Monthly Archives: March 2009

Diane von Furstenberg is a fashion icon.  Point blank.  She was among the first female fashion designers to bring affordable, stylish clothing for the contemporary woman. Her first revolutionary piece was the wrap dress that allowed a multitude of women …

Tomorrow is April Fools’ Day, the one day of the year where you can get away with elaborate pranks and sophomoric gags alike with some amount of impunity. So as long as there are no serious consequences – that is …

No Doubt, the 90′s punk/ska/Pop Band from SoCal that spawned a loyal following and created hits from “Just a Girl, Sunday Morning, Ex-Girlfriend, and Hey Baby,” delighted fans and music critics alike when they announced their reunion tour. Since the …

First Lady Michelle Obama is becoming accustomed to making news across the blogosphere with just a glimpse of her super toned arms, her fist bumps, and her words regarding the importance of having her two young daughters, Sacha and Malia, …

Gwyneth Paltrow, actress/wife/mother/blogger… and now fashion designer?  She’s the Oscar-winning actress and wife of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, has named a child after a piece of fruit, and most recently grabbed headlines with her new lifestyle blog called Goop.com where …

If you watch The Real Housewives of New York City, than you know Luann, er, excuse me, Countess de Lesseps.  The former model lives the high life on the New York social circuit as the wife of Count de Lesseps.  …

Jennifer Lopez has kept out of the spotlight since having her twins…well, at least more than usual.  The actress/singer/producer who shot to fame after starring in “Selena,” and then releasing the multi-platinum album “On the 6,” with hits such as …

My mother is an artist and makes gorgeous jewelry from beads, crystals, and other fun pieces that she picks up from flea markets and shops in Korea.  She wanted to sell her pieces, but she’s not exactly a salesperson and …

Salmonella strikes again – this time with pistachios. According to reports, Food & Drug Administration (FDA) officials found multiple strains of salmonella in a recent pistachio crop from California company Setton Pistachio of Terra Billa Inc. The company is the …

Everybody’s favorite 82-year-old lady, Cloris Leachman, has an autobiography coming out April 7, and she holds little back. Titled Cloris, the book details her life as a young Phyllis Lindstrom on The Mary Tyler Moore Show as well as her …

Rachel Zoe is known for her style knowledge, her size zero figure, and her recent Bravo reality show, “The Rachel Zoe Project,” which offers viewers a glimpse into her life as a stylist to the stars. Past clients include Lindsay …

Who can resist those cute little Sanrio Hello Kitty logos everywhere? On bags? Stickers? Clothing? Stuffed animals?  I could go on forever.  Well, M.A.C. Cosmetics apparently felt the same way and recently launched a Hello Kitty collection with various lipsticks, …

What is the Polypill? The Polypill is an affordable 6-in-1 pill meant to protect against high blood pressure, heart attacks, high cholesterol and strokes. After testing in India, the Polypill was shown to reduce high blood pressure and cholesterol.

Everyone remembers “Something About Mary” with Cameron Diaz and Ben Stiller. That’s still one of my favorite comedy films. That’s also the first time I heard about the Farrelly brothers. Funny enough, after becoming familiar with them and checking out …

We all know that brains are important in a potential partner, but have you ever wondered…uh am I too picky?  Well, maybe you’re a really smart person that needs to just kick back, loosen up and grab a beer or …