April 2008 Archives

Apr 30

Jennifer and John?

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It has been reported that John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston are an item.  While Jen is in Miami filming "Marley and Me", apparently her good friend Sheryl Crow set the two up.  They have been spotted lunching, tanning in skimpy suits and holding hands.  Stayed tuned for more on this hot duo...
Apr 30

Go Gwyneth!


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Be not afraid girl.  How amazing would it feel to have this kind of body confidence?  I think the pic speaks for itself but all I can say is - you go Gwyn.  (Btw, can she sit down?)

Apr 30

Holy Haylie and Hilary!

The Duff girls really show their stuff at the Tribeca Film Festival "War" premier.  They look better than ever! What do you think?JTM-035495.jpgJTM-035493.jpg
Apr 29

Oh Bowtie Scarves!

What am I loving for a summer twist?  A silky floral scarf tied loosely around the neck with a floppy bow.  I esp love the way Derek Lam was showing it in his Spring '08 ready to wear collection.
derek lam scarf.jpgWhile I would opt out of the matching skirt look....would certainly pair it with a simpler (i.e. monochrome) flouncy skirt and flats.  Bonus - these scarves can easily be found in great colors and prints at most second hand and vintage shops for great prices.  Check out this Vera scarf at Thanks for the Memories for only $36.
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Apr 29

Wow! This lifted my soul!

I am always stressing about how my kids are going to deal with this world we are leaving to them. When I go to bed at night I pray that despite all I read in the news, that somehow the world is becoming a better place. Well, watch this and be inspired! It is a short film (5min) about the collective change that is happening in the world.... THE SHIFT.

Apr 28

Whoa, Father Daughter Portrait

mileyvf1.jpgI love Miley Cyrus as do my boys, but is this a little too much?  I am just trying to imagine me taking a photo like that with my dad.  Maybe since it was taken for the Vanity Fair photo shoot by Annie Leibovitz it is ok?  What do you think?  For more read here....
Apr 28

Gotta Love: Greg Mortenson

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The next time someone says -- but what can one person really do; one person can't change the world -- tell them the story of Greg Mortenson.  In 1993, Greg Mortenson set out to climb the second highest peak in the world, K2, to honor his sister's death.  He didn't make it to the top. Instead, he stumbled into the small village of Korphe in Pakistan's Himalayan region, exhausted, emaciated and near death.  Mortenson regained his strength due to the kindness and generosity of the villagers who nursed him back to health.  Before he left, he made them a promise: that he would return to build them a school.  His incredible journey to build that school, and many others, in the most remote areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan, is chronicled in his best selling book, "Three Cups of Tea".  If you haven't read this book yet, you must!  This tale of a real life Indiana Jones is one of the most extraordinary humanitarian stories of our time.   Mortenson's Central Asia Institute has built over 64 schools ... and counting. Read more at threecupsoftea.com.
Apr 28

Tracey Ullman Rocks!

Tracey Ullman is back on tv with her new show "State of the Union" and it's hilarious. She impersonates everyone from Renee Zellweger (I can't see!) to Ariana Huffington and I never stopped laughing. Check it out Sunday nights at 10 on Showtime. Btw, Renee told David Letterman when he asked her about the Ullman impersonation its her "reason for calling a therapist... the reason I'm growing my hair out. Every time I look in the mirror I see Tracey Ullman."
Apr 27

The Anti-Coal Miner's Daughter

SGY-000250.jpgSissy Spacek shown here at the Go Green Expo in New York this weekend.
Apr 27

Gotta Love Mariah Carey?

JTM-035399.jpgWell, it is pretty amazing that she is 37 and still looks so good!  And didn't she just lose 20lbs? That is no easy feat, oh, and being an international superstar is cool too.   Did you know she was 5'9?  I thought she was a tiny girl.. guess not!
Apr 26

High-Waisted Wear

Those high-waisted jeans keep threatening a come-back.  While I don't enjoy the low-plumber look any more than the next mother-of-four, I am still leary of the above-the-belly-button look.  But in the event I have no choice and find myself in trousers only a sailor would be proud of (though I would opt for the skinny leg), I am planning to pair them with a sweet tie-neck blouse like this one.
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Apr 26

Gotta Love John Travolta...

CSH-043241.jpg...for getting creative with the facial hair!!?  Do you think he will start a new trend? Travolta is shown here yesterday as Michael Eisner received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Apr 26

Gotta Love Salman Ahmad - Asia's Bono

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Salman Ahmad is described as the "Bono of Asia".  The Pakistani-born rock star and humanitarian founded the band Junoon, one of the most popular South Asian bands in history.  He is also a UN Goodwill Ambassador, promoting regional HIV/AIDS awareness, was invited in 2006 by President Bill Clinton to participate in the Clinton Global Initiative, and performed at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo in 2007.  Salman is a champion of moderate Islam and has challenged extremist mullahs in Pakistan who banned music.  He says, "Music has no religion - like water, air and fire - and it connects the world, rather than divides it."   

Apr 25

Gotta Love Who????

CSH-043162.jpgWould you believe this is a photo of Jennie Garth at the PRISM awards yesterday?  This does not look like the 90210 girl from yesteryear.  Just goes to show that sometimes a few  years and a few kids can leave you looking hotter than high school!
Apr 25

Gotta Love Madonna

JTM-035329.jpgShe is always so stlyin'! I think she wore an ideal outfit to Tribeca Film Festival yesterday... what do you think?
Apr 25

Remember Speed Racer?

ALO-014485.jpgIf you do your old like me! I use to love that show and now the movie is coming out... finally something I am excited to see with my kids.  Now can you believe this is a photo of Christina Ricci!?!? She has come a long way from the Munsters! Go Ricci Go!
Apr 24

Crack Me Up

SGY-000143.jpgThese ladies are too funny.  I mean just looking at Tena Fey's face in that American Express ad makes me laugh.  I am excited to see her beside fellow funny gal Amy Poehler in their new movie Baby Mama (shown here at the New York Premier). 
Apr 24

Gotta Love Robert Downey Jr.

ASG-012200.jpgShown here at the "Iron Man" photocall in Rome, Italy yesterday.  Looks like he really cleaned up his act huh?
Apr 23

Adrenalina


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I was reading my friend Jane's site TrendCentral and it says that "Both shoppers and industry insiders are buzzing about this Floridian extreme sports retailer". While this may not be where you and I are going to shop, our kids will be all over this. With an indoor wave simulator "Flow Rider" customers can test out their boards before buying! Adrenalina has two locations now in Florida with plans of expansion.



Apr 23

Get Green with Glamour

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I'm loving this website for, well, just about everything.  Whether its for chic clothing, new trends, home decor, gifts for friends or just cool women doing cool things, it's all here.  To me, living well means being comfortable in your own skin, being progressive in mind and spirit and loving how you feel about yourself and these women just exude all those things.  I feel a little bit better about everything after visiting greenwithglamour and hope you do, too.

Apr 23

Get Home Free Card

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Every 22 seconds someone dies in an alcohol related crash.

You GottaLOVE this idea reported from TrendCentral.com:

 "The Get Home Free Card:    Whether on a creepy date or stranded at a party where everyone's blood alcohol level has far surpassed the legal limit, the situations in which teens and young adults necessitate a safe ride home are countless. The Get Home Free Card was created for just these types of situations. A prepaid taxi ride in the form of a voucher, the GHFC is unfortunately only available in Minnesota , but the people behind it are hoping to make it available on high school and college campuses in all 50 states by 2010. While a ride home may seem minor, it could truly save a life, and thus we think sponsoring these cards could be a valuable way for brands and companies to connect with young people."


Apr 22

What is an Idea?

Apr 22

Great Mother and Role Model

When my oldest son was born, we were in a baby group with Jodie Foster. She was so nice and 'normal' and seemed to be a great mother. It goes to show that you can be SUPER famous without having to have your life all over the pages of US magazine.   She is smart and talented and is one of the few child stars that didn't end up in rehab and sustained a great career! Gotta love Jodie Foster!
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Apr 22

Take the Worry Away

Worry about the ingredients of your skin and other body products?  Find yourself reading the ingredient labels wondering how "natural" or non-toxic it really is?  Well, let www.cosmeticsdatabase.com do the worrying for you.  They read all the labels and give almost every product out there a number ranging from 0-10 on how toxic it is.  I love this site

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Apr 21

Sites you Gotta Love

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dotspotter.com
- great current site tracking your favorite stars wherever and whatever they may be and a place to discuss your current obsessions - i.e. greys anatomy, the hills, etc

trendcentral.com- jane buckingham's rocking site for the latest trends in all categories

animoto.com- create fun easy music videos with snapshots you have on your pc



Apr 21

Gotta Love Jack Johnson

jack johnsonI love his music and casual nature, but I had no idea he was such a philanthropist.  Johnson is a member of One Percent for the Planet (like Patagonia and showtheLOVE!).  He gives a minimum of one percent of his revenues from his business to environmental charities.  I guess growing up in Hawaii, the son of a famous surfer has given him a good foundation and love for the planet.  Kudos Jack Johnson!