What have I got to loose at this point...a re-run of Dallas and a pint of icecream?

Some good conversation pieces include:

Hey Blogger, WTF??

So my mother is a political mastermind and has her own blog. It recently came to my attention that, last February, she posted a thoughtful entry about a controversial subject and was unfairly censored. Her entry wasn't hateful. Her comments were just common sense thoughts on a current event. I mean come onnnnnnnn.

Isn't it our right as bloggers to respectfully speak our minds?? Isn't that the point of having a blog? This is so disgusting and disheartening. Blogger didn't even give her an explanation as to why her entry was removed. My faithful mother has a right to blog about current events whether you agree with her or not. I don't appreciate the orwellian twist of deleting her harmless blog posting. Her comments were no more dangerous than the ramblings of John Stewart on the Daily Show.

F U blogger censorship. I want my America back.

Saturday Looks Good To Me

Saturday Looks Good to Me sounds good to me.  This bad is a refreshing taste of the 1950s and has a clear crisp sound.  Listen to Hiding off of the album Sound on Sound and get ready to boogie.

Since you stole my heart       Lift me up

Padma Lakshmi - 97% There

There is no question that Padma Lakshmi is one of the most beautiful unique womyn in media at this time. I respect the role she plays in the culinary world and love that she can poke fun of herself on 30 Rock.  What bothers me about her is two fold...one superficial and one as a role model.

Let's be shallow first. W.T.F is up with her mind blowing style this season.  On tonight's episode the pregnant Lakshmi wore a black dress that had cut outs in the arms and at the collar bone.. but this is not surprising.  This entire season Padma has been disappointing me with her wardrobe selection.  She's teetering on desperation on an almost weekly basis.  News flash Padma...you're gorgeous, successful, and have no taste.  Please, PLEASE set a better example for the nation's youths and class it up a bit.  No more cut outs, mock turtlenecks or velor.  You have every advantage and are classy on every other level...now let's just apply it to your wardrobe. 

My second not so shallow concern is the amount of scandalous photos there are of Padma floating around.  I get it, you need to build your brand and that sells, however you're on a different circut.  How about treating yourself with a little more respect then you nude licking chocolate off of a spoon?  Listen Padma, I'm saying all this because I believe in you.  You don't need to sell out to keep your brand alive.  The beauty and intelligence you process was enough to get people interested in you.  Don't go this route.

I worship Jackie Taylor

Okay, let's face it Beverly Hills, 90210 is the best show of all time. It just is. No ifs, ands, or buts. It's a fact. Don't attempt to dispute it. Moving on...

I'm wavering between moderately to majorly upset that Jackie Taylor passed on due to cancer in this week's 90210. There was so much more to explore with Jackie's character, but I take solace in the fact that Jackie is now safe and unaltered by the new writers from her original glory. Back in the golden age of the series her wardrobe was dope. Jackie was and is extremely aesthetically pleasing. Super matchy matchy just how a womyn with that much self-respect ought to dress. Her hair, California blonde and perfectly quaffed. Her bathing suits? Her clip on earrings?? I mean come on. So put together. So much pizazz. She defied her age and did what ever she wanted. Rightly put herself above all others. Everything she was I respect: married several times, former model, alcoholic, coke habit, rehab survivor and not to mention the most spectacular MC at the West Beverly mother daughter fashion show ever. Let's be honest, did Jackie ever utter a word that wasn't true?

Aside from the character's total awesomeness, Ann Gillespi, who played her, was an outstanding actress. I don't believe she ever got her due credit for making Jackie's character bigger than life. She took that show to another level. Ann Gillespi, wherever you are... you rock the tree tops! You really do. I freaking adore you. You lived and breathed Jackie Taylor and for that I applaud you. Job well done! Bravo!

Here is some of her best work : part 1 part 2

Here's a fun little montage of mother daughter footage to a tune of Taylor Swift.

Word to St. Vincent

So I'm not going sit here and write about how my world was shaken by this really cool artist, St. Vincent (even though it was). I'm also not going to try to be deep and blog about how lead singer and guitarist Annie Clark's fresh attitude and music are inspiring me (even though she totally is). I refuse to be like this is completely filling a void on my ipod that I didn't even know was there (even though it has.)

I'm just really sick of people being like "listen to this it's really sweet" (even if it is). Or "check them out, you'd love them" (even if I would). It's like okay, you're cool. You know all the "trendy" and "indie" music and you can't shut the hell up about it by keeping it to yourself for your own personal enjoyment. It's so obnoxious. Like just let me discover my own freaking music, ya know?

Don't you just hate those people?



If you don't (even though I do), then... LISTEN HERE and HERE and HERE.

90210 Problem

90210 has been amazing this season but two things have got to go.  The surf coach and the new surf team member. If these two people keep appearing things are going to go down the drain.

Liam doesn't deserve this Cece Deville look alike.  Keep this off the streets.

Kid Cudi in Pursuit

I've heard magic once again. This time it comes from Kid Cudi in a melodic collaboration with Ratatat and MGMT titled "Pursuit of Happiness" from his new album Man on the Moon: The End of Day. He's a man in pursuit of the life he wants and surely deserves. He sounds determined; best not to stand in his way.

Ratatat could make any song special as they are utterly fantastic. MGMT ain't half bad either. And the main maestro, Kid Cudi, is well, simply put, very cool. Together they've created something we may want to turn up on our boombox. I have no doubt that some of Cudi's dreams are coming true, but will it bring him happiness? Listen here.

The Many Faces of Luke Steele

I have formed a fascination with the person you see in the picture to the right. When the song Walking on a Dream came up in my Pandora mix I immediately wanted to know more about the band. I went to YouTube and searched for the song and got the link to the video. Not what I expected.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eimgRedLkkU

What I love about this video is how seriously this band is taking their theme. I think a lot of videos can be kind of boring when the band takes themselves too seriously trying to look cool. At first I thought that Empire of the Sun is committed to this theme but on a budget and a little misguided. However, I think that they could be just messing around. The more I watch this and their other videos the more intrigued I become. What exactly is the deal here? What function does the other dude play? I need info.

I turn to Google Images and Wikipedia and get answers. I find a million different pictures of him and also find out that he is married and has a daughter. Interesting and not what I expected.

His other band Sleepy Jackson has a much different sound and his look when playing with the band is much more typical. I also came across this interview which is totally different from his Empire of the Sun personality and he appears to be on some serious drugs. Again, no clue if this is all a big joke.

Recently he's been featured on What We Talkin' About from Jay Z's most recent album Blueprint 3. There's no question that Luke Steele is intriguing. He definitely has a sense of humor about himself but how far does it go? I'll be interested in learning more.

Disney Makes Bomb Dig Jewlely

The jewelry above is unique, fun, affordable, and....made by Disney. Who would have thought? Check out Kidada Disney's Couture line of jewelry available online. Before you shop beware...you may have to dig through a few Mickey's.

Julia Roberts Hearts Julia Roberts

"I love romantic comedies. I like to watch them and I like to be in them. It's something that's increasingly difficult to find that spark of originality that makes if different than the ones that come before." -Julia Roberts

Shame on me for watching Duplicity. Shame shame shame on me. I knew it was a bad idea from the moment it was suggested, but I reluctantly agreed. It's really not just that i didn't like the movie (which i didn't). The problem is that I have despised Julia and the throbbing vein in her forehead ever since I wasted two hours of my life watching Notting Hill.

Does anyone else realize that for the most part Julia Roberts hasn't played a different role in the past ten years? In all of her recent roles she plays the same self satisfied smug character, delivering her lines with a such a self satisfied tone that I want to throw my shoe at the screen.

Bottom line, Julia thinks she can do no wrong. So I'm posting this picture below as a little treat for all four readers of this blog to remind everyone that this isn't quite true. So Julia, to truly surprise us...why not try spicing up the resume and continue to shave your pits por favor.

90210 Season 2 Premire

Season 2 of 90210 doesn't disappoint. The show starts out with the the end of the school year drawing to a close and lots of drama. All the girls are rocking fabulous new hair styles (Silver in particular), fun makeup, and awesome outfits. It's definitely entertaining to watch just for the fashion aspect.

Something truly puzzling to me is the dance number that takes place mid party that resembles the end of Slum Dog Millionaire. This shouldn't have been included in the show.

Meanwhile in the midst of all the fun main character Annie (gag) is battling inner demons after finding out the person she hit in a drive by is dead (guarantee it turns out she did not do this). Turning to booze and promiscuous behavior is a great turn of events for the boring Annie character we're used to.

The show ends with the return of Liam and Naomi scoring a compromising picture of dumb Annie. This season promises pure gold.

WHHHHHHY - Annie Lennox

WHHHHY - Sidewalk Etiquette

Annie Lennox asks what is the deal with the sidewalk etiquette lately?


Walkin on walkin on a crowded sidewalk. The suns still shining in the big blue sky, but it don't mean nothin to me. Oh let the rain come down, let the wind blow through me. I'm walkin on a crowded sidewalk with no room to pass. I've to so little patience left that it feels just like I'm walking on a crowded sidewalk. Walkin on walkin on a crowded sidewalk.

And if you're trying to slow me down, you know that I might snap. Cause if you're trying to slow me down, I know that you'll succeed. And if you want to hog the sidewalk, you're doin' it very well my dear.

Now Everyone of us was made to share the sidewalk. Everyone of us was made to pass. But you've been hoggin the sidewalk and the pain has cut too deep...So move aside from the curb and let me pass. Increase your pace or move aside...don't let me keep on walking....walking on a crowded sidewalk.

Robots Upside Your Head

Robot step to this I dare you.

Gap Jeans...Rule?

When I heard that Gap had a new designer that was rumored to be relaunching their denim line, I didn't think twice. I'd seen Gap go through many updates was never impressed with the results. Today my mind has been changed much to my complete surprise.

Gap has come out with a line of skinny jeans that are absolutely fabulous! I bought the pair on the right and am completely satisfied with the quality and cut of the jean. The only thing I would change given the opportunity to throw my two cents in, would be to make the back pocket look a little trendier. Apart from that I have no complaints....including the $60 price tag.

I'm so excited that companies like J.Crew and Gap have started to become more trendy. Although J.Crew is still preppy at heart, they've added some detail and flair that cannot be disliked. Their shoe line and jewelry is amazing and I'm truly excited to see their new styles when I get a catalog in the mail each season. It's semi reminiscent of the way I felt about Banana Republic a few years ago when they brought in a new jewelry designer when it was still original. I hope Gap continues down this path and that other similar stores take note. We have been in serious need of a non-designer jean that fits like it is one.

SHE WOLF

"Sitting across a bar staring right at her prey
It's going well so far, she's gonna get her way
Nocturnal creatures are not so prudent
The moon's my teacher, and I'm her student"

Shakira certainly is a she wolf. I'd like to think I'm one too from time to time. Finally, a cool and sultry dance song just in time for the end of the summer.

Check it out: Shakira - She Wolf

Robots: Street Art from Anonymous Artist

Double Bot: Black and White = Good vs. Evil? Racial Harmony? Technological take over?
The double bot poses many questions to its viewer.
Thought provoking; no?

RED: Near Museum of Contemporary of Art

BLACK: Near Urban Outfitters - Rush and Walton

Oh no you diiiidn't

Not before Labor Day, not in the summer...NEVER.

Robot part deux

Spotted near whole foods.

With a body like Arnold and a Robot face.

Robot Takeover

Robots have been spotted all over the city. Werd up

Ya heard??

Plants and Animals - They're cool. Give 'em a listen.

Choice tracks off their 2009 album - Parc Avenue: Bye Bye Bye and Feedback in the Field

Fall's New Look -Get ready cause this ain't funny

Walking home from work tonight I was surprised to feel a slight chill in the air. As depressing as that initial inkling that summer is coming to an end, fall always brings with it a feeling of promise and excitement for me. Maybe it’s leftover from those glorious first few days of high school when you learned the boys you had grown up with had better looking older brothers with licenses or how I felt when I packed up the car each year on my way back to college. You never knew what you had in store, but you were ready for it.
With fall just around the corner, it’s inevitable that with the change in temperature there will be an equally dramatic change in fashion. At least I hope. I’d like to see this fall’s fashion go the way of Stephanie Tanner during a select few of the early years. If America can embrace leggings, rompers, and those ridiculous inverted pants that were in Interix’s window this summer, then they should fall at a modified Stephanie Tanner’s stylish feet.

Yes, we know this look didn’t turn out pretty…but how great was it for a little while? Something about this early look is reminiscent of the gorgeous Debbie Harry full of spunk and attitude. Now I’m not suggesting you go out and get a mullet or copy some of Stephanie’s teenage looks. All I’m saying is that it’s time for fashion to do something new and these two looks should be your inspiration. Something edgy in a feminine way. And it wouldn't hurt if you were listening to the Yeah Yeah Yeah's while shopping.

Question

Question: Why was Danielle Fishel (aka Topanga) picked to host the Dish (Poor man's Talk Soup) on mystyle network? She doesn't have the street cred to rip on other celebrities.

UPDATED Question: Why can I not find her DUI picture anywhere online?

Mommy Dearest...

Mom! Stop spamming me with your political banter. I can't take it anymore!

Since my mother has taken a liking to the Internet, I now receive several politically charged emails a week. Generally they are her liberal "touche" to her conservative counter parts. Sometimes they are designed as purely informative. The back and forth email aftermath they cause, to which I am cc'd on every reply all, is extremely annoying.

So now despite our near identical political opinions, I immediately delete all emails in my inbox sent from my mother (or anyone for that matter) containing political content.

Mother, I respect your spirit; I really do. You have more spunk then Hubble Gardner's Katie Moroski, but for God's sake give it a rest. Your rebellious nature is cause for concern.

NYC Prep - Tonight's Episode Recap

Tonight's show (the finale I think) wasn't my favorite show of the season, but it was ok. It centered around the end of the school year and Jessie's fashion show. I must admit...she looked semi cool in these episodes after getting professional make up and hair but I won't retract my stance that she doesn't have what it takes to be the HBIC. There was a lot of focus around Jessie and PC saying goodbye which was boring.

PC catches Taylor in a lie was pretty funny...as his head does a serious swivel when she admits to going to a concert in Brooklyn and then looks confused when she realizes she got busted for previously using a fight with her mom as an excuse.

My favorite part was Sebastian's oath for next year "This year's been a lot about quantity. Next year I'm going to try for quality. I need to settle down. A smaller number of girls, but really really hot ones."

Finally...Camille needs to chill out...New York is not hers and she's insane if she thinks otherwise. I'm not a fan of her creepy power trip, and I'm hoping she gets put back in her place in a future episode. You heard Camille. New York is MINE!

Yeah Yeah Yeah's Lead Singer Rules

I'm very late in the game, but I just realized that the Yeah Yeah Yeah's are so awesome and a must on anybody’s playlist. I knew the minute that the lead singer came out on stage at Lollapalooza dressed in the above, that this band was someone to take notice of. Wearing moccasin boots and neon body paint completed her fabulous look and she and the rest of the bad put on such a fun show. I also admittedly have been listening to zero on remix for the past two days and recommend you do the same.

NYC Prep Character Analysis

Despite really bad reviews, I love NYC prep. The show is so awesome and hilarious, however, I think they should have cast it differently. Below is who I would keep or cut. Enjoy.


Jessie- CUT!

Jessie has been cast as the man senior bitch...a role that requires more than just cool clothes and a sweet internship (looks, a sense of fun, going to parties, friends?). She is judgmental, mean, and boring. Get ridda.


Kelli - More Screen Time

Kelli is a much better head bitch than Jessie and has much more going on in her story line. She has adoring friends, guys after her, and attends parties. She also has an edge and I adored when she was rude to the Harvard faculty member with a bad case of thesbian voice. I was also pleasently suprised when she told her love interest Sebastian that she wasn't interested. Telling the camera that she was "nobodies sloppy seconds".



PC - Depends on sexual preference

PC is pretentious and generally irritating unless he goes the gay route. He tries so painfully hard to not try that watching him is just pretty frustrating. I do love when he's flirting with older gay guys and a little unsure of himself. If that storyline continues...keep him on the show. Otherwise I'm not interested in seeing him go to college to meet "new people". He met new people on the last episode who ended up whispering that he was gay and resulted in him flicking them off.


Taylor - Keep!

Taylor should be kept because she doesn't care about any of the other loser cast members. She also has an early 90s vibe that I respect.

Camille - Keep


Camille should stay...just look at that picture. She's one of the most condescending characters and hangs with a total spazz that is not featured as one of the shows regulars. Also one of her eyes doesn't open all the way making her point of view all the more entertaining.



Sebastian - Keep
I love Sebastian and he is a vital part of the show. He's the only person on the show that seems to want to have fun, however rehearsed. It's hilarious to watch him ask for numbers with no prior conversation or context and flip his hair mid conversation.

Jimmy - Keep!

Jimmy's recently broke up with his goth girlfriend after she became jealous of his music career. Oh wait...wrong show.

Diary of a Mad Frat Man

I never considered myself old until last weekend. I was at the pool at my building when I heard chanting. Across the pool I could see a group of about five guys in their early to mid twenties all shirtless and grunting, rolling in a cooler of beer.

Usually this wouldn't really bother me , but in addition to being shirtless, two of the guys were wearing lei's (Blink Blink, Headshake Headshake) and matching purple hats with their names embroidered across the front (Mick pictured above). On principal, I had to feel slightly nauseous. In the span of one hour the pool had been infiltrated by more and more of these mutant frat boys.

In all of my college experience I had never encountered a crew like this. It was as if Mick had picked up a brochure from Student City and replicated it to a tee. As time wore on and Mick grew bolder from his Natty light courage he began to hit on girls at the pool. The longer he was there the more incredulous I became that he actually existed. My friend and I agreed that this had to be documented.

Taking less than subtle pictures of Mick was seriously hilarious. I'm not sure why he thought we were snapping pics of him, but it was well worth it. Cheers Mick, next time no matching hats please.

City Wasps

Hi City Wasps,

I've noticed that many of you have gotten comfortable with the bohemian/sloppy hippy look. That's ok (I guess) but please use some originality when you try to dress outside of your comfort zone.

To the left is the City Wasp's most beloved part of their boheiman costume - the american apparel tulip skirt (Dunnn dunnn dunnn). Pairing this skirt with a v-neck or tank top is the foundation of the costume. This can be worn by non-wasps also but for non costume reasons.

Adding a pair of sandals, some jewelry (hopefully including a peace sign) and a headband worn around the forehead completes the City Wasps's costume. There is nothing wrong with this costume, however it's fairly transparent. I'm onto you City Wasp.