Vogue Magazine Subscribers are the last to know

I have a subscription to Vogue Magazine. Not just any subscription; I am paid up two years in advance. I am a magazine editor and I know that people subscribe for the benefit of being the first to know. Vogue apparently does not understand this. The entire length of my subscription so far, I see their next issue on sale at the grocery store a full 2 weeks before I get my copy. Where is the benefit in this? Any other magazine I have ever subscribed to gives makes their loyal subscribers their priority and I have always gotten then before they were available to the general public. Needless to say I will reconsider renewing my subscription and giving my business to a publication that values their subscribers.

Paws For the Cause Upper Keys Humane Society Fundraiser

The Upper Keys Humane Society in Key Largo Florida will be having a fundrasising event on Sat. November 17, 2012 at Gilberts Resort located at 107900 Overseas Highway. The event will take place between 1-5pm. There will be auctions and raffles, Cutest Pet contest, and live music from well known Upper Keys musicians. Come out an enjoy a cocktail at the Tiki bar for a good cause. The Humane Society is is still in need of donated items for their raffles and door prizes. If you have items to donate please call Denise at 305-304-2837. The Humane Society is always in need of volunteers and financial help to rescue and find loving homes for abused and abandoned animals. The Upper Keys Humane Society is always accepting donations of aluminum cans that can be sold to pay for the animal's medical expenses. Fresh coconuts are also available at the front of the shelter in exchange for your donation. Please consider making a donation of coconuts, newspaper for the
kennels and cans. For more information call 305-451-3848.

It's The Great Pumpkin Slapper, Charlie Brown

Today I felt like I was on Candid Camera. I was in the grocery store and among other items bought two large pumpkins. I plan to make pumpkin bread and pies with them. So I get in the check out line and this women in front of me turns around and smacks the pumpkins. She hits them with such gusto that they bounce like a basketball. She says let me ask you a question, how do you cut these? She caught me totally off guard by such odd behavior. I said " with a chainsaw like everybody else does." she gave me the strangest look and turned around. Honestly. How the hell does she think you cut them?

Miami makes GQ's worst dressed list

This is an article in GQ regarding the 40 worst dressed cities in the country. They put Miami as #9 on this list. Whoever wrote this has never been to Miami I can tell you this with 100% certainty.

"
... A bachelorette party Mecca, Miami hosts a perennial "fleet week" of wasted, self-hating bridesmaids who grope blindly for washboard abs. No wonder so many South Beach dudes look like they're between shifts at Night Train. Third buttons hold on for dear life. Acid-washed jeans constellate under the black lights in the club. And those pointed-toe loafers...faux-alligator? The world's your music video, bro.—Robert Fischer "

WUT? And they show a picture of three women who do not by any stretch of the imagination represent the way women really dress in the Magic City

Georgia May Jagger New Face of Material Girl

Daughter of Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall, Georgia May Jagger has been named as the new muse of the Material Girl clothing line by Madonna and daughter Lourdes Leon. Jagger, age 20 is no stranger to the modeling business, having already worked for top designers like Versace, Chanel and Amani. We have noticed discussion that her famous parents must surely be the reason for Jagger's modeling opportunities. However, I personally think Georgia May bears a striking resemblance to Dutch fashion model, Lara Stone.

The spokesperson position of the Material Girl line seems to be a revolving door, as Jagger is now the third, following Taylor Momsen and Kelly Osbourne. Osbourne has been quite vocal about being replaced as the spokesmodel, saying that she felt "betrayed." Let's just hope that the third time is a charm.

Below is a side by side comparision of Miss Jagger and Ms. Lara Stone.

Christian Louboutin's Cinderella Slippers

Christian Louboutin announced in April that he was putting his magic touch on Cinderella’s glass slippers. The French designer was commissioned by Disney to create his own version of the iconic shoes for the classic cartoon’s DVD re-launch this summer. Today, the first photo of the fairy tale shoes were released. These crystal covered fit for a princess shoes are already a favorite among Louboutin's fans.

Guria Beachwear’s 3 looks in 1 swimwear

TRIANGLES, HALTERS, BANDEAUS OH MY Guria Beachwear's 3-in-1 Chic Top We've all heard of two-in-one deals, but it's a rarity to find three-in-one steals. With Guria Beachwear's 3-in-1 Chic Top, you get triple the choices without sacrificing quality or sex appeal. No longer make the choice between triangle, halter or bandeau, with the 3-in-1 Chic Top all three come standard. Presented in every color and print in the collection, Guria has all your options covered. The top's hardware allows you to adjust to a fit that makes you comfortable – offering as little or as complete coverage as desired. The triple idea was born in 2008, when the economy started its downhill slide and wallets began tightening up. Designer Camila Ckless wanted to present a versatile suit that gives customers the biggest bang for their buck, a feat it truly accomplishes. The 3-in-1 Chic Top retails from $70 to $78.75 and is available in sizes XS – XL, fitting up to E and F cup sizes.   About Guria Beachwear Versatility, sophistication, quality and sex appeal intertwine to give us Guria Beachwear. A wide array of mix-and-match separates including triangles, halters, bandeaus and under-wire tops paired with low-cut American and Brazilian bottoms create a selection of contemporary body-flattering silhouettes. Embracing every figure, Guria offers sizes from x-small to x-large with cup sizes accomodating up to F. Using only the highest quality materials from Brazil, you'll see opulent details, distinctive embellishments, texture, marine-inspired prints and the award-winning 3-in-1 top that easily converts from triangle to halter to bandeau. Visit www.guriabeachwear.com.br for more information.

Charlize Theron spotted wearing Colorfast Apparel

LOS ANGELES - June 13, 2012 - Charlize Theron wore Colorfast Apparel on her way to Pilates.  The new mom sported her Cali Fleece Zip Up Hoodie while walking to class in Hollywood, $69 (www.colorfastapparel.com).  Colorfast Apparel is a lifestyle brand with free-thinking designers and developers exploring the boundaries of design, fabrication, washes and treatments. Other celebrity fans include Katie Holmes, Gerard Butler and Romeo Beckham.

Miami Makes GQ's top 40 worst dressed list

This is an article in GQ regarding the 40 worst dressed cities in the country. They put Miami as #9 on this list. Whoever wrote this has never been to Miami I can tell you this with 100% certainty.

"
... A bachelorette party Mecca, Miami hosts a perennial "fleet week" of wasted, self-hating bridesmaids who grope blindly for washboard abs. No wonder so many South Beach dudes look like they're between shifts at Night Train. Third buttons hold on for dear life. Acid-washed jeans constellate under the black lights in the club. And those pointed-toe loafers...faux-alligator? The world's your music video, bro.—Robert Fischer "

WUT? And they show a picture of three women who do not by any stretch of the imagination represent the way women really dress in the Magic City.

Come Celebrate Brasil at Macy's in Miami

Join Macy’s Dadeland store for a celebration of Brasil! Be part of the fun and excitement Saturday, May 19 with a host of spectacular events inspired by fashion, food and flavor of Brasil. From tropical sounds and a dance fueled fashion show to Brazilian delicacies and drinks, Macy’s invites customers to take a magical journey to one of the most talked about countries on earth – Brasil!

The list of scheduled events include:

Samba Dancers
1 PM

Stop by on the first floor and have your picture taken with
our samba dancers adorned in spectacular costumes marking the bright colors and spirit of Brasil.


Swimwear Fashion Show
2 PM

Enjoy a fashion show featuring the latest Brasilian swimwear
styles and trends. Plus, with any $100 or more swim purchase, receive a beach Kanga with personalized graffiti.


Introducing Brasil Dream by Estee Lauder

Stop by the Estee Lauder counter and discover the new
fragrance "BRASIL DREAM." Our expert beauty advisors will be
available to assist you with a fresh look with colors inspired
by Brasil! With any $100 or more cosmetics purchase, receive a
Brasil beach mat. With any $75 or more Estee Lauder purchase,
receive a Brasil clutch. While supplies last. One per customer.

O Mercado, the Market at Macy’s

A curated shop of Brazilian products featuring exclusive,
limited-edition items, both inspired by and made in Brazil.
With prices starting as low as $5, the shop will carry approximately
100 exclusive items, giving customers the opportunity to experience
a broad array of the distinctive spirit of Brazilian culture.
Plus, 10 percent of the sale price of every product sold within
“O Mercado, the Market at Macy’s will benefit The Nature Conservancy
and its efforts to protect the Brazilian Amazon rainforest. Plus,
receive a Brazilian-inspired clutch with any $75 or more purchase
from O Mercado, the Market at Macy’s!

Brazilian Cooking Demo with Chef Leonardo Charamba of Camila’s
Brasilian Cuisine
1 PM

Learn how to create savory Brazilian recipes from Chef Leonardo
Charamba of Camila’s Brasilian Cuisine and enjoy a tasting of
his recipes. Plus, receive a Brasil keepsake glass and muddler
gift with any $50 or more purchase in the home department.

Carnival Crafts for Kids
1 PM

Bring the kids for a Brazilian Carnival with crafts, mask making a
nd more. Kids will have the opportunity to create their own Amazon
flip book and participate in a Brasilian Conga line!


Join the celebration Saturday, May 19, 2012

7303 SW 88th Street
Macy's Dadeland Mall

Last Minute Mother's Day gift ideas

Mothers Day is quickly approaching, so what’s topping wish lists this year? Style expert, Jeannine Morris gave us the scoop.

Something hot this year that Mom’s will love are these cool watches from Timex…their Modern Originals Easy Reader. The monochromatic, darker hues are great for a night out, while the white with rainbow numerals add a fun pop of color. At Nordstroms for $65. They also have a weekender collection with really fun colors…for a more casual look. These have interchangeable nylon slip-thru straps that are so cool…$34.99 dollars at Target.

For a little pampering pick up the L’Occitane Delightful Hands collection gift set. A trio of hydrating and nourishing hand creams with delicate peony scent, smoothing almond and shea butter. It smooths and protects your hands. Best part, the set comes beautifully wrapped…a perfect gift for $28. They also have a Pivoine Delicate collection with eau de toilette and shimmering powder that leaves behind a delicate floral scent…so pretty starting at $12. L’Occitane products are available at usa.loccitane.com and in 160 L’Occitane boutiques throughout the U.S.

Makeup is always fun for mom and Ulta ( I LOVE Ulta!) has some awesome things with really great values, like their 5-in-1 color collection. It’s a 61 piece collection with 5 different palettes to create custom looks. 10 eye shadows, with coordinating cheek shades, 2 mini lip glosses and 3 dual ended eyeliners for $24.99. I recently bought a make up kit in a three tier faux alligator case for 20 bucks.

They also have exclusive Smashbox Shades Of Fame Reflection Lip Gloss Kits, $29
---5 ultra-shiny travel size lip glosses, so cute. And if your mom likes to do her nails, try Ulta’s 5-piece Nail Lacquer Collection, $9.95. It’s a professional 5 piece mini pack in really fun summer shades.

One of the most thoughtful and heartfelt gifts you can celebrate with this Mother’s Day is the ‘gift of giving.’ JOHNSON'S® Baby has just launched a new charitable platform, JOHNSON'S® Baby CARES –and they’re donating thousands of JOHNSON'S® Baby CARES Kits, filled with washes, shampoos, diaper creams and lotions to Save the Children, to help families in need care for their babies in times of disaster.

This is all part of the brand’s commitment to the healthy development of babies and its’ mission to support families around the world.

You can help by simply viewing the 'You're Doing OK Mom' video on the JOHNSON's® Baby YouTube Page. When they reach 500,000 views, the brand will donate an additional $50,000 to Save the Children. Go to the JOHNSON'S® Baby Facebook Page, to learn more about it.



Whitney Houston's Funeral

The worst of NY fashion week

New York fashion week has come to an end. We gave Ralph Lauren a standing ovation. We saw models including veteran supermodel Christie Brinkley take a tumble. We enjoyed the celebrities, the style makers and the trendsetters. Now it's time to get down to the serious business of presenting what we believe are the worst fashions of the week and we hope that we won't be seeing anymore of this. Here is what is probably my top pick of the worst.     I mean just what the hell is this? Okay, never mind that wearing socks with sandals is a ridiculous look even if you're running out to shop, I don't know Wal-Mart at midnight. This looks like bricks or even bar of soap strapped to this models feet with rubber bands! Who is responsible for this fashion fiasco? Eckhaus Latta.   Be sure to bookmark my blog because I have a lot more to say about some of the attrocious attire.

Catherine Malandrino New york Fashion Week

Catherine Malandrino discusses her collection that she presented last week at fashion week in New York city. Her Fall 2012 collection inspired by the 80's film "Cat People."

Ralph Lauren at New York Fashion week

One of the last shows at New York Fashion Week was Ralph Lauren. Indeed, they had saved one of the best for last. I am also happy to report that although there seemed to be a record number of slips and trips on the runway this year, Ralph Lauren's models were flawless. I am also very happy to see that heel height is lower our chiropractors will indeed approve.

Ralph Lauren's Fall 2012 collection featured dapper menswear with a feminine twist for women and vintage glamour. Plaid jodhpurs, houndstooth coats and Fair Isle sweaters for day, and ultra-luxurious satin gowns for evening.

reactions to the death of Whitney Houston

Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday strongly defended his decision to have flags lowered to half-staff on Saturday for Whitney Houston. You know I don't get this. Whitney fought a very public battle with drugs and alcohol. For years the public and the media tore her up over it. They put her on the pedestal just to tear her down. They laughed ,and scoffed and wrote some of the cruelest things about her. Now that Whitney is dead, everybody wants to say we've lost a legend. These people forget that when they write such horrible things that there is a human being behind the public persona. Did they think the tabloid crap would make her stresses any easier to deal with? I think a lot of people are feeling quite guilty now. They sort of share in that addiction.

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Lead discovered in most lipstick formulas

Did you know that most lipstick formulas contain lead? Lead is toxic even at low levels and it has been banned in paint since the late 1970's. So why is it found in lipsticks, a beauty product that most women, like myself wear every single day? We're not talking about the cheap brands here either. Lead has been found in our best selling brands.

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics analysed of a study of lead found in lipstick that was conducted by the FDA. The Campaign for safe cosmetics wants consumers to know that in the majority of the four hundred different lipstick brands and formulas tested in this study, teested positive for lead.

"Recognizing that there is no safe level of lead exposure, we need to be protecting women and children from all levels of exposure," said Stacy Malkan, co-founder of the campaign -- a non-profit coalition of environmental- and cancer-prevention groups.


Stacy Malkan's organization urges the FDA to set limits on how much lead lipsticks can contain. But I don't think that goes far enough. There should be no lead at all. I don't trust the FDA. After all, when the FDA's study found lead in these cosmetics, the general public didn't hear anything about it until a third party took a closer look at their research.

There are many dangers of wearing these products and not just to your own health and well being. What about the children women kiss while wearing it? And what is the effect on unborn children? Anything that touches the skin gets inside our bodies.

Are there brands that seem to contain more lead that others? Well, yes. The group said that five of the nine lipstick brands with the most lead are sold by L'Oreal, the world's largest cosmetics manufacturer. L'Oreal's "Color Sensational" Pink Petal had the highest levels of lead of any lipstick tested at 7.19 parts per million.

Zac Posen New York fashion week

Zac Posen presented his fall 2012 collection during New York fashion week. Here are the highlights from the show along with interviews.

Nicole Miller presents fall 2012 collection

One of my favorite designers, Nicole Miller presented her fall collection on Friday February 10th during New York fashion week. This is the video of the show.

Nicole Miller New York Fashion week 2012

One of my favorite designers, Nicole Miller presented her fall collection on Friday February 10th during New York fashion week. This is the video of the show.

Donna Karan fall collection 2012 New York fashion week

Designer Donna Karan wants a woman to be empowered in her life and by her clothes. The Fall 2012 collection presented during New York fashion week featured coats with strong shoulders and skirts and dresses with sharp pleats. Her signature bodysuit was paired with both tailored menswear looks and feminine taffeta skirts.

In case you couldn't be at fashion week in person, here is the video from the show.

Christian Louboutin makes appearance in Miami

Christian Louboutin celebrates 20 years of his famous red-soled shoes, Christian Louboutin has been dropping in on select retailers across the globe for a seemingly never-ending party. “In France, 20 years defines a generation,” Christian Louboutin said. “This is a celebration of the first generation of this brand.”

He made guest appearances at Saks Fifth Avenue at Bal Harbour where he autographed shoe purchases for fashionable fans.

In honor of the 20th anniversary, Louboutin has designed a capsule collection that includes the most iconic looks from the last two decades in this limited edition collection, available this month.

Odd fashions from the 54th Annual Grammy awards

The 54th annual Grammys has come and gone. It's time to crtique the fashions. One of the oddest was Zamora a musician from Venezuela. I'm not sure what was up with the crown, cape and scepter. Was he auditioning to be the next burger King?

Whitney Houston dies at 48

The body of singer Whitney Houston was found today in a room on the fourth floor of a Beverly hills hotel.

Lieutenant Marc Rosen of the Beverly Hills police department confirmed her death at 3:55PM in the Beverly Hilton Hotel after a call was placed at 3:23. Cause of death is currently unknown. Rosen stated that there were no signs of criminal intent and that the matter was being investigated.

People who were with her for her recent concert in Los Angeles said she was healthy and happy, though during her most recent rehearsal for the Grammy's witnesses reported that she exhibited strange and erratic behavior.

Houston's friends and entourage positively identified the body.

Houston sold more than 170 million combined albums, singles, and videos worldwide.

Nicole Miller New York Fashion week 2012

Nicole Miller, one of our favorite designers presented her show at fashion week in New York City 2012. This is the video from her show yesterday.

Firenze 4 ever 2012

Top fashion bloggers, models and fashionistas at Luisa Via Roma fashion event.

Christina Ricci for Calvin Klein

Actress Christina Ricci for Calvin Klein's beauty line

The New York Chocolate Show

Two of my passions! The New York chocolate show presented some fabulous culinary and fashionable creations. Models walked the runway dressed head-to-toe in chocolaty Broadway-themed costumes. Take a look at this.

Article About Sinthyia's death Unpublished

Since i published my story about Sinthyia dying I been getting some crazy emails and even some threats. Whatever Sinthyia was into it was heavy. The threats prove that to me. I don't need this. I am a peacful girl who wanted to tell a story about somebody I sorta knew. That story came over the newsfeed of a couple of feeds i sub to. All of this drama is crazy. There's some crazy oldlady on this AbsoluteWrite.com named Victoria. Know her? She accused me of using a fake photo. Just jealous. Like oooo yea I found your pic on somebody's photobucket account lol must mean it isn't really u. Get a friggin life. Don't out me in the middle of crazy shit with this Publishing company either why you ppl would make a big issue out of a death notice is pathetic.