"Jealousy Nor Envy, Love & Joy"

All On The Cover: Barack Obama & Michelle Obama Cover Essence

2008-12-01T17:26:00.002-05:00

The historic victory of President-elect Barack Obama and First Lady-to-be Michelle marked the beginning of a new era. ESSENCE's new issue celebrates Obama's journey to the White House and explores what the win means for Black America.

ESSENCE's January 2009 dual-cover issue featuring President-elect Barack Obama and soon-to-be First Lady Michelle commemorates a once-in-forever event as only they can. The 56-page tribute features the images, thoughts and dreams of some of their best writers and photographers and examines what the Obama victory means for us, our children and the future of Black America. Yes, this is our time. And the journey has just begun. Enjoy!

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Music In Ya Ear: Jamie Foxx Intuition

2008-11-30T16:33:00.006-05:00

Jamie Foxx is back with his third album, Intuition, December 16th. Right on time for the holidays! Can I get this is my stocking? Thanks.

His first single, “Just Like Me” is steady on the charts and you can catch the premiere of the video on YouTube on November 26th! Produced by Tricky Stewart and The Dream, it actually reminds me of MiMi’s “Touch My Body” also produced by the hit-making duo. Love it. Intuition is slated to feature additional production by Timbaland, Sean Garrett, Salaam Remi, Carlos McKinney and more.

Below is the Video of Jamie Foxx's "Just Like Me", is a story of a man who finds his match in a woman, who also cheats, and does her. It's a fun twist. The video features T.I., who rhymes and Tajari Henson plays the woman who has him stuck. Enjoy!

Tune In Tuesday: "Super Human" - Chris Brown feat. Keri Hilson

2008-11-18T16:13:00.001-05:00

Super Human - Chris Brown featuring Keri Hilson

Title: Super Human
Author: Chris Brown featuring Keri Hilson

What do you guys think of this video?

All On The Cover: Tyra Banks Covers Ebony Magazine

2008-11-18T15:59:00.003-05:00

Media Princess Tyra Banks Swears She's Just An Ordinary Lady

Supermodel, businesswoman, talk show host, producer…there isn’t much that Tyra Banks can’t do. She recently sat down with EBONY magazine and dished on why she’s just an ordinary lady who’s all about value and appreciates a good sale! In fact, she even offers readers six ways to save money and time.

Although Banks boasts some frugal ways, word has it that she is a huge tipper and takes great care of her employees. “I gotta take care of my people,” she says. Tyra also discusses why she has yet to place her name or face on a product and gives the latest scoop on her love life. “One thing I can say is I try not to date people who are famous because one celebrity equals five…I get set up by friends,” says Banks. (p. 76)

For more, pick up December's issue of Ebony.

More scans below.

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All On The Cover: Keyshia Cole Covers Billboard Magazine

2008-11-18T15:57:00.001-05:00

As she prepares a biopic and the third season of her TV show, the diva showcases ‘A Different Me’.

Keyshia has two consecutive platinum albums, eight top 10 singles on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart (including three No. 1s) and a top-rated reality show on BET.

On Dec. 16 Imani/Geffen/Interscope will release her third album, “A Different Me,” which will drop in the wake of the 360 deal Cole signed with Interscope that includes a movie based on her life.

“I haven’t reached my goal yet,” says Cole, who says that down the road she wants to live in a log cabin and own horses, operate a veterinary hospital and pet store—“I’m a dog person,” she adds—plus a coffee shop on the side. “I want that real bad. I can just see the couches and the fireplace going. “But to get there,” she continues, “I have to first accomplish my musical goals. To quote Tupac, got my money right, I got my mind right, and now I want war.’

Wire Talk: Kanye West Explains What Happen In London

2008-11-18T15:54:00.000-05:00

According to Upscale Swagger, Kanye wrote a blog entry on his site yesterday explaining his frustration with the Paparazzi and he also gives the real reason why he was arrested in London. He really makes some good points and I just hope the Paps can take it easy on him. Check out the full blog entry below.

WHO’S WINNING, ME OR THE MEDIA?
REGARDLESS OF HOW MUCH LIGHT I PUT OUT, THERE ARE PEOPLE WORKING JUST AS HARD TO ONLY DELIVER DARKNESS. IF YOU LISTEN TO MY MUSIC, HOW COULD I DELIVER SO MANY POSITIVE UPLIFTING MESSAGES AND BE THE MONSTER THAT THE MEDIA PAINTS. PAPARAZZI GIVE REAL PHOTOGRAPHERS A BAD NAME. A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS, THEIRS ARE WORTH A THOUSAND DOLLARS…
LET US NOT FORGET THE PAPS KILLED PRINCESS DIANA. WHEN WILL THERE BE A LAW PASSED THAT SIMPLY ENFORCES THAT SOMEONE HAS TO ASK TO TAKE A PHOTOGRAPH OF YOU. THAT WOULD SEEM LIKE COMMON COURTESY. RIGHT NOW THE PAPS ARE ABOVE THE LAW AND THE PEOPLE THEY SHOOT ARE BELOW IT. WHAT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL IS PICTURES TAKEN WITH THE INTENT TO SELL….LIKE DRUGS WITH THE INTENT TO SELL… OR CROSSING CUSTOMS WITH ENOUGH MERCHANDISE TO HAVE THE INTENT TO SELL. THE EXPLOITATION OF MY IMAGE IS THE PROBLEM. IT PRODUCES A “BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY” BEHAVIOR THAT CAUSE THE PAPS TO DRIVE RECKLESSLY ON FREEWAYS, JUMP OVER FENCES AND INVADE PRIVACY ALL IN AN EFFORT TO GET THAT “MONEY SHOT.” YOU SHOULDN’T BE ABLE TO SELL A PICTURE OF ME WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. AFTER THIS LAW IS PASSED, WHEN YOU ENTER A PUBLIC PLACE LIKE A BASKETBALL ARENA ETC., THERE WILL BE A SIGN THAT READS…”ALL PHOTOS TAKEN HERE ARE PUBLIC DOMAIN AND CAN BE USED AT THE PHOTOGRAPHERS DISCRETION.” OBVIOUSLY RED CARPET EVENTS WHERE PEOPLE SHOW UP TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED WILL ALSO APPLY. THE PERSONAL PROBLEM I HAVE WITH THE PAPS IS WHEN THEY TRY TO CATCH YOU BEING A REGULAR PERSON. I AM NOT A CELEBRITY. I’M A NORMAL PERSON THAT’S JUST FAMOUS. I REFUSE TO SNEAK IN AND OUT OF BACK DOORS AND KITCHENS OF HOTELS ETC….

I AM PROTECTING MY PERSONAL SPACE SINCE THERE ARE NO LAWS TO PROTECT THAT FOR ME.

I PUT MY HAND UP TO THE CAMERA IN SELF DEFENSE!

HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED…WHEN I LEFT THE CLUB, I WAS ENCOUNTERED BY A THIRSTY PAPARAZZI AS USUAL. HE FELT HE HAD MORE RIGHTS TO MY SPACE THAN ME, SO I PUT MY HAND UP TO PREVENT HIM FROM TAKING MY IMAGE. I DIDN’T ASSAULT HIM BUT MERELY PUTTING MY HAND UP TO COVER HIS LENS. MY SECURITY YELLED, “GET THE CAMERA OFF HIM.” I GUESS IN ALL THE COMMOTION THE CAMERA SCRAPED HIS NOSE.

THREE HOURS LATER I GET A KNOCK AT MY HOTEL DOOR. THERE WERE FIVE POLICE OFFICERS IN FRONT OF MY ROOM AND I HAD NO IDEA WHY. I HAD MY SECURITY GO SPEAK WITH THEM. THE COPS WERE VERY CORDIAL BUT TOLD ME THEY HAD TO ARREST ME BECAUSE A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THAT WAS THE BOGUS PART. THEY PLACED ME IN HANDCUFFS AND DROVE ME TO THE STATION. THEY SPOKE ABOUT HOW THIS WAS OBVIOUSLY A PUBLICITY STUNT BY THE PHOTOGRAPHER BUT THEY STILL HAD TO GO THOUGH THE MOTIONS. WHEN I GOT BACK TO THE HOTEL THERE WERE PAPARAZZI HANGING OVER THE BRIDGE ABOVE THE HOTEL TRYING TO GET A SHOT OF ME GETTING OUT THE POLICE VAN. EVEN THOUGH I WASN’T CHARGED, THE DAMAGE WAS DONE. SURE ENOUGH THE NEXT MORNING, PLASTERED ACROSS EVERY MEDIA OUTLET… KANYE GETS ARRESTED. IT DIDN’T MATTER THAT I WASN’T CHARGED OR THE FACT THAT I HADN’T ASSAULTED ANYONE. ALL THAT MATTERED WAS THAT I WAS ARRESTED.

SIDEBAR, THEY QUOTED ME AS SAYING…”GET THE CAMERA OFF HIM!” LIKE I WAS TALKING IN THIRD PERSON. HE TRIED TO MAKE ME SOUND LIKE A CRAZY PERSON AND PEOPLE BELIEVED HIM. WHAT MERIT DOES THIS GUY HAVE THAT HE CAN SAY SOMETHING ABOUT ME AND PEOPLE TAKE IT AS LAW? THE FACT THAT HE COULD GET ME ARRESTED OFF A MERE COMPLAINT BUT I CAN’T ASK HIM TO STOP TAKING PICTURES OF ME IS VERY LOPSIDED.

WHO’S WINNING, ME OR THE MEDIA?

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Crushing Over: Keyshia Cole

2008-11-18T15:43:00.003-05:00

Hugely successful Grammy nominated R&B singer and songwriter KEYSHIA COLE is set to close out 2008 with a bang. Three (3) songs from her second album reached number one (#1) status -- "Let It Go" (w/Missy Elliott and Lil Kim), "I Remember" and "Heaven Sent." Her reality show "The Way It Is" became the most-watched program in BET's history, and with season three having started yesterday, November 11th, Keyshia Cole is sure to make history again. Keyshia's third album, A Different Me - Executive Produced by Keyshia, Manager Manny Halley and Geffen Records Chairman Ron Fair is set for release on Tuesday, December 16, 2008.

"Here’s a first look at the album cover for Keyshia’s upcoming LP “A Different Me,” courtesy of Rap-Up.com."

KEYSHIA COLE is the definitive soul singer to emerge in this decade, and she is in good company. Over the past seven decades, precious few R & B females have touched the hearts of America. From Billie Holiday to Sarah Vaughn, Dinah Washington, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, Whitney Houston, and Mary J. Blige - Keyshia possesses the same innate quality of telling the truth through song like her predecessors. Her pain becomes your pain, her joy, your joy.

Her first single, "Playa Cardz Right" featuring Tupac (an early mentor of Cole's) has already garnered a top 15 chart position in its first three weeks. This single follows a host of seven (7) number one (#1) records that include "I Should Have Cheated;" "Love," "Let it Go," "I Remember," "Heaven Sent," "Last Night" (w/P. Diddy) and "Give it Up to Me" (w/Sean Paul.)

All of the songs for A Different Me were written or co-written by Keyshia with production from award-winning producers such as Ron Fair, Polow Da Don, the Trackmasters, The Runners, Kwame and Neffu. Guest appearances include Kanye West, Nas, a duet with Monica, and a posthumous appearance from Tupac.
Keyshia was nominated for two Grammy awards in 2007 for "Best Contemporary R&B Album" for "Just Like You" and "Best Rap-Sung Collaboration" for "Let it Go" (w/Missy Elliott and Lil' Kim). She has also received awards and or nominations from the American Music Awards, Music Choice Awards, NAACP Awards, BET Awards, Vibe Awards, and ASCAP Awards.

Born in 1981 in Oakland, California, Keyshia didn't have it easy. The Cole's adopted her after her mother Frankie, an addict at the time, could no longer take care of her. Twenty plus years later, she is still trying to put all of the pieces of the puzzle we call life together - discovering long lost siblings, mending the relationship with her mother who was recently released from jail and supporting her sister, Neffe, and her four children.

The road to riches wasn't easy for Keyshia and still isn't. Besides the release of a new album, new season of her BET reality show, touring and personal appearances, Keyshia is gearing up for the production of a movie based on her life. Be sure to catch her 3rd Season of Hit Reality Show 'The Way It Is' on BET at 10PM every Tuesday night.

Let me know what you think by leaving a comment!

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Smell This: Diddy has a new fragrance!

2008-11-18T15:26:00.002-05:00

Sources say, "Diddy Using Obama’s Name To Promote I Am King Cologne"

Sean John has a new fragrance for men ready to hit stores next month called “I Am King”. Although TV & Print ads have already been completed, Diddy has decided to add more to it. Diddy plans to promote the fragrance in a lunch he will hold in Los Angeles and on TV talk shows and link his new fragrance and Obama. Diddy recently told the Wall Street Journal, “When you see Barack Obama, you see a strong, elegant black man and when people see my ad, it’s almost like that’s the trend."

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Designer Spotlight: Jessica Biel To Design Handbags For William Rast

2008-11-18T15:23:00.001-05:00

Jessica Biel will create a range of handbags for William Rast, a fashion label which was founded by her boyfriend Justin Timberlake. A source told Star magazine that Jessica has already started sketching designs for the exclusive accessories.

The William Rast company Timberlake created, specializes in denim, jackets and tops, but Justin has asked his girlfriend to design some limited-edition bags for his next collection.

Biel is a handbag fanatic and wants to join in the fun. An insider tells Star magazine,

“Jessica is casual when it comes to clothes, but she loves bags.”

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Art Museum: Hip-Hop Art

2008-11-18T14:42:00.000-05:00

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CLAY AIKEN CONFIRMS, "I'M GAY"

2008-09-26T14:41:00.005-04:00

At last!! I thought he would keep this secret in the closet forever. I know most of us knew already or at least suspected that Clay Aiken(former American Idol runner up) is gay, but he has officially came out the closet and admitted it to the world. According to People magazine, he decided to come out in spite of his son that was born August 8th through in vitro fertilization.

"It was the first decision I made as a father," Aiken, 29, tells the upcoming issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday. "I cannot raise a child to lie or to hide things. I wasn't raised that way, and I'm not going to raise a child to do that."

So, how will his fans react? Yet to be determined. But his mom reacted just as any mother would, who had no idea all these years. She must have been surprised and overwhelmed. She had no idea, which I don't understand. A bit odd if I may add, it was too obvious at least to the public eye.

"So what was his mom's reaction? "She cried. She was stunned, but very supportive and very comforting." Even now, Aiken admits, "She still struggles with things quite a bit, but she's come a long way."

Amy Winehouse has vomited on designer dresses

2008-09-26T13:59:00.002-04:00

Amy Winehouse has committed a fashion crime.

She borrowed £25,000 worth of designer dresses from London’s Harvey Nichols and returned them with vomit stains. There was even a furry mold growing on the satin and silk gowns that made them unwearable.

Harvey Nichols has now asked for their £25k back.

EWWWW!

Notorious Trailer

2008-09-24T23:18:00.010-04:00

The Notorious B.I.G. is finally coming to theaters!

Fox Searchlight has hired Jamal Woolard, a Brooklyn-based rapper, to play late rap icon Biggie Smalls, a.k.a. the Notorious B.I.G., in its upcoming biopic “Notorious.”

Derek Luke, Angela Bassett and Anthony Mackie also have been cast in the movie, the art-house studio said. Directed by George Tillman Jr. (”Soul Food”), it goes into production this month and is set for release in January.

Luke (”Catch a Fire”) will play Biggie record producer Sean “Diddy” Combs, who off-screen is an executive producer on the film. Mackie (”Brother to Brother”) will play rival rapper Tupac Shakur, while Bassett (”Akeelah and the Bee”) will play Biggie’s mother Voletta Wallace.

The production held an open casting call last fall in the hope of finding the next Notorious B.I.G., ne Christopher Wallace, the generously built East Coast rapper who was killed in an unsolved Los Angeles drive-by in 1997.
The idea, executives said, was that as with casting for sports movies like “Miracle,” the production would be better served with a non-actor who can rap and imitate Biggie than with a pro actor who might need to be taught how to rap.
More than 100 Biggie wannabes, many of them non-pros and all with the requisite size, turned out to show off their rapping and impersonation skills.

Woolard, who also is known as Gravy, is not a total unknown. He has released a number of albums, though he’s perhaps best known for being shot before a radio appearance outside the New York hip-hop station Hot 97 two years ago, after which he proceeded with the interview and became a part of hip-hop lore.
Like Biggie, Woolard was a drug dealer before he became a rapper. He had released a number of albums on indie labels in the 1990s before being signed by Warner Bros.

Voletta Wallace cited “Jamal’s charming personality, warm spirit, wonderful sense of humor and beautiful smile” as reasons for the casting. “He is a talented and charismatic actor, and I am excited that he will bring Christopher’s character to life,” she said.

Biggie, who drew on his experiences as a drug dealer in his rapping, is considered a seminal figure in the hip-hop world; his posthumously released “Life After Death” was a top seller and is considered one of the most influential hip-hop records of the modern era. “Notorious” is expected to examine his troubled life, his music and his impact.

Lets see how Naturi Naughton does in the role of Lil' Kim. This controversial character who spews sexually explicit lyrics is completely different than G-rated personas her former 3LW bandmates Adrienne Bailon and Kiely Williams have pursued as the Disney superstars The Cheetah Girls. It would be good for Naturi to get another shot after getting the boot from 3LW.

Other interesting credits include Antonique Smith as Faith Evans. The movie was co-written by Cheo Hodari Coker, who interviewed Biggie three days before he was fatally shot after leaving a music industry after party on March 9, 1997. It was Biggie's last interview.

Below is a movie trailer of the movie expected to be released January 16, 2009.

I can't wait to buy my tickets!!

Sean Connery For Louis Vuitton

2008-09-24T20:19:00.002-04:00

Rumors has it that, Sean Connery is the new face of Louis Vuitton's advertising campaign. I think their choice is excellent. I'm a fan of his. I can't wait to see the pictures roam the internet like hot-cakes.

Here's a throwback:

"I present to you Mr. Bond, James Bond that is."

Robert Pattinson - “Interview Magazine” October 2008

2008-09-24T20:04:00.004-04:00

Michael Martin interviewed Robert Pattinson for the October 2008 issue of Interview Magazine (with James Franco on the cover). Here’s the article and a new pic of Robert with his pants hanging off his ass:

– Alert the tabloids: Harry Potter actor linked to drug house! Twenty-two-year-old Robert Pattinson fondly recalls his time living in a “cool little ex-crack den” in London with best friend Tom Sturridge. He’s joking (we think) about their bad behavior as struggling young actors. “We spent the better part of a year just getting drunk every night,” Pattinson admits. “I don’t know if that counts as ’struggling.’” After the debauchery ended, Pattinson co-starred as Cedric Diggory in two Harry Potter movies. A former child model–he posed professionally from ages 12 to 15 (”when I stopped looking like a girl”)–Pattinson has been dubbed “the next Jude Law” in the British press. “I don’t really see the similarity,” he says. One opportunity to break out comes via next year’s Little Ashes, a Spanish drama in which Pattinson stars as the young Salvador Dali. But first, there’s the vampire thriller Twilight, based on the popular teen books, in which Pattinson plays Edward, a 108-year-old bloodsucker in love with a high school girl. Horror fans are already stalking him. “It’s funny,” Pattinson says, “because teenage girls would say,” Oh my God, you’re Cedric!’ It switched in a week to ‘Oh, my God, it’s Edward!’ Allegiances change to freely in the teen-girl world.”

Note to Fans: A larger scan of Robert and his falling
sweatpants can be found here.

James Franco - Interview Magazine October 2008

2008-09-24T19:57:00.003-04:00

New Reality Show Taking Over MTV!!

2008-05-30T16:29:00.001-04:00

T.I. is taking his new life to the small screen with an eight-episode reality show on MTV. They will follow T.I. as he completes his 1000 hours of community service before serving his year in prison.
Cameras will start rolling [again, MTV was there for his release] this summer and continue until he begins his sentence in early 2009. The series will air shortly after.

The new album, Paper Trail drops August 12.

90210 is Back!!

2008-05-19T15:00:00.007-04:00

I was a fan of the orginial Beverly Hills 90210, so I really can't wait to see the new and improved version of 90210. They are back with a brand new cast. YES!!!

Stylista

2008-05-19T15:00:00.006-04:00

New and improved fabulous fashion reality show! I can't wait until it begins. I'm a fan of Project Runway & America's Next Top Model, Peter Perfect, so adding this to my favorites is exciting.

Check Us Out!! Get Featured Now!!!

2008-05-19T15:00:00.005-04:00

Check us out on Myspace!! Get Featured Now!! If you wish advertise, be featured, or become a part of our team please contact us on myspace for further details.

*Click on the cover below to go to our myspace.*

My Jam of the Week!!

2008-05-07T20:30:00.004-04:00

Karina Pasian

I'M BBBBBBAAAAAAAACCKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!

2008-05-07T20:30:00.002-04:00

Sorry for being MIA for so long, had to take some time for my real life outside of the computer and just enjoy myself as a CEO of my own magazines and entertainment business, so please make sure you check back often for updates. Well I hope you have a good evening and enjoy the weather.

WRITERS/BLOGGERS WANTED ASAP!!!

2008-01-16T15:40:00.000-05:00

Jnel & J.© Magazine (www.myspace.com/jnel_j), is a fresh, new and innovative magazine that's about to change the game. Our goal is to unite high end and urban culture, and address the lifestyle and issues of today's reader.

We are currently seeking bloggers/writers who are trying to gain an edge in the industry. You will be responsible for research, writing small blurbs for our blog and our front cover. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to really affect the magazine and make solid contacts in the niche magazine world. We are looking for three or four candidates and would like to start interviewing asap.

Note: You must be passionate about fashion, photography, beauty, lifestyle, music, and just dealing with relationship issues.

P.S. This is your time to shine. Opportunity only comes once, so if you feel you got what it takes and would like to be a part of a dynamic magazine that's sure to create a major buzz feel free to contact me.

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Founder/CEO

Jnel & J.© Magazine

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2008-01-04T15:02:00.000-05:00

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Secret Crush Model Contest!!

2008-01-04T14:57:00.000-05:00

Sick as A Dog!!!

2007-12-09T09:11:00.000-05:00

I'm home sick today. 2 days ago I had awful body aches. I barely made it through the day yesterday with laryngitis and by the time I got home last night from walking around the city with my family I felt horrible.

I'm just hanging out at home today with my baby girl trying to keep comfortable. It's pretty miserable. I'm watching "Cartoons" on the Noggin channel with my baby. So I'm basically just lounging it out.

Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

2007-11-22T11:35:00.000-05:00

Calling All Freelancers!!!

2007-11-15T10:02:00.001-05:00

Jnel & J magazine is a fresh, new and innovative magazine that's about
to change the game. Our goal is to unite high end and urban culture,
and address the lifestyle and issues of todays reader.

We are currently seeking freelance writers, fashion designers,
photographers and beauty gurus trying to gain an edge in the industry.
Opportunity only comes once, so if you feel you got what it takes and
would like to be apart of a dynamic magazine that's sure to create a
major buzz feel free to contact:

Esmeralda "Esy" Morales
Founder/CEO
Jnel & J.© Magazine
JnelJ.Magazine@yahoo.com
myspace.com/jnel_j

Calling All Advertisers, Designers, Models, Musicans, Sponsors!!

2007-11-11T10:25:00.000-05:00

What perfect way to make yourself be known. If you wish to be advertised or be a possible candidate on the cover of an issue, please contact me on MySpace. Help us promote our new magazine as we will help you. Thank You!!

Kiss Kiss,
Esmeralda "Esy "Morales
Founder/Owner
Jnel & J.© Magazine
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The Frank151 Tuff Gong Book 30 Celebration

2007-11-11T09:10:00.000-05:00

You are invited: The Frank151 Tuff Gong Book 30 Celebration

Monday November 19th

10pm-4am

Featuring: The Stone Love Movement (Direct From Kingston, Jamaica)
and Max Glazer and DJ Gravy (Of the Rice & Peas Crew NYC)

Located at Love

179 MacDougal St. (At W.8th St)

New York, NY

Brought to you by: Frank151, The New York Kings, Universal Music/Tuff Gong,
Rice & Peas and Stone Love

Free with RSVP at: events@frank151.com

Also, A Special Photo Exhibit at the Newly Minted "Essex Street Gallery" in the Lower East Side

Portraits Plus

A Photo Show by: Pedro Coube Arieta

Curated by: Jordan Schaps and Jordan Cory Sorman

At the Essex St. Gallery

Join the Photographer and Curators for the opening on:

November 15th at 5:30pm

At 27 1/2 Essex St. 10002 NYC Lower East Side

Chamillionaire and Paul Wall Reunite

2007-11-10T10:57:00.000-05:00

Chamillionaire reunited on stage Wednesday (Nov. 7) with Paul Wall, officially ending their long-running feud.

Chamillionaire was performing at TSU in Houston as the headlining act for BET’s Black College Tour. After performing such songs as “Won’t Let You Down” and “Hip-Hop Police” from his new album “Ultimate Victory”, Chamillionaire surprised the 2000+ fans in attendance by bringing out Paul Wall to perform their classic track “In Love With My Money.”

MadeMe and Valley!

2007-11-10T08:38:00.000-05:00

Wassup Everyone! Erin will be previewing her Spring collection for MadeMe at Valley, who will also be celebrating their one year anniversary, Tuesday, November 13 from 6-9 pm.

There will be complimentary manicures, Hors D’oeuvres, Cocktails, an open bar, and a 15% discount on MadeMe’s Fall collection!

After-Party hosted by Gold Bar
389 Broome St at Mulberry
10pm-2am
Open Bar Compliments of Triple 8 Vodka
10pm-11pm

Music by DJ King Solomon

RSVP: mademe-valley@pitchcontrolpr.com

Gateway One

2007-11-09T12:42:00.000-05:00

Wow!! This computer is amazing, it's one of the most handsomest machines I've ever seen. Gateway All-in-One PC is a streamlined, sleek PC housed in a glossy black console that's only about 3.5 inches thick. The console houses most of your computer: A 19-inch widescreen LCD, the hard drive, invisible but rich-sounding speakers, a DVD drive, and even a TV tuner (optional) are all built right into the display.

The only loose parts are the keyboard, mouse, and remote—they are wireless, beautifully engineered, and quite responsive. The first thing you'll notice is how quick a setup can be. The shoebox-sized power brick has one single cord that attaches to your PC. That's it. One wire and you're off and running.

This PC also comes equipped with seven USB ports and a fast slot-loading DVD. It runs Windows Vista Home with a trial version of Microsoft Office 2007. The price, fully loaded, will run you about $1,800.

What A Beauty!!! I will be adding this to my wish list.

Check Us Out on MySpace!!

2007-11-06T17:45:00.000-05:00

Show your support and check out the Jnel & J.© Magazine on MySpace. Please add our banner to your page or website, and don't forget to sign the guestbook. I'm taking this worldwide!!

New Website coming soon!!

Kisses,

Look of the Day!

2007-11-03T17:27:00.000-04:00

Get This Look...

--On The Net:

JustSweet.com

PLASTICLAND

2007-11-03T10:51:00.000-04:00

For all you Marilyn Monroe fans, check out these unique and fabulous plates and tea set. I think this is hot for a collector of Marilyn Monroe. It's a good addition. Brought to you by PLASTICLAND.com. I hope you enjoy.

Marilyn Monroe Print Dinner Plate Set of 4

Marilyn Monroe Print Dessert Plate Set of 4

Marilyn Monroe Set of 6 Espresso Cups & Saucers

Marilyn Monroe "Tea for 1" Tea cup & Diffuser

--On The Net:

PLASTICLAND

Kisses

Pastry Kicks

2007-11-02T22:20:00.000-04:00

Here's a clip from the Pastry Kicks Collection Photoshoot.

--On The Net:

PastryKicks.com

YouTube

Pastry Kicks Clothing and Makeup Line Expected Fall

2007-11-02T21:57:00.000-04:00

It's been known that the Simmons' Sisters (Vanessa & Angela) have a new shoe collection called Pastry but there's also been talks that they are also coming out with a new clothing and makeup line. I can't wait to see what they're going to look like, I love the sneakers, they are too cute. I think I'm gonna add some to my Christmas wish list this year....LOLZ

Well I hope you have a good weekend. God Bless & Stay Safe.

P.S. Check out Pastrykicks for more information on the collection.

Kisses

Day After Halloween

2007-11-01T15:20:00.000-04:00

Sorry I couldn`t update yesterday, I had a lot of running around to do, buy some last minutes Halloween stuff for my baby, but here are some pictures I took yesterday of my baby, and just some Halloweeners. [Started off cute, than it was just so wrong but funny...lolz]. We had a lot of fun trick-or-treating and watching the parade go by.

This is my daughter dressed up as a princess

These are some guys in a nearby salon, dressed to impress.

Some Paraders

I hope you enjoy some of my pictures.

Kisses!

On MySpace

2007-10-29T13:53:00.002-04:00

Jnel & J. is now on Myspace, please make sure to check us out and leave a comment. I will be posting updates and pictures, so you guys can take a look, and let me know what you think. I will also notify everyone, when the website is up and running. It's currently under construction, but as soon as I get it done, I will be posting the Grand Opening.

Thanks again for stopping by to show some love. Here's the link to the Myspace Page...

Jnel & J. Official Myspace

Kisses,

Oprah Apologizes

2007-10-29T13:53:00.001-04:00

If anybody knows the healing power of public mea culpas, it's Oprah Winfrey

The daytime queen profusely apologized to the parents of students at her all-girls school in South Africa for a sex-abuse scandal that resulted in the dismissal of one of its dormitory matrons.

"I've disappointed you. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry," a tearful Winfrey told angry families who showed up for an emergency meeting at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, according to South Africa's news.24.com, a leading news site.

Allegations surfaced two weeks ago that a "dorm parent" had been accused of fondling a girl and physically and verbally abusing several others, including grabbing them about the neck, beating them and hurling them against a wall.

The talk-show host made her second visit to the school, located in the town of Henley-on-Klip, just south of Johannesburg, in as many weeks. She reportedly took full responsibility at the gathering and begged parents to forgive her for the staff member's behavior.

The accusations came to light after one of the pupils ran away, purportedly because she couldn't stand the alleged abuse any longer.

Winfrey suspended the matron and at least one other staffer. The school's principal, who the girls complained had failed to take action, was placed on paid administrative leave as detectives and Child Protection Services probe the reputed misconduct.

"I trusted her," Winfrey told the families regarding the principal. "When I appointed her, I thought she was passionate about the children of Africa. But I've been disappointed." Read More

Jnel & J. Website Coming Soon!

2007-10-29T13:53:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone! So you guys know I'm in the process of creating a website for Jnel & J. It will be launching it's grand opening real soon, please make sure to come back and check out for more updates on the launch.

Thanks again for stopping by to show some love. I really appreciate it. Please also subscribe to my daily blogs. Thank You!

Kisses,

Nuts About Fletcher!: My Top Pick!

2007-10-25T19:28:00.001-04:00

Check out Ralph Lauren's 40th Anniversary charmer. He'll make you go crazy over nuts. His name is Fletcher the Nutcracker. He's 11 inches long, costs $150. To purchase him go to Ralph Lauren.com.

It's a perfect gift for your grandfather, dad, or that special someone in your life. Nice birthday or holiday gift. He's definitely on My Top Pick list!

--On The Net:
Ralph Lauren.com

New Layout!!!

2007-10-25T19:28:00.000-04:00

Hello My Darlings!...

I actually added a new layout today. It is the current main layout, so I hope you enjoy it. I'm working on some new layouts for my other blogs, that I will hopefully have up by the weekend. I will also try to get back to adding some more posts by this weekend as well. Please leave feedback. Leave me comments and please subscribe. Have a good weekend!

Thanks!

Mariah Carey on her new fragrance

2007-10-24T11:44:00.002-04:00

Even though Mariah Carey has a new fragrance, she never was the type to spray on a scent before she left the house. In fact, Carey says she never really wore perfumes until she fell in love with her own creation, "M."

"This is the first fragrance that I wear," Carey told The Associated Press in an interview Monday. "I'm not really a perfume person at all ... Things that are too strong and overwhelming, that's what I was always not a fan of."

But when Elizabeth Arden approached the superstar to create her own perfume, it piqued her interest — mainly because the cosmetics company didn't want to use just her name, but wanted her input in the creation of the scent, which she describes as light, sensual and memorable.

"They were welcoming in my involvement just in every detail, and that was what was the most exciting thing to me," said Carey.

Carey says the fragrance, which comes in a purple bottle with her signature butterfly icon on top, was based on some of her favorite things. One is a Moroccan incense; another is a flower called the Living Tahitian Tiare. But another scent mixed into the fragrance is unexpected: toasted marshmallows.

That aroma was added because it evoked happy memories of her childhood around the campfire. But she adds: "It's blended in there — it's not like you're gonna walk around smelling like marshmallows."

Carey worked on "M" while on tour and working on her latest album, and said she spent as much time on launching the fragrance as she did working on her music career: "I'm obsessed with it!"

But now she's back to putting most of her focus on the new record, due out early next year. The as-yet-untitled album is the follow-up to her multiplatinum comeback disc, "The Emancipation of Mimi," which earned her three Grammys.

"It's hard for me to sit here and talk about it without sounding like I'm bragging if I'm in love with it, but I'm in love with this album," she says. "I think that having the success with the last record allowed me to have more freedom. ... and just make records that I like. It's kind of a really fun record."

M by Mariah Carey is an Eau de Parfum, and will be available in 30, 50 and 100 ml. Click on the button below to purchase the fragrance.

Mimi launching her debut fragrance, M by Mariah Carey

2007-10-24T11:44:00.001-04:00

Mimi is launching her debut fragrance, M by Mariah Carey, in partnership with Elizabeth Arden.

M by Mariah Carey translates the beauty of Mariah Carey’s musical notes into a carefully chosen fragrance that embody her warmth, sensuality and glamour.

I hope it smells amazing, hell it better smell good for her sake, since it's been said that the first 200 customers were able to buy it for $130.

ENJOY!!!

Taking Requests

2007-10-24T11:44:00.000-04:00

Hola Bellas! Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I have been so busy but any way if you want to be "Site of the Week" click here! I have been doing a lot of research on what to post up, but looking for a perfect post is so hard being that every blog I visit has almost the same news or headlines. It's just me on this, I don't have a partner helping me post when I can't come online.

I will try to make a new post today! I am also going to taking "REQUESTS", on what you would like for me to post. So make sure you subscribe & ask for me to make you, site of the week!

Thanks for stopping by to show some love.

Stay Blessed! :)

NYC Sample Sales

2007-10-22T16:58:00.000-04:00

Everyone is welcome, don't miss buying your favorite must-haves, Go out and check them out. It's Glorious!

What: Multidesigner Sample Sale
Why: Galliano, Costume National, Just Cavalli, GF Ferre, and Malo clothing and accessories for men and women at up to 80 percent off.
When: Oct. 22-28. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 17 Battery Pl. S., b/t West Side Hwy. & Washington St., 5th flr. (212-413-4421).

What: Superdeluxe
Why: Decoupage glassware, letterpress cards, silk-screened gift wrap, scarves, and other items are at least 50 percent off.
When: Oct. 24-27. Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 187 Chrystie St., b/t Stanton & Rivington Sts. (212-260-8300).

What: Tufi Duek
Why: Bringing-sexy-back dresses, were $495-$950, now $95-$200; tops, were $220-$500, now $50-$120; shoes, were $280-$500, now $95-$120.
When: Oct. 23-25. Tues.-Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 530 Broadway, at Spring St., 10th flr. (212-925-8277).

What: Elie Tahari
Why: Men’s and women’s leather jackets, were $798-$1,398, now $349-$399; sweaters, were $248-$548, now $79-$99.
When: Oct. 23-27. Tues.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 510 Fifth Ave., at 43rd St., ground flr. (212-398-2622).

What: Bonpoint
Why: Stylish little kids need good deals, too. Baby overalls are $52; dresses are $76; boy shirts are $45.
When: Oct. 23-26. Tues.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 317 W. 33rd St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves. (718-747-1656).

What: Chaiken
Why: Luxe winter coats, were $700, now $275; pants, were $250, now $100; sweaters, were $498, now $150.
When: Oct. 23-26. Tues., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 261 W. 36th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 2nd flr. (212-947-8748).

What: Rachel Roy
Why: Up to 75 percent off leather jackets, one-shoulder dresses, wide-leg trousers, and blouses.
When: Oct. 31-Nov. 2. Wed.-Fri., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 25 W. 39th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves., 14th flr.

Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll

2007-10-17T23:28:00.005-04:00

Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll-Season 2 Coming Soon

Beware: after just one episode you won't be able to get the song "Don't Cha" out of your head. But if that's OK with you, then tune in for a peek inside a doll house full of catfights (no pun intended), skimpy costumes, heavy make-up, and burlesque-style dance routines as the all-gal group chooses its next member. Dolls' founder Robin Antin, rapper Lil' Kim, and Geffen Records head honcho Ron Fair serve as judges, while singer-turned-TV personality Mark McGrath hosts. In season one, 19-year-old Asia Nitollano was chosen as the next doll, but the former New York Knicks dancer opted for a solo career instead. So as not to end up with the same doll debacle a second time around, season two will focus on forming a brand new group called Girlicious.

Magazine Cover Sample: Jnel & J.

2007-10-17T23:28:00.004-04:00

This is a magazine cover I designed in photoshop. It's a sample of what I hope to someday publish. The baby on the cover is my daughter, I thought it would be nice to add her to my special project. I dream someday of working or even having my own magazine. Tell me what you guys think.

Whether it be a job offer or just a comment, please feel free to let me know your opinion on it. Can I do it?! ;]

--Contact Me:
Jnel & J.

Nothing New

2007-10-17T23:28:00.003-04:00

Hey everyone! I apologize for not having any updates today. I cannot even believe that it's hot outside but rainy. This weather has just been absolutely crazy!! I have a couple of posts to blog, but I want to research some more, before I add them. Wasn`t feeling too good plus I have a few errands to do today. I am going to get back to comments and everything else this weekend, so hopefully I will get caught up by then.

Please keep up the commenting and subscribing.

Thanks for the patience and support! Anyway, a cool site for you to check out [ click ]. It has the sweetest fashion on earth...aww how sweet . :]

DIY FACIAL TREATS

2007-10-17T23:28:00.002-04:00

Create soothing facial creams and cleansers to pamper your skin. These recipes are super-cheap (you use ingredients found in your kitchen or at the grocery mart), they are all-natural, and best of all, they feel and work great!

OATMEAL CLEANSER

What You'll Need:

-Aloe vera (available in big jars at pharmacies for just a few bucks)

-1 Tablespoon of uncooked oatmeal

Mix a quarter-sized blob of aloe vera with the uncooked oatmeal. Stir it around with a spoon, or your fingers, until it's mixed well and then spread the paste on your face and cleanse! Move your fingers in little circles all over your face, rubbing gently but firmly. Wash off with lukewarm water and pat, don't rub, dry.

CUCUMBER EYE SOOTHER

What You'll Need:

-A few slices of cucumber

If your eyes are puffy from not enough sleep, bloating or from crying, cut a couple of slices of cucumber. Lie down and put the cuke slices over your closed eyes, leaving them there for about 5 minutes. You'll notice the difference!

AVOCADO OR PAPAYA MOISTURIZER

What You'll Need:

-1 avocado or 1 papaya

-1 Tablespoon of plain yogurt (regular, not low-fat)

-1 egg

Cut the avocado or papaya (both work equally well) in half. Put away one half (or eat it!) and mash the other half in a bowl with a fork. Add the plain yogurt and add one egg white. (To separate an egg, crack in half on the side of the sink, keeping the halves together. Then carefully hold over a bowl and slowly pour the white stuff over the edges, using the shells to catch the yolk before it falls in. If the yolk ends up in the bowl, it's not a disaster - just scoop it out with a spoon). Mix it all together and use your fingers to smooth it all over your face, rubbing gently but firmly with your fingertips. Leave it on for 5 minutes or so, then rinse off with lukewarm water and pat your face dry.

--On The Net:
Women's Forum

Supermodel Gisele trades thongs for heels

2007-10-17T23:28:00.001-04:00

Supermodel Gisele Bunchen arrives at her new footwear collection launch
"Gisele Bundchen Ipanema Collection", at Melbourne's Alumbra, Docklands. There was a time in Australia when thongs were rubbery and were worn to the beach and backyard barbies, and when sandals and walk socks went together like a meat pie and sauce.

But Brazilian glamazon Giselle Bundchen is in Australia to give the classic Aussie footwear a fashion boost.

Bundchen launched her Ipanema Collection, a range of thongs and sandals distributed in Australia by Melbourne firm Novo Shoes, at Central Pier in Melbourne's Docklands on Wednesday night. But the model made no apologies for not wearing the summery footwear that bears her name to the launch party. She arrived fashionably late in a sleek Mercedes Benz saloon, wearing strappy heels to match an ivory, mid-length dress. "Because it is evening. I think they are more for the day," she said of the Ipanema range.

A short time later, she told the 200 or so guests she had "nothing but warm welcomes" since her arrival in Australia this week. "I feel like the president here," she said as Melbourne fashionistas cheered for her. A percentage of Ipanema Collection sales will be donated to the Pure Xingu Water campaign, aimed at preserving the headwaters of the Xingu River system in Brazil's Amazon region.

Photo: Getty Images

Alicia Keys

2007-10-16T18:06:00.002-04:00

This is my new jam of the week...I love this song....
Alicia Keys - No One

--On The Net:
Music Jesus.com

'Diddy' Being Investigated

2007-10-16T18:06:00.001-04:00

NEW YORK - A man has accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of punching him out during a dispute at a trendy Manhattan nightspot, but the rap mogul's lawyer called it a harmless "disagreement."

Police were investigating the report of an assault early Saturday at the club in SoHo, but declined to identify any suspects.

Law enforcement officials confirmed news accounts Tuesday that Combs, 37, was the alleged assailant. Investigators were seeking to locate more witnesses before questioning Combs, said officials, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the investigation hadn't not been completed.

In a statement, Combs' attorney denied any wrongdoing by his client.

"We hope this matter will be resolved without the filing of any criminal charges as it was a disagreement among acquaintances, not a criminal assault," said the attorney, Benjamin Brafman.

Police said the incident occurred at about 3:30 a.m. inside Kiosk nightclub. The 31-year-old man told police that he and Combs had been arguing over a woman before Combs punched him in the face, the officials said.

Earlier this month, a hip-hop promoter filed a $5 million lawsuit claiming Combs unleashed three violent bodyguards on him in another New York City nightspot. The lawsuit alleged that after the plaintiff spoke to Combs in The Box, one bodyguard punched him in the mouth, knocking him backward onto a table, and two others began hitting and kicking him continuously.

In 2001, a jury cleared Combs of firing a weapon during a 1999 dispute at a Times Square club that wounded three bystanders, and of bribing his chauffeur with money and jewelry to take the rap.

Combs recently placed third in "Hip-Hop Cash Kings" rankings by the Web site Forbes.com, which put his 2006 income at an estimated $28 million.

He has a clothing line, Sean John; heads Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group and its record label; and hosts MTV's "Making the Band" series.

--On The Net:

OMG

Foxy Brown Pleads Not Guilty

2007-10-16T18:06:00.000-04:00

NEW YORK - Foxy Brown has pleaded not guilty to charges that she threw a cell phone at a neighbor who complained about the volume of her car radio.

The 28-year-old rapper entered the plea to the assault charges in Brooklyn state Supreme Court on Tuesday after arriving from Rikers Island prison wearing casual street clothing.

Brown is in jail for violating probation skipping her anger management classes and traveling out of the city without permission in a separate case in Manhattan.

She was arrested in the New York City borough of Brooklyn in August and accused of striking Arlene Raymond, 25, after the pair got into a fight July 30 over Brown blasting her car stereo near her home.

--On The Net:

OMG

Mommy Break: Girl's Night Out!

2007-10-13T09:58:00.002-04:00

BBBRRRRR...It's so damn cold outside, I miss the warmer weather, winter is surely coming real fast. I'm so bored right now... nothing much to do except eat, sleep and play with my baby! So I've decided to add some stuff to my blog. Any ideas out there? Guys?! Girls?!

ok then... lets see... is there anything else 2 say? HHHMMM...oh yes!

Yesterday I had my very first "Girl's Nite Out" it was kind of a mommy break. No baby, No Man! I felt a little guilty on leaving the baby, but I needed some me time for once. Wasn't too fancy, but very good to just go out alonewith my friend. I wanted to go somewhere I've never been before or eaten so we ended up going to the chain restaurant Chevy's...Food was good, frozen margaritas great. I had a very good time.

Kisses

Grandma Playing Halo 3 on Xbox360

2007-10-13T09:58:00.001-04:00

I know Halo 3 is the top game to play by far, believe me my man is glued to the controller, but I really would've never guessed for a granny to be playing it. Well now-a-days you never really know, Nintendo Wii say it's good for the elderly to play, I'm even thinkng of telling my dad to buy it for him and my mom, so they can play it, but this is a must see check out the video, shit is too funny.

The Ultimate Jeans Guide: Denim's Greatest Hits

2007-10-13T09:58:00.000-04:00

by shop girl

Some things are universally popular because they're luxurious (four-star
restaurants, the Four Seasons Hotel, Aston-Martins), and some things are universally popular because they're useful (cell phones, dishwashers, electricity). Some universally popular things are used to make an impression on others and exhibit the owner's personality (dogs, tattoos, aforementioned cell phones). And occasionally, there are things that do all of these in one nice, neat, portable package (denim). What else is accessible the world over (admittedly in varying degrees of availability and style), appropriate for nearly every occasion (okay, not dinner with
the Queen), worn by everyone from royalty to deep-shaft miners, and styled for
different sized humans from the tiniest babe to the largest man (I swear, today
at the Levi's store there were two mannequins inside one enormous pair of dungarees)? Denim, the great equalizer. But selecting the right pair is a decision fraught with nuance. Which cut do you want? What color? Should it be dungaree-dark or sandblasted light? And how much of your wardrobe budget do you want to sacrifice to this one (okay, seven pairs, but still) item? How do you choose? I'll help, but pay attention: you'll probably spend more time in denim than in any other clothing item. I'll even help you figure out what goes with it (and, really, what doesn't go with it?). Listen up!

Hot Trends

This season is less about shape and more about hue. There are still lots of
skinnies, but they have ceded ground to the decidedly more forgiving straight-leg. The rigid dark-blue cool has relaxed to include fades and shades I thought would never come back: rich red, green,
gorgeously neutral grey, faded black, and even sunshine yellow. Plain-old standard indigo denim has such a range, from beachy blasted to whiskered old-school, that it's hard to be wrong. (Unless, of course, you are stuck in your old high school time warp::shudder::). But
beware:
the wilder the color on the bottom, the more spot-on your accompaniments must be. Try one of the season's great chunky sweaters in grey or camel with wild green or red denims; for yellow, I recommend solids or graphic prints with at least some black and white
(don't want to look like a clown!). Try a university-style cardigan sweater for a casual silhouette. Keep footwear basic
in silhouette: flats, boots or sneakers in a solid, dark color to ground your frivolous threads.

Texture is another way to show your personality. Velvets and corduroys are a great way to take jeans into the fall, and can even boost the dressiness level to cocktail party proportions, if the accents are right. Add a satin tuxedo jacket to velvet cigarette jeans and a sparkly sandal, and tuck your jeweled clutch under your arm as you chat at the next chic soiree.

Shapes that Fit

Before you decide on a trend that you like, make sure it's one that's the
right cut for your…um, assets. There is absolutely no point in latching onto the
skinny trend if you're bootylicious, or adopting the wide-leg silhouette if you're five-foot-three. Remember, it's
not chic if it looks horrible on you.

Petites: select a slim, pencil, cigarette, or cropped jean with a shorter inseam to make your legs look long. A wideleg jean will make you look as if you borrowed your mommy's clothes for dress-up. Straight trouser jeans are a great way to put together a more sophisticated look, especially with tailored toppers like a chic jacket or a cardigan with a belt (but please keep the hemline hip-height or shorter so you don't look like you're standing in a bucket!)
Curvy: Your goal is to emphasize your curves without knocking people over. There are many cuts designed to hug your hips without gapping at the waist; look for a contoured waistband that rises a little higher in the back to avoid the dreaded whale-tail when you bend over! Shy away from cuts that flare too wildly at the hem; you want to add length to your legs, and that is best done with a slight boot-cut that doesn't cling too tightly to your thighs. Some stretch will caress your curves; too much will make you look like ten pounds of sausage in a five-pound bag. Some distressing can contour your thighs, but not too much! When pairing tops with your jeans, make sure to accentuate your waist with a nipped jacket, empire top, or wide belt. Do NOT wear high boots with anything but cigarette or stovepipe jeans tucked in.
Tall: Lucky ducks. With legs that go on for miles, your sole focus is on finding hemlines long enough to accommodate your heels, too. Old Navy and the Gap have jeans in longer lengths, as do many of the designer brands. You can even your proportions with tunic tops or long, belted cardigans; feel free to stuff stovepipes into a pair of high boots. But tight, tapered jeans will make you look too stork-ish; choose a palazzo or slight boot-cut to balance the length of your stems.
Booty-free: Pockets. Focus on the rear pockets. Flaps are your best friends, and the higher the pockets are situated on your bum, the more they will lift it. Trouser jeans may not be your best choice, unless they are equipped with buttoned flaps; wear a top with a cinched waist and some fullness below to add volume to a flat tush.

Occasions

Day Casual: Grab a longer tee and layer up! Add a varsity sweater, a button-front shirt, and classic sneaks to a slim faded pair for Saturday with your funky tote and your errand list. Sunday you can wear colored
straight-legs with flats and a turtleneck to brunch; grab a chain-link bracelet and a bright clutch and you're off.

Friday: Jeans can go to work if they're a sophisticated trouser cut and you pair them with a silky blouse and a great
jacket.
Wedge heels add respectability with enough comfort that you can still log the six miles you trudge around the office every day.

Night Out: Grab those long, dark straight-legs or black skinnies and add a lustrous silk top and a pair of killer platforms, some dynamite earrings and a sparkly clutch. Or add texture with a chunky
target=_blank>bolero and bright cami and height from right-now booties.

Night In: Cocktail parties demand
girlyness; those colored jeans are right on with black peep-toes and the perfect
velvet blazer, a crisp white tuxedo blouse and a few glamorous long chains.

Remember, when there are no limits, it can be even harder to get a look just
right than when you're confronted with rigid boundaries to stick to. Keep your
eyes open around you and see what others are doing, but make sure that you're
choosing the look that is all yours. It's not chic if it's not you, and you make
your best impression when you're comfortable in your own skin.

Kisses!

P.S. If you want more information go to the She She Me homepage for more fashion details.

--
On The Net:

She She Me.com

Lindsay Lohan on what Rehab did for her

2007-10-10T11:54:00.002-04:00

Associated Press

Well according to the Associated Press, Lindsay Lohan had a few things to say about rehab and what good it did for her.

"Well here's my opinion on it. Feel free to comment me on this....

How long will she really last this time?

You know it makes me really mad and frustrated when these young Hollywood chicks,
get paid millions of dollars to be superstars or actresses, and they take advantage of it, by doing some real dumb shit, like fucking with cocaine, and becoming alcoholics.

I know some don't have the best family support, but WTF, be a better person on your own. There are little girls who look up to them, and want to become the next L.L or Paris & Nicole, what do they have to show for, not a damn thing, but saying that it's ok to go out and party like a rockstar and do drugs
and come home pissed drunk, and just act a fool. Hell No!

You can still be a true Rockstar & look fabulous, and not care what people think, but you don't have to be fucked up about it, and go down the darkside of the road, just to be that "It Girl."

Just keep a good head on your shoulders, and stay positive to all the negative stuff that's out there".

~ Here are some of the things Lindsay Lohan said...

"It was a sobering experience. It was humbling. It made me look at myself, and all of the people, places and things in my life in a different way. I was in there for substance abuse, after all." — Lindsay Lohan, on rehab.

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On the Net: For More on Lindsay Lohan

OK!:

http://www.ok-magazine.com/

In Touch:

http://intouchweekly.hollywood.com/

Charlize Theron: Sexiest woman alive

2007-10-10T11:54:00.001-04:00

October 10,
2007, 7:27 am PDT

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES - Charlize Theron has an Oscar, a Golden
Globe and a Screen Actors Guild award. Now she's Esquire magazine's "sexiest
woman alive."

Past winners of the title include Jessica Biel, Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johansson. The issue featuring Theron hits newsstands Oct. 16.

Theron talked with the magazine about growing up on a farm, her political
interests and her work, including her latest movie, "In the Valley of Elah," a murder mystery set among
U.S. troops newly returned from Iraq.

"I wanted to make the movie precisely because it evades formulas about
guilt," the 32-year-old actress said. "I'm drawn to ambiguity."

Theron also candidly discussed her least favorite film, "Reindeer Games."

"That was a bad, bad, bad movie," she said. "But ... I got to work with John Frankenheimer. I wasn't lying to
myself that's why I did it."

Theron won an Oscar for her role in "Monster." Her screen credits also include "North Country" and "The Cider House Rules."

___

On the Net:

http://www.esquire.com

Jennifer Lopez: Yes, She's Pregnant

2007-10-10T11:54:00.000-04:00

By US Magazine
October 10, 2007, 5:00am PDT

Us Weekly

Jennifer Lopez has kept her glossy pink lips sealed during
recent public appearances, dancing around questions from interviewers wanting to
know if she's singing for two.

But her bump speaks loud and clear.

After Lopez made an appearance on MTV's "Total Request Live" on
October 8 to promote her new CD, "Brave," cohost Damien Fahey told Us that her
condition was obvious.

"I've been around a lot of pregnant women. She
walked around like a pregnant woman, sat like a pregnant woman, and stood like a
pregnant woman," he says. "If I were a betting man, I'd definitely bet she was
pregnant."

Indeed, Us has confirmed from multiple sources that Lopez is
about four months pregnant with her first child. Or children -- a source tells
Us Lopez's mother, Guadalupe, 61, "is proudly telling people she's having
twins."

The 38-year-old singer-actress, who has long expressed her desire
to have both career and kids, is ecstatic about the news.

"It's a dream
come true," a Lopez source tells Us. "She and Marc are over the moon."

Pregnancy news is especially sweet for Lopez, whom insiders
believed was unable to carry a child at all. "[Conceiving] was a struggle for
her," says a source.

Seconds another, "This pregnancy is a miracle."

Anthony, 39, who has three children from prior relationships,
has been equally eager to expand his brood.

When Anthony was recently
asked to imagine his response to his wife being pregnant, he said, "It's going
to be me in handcuffs, because I will run down the street, screaming like a
madman."

For more details on J.Lo's pregnancy, check out the new issue of
Us Weekly, on newsstands this week.

10 sex questions every woman should ask herself

2007-10-07T17:51:00.000-04:00

This advice, from ob-gyn and pleasure guru Hilda Hutcherson, M.D., could
change your sex life—forever.

By Hilda Hutcherson, M.D.

I’m an ob-gyn who travels the country lecturing about sex—but believe it or
not, I haven’t always known how to enjoy my body. I had my first orgasm at 30, and now I consider it my job to make sure women don’t have to wait as long as I did. I got there by unlearning everything I’d been taught about sex.

I can remember being seven years old and hearing my mom spell “s-e-x” while
talking to a friend on the porch of our house in Alabama. From her hushed tone,
I knew she was talking about something very naughty. As I got older, I was told
to “keep your panties up and your dress down,” common advice for Southern girls.
(I was even instructed to scrub my “down there” quickly, lest I discover the pleasure that bathing could bring.) I dutifully saved my virginity for marriage
and didn’t like sex once I had it. I faked orgasms for years. I’d hear
friends talk about doing this or that in bed and looking forward to getting their partners naked and I’d wonder, What the heck is wrong with me?

Why I ever decided to become an ob-gyn I can’t tell you, but I’m so glad I
did—in part because it was my patients who helped snap me out of my pleasureless
fog. They asked me questions about sex, not just vaginas or babies. I remember
one patient asked, “Is anal sex safe?” My first thought was “That’s illegal in
Alabama!” but I gave the best answer I could. It became clear that I needed to
learn more about sexuality—for my patients and for me. I started by
reading everything I could get my hands on: sex therapy textbooks, magazine articles, sex manuals like The Joy of Sex. I’d seen plenty of other
women’s private parts, but never my own, so—yep—I grabbed a mirror and took a
look. When that first orgasm happened, it wasn’t some skilled loverboy who showed me how; it was me. As I got more comfortable with my body, I actually wanted to share it with someone else—and my next sexual experiences were, well, pretty damn fantastic. Today, I’ve been married for 20 years and have a fulfilling and adventurous sex life. Having made my own transformation from prude to sex expert, I want to help other women get the satisfaction they deserve. By the time you’ve finished this (very personal!) self-survey, your eyes will be open to what’s really going right, and wrong, for you in bed. May the rest be X-rated history.

1. What do I really think about sex?

We women are supposed to be so empowered these days—in command of our careers, our bank accounts and our sex lives. But if you grew up in a home that taught you sex was shameful, those old messages could be living on in your subconscious, mucking things up in the bedroom. They certainly did for me. To start tackling my sexual baggage, I made a list of all the negative messages I’d received about sex and then wrote positive ones next to them: “Only bad girls enjoy sex” became “Every girl deserves to enjoy sex.” Then, when one of those old thoughts entered my mind—in bed or out of it—I had a positive one ready to replace it with. It actually turned into a fun bedroom game that served a dual purpose: getting me over my hang-ups and getting me in the mood.

2. Do I know my parts as well as I do his?

A common lament I hear from women is “He can’t find my clitoris.” We expect
men to know where the sweet spot is, but can we give them much more than basic
directions? The pea-size tissue you see between the labia is the tip of the
iceberg—the full clitoris fans out deep into the pelvis. I often give couples a
lesson I call Clitoris 101. The basic premise? Don’t go straight for the “pea.”
It has so many nerve endings that stimulating it before you are fully aroused
can be uncomfortable. Instead, touching the labia and rim of the vagina and
putting pressure on the mound where hair grows first boosts blood flow
to the entire area, giving more pleasure and stronger orgasms. Ignoring all the
stuff around the “pea” is like touching just the head of a man’s penis. (What
man wouldn’t gently correct us if we tried that?)

3. What’s my express route to orgasm?

Where does it feel most natural to be touched? What speed or pressure works
best for you? Is there a go-to fantasy (oh, yes sir, Officer…) that
brings you to climax like clockwork? If you can’t rattle off the answers to
these questions, figure them out—knowing how to give yourself pleasure is key to
being able to enjoy yourself with someone else. One patient of mine found that
her best masturbation fantasy was a menage a trois with two men; another figured
out that touching herself felt best when she lay on her stomach. Once you know
exactly what gets you there, you can show your partner—or just let your mind
wander back to it when you need a little push over the edge.

4. Do I ever let him do all the work?

Hopefully, the answer is yes—you deserve to get as good as you give. But so
many women think their partner’s pleasure is more important than their own. One
patient told me she’d read everything written about fellatio, and even
when her partner was trying to please her, she was distracted, thinking about
what tricks she’d use on him next. Enough’s enough. You know how satisfied it makes you feel when you give your partner a really good time? He’ll feel the same way if you lie back and let him do it for you.

5. Am I OK with my body?

The way you feel about your body directly and profoundly affects
your sexuality. One woman I treated had always had a satisfying sex life—until
she had a baby. Then she felt fat, hated the new shape of her breasts and missed
her prebaby abs. And when her husband touched her in those vulnerable places,
she’d push his hands away. Eventually, she started avoiding sex altogether. It
may sound corny, but I told her to buy a journal and record in it one positive
thing about her body every day. When a month had passed and she hadn’t run out
of things to write, she finally accepted the truth: Her body was worth appreciating, and satisfying, just as it was. (Exercise helps too— it produces chemicals that can actually ramp up sex drive and arousal.)

6. Do I have sex for the right reasons?

I’ve handed my office Kleenex box to too many women who felt empty, sad or
lonely after a sexual experience. Bad sex with someone you love is one thing—sex
that makes you feel bad about yourself is another thing altogether. The latter
almost always happens when the circumstances that got you into bed in
the first place are overly complicated. Take a minute to remember the last few
times you had sex and why you did it—and then, this is key, think about the
quality of the sex in each of those cases. Great reasons to have sex: You want
to connect; you’re making up after a fight; it’s a celebration (wedding night,
anniversary); you’re making a baby; you’re horny, pure and simple. Not-so-great
reasons to have sex: You want him to stay the night; you want to avoid a fight;
you want someone to love you; you’re afraid he’ll leave you if you don’t. Think
about it. Sex is always better and more deeply satisfying when your motivation
for doing it is simple and healthy.

7. Can I rank my top five touch-me zones?

For a truly fulfilling sex life, a woman needs to discover the pleasure spots
that aren’t covered by her undies. One of my patients found that nipple stimulation alone could bring her to orgasm. Another found a soft, sensitive point on the backs of her knees that made her crazy. I’ve got a spot behind my right ear that makes my toes curl. Your assignment: Start exploring on your own, with a feather, a vibrator, your hands, whatever, and find your top five most touchable spots. You’ve got to come up with at least five. Then show them to your partner so he can push your buttons better.

8. Do I have “vagina anxiety”?

I’ve lost track of how many patients have come into my office anxious about
the size or length of their labia, or the way they smell or taste. In fact, one
of the most common questions I get is “Am I normal down there?” As 1970s as it
sounds, I recommend using a mirror to have a peek, like I did. Otherwise, just
take my word for it: Unless you’re fighting chronic infections or have labia so
large that it hurts to wear underwear, you are normal. And whether you agree or
not, men think we’re pretty darn good-looking down there—I hear it from my patients’ husbands and boyfriends all the time. Still, no matter what men think, you need to learn to like your sexual parts. If that means blowing this month’s shoe budget on a Brazilian wax, fine—whatever works for you. Me? I go for gorgeous underwear. There’s nothing like wearing La Perla to make me want to take off my La Perla.

9. What does my face look like five minutes after sex?

Get up and look at yourself in the bathroom mirror after sex. Are you flushed, spacey-looking, smiling? Or are you frowning a little, furrowing your brow, distracted? Sometimes we need to ask our bodies, not our brains, if we like sex—the mind can justify so-so experiences, but your face in the mirror at 2 A.M. can’t lie. And if you don’t like what you see? Climb back into bed and get yourself some sleep already! You can wait till morning to ask yourself question number 10, which might well change everything….

10. Have I told him 90 percent* of this stuff?

(*The other 10 percent can stay between you and your Sevens.) When it comes
to talking to your partner, my advice is simple: Tell him what makes you the
crazy-wonderful sexual being you are, and ask him to give your crazy-wonderful
naked body exactly what it needs. You request exactly what you crave from waiters all the time—salad instead of fries, fizzy water, extra sauce—so why not do the same with your lover? Believe me, he’ll give you what you want—you’re a big tipper!

Hilda Hutcherson, M.D., is an ob-gyn in New York City, a clinical professor
of obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia University and author of Pleasure:
A Woman’s Guide to Getting the Sex You Want, Need, and Deserve. She writes
a monthly sexual health column for Glamour and a daily column on glamour.com.

Apple Of My Eye

2007-09-08T14:33:00.000-04:00

My boyfriend and I live in NY, so I thought having an apple themed wedding was a great idea. Does anyone know where I can see pictures of center pieces and favor ideas, as well as wedding decor.

I chose the colors Gold & Ivory. Any ideas?

Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr. Q Delancy Tote

2007-09-04T18:14:00.003-04:00

The Stealth Work Bag

This oversize wonder makes lugging around all these work files look like a
style statement.

"You really can put the kitchen sink in it--

or a weekend's worth of clothes," says Nina. "It's mammoth."

Marc by Marc Jacobs "Dr. Q. Delancy" in Nice Tan; $698;

Marc by Marc jacobs stores, 212-924-0026.

Halle Berry Confirms Pregnancy

2007-09-04T18:14:00.002-04:00

Halle Berry is pregnant, she confirmed exclusively to Access Hollywood's Nancy O'Dell.

The 41-year-old actress revealed the news in an e-mail to Nancy on Tuesday
that she is three months pregnant with boyfriend Gabriel Aubry's baby.

"Yes, I am three months pregnant! Gabriel and I are beyond excited, and I've
waited a long time for this moment in life. Now the next seven months will be the longest of my life!" she wrote to Nancy. "Can't wait to see you and give you
a squeeze and see a pic of your little sweetie. Until then, you heard it from ME
first!"

Upon hearing the news, Nancy was elated for her good friend.

"I am beyond ecstatic for my friend Halle! I told her she is about to embark
on the best time of her life! She is such a sweet person...so genuine...and therefore, will make an incredible mom. And can you imagine how gorgeous this baby is gonna be! Halle sent me the most adorable bunch of clothes for my new baby...I can't wait to do the same for her," Nancy said.

Over the years, Halle has made no secret about her desire for a family. Back
in April, Nancy and Halle sat down for a candid talk about Halle's plans for kids.

"Not that there's not more to accomplish, but I think I arrived at a point in
life that I realized I needed more to get me up in the morning. More than going
to a new movie set. Or as much fun as getting the star was yesterday, I need something even more profound than that and that's family. And that's children,"
Halle said. " I need that like the air to breathe these days and I'm ready. I'm
at a point where I'm really, really ready."

Halle and Gabriel met in November 2005.

ROBERT CAVALLI DESIGNS FOR HM

2007-09-04T18:14:00.001-04:00

HM has decided that it’s time to add a new designer to the registrar. Robert Cavalli collection will consist of 25 pieces of womens wear and 20 pieces of menswear including lingerie and accessories. To keep the partnership exclusive the collection will be available in 200 selected HM stores and only for a limited period of time from date of launch, November 8, 2007.

Cavailli said, “As the first Italian designer in the history of HM, I enthusiastically welcomed this invitation, proud to bring the lively and positive spirit of my work to a new audience, who will be able to see and interpret my style in an individual way. I love freedom and challenges: breaking down barriers, experimenting in different directions. HM is all this for me. I will add a dash of festivity and dreams”

Truly Curvaceous

Rolling in the Benz-o

2007-09-04T18:14:00.000-04:00

Chris Benz Debut Collection

Boy toys can be good (for sex, arm candy, and bossing around) and bad (for awkward small talk, fear of commitment, and leaving you feeling empty).

For a more meaningful relationship, get to know designer Chris Benz, a shining new fashion star.

The 24-year-old’s first collection is an irresistible melding of prep school chic with girl-next-door femininity (no surprise, given his stint at J.Crew). It’s as if he took all the pieces you love to borrow from boys and tailored them to fit girls, proving that slouchy can actually be sexy.

Standouts include a gray and white striped rugby dress made of wool and cashmere; a yellow mohair, double-breasted jacket; and super-sporty gray twill tuxedo jodhpurs. All of the designs feature details and feminine cuts to make you look like an adult without compromising the comfort of all things casual.

Well, maybe not all things.

Available online at shopbop.com.

To see styles, go to chris-benz.com.

Sample Sale!

2007-08-06T13:33:00.000-04:00

Sample Sale Report

With this much excitement, you might just forget it’s August.

What: Morgane Le Fay

Why: Plummy dresses, were $700-$4,000, now $100-$1,500; skirts, were $700-$2,000,
now $100-$800; tops, were $600, now $50-$200.

When: Aug. 13-17. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: 601 W. 26th St., b/t Eleventh & Twelfth Aves., ste. 1350 (212-604-9152).

What: MarieMarie
Why: Dresses for $99; tops for $59; gowns for $199.

When: Aug. 15 & 16. Wed., noon-6 p.m.; Thurs., noon-8 p.m.

Where: 257 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 10th flr. (212-840-4061).

What: Dempsey & Carroll

Why: Luxe stationery at more than 25 percent off.

When: Thru Aug. 31. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: 136 E. 57th St., b/t Lexington & Third Aves., 4th flr. (877-750-1878);
online at dempseyandcarroll.com.

What: The Warehouse Sale
Why:
Frankie B.,
Antik Denim, True Religion, and more at up to 80 percent off.

When: Aug. 10 & 11. Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Where: The Puck Building, 295 Lafayette St., b/t Prince & Houston Sts., 7th flr. Free admission with
R.S.V.P. or $5 at door.

What: Hollywould

Why: Ballet shoes, were $215, now $65; heels, were $395, now $100; dresses, were $595, now $175; clutches, were $195, now $60.

When: Aug. 16-18. Thurs.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where: 198 Elizabeth St., b/t Prince & Spring Sts. (212-219-1905); online at
ilovehollywould.com.

What: Barneys Warehouse Sale

Why: You know the drill. Get ready to push for men’s and women’s clothing, footwear, accessories, baby stuff, and housewares at 50-75 percent off.

When: Aug. 16-Sept. 3. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Aug. 16 & 17, opens at 8 a.m.); Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where: 255 W. 17th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves. (212-450-8700).

What: Liz Lange Maternity Warehouse Sale

Why: Shorts, tees, sweaters, jackets, dresses, blouses, swimsuits, gymwear, and what-have-you for $10-$100.

When: Aug. 6-11. Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: 347 W. 36th St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves., ground flr. (212-879-2191).

Rumor of the Day!

2007-08-02T12:25:00.000-04:00

Rumor of the Day: It's A Boy For Nicole & A Girl for Christina!

It was 2 days ago that we got confirmation on Nicole Richie's pregnancy,
and we still aren't 100% sure about Christina, but we're already hearing the first rumors about the sex of both babies. InTouch is reporting that Nicole and Joel will be welcoming a baby boy on December 30th, while Christina's baby girl is due on December 15th, according to a source at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where both mothers-to-be supposedly had their sonograms.

Now we know this is all total speculation, but you never know - remember how surprised we were to hear that Nicole was pregnant in the first place? I am still digesting the news.

Alba Pops Out in Drug Store

2007-08-01T15:58:00.005-04:00

So simple, yet so perfect.

Jessica Alba hit up a drug store in Beverly Hills
yesterday, sporting a pair of comfy looking black jeans, black hat and a plain
white tank top.

Is it cold in there or is just Jess?

Special Thanks to TMZ Staff

Say Cheese: Paris Makes Music

2007-08-01T15:58:00.004-04:00

With her puppy in hand, a pair of size 11 flats and a smile as genuine as her appearance on "Larry King Live," Paris Hilton was snapped leaving a recording studio on Sunday. Lord have earplugs!

Despite the fact that her debut album tanked, the ex-con/heiress is insisting on releasing a follow-up CD. Stars are blind, deaf and dumb!

It's just that Paris faced the music, but having her record any more of it is cruel and unusual punishment!

Donatella Versace design: Spice Girls tour wardrobes

2007-08-01T15:58:00.003-04:00

Donatella Versace to design the next Spice Girls tour wardrobes?

UPDATE: Versace publicists have denied this report by the
Daily Mirror. “Absolutely not true, they are just rumors,” said the
spokeswoman. What a shame... [source]

As the Spice Girls get ready for their long awaited reunion tour, fans across the
world (especially the three million who registered for tickets in just
three weeks) are wondering whether they still have the figures
for Union Jack minis and leopard print catsuits. Not to worry, as we've seen the
styles of the girl power quintet have changed dramatically over the years (can
you imagine Victoria Beckham in a pair of stacked platform thigh-high boots
now?) Just to prove how sophisticated they have become, Donatella Versace is
rumoured to be styling their comeback stage outfits... no, really!

With a wardrobe said to be in the region of £200,000, an insider for the
Daily Mirror shared that Donatella, "wanted the girls to retain their
band personas but in a much less obvious way than before."

This should mean no more nylon tracksuits for Mel C and Emma can save the
baby doll dresses for her own soon-to-be bubba. If the rumours are true then it
will be a step in the right direction from their press conference outfits which,
although individual, seemed under-styled and frumpy (Mrs Beckham excluded of
course).

[Source:The Mirror/Getty]

Yay or Nay Wednesday: Jennifer Lopez

2007-08-01T15:58:00.002-04:00

Yay or Nay Wednesday: Has Jenny from the Block gone too demure?

Last week we noticed a bit of a similarity between the way that Jada
Pinkett Smith and Victoria Beckham dressed at The Cruises' welcome party for the
Beckhams in LA. This week, I'd like to know what you ladies
think about Jennifer Lopez's recent fashion choices...

Jenny from the Block looks rather demure, doesn't she? I think
Jennifer Lopez makes excellent fashion choices, but these dresses - and her love
affair with Marchesa - just seem to strip her of her edge. Do you think she
looks lovely, and glam? Or do you think she's lost her street cred and looks too
"wifey"?

Post a comment and let us know what you think!

[images via Getty]

Runway to Red Carpet:

2007-08-01T15:58:00.001-04:00

Runway to Red Carpet: Eva Longoria in Monique Lhuillier at 'El Cantante' premiere, LA

Those bib-style dresses are certainly making a splash right now and here is one star who is definitely wearing the trend well. Eva Longoria attended the El Cantante
premiere in LA overnight wearing this gorgeous grey bib-style frock by Monique
Lhuillier, which featured in her autumn/winter 2007 collection. Longoria keeps
the embellished waist belt (another hot trend) and adds a matching clutch and
detailed heels for effect. But it was her hunk of diamond wedding ring, which
stuck out like a sore thumb, that had everyone talking - bling-o-rama!

[Images: Getty/Style.com]

Liz Taylor Goes Hip-Hop

2007-08-01T15:58:00.000-04:00

Hip-Hop Taylor!

They say a fashion trend is officially dead when your grandmother adopts the look.
Perhaps hip-hop is finally dead ... but not 75-year-old Liz Taylor! Yo!

The original train wreck and bling blinger, Dame Elizabeth Taylor, was seen lumbering down the stairs from a private jet returning from Hawaii, and the eight-times-married legend was wearing an Ed Hardy cap and enough gold chains and crucifixes to make even Fiddy jealous.

The purple-eyed icon needed some help down the steps, but walked down on her own power, managing not to break a hip, just be hip. Hip-hop is dead. Long live Liz!

♥ Special Thanks to: TMZ Staff

Diddy Joins The Ranks Of The B-Team

2007-07-31T11:41:00.005-04:00

It must have been like a slow motion video as fading rap star Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs watched his star fall when he was refused entrance at an exclusive club, Les Caves on the French Riviera. What makes this insult even more close to home for Combs is that he once “ruled the roost” at the Riviera back during his superstar days.

However, it appears as if Diddy’s fan base has shrunk, as insiders gleefully pointed out that, “He is so B-List here. No one even acknowledges him.” Going a step forward in casting the ultimate celebrity putdown, one insider claimed, “Nobody even recognized him at the St. Tropez hotspot”.

This is a stark comparison to Combs’ first experience with the Riveria, when he arrived at the resort with a full-time personal entourage back in 2003. At the time, he was often spotted partying with other celebrities, including Uma Thruman , and indulging in bottles of Cristal champagne with the ladies.

Not content with just watching Diddy receive the cold shoulder at Les Caves, several insiders went out of their way to question why Combs was in the Riviera at all. “Nobody goes out there until the first and second week of August. Maybe he’s afraid he’ll get lost in the crowd once all the real celebs show up.”

♥ Special Thanks to celebrity-gossip

Blurb It!

2007-07-31T11:41:00.004-04:00

Hilary Duff

I think Hilary Duff is really looking good in this pic. She has real natural beauty.

*Tell me what do you think of this photo?

♥ Special Thanks to Stupid Celebrities

Kim Kardashian: Is That Booty Real?

2007-07-31T11:41:00.003-04:00

Kim Kardashian

She’s all over the Hollywood scene, though some are unsure why. But one thing is for sure - Kim Kardashian’s backside is getting plenty of attention. The question on most everyone’s mind centers on whether Kimmy’s infamous derriere is real or fake.

The knowledgeable people at Make Me Heal seem to think that it may very well be all Kim, telling, “While Kim’s buttocks are very large and shapely relative to her thin body frame, there are quite a few women who have this body shape from natural genes.”

Plastic surgeon Dr. Tony Youn adds, “While her (Kim’s) bottom does appear to jut out unnaturally, this may, in fact, be hereditary. I have seen some patients with similar figures who have not had any work done.”

And while we may never know for sure the truth behind Ms Kardashian’s much-ballyhooed behind, one thing we can count on… wherever there is a paparazzo with some film in his camera, Kim can’t be far away.

*Previous Debate

With all the pressure to look their best, celebrities sometimes turn to drastic measures to try and stand out. But socialite Kim Kardashian’s new look may be taking it a bit too far.

While she is slender all over the rest of her body, it appears that her backside is growing a little too disproportionate. How could that be? Well, it’s now being rumored that she has gotten butt implants to give her rear an extra boost.

"I know some guys are fans of a bootie, and women have been known to get a** implants to augment their cheeks, but this is ridiculous,” posts Hollywood Tuna.

Despite the failure of her recent sex tape with Ray J, Kim is pressing on toward media notoriety. And she may have taken Sir Mix-A-Lot’s advice by increasing her butt into the “juicy double” he sings about.

♥ Special Thanks to celebrity-gossip

Nick Lachey’s Latest Stalker… Jessica Simpson

2007-07-31T11:41:00.002-04:00

Jessica Simpson

We all saw their fairytale wedding, and the first four years of their marriage, thanks to MTV. But since their divorce, times have been tough for Jessica Simpson in the romance department. And now she’s said to be stalking her ex-husband Nick Lachey.

Nick recently celebrated his 1-year dating anniversary with girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo and bought a million-dollar apartment in New York City. Then there was the whole banging in the Mexican hot tub incident. All of this has Jess pretty jealous.

Apparently she won’t quit calling the “What’s left of me” singer. According to a source close to Jessica, “She wants to be the girl that Nick fell in love with again. She’s been calling Nick all the time – at one point he had to change his telephone number. She now can’t contact him even if she wants to.”

Nick has been candid about his relationship with Vanessa. He’s moved on and doesn’t wish to revisit the time in his life when he was married to Jessica. Nick told press, “It’s good to move on. I think I’ve done that. What Vanessa and I have is real. It’s ours. Nobody can touch that.”

♥ Special Thanks to celebrity-gossip

Could Jessica Alba Be Back With Cash?

2007-07-31T11:41:00.001-04:00

Jessica Alba

For all of you guys out there making “Marry Me Jessica” t-shirts, you may want to put the paint away. It seems that Miss Alba may not be done with Cash Warren.

Friends of Jessica and Cash are speaking up about the recently split couple. They say that it may have been a knee-jerk reaction by Jess when she discovered that Cash wasn’t keen on marriage yet.

A source told press, “He wasn’t ready for marriage, and Jessica is. It’s simple as that. It’s kind of cold that the press is saying she was just finished with him, because it isn’t like that,”

And Jessica’s visit to Eva Longoria’s wedding made it even harder to face the fact that her man wasn’t in the same mindset that she was. “Seeing Eva get married made Jessica wistful. That was the reason Jessica seemed to be in a terrible mood in Paris.”

Bottom line: Christmas may have come early this year for Cash Warren. Jessica is said to be reconsidering her decision to break up with him, and hence may give him another chance.

♥ Special Thanks to celebrity-gossip

Quickies

2007-07-31T11:41:00.000-04:00

4 Reasons Quickies Are the Best Kind of Sex

by Tracey Cox (Author)

Not everyone has the luxury of an hour to devote to sex every day, or even every week.
But 15 minutes? Now that we can handle! In this excerpt from her book Quickies, iVillage sex expert Tracey Cox explains why quick sex is the best sex to...

...Perfect Your Hand Job

The humble hand job comes into its own -- literally -- during sex in public places. Apart from kissing, using your hands is the lowest-risk sexual activity -- and since it's how lots of us masturbate, the genitals respond nicely to the right type of touch. "Right" usually means she should do it harder and he should go softer (it's what each sex is most used to). Not much time? Go for a superfast orgasm for her by positioning her (sitting or standing) in front of you. Rest one palm on the top of her pubic bone and press down firmly, pushing forward, pulling back or moving in circles. Next, insert (well-lubricated) fingers: one inside her vagina, the other in her anus. It's a three-way she won't mind you suggesting -- or repeating. Blow him away (in all senses) by trying this technique: Twist your hands in opposite directions as you move up and down (one clockwise, one counterclockwise) or make two fists around his penis, hold them centrally, then move one downward and the other upward. Use one-word questions to ask for feedback (harder? faster?) so he only has to answer yes or no. Keep the rhythm constant, building up to a fast speed, then slow it down dramatically before moving back up again. Repeat several times, letting him hover on the brink, before tipping him over with a decided flourish.

...Rediscover Kissing

Romance isn't hijacked by time. A 30-second meeting of mouths is all it takes to turn a quickie into sweet, tender lovemaking. Kissing is the first thing to go in a long-term relationship: Resurrect it and you'll save more than just your sex life. But it's not just dulled passion or overfamiliarity that stops some couples from puckering up. If you actually don't like the way your partner kisses, you'll be more than happy to plunk it in the "things we used to do, but what long-term couple still does?" basket. There's a simple but effective game you can try to fix this. It's called "kisses around the world," and it's best suggested when you're both a little giggly and buzzed and snuggling up after a great night out. Give your partner a little peck, then say "I wonder if people kiss differently around the world? I wonder how Eskimos really kiss. Probably like this..." Then proceed to kiss like an Eskimo, rubbing noses with him. He'll laugh, so it's easy enough from there to say "What about Italians, I think they'd kiss like this..." before you launch into that one. "How would a French person kiss?" you ask playfully, letting him in on the game. From there it's simply a case of saying "God, that French/Italian/Swedish kiss was hot. Can you do it again?" The next time he kisses you, whisper, "Do it Italian style" and voila! You've transformed an abysmal kisser into a great one -- with no one's feelings hurt in the process! If you can't reach each other's lips during certain quickie positions, bite, kiss or lick the body part closest to you. The more aroused we are, the more dulled our pain receptors -- the reason why a nip on the neck feels erotic during sex but just hurts the rest of the time.

...Up Your Portfolio

The average couple alternates between the same three to four positions each time they have intercourse, despite there being more than 600 documented positions to choose from. Before you nominate yourselves for Sad Couple of the Year by fitting right into this category, seek refuge in the fact that virtually all are variants of five basic positions anyway. Besides, certain positions suit certain situations -- and moods. Tackling that upside-down one that makes the blood whoosh straight to your head could be just the thing when you're feeling energized and adventurous. Not so appealing when you've got a thumping headache and have just worked a 12-hour day. Quickies provide a great way to try out new, more difficult positions so you can expand your position portfolio. If you don't have to stay at it for long, you're much more likely to attempt something more challenging! Too tired to do anything but missionary? Spice up an old favorite by adding a twist: During intercourse, try mirroring your mouth action to his thrusting, so your tongues are imitating the action of his penis. Once you've mirrored the thrusting speed, you can slow him down or speed him up as you please by simply altering your tongue speed. He'll subconsciously try to keep pace.

...Make the Most of Her on Top

Given that thrusting is usually his job, some women aren't confident masters of the old in-and-out and struggle using just their thigh muscles. Again, far less threatening if she knows it's just a quickie and she's not in it for the long haul; it's much more likely she'll give it the old college try. Next time, get her to make like a frog and squat so her feet are on the floor -- it allows much more leverage. Switch her over so she's on top when she's feeling body-proud, horny as hell and in the mood to be boss. If she needs further convincing tell her this: Rear-entry or any position where she's sitting or squatting over you works best to stimulate a patch of supersensitive skin about two-thirds of the way up from the vaginal entrance on the front wall of the vagina. Nicknamed the "A" spot, it's way up there and hard to reach with fingers, but deep penetration positions sometimes do the trick. Once she's had her (first) orgasm, switch back into missionary. It's got a goody-goody, prissy reputation, but there's a reason why most of us use it a lot of the time: There's full body and eye contact and you can touch faces and hold hands. An intimate ending to a lusty start. Slide a pillow under her hips to turn predictable into predictably pleasurable.

Missed one of Tracey's columns? Read them all here. Check out Tracey's Love Bytes video series here.

Check out her other books.

♥ Special Thanks to iVillage.com

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2007-07-18T15:37:00.000-04:00

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The Weekend Guide

2007-03-29T12:16:00.000-04:00

The Weekend Guide

It’s a funeral, March.

EAT
Dark Chocolate-Covered Peeps
What: Your favorite bunnies slathered in Jacques Torres’s finest.
Why: Come here, sugar.
When: Now. You won’t hear a peep from us.
Where: Jacques Torres Chocolate, 350 Hudson St., at King St. (212-414-2462); 66 Water St., at Main St., DUMBO (718-875-9772).

Graffiti Chocolate Bars
What: NYC street artists tagged labels for flavors like dark toffee crunch, s’mores, milk almond, caramel, and dark strawberry.
Why: Part of the proceeds go to the All Stars Project’s youth performing arts program.
When: You’re feeling loco for cocoa.
Where: Chocolate Bar, 48 Eighth Ave., b/t Horatio & Jane Sts. (212-366-1541).

SEE
Point Break Live
What: Bodacious surfer film adapted for the stage (with random audience member playing Keanu Reeves stand-in). Wear your poncho.
Why: They extended their run. Catch the wave.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 7 & 10 p.m.
Where: Milagro Theater, 107 Suffolk St., at Rivington St. Tickets online at theatermania.com. More info at 212-228-1096.

DO
M.A.R.C Holistic Center
What: A new spot for ion foot detoxing, ear candling, colonics, and acupuncture facials.
Why: You need a spring cleaning. Everywhere.
When: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 73 Spring St., b/t Lafayette & Crosby Sts., ste. 304 (212-925-0203).

BUY
Mischen Sample Sale
What: Up to 85 percent off cocoon coats, cigarette pants, silk tops, and vintage garments.
Why: It’s your Mischen work.
When: Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 255 W. 36th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 1106 (212-827-0854). Cash only.

My New Jam

2007-03-28T11:25:00.000-04:00

Autopsy released

2007-03-26T11:10:00.000-04:00

Chief: Smith died of accidental overdose

By MATT SEDENSKY, Associated Press Writer

DANIA BEACH, Fla.

- Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith died of an accidental drug overdose after she was found unresponsive at a hotel, authorities said Monday.

"We found nothing to indicate any foul play," said Chief Charlie Tiger of the Seminole police department.

Neither Tiger nor Broward County Medical Examiner Joshua Perper immediately said what drug or drugs were involved in her death. Perper said the detailed autopsy showed no evidence of disease.

Smith, 39, had been found unresponsive Feb. 8 in her room at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood.

The weeks after her death that day were filled with public courtroom drama and private whispers about what might have killed her. Officials delayed releasing the autopsy results because of additional evidence, not publicly released.

Perper's initial examination had revealed no serious injuries to her body. Perper said then that prescription drugs, but no illegal drugs, were found in Smith's hotel room, though he wouldn't identify them.

Smith had arrived at the Hard Rock on Feb. 5 and planned to leave four days later aboard a new yacht that her companion Howard K. Stern was arranging to buy. She was seldom seen outside her room during her stay: She was said to be suffering from a stomach flu before she died.

Because her death was so sudden, and because her 20-year-old son Daniel died under suspicious circumstances five months earlier, there has been speculation about possible criminal activity surrounding the deaths. The Seminole Police Department investigated the case because the casino is on tribal land.

An inquest into Daniel's death is scheduled to start Tuesday in the Bahamas, where he died.

Smith grew up in Texas and went from topless dancer to Playboy Playmate of the Year, Guess jeans model and bride of 89-year-old oilman J. Howard Marshall II. She took her fight for Marshall's estimated $500 million fortune as far as the Supreme Court, and the ongoing battle could make her infant daughter, Dannielynn, very wealthy. Stern and two other men have claimed to be the baby's father.

Item Must-Haves

2007-03-25T21:13:00.000-04:00

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Gwen Bag

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New Girl in Blogger!

2007-03-25T16:07:00.000-04:00

Sorry I haven't updated much on my blogger.
I've been really busy taking care of my daughter, it's a lot of work. So you won't see a lot of changes. But it will be updated. Sorry and thanks for stopping by. Have A Blessed Day!!
Now Enjoy!

Nina

XOXO

Good Blog Spots

2007-03-25T14:24:00.000-04:00

A Fresh Scoop

The Housewife

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All On The Cover: Barack Obama & Michelle Obama Cover Essence

Music In Ya Ear: Jamie Foxx Intuition

Tune In Tuesday: "Super Human" - Chris Brown feat. Keri Hilson

All On The Cover: Tyra Banks Covers Ebony Magazine

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Wire Talk: Kanye West Explains What Happen In London

Crushing Over: Keyshia Cole

Smell This: Diddy has a new fragrance!

Designer Spotlight: Jessica Biel To Design Handbags For William Rast

Art Museum: Hip-Hop Art

CLAY AIKEN CONFIRMS, "I'M GAY"

Amy Winehouse has vomited on designer dresses

Notorious Trailer

Sean Connery For Louis Vuitton

Robert Pattinson - “Interview Magazine” October 2008

James Franco - Interview Magazine October 2008

New Reality Show Taking Over MTV!!

90210 is Back!!

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The Frank151 Tuff Gong Book 30 Celebration

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Oprah Apologizes

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Nuts About Fletcher!: My Top Pick!

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Mariah Carey on her new fragrance

Mimi launching her debut fragrance, M by Mariah Carey

Taking Requests

NYC Sample Sales

Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll

Magazine Cover Sample: Jnel & J.

Nothing New

DIY FACIAL TREATS

Supermodel Gisele trades thongs for heels

Alicia Keys

'Diddy' Being Investigated

Foxy Brown Pleads Not Guilty

Mommy Break: Girl's Night Out!

Grandma Playing Halo 3 on Xbox360

The Ultimate Jeans Guide: Denim's Greatest Hits

Lindsay Lohan on what Rehab did for her

Charlize Theron: Sexiest woman alive

Jennifer Lopez: Yes, She's Pregnant

10 sex questions every woman should ask herself

This advice, from ob-gyn and pleasure guru Hilda Hutcherson, M.D., could change your sex life—forever.

By Hilda Hutcherson, M.D.

1. What do I really think about sex?

2. Do I know my parts as well as I do his?

3. What’s my express route to orgasm?

4. Do I ever let him do all the work?

5. Am I OK with my body?

6. Do I have sex for the right reasons?

7. Can I rank my top five touch-me zones?

8. Do I have “vagina anxiety”?

9. What does my face look like five minutes after sex?

10. Have I told him 90 percent* of this stuff?

Apple Of My Eye

Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr. Q Delancy Tote

Halle Berry Confirms Pregnancy

This advice, from ob-gyn and pleasure guru Hilda Hutcherson, M.D., could
change your sex life—forever.