So for those of you who scoffed at paying $400 for the Alexander McQueen skull scarf last year (as did I,) and passed the 'skull craze' off as just another passe' trend, I have to sheepishly admit, we were ALL wrong. This goth-inspired trend just won't die. Skulls are everywhere once again this season, on scarves, sneakers, flats, shirts, cashmere sweaters, dresses, jeans and jewelry! So go ahead, invest in that skull-print piece because you'll be wearing it for months to come!!! If you feel like it's too diabolical for you, try one of the blinged-out skull pieces which add a glam edge to the trend. Or, if you're still too scared to shell out major loot for this Halloween-like stamp, there are lots of lower-priced options out there. I'm happy to say I picked up a $20 skull scarf at a discount department store last year which I'll pair with a simple black dress and pumps. Don't know where to start on your quest for bargain-booty? Stores like Forever 21 always follow the runway trends at prices everyone can afford. Can anyone say skull-chic??
And speaking of $20 finds, if you haven't picked up a pair of the patent Mary-Jane pumps at Target, you need to do so soon. They now come in a maroon-like red that's super cute. Get them before they're gone (and we know they will be sold out soon!)
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Try that hair on for size...
Ladies, I love this...
Ever wondered what you'll look like with that hot new hairstyle that everyone in Hollywood's rocking from Katie Holmes to Victoria Beckham and Scarlett Johansson? Well now you can... Instyle Mag has this cool new feature on its site where you can upload your pic, and see what you look like with all the hottest celeb styles.
http://www.instyle.com/instyle/makeover/
Ever wondered what you'll look like with that hot new hairstyle that everyone in Hollywood's rocking from Katie Holmes to Victoria Beckham and Scarlett Johansson? Well now you can... Instyle Mag has this cool new feature on its site where you can upload your pic, and see what you look like with all the hottest celeb styles.
http://www.instyle.com/instyle/makeover/
Monday, August 27, 2007
Calgon, take me away... or at least to the spa
I really could get used to all of this pampering. Now, Wag is working on a spa story...and since I AM a fashion and beauty editor, hey, my job descrip requires that I once in a while, try out some new spa treatments, well, you know, for my READERS. Yah, for them, uh, huh? Hey, I DID go through lip injections, hair extensions and eyelash extensions for you people, I deserve a little R & R! Anywho, I just wanted to share the experiences I had.
Monteverde in Cortlandt Manor is an experience like no other: http://www.monteverderestaurant.com/. Here's a way you can restore your psyche while you're getting your physical body worked on too. I started the day with an hour long private yoga session with Liz. Now, I am a New Yorker afterall, kinda hard for us to slow down - but Yoga FORCES you too....I guess that's what makes it good for you. And who knew it was actually a WORKOUT too? As I successfully twisted into my downward dog and plank positions, my muscles were SHAKING and I was feeling some muscles I didn't even know existed!! I find in my hectic daily life that I even sometimes forget to BREATHE.... scary thing, since Oxygen fuels or blood which fuels our cells which...well you get the picture, it's important for our very BEING. So, Liz and I worked on some breathing exercises and by the end, I was working that diaghram like never before. Monteverde now also has a fancy schmancy chef from the city, making it 5-star cuisine. I enjoyed a spa lunch after my yoga session before moving on to my massage and facial. They truly treated me like a Queen! and part of that is due to spa director Robin Queen, a fellow Libran and all around cool chick, if I must say so myself. She understands how to treat an editor :) and mainly, she just cares about a healthy lifestyle and teaching that to others. Moving on... my massage with Candace was one of the best I have ever had...and my facial with Robin was like no other (she focuses on breathing and meditation while you're getting "masked" and the products were almost good enough to eat - pumpkin mask would have to be my fave!) With Monteverde's signature dark chocolates, yoga elixr tea and fruit platters in between treatments, I truly was pampered. I also don't want to forget to mention that Monteverde is actually an old estate and the atmosphere was tres' cool... I loved that such new- age practices were being performed in such a historic old house!! I finished off the day with a full-chart by their in-house astrologer, Demitri. She took my birthday, time of birth and place of birth and revealed how my past, present and future and how that has formed my destiny. It all has to do with the alignment of the planets at the very, exact moment in time that I came into this world. It was reassuring to hear that I am doing exactly what I am MEANT to be doing. I will help, teach and guide others through beauty - hey, sounds good to me! :) Who knew I would leave a spa with such a spiritual awakening?? That night, I truly felt like a new woman!
My next visit was to the Emerson Resort and Spa near Woodstock, NY - home to the World's Largest Kaleidoscope. I wrote about Emerson (http://www.emersonplace.com/) in a past issue of Wag and it was well worth the visit. It's LITERALLY in the middle of nowhere (even for an upstate gal like me) and don't bother bringing your cells or black-berries - they WON'T work. Nestled in the catskill mountains, it's truly an atmosphere for R & R. The 2-story suite was a slice of luxury and a few steps from my suite was the spa, where I enjoyed the 4-handed hot oil Poultice pack massage. I have to admit, it was hard to relax with 2 people dripping hot oil on your naked body and then rubbing you down (I know, tough life I have!) but I somehow managed :) I enjoyed the steam room afterwards (no sauna for me!) and felt truly rejuvinated in mind, body and spirit!
Today, I encountered a different kind of spa experience - The Gym in Armonk is a state-of-the-art facility with a spa inside. Spa Director Vince provided a mini massage that got out every kink (apparently I had gained a few back since my 4-handed massage 2 days ago!) but was low on frills (no lavender/patchouli/mint scented massage oil, simply unscented lotion and an amazing accupressure-type touch.) In just 20-minutes, I actually felt like I had WORKED OUT (wow, amazing, I didn't even have to hit The Gym- ha!) - http://www.gettothegym.com/
Monteverde in Cortlandt Manor is an experience like no other: http://www.monteverderestaurant.com/. Here's a way you can restore your psyche while you're getting your physical body worked on too. I started the day with an hour long private yoga session with Liz. Now, I am a New Yorker afterall, kinda hard for us to slow down - but Yoga FORCES you too....I guess that's what makes it good for you. And who knew it was actually a WORKOUT too? As I successfully twisted into my downward dog and plank positions, my muscles were SHAKING and I was feeling some muscles I didn't even know existed!! I find in my hectic daily life that I even sometimes forget to BREATHE.... scary thing, since Oxygen fuels or blood which fuels our cells which...well you get the picture, it's important for our very BEING. So, Liz and I worked on some breathing exercises and by the end, I was working that diaghram like never before. Monteverde now also has a fancy schmancy chef from the city, making it 5-star cuisine. I enjoyed a spa lunch after my yoga session before moving on to my massage and facial. They truly treated me like a Queen! and part of that is due to spa director Robin Queen, a fellow Libran and all around cool chick, if I must say so myself. She understands how to treat an editor :) and mainly, she just cares about a healthy lifestyle and teaching that to others. Moving on... my massage with Candace was one of the best I have ever had...and my facial with Robin was like no other (she focuses on breathing and meditation while you're getting "masked" and the products were almost good enough to eat - pumpkin mask would have to be my fave!) With Monteverde's signature dark chocolates, yoga elixr tea and fruit platters in between treatments, I truly was pampered. I also don't want to forget to mention that Monteverde is actually an old estate and the atmosphere was tres' cool... I loved that such new- age practices were being performed in such a historic old house!! I finished off the day with a full-chart by their in-house astrologer, Demitri. She took my birthday, time of birth and place of birth and revealed how my past, present and future and how that has formed my destiny. It all has to do with the alignment of the planets at the very, exact moment in time that I came into this world. It was reassuring to hear that I am doing exactly what I am MEANT to be doing. I will help, teach and guide others through beauty - hey, sounds good to me! :) Who knew I would leave a spa with such a spiritual awakening?? That night, I truly felt like a new woman!
My next visit was to the Emerson Resort and Spa near Woodstock, NY - home to the World's Largest Kaleidoscope. I wrote about Emerson (http://www.emersonplace.com/) in a past issue of Wag and it was well worth the visit. It's LITERALLY in the middle of nowhere (even for an upstate gal like me) and don't bother bringing your cells or black-berries - they WON'T work. Nestled in the catskill mountains, it's truly an atmosphere for R & R. The 2-story suite was a slice of luxury and a few steps from my suite was the spa, where I enjoyed the 4-handed hot oil Poultice pack massage. I have to admit, it was hard to relax with 2 people dripping hot oil on your naked body and then rubbing you down (I know, tough life I have!) but I somehow managed :) I enjoyed the steam room afterwards (no sauna for me!) and felt truly rejuvinated in mind, body and spirit!
Today, I encountered a different kind of spa experience - The Gym in Armonk is a state-of-the-art facility with a spa inside. Spa Director Vince provided a mini massage that got out every kink (apparently I had gained a few back since my 4-handed massage 2 days ago!) but was low on frills (no lavender/patchouli/mint scented massage oil, simply unscented lotion and an amazing accupressure-type touch.) In just 20-minutes, I actually felt like I had WORKED OUT (wow, amazing, I didn't even have to hit The Gym- ha!) - http://www.gettothegym.com/
Fashion week star-spotting and jibber jabber day 1
February 4, 2007 - Sunday
Fashion week star-spotting and jibber jabber day 1
So... I'm waiting in line with all the other journalists to get into the Marc Bouwer show. Vivica A. Fox is abruptly whisked past us. They finally herd us in like cattle and order all of us to "the back." I grab a seat and the lights go down. The room fills with smoke and all of the front-row a-listers are coughing (seriously!)
The music starts pumping and Bouwer's fall collection appears in a haze of purple and silver (apparently will be the "it" colors next season) sequins and fur (faux fur I might add) hanging off the skin and bones that have become this day and age's "fashion models." I gasp at one in particular who is SO thin, it's almost frightening and the Marc Bouwer employee seated next to me whispers that SHE, too, is naturally skinny and it doesn't mean they're all anorexic. She also reveals that they were "all eating backstage" (what??! a carrot stick between all 12 of them??) However she then admits that she also modeled in the '80's and probably "didn't eat right" in order to stay thin enough.
I peer across the smoky runway and the first face I spot is ice skater Oksana Bayoul (sp?) slouched down in her seat. Just a few seats down is Rue McClanahan, aka Blanche from Golden Girls. I whisper to the reporter next to me "how random! look who's here!!! front and center at a FASHION SHOW!!" and he says yes, indeed, that's unmistakenly her! Seated a few seats down from her is Vivica A. Fox and entourage.. Directly across the runway is Richard Belzer (aka Munch from Law & Order SVU) with a poodle on his lap, (???) Petra Nemcova, Nigel Barker from America's Next Top Model and Marlo Thomas (not a St. Jude's sign in sight.)
After the show ends, I grab a photo of "Munch" and furry friend, natch, another quick one of Marlo Thomas (sorry Marlo, no time to chat right now!) and then I move on to my obsession of the day - meeting Rue McClanahan. I explained to her who I was and asked for a photo, which she obliged. I told her I was a big fan (I'm such a dork, I know!) and in her southern drawl with true southern belle charm, she said "thank you very much, you are SUCH a dear!." I thanked her for her time and then moved into the lobby of the tent. In the lobby, I snagged a photo with Nigel Barker who was caught in the midst of a swarm of admirers (yes he IS hot but VERY married. sorry ladies!) I then spotted another swarm and swiftly moved in that direction. It was none other than Vivica herself. She's very petite, beautiful and gracious. I was aware she was edging towards the door so I pushed my way to the front of the crowd and stuck my tape recorder near her face. We paused for a quick photo and then she did an interview with me. I asked her if she enjoyed the Marc Bouwer show (she did) and then told her I thought she'd look hot on the red carpet in that purple sequin mini number we saw sashaying down the runway. She laughed.
I decided it was time to call it a night (I have 5 more shows next week!) and moved towards the exit. Of course it was pouring rain and I didn't have an umbrella. Neither did Petra Nemcova who barreled out of her parked town car and ran past me towards the entrance, wearing open toe stillettos (and a hail of freshly sprayed perfume.)
More to come next week!!
Fashion week star-spotting and jibber jabber day 1
So... I'm waiting in line with all the other journalists to get into the Marc Bouwer show. Vivica A. Fox is abruptly whisked past us. They finally herd us in like cattle and order all of us to "the back." I grab a seat and the lights go down. The room fills with smoke and all of the front-row a-listers are coughing (seriously!)
The music starts pumping and Bouwer's fall collection appears in a haze of purple and silver (apparently will be the "it" colors next season) sequins and fur (faux fur I might add) hanging off the skin and bones that have become this day and age's "fashion models." I gasp at one in particular who is SO thin, it's almost frightening and the Marc Bouwer employee seated next to me whispers that SHE, too, is naturally skinny and it doesn't mean they're all anorexic. She also reveals that they were "all eating backstage" (what??! a carrot stick between all 12 of them??) However she then admits that she also modeled in the '80's and probably "didn't eat right" in order to stay thin enough.
I peer across the smoky runway and the first face I spot is ice skater Oksana Bayoul (sp?) slouched down in her seat. Just a few seats down is Rue McClanahan, aka Blanche from Golden Girls. I whisper to the reporter next to me "how random! look who's here!!! front and center at a FASHION SHOW!!" and he says yes, indeed, that's unmistakenly her! Seated a few seats down from her is Vivica A. Fox and entourage.. Directly across the runway is Richard Belzer (aka Munch from Law & Order SVU) with a poodle on his lap, (???) Petra Nemcova, Nigel Barker from America's Next Top Model and Marlo Thomas (not a St. Jude's sign in sight.)
After the show ends, I grab a photo of "Munch" and furry friend, natch, another quick one of Marlo Thomas (sorry Marlo, no time to chat right now!) and then I move on to my obsession of the day - meeting Rue McClanahan. I explained to her who I was and asked for a photo, which she obliged. I told her I was a big fan (I'm such a dork, I know!) and in her southern drawl with true southern belle charm, she said "thank you very much, you are SUCH a dear!." I thanked her for her time and then moved into the lobby of the tent. In the lobby, I snagged a photo with Nigel Barker who was caught in the midst of a swarm of admirers (yes he IS hot but VERY married. sorry ladies!) I then spotted another swarm and swiftly moved in that direction. It was none other than Vivica herself. She's very petite, beautiful and gracious. I was aware she was edging towards the door so I pushed my way to the front of the crowd and stuck my tape recorder near her face. We paused for a quick photo and then she did an interview with me. I asked her if she enjoyed the Marc Bouwer show (she did) and then told her I thought she'd look hot on the red carpet in that purple sequin mini number we saw sashaying down the runway. She laughed.
I decided it was time to call it a night (I have 5 more shows next week!) and moved towards the exit. Of course it was pouring rain and I didn't have an umbrella. Neither did Petra Nemcova who barreled out of her parked town car and ran past me towards the entrance, wearing open toe stillettos (and a hail of freshly sprayed perfume.)
More to come next week!!
The Devil Wears Prada (and rides a freight elevator)
February 8, 2007 - Thursday
So, anyone who follows fashion will appreciate this one. My first stop tonight was the Tory Burch show (or shall I say, raucus party) on W. 31st street... As the cabbie dropped me off, he asked if I was a model @ the show and when I said no, he said I should be. Now I know he's a cabbie, but I'll take any compliment I can get PEOPLE!! :) LOL...
Anyway, the show was on the 12th floor so we had to take a FREIGHT elevator up. WHO is standing right next to me but none other than Anna Wintour herself (the editor-in-chief of Vogue Magazine and the woman who reportedly inspired Meryl Streep's character in the Devil Wears Prada.) So we board this big, ugly, dumpy freight elevator and 2 pizza delivery guys get on with us and asked for the 3rd floor. The PR person for Tory Burch begged them to wait for the next elevator but they said NO (wouldn't want the pizza to get cold??!) The ENTIRE time, I'm looking over at Anna Wintour and the look of disgoust on her face. The rachety (is that even a word?) elevator squeeks its way to the top and Anna literally BOLTS out and into a swarm of photographers who begin feverishly snapping her picture. The whole scene just made me laugh. What a great way to start the night!!!!
After Tory Burch, I headed over to Bryant Park where Hilary Swank and Naomi Watts were expected for the Jayson Brundsdon show. After nearly an hour in line, I made my way into the show and spotted Harry Connick Jr. coming OUT of the tent, but no Hilary or Naomi in site. Oh well... you can't win 'em all. At least I got a chuckle from the Anna Wintour experience.
More news to come tomorrow!!
So, anyone who follows fashion will appreciate this one. My first stop tonight was the Tory Burch show (or shall I say, raucus party) on W. 31st street... As the cabbie dropped me off, he asked if I was a model @ the show and when I said no, he said I should be. Now I know he's a cabbie, but I'll take any compliment I can get PEOPLE!! :) LOL...
Anyway, the show was on the 12th floor so we had to take a FREIGHT elevator up. WHO is standing right next to me but none other than Anna Wintour herself (the editor-in-chief of Vogue Magazine and the woman who reportedly inspired Meryl Streep's character in the Devil Wears Prada.) So we board this big, ugly, dumpy freight elevator and 2 pizza delivery guys get on with us and asked for the 3rd floor. The PR person for Tory Burch begged them to wait for the next elevator but they said NO (wouldn't want the pizza to get cold??!) The ENTIRE time, I'm looking over at Anna Wintour and the look of disgoust on her face. The rachety (is that even a word?) elevator squeeks its way to the top and Anna literally BOLTS out and into a swarm of photographers who begin feverishly snapping her picture. The whole scene just made me laugh. What a great way to start the night!!!!
After Tory Burch, I headed over to Bryant Park where Hilary Swank and Naomi Watts were expected for the Jayson Brundsdon show. After nearly an hour in line, I made my way into the show and spotted Harry Connick Jr. coming OUT of the tent, but no Hilary or Naomi in site. Oh well... you can't win 'em all. At least I got a chuckle from the Anna Wintour experience.
More news to come tomorrow!!
The glamorous - the glamorous life. Beauty and Grace (ok got 1 out of 2) at fashion week today
February 9, 2007 - Friday
The glamorous - the glamorous life. Beauty and Grace (ok got 1 out of 2) at fashion week today
So... my day today began with the Carmen Marc Valvo show in the tents @ fashion week. I was seated about 6 rows from the runway, when I spotted Kristen Chenowith and Ugly Betty star Vanessa Williams giving interviews. I spring from my seat and head towards the runway - tape recorder and camera in hand - and suddenly I'm flying through the air. It was like something out of a dream. I'll forever BE the girl who fell down the stairs @ Fashion week!!!! Banged my knee up pretty good, BUT I got up, dusted myself off (tights still in-tact thank God) and laughed it off. An older man seated nearby exclaimed "you could have really hurt yourself young lady!" Yes, I am well aware of that and will think twice the next time I consider falling down the stairs. Now, off I went to the runway where I pushed my way towards Kristen. She's ADORABLE - 4'11 and sweet as can be. We did an interview and took some pics. Who knew she was an OPERA singer??!! Is there anything this girl can't do????
I headed across the runway to Vanessa Williams who was enveloped in a mass of about 50 photographers and reporters. I snapped a quick photo of her while she was giving interviews and security then stepped in and ushered us off the runway as the show was starting. The designs were BEAUTIFUL but the entire time, I was obsessed with how I would get my interview with Vanessa.
Oops, a model snapped her stiletto and I was jolted from my thoughts and back into the show. But she picked up the heel, held it in her hand, and kept on going. I guess it must just be one of those days...
The lights came up as the show ended and I booked towards the runway. I made a mental map of exactly WHERE Vanessa was seated. She was already in motion, walking towards the backstage entrance. I told her who I was and asked her for an interview. I could barely keep up with her walking (damn, can she move) but I stuck my tape recorder as close to her mouth as possible. She gave me a few one-word answers in a matter of about 15 seconds and then she was off around the corner.
Until I got to the Tommy Hilfiger show and met some sweet celebs who were happy to give me an interview (more than one word,) natch, and a photo. Thanks to Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child and Molly Sims (who is surprisingly tiny AND Southern) for brightening my day and restoring my faith in Hollywood. In the lobby, I ran into the original "fashion police-man" himself, Robert Verdi. He thought I said I worked for "Mad Magazine" and laughed for a few moments at his own "joke." I said WAG 2 or 3 more times and then grew too tired to argue. MAD, it is, Robert. Whatever... I still love ya!
That ends my fashion week journey until next time (in September) but I'm doing some more celeb-spotting at a charity gala tomorrow night (and am scheduled to interview Glenn Close) so I should have more news then!!!
The glamorous - the glamorous life. Beauty and Grace (ok got 1 out of 2) at fashion week today
So... my day today began with the Carmen Marc Valvo show in the tents @ fashion week. I was seated about 6 rows from the runway, when I spotted Kristen Chenowith and Ugly Betty star Vanessa Williams giving interviews. I spring from my seat and head towards the runway - tape recorder and camera in hand - and suddenly I'm flying through the air. It was like something out of a dream. I'll forever BE the girl who fell down the stairs @ Fashion week!!!! Banged my knee up pretty good, BUT I got up, dusted myself off (tights still in-tact thank God) and laughed it off. An older man seated nearby exclaimed "you could have really hurt yourself young lady!" Yes, I am well aware of that and will think twice the next time I consider falling down the stairs. Now, off I went to the runway where I pushed my way towards Kristen. She's ADORABLE - 4'11 and sweet as can be. We did an interview and took some pics. Who knew she was an OPERA singer??!! Is there anything this girl can't do????
I headed across the runway to Vanessa Williams who was enveloped in a mass of about 50 photographers and reporters. I snapped a quick photo of her while she was giving interviews and security then stepped in and ushered us off the runway as the show was starting. The designs were BEAUTIFUL but the entire time, I was obsessed with how I would get my interview with Vanessa.
Oops, a model snapped her stiletto and I was jolted from my thoughts and back into the show. But she picked up the heel, held it in her hand, and kept on going. I guess it must just be one of those days...
The lights came up as the show ended and I booked towards the runway. I made a mental map of exactly WHERE Vanessa was seated. She was already in motion, walking towards the backstage entrance. I told her who I was and asked her for an interview. I could barely keep up with her walking (damn, can she move) but I stuck my tape recorder as close to her mouth as possible. She gave me a few one-word answers in a matter of about 15 seconds and then she was off around the corner.
Until I got to the Tommy Hilfiger show and met some sweet celebs who were happy to give me an interview (more than one word,) natch, and a photo. Thanks to Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child and Molly Sims (who is surprisingly tiny AND Southern) for brightening my day and restoring my faith in Hollywood. In the lobby, I ran into the original "fashion police-man" himself, Robert Verdi. He thought I said I worked for "Mad Magazine" and laughed for a few moments at his own "joke." I said WAG 2 or 3 more times and then grew too tired to argue. MAD, it is, Robert. Whatever... I still love ya!
That ends my fashion week journey until next time (in September) but I'm doing some more celeb-spotting at a charity gala tomorrow night (and am scheduled to interview Glenn Close) so I should have more news then!!!
I'm surrounded by Oscars
February 10, 2007 - Saturday
So tonight, I found myself surrounded by Oscar nominees and Oscar winners. I know, tough job I have. Where was I? No, not Hollywood, but the Rye Town Hilton, for the annual Picture House Gala. I first met an older man named "Ed," who turned out to be Ed Sherin, the longtime executive producer of Law & Order and current EP and Director of Medium on NBC (he also told me about a pilot he recently directed called "The Black Donnelys" and when I got home tonight, I saw a promo for it on NBC.) He's the wife of actress Jane Alexander. She showed up just moments later in an oufit she called "wearable art." Turns out she was filming a movie in Portland, OR and she wanted to support some of the local merchants (the movie comes out this fall by the way.) When Jane arrived, I asked her for an interview and a pic and she informed me she "needed a drink first." She headed back to our table where Ed was chewing my ear off. I was enthralled by his resume and how down to earth he was. He seemed very interested in my career and asked why I had never been on camera (go ahead, Ed, cast me in one of your shows!! Pleeeeeeeeze!!) I finally got my interview and photo with Jane and I waited patiently for Glen Close to arrive.
Glen soon walked in the door without much fanfare (in fact, no one even noticed when she came in the room!!?) I introduced myself immediately and resisted any urge to make a "rabbit" comment (who could forget when she boiled the rabbit in Fatal Attraction??) I was able to grab a quick interview and photo with her as well and she was whisked away to do another interview. I was still standing there with my new friend "Ed," when a man named Andrew came over. He is an Oscar nominated editor and husband of Leslie Holleran, the Oscar nominated producer of the Cider House Rules. Both Andrew and Leslie were extremely nice and personable. I listened in as Andrew and Ed discussed projects (movies!!!!!!) they were working on and different actors they worked with. I felt like I was in some sort of a dream - these people talked about their jobs like I talk about mine - except they work with some of the most famous people in the WORLD and they get to go to the Oscars. Go figure. I told Ed how I was exhausted from my week at fashion week and he told me I was too young to be tired. He said he just turned 78 but feels like he's "12" on the inside. I told him he looks good for 78. I think I'm done hob-nobbing with Hollywood for a while. But at least I know that deep down on the inside, they're just like the rest of us (well maybe with a few more trophys on their mantels!)
So tonight, I found myself surrounded by Oscar nominees and Oscar winners. I know, tough job I have. Where was I? No, not Hollywood, but the Rye Town Hilton, for the annual Picture House Gala. I first met an older man named "Ed," who turned out to be Ed Sherin, the longtime executive producer of Law & Order and current EP and Director of Medium on NBC (he also told me about a pilot he recently directed called "The Black Donnelys" and when I got home tonight, I saw a promo for it on NBC.) He's the wife of actress Jane Alexander. She showed up just moments later in an oufit she called "wearable art." Turns out she was filming a movie in Portland, OR and she wanted to support some of the local merchants (the movie comes out this fall by the way.) When Jane arrived, I asked her for an interview and a pic and she informed me she "needed a drink first." She headed back to our table where Ed was chewing my ear off. I was enthralled by his resume and how down to earth he was. He seemed very interested in my career and asked why I had never been on camera (go ahead, Ed, cast me in one of your shows!! Pleeeeeeeeze!!) I finally got my interview and photo with Jane and I waited patiently for Glen Close to arrive.
Glen soon walked in the door without much fanfare (in fact, no one even noticed when she came in the room!!?) I introduced myself immediately and resisted any urge to make a "rabbit" comment (who could forget when she boiled the rabbit in Fatal Attraction??) I was able to grab a quick interview and photo with her as well and she was whisked away to do another interview. I was still standing there with my new friend "Ed," when a man named Andrew came over. He is an Oscar nominated editor and husband of Leslie Holleran, the Oscar nominated producer of the Cider House Rules. Both Andrew and Leslie were extremely nice and personable. I listened in as Andrew and Ed discussed projects (movies!!!!!!) they were working on and different actors they worked with. I felt like I was in some sort of a dream - these people talked about their jobs like I talk about mine - except they work with some of the most famous people in the WORLD and they get to go to the Oscars. Go figure. I told Ed how I was exhausted from my week at fashion week and he told me I was too young to be tired. He said he just turned 78 but feels like he's "12" on the inside. I told him he looks good for 78. I think I'm done hob-nobbing with Hollywood for a while. But at least I know that deep down on the inside, they're just like the rest of us (well maybe with a few more trophys on their mantels!)
Shop-a-holic hits a new low!
I have to share with you the experience of my recent shopping trip at The Westchester mall. I intended to pick up a couple of gifts, one for my good friend Kat, who is 3 months pregnant. I went to Babystyle, the maternity store, figuring I'd get her up a gift certificate. But, I ended up walking away with the gift certificate, plus a really cute, a-line shift dress with pockets - FOR MYSELF!!! It takes a TRUE shop-a-holic to shop for HERSELF, at the maternity store!!! Granted, the style nowadays are maternity-ish, but I felt pathetic nonetheless. The salesgirls assured me that "non" pregnant women shop in there all the time (yah right!) and that I'm not as big of a loser as I felt like at the moment. As I stood surrounded by the fuzzy rattles and nursing bras, I could not help but bow my head in shame. But... I do love my new dress! Believe it or not, I have now realized that maternity stores are a great place to find the new a-line and trapeze styles that are so popular right now. Why not??!! If you feel too "maternity-ish," add a wide or skinny belt to cinch the waist, as belts are HUGE for this season. And when everyone asks where you got such a great outfit, be daring and share your secret!!! It just shows you are being an inventive shopper...and a true fashionista! :)
My day with Dr. Rey
I knew today was gonna be interesting. For starters, I attended a press event featuring Dr. Robert Rey, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon and the infamous Dr. 90210 from the E! Network. So I must admit, my first encounter with Dr. Rey fulfilled my expectations - same perfectly coifed hair, fabulous suit, sparkling personality. There were several other fashion/beauty editors there and he remarked how beautiful we all were (as I envisioned him picking apart ever single little flaw, as only a plastic surgeon could do.) I think maybe because he is a dr., I felt really comfortable with him and at one point found myself describing in detail about my severely dry eyes after LasEK surgery and my bad knees from cheerleading/dance. During this time, my inner voice was screaming "TMI, TMI!!" But my mouth kept moving and I couldn't seem to stop myself! Nonetheless he seemed to enjoy the conversation and gave me some good advice! When Dr. Rey referenced my "perfect little nose," I had to tell him that he could thank Dr. Sclafani for that one. He got a kick out of that. He also appreciated my "lip plumping" experiment. Ah, the price we pay for beauty - and the things I do for my readers!!! And for Dr. 90210 fans who are wondering, Dr. Rey DID NOT bring his numchux with him. I know you are all disappointed, as was I. However the rest of the day did not disappoint!
"Doggy Style"
Now that I got your attention!
Fashion truly has gone to the dogs these days... (couldn't resist THAT one!)...
Now when I heard about "Pet Fashion Week," I just knew I had to go. I arrived in Chelsea this afternoon and headed to the venue. It was basically a trade show for buyers and store-owners to see what's trendy in pet fashions. As expected, the room was filled with an array of frilly doggie dresses, burberry-style coats, faux fur coats (oh the irony,) blinged out collars, (Swarovski was even an event sponsor!) cutesy carriers and more "canine couture" than you could shake a tail at. For the truly pampered pooch, there was even an array of spa products - because we know how stressful life can be (LOL!!!) However, never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would find such items as doggy sunglasses, neck ties (yes, neck ties!!) necklaces, and even HELMETS - for the occasional pooch that likes to hop on the back of his owner's hog (yes, there was even a woman there who takes her dog on her motorcycle with her!!) The evening was being capped off with a runway fashion show but I decided to skip figuring I'd seen enough (lol.) I have to say I was very disappointed with the seemingly blatant abscence of items for cats. I even approached one vendor, picked up a knitted sweater vest and said "can I put this on my cat? He has a lion cut and gets cold in the winter" (IT'S TRUE!!! LOL) and the man responded "you DON'T dress cats" with a scowl. (umm, ok well YOU may not, but I DO hee hee.) Even as I walked through the aisles and aisles of doggie accessories, I felt like I didn't belong - like they were all whispering "there's a cat lover among us!!" I wanted to say 'hey, we're really not that different! really!'
So for all you pet lovers that ARE interested, the trends I spotted were very indicative of what's happening in the fashion world today: animal prints are the new neutral (now your furry friends really can be king of the jungle aka your home,) the more blinged out the better and there is and never will be a shortage of ridiculous ways you can dress up your pet (thanks Paris Hilton for starting this trend.) I even wrote a piece for the Wag which was published in May about wigs and in my research, discovered there is now a company making wigs for dogs!!! (in case they are embarassed by their receeding hairlines??!!!)
However, near the end of the afternoon I did run into a publisher who handed me a new book called the "Gay's Guide to Dogs" (seriously! It's really cute and funny!) and of course, I told him about the book I am working on (which has nothing to do with animals) and he was actually interested and agreed to look @ my proposal (woohoo!) So something good did come out of the day - even for a cat person like me. :)
But the question we must ask - what's next? Louis Vuitton horse saddles??
Fashion truly has gone to the dogs these days... (couldn't resist THAT one!)...
Now when I heard about "Pet Fashion Week," I just knew I had to go. I arrived in Chelsea this afternoon and headed to the venue. It was basically a trade show for buyers and store-owners to see what's trendy in pet fashions. As expected, the room was filled with an array of frilly doggie dresses, burberry-style coats, faux fur coats (oh the irony,) blinged out collars, (Swarovski was even an event sponsor!) cutesy carriers and more "canine couture" than you could shake a tail at. For the truly pampered pooch, there was even an array of spa products - because we know how stressful life can be (LOL!!!) However, never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would find such items as doggy sunglasses, neck ties (yes, neck ties!!) necklaces, and even HELMETS - for the occasional pooch that likes to hop on the back of his owner's hog (yes, there was even a woman there who takes her dog on her motorcycle with her!!) The evening was being capped off with a runway fashion show but I decided to skip figuring I'd seen enough (lol.) I have to say I was very disappointed with the seemingly blatant abscence of items for cats. I even approached one vendor, picked up a knitted sweater vest and said "can I put this on my cat? He has a lion cut and gets cold in the winter" (IT'S TRUE!!! LOL) and the man responded "you DON'T dress cats" with a scowl. (umm, ok well YOU may not, but I DO hee hee.) Even as I walked through the aisles and aisles of doggie accessories, I felt like I didn't belong - like they were all whispering "there's a cat lover among us!!" I wanted to say 'hey, we're really not that different! really!'
So for all you pet lovers that ARE interested, the trends I spotted were very indicative of what's happening in the fashion world today: animal prints are the new neutral (now your furry friends really can be king of the jungle aka your home,) the more blinged out the better and there is and never will be a shortage of ridiculous ways you can dress up your pet (thanks Paris Hilton for starting this trend.) I even wrote a piece for the Wag which was published in May about wigs and in my research, discovered there is now a company making wigs for dogs!!! (in case they are embarassed by their receeding hairlines??!!!)
However, near the end of the afternoon I did run into a publisher who handed me a new book called the "Gay's Guide to Dogs" (seriously! It's really cute and funny!) and of course, I told him about the book I am working on (which has nothing to do with animals) and he was actually interested and agreed to look @ my proposal (woohoo!) So something good did come out of the day - even for a cat person like me. :)
But the question we must ask - what's next? Louis Vuitton horse saddles??
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