MAG: THE XX CHAINED

A second preview to The xx's highly anticipated second album "Coexist" has been unveiled. The new track "Chained" is presented with similar tranquil visuals to "Angels", and sounds further promising as we patiently await the LP's arrival on September 11. Eek.

MAG: MANUFACTURING SUPER

SuperRetroFuture are a go-to brand when it comes to quality eyewear, and here they give us a glimpse into how Super sunglasses are put together. Some of the shots of the factories and studios that they use are stunning! Have a watch...

BLOG: ASOBI BY YASUTOKI KARIYA

Inspired by Newton's Cradle, Japanese art student Yasutoki Kariya created this absolutely beautiful installation of moving light bulbs. A tool originally designed to prove and demonstrate the conservation of momentum and energy, this revisualisation with the use of computer programming is quite a stunning, powerful yet peaceful art form that is totally mesmerising.

MAG: NIKE x LIBERTY PART II PEPPER COLLECTION

Liberty London and Nike dropped their second batch of summer releases this week and I do like it. It features the Pepper graphic in two colourways across various sneaker silhouettes, my favourite being these Free Run +2s. I'm not quite sure if these are unisex or what, but I would love to rock a pair.

MAG: ELLIE GOULDING HALCYON PREVIEW

Ellie Goudling's long-awaited 2nd album "Halcyon". Set to be released September 30, including that epic cover of Active Child. I'm SO fucking excited!!

DIARY: STILL BUSY

Oh look, it's been two weeks since my excuse Diary entry. During which time I have turned a year older too. Ha.

Just a few more volunteering shifts to go, as the Olympic Games draws to its final stages. It's been an amazing event thus far, I've been extremely proud to be British. And Chinese. And Japanese... Some absolutely incredible achievements throughout, I've loved it.

DIARY: BUSY

I knew my summer was going to be busy, my schedule packed every day. And indeed, it's all kicked off in this past week or two. Right now I'm volunteering daily as a London 2012 Olympic Games Maker at the Rowing Village in Egham, on which I'll blog more about when I get the time. Every hour I have spare needs to go into sleep, not blogging.

This week, I was away for 4 days with JFC on our Countryside Sleepover, camping under the stars with 26 of our boys. Of course it was tiring (draining in fact) but I had the most amazing time, sharing some truly memorable moments with the kids, it was touching. I literally missed them the minute I got back home. More to blog later. Oh and we also have a special event lined up this weekend with Japanese organisation Arigato, which I will divulge more about later also. Forgive me for everything is later. But these words alone are too much right now, I need my bed.

And finally, I'm planning to go watch The Dark Knight Rises this weekend as well. Finally. I absolutely cannot wait.

MAG: LANA DEL REY SUMMERTIME SADNESS VIDEO

As I keep to my recent trend of blog entries regarding Music, Lana Del Rey keeps to hers of releasing vintage styled, old-film shot videos for tracks from her brilliant debut album. This time it's "Summertime Sadness" which gets the visuals, one of my favourite songs and one that she's been killing at her various performances this summer. As always, she looks gorgeous and I love the multitude of footage compiled to tell the story.

MAG: THE XX NEW SINGLE ANGELS

The xx have been unveiling bits of new material at their gigs this summer, but this is the first official release from their upcoming second album "Coexist" since its announcement. And for that I am very excited. This will be the first single off the album, "Angels" it's called, and it's a free download when preordering the album. It has strong hints of Beach House, but that typically familiar guitar and minimalist vocals resonate a unique warmth, which the world fell in love with when they debuted, and it's true, The xx are back. Absolutely beautiful.

BLOG: CHANNEL 4 PARALYMPICS TRAILER

From: Creative Review

Channel 4 premiered the trailer for their Paralympics coverage, and simply put it is excellent.

Its message is so on point, both in terms of the Games itself and as a piece of advertisement in enticing viewers to hold interest. Cut to the music by Public Enemy (which has repercussions of not permitting YouTube embedding) the 90 second video is inspiring, thought-provoking and powerful. Meet The Superhumans, it's entitled. And you really must watch it.

MAG: BRITISH REMAINS FIRST CREEPER

From: Selectism

Looking absolutely gorgeous are two new colours for the Creepers by London brand British Remains. Both made of 100% suede leather and crepe rubber soles, the grey and white versions are now available for these beautiful creepers.

MAG: ELLIE GOULDING HANGING ON VIDEO

Ellie Goulding released her new track with Tinie Tempah earlier this week, covering Active Child's "Hanging On". Now we've been treated to the accompanying video, so enjoy.

BLOG: VICTATE SUMMER '12

From: Victate

Victate's full lineup for the Summer '12 season is live right now! We've put in so much effort and late hours into the range, and we're very proud of what we have to offer. And, more personally, as my first season on board with the team, it's exciting to unveil it to you all and we'd love for you to check it out.

Here are some of the shots from our Private Stock collection, 100% silk-sheen cotton t-shirts with hand-cut raglan sleeves made of Liberty Art Fabrics. Available now in Fragrant Red, Regal Emerald and Modest Navy. See the full lookbook here, or go to our website!

DIARY: WALKING THE DOG

This is Toffee, an 8 year old Shiba Inu. Went for a stroll round the local park, seeing as neither I nor the dog had anything better to do today.

The week in general has been pretty busy. We've spent a lot of time for Victate, applying the final touches for Summer '12 as well as putting together the plan for Winter, sampling and whatnot. Finalising details for JFC's Countryside Sleepover too, plus a special event that I'm so so excited for but probably can't yet divulge to the internet. But it's sick news!