Christina Aguilera's Make-Up Artist = Fantastique!

So, one day I'm watching videos over a friend's house and the P. Diddy-I-Diddly-I-A and Xtina collaboration "Tell Me" comes on. It's a surprisingly great track (since Diddy tracks can be uneven at times - not nearly as bad as Pharrell, but that's for another post). But what I really can't get over is how great Miss Thang looks in it.

I mean, fantastic. Mesmerizing even.

Because often times in the past she's looked a little drag with the super-red lips and eyelashes and the little-too-much-shadow action (which I understand was the point during her "Lady Marmalade" days, but still...I'm just saying). And I know that stage/film make-up tends to be a bit heavy-handed because it has to be, however, there is a way to do super-red lips without it looking....off. And it's finally happened for her. And it's still happening for her. Just look at those pics from the Grammys. Incredible, I tell you. Especially considering some of her previous looks.

The whole old-school glamour philosophy is really working for her and I congratulate her on the stellar fashion direction she's chosen.

Also, whoever this make-up person is, kudos my friend! You are a credit to your profession and whatever crazy amount of money you're getting paid is 1000% worth it.

If you're up for doing some charity work (meaning free because I'm poor), give me a call.

michael kors is my husband.

i guess you can consider this my statement of love and devotion to michael kors.

i love michael kors. i like, really, really do. his clothes are fantastic...and reasonably affordable (compared to the likes of say, Zac Posen, Narciso Rodriguez, etc.) and most of all, his clothes are wearable. he's not so self-absorbed that he creates clothes that look like the are from the year 2099 or in some cases, 1899. but he makes clothes that, to me, are timeless and classic. while i have yet to own a michael kors clothing item, i do own several of his purses, watches and shoes...(sighs dreamingly...is that a word?!) and i must say they are the most fantastic items i own. if you're not as clothing obsessed as i am, you're probably gagging right about now, and for that, i apologize.

but my point (yes, i do have one) is that designers like this deserve credit for being down to earth and reasonable for the benefit of the every-day consumer and not just for uber-rich celebrities who can spend $2,000 on a tank top. and for that, i love mr. kors. love him.

so, if you have time, please take a moment to gaze, stare, drool if you must..or do whatever floats your boat, over his fall '07 collection. i've so nicely included the link here to an article and slideshow...(i'm very thoughtful like that.)

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2007RTW/review/MKORS?mbid=rss_snff

enjoy.

oooh! I like the Pretty

I'm sorry. I just can't help myself. I'm always looking for the Pretty. I'm a guy that way. Or maybe, I am a truly evolved woman who knows what she wants and will settle for nothing less. Not that its Jake that I want. If I knew him, well this would be a different post. Actually, I would be to busy to post. No, my issue is that when I look around there are more pretty women than there are pretty men. By pretty I mean someone who takes the time to put themself together. Not a metrosexual, but a man who appreciates a good suit sometimes or a nicely pressed shirt. Give me some clean white kicks and a pair of jeans, without the wrinkles, that fit. I would like to know you thought about your appearance, just don't think about it as much as I have mine.

Stop Touching Each Other

You see these couples all the time. The ones that think it's okay to show everyone how happy they are...except they show it a little too much. I'm not saying that you can't hold your honey's hand or link arms or put your hand in their ass pocket as you're walking through Disneyland (though that does make me want to wretch). I'm just saying that there is a line and some people cross it.

I was at Trader Joe's last week and saw several of them. One couple in particular. They were walking around with one arm around each other. The whole time. Shopping like that. With a hand basket. It was like watching a documentary about how conjoined twins function in society. He'd also kiss her on the head every few minutes. Ugh.

You know what? I get it. You guys are a couple, you're happy, you enjoy each other's company and you have sex on a regular basis. Awesome. Good for you.

Now keep that to yourselves. Because you know what I see when I look at you? I see two people who are so afraid of being alone that they can't let go of each other in public for more than two minutes for fear of losing them to some random person checking out that organic lotion at the end of aisle 5.

So, in conclusion, cut it the fuck out. I'd like to purchase my wheel of cheesecake in peace.

Love is...a pair of really good jeans.

i think i love this article:

For most women, the choice between sex and a new wardrobe is simple -- they go for the clothes. (well, duh)

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070206/us_nm/life_clothes_dc;_ylt=AqrUJnlmhrRpYtb_9U5gkfsDW7oF;_ylu=X3oDMTBhZDhxNDFzBHNlYwNtZW5ld3M-
Here are a few absolutely fantastic, mind-blowing highlights:

1) "Almost three-quarters of respondents, or 70 percent, also said they believed in love at first sight when it came to finding the perfect article of clothing, while only 54 percent of women were as confident in spotting the right man." (when i see a fabulous article of clothing, i get all warm and tingly inside, my heart starts racing and my palms start sweating. the room begins to spin and i...ok i'll stop now. you get the point.)

2) "Nearly half of the women, or 48 percent, taking part in the survey by consumer products giant Unilever said their favorite article of clothing was more reliable than their man in giving them confidence and making them feel sexy." (note to men: you really wonder why we love to shop so much? there's your answer.)

3) "Sixty-one percent of women polled said it would be worse to lose their favorite article of clothing than give up sex for a month." (well, unless it was mind-blowing sex, i'd have to agree with this one as well. damn.)

thanks Yahoo.com. i think i love you even more now. i'm going shopping.

Where are the . . .

. . .Men?!! I don't mean males. I mean MEN!!! Real single heterosexual men who are not afraid of a woman. I want a man who is self-confident, self-assured, intelligent with common sense. A man who understands that I am also self-confident, self-assured, intelligent, capable and has an abundance of common sense. Of course I do, I'm a woman! Where are the men who are honest and not afraid of their feelings? The men who will let me do my own thing and champion my endeavors and accomplishments. I would do the same for him. Where are the men who you don't have to walk on eggshells around in case you might scare him off. Where are the men who can deal with women? The men who know what they want and don't play head games with you. Don't test your loyalty, breaking points, or how much you care about them. I just want a man. One I can let my hair down with and do not have to worry he doesn't like some of the quallities I have that I'm proud of. Damnit, is it so much to ask for??

i think i'm dating a text-er...yeah, i know.

so, i have a gripe about dating (enter your surprised looks of shock and awe here).

it seems with the advancement of technology comes an excuse for laziness - or an expected acceptance for it i guess. case in point: guys (or girls) who equate dating with sending a few text messages over the course of a week. now, don't get me wrong, i am a big "text-er" myself...but i think it's only appropriate with people you've reached some sort of a comfort level with. (ie text: to: bff "let's figure out where were going tonight to pick up on some hot boys...call me bitch xo" = perfectly acceptable). what bothers me is having a fabulous, fun-filled date with someone where you leave thinking "wow, i'm glad i did this rather than stay home and paint my toenails." where you made the effort to actually shave your legs and brush your hair (quite an accomplishment if you ask me), only to get NOT a phone call 4 days later, but a text that says "hi." wtf. i mean really, what sort of response is this person expecting to elicit? uhhh....hi???

what gets even worse is when i do respond back (mistake #1, i know) and before i know it i'm engaged in a full-fledged text converstaion. again, fine if i've known you for say...oh i don't know...more than a week or two - but if you're trying (key word: trying) to get to know someone and make a good impression - you'd think texting and all it's glory would at least be saved till date #5...or never.

if you really want to impress and wow me with how fast your fingers and thumbs can move - i can think of other ways to show me that. i'm just saying...

Truth and Honesty. Can We Really Handle It?

i had a conversation with a friend the other day about honesty and truth. i like to be as honest and as truthful as possible with people. i want them to be the same with me as well. however, people seem to get truth mixed up with hurting one's feelings, and they don't want to do that, so they lie. the lies aren't even good lies, just something that popped in their heads and it sounded good at first thought. like telling a friend you can't go out with them saturday because you're tired and shouldn't go out. then the next conversation you have with your friend, you spill the beans about this date you had with a cute guy. now your friend knows you lied and it hurts them twice as much because, first, you lied, then you did not have the decency to remember the lie you told. Just tell the truth. being honest does not mean you will hurt someones feelings. in addition, you won't have to deal with all the ass kissing you will have to do when you are caught in a lie. trust me. honesty is always the best policy.