Just The Girls

Every Labor Day weekend since I graduated from college, my group of girlfriends gather at a friend's lake house for a reunion. It is one of my favorite weekends of the year. Since our group spread far and wide over the country it is a great way for us to get together and relive our glory days. This year we are having the reunion in Austin – where all the debauchery started. I absolutely, positively can't wait! We are a pretty wild and crazy bunch so things might get a little nuts – and you know what? I could use a little "nuts" right now. Happy Labor Day everyone and remember to get that last bit of mileage out of your white jeans, shoes, bags, etc.

90210: A Week Of Tribute Clips 4

"Why are you so mad at me?" - Donna

"Because you make me mad." - Ray

Why didn't this show win more awards for cutting edge writing?

Trainwreck - Too Forgiving A Term?

Um, listen to what this critic had to say about Jessica's attempt to entertain the crowd at some festival. Seriously, needs to stick with the shoes and clip on hair.

The Mother Of All Ice Cream Trucks

Funky musical group, Heartsrevolution, runs a side business on top of making killer music. They run what might be the coolest ice cream truck in the world. If you are lucky enough to live in LA, Miami or NYC you can book one for a party!!

Check Out Gene Simmons Over Here

I guess if her life long dream of being a princess doesn't work out then maybe she can get work in a KISS cover band. And does it get any more rock n' roll than Cherrios? Didn't think so.

ps- This was taken pre-tan.

90210: A Week Of Tribute Clips 3

"I hate you both. Never talk to me again." - Brenda Walsh

Best. Line. Ever.

p.s.- Can we touch on the decor of the Walsh house for a minute? Um, fug!!!!!

So I Got Airbrush Tanned Yesterday

And when Doug got home from work he said – and I quote – "Wow, you look like Soul Man."

Pretty sure that wasn't a compliment.

Hee Hee Hee

That's all.

Dress Like A Celeb

When I saw this pic of style savvy star Kate Hudson in the cute Juicy lace front dress I was in love and wanted it immediately. Good thing I never bought it because my Shop It To Me salemail delivered it to my inbox this morning on sale!!! Gotta love it. Have you still not signed up? Go now!!!!

Shop It To Me

I'm not sure if you all are aware of Shop It To Me – but you all need to be. It is one of my daily joys to hear my email ding! and be instantly updated with the latest fab fashion sales all over the web.

From Ella Moss to Gucci and Milly to Michael Kors, Shop It To Me is a free service that will tell you as soon as the stuff you love goes on SALE. It's like having a personal shopper who gives a private heads up on all your favorite merchandise -- better than a sample sale!

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Go sign up NOW!!!! And be sure to check out Shop It To Me Trendsetters, which I have so kindly been invited to join, for cool new blogs. ( I am going up next week!)

90210: A Week Of Tribute Clips 2

God, I loved the slumber party episode. Remember the whole "Ahn-drea" part? I am still laughing. And what a freakin' sociopath Brenda was. She turned like a dime on Kelly and then all of a sudden she pulls out some emotions and has a borderline uncomfortable make up scene with her. These were the days. I doubt 2.0 90210 is going to be this awesome. Nothing is this awesome.

Whitney Port: New City, New Job, New Man

Loves it.

What I Took Away From The Hills This Week

This episode of The Hills was a dud. There. I said it. Me. The girl who clears her schedule a good 30 minutes before the show actually comes on in order to prepare for its awesomeness. But alas, Lauren and crew let me down. I was almost over the episode before the episode itself was done and trust me, that hurts. How many birthday parties are we going to suffer through this season? So far, two episodes, two birthday parties. I guess I wasn't aware that this season was titled "That Year We All Got A Year Older."


1. Lauren is Yoda. I mean, the girl really has some zinger advice, does she not? "I don't know if it follows them so much as they chase it." Beautiful. Eloquent. My next tattoo it is.


2. Doug is a total dolt. He tells Lauren she looks pretty nine different ways in one sentence, tells her to skip work so he can take her to Cabo and then is forced to be Whitney for a second and ask her how things are with Lo and Audrina. While he pretends to listen and care he gives his best Blue Steel. Go to Doug's website (oh yes, there is a website) and one needs to look no further for Doug's motives here. To be famous. He even has a management company that can take request for appearances. Pretty ambitious for a sidekick's (Frankie) sidkekick.


3. Chiara!!! This episode is owned by the second tier sidekick. It appears that Chiara got bangs – and they soften her. Even when she says she will beat Lo's ass. Softer. I also adored her awkward brown hairs versus the blonde hairs declaration because let's be honest, the word brunette is way overused.


4. Hi, we're important. Not really, that is really just Satan calling to tell them that their payment went through and he now officially owns their souls in return for making them famous. Turns out Satan is not much of a manager based on Heidi's recent foray into music.


5. Spencer is such a little bitch. Get over who your sister's friends are already! Why do you hate LC so much? Didn't Heidi pick you? Shouldn't you give it up already? EVERYONE HATES YOU!!!


6. This picture of Heidi scares me. Is she planning some monster "Carrie" moment for Stephanie's birthday to remind her who butters her bread or can she simply no longer register emotions on her face?


7. Kelly Cutrone scares the hell out of me and if I were ever in her presence I would fake laugh at whatever thing she said just like Whitney is doing here. That is such an I'm uncomfortable smile. Cute headband though. Oh and little Jessica who got the boot from People's Revolution. She ain't taking it lying down.


8. Heidi and Spencer roll up on Stephanie's bday party and Lo and Lauren do a bad job of playing cool. Lo's lopsided Princess Leia hair do was abysmal. As was her make up. Sometimes she looks like this.


9. Spencer has never looked happier. He just all but ruined his sister's party and he is thrilled. Homeboy is so self-centered it is scary. And where is his facial hair???


10a. Spencer has the audacity to compare him and Lauren to Israel and Iran. Yes, Spencer you so have things in perspective here. You guys are totally the symbolic representation of the tension in the Middle East. Thank you for teaching us all something. And the facial hair is back!!!!


10b. Stephanie is all "Iran who?" I mean, giver her a break. She's in fashion school.


11. Is there no screening process for fashion school? Stephanie should be expelled for her mop alone. Jesus, lady, it is called a bad hair day. Buy a scrunchie to go with the sad 80's ensemble and call it a day.

And that people, is what I took away from The Hills. No birthday party in next week's episode forecast so already it is going to be a better episode. And the return of Heidi's sister!!!!!!!

90210: A Week Of Tribute Clips

With 90210 2.0 starting one week from today, I thought I should celebrate the series that started it all and pretty much defined an entire decade of my life. Each day I will pick a favorite clip to remind us of the madness that started it all. Here is my first pick:



Notice Dylan's dope acid wash vampire inspired coat and is that a french twist on ol' Bren? Jesus. Still, I remember melting when these two FINALLY kissed and I am pretty sure it was Dylan McKay who single handedly solidified my love for bad boys. 

The Michael Phelps Story

Oh c'mon! You know one is in the works!!! Baby won 8 gold medals and has an absentee father. Cinematic gold!!! After scouting around the internet I found two sites that are already promoting their choice to play the swimtastic one on the big screen. Thoughts?

Chicka chicka yeah!

Only if Jenna Fischer can play Stephanie Rice. 

New York, I *Heart* You

This looks crazy good!

Pick Your Poison

My two biggest vices at the moment – this song and York mini peppermint patties.

What are yours?

The Kidd Goes To Target

Model turned stylist turned make up genius, Jemma Kidd, has brought a version of her eponymous make-up line to Target. Well, Target.com at least. Upon my hunt yesterday I saw no sign of it in the store. Jemma Kidd is ususally sold in high end stores like Neiman Marcus and Bergdorfs so I'm thinking it is good stuff! I'm dying to give this little product a go as well as this eye shadow compact.

I Can't Hardly Wait

Madonna comes to Houston in November. A good 3 months away and I am already on pins and needles in anticipation for the concert.




I might pass out when Madge does the double dutch. Too cool for school.

What Do You Mean When You Say Smile Naturally?

The Hills tonight, people. Don't forget. If you want to check out more of Heidi recording her Olivia Newton-John inspired "music video" go here.

Hooray!

Ali and Noah are back together!!!!

Seriously, how cute are Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams? 

Political Fashion Faux Pas

Timmy Woods, the handbag designer behind the ever popular Eiffel Tower bag that Carrie carries in the Sex and the City movie has designed a handbag inspired by Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, will be the first recipient of the bag. She also might be the only recipient because this thing is straight up fug. It looks like a canteen that my 2 year old niece decorated after a trip to Hobby Lobby – which I realize is a bit harsh on the sheer wonderment that is Hobby Lobby. It is basically the handbag equivalent of a Christmas sweater. Tack, tack, tacky! Please oh please someone come out with a bag that is inspired by Cindy "I'll get you...and your little dog too" McCain so we can compare!!!

This Product Has Changed My Life In 3 Days

My dry hair feels silky for the first time in months thanks to this product. If you have frizz you need help controlling due to humidity or roommate tension, you need this product!

Neon Nickelodeon Nails

How much do you love the fact that Rescue Beauty Lounge has named their new pre-Fall collection of nail polish colors after the cast of Spongebob Squarepants? A lot. I might get all Whitney for a sec and try the orange.

Project Runway; Season 5 Episode 5

Ok, I'm doing my recap slightly different this time. I am going to blog LIVE while watching the show. I am very excited about this episode and challenge. Drag queens make everything better, don't they? Plus, my Hills recap has tapped me fresh out of snark this week. I need to reboot.

8:01 - All of Blayne's little notes annoy me!!! Joe trash talks Keith's win last week. Usually when someone talks too much in the beginning of the show it means they are getting eliminated. I'm thinking Keith might be on the chopping block.

8:02 - Enter Chris mothereffin' March. He walks in with his signature laugh and disco ball boobies. Loves it.

8:03 - Farrah Moans is the best drag name EVER.

8:06 - I like the way Heidi says "beer." Beeya.


8:09 – I think Kenley is getting a little too big for her designing britches. Like her and all, but is she getting 'tude? Her outfit was 'aight. Nothing special.

8:10 - Joe just did the funky chicken in his drag queen's bra. It is was very heterosexual.


8:12 – Blayne is back with the lisciousness. He says his drag name would be Neonlicious and Stella's would be Leathalicious. Go Leanne for saying "With Blayne, even liscious is liscious." Leanne is getting a personality!!!! And her outfit was very cool. She said she was thinking The Jetsons and I can so see Judy J wearing that! PS- how does that dude have such hot legs? I'm kind of jealous.

8:18 - Suede gets some design help on his drag queen outfit from his dead grandfather. Interesting.


8:19 - Everyone has it in for Keith. Including me. Bitch is annoying. And his outfit looked like streamers on a chola.

8:20 - The girls come back for fittings as boys. It is quite a shock.


8:21 - Holy ass. Jerell's outfit is fug. It looks like the head of Liza Minelli crowning out of a green vagina. Is that too much?


8:22 - Hedda Lettuce calls Suede lazy. Dayum. That is one ballsy queen.


8:28 - It looks like a pterodactyl out of a gay Jurassic Park. God, I love Tim Gunn.

8:29 - In the world of Project Runway "It's definitely...different" is not a compliment. Yeah, Keith is going home. Peace out you, douche.

8:30 - Daniel never takes constructive criticism. Why????

8:31 - Blayne does a killer Chewbacca impersonation.

8:32 - The L'Oreal Paris make up crew has their work cut out for them!!!

8:34 - Flotsom and jetsom everywhere. God, I love Tim.

8:39 - I am heavily anticipating Michael Kors' commentary.


8:41 - Korto's dress is pretty amazing.


8:42 - Leathaliscious's dress is not hot. At all. When will she go home?


8:43 - I'm calling it. Terri is winning this one. Her David Bowie meets Gene Simmons outfit is so bitchin'.

8:45 - Did a dingo eat your baby, too? Zing from RuPaul to Keith.

8:49 - Daniel is kind of a little bitch. What the hell happened to him? He had so much potential.


8:56 - No way. The straight guy won the drag queen challenge for his Anne Margaret on The Gay Love Boat catsuit with "candy" hiding belt. Ca-razy!!


8:58 - Daniel goes!!!! Serves his priss ass right! He never listened to any of his critiques or "went for it" with his designs. His drag queen looks like a poor man's Cha Cha De Gregorio, ya know, the best dancer with the worst reputation.

8:59 - Laura Bennett is back next week!!! Wooty woot!!! I love that woman.

Did you not just love this challenge? It was so much fun to watch and I think some new people are emerging as real contenders for the win this season! Did Daniel deserve to go home? Was Joe the deserving winner?

Whitney To Strike Out Solo?

Oooh. Juicy. Whitney might be leaving People's Revolution this season to go to work for fashion designer Miguelina Gambaccini who's sole store is in New York. Could Whit be making The Big Apple home soon? Is this a sign that her own series is in the works as reported? If so, go Whit. I adore you and would follow you and the MTV cameras into the depths of hell.

UPDATE: Whitney now going to DVF??? Holy motherload. LC is gonna be jealous!!!!!

Awesomeness

I just found this Youtube video of Ghostland Observatory performing The Band Marches On with the University of Texas Longhorn Band (Hook 'Em!) back in February. I love this band, I love this song, I love this album, I love this performance.

Little J Lookin' Fierce

Taylor Momsen (aka Jenny Humphrey on GG) may be 14 but she gives pretty fierce photo. She was signed to a modeling contract with IMG (home to Kate Moss) not that long ago and reportedly has her eye on high-end, luxury brand campaigns like Miu Miu and Chanel. I think she would be perfect for either.




Oh, and as if it needs to even be said....I can't wait for Gossip Girl!!!!!!!

Um, What?

Did Ricky Martin pull a Clay Aiken?

Two For One Fun

Yesterday I received an email from blog reader, Katie, who shared with me the trailer for the short film her brother, Alex, wrote and directed. After my post about The Explorers Club, Katie and Alex became fans and Alex is even working with them to use their music as the soundtrack to his film. Very cool! You all have to go check out the trailer. The film looks hysterical! And Katie is just as creative as her talented brother. A Parsons student, she writes her own blog and has an incredible Etsy shop and designed the movie poster for the film. What a talented set of siblings!

Runway Goes Drag

I cannot wait for tonight's episode of Project Runway. This might be the most fun, outrageous challenge ever in the history of the show. Since the designers are encouraged to be as over the top as possible, you know the show runway show is going to be awesome. I honestly can't wait for Michael Kors' commentary.

(Mac people watch the vid in Firefox)

My New Mantra

Ya know, like Halloween candy.

Via Kimberlee

The New Sart?

Brand new street style blog, Mr. Lasser, reminds me very much of The Sartorialist. He might not be the original, but his pictures are very cool.