Etsy Update

My friend Lauren (her and hubby Robbie photographed our wedding gloriously, openfield photography) has a shop on Etsy. I've chatted about it before and have gotten compliments on the whimsy chic barrettes and funky headbands. But, she also makes SHOES! They are one of a kind fun and fabulous little dreamies on your feet. Check em out!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/handmadelovelies?section_id=6413384!

Hulu, Love You

We got a laptop. So my posting will inevitably increase since I am now able to blog while watching TV. Watch out world. Ha. So, I've been laying in bed at night and watching documentaries on Hulu. I know, how cool am I? In the past few nights I've learned much more than I've ever needed to about Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love, and Heidi Fleiss. Please don't judge me on the topics I've chosen thus far, I'm sure I'll watch something on climate change soon, okay? There are 7 pages of doc films on Hulu. Sweet. Hulu is awesome. The BBC's Nick Broomfield is the ballsy journalist that romps around the US (usually LA) prying into peoples lives. A wonderfully nosy Brit. Biggie and Tupac screening tonight? Hmm.

It's Matt Damon!

Matt Damon growing a stache. Looks like when Lee tries to grow a stache. Creepy.

This Picture Is Worth A Million Words

Uhhh...Wendy Williams and The Snookster. I don't even know what to say. I will comment on the fact that Snooki looks almost pretty here. Did she get a makeover?

So Many Things Are Wrong

Miley Cyrus and Bret Michaels have recorded a duet together. Here are a few amazing lines from the song:

"Tonight in the darkness there's nothing to lose/We both know better than this, still we can't resist/Slowly get undressed."

Bret is at least 75 and Miley can't even buy cigs on her own. How gross is this? It's off the gross charts for sure. Bleh. Ick. Why? Vom. Come to think of it...Maybe he's recruiting Miley for Rock of Love Bus 2020?

Olympics

I'm glad the Olympics are almost over. It's been real Olympics, but I miss Parks n Recreation and 30 Rock. So, I won't be too sad to see you go. (and I work for CBS so you know, the ratings thing is annoying) Last night, I watched the ladies figure skate their little tights off. The South Korean, Kim Yu-na made me cry. And I swear if I hear one more radio DJ this morning call her "Japanese, Chinese...er, she's Asian..." I will lose my sh*t. She is from South Korea...if you don't know, then don't say anything you morons. Gah. So annoying. Anyway, the women last night were beyond amazing. All of them. They were elegant and fierce and it made me weep my self tanner all over my clean white sheets. Then Joannie Rochette skated, secured herself a bronze and looked up and sent a kiss to her mom. I was an oil slick of bronzer when Lee found me crying like a baby, curled up mumbling about girl power and the right to vote. Feels especially good to be a chick today, I must say. Go women. In life. Happy Friday.

Carnce-ivor

Dallas-based designer Chance Jackson makes some sweet bags. Ralph Lauren should use his bags in his show. They are classic cool with some edge. Good thing is you can buy his stuff at carnce.com. If you'd like to send me a present, j'adore the mustard briefcase. I love that Chance started designing wristwatches as his first foray into the fashion world. Who does that? Cool people, that's who. Enjoy.

Oh Courtney

Courtney Love is a hot mess. I have actually worn this exact same outfit. When I was 8. (Minus the cigarette and the fishnets) Cigarettes and fishnets. That should be the name of her new band.

Scaaarrryyy

Scary movies, well, scare me. So I don't like to watch them. But I may make an expception for Nightmare On Elm Street. After Jaws, this was the next movie that truly frightened me. Oh, and The Exorcist. Which my mother let me watch when I was 10 or so. (Sorry Cynthia) My mom automatically thought everyone was smart, logical, etc. so by just explaining to us that it wasn't real, only really silly...it'd be okay. My 10 year old ass slept in the hallway outside my parents room for a good two weeks. JAWS was a little bit easier to look at logically since I didn't sleep in the ocean (thanks mom) but, we traveled a lot so...no scary movies for my kiddos. They won't be smart enough. Case in point: me.

Something On The Golf Channel I Might Watch

From Cynopsis today: Golf Channel launches a new original reality series Being John Daly on March 2 at 9p, chronicling Daly's year-long struggle to make a comeback on the PGA TOUR. The eight-episode series follows Daly, who is a five-time PGA TOUR champ, as he puts the pieces of his life together after years of drinking, gambling and marriage problems while playing in promotional tournaments to pay the bills and regain a foothold in the industry. And as a side note, Daly who in the past year or so has lost upwards of 100 lbs., has just recently signed a deal with online company Slix to be a model for their line of men's boxers.

Baby Girl

Padma had a baby girl named Krishna. She is still keeping quiet about the father, but, rumor is that it is NOT her on and off longtime beau but instead Adam Dell. Yep, as in the computer Dell. Adam is Michael Dells bro. She is totally going to get the hookup on a sweet Dell when she goes to college. Just saying. Or she's going to be pissed her mom didn't do it with Adam Apple. Bad joke, I know.

Coming Clean

I almost got scammed. I'm leaving Lee out of this because he is a man with a very fragile ego and may lash out in a passive agressive manner if I include him  in the vulnerability of what happened to us Sunday. Just kidding. It's embarrassing especially for me since I was rasied in an awesomely nuerotic, cynical family. (I mean that in a good way.) My husband is way more trusting by nature than me to begin with. People lie Lee, they do, it's true and we went one email too many with these scamming Jesus freaks. Oh, you want to hear the story? We occasionally check out Craigslist to see if there are any good deals on homes/apartments in the area we currently live. We love our apartment but it is expensive, so, finding something cheaper (Lee's reasoning) and being able to get a puppy (my secret agenda) keep us searching for that perfect place. Well guess what? We totally found it on Sunday!! A beautiful home on a gorg street and...what's this?! It's cheaper than our apartment!!?? How could that be?! We went to the house a few blocks over and peeped in the windows. All I saw was puppies...and a gourmet kitchen. I was literally screaming in Lee's face about how I had to live here. Now. I had to. I don't care. I'm moving in. This is it. Color me happy. Whatevs. I'm dying. It was perfect. Too good to be true....especially since the houses in this area for rent start at $2,500 and the rent for this home was WAY cheaper. What a miracle! By the time we got back to our apartment I had already emailed our current landlord, emailed the family from Craigslist, named our puppy, mapped out Lee's walk to work, and ordered a pizza. Well not the pizza but you get the idea. I got an email right back from the owners! YES! The family apparently had to relocate to Poland for his job, left the house vacant, were trying to sell it but couldn't due to the housing market, so, last option was to rent it out to some responsible tenants that would really take care of this nice property. We ARE RESPONSIBLE! Pick us! All the while I kept saying to Lee...this is too good to be true! (Wake up you moron, it is!!!) I was already a little suspicious since he said he was at a Jesus conference (hmmm) currently with his family in Nigeria. I googled "What time is it in Nigeria?" Answer: 4am. Huh. That's weird. I know you guys are thinking I'm a complete idiot, but, you didn't see the kitchen island or the big beautiful tree in the backyard. So don't judge.I email the nice, but weird man who spelled disapoint with 2 S's back and gave him our address, phone numbers, professions, and our names. (nice going c) I tell him we are currently renting and this all is pending on our current landlord letting us out of our agreement relatively painlessly which is sort of like hoping that everytime you eat ice cream you lose weight. (I'm wrapping this up now) So, he emails me back, around midnight saying they've decided we can live in their home and they will send us the keys in the mail..all we have to do is wire them the $500 security deposit. Uh oh. UH OH! OH NO!! I was pissed. They killed my puppy, so to speak. I was more embarrassed that the whole time we knew it seemed weird. Listen to your instincts. Oh, and the fact they were in NIGERIA should've been a clue. Oh, and the fact that when you google Craiglist scams this one is in the top 5. Great. Moral of the story: Don't trust people attending Jesus conferences in Nigeria. Just kidding, kinda...If it's too good to be true, IT IS.

Holy Engagement Ring

Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie are engaged. Uh, have you guys seen her ring?! Holy balls it's huge. As in 14-carat ridiculousness. (I'm trying to find a good pic) Is that even necessary Mike?! I mean, was there a question she might say no? Because 14 carats does then guarantee an answer of yes. And he isn't rich from hockey alone. Mike is heir to Canadian furniture chain stores, The Brick. In case you wondered...and are thinking of getting into hockey...you should get into furniture instead.

Crazy Heart

Jeff Bridges is so cool. Check out some pics from his upcoming GQ spread...I had to post this cactus pic, obviously.

More Fashion Faves

These shows made me die twice and come back to live in fashion heaven. Does that make sense? Probably not.

Derek Lam

Lela Rose

Nanette Lepore (I want to eat this outfit)

Ralph Lauren

WHERE IS SNOOKI?

The Jersey Shore has started filming Season 2. But where?! Rumor is Miami/South Beach, but MTV is trying to keep it top-secret. Good luck on that MTV...they aren't exactly wallflowers.

Carey Mulligan

At the BAFTA's last night looking every bit of a Parisian princess. Or a tiny porcelain doll.

Say Huh?

Rumor is that Kim from Real Housewives of Atlanta is set to marry! Her girlfriend! DJ Tracy Young and Kim have been a hot item for some time now...apparently it's commonly known/totes hot rumor in Atlanta. Interesting. Wonder is she calls her Big Mama?

The Thing Is

It's just weird. I've been watching a lot of Olympics this year. Maybe it's because I live in a former Olympic city or the downhill skiing really makes me want to drive straight to the nearest mountain and dive bomb down a black diamond. I'm not sure. Oh, the weird thing. The weird thing is Ice Dancing. I can't even watch it because of the brother/sister moves (4 pairs) girating all over each other. It disturbs me. And their costumes. Do you get points for being the most offensive? It's weird y'all. The country kids are brother/sister and the 'Aborigines' look ridiculous, this is after taking off their bright orange face makeup. (because it was too offensive, you think?!) You know, to look more Aborigin-y-ish. Wow.

SNL

Do it Betty, do it!

Reem Acra Fall

 Just beautiful clothes.

Fashion does Fashion

Looking very Chuck Bass-ish, Ed Westwick sits front row at a show...with Hayden P, Rosario D, and lil Ashley Olsen.

Alice In Wonderland

The movie opens in three weeks. Just take it in...

NYC Fashion

Lela RoseMizrahi

Marchesa

Oscar De La Renta

Reem Acra (LOVE THIS)

Derek Lam

I haven't been ignoring New York Fashion Week. In fact, I've been taking notes on all the shows/presentations through WWD. I love the Fall Ready To Wear shows because most stylists are desparate to find their clients the perfect Oscar dress, unless you're already bequeathed to a certain designer and they are making your dress months in advance. (It's probably still on the runway though) Amy Adams and Ms Herrera for example. Here are some fantastic gowns straight from this years shows I hope we get to see come March 7th. More posts to come on other shows that I'm still dreaming about...

Carolina Herrera (sans jacket)

Halston

Monique Lhiullier

Lela Rose (prob not fancy enough, but love anyway)

Tiger Tiger Woods Y'all

First, him speaking today, IS NOT A PRESS CONFERENCE. A press conference, by definition is a statement followed by an open-question forum with the attendees. Today, he's making a statement, to his selected cronies, then leaving. I don't know who his PR peeps are but up until this point I think they haven't been the brightest bulbs. There is no way if Tiger Woods was my client I'd let him do a press conference. (Even if it is what the people want) Make your statement Tiger, then, after a few good rounds of golf, maybe a title or two, sit down and chat with Barbara Walters. A few tears wouldn't hurt either. Also, I hope whomever wrote his statement today focused less on him and more on his actions and his guilt surrounding those indiscretions. Until this point it seems he's only sorry for being caught...well, we can only infer that since he hasn't said anything. I'll be watching.  (11AM Eastern...9A Mountain...8A West Coast)

Vienna Fun Fact Time!

That is Vienna's ex-boyfriend. I'm getting the feeling he's JUST LIKE Jake, aren't you? It's uncanny. This pic is his mugshot because he was arrested for stalking her. Wait, not really...oh, he was arrested for breaking into her parents house because he had to talk to her! Drama! Just like Jake. Doesn't this all make you feel that true love stands a chance? Swoon.

The Trumps. New York Fashion Week. Matching Sideswept Bangs.

Not Bad Brit

Britney looks good! She should be able to throw on that black lacey Dolce number again soon. Here are some pics from the new Candie's ad...which, by the way, isn't their demo an 8 year old girl? Huh. Anyway, the airbrushing is minimal. First photo is obviously the finished look. Demi's airbrusher must've taken the day off...

Super Bowl of Coke

US weekly is reporting that Kristin Cavallari spent Super Bowl weekend wasted, high, and searching for coke. Are we surprised? After the Hills maybe she can do Celebrity Rehab? They haven't had a Hills chica on CR yet...Real World, American Idol has-beens but no Hills 'stars.' Also, I find it interesting that US Weekly is so willing to dish on Kristin and her drug seeking weekend...do you think they'd write that about, hmmm, say Angelina Jolie?

Tonight's Olympic Schedule

NBC: 8-12m  Men's Figure Skating - Short Program; Snowboarding; Women's Speed Skating

USA: 12-3p  Men's Curling; Men's Hockey

MSNBC: 530-8p  Women's Hockey

CNBC: 5-10p Women's Curling; Men's Hockey; Women's Hockey

Universal Sports: 10a-3p News and Highlights

Fun Facts About Vienna

I will post these until the finale. Vienna's mom is an ex topless dancer...Now, she sells boiled peanuts on the side of I-46 (a highway that runs east-west in central Florida). According to US Weekly. OMG. This is Vienna obviously, but, it's good enough...

Some Saaay LOOOVEEE...

It don't come eaaaasssyyy. -Wes #1 hit in Chihuahua Mexico...or whatevs...
This certainly applies to our beloved resident goofball Jake. Let's get serious ladies. Are you really in love with him? (this question does not apply to Tenley, I believe you) I know he cares about the simple things like "taking off for the Caymans on a Sunday morning" or says such swoon worthy things like "I feel like when we kiss I'm running on a treadmill." Really? If a guy said that to me I'd feel horrible. Who likes to run on a treadmill? So your saying your bored, miserable, watching TV, listening to music and trying to read a magazine to distract from the fact you are running on a treadmill? Oh, he didn't mean it like that? It's hard to tell. The overnight dates are always super fun. I was a little upset The Bachelor producers didn't play the volcano bursting montage when Vienna (from now on she will be referred to as Sausage) shut the doors to the bedroom in order to give him "something he can keep forever." Sick. Herpes? I digress. Gia's date was interesting. As in I can't really remember anything about it except for the hammock swinging above the ocean and Jakes treadmill comment so I'll just say it's interesting. Side bar: Gia's ex that she talked about cheating on her with all her friends is Carl Pavano a former pitcher for The Yankees, now with the Minnesota Twins. And she has a boyfriend in NYC, so, don't feel sorry for her. In case you did. Now onto Ms. Tenley Skittles, you need to stop talking about your EX. I mean, it's over the top too much. She likes talking about her ex as much as she likes being in her bikini. Both annoy me for obvious reasons. Oh Tenley Skittles. He saved the best for last, duh. Watching Jake and Sausage kiss was like watching any Oprah show last week. Disturbing, creepy, and uncomfortable.  Is she high on duster? That is the only thing that could explain her choices when she gets dressed before these dates and her incessent giggling. Oh, and when did jean shorts come back? Did I miss something? Everyone is wearing jean shorts at some point in the episode. My favorite part of the Jake/Sausage date was when he ASKED HER WHAT KIND OF RING SHE LIKES? (Princess she says, bleh, ick, gag) Uh, come again? Maybe all the previous Bachelors did this and they edited it out of the episode but really Jake?! Are you serious? Platinum. Sure it'll be platinum. So manly of you to have ABC buy the ring and ask the girls to spend the night with you via a letter that arrives to your table after a few glasses of wine.  I'll briefly touch on the Ali phone call. The best part was how they both looked like they were constipated. It was weird...and leave it to Jake "you drove away with a piece of my heart..." uh, okay Jake. Did they give you a book of cheesy one-liners to memorize in case you got in a jam? Or are you just that brilliant all by yourself? See you next season Ali. The Rose Ceremony was awesome. Did you guys catch the rhinestone bow on the back of Sausage's magenta getup/walking nightmare? The other girls must be so confused. Also, did anyone else think Gia was a little drunky on her "super special intimate video private personal message?" Stop talking Gia. Just sit there and look into the camera. Jake, my friend, you have given the women of America a true insight to a guy thinking solely with his wang. The Women Tell All (that the producers will let them tell or edit how they want to anyway) next week..stay tuned.