April 2011
12 posts
Samantha James' First Acoustic Performance at...
“I’m loving the fact that I have the opportunity to sing at this party,” Samantha James says of Express Rocks before taking the stage. “I feel totally blessed to be here.” The Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter has been traveling for three years and today is the first time she’s doing an acoustic performance with Jared Meeker on the guitar.  ...
Apr 17th
Poolside Style at Express Rocks Day 3
With the sun stronger than ever in the desert, hats are a must. So we went around to Express-orize the guests at Express Rocks with Express straw fedoras and floppy hats. The neutral goes with everything from earthy olives and browns to bright turquoise prints. Another great feature? They work for girls and boys! We love how this couple wasn’t afraid to go to matchy-matchy with their...
Apr 17th
Samantha James Talks Feathers and Nature at...
When you meet Samantha James you can’t help but stare at her captivating yellow eyes. They draw you in instantaneously, but it’s the singer/songwriter’s warm personality that keeps you hooked. “I’m inspired by life, everything really. People who enter my life, people who lead my life, things I experience on a daily basis,” Samantha says of her music....
Apr 17th
Neon Trees: It's Fashion Over Function
Neon Trees isn’t about to let the desert heat damper their personal style. While guests at Express Rocks bake in bikinis by the pool, the Utah-based band isn’t afraid to wear leather! OK, well Chris Allen (and his freshly pink hair) and and Branden Campbell are staying cool in white tees. But not Tyler Glenn… “It’s fashion over function,” the singer smiles...
Apr 17th
Tinie Tempah Cools Off At Express Rocks
Taking a break from the heat, British rapper Tinie Tempah popped into the Express Rocks lounge to cool down. Dressed in a simple tee and slacks, the London-based artist describes his style as very basic. Even his tortoise shell frames are a classic. But when it comes to shoes, Tinie has one rule: Footwears comes off on planes! Whenever he travels, the rapper loves to slip on the socks...
Apr 17th
Poolside Style at Express Rocks Day 2
The fashion keeps getting better and better at the Express Lounge. Today, we went around to Express-orize party goes with Express straw fedoras and Express Striped Slub V-Neck Tees. The best part about the hats is they really go with everything from printed vintage dresses to rompers and cowboy boots. Guys were happy to change their shirts into comfy Express stripes… With the...
Apr 16th
Titus Andronicus and Their Express V-Neck Tees
The Express Striped Slub V-Neck Tee is all the rage this weekend. First Kellan Lutz rocks his at Coachella then punk indie band Titus Andronicus rolls through the Express Life suite to pick up some tees of their own. “We’re having a lot of fun,” the New Jersey-based band says as they cool down from the desert sun. Yesterday, the boys played at Coachella and are heading back...
Apr 16th
Lucy Woodward Talks Fashion & Love at Express...
“You just walk in and you’re like, Heaven!” Lucy Woodward tells us about the scene at Palm Springs. Between the gorgeous people in bikinis and bright blue skies we would have to agree! The singer, who lives in Los Angeles but grew up in New York, is performing acoustic at Express Rocks. “I would never normally wear this color,” she says of her vintage Kelly green...
Apr 16th
Kellan Lutz Rocks Out in Express at Coachella
Twilight hottie Kellan Lutz stayed cool at Coachella with an Express Striped Slub V-Neck Tee. The stripes are right on trend for spring and soft cotton is perfect for festival fashion. It was comfy enough for Kellan to stomp around the field with friends, rocking out to Interpol. And boy, did he look good doing it!
Apr 16th
Poolside Style at Express Rocks Day 1
While music is what draws people to Coachella, the fashion at the festival is equally incredible! We had party goers at Express Rocks add Express straw fedoras and the Express geode pendant necklace to their already fab outfits. Crop tops are a major trend, paired with everything from maxi skirts to cutoffs. And feathers are flying all over the place on earrings and in the hair of some of the...
Apr 15th
Kyle Nicolaides Rocks White at Express Rocks
We’re here at the Express Rocks Lounge for Coachella. The sun is shining, people are already dancing up a storm and we’re psyched about the bands set to roll through the Rolling Stone Rock Room. Before his performance later today, Kyle Nicolaides comes to chat with us. First, he just has to pick up an Express friendship bracelet at the suite (they’re all the rage this...
Apr 15th
Welcome to the Express Rocks blog!
Today’s the big day! We’re in Indio, CA! Stay tuned. We’ll post updates, pics and video from the Express Rocks Lounge and get you as close to the bands as an all-access pass! CHECK OUT EXPRESS ROCKS: http://bit.ly/EXPRocksApril11
Apr 15th