Despite all the bad reviews, I can’t wait to see Sex In The City 2. Sara Jessica Parker has 41 costume changes.
What I love about Sex In The City is the characters and the clothes. Remember you go to the movies to be entertained. I am anticipating that Pat Field (costume designer for SATC) will not disappoint.
Besides being entertained I hope you leave the theater being fashion inspired. If you liked the the movie, comment about what you liked best.
I recently read an e-mail regarding the opening of Nu Sanctuary in Las Vegas’ newest mall, Town Square. The advertisements for this place have been up for months, and as a result, my curiosity to try it out was at an all time high. So I jumped on an opportunity to check it out and ate lunch there today. Here are the summary points from my review.
Pro’s:
* Fashion TV was on all the televisions in the restaurant
* Food was exquisite, from presentation to taste!
* Portion sizes were perfect
* A large selection of specialty drinks
* Location, location, location. Great location
Con’s:
* Seating sucked, the chairs sit too low for the table height
* Decor did not match the price point of the restaurant
* The lounge has a good concept, but they hired the wrong designer
* Hostess had an attitude because I entered the side gate instead of the front gate
With that said, this joint has been open for less than a week. My next visit will be for a happy hour in June; hopefully they will have one by then. I would encourage you to give them a try for yourself, but would go for a causal dining experience. If you are starving the place might not cut it. For you gentleman out there, this is where the ladies will be drinking their fu-fu drinks.
I love Sex and the City, well who doesn’t? I can remember watching episodes with my best friend and us drooling over Sarah Jessica Parker’s wardrobe. Ummm, even today, I still want “Carrie Bradshaw’s” wardrobe. While I was in search for something on u-tube I discovered the latest trailer for the new Sex & The City 2 movie coming out May 27th. Check it out.
I can’t believe Aden is back. This movie is going to be good! I can’t wait!
“Undateable: 311 Things Guys Do That Guarantee They Won’t be Dating or Having Sex.”, by Anne Coyle and Ellen Rakieten. There are so many reviews about this book, I just had to read it. It is intended to be funny, and the reality is, the things that made me laugh are true. I read this book in about an hour. Here are my top 5 examples from the book that made me smile, because it is so dead on.
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# 14 Dad Jeans
# 56 Ed Hardy-Esque Wear- I would also like to include TapOut, Affliction, and Christian Audigier
# 86 Sleeveless T-shirts- If you want to wear a tank top purchase a pack of wife-beaters
#161 Quoting Lines From Movies in Character- Is not cool or sexy
#309 Ordering Wine @ a Sporting Event-
My vote is that it is worth reading for every single guy looking to date. Don’t get your feelings hurt, laugh and then change it up. If you would like to win this book please leave a comment on this blog post to enter. Prize winner will be e-mailed April 15, 2010.
If you color with your son, daughter, niece, or nephew you will appreciate this deluxe electric crayon sharpener. I was personally frustrated when coloring with my daughter, because crayons became dull very fast. Coloring with dull crayons is no fun for me, or for that special kid you know that loves to color. After complaining to my husband, he surprised me with a solution. The Elmer’s Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener. This electric sharpener cuts the paper automatically from the crayon as it sharpens. The sharpener features an automatic stop mechanism that prevents over-sharpening. The result is a perfectly sharpened crayon. With that being said I have jammed my crayon sharper over a half a dozen times, and it is a little bit of work to clean it out. Being a personal shopper I am always looking for out of the box gift ideas, and this is one of my favorites for kids, ages 5-12.
In my experience men are easily pleased, and are very simple creatures. Men believe in this hallmark holiday, because if they didn’t, you will be disappointed. This not worth the grief. So with that, said give him a special treat with these out of the box gift idea’s for valentines 2010.
*Buy him something super sexy for yourself- that you will actually wear and feel sexy in. Just the fact that you will be dressing up for him will be a treat
* If he is into music purchase SADE’s new album “Soldiers of Love” released February 9th 2010
* Shaving products- this item will always be on my gift list. I have never met a man who didn’t enjoy using them. Give your man a silvertip shaving brush with matching razor and stand. If he has never used shaving products get him a starter kit for $40, if he likes it you have future gifts ideas for him!
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*The Apple iPad- for $499 you can get a touchscreen computer. As my husband would say it is the “Next Generation” of consumer electronics. When the iPad released January 27th I received over ten e-mails about this product. Take it from me ladies he wants this new toy.
If you are a Vegas resident and want to get the freshest produce available, look no further than the “Farmers Market” located at 7485 Dean Martin Drive, Suite 106. This market is only open on Thursdays from 11 a.m.-1p.m. Watch the you-tube video below to learn more about the Las Vegas Farmers Market. If you are not a Vegas resident, do some homework about the local farmers in your area, you might be surprised about what you discover.
What’s your New Year’s Resolution? If don’t have one yet, but there is still time. I love New Year’s. I feel like you can officially start fresh on basically anything with a resolution. I went to www.43things.com, and found lots of information on goal setting here are some tips from Lia Steakley Dicker.
1) Be deliberate-Resist the urge to impulsively make pledges for the upcoming year based on what’s bothering you at a specific moment. Spend a week, or longer, evaluating your priorities for the new year and think about how your resolution fits with these objectives.
2) Leave the past behind- Refrain from adopting old resolutions to prevent past regrets from following you into the future. Instead, redefine failed goals. If “lose weight” didn’t work last year, consider the new approaches of “eat healthier” or “exercise five days a week”
3) Stay positive-Swearing off bad habits such as “I will never bite my nails again” only emphasizes the forbidden behavior. For better results, cast resolutions in a flattering light and vow to “Take better care of my hands and nails”
4) Shorten the deadline-Recent research found 80 percent of people don’t keep their resolution past Valentine’s Day. Maintain yours until July 1 and you will have accomplished more than most. We’re betting the buzz you get from successfully making reaching the six-month mark will carry you the rest of the year.
5) Define the obstacles-Acknowledging and preparing for the challenges upfront allows you to better navigate bumps in the road ahead.
6) Go public with your plans-Telling others about your goals helps you in a couple of ways. Writing the goals down and sharing them with others can increase your sense of responsibility to meet your objectives. It also gives others insight into what you are trying to accomplish and opens new doors for support.
I always make goals. This year my goal is to be more optimistic. I will be putting a sticky note on my bathroom mirror to remind me to be positive each and every day. There is always room for improvement with oneself. If you can’t think of a New Year’s resolution, try being more fashion forward. Easier said than done, I know. Go to www.imagebylauren.com, and get started in no time at all.
A refreshing twist to the cast of the Disney Princess’s. The overall theme of the movie is a positive one: be true to yourself. The main character, Tiana, is the hardest working princess to hit the big screen! I hope Tiana becomes my daughters new favorite princess. Tiana works two jobs to save money for her dream restaurant, never loses her focus or determination, is close to her mother, appreciates her parents, and most importantly realizes that if you wish for something and follow it with hard work, it just might happen. Think back to some of the other princesses like Snow White and Cinderella, who each had evil step-mothers. Hello, half of America is divorced! This gives us step-moms a really bad rap. The little mermaid disobeyed her father, traded in her fin for feet, and moved to a place where she would never see her family again. That story line doesn’t work for me either. The Princess and the Frog is a great film for 2009, and Tiana makes a wonderful new Princess.
I am getting a bunch of questions on what to buy for the holidays. So the first thing I suggest is to make a list of who you need to get gifts for, than put a dollar amount next to the name. Here are some out of the box ideas for this gift giving season:
* a subscription to a magazine: There are so magazines out there and people love them
* a book they would enjoy: this gift is great for all age groups on your list
* an experience: buy concert tickets (for example), even if it’s in March 2010, giving an experience counts as a gift
* stuff for the kitchen is a great for foodie, a person who likes to cook, and for the practical. Every has to eat, and cooking utensils end up
getting used unlike the scarf and glove set.
* Her: jewelry, cosmetics (especially fragrance), clothing, something that she won’t buy her self
* Him: electronics, clothes you want to see him in, shaving products (shaving oil), sexy stuff for you to wear for him, the ‘perfect pushup’
* Kids: games, books, art projects. Anything that you could help them with or be involved with is great.
* Service Providers: are people who serve you like the postman, garbage man, hair stylist, manicurist, etc. In all honestly, what would be the
most appreciated is cash. I have heard countless confessions from service providers getting baked goods or candy and throwing them away.
Below are some of the gifts I want this season, and gifts I will be giving. Happy Shopping
Amazingclubs.com/ Fruit
Cashmere Anything (examples are from J Crew)
Black Diamond Earrings from myblackdiamonds.com
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