M.I.A.

Folks, tomorrow I am embarking on a three week adventure throughout Europe. Jelly?

That being said, I'll be a bit M.I.A. for the next few weeks.

Happy Summer!

Bon voyage!

More blogging upon my return!

The Next First Lady?

I kind of love Michelle Obama. In case you missed it, Michelle Obama was on The View recently and seemed to have her stuff together.

Michelle, who has supposedly undergone an "image makeover," has softened her image, and is emphasizing family and upbringing more. Point in case: She's now on the cover of People magazine, talking about the Sex and the City movie and her love of Target.

She's graduated from Harvard Law School, was VP at the University of Chicago and works in the health care field. Check. Check. Check.

Husbands aside, Michelle has definitey peaked my interest. I can definitely say that I do not like Cindy McCain (see older post on her).

My only hangup is that people are suddenly comparing her to Jackie O. Oh no you di'int!Nobody (and I mean nobody) compares to the goddess that is Jackie O.

The end.

Would You Drive This?

Driving today is a beyotch. With gas prices at ten gazillion dollars a gallon, I can barely afford to drive anymore. I know, you too.

What if somebody paid for your gas? And threw in an extra $500 a month?

Did I peak your interest?

This CNN article could be your salvation at the pump.

"Jobing.com might be the most extreme example of how companies are helping employees during the current gas crunch. But with gas averaging more than $4 a gallon, more and more companies are trying to figure out incentives to help ease the pain at the pump for their employees."

So, it's basically a huge sticker that goes on your car. There are a few rules though: 1) Your car cannot be older than three years. 2) Employees must take a driving class and have a clean driving record.

Sign me up!

My Haikus

I'm submitting a few fashion haikus for this lovely little contest.

Marc Jacobs is whack
For using Mrs. Beckham
Her spray tan is blinding me!

Dear Prada wallet,
Mommy likely so much
So pick me or else!

Oh, Betsey Johnson!
Your whimsical ruffles and
Pleats delight me so!

Victoria B
You scare the shit outta me
Lay off the Mystic Tan!


Oh, I must confess
Prada warms my ice-cold heart
So, send it my way!

Ok, so I'm not a poet. So sue me. Wish me luck though!

In Honor of Same-Sex Marriage

In honor of the legalization of same-sex marriage in California, here's Jagged Edge's "Meet Me At the Altar."

Too funny.

Fashion Haiku Anybody?

So, who is good at writing haikus? You know, a three line poem, with five syllables in the first line, seven in the second line, and five in the last.

Well, this lovely blog is giving away a Prada wallet to the best haiku about fashion.

I think I'm going to write about Marc Jacobs' use of Victoria "The Alien" Beckham in his newest advertisements. Or maybe about what a fox Marc Jacobs is. Gay or not; hes fine.

I'll keep you posted on my haiku's progess. I want that wallet.

Same Sex Marriage Legalized in California

Holy crap!

Today is the first day in California that same-sex marriages are legal. Hundreds of gay and lesbian couples made appointments today to secure their marriage licenses.

Massachusetts, which legalized same-sex marriage in 2004 has a residency requirement to obtain a marriage license. California does not!

I'm thinking this is going to be like the great migration West; gays and lesbians are going to be moving West to tie the knot.

While there are plenty of protesters, CNN reports that supporters are out-numbering the protesters.

I am so thrilled about this. It is about time.

Salvation

I hate calling customer service and not being able to talk to a real person. Even more than that, I hate that there often is not even the option to speak with a non-automated 'person.'

After spending half an hour on the phone with Paypal trying to find the menu option to talk to a real person, I did a little bit of investigation.

Here's an extremely helpful website of popular companies and their cheat sheet on how to talk to a real human being.

Enjoy.

Say Hello to the New Face of Chanel

Yes, it's Harry Potter's very own Emma Watson replacing none other than Keira Knightley as the new face of Chanel.

I find this new selection to be divine for several reasons.

Keira Knightley (aka: Skeletor) is over-rated and under-fed.

Furthermore, in a world where the Miley Cyrus' and Jamie Lynn Spears' are flashing their naughty bits all over town and getting knocked up, Emma Watson is an incredibly chic, intelligent and modest 18 year-old.

Watson signed a $6 million deal with Chanel.

"Emma has been slowly integrated into the Chanel brand. They have been dressing her for film premieres and parties over recent months to see if she is the right fit. Once it became clear she is growing into a beautiful young woman and wears the Chanel brand so elegantly, they had to sign her up."

Just Say Prune!

I kind of love Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. I kind of hate them too.

That being said, this just cracks me up.

A MSNBC article reveals that MK and Ashley's weird "smiles" are the result of saying the word "prune" each time they pose. Literally. Prune.

"Another source close to the Olsens could not confirm the precise word they use as their smile trigger, but says their smiles are keys to their identity. They do care about their smiles though. Mary-Kate has slightly thinner lips and more of a playful grin, while Ashley tends to go for a full-on pout. It has been the obvious way to tell them apart for years.”

Is this supposed to be a joke? Next time you're in a photo-opt, just say PRUNE!