeles’ Tim Burton party at the LACMA to celebrating with LoveCat magazine in New York. We can’t think of anything better than a weekend full of costumes, cocktails, and copious amounts of spooky fun. We know we’re not alone when it comes to a good time, so we asked a few of our favorite FOKs to give us the scoop on their Halloween plans...and the memories from the holiday that still haunt them to this day. From amazing costumes past and present to childhood traditions, read on to see what gets them in the spirit.

    Krystal Simpson (See above) 

    1. Which places in LA throw the best Halloween parties?

    Anywhere in West Hollywood, but I feel like that applies to all fun holiday celebration situations. But no matter where you are geographically, Halloween is always best spent in costume with good friends and strong drinks.

    2. What do you plan on dressing up as this year?

    Freddie Mercury, circa 1986. I feel like I've been waiting a lifetime to dress up as Freddie! I've been holding out for the right yellow jacket. 

    3. Do you have any embarrassing Halloween costumes from the past?

    If your costume is not embarrassing, then it's no good! I think my favorite one from the past is between Keith Richards and Michael Jackson; it's really fun to dress up as a boy.

     

    CONTINUE READING HOW FRIENDS OF KANON GET INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT.

  • August 24, 2011

    The Best Cali Hotspots: FOK Edition

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    Los Angeles and the areas surrounding it are quite widespread, so we often ask for recommendations to ensure we have the most fun possible without driving around aimlessly on the 405. Who better to ask about Los Angeles hotspots and favorites than our very own FOKs who live there? Stylish, witty, and in-the-know? Those would be our FOKs, for sure. From hidden beaches, to vegetarian-friendly restaurants and the best views, our FOKs have got you covered the next time you want to explore the Southern Cal area. Check out the recommendations below – no need to thank us later. Enjoy!

    Krystal Simpson (see above):

    Kanon:     What's your favorite beach in California?

    Krystal:     My favorite beaches are up North in Santa Cruz, CA. It's a slower pace there, and a million less people. I try to only stay in LA when I work, the rest of the time I like to hide out elsewhere.

    Kanon:     For someone visiting LA for the first time, what restaurant must they absolutely try?

    Krystal:     Veggie Grill! I'm obsessed; we go at least three times a week!

    Kanon:     Do you have a go-to watering hole?

    Krystal:     I love Cha Cha's in Silverlake – they have a photo booth, and always have the best food trucks parked outside. Ten pound burrito at last call, yes please.

    CONTINUE READING THE BEST CALI HOTSPOTS: FOK EDITION.

  • July 1, 2011

    Happy 4th of July: FOK Edition

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                                                Krystal Simpson

    With Fourth of July just around the corner, we’re officially in vacation mode (sorry Friday afternoon work, it’s just not going to happen). We’re kindly reminded of what America stands for this weekend–life, liberty, and the pursuit of a fantastic cocktail. But we’re Swedish, so what do we know?

    Since it’s the perfect opportunity to get away, we’re doing just that and heading out East. We’ll be sipping on cocktails in Montauk all weekend with some very important FOKs. (And FYI-you should come hang out with us at Shark Attack Soundz Saturday night!) One of our favorite parts about the ultimate summer holiday weekend is finding out what our FOKs are up to–because if it’s something fun, we’re totally inviting ourselves. 

    Take a peek at what some of our beloved Friends of Kanon have planned in celebration of the country’s independence. And make sure to enjoy the weather and cocktails. Happy Fourth! 

    Krystal Simpson of What Is Reality Anyway
    "My best friends and I rented a beach house for a 4th of July long-weekend mini-vacation, and we're going to relax with our feet in the sand, barbeque, and watch the fireworks over the bay."

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    "I'm spending July 4th in India with my beloved boyfriend. It's our first year anniversary and thought we'd go somewhere mystic and exotic. I love going to a place different than my usual environment to be inspired."

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    Alexander Klein
    "I wish I had tales of sexual exoticism, but in truth my summer holidays revolve around reading books, swimming, and drinking an evil beverage or two."

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    Leandra Medine     of The Man Repeller
    "I plan to spend the holiday on the beach in Southampton wearing stars and stripes. Lots of stars and stripes."

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    Peter Miszuk
    "So on July 2nd, I am DJing a party for anyone stuck in the city still on Saturday at Madame Wong's. Then Sunday I am driving to MTK to camp in a friend's backyard–as I have been wanting to go camping forever, and this is sort of like camping-lite. Then I will spend my 4th at SL East." 

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    Laura Taylor
    "I'll be spending a rather unpatriotic July 4th in London. But I'll be singing our National Anthem over my plate of fish 'n' chips, I swear!"

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    Erica Chan Coffman and Lauren Kolodny of Honestly WTF
    Erica: "I'm off to my family's ranch for the weekend, where I'll be jumping off rocks into the clear waters of the Yuba River, swimming, and soaking up the sun!"

    Lauren: "You'll find me right outside my front door at the beach and teaching my bulldog how to skateboard!" 

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  • June 27, 2011

    Midsummer Lovin' in LA

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    Jeremy Scott, Rosson Crow, and Eli Roth

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    The best thing about being a vodka is that we can be EVERYWHERE at once. And why wouldn’t we want to be wherever anyone is craving a refreshing organic cocktail? The best part about Midsummer (let us count the ways), is that we were able to have a great time not only in New York this year, but across the country in LA too. Yes, we're taking our favorite Swedish holiday bi-coastal. It’s really only a matter of time before we take over the world.

    Because we’re such responsible drinkers (always eat before you drink!), we held a lunch at the Sunset Marquis with friends and FOKs of the California variety. We were joined by an eclectic, standout crowd– people like designer and FOK Jeremy Scott, Krystal Simpson, actor and director Eli Roth, blogger Geri Hirsch and one of our favorite music bloggers Diana Miller, who tweeted, “I love summertime, day-parties, music and vodka”–all we can say is, you’re not alone, Diana.

    The girls from Honestly WTF, Erica and Lauren, even got us into the DIY spirit with some amazing flower crowns– one of our favorite Midsummer traditions (you can make one for yourself, here). California girls with wild flowers in their hair? Pretty much a dream come true.

    All in all, our Midsummer LA party was a new milestone for us. But don't take our word for it. Take a look at our photos from the luncheon above– don’t you wish Midsummer happened every weekend? Sigh.

    All photos by Nathaniel Wood. To view the rest of the photos from the night, check out our Facebook album.

  • June 3, 2011

    SHFT.com Celebrates Two Webbys!

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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:


    CONTINUE READING SHFT.COM CELEBRATES TWO WEBBYS!.

    Krystal

    FÖK: Krystal Simpson

    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,... more

  • June 1, 2011

    Krystal Simpson and Lykke Li Rock On

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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.

    CONTINUE READING KRYSTAL SIMPSON AND LYKKE LI ROCK ON.

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    FÖK: Krystal Simpson

    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,... more

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