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Fiona Apple.

2012-02-04T14:15:00.000-08:00

Horray! Fiona Apple is releasing a new album this year. I love her biting honesty and beautiful, sometimes angsty lyrics.

Her last album, Extraordinary Machine, came out in 2005 and was my anthem at the time. It's about time for some new music from Miss Fiona - long overdue!

Sh*t Fashion Girls Say

2012-01-26T18:51:00.000-08:00

This one hits close to home in the best/worst sort of way. One of my favorites from the series.

So many good one-liners...

What To Do With An Extra $100.

2012-01-26T18:34:00.000-08:00

What would you do with an extra $100? Treat yourself
to a new pair (or two) of shoes? Put the money towards that
new bag you've been eying? Mani/pedi?

Here is what you should do. This seems like very sound advice.

Check it out here, ladies. Suze Orman would be proud.

Spring Daydreaming.

2012-01-17T17:24:00.001-08:00

I have a confession, guys. I get the winter blues. The gray skies and
rain are just so blah. I have been day dreaming about warmer weather.
These color-block sandals are going on my 'must have' list for the spring.

Bright colors with feminine fabrics pretty much sum up
warmer weather to me. I don't know about you, but I'm
ready for dresses sans tights, thankyouverymuch.

Something tells me mint is going to be the color this spring. I am
loving mint nails and this "mermaid manicure" is just too cute.

What is color-blocking?

Spring's most wearable trends.

What are you looking forward to rocking during warmer weather?

Madonna vs. Gaga.

2012-01-17T17:04:00.001-08:00

Madonna versus Gaga. Gaga versus Madonna. Ohh, the oldest rivalry known to gay men everywhere. Ok, that's a lie. But, it's certainly a topic of conversation since the debut of Gaga's pop melodies and eccentric antics. Gaga has admitted on many occasions that Madonna is an inspiration to her (no doubt), but what does Madge think of this?

During a recent interview Madonna is asked what she thinks about Gaga and "Born this Way." Her reply? "It feels reductive," otherwise known as simplified or crude.

Is Madonna justified in being (clearly) pissed? What are your thoughts, dolls?

PS: How about a Madonna/Gaga collaboration?! That, my friends, would be pop genius.

Merry Christmas.

2011-12-25T14:19:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas, dolls! I hope ya'll are having a fab day with your loved ones.

Here are some links to make you smile...

Christmas photos from all over the world.

Michelle Obama helps track Santa.

A dubstep Christmas.

Adorable letters to Santa.

Mariah's "All I Want For Christmas" is the most played Christmas song. Not surprising, considering I played this at least fifty times in the month of December...

These would be perfect NYE shoes, no?

Eight makeup mistakes to avoid during the holidays.

How to have a low-key NYE that doesn't suck.

Sh!t Girls Say.

2011-12-15T14:07:00.001-08:00

Ugh, everything about this is true. Haha, "loves it!"

Stacked Bracelets.

2011-11-21T19:32:00.000-08:00

I'm all about the layered jewelry these days.

More is more!

Winged Eyeliner.

2011-11-21T19:18:00.000-08:00

My goal this winter is to master this look.

Bling, Bling.

2011-11-21T18:43:00.001-08:00

Hot pink ruby with 18k gold - stunning.

This is just to die, huh?

I am really feeling these simple rings from Catbird.
They're so delicate and pretty and also come in letters.

Sometimes you just need a little sparkle in your life.

Mexico Recap.

2011-11-13T18:43:00.000-08:00

I just got back from a week in Cancun and boy, it was gorgeous.

Sunshine for days and days.

Enjoying pool side margaritas.
And men in Speedos, apparently.

The pools were spectacular.

I was all smiles.

Enjoying the sunset.

Ocean view from the hotel room.

The water was crystal clear.

Enjoying another sunset.

Andrew wading in the ocean.

We went caving, rafting, and zip lining.

We took a boat out on the ocean and went snorkeling.

The most insane club I have ever been to; Coco Bongo.
I highly recommend you check this place out if you visit Cancun.

The moon light was so bright each night.

Back to reality mañana!

Guilty.

2011-11-13T18:30:00.000-08:00

I was a bad girl on vacation.

The shopping proved to be too tempting.

Hot pink "patent leather" clutch from Zara.

I'm Back!

2011-11-01T18:41:00.001-07:00

Well, hot damn it's been awhile! It's been a million years (give or take) since I've posted and it's about time I start again.

A lot of things have come and gone since I've posted including moving into my fab new place, my birthday and Halloween. In fact, I've been living (kinda-sorta) sans internet since I've moved in, with the exception of Andrew's wireless card that he uses for work. We are, in fact, going to set up internet but this internet break has actually been kind of nice.

I'll be back soon with more updates, but until I do...

Kimmie K getting a divorce after 72 whole days. Here's one journalists thoughts. I couldn't agree more! PS: Do they return the gifts?...

I'll be going on a vaca soon and cannot wait to experience THIS!

My apartment is about 99% decorated but I have a few blank walls that need a little attention. Perhaps some visually interesting art for cheap?

The breakup notifier. This is just harsh, man.

Fall photo from Etsy.

Layered Bracelets.

2011-09-07T18:32:00.000-07:00

I really love the layered bracelet look that's going on right
now. I'm a 'more is more' kind of girl, so this suits me well.
A nice link bracelet is always in style too.

Simple and chic bracelets by Marc Jacobs.
What color do you like best? I can't decide!

Home Decor Lusting.

2011-09-07T17:44:00.000-07:00

Currently lusting over this painting that I found at a random antique
store. Fingers crossed it's still there when I go back for it on Saturday.

I have been searching high and low for a cute bar tray. My plan
is to not fill it with candles, but shiny, beautiful bar-ware for
cocktails. This clear tray from CB2 is simple and chic.

I'm currently obsessed with Ikat dyed pillows. All of them. Yep.

Oh, West Elm mirrored side table... I love you.
Why must West Elm be so expensive?

So, as you see this has been my life now. I am moving in just
over a week and couldn't be more busy - and excited!

Decorating Madness.

2011-08-07T17:04:00.000-07:00

I am moving into a beautiful condo in a little over a month
and I've got decorating on my mind. I purchased this
couch today at Macy's after weeks of intense couch shopping
both online and in person. It's got that sleek, modern vibe that I dig.

Bedspread a la Target.

Luckily for me, I have quite a few pieces of furniture that will be
coming with me, such as a set of two Pier 1 Imports lamps.

Ikea chair that is coming with me.

I am so intro the retro vibe of 'sheep skin' rugs.

I just picked up this Ikea Tobias chair from Craigslist for
less than half the price. It will be my new desk chair.

Other things I have been eying... CB2 nesting tables,
bar tray, and fun vibrant prints.

Run the World.

2011-06-26T19:53:00.000-07:00

Check out this blogger's reaction to Beyonce's "Run the World" song and video. I love Beyonce just as much as the next pop lover, but this is pretty interesting. Thoughts?

The Voice.

2011-06-21T18:43:00.000-07:00

Is anybody else watching The Voice? Um, I was so not into it and then watched one episode and now I am sucked in. My favorite is Dia Frampton. Her voice is so outrageously unique. And how amazing is her Kanye West cover? Ugh, I love her.

PS: You can watch live version here. YouTube stinks sometimes, ya know?

PPS: How obvious is it that the judges just hate, hate, hate Christina?! Awk-ward.

Mama's Woes.

2011-06-19T20:12:00.000-07:00

I am by no means a mother but this blog post (which I found through
Cup of Jo) made me, quite literally, laugh out loud. Moms really deserve
an award or something. Check it out here for a good laugh.

The Muppets.

2011-06-19T19:59:00.000-07:00

After seeing Jason Segel's hilarious puppet antics in Forgetting Sarah Marshall I knew it was not the last time we'd see his puppetry. I cannot wait to see this new Muppets movie, particularly because Jason Segel is a part of the project. That and I am totally obsessed with Miss Piggy. She is really working that Chanel suit jacket.

Man Down.

2011-06-02T20:00:00.000-07:00

Have you seen Rihanna's new video for "Man Down?" I love it. Some people are raising eyebrows over this video and calling it overly violent. Call me crazy, but the video is about shooting a man. And yes, there is a man shot in the video. If you watch the video in its entirety you will see the video is about rape and frankly, I'm glad somebody is talking about it.

"Rape is, unfortunately, happening all over the world and in our own homes and we continue to cover it up and pretend it doesn't happen," Rihanna said.

It's very Bob Marley "I Shot the Sheriff" esque. I hope Rihanna continues making music from her Caribbean roots and speaking up about important topics. I'm diggin' it.

Weekend Wrap Up.

2011-05-31T19:02:00.001-07:00

I spent my long weekend in Ocean City, Maryland.
I was lucky enough to stay right on the beach.

We drank white wine spritzers and beer on the balcony.

We soaked up the sun at every given moment.

And we certainly did not count calories (eek)
while at Bayside Skillet and elsewhere.

Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa.

2011-05-08T20:13:00.000-07:00

As mentioned, I've been cooking a lot recently. I made a bangin' dish the other day that's perfect for the summer time; pork chops with pineapple salsa. The inspiration for this recipe is from Weight Watchers.

Ingredients:
1. One can of diced pineapple
2. Half a red onion, diced
3. One jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4. One lime
5. Cilantro
6. Salt, pepper, allspice, red pepper
7. Pork chops

Combine the pineapple, red onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, salt, pepper, allspice and red pepper together for the salsa. The longer you let the flavors meld the more vibrant the flavors will be.

Use the pineapple juice from the can of pineapple to marinate the pork chops. Salt, pepper and season your pork chops to your liking and grill. Serve with pineapple salsa and rice for a colorful and extremely delicious dinner. You could easily use chicken instead of pork chops, if necessary. I also used some pineapple juice and cilantro in the rice also for a little somethin' somethin'.

Gold Cup.

2011-05-08T20:06:00.000-07:00

Andrew and I went to Gold Cup this
year. We, naturally, rocked hats.

The bigger the hat the better!

Must. Have. These.

2011-04-27T18:11:00.003-07:00

Uh-mazing. Compliments of Christian
Louboutin's Spring 2012 collection.

Dinner Time.

2011-04-16T21:47:00.000-07:00

In an effort to eat healthier, I have been cooking more and eating out less. I made this (if I don't say so myself) de-lish dinner tonight (and the other night too, eep!) and I wanted to share the recipe.

It's originally a Weight Watchers recipe so I can't take credit for it, but I did alter it quite a bit. I'm not really a 'follow the recipe' kind of girl, but here's an outline:

Ingredients:

1. Veggies; such as red bell peppers, onions, shredded cabbage, mushrooms (whatever you like and have on hand)
2. Garlic (fresh or ground garlic)
3. Ginger (again, fresh or ground ginger)
4. Fresh basil
5. Coconut milk (light coconut milk, if you can find it)
6. Thai curry paste, red
7. Soy sauce
8. Chicken breasts

To start, saute the chicken with garlic and ginger. While that is cooking, mix half a can of coconut milk with a tablespoon of red curry paste and a tablespoon of soy sauce. Add more or less curry paste depending on how spicy you like your food. When the chicken is nearly done, add the veggies to the saute pan with the chicken. Add the fresh basil towards the end. Pour the coconut milk mixture over the chicken and veggies and let simmer for about ten minutes. Serve with rice, cous cous or whatever you fancy.

De-lish and extremely simple!

Splurge.

2011-04-10T20:14:00.001-07:00

Online shopping at midnight got me again! Check
out my new shoes! I cannot say enough good things the
brand; Sofft Shoes. They're like walking on pillows, people!

Next splurge? Ca-ute.
I have a problem, I know...

Specs.

2011-04-01T19:09:00.000-07:00

Cheesin' in my new specs. Ya like?

Vacations.

2011-03-20T20:05:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you but my vacations are sacred to me. I really value my personal time away from work and like to make the most of it.

I was fortunate enough to travel to the Dominican Republic recently (on my company's dime, none the less) and it only wet my appetite for another trip!

It's been a few years since I've been to Europe so I think that might be the next destination.

Where are you dying to travel to?

Oh La La.

2011-03-20T19:10:00.000-07:00

I've got new jewelry from a far away land! It reminds me of the
House of Harlow jewelry collection, which is full of geometric shapes.

This gift comes at a great time because I have really been on a jewelry
kick recently. I have been eying the vintage collection pieces from Erstwhile
Jewelry Co. Their collection is so ornate and beautiful. And I am still completely
obsessed with this ring. It just might be my next big purchase...

Birthday Boy.

2011-03-20T18:48:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday, Andrew!

Let the birthday dancing begin!

Is This Your Jam?

2011-03-02T20:28:00.000-08:00

I don't mean to be a major B but is Kim Kardashian's new song not one of the worst things you have ever heard? Look, I (not so) secretly love the Kardashian Klan (you see how I did that? Clan/Klan. I crack myself up!) but wow, this song is really bad.

Kim has always said Jennifer Lopez was her idol. Sounds like she is trying to follow in J Lo's footsteps with a clothing line, perfume, and now a song. What is next?

There are a lot of bad pop songs that I think are catchy and fun, but this is not one of them.

Even Paris Hilton's song was better. Check Kim's song out here.

What'd ya think? Are you going to jam out to this song on the way to work? Don't lie!

100 Pounds?

2011-03-02T20:16:00.001-08:00

Seriously, Wendy Williams cracks me up.

Born This Way.

2011-02-22T18:04:00.000-08:00

I am diggin' Gaga's a capella version of Born This Way. But, I'm sure you aren't surprised by that, are ya?

Um, Wow.

2011-02-20T17:02:00.000-08:00

This 10 year old girl was signed by Simon Cowell for this YouTube video. Did I mention she is ten? And that she wrote this song herself? Yup.

I need to do more with my life... Haha.

Tyra Taught Me...

2011-02-16T19:55:00.000-08:00

...to smile with my eyes.

Black Friday.

2011-02-15T16:51:00.000-08:00

Take a look at Lil Kim's new album cover. Take a closer look.
Yep, that is the decapitated body of Nicki Minaj. And the album titled,
Black Friday? Yep, that's a play on Nicki's album titled, Pink Friday.
Look, we all know Lil Kim hates Nicki Minaj and fights between rappers is
nothing new (hello Biggie vs. Tupac, Jay-Z vs. Nas, Eminem vs. everyone) but
this is just gross. How about Lil Kim make a splash back into the limelight with
a great album instead of this? Just a thought. What do you think?

V-Day.

2011-02-11T21:03:00.000-08:00

What are your Valentine's Day plans?

I'll be feasting on steamed scallop pot-stickers,
pork belly lettuce wraps and miso grilled
beef tenderloin at Zengo in DC. Yum!

Lipstick Lust.

2011-02-11T20:56:00.000-08:00

If anybody makes me want to wear red lipstick, it's Gwen Stefani. In fact, I bought a specific color of Urban Decay lipstick years ago because Gwen wore the same color. I know, I'm a dork.

Please Vote.

2011-02-02T20:30:00.001-08:00

Please vote for me for Hot 99.5's "Be Gaga Fabulous" contest.
The winner gets two tickets to her upcoming concert and a chance
to meet Gaga herself (ahh!). Voting starts Monday, February 7th at 5pm
and goes until Monday, February 21st at 5pm. You can vote once a day.
Please vote here and thank you so much for your support!

80's Party.

2011-01-30T12:03:00.001-08:00

Niagara Wine Weekend.

2011-01-30T11:25:00.000-08:00

Some friends and I recently made the trek to Niagara
Falls for an ice wine festival. As you can see from this
picture, it was cold; bone-chilling cold.

We made a stop by Anchor Bar; home of the first
buffalo wings. Julian's face is epic here.

One of many wine tastings.

Wine, wine and more wine.

This wine glass holds an entire bottle of wine it in.
Hayley seemed pleased as punch.

The falls were really beautiful.

The mist was freezing but wow, it was gorgeous.

This pretty much sums up the weekend.

Good Advertising.

2011-01-17T19:36:00.000-08:00

I'm a sucker for a good ad campaign. I'm ready to pop
some bubbly after looking through Scarlett's sexy
Moet ad campaign photographs. Yum.

Natalie Portman can do no wrong in my book
and I think advertisers feel the same. How cute is her little
bow in this Dior ad? She's so elegant and feminine.

Globes Fashion Winners.

2011-01-17T19:13:00.000-08:00

There were so many beautiful gowns at the 2011 Golden
Globes. January Jones' dress was the epitome of va-va-voom!

Olivia Wilde's gown was just perfection. The simplicity
of her hair and minimal (or any?) jewelry was a great fit for
this over-the-top gown. Big winner of the night!

Anne Hathaway has really come into her own over the years.
It's the real life Princess Diaries, huh? I love this gown.

Who was the fashion winner in your book? The fashion loser?

Loud.

2011-01-17T18:52:00.000-08:00

Have you heard Rihanna's new album, Loud? If not, I'd highly recommend it as a great pop album. "S&M is one of the more racy songs. I can only imagine the video that RiRi will create for this song...

"Skin" is equally racy in true Rihanna style. The slow tempo is, dare I say, seductive?

"Raining Men" is a fun, up-tempo song with Nicki Minaj. Nicki's beats do not disappoint.

"Man Down" is what I would imagine a modern version of "I Shot the Sheriff" by Bob Marley would be like. I am digging the Caribbean vibes that RiRi has sprinkled in this album.

PS: The album sounds particularly sweet on my new sound system. Cha-ching.

The Kennedys Killed.

2011-01-11T20:01:00.000-08:00

I have been looking forward to "The Kennedys" ever since I caught a few glimpses of Katie Holmes looking eerily similar to one of my favorite women in history, Jackie O. The mini-series was recently canceled from airing on The History Channel, reportedly due to pressure from the Kennedy family. If you know anything about the late Jackie O you know that she fiercely protected the name of the Kennedy family after her husband's death.

Word on the street is that another network will pick this up. Fingers crossed!

PS: Just Jackie by Edward Klein (long-time friend of the Kennedy family) is uh-mazing.

Cravings.

2011-01-10T17:52:00.000-08:00

So, I called the nearby Dunkin Donuts to ask what
time they're open until tonight and the gentleman on the other
line cheerfully yelled "We're open 24 hours!" knowing that he
was delivering good news. I love you, Dunkin Donuts man. I
majorly crave iced coffee no matter the time of day. Mmmm...

What do you crave?

Black Swan Make Up Tutorial.

2011-01-08T18:41:00.000-08:00

Have you seen Black Swan yet? If you haven't seen it, you've definitely heard about how fricken crazy it is. I mean, Natalie Portman's character is cray cray to the tenth power. I stumbled upon this hilarious video from YouTube vlogger, GlowPinkStah, demonstrating the make up from Black Swan as well as sprinkling in her own biting social commentary. I dare you not to laugh at her dry humor.

PS: Check out GlowPinkStah's Avatar make up tutorial, which is equally funny. Even better yet, is her Snooki make up tutorial.

Get Down, Girl.

2011-01-03T18:48:00.001-08:00

Well, Well, Well.

2010-12-21T20:34:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite artists, Duffy, has a new album out that is really lovely. Check out her first single, "Well, Well, Well."

"Too Hurt To Dance" is one of the first ballads on the album. In true Duffy style, the lyrics are powerful and heart felt.

My suspicions tell me "Keeping My Baby" will be her second single. It's really, really catchy.

For more music from Duffy, check out her new CD "Endlessly." Enjoy!

Dreamy.

2010-12-16T16:14:00.000-08:00

Coco + James // Short film from Americana Cinema on Vimeo.

This video is just so dreamy and beautiful. I don't even know these people and it made me sniffle.

Poppy Love Songs.

2010-12-16T15:51:00.000-08:00

I'm a big sucker for poppy love songs. It also doesn't hurt that Bruno Mars is devilishly handsome. Plus, any guy that wears old-school oxfords is ok in my book.

Coldplay Christmas.

2010-12-07T19:28:00.001-08:00

If you know me, you know how much I love Coldplay. They're one of my all-time favorite bands. Their new single, Christmas Lights is really sweet and perfect for this time of year. Enjoy, loves!

NYE.

2010-12-02T20:40:00.001-08:00

The holidays are upon us and you know what that
means; New Year's Eve and other holiday cocktail parties.
How about this uh-mazing tulip dress? The full skirt is insane.

One of the biggest trends this season is sequins. And when
better to wear sequins than while watching the ball drop?

The one-shoulder dress trend is still going strong. And
let's face it, black is always flattering. Plus, it's only $83. Score!

My NYE dress looks nearly identical to one of the above dresses.

Can you guess which one?

What's My Name?

2010-11-28T20:29:00.000-08:00

Princess RiRi is really crankin' out the hits for her album, Loud. I am really digging her second single, What's My Name? It's got this fantastic Caribbean feel to it that I really like. Keep 'em coming, RiRi!

PS: Loving that Drake is in this song. Didn't they use to briefly date? Hmmm.

Oprah's Favorite Things.

2010-11-27T16:44:00.000-08:00

If you know me, you know that I live for Oprah. Oprah's Favorite Things is, hands down, the most entertaining show of the year. This year was no exception, as Oprah really pulled out the stops for one last Favorite Things episode. Nothing is more entertaining than watching the lucky guests scream in delight, cry out loud, praise Jesus, jump up and down and generally tweak out over the gifts they are receiving. Check out 5:17 in the second video for my fave Oprah-tweak-out.

God, I love her.

Royal Engagement.

2010-11-18T17:56:00.000-08:00

It's official; Prince William has proposed to long-time girlfriend Kate Middleton. William gave Kate his mother's engagement ring; a stunning sapphire and diamond ring. "It's my mother's engagement ring, so of course it's very special to me, and Kate's now very special to me, so it was only right to put the two together," said William during his interview.

As the wife of a royal duke and prince, Kate will assume the title of duchess as well as Royal Highness. Kate will also assume her official duties shortly after she is married. Prince William is planning to introduce her to these duties slowly to avoid the depression suffered by his late mother when she joined the Royal Family.

This wedding is going to be insane. Let's hope it's televised. Better yet, let's hope I get an invite!

Only Girl.

2010-11-09T20:11:00.000-08:00

I've got Rihanna's "Only Girl" on serious repeat lately.

PS: How are we feeling about RiRi's uber-red hair? Love it or leave it?

The Parker.

2010-11-09T19:42:00.001-08:00

What would be more fab than to stay in The Parker in

Palm Springs? Nothing. The Parker, designed by Jonathan Adler,
boasts quirky, modernist style with a lot of 60's inspiration.

I vacationed in Palm Springs years ago and it's an interesting and
eclectic vacation town with a lot of old Hollywood history.
So, let's stay at The Parker next time around? K?

Fashion Inspiration.

2010-11-09T19:13:00.000-08:00

Karla from Karla's Closet is, hands down, one of
my favorite fashion bloggers. It doesn't hurt that
she is gorgeous and very photogenic!

I'm a big fan of Denny from Denny's World.
His style is really playful and he credits old school
Michael Cane as his biggest fashion inspiration.

Le Blog de Betty is a fabulous blogger from France

whose style is very Parisian and edgy. Tres chic!

I hope these bloggers inspire you as much as they
do me. At the very least, for some fashion eye-candy!

Where Is My Phone?!

2010-11-08T18:58:00.000-08:00

I cannot even tell you how many times I lose my

phone in a given week! I Can't Find My Phone is this
terrific website where you type in your phone number
and it calls your phone. I tried it and it works! Genius!

Monster.

2010-11-08T17:13:00.000-08:00

I am really loving Kanye West's newest single, Monster, right now. The best part of this song is, hands down, Nicki Minaj's part at 3:36. She kills it. She puts Kanye, Rick Ross and Jay-Z to shame.

I love Nicki Minaj. She is such a good rapper and so hot right now and like she says in the song, she doesn't even have an album out yet. "So, let me get this straight wait I’m the rookie/But my features and my shows ten times your pay/50k for a verse no album out!"

Halloween Recap.

2010-11-02T17:58:00.000-07:00

Andrew and I dressed up as Pauly D
and Snooki from Jersey Shore. There was fist
pumping, Jagermeister and bronzer. Seriously,
Halloween is way too much fun to not dress up!

Confronting Life.

2010-11-02T17:41:00.000-07:00

I stumbled across this video and article and thought it was really powerful; a man confronts a couple of abortion protesters after he and his wife enter a clinic to abort their near-stillborn child.

Halloween.

2010-10-27T18:44:00.000-07:00

Just putting together my Halloween costume...
Pictured: Black wig, white hair clip, pink slippers,
hoop earrings, and press on nails. Can't wait!

Whip My Hair.

2010-10-19T18:38:00.000-07:00

Have you seen Whip My Hair by Willow Smith? This girl (daughter of Will Smith) is only 9 years old. How insane is that? She is quite the little fashionista too!

Jamaica Recap.

2010-10-18T19:04:00.000-07:00

I'm back from Jamaica; tan and rested.

Our resort was gorgeous and the water was so warm for sailing,
snorkeling and wind surfing. The wind surfing was all Andrew.

Hey, the pool was warm too. The swim-up bar didn't hurt either.

We went zip lining through the jungle. There were nine zip
lines and the longest one was the length of two football fields.

Love my goofy grin, huh?

Cheesin'.

We did a tour of Bob Marley's home town.

One love.

Vintage Eye Candy.

2010-10-18T18:19:00.001-07:00

I love every photograph of Jackie O, but especially
love this one. Wouldn't you just love to be Caroline?

Sometimes I forget how iconic Goldie Hawn is. I
swear, she has not aged a day. She is so bright-eyed.

Did you know that Audrey Hepburn had a pet fawn?

Cupcakes.

2010-10-09T12:44:00.000-07:00

The aftermath of the birthday party bus; cupcakes!

Make Up Demo.

2010-10-05T05:50:00.000-07:00

Seriously, how fabulous is this girl?!

Vacation Must Haves.

2010-09-22T19:51:00.000-07:00

I'm going on vacation soon and have been thinking
about what I need to pack. What is more fun than planning
your vacation? Nothing! Well, except maybe the vacation itself.

Here are some vacation must haves:

How about a colorful tote for your carry on?
It would double well for your towel and sunscreen
while sitting on the beach.

Add a straw fedora to your vacation outfit rotation
for instant cool. Check out this fedora hair guide for
some tips on how to rock this look effortlessly.

If you're anything like me, you need a little effort and a
little product for sexy beach hair. Fekkai Coiff Oceanique
Tousled Wave Spray seems to be the product of choice for this
laid back hair style that looks effortless and casual.

A good swim cover up; perfect for lounging
around the beach with a big ol' umbrella drink.

This vacation can't come soon enough!

Gaga Recap.

2010-09-08T19:10:00.000-07:00

Ready for the concert! Regrettably, I wasn't able to do
a hair bow because I was having a dreadful hair day. Bummer.

Gaga just pulled these hidden pianos out of nowhere, including a car
on stage. She seriously rocked the piano; even with her shoes.

She had a lot to say about gay rights. "What am I supposed to do?
Prance around on stage in a bra and panties and not stand for anything?"

She did, in fact, prance around in a leather bra and panties.
Her body was sick. I mean, bounce-a-quarter-off-her-butt-sick.

Always the diva in her eccentric costumes.

Covered in "blood," of course.

Shooting fire out of her bra, naturally.

Some things I learned about Lady Gaga 1) She really, really loves her fans.
2) Home girl can sing like whoa. 3) Love her or hate her, she is totally
comfortable in her own skin and wants you to be comfortable in yours.
The message of the night was all about love and loving yourself.

What I'm Loving Now.

2010-09-06T19:06:00.000-07:00

Thrift store jewelry finds, such as this amazing
Libra necklace compliments of my friend Sophia.

Hilarious coloring books geared towards diva-like
adults like moi! Thank you, U Street, for your fun finds.

Cocktail rings and lilac nail polish.
Oh, and long overdue manicures too!

Emmy Dress Recap.

2010-08-30T19:35:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Emmys have come and gone but the gossip surrounding the ladies'
dresses certainly has not. So, who turned it out? One of my top picks is Glee's
Lea Michelle. She chose a strapless Oscar De Le Renta number. Navy blue looks
divine on her, and the overstated necklace is lovely. I could have used a few less
ruffles, but I'll let it fly. I also loved Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Narciso Rodriguez gown, which
was both age appropriate and still sexy. The bright green jewelry made this outfit.

Claire Danes wore an insane Armani Prive gown. I am usually
hesitant of all over sparkles, but this just oozes Hollywood glamour. Thank
God she got some sun, otherwise this color would have seriously washed her out.
No major jewelry was needed with such a sparkly dress, although she is wearing
small gold earrings. Who were your favorites? Fashion disasters?

PS: Does Susan Sarandon ever age? Killer body and gown! Va va voom!

Summer Jams.

2010-08-29T19:07:00.001-07:00

Katy Perry - New Music - More Music Videos

Katy Perry's latest single, Teenage Dream, has been blasting from my car for the last few weeks. I know everybody's summer anthem has been Katy's California Gurls, but this is my summer jam. I can't get enough of it!

Just Love.

2010-08-29T16:36:00.001-07:00

Just love. That's all.

Sprucing Things Up.

2010-08-29T16:25:00.000-07:00

Renting can be challenging sometimes. As a renter, there is only so

much you can do to your home to spruce things up. Sometimes adding
a few new touches can make a big difference. I recently bought new lamps
(thanks, Pier 1 Imports) in an effort to jazz things up a bit.

New curtains are an easy addition to make. It's a work
in progress! New prints for the walls are next!

DIY Project.

2010-08-25T21:21:00.000-07:00

I have needed a new dresser for awhile now. Truth be
told, it needed to be sturdy because I have a lot of clothes. Here
is the before picture after a bit of sanding. It's a perfectly fine
dresser, but a bit woodsy/plain looking for my bedroom.

It look five coats of paint. I mean, how insane is that?
I also added glass knobs. I'm very pleased with how it turned
out and it suits my bedroom decor much better.

Perfecting the Hair Bow.

2010-08-22T19:16:00.001-07:00

Oh, you know... Just perfecting my hair bow for the Lady
Gaga concert. Up next? Actually purchasing tickets.

Update: I got tickets!

Ahoy Matey!

2010-08-22T18:55:00.000-07:00

Andrew and I spent the night on a sailboat in Annapolis this weekend.

There was a sunset sail, which was beautiful.

It was fun learning about sailing and hearing about the Captain's voyages around
the world. Fresh breakfast on the boat the next morning didn't hurt either.

Italian Men.

2010-08-10T19:03:00.001-07:00

Italian men could really teach American men a
thing or two about dressing themselves. That is all.

Burlesque.

2010-08-06T19:44:00.001-07:00

Ok, so I kinda sorta want to see this movie. I've been hearing about Burlesque for ages and the trailer has finally hit the web. Let's be honest, this has the potential to be really bad. But, it also has the potential to be really good/bad. I mean, Christina is pretty much playing herself; a regular gal with big city dreams who receives fame from wearing tranny make-up and ass-less chaps. Oh yea, and she can sing.

Hey, I'll take it.

Essence Magazine Receives Heat.

2010-07-31T14:13:00.000-07:00

It seems that Essence magazine has a big controversy brewing. Big time.

The controversy comes from the recent hiring of a white woman, Elliana Placas, as their new fashion editor.

Former fashion director at Essence, Michaela Angela Davis, exclaimed recently on her Facebook page that “It’s with a heavy heart I’ve learned Essence Magazine has engaged a white Fashion Director. I love Essence and I love fashion. I hate this news and this feeling. It hurts, literally. The fashion industry has historically been so hostile to black people – especially women. ”

The news has created a lot of heated response. Many argue that it's inappropriate for a white woman to direct a magazine for black readers. Others, including CNN blogger Sophia Nelson, argue that "Essence is setting a very positive example in the magazine industry and at one of the world's largest corporations, Time Warner, that talent not race matters."

Essence Editor-in-Chief Angela Burt Murray is sticking to her guns and defending her choice. “I got to see firsthand her creativity, her vision, the positive reader response to her work and her enthusiasm and respect for the audience and our brand. As such, I thought she’d make an excellent addition to our team. And I still do. This decision in no way diminishes my commitment to black women, our issues, our fights. I am listening and I do take the concerns to heart.”

Did Essence do the right thing by hiring Elliana Placas? What do you believe was the motivation behind this controversial choice?

Real Housewives Parody.

2010-07-26T20:07:00.000-07:00

Oh my God, I cannot stop laughing. If you are a fan of the Real Housewives of New Jersey like I am you will definitely appreciate this. Notice how Caroline's character is played by a little boy. I am rolling.

Dream Apartment.

2010-07-26T12:28:00.000-07:00

This just may be my dream apartment.

I love the clean, white decor with touches of pink and purple.

Yep, just may be the perfect apartment.

Love At First Sight.

2010-07-15T19:04:00.000-07:00

I am in love with this dress. In freakin' love.

Food, Inc.

2010-07-12T19:25:00.000-07:00

I watched Food, Inc. this weekend and was shocked and disturbed by what I saw. I'd really recommend this movie for anybody who...well, anybody! It made my trip to the grocery store today much, much different.

Weekend Recap.

2010-07-07T18:41:00.000-07:00

What a fabulous weekend. Katie and I ventured to Oya
for a delicious three course dinner (uh-mazing sea bass spring
rolls) and the Donovan House hotel for rooftop drinks.

Overlooking McPherson Square. Er, circle?

The 4th was spent eating grilled goodies
and drinking Mai Thais and sangria.

We also fit in some wine tasting in Leesburg, including
Fabbioli Cellars which had a great Cabernet Franc.

Overall, excellent weekend. Is it Friday yet?

Drippy Love.

2010-07-07T18:33:00.000-07:00

I am seriously loving this drippy love ring.
It's very Salvador-Dali-meets-Etsy. Big fan.

Kid on Christmas.

2010-07-01T17:44:00.000-07:00

One of my oldest and dearest friends, Katie, is coming
to visit tomorrow. I'm like a kid on Christmas!

We only see each other a few times a year but when we do
we pick up right where we left off. It's effortless and wonderful.

BSB/New Kids Mash Up.

2010-06-22T18:06:00.000-07:00

The Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block teamed up for a performance at Radio City Music Hall to sing "I Want It That Way." Listen to the two generations of girls loosing their minds over the performance. As a former (er, current...) BSB girl I would have lost my mind too. Uh-mazing!

Power of Gaga.

2010-06-20T18:18:00.001-07:00

I gotta say, the Russell Brand impersonation is pretty spot on.

Max Wanger.

2010-06-13T21:04:00.001-07:00

Can we just talk about how much I love Max Wanger photography?

Seriously, every event that I find online and love has been photographed by him. No coinkydink there, me thinks.

His photography is not cheesy at all, which is a big reason why I like him so much. I notice his photographs focus a lot of the subject's clothing, which is a fun detail that I also like. It's one dash Sartorialist, one dash photoshoot-from-a-glossy-mag and one dash vintage cool. I am totally hiring this dude as my photographer if I ever tie the knot.

Diva. And Broke.

2010-06-07T19:00:00.000-07:00

Teresa of the Real Housewives of New Jersey, known for her diva ways is broke. $11 million dollars broke, in fact. Teresa and her husband Joe recently declared bankruptcy, according to the New York Post.

Teresa is arguably the most materialistic and diva character on the show. That's not to say that her character isn't likable; she is. Her one liners such as,"You don't put a bumper sticker on a Bentley" and "Happy wife, happy life" are hysterical. But boy, it's pretty wild to watch her an entire season of her having plastic surgery on her "bubbies," decorating an enormous house with overstuffed, gaudy furniture (and paying with cash, hmm), and spending thousands on her diva "I don't raise tomboys" daughters with elaborate toys and clothes.

I find it hard to believe that anybody could be $11 million in debt and completely unaware. So, why continue to fall deeper and deeper into debt? Why live outside your means that much? Let alone at all. While I love the Real Housewives to Reeses Pieces, it's sad to think that the glamorous, over-the-top lifestyle that got some of these characters onto the show is also what got them deep into debt. $11 million deep.

What happened to living inside our means? I mean, I love the occasional frivolous shoe purchase, but com'on!

Ouchie.

2010-06-06T16:54:00.000-07:00

I hurt my knee this weekend pretty badly.

I wish I could say I hurt myself in an interesting and fantastic way; chasing after a robber, defending a friend in a bar fight or doing a back flip off a diving board. No, I just slipped. I blame myself and my beloved gladiator sandals with zero traction. I'll be investing in a pair of high traction cleats pronto.

Needless to say, I'm pretty immobile for awhile. Hey, at least I'll be able to catch up on my Bravo shows.

Send healing vibes my way, ok?

Oh, Kathy,

2010-06-06T10:44:00.001-07:00

I know Kathy Griffin is not everybody's cup of tea, but I personally find her hysterical. She's always "on," that one. I'd love to have lunch with Kathy. Ya know, to gossip about Paula Abdul and Lindsay Lohan and the Olsens. Check out her clip from her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Philly Recap.

2010-05-31T18:45:00.000-07:00

The Reading Terminal Market was a huge market filled with local
vendors, restaurants, and other boutiques. It was a visual feast.

The architecture in Philly was really beautiful.

Having been to Pat's and Geno's before, we tried Jim's Steaks,
which was delicious. The line around the block was a good sign.

The weather was hot so Phileo Yogurt was a must. Red
velvet cake was by far the best flavor. And non-fat! Sa-weet!

What is more charming than cobblestone streets?

The original Independence Hall.

Taking a break in the shade. Picturesque, no?

Stopping for a photo-opt in Love Park.

Posing with the city mascot, Phanatic.

Get-Away.

2010-05-28T17:17:00.001-07:00

I'm headed to Philly this weekend for some cheese-
steaks, brotherly love, shopping along cobblestone streets
and a general change of scenery. Have a good weekend, dolls!

Lemon Meringue.

2010-05-28T17:07:00.001-07:00

SJP is one hell of a diva. This lemon
meringue color is really working for her.

Picture from Go Fug Yourself.

Perfect.

2010-05-24T04:51:00.000-07:00

Not much is better than friends, wine and a rooftop
patio overlooking the city. Pretty much perfect.