Michael Jackson was spotted at Planet Hollywood in Vegas yesterday, wearing pajama pants and a tuxedo jacket. This man never disappoints does he? That's whats so HOT about him!
It's MJ's crazy world -- we're just living in it.
So what the heck is a Kabbalah bracelet and a Hamsa Hand? The Red String Kabbalah bracelet protects us from the influences of the Evil Eye. The Evil eye is a very powerful negative force. It refers to the unfriendly stare and unkind glances we sometimes get from people around us. Envious eyes and looks of ill will affect us, stopping us from realizing our full potential in every area of our life.
In wearing the Kabbalah bracelet, it would be best to have someone you love to tie the Red String to your left wrist. First, have them tie the string closely around your wrist with a simple knot. Repeat by knotting the string six more times for a total of seven knots. After which you need to make a promise to yourself that you will refrain from negative thoughts or talk about others. This harmful behavior will interfere with your effort to gain personal fulfillment and protection. After the promise, say the Ben Porat Prayer which prevents others from giving us the evil eye.
The hamsa hand hand on the other hand, is an old and still popular apotropaic amulet for magical protection from the envious or evil eye. The words hamsa and hamesh mean "five" and refer to the digits on the hand. Alternative names for this charm is the Hand of Fatima, and Hand of Miriam.
The hamsa hand appears both in a two-thumbed, bilaterally symmetrical form, as shown, and in a more natural form in which there is only one thumb. There is good archaeological evidence to suggest that the downward-pointing protective hamsa hand predates both Judaism and Islam and that it refers to an ancient Middle Eastern goddess whose hand (or vulva, in other images) wards off the evil eye.
"Only Brit Brit would board a private jet wearing stained booty shorts and wedge flip-flops. The Walmart plastic bag is also a nice touch. She probably bought beef jerky, pork rinds, Combos, Easy Cheese and Sour Patch Kids for the ride. Lynne told her she had to bring some fruit. That's why she bought the Sour Patch Kids." ~ Michael K. of dlisted.com
"Anderson is really generous in his description of the crazy lady. “I don’t know if stalking is the right word exactly… but emailing me aggressively for the last two years.” Talk about diplomacy. Most people would say something like, “Look there is this mentally deranged whack job who’s batshit crazy and stalking me.” The worst thing he said was, “So that was kind of creepy.” He also mentioned that he had no idea what his stalker looks like. Something tells me I should probably spend less time chilling around Columbus Circle hoping to run into Anderson Cooper for the next few weeks." ~ (Source)
Bellevue, the striking 1931 Italian Renaissance-style onetime psychiatric hospital on First Avenue in New York, may be turned into a luxury hotel. The name "Bellevue" has become generic for "loony bin," and among the so-called loonies who stayed there are Norman Mailer, Edie Sedgwick, and Charlie Parker. "Our patients were not normal New York neurotics, but very sick people – otherwise known as crazy," said Dr. Frederick Covan, who was the chief psychologist there for 14 years. If it becomes a hotel, they can expect the same clientele. (NY Post; photo: Gottscho-Schleisner Collection, Library of Congress, source: WOWReport)
Years ago I had a friend who worked at Bellevue and late one night she took me on a tour. I can tell you that this was easily the most terrifying place I have ever been in in my life! I've worked at inner city hospitals and drug rehabs but I had never experienced this level of fear.
It was like something out of the worse horror film you have ever seen. The people were roaming the facility and looked completely deranged. The building was so bleak and dismal it just added to the terror. I have nothing but compassion for the mentally ill and this place was not suitable for any ailing human-being. How mental illness can sentence a person to a life in this place is beyond any understanding I have. I asked my friend how on earth she managed to report to this place every day for work. As I looked around and shuddered, I couldn't wait to leave.
The photo booth at The Barbary. That's a fun place. Jimmi performed there on New Year's Eve. The owner was pleasantly surprised to see us last night.
After The Barbary, we went to Silk City for a bite and more dancing at the adjoining club. No breakfast foods but the late night fare was excellent and reasonably priced. We gave it the "gay face" and snapped these pics with my cell phone.
I am so enjoying my Spring break. Today I used the gas card my dealership sent me for the new wheels while wearing my new tee-shirt.
Ok, I know this girl.....I know several in fact.
William Torres - An idiot drug dealer from Allentown who was arrested wearing this hot outfit!
Check out some of the funny comments left by readers of Dlisted.com....
*He must have good shit!
*Oh my god! I didn't know garden gnomes could deal drugs!
*Mind you, lion slippers do send a clear warning that this fellow is not to be... fuck.. I tried to save him.
*You just know he was all , "Wait officer, let me get my slippers on."
And finally...
*LOL. Somebody deals drugs from his grandma's basement!
"This video from Flight of the Conchords and is called Foux de Fa Fa, makes fun of hazy, dazey mid-sixties French Ye-Ye in a way nobody else ever thought to do because they were too busy flipping out over the genre's innate coolness. If you are from or have ever spent time in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, you will notice that Fabiane's on Bedford Avenue plays a key role in the clip, which is kind of fun." ~ No Good For Me.com
Like Brando, his good looks are timeless however Lee Strasberg, who trained Newman at the Actor's Studio, said that he would have been as great an actor as Marlon Brando if he hadn't been so handsome. According to Strasberg, Newman had the talent, but he too often relied on his good looks to coast through a role.
He is only one of five performers to be nominated for an Oscar twice for playing the same role in two separate films. He played as Fast Eddie Felson in The Hustler (1961) and The Color of Money (1986), Peter O'Toole as Henry II in Becket (1964) and The Lion in Winter (1968), Al Pacino as Michael Corleone for The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather: Part II (1974), Bing Crosby as Father O'Malley in Going My Way (1944) and The Bells of St. Mary's (1945) and Cate Blanchett as Elizabeth I in Elizabeth (1998) and Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007).
Today in the city along with Jimmi we helped my loving friend and mentor Freddy celebrate his latest success and work on my resume. Earlier in the week Freddy and I planned a "business" brunch at the Mid-town Continental and I really enjoyed it. The atmosphere is really fun but when the place fills up it really gets noisy due to the booth and table setup with high ceilings. Fortunately we were leaving just as it was getting hectic, but brunch was delicious and the service was good.
(top) Jimmi and Freddy had desert, I drank my desert. (middle) Freddy and me. (below) Jimmi.
Sephora was across the street and that meant the following for me: More Strivetin, L'Occitane lotion and a Chanel perfume sample. After we found the perfect fragrance for Freddy (He went with my choice, Gucci) we sent Freddy on his way and hopped into a cab.
Off to Julie's swinging new bachelorette pad. Looks as though I visited her in LA just in time because she is back in Philly and loving it. Yes people believe it or not, someone actually left Cali for cheese steak loving Kill-a-delphia. It's a no-brainer when you have a gorgeous niece you want to be near. I totally get that concept. Julie's new loft is fabulous and I'm thrilled to have a girlfriend close by plus she gave me some cool home accessories left over from the transition.
Freddy and I are working on resume stuff again this week and I got some great interview wardrobe ideas from Julie. I have a whole team working with me and they are so supportive and interested in seeing me succeed. We know it's a process but I'm going to take every step necessary to get there in 2008. Yep, it was a delightful day.
From now on, when I want to have a pity party for myself I'm turning to this picture! No one does a pity party like Paula. I can only aspire to making everyone in the room uncomfortable as they listen to me go on and on about how victimized and unappreciated I am. I'll print out this picture and hang it up just to remind myself how the master does it.
Today Oprah releases her annual list of favorite things. Well, her $4000 refrigerator is nice, but check out my non- billionaire list of favorite things. Unlike Oprah, I'm not making money off my list (One of her fav things is her own book).
* Do you love tea and special touches on gifts? Here is an adorable little Xmas card any tea lover would enjoy.
* I have really been enjoying my short Ugg boots. They are so comfy and easy that I have even worn them without socks!
* "Better Than Botox" and you know what? They are right. Strivectin SD is the bomb.
* Want a smooth finish and decent coverage? Nothing beats MAC's studio fix. If you think you hate foundation, try this. Ms. Liz is an NC 20.
* Evening bags are bigger than ever. No they are still small I just mean popular. Macys has an adorable selection.
* Omaha Steaks are delicious. Have you ever tried one? Thick and scrumptious, they are the best.
* I love diners. The one I go too at least once a week is Ruby's. They have quality food and healthy choices at reasonable prices. I give gift certificates to Ruby's every year.
* My favorite fragrance this year has been Chance by Chanel. People always comment favorably when I wear it.
*American Girl Dolls. These are pretty, graceful dolls for the special little girl or girls in your life. These elegant dolls reflect a period in American history showing a young girl at her best. They might seem pricey but trust me, young girls treasure them forever. I'm taking my nieces to the American Girl store in NYC in a few weeks.
Wanting: Cody Castagna. The sexy, trashy male hustler who nabbed Republican Rep. Richard Curtis wearing red stockings and sequin top in an adult bookstore.
Watching: Dark Shadows on DVD. I've been renting and watching since last June. Yes, it's getting old but never tired. Also watching I Love NewYork and A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila- game shows at their trashiest.
Wearing: My new thinner fabulous eyebrows.
Listening: Peace Train by Cat Stevens, Dirty Work by Steely Dan and Straight Line by Silverchair.
A young, very hot Yusuf Islam AKA Cat Stevens
Check out the great Amy Winehouse costumes. Everyones other favorite train wreck (Britney is number 1 of course) is British sensation, Amy Wino. Amy's shabby over the top look is easily translated on every body and I'm ever so thankful it's only being interpreted on Halloween where it belongs.
Now that Robert Goulet has passed away, I wonder if they will finally retire that weird commercial where Bob Goulet shows up in your office at 3 PM everyday. I can't tell you the product they are hawking, I tuned it out right from the beginning.
Finally, have you been following the David Copperfield rape case on TMZ? Is this the creepiest guy in the world or what? I remember back in the 90's, he was engaged to glamazon super model Claudia Schiffer. The engagement lasted forever and they finally broke up. Boy, I bet she has a tale or two to tell!
Apparently, this freak has been cruising women in his Vegas audience and setting them up to think he has a professional "opportunity" for them. One woman who went through his little screening process has now accused him of rape! So he is exploiting the trust people might initially give him? Fortunately, some other women have stepped forward to say he was too sleazy for them and they had no interest in following up on Creeperfield's advances.
Claudia Schiffer and Her Ex Creep.
The Divine Ms. Jimmi brought down the house at the SUGARTOWN event last night and looked damned glamorous in the process if I do say so myself as her official PA/make-up & hair stylist. We had a great time but after the show we had to walk about 2-3 blocks to catch a cab- IN PHILLY! I felt like I was walking through a minefield. "KillAdelphia" as the city of brotherly love is known these days, was raring to go on a Saturday night. Ms. Jimmi and I clutched our bags and picked up the pace as we headed to Broad Street for a cab back to her apartment. I looked to my right to see some fine up-standing citizens coming out of an alley exchanging cash but averted my eyes in that, "I mind my own bidness" fashion. Gee, it feels like the 1980's again! Click below to some of the pics from last night....
Switching Gears...
Today I took the kiddies to the local Halloween parade. This was my first ever Halloween parade and we really had a great time. Lea (age 6) was "Super Girl" and Jesse (age 8) was Laura Ingalls Wilder, writer of the Little House book series. Check out a few of those pics from today.
Aunt Lizzy and kids
Getting ready.
Watching the parade start before we got in line.
Lobster doggie!
Jimmi goes solo
Jimmi Breaking Hearts
DJ Robert Drake of WXPN and me
DJ KTell, director of Dumpsta Players and Me.
John and Me. We talked all night, he is adorable!
Sweetheart Erick, Jimmi's Hubby
The Diva and her personal assistant-ME!
Event planner, writer, Dumpsta player and sweetie, Sara.
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"EXTRA" is reporting that when their reporter asked her how she was doing, Britney Spears shouted, "Eat it, lick it, snort it, f*%k it!" and walked back into the courtroom crying. Classy. I will say this however, I'm kinda likin' Britney's new lips and I'm in LOVE with those shades!
"At least I'm not Britney Spears."
Oh sure the money, the fame, the hot body. Today it's not looking so worth it is it? My impression of the following footage is that she is totally losing it.
Have you seen The Pick-up Artist on VH1 and this douche named Mystery? He is supposed to be a world class pick-up guy who teaches other social misfits how to score. The TV show is jaw dropping. All this talk about getting laid, wing men and negs. Mystery has a special jargon for cruising bars and talking to chicks. He basic theory is act disinterested and the women will flock to you. I guess that could work on some bimbo with fifty I.Q. points.
Mystery himself looks like someone stuck in a time warp some where between the late 80's and early 90's. He is Tommy Lee meets Prince knocking on 40! He wears eye liner, face piercings and black nail polish. He wears those 90's ski caps with goggles and ear phones around his neck like a DJ.
Writing this post reminds me of a little encounter I had recently. I was at a bar and couldn't help but over hear a conversation between three men. The talker had his back to me and was going on and on about some girl he was letting stay at his house. He was pretty funny and I started smiling and giggling behind him, his buddies saw me. A few minutes later when I walked away with my drink I continued to make eye contact with the group. Mr. Gabby was still oblivious but I knew his buddies would clue him in on me. The evening continued. A couple of hours later my friends and I were gearing up to leave. Out of no where Mr. Gabby is suddenly circling me like he is secret service and I'm Squeaky Fromme pointing a loaded .45-caliber pistol. I couldn't believe it. This bone head had all evening to strike up a conversation but did he? No. He was orbiting around me now as I'm getting ready to leave and making me feel really uncomfortable. I was determined to not say a word because I figured he was hoping I would. My friends were finally ready and I hustled out the door as swiftly as possible feeling relieved.
When I was really hanging out in my 20's here are a few key things I looked for in a guy when out at a bar or club....
* The man should be well dressed and well groomed. I hated men who were too casual in a club setting or shabby looking. What a turn off.
* How quickly would he offer to buy me a drink? The Liz rule: don't tie up my time chatting and not offer me a drink.
* Did he offer his home phone number or just a pager number and did he want my number (Remember, this was when I was in my 20's - pagers were big)? The Liz Rule: Pager numbers were for guys who were running a bunch of women at the same time.
* Was he respectful? Watch the cursing and don't go on and on about my looks or body- that's a turn off.
7 Essential Items
Update your wardrobe with key pieces for Fall.
1. Wide Leg Pants
2. A trench coat
3. Booties
4. Shift Dresses
5. Anything Gray
6. Animal Print
7. Swing Jackets
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When I was in LA eating dinner and shopping on Robertson Blvd. the place was crawling with paparazzi. How did I recognice the paparazzis? Well, many of them were not only carrying cameras they were wearing TMZ tee shirts. Now you too can sport a TMZ tee. It doesn't get more L.A. than this and don't forget your panties!
Ok granted this is a very bad picture of Princess Beatrice of York. I think she picked up this ensemble from the Quaker Factory on QVC. Is that the sequins from her bag reflecting on the side of her face? Don't they sell those sequin bags at Kohl's? The thing that bothers me the most about this young lady is the junk on her wrist. I mean you are royalty correct? At least rock some Tiffany & Co. or crown jewels or something!
Grand mom does it up right!
Here are two looks as shown on Cory Kennedy (Age 16). Old Lady chic is so trendy. I love the real old lady standing right behind her in that pic! Next we have those old Ray Bans. How 80's, I love those shades.
Photos were taken by TheCobraSnake.
Ghouls need snacks too! Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen went late-night food shopping/haunting in Paris after the Valli Party.
For more pics click here.
Things are finally brightening up here in Philly and it's warmer. Yay. I'm ready for some light and color! How about walking around like a blinking light? These look fun. Of course the glitz and glamour of flashing lights never lasts does it?
A bright and happy building in Miami.
The pretty colors of sushi. All Photos by: the cobrasnake
Click here to check it out before you get tired of seeing it everywhere.
“You don’t see him out there getting out of limousines and flashing his shaved crotch,” the director of “Hairspray” told the Canadian Press. “He’s been the gentleman since they split up.” Waters is such a Federline fan that he made his assistant buy the rapper’s CD for him. “She was so mad, she almost quit,” Waters said. “She kept saying: ‘I’m not doing it. Please don’t make me buy it.’ But she finally did. I consider it a prized possession; I haven’t even taken it out of the wrapper.” ~ John Waters on KFed
Leave it to John Waters to latch onto a "talent" like KFed.
Barney's is having a whole Andy Warhol themed Christmas this season. I love it! Clothes, gift cards and soup cans. Shortly after Andy died in 1987, I found an Andy Warhol Christmas card and sent them out to friends and family that year.
Barney's New York window. I want that shirt!
UGH! Guess who?
The following present style and flair to be emulated...
The pressure is on models in a new way- to look healthy. Unfortunately this didn't hit New York fashion week. Many of the models used were literally skin and bone. I don't know how, in clear conscience some designers use these starving young women. During NY fashion week, it's pretty much the same group of girls walking the runway. Some are thin, and some are in the grips of a full blown eating disorder. The following model (Snejana Onopka) in particular makes me cringe.
Update: London joins Spain in banning anorexic models.
Anna Sui clothes are pretty, the body... disturbing.
Zac Posen used the same model
Calvin Klein. You get the idea.
None of my "fan" club as I like to call them, has ever met me in person however if you feel that you must dislike me - don't read my blog. If you think I'm so phony- don't read my blog. The funny thing is I know you all check my blog (and my myspace page till I made it private) like 100,000,000 times a day and I think it's hysterical!
I'll let you in on a little secret.......... are you ready...............put on your thinking caps now............
Oh yea, one more thing. This is my* blog not yours and I will edit your dumb ass.
Love & kisses,
Liz XOXO
Always controversial, always me
Eighties icon, Boy George poses on a ciggy break from his court appointed community service duty. Joining the ranks of the once great Whitney Houston and George Michaels I will say this for the fallen star- even a face mask is fashion accessory on the karma chameleon.
I just found a great vintage store online. The tee shirts are in good shape even if just worn for sleeping. I ordered a Rage Against the Machine tee with a picture of Emiliano Zapata for ten bucks.
I was telling Jimmi the other night on one of our late night phone chats that he has to see Dead Ringer starring Bette Davis because there are these great scenes where Bette (whose character is mourning a dead husband) is wearing a hat with a black veil. I love that look! What an attention grabber in your hour of grief.
"I wish that look would come back, I want to wear that." I bemoaned to The Divine One.
Today I clicked on a Socialite's Life, low and behold Babs herself is sporting the look. Doesn't it figure? I think she should have went all out and done it with a black hat.
The following peeps are around the same age as me within a year or too. I have no idea why I am interested in making note of this tidbit.
Jose Conseco
Adorable Betsy Johnson looking shoes for summer-$38.00 Rampage.com
Yesterday I phoned in on World of Wonder's new Internet/telephone venture, Ring My Bell. The show combines live feed as a celeb takes phone calls from anyone over 18. The recent Next Top Model Judge and author James St James was at the helm and yours truly was the first caller. I have no idea what they plan on doing with the audio. It's a minimal set with a desk and an old fashioned phone sitting there for effect. If you are in front of your computer you can watch the celeb your chatting with.
After we cleared up who I was in relation to the WOW site and email address' James and I chatted about the Details days in NYC when Warhol and clubbing were all the rage. Back then, I would have promised my first born to chat with the likes of James st James so this was exciting for me. Back in the 80's as I wore Betsy Johnson on a freezing cold night while standing outside a club I told then doorman James St James my feet were cold and he let us cross the proverbial velvet rope. I spoke to James as if I knew him but I only adored him on the pages of Details magazine. My boyfriend was so impressed with me.
Tomorrow Gregg Araki & Brady Corbet are the guest chatters. For those of you who don't know they are the directors of an amazing & shattering film called Mysterious Skin. Friday is the one and only Santino Rice. Santino was the arrogant runner up designer on last season's Project Runway. I'm so tempted to call again. It must be my free long distance that's enticing me. :D
6/08/06 OMG! I just talked to Gregg and Brady, they were so cool. I feel myself slipping into a new addiction. AH!
"Some handsome men are like diamond bracelets. They show up on some woman's arm, and you admire them, but they never really seem worth what you'd have to pay. Others are like Swatches: cute, disposable and interchangeable." ~BELINDA LUSCOMBE on George Clooney
Friday night was a blast as guests of DJ Robert Drake's Land of the Lost show broadcasting from World Cafe Live!. We really had a great time, but I have to be honest.... some throw backs from the 80's gathered around the bar really depressed me. I know, I know they got married had kids and got divorced. That will do it to you every time. I look at some people who I know must be around my age and I think e gads, you look stressed! I was one of those people that never saw myself getting older. I always enjoyed younger influences. I date younger guys- I just feel like I did when I was....well..... younger. I don't feel older mentally or emotionally. Maybe I dislike botox faces because I don't need botox yet? Will I change my point of view at the first sign of crows feet? Who knows? A kid's mind is so fickle that way. Case in point.........
Doesn't Istanbul sound so cool?
"Puffing on an apple-flavored hookah, sipping delicious tea and dipping the most gorgeous bread in the world into hummus, all to the soundtrack of Istanbul — now that's a vacation," says Columbia graduate student Liz Mendenhall, who traveled to Istanbul in August 2005. "More Americans should check it out. All of the Turks I met think Americans are scared to travel to a Muslim country after September 11. That has got to change."
Istanbul is one of the most dynamic cities in the Mediterranean. It's a sensory overload, a collision of Eastern and Western civilizations. The streets teem with people, restaurateurs call out to passerbys in a staggering number of languages, and the smell of spices fills the air.
It's easy to be overwhelmed by the amount of activity in the city. Visitors can choose from major historical sights such as Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, as well as Topkapi Palace. Tickets for the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are pricey, with admission now costing about $10 to $30, depending on how much you want to see. However, the Blue Mosque only asks for a voluntary donation. You can also see plenty for free just by walking the city on your own. For example, you could easily spend an entire day exploring the fascinating and sometimes overwhelming Grand Bazaar, where shopkeepers tout their wares as if their lives depended on it.
Turkish food is an interesting blend of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Think melt-in-your-mouth lamb, fresh eggplant, olive oil, piping hot breads and yogurt — all at budget-friendly prices. Kebabs are seldom more than $2. Turks even have their own version of pizza, (or pide), without tomato sauce. Turkish beers and wines are good, but alcohol prices can be inflated in tourist areas.
Most tourists stay in or around Sultanahmet, the historical center of Istanbul. Lodgings vary from inexpensive hostels to world-class resorts. The Four Seasons, for example, converted an old prison into a four-star hotel and now charges at least $340 a night. Expect to pay $20 to $50 per person per night for simpler accommodations in this area. Further out in the city, rates can be as low as $15 to $30 per night.
Getting to Istanbul is simple enough, with frequent flights from New York and other major cities. Costs vary between $650 and $1,100, depending on the season. Summer is the top tourist season, so expect to pay the most from June through August. Once you arrive at the airport, taxis queue to take tourists to the city center for about $20. A more economical option is to take the newly expanded Light Rail into the center for a fraction of the cost.
I remember posing for this picture very well. They herded us up on stage and snap, snap, snap. Hopefully the picture turned out alright, there wasn't any room for retakes. I remember I wanted my lips to look full like Laura on General Hospital. Remember the whole Luke rapped Laura but then they fell in love? When I was in HS that storyline made perfect sense to me and we all watched with our hearts pounding- after school.
By the time this picture was taken, I had been to NYC many times and seen lots of Broadway shows. I already enjoyed museums and fashion. I was in the advanced art class and I was a junior dating the valedictorian of the senior class. (OMG! If I could find THAT prom pic, it would be hysterical but when we broke up I tore up all but one of the photos.) At this age, I fixed up some kids that are still married today with children of there own. My favorite album was Michael Jackson's Off The Wall. I never considered college until my senior year and I definitely lied to my parents to go to the shore with the boyfriend and friends. I never smoked or drank and I thought the kids that did were losers. (Years later when I worked at a rehab, so many of my class came through the doors. I was never surprised at who.)
I think yearbook pics are fun. Some call it cheesy, but its good clean, cheesy fun. Little did we know what would lay ahead for us. When I look at this pic, complete with the eyebrows (ACK!)- I'm still basically the same kid and I know I was loved.
To all the haters- who keep reading about my life and can't seem to get enough: You know you're crushin on me and to you I say... POOF!
Just a reminder people- Valentine's Day is nothing. It's a hallmark holiday and it's meaningless. if you really need to mark the day, just do something really nice for yourself or hang out with a friend you feel really good around (Thats what I'm doing)! I'm single and very content to remain that way. My lifestyle is enviable to folks who are shelling out thousands in court to cut ties with their better half and fighting to retain custody of the children they have always taken care of alone anyway. Oh yea, single is the new black. It's chic and sophisticated and a much sought after status (just ask Heather Locklear and Denise Richards). It's the best holistic health remedy. It keeps you younger longer. It makes you fresh and dynamic to be around and yes it even makes you smarter! Marriage and coupledom is great i suppose but I'm convinced most people are just better at being single, especially if they put as much work into it as they did to save the relationship with their ex.
The celebutant whose life went terribly wrong.
Edie Sedgwick was always my favorite Warhol superstar. I have read Edie: An American Biography a million times. In 1982-83 I purchased the VHS tape of Ciao Manhattan for a large sum and I still have the tape and yes, I've even watched it recently. Finally someone has made a clip I can share. Yes, if the name sounds familiar she is relatived to Kyra Sedgwick, the actress. I read in an article once that Kyra -Mrs. Kevin Bacon (Wow that six degrees thing is true) said Edie is considered a tragedy in her families history. In this clip Edie mentions two brothers committing suicide and that was the truth. Edie died of a drug overdose at the age of 28 in bed next to her husband. Read the book. Unlike that Oprah book club junk, Edie* an amazing true story of a drug addicted life in the fast lane.
I know I said I was done with it after last weeks cut of my beloved Daniel Franco, but last night I was back on it like a crack head who just scored some rock. Back and loving every minute of it after I swore off it. What can I say, I'm weak for fashion and I always have been. I can quit anytime I want too, I just don't want too!
Project Runway featured that boring ding dong of a Hilton, Nicky. Like anyone cares what she thinks but there we were, stuck with her none the less. She ended up picking Santino's dress and enjoying the fact that he handed out his business card at her party. I thought in this context, it was very tacky, but I guess I don't have the same taste level of a Hilton (Where is Nicky's nude sex tape by the way?). What slays me is that Nicki did not appear comfortable or fashionably dressed at a party she was suppose to be hosting. She acted no more like a hostess than the bartender. Heidi Klum was hosting that joint. Also, did I see Richi Rich at the festivities? How fabulous would it have been for the designers to have to dress this former club kid and have him judge? Oh. My. God. Richie Rich of Heatherette is off the chain! Nicky Hilton and her "clothing line" -such a snoozer. It's is as boring as her espressionless face. Why is that her and Paris have no facial expressions?
In other news- I have so so much going on in my life right now I can't even begin to get into it here. That, and the fact that it's private bitches, so step off! (Why am I so "street" today? I hate that expression "off the chain.") Anyway, it will come out in drips and drabs. As always thanks for reading. And if you have anything rude to say, just know that I can & will delete your ass with the quickness- so save your typing skills for more useful things.
~Liz XO
It's all about Richie Rich bitches. Nicky who??
If you don't already know Robby you should. Start 2006 off right and meet an awesome person, why just check out the outfit at a dumpster- now THATS fabulous! He is such a doll- to know him is to love him!
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THIS SATURDAY DECEMBER 17
TRUNKADERO @ THE TROCADERO
1003 Arch Street Philadelphia, 1-6pm
FREE ADMISSION / ALL AGES
Featuring the works, tastes, and sounds of Philadelphia
SHOWCASE OF LOCAL ARTISTS, DESIGNERS, AND STORES:
- Angela Miles - handmade calendars, laptop cases, buttons, and tarot cards & prints
- Badahy Paintings
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As my birthday approaches (December 9th for those who have not marked thier calanders), I decided I want to look like this French actress of Fellini films, Anouk Aimee. Not a bad deal if you can get it, huh? I just love these old black and white glamour shots.
You can only perceive real beauty
in a person as they get older.
Anouk Aimee
1932 -
I hate it when my b/F goes shopping without me.
I really like this ed hardy cap. Tell me what you think?
Well, it's that time of year again. All Saints Day? No. Hanukkah? Nope. Christmas? NOOO!!!! MY BIRTHDAY silly! December 9th. Sure, getting older can be disturbing to say the least, but you can help me glide through this challenge by distracting me with wonderful presents. As always, I'm committed to making your gift giving occasion for me a simple, fun filled and rewarding process. Currently, you will find my Amazon wishlist updated and fabulous. I always tell people this is your best bet when shopping for me. It contains the things I truly want. Of course as always, I request that you buy me USED books and CD's from the list whenever possible. Lets drive those prices down people! In the event that you are forced to shop elsewhere for me- Tiffany & Co. is my second choice. I will gleefully accept anything from there as well. As promised, I may not be cheap, but I am easy. ENJOY!
Sometimes I forget that everything I need and want is everything I already have. This includes friends and resources. Tonight, when I was talking to that fabu downtown kid Mark, it hit me. Like a warm blanket the knowledge covered me and comforted me. I already have the power source inside. All I need to do is plug in.
As I write this script, I can feel safe in the knowledge that it will be good, hey maybe even production worthy. I've been taking all of this life in, now it is time to interpret it into something meaningful and spill it out for the masses.
I went to an afternoon party today and everyone that saw me said they loved my hair. I found this rather disturbing because I was wearing it feathered back! I shudder when I see old styles make their way back. At my old job (the one I hated, you remember) One woman my age actually wore the old Dorothy Hamil. I kid you not! I stared everyday in amazement and wondered who she was paying for that "hairdo homage." (You worked it Karen, oh yes you did girl!) I haven't operated a curling iron in years but the cut, Manhattan hair stylist Sally, gave me seems to lends itself well to being feathered back.
When Mark came to visit me I wore it this way, mostly because it fell into place and it was easier. Mark said he really liked it. I know he would tell me the truth and I trust his sense of style.
I feather it back from the side part as opposed to a middle part. I'm trying to grow my hair longer and for now this seems to work. Deep down in my heart of hearts, I wish I were skinny enough to wear Mia Farrow's old Vidal Sasson cut as seen in Rosemary's Baby. But I have to admit to myself, young and skinny is the only way to pull that off. Guess its the feather head for me.
"Oh no! Liz is wearing her hair feathered back again!"
Indulge yourself and read the lush prose of this weeks St. James Version. James St. James was up at 3am the same as me watching the Greta Garbo marathon on TCM. Ok sure he was in LA and I was in the Philadelphia area, but our hearts were in the identical place.
Fashionista and writer James St. James watches Garbo’s costumes with the same reverence I watch my Agatha Christie: Poirot Mystery DVD's for the art deco furnishing and 1930's fashions. The clothes translate perfectly into today with minor alterations. (See Marc Jacobs) I'm happy to discover I'm in grand company as a person who watches classics and period piece films, with a discerning eye for fashion.
Totally Modern Garbo
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Who doesn't love the movie, Say Anything? One of the most hysterical scenes is Lily Taylor's character at a party crooning for her beloved ex boyfriend, Joe.
I've been creating some cool club kid T's myself and having a blast.
A little change purse, how adorable! *squeel*
How much would I LOVE to own this pair of boots & bag? They are so Native American and perfect for east coast winters.
Richie Rich and Traver Rains have launched their clothing line, Heatherette at Henri Bendel in NYC. Soon the edgy club kid inspired line will be available at high end stores across the country. The tee shirts are so kick ass, I can't wait to check the stuff out this weekend in NYC.
On a more shallow note, aren't these Kenneth Cole shoes the cutest?
I went to Target today and coughed up a lung as I walked into the store. How embarrassing feeling people swerve to avoid my tubercular cough. Determined, I dragged myself out today after blowing off plans with friends last night. I dropped $67.00 at Target and that felt pretty good. I asked the girl at the register if she liked the shades I picked up. She said, "Oh I love those!" I said sold, cause she looked like a girl with some flair. Got some tooth whitener and a new toothbrush and some pants that fit nicely. Coughed up another fur ball in the parking lot and headed home.
Has anyone seen JLo's new runway line on MTV? As if we needed more fake reality in our lives, JLo generously allows the cameras on her as she "designs" a new collection for her Sweetface label. Here's what it boils down to, the three time bride strolls into some office that employs staff and a designer. Now we all know she might drop in once a month if that, but some how they all seem to know to leave the high back leather chair behind the desk open so JLo can sit there. As she takes her pertinent place in the chair you get the feeling she is on a movie set badly portraying a boss. Jenny from he block pretends to more than just a girl with too much money to spend and instructs the designers to add more bling to the jeans. (Always criteria in high-end fashion you know) She feigns frustration and lectures the staff on how she won't settle for less than perfection. (I wonder if she knows which sweatshop in NYC is throwing these rags together)?
Finally, after Jenny does three hair and outfit changes for one half hour segment, it's time for the runway show. Always ghetto fabulous, Jen is back stage tweaking and fixing cause well, this part calls for her to be real hands on. In all her Bronx glory she instructs stylists to comb down the "baby hairs" on the models, as if they even know what the hell she is talking about. The big show stopper is good ole Naomi Campbell wheeled out for some fashionista street cred. The super model doesn't even speak to our girl Jen. Naomi walks the rhinestone encrusted catwalk (More of Jen's bling) in what appears to be a gigantic piece of felt covered foam perched on her head. I imagine she feels mortified but oh well, who hasn't sold their soul for a pay check at some point? I can forgive that.
Trust me, don't hold your breath waiting for this line. Head over to Target and get put together the exact look if that's your bag, for a whole lot less. Oh, and if I have to hear one more person say bling bling, I'm going to take a hostage.
Jay is the winner of Project Runway and I'm so happy. I love his techno bohemian style, it's awesome. Way to go Jay!
One of my favorites!
Recently I have been catching Project Runway on Bravo. The thing that is blowing my mind on this show are the two designers, Jay and Nora that sport scarves on there heads most every week. Not cheap bandanna's, but the 32"X32" silk scarves that ladies wore in the 1950's. I am loving this look people.
I've always loved to see a classy silk scarf on a woman's head. I guess its because I grew up watching Rhoda. How amazing did she look week after week? So chic, so fashion forward.
While in Paris a few years ago, vintage Hermes scarves were all the rage; even more coveted when in their original orange box. The price was almost as much as a brand new one ($295.00). Most were from the 1970's and frankly I wouldn't have been caught dead at a dog fight with those ugly, unflattering old lady prints on my head. I passed them by not wanting to waste money better spent in a great restaurant.
After watching Bravo, I'm ready to comb Goodwill's far and wide. If you plan on rocking a scarf as I do, please remember it has to be a 32" X 32" square. Also, I have noticed the designers wear it covering their ears with no hair showing at all.
Oh, I can't wait to get my hands on a couple of extra bucks! Goodwill here I come.
Not just for women anymore! Designer Jay is fashion forward.
Young designer, Nora discovers the value of a classy head scarf.
I've just been hanging around lately and feeling discouraged about certain things, so today retail therapy was in order. I bought some tights and some flat round toe "ballet" shoes, also a cardigan. I plan on wearing dresses to work and other wise, so I needed to winter-ize them. I love the Marc Jacob's look and its pretty easy to imitate on a budget.
Always feminine
A look easy to replicate
"I might like you better
If we slept together
But there’s somethin
In your eyes that says
Maybe that’s never
Never say never" ~ Romeo Void
A Flock Of Seagulls
The other day I strolled down the street humming these long gone 80’s lyrics to myself and it hit me! I know what I should do for that Halloween party. I'll out-fit myself in vogue attire from my most beloved era, the eighties. How glorious will it be to wear the asymmetrical collar off the shoulder, the thick socks with leggings, rubber bracelets and big hair? I called my sister-in-law who is a stylist and ran the idea past her.
“We’ll set your hair in perm rods and tease the hell out of it and spray it with Aqua Net and I have purple scrunch socks you can borrow!” she gasped all in one breath.
I squealed with anticipation, “So you think it’s a good idea then? I’m going to buy a pair gloves, cut off the fingers and just wear one. “
Thank goodness for Halloween. I can’t wait for this party.
My do* for Halloween
Pink cotton ballet slipper in soft basket weave pattern with buttonhole ankle strap. $72.00
I have wanted these sneakers for almost a year now. I first saw them in NYC and loved them. I even tried them on in NYC, but couldn't bring myself to spend the $$ on Chuck Taylors, after all they are nothing new. Finally a couple of weeks ago, I found this bo-bo knock off pair and I even added my own tag on the corny looking side pocket. I'm happy now and they were only about twelve dollars ☆!
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There are two tee shirts I have been coveting for months now. One is the Che tee and the other is anything from SAME. Check out the site, it is amazing. I'm infatuated with these smart tees and tonight I found one online di$counted. Woo-Hoo! Check out the one I bought and the story behind it.....
Rasputin, the Mad Monk, was a dubious holy man high in the ranks of the Russian Orthodox Church at the dawn of the 20th century. He advised the Tsarina, Alexandra, and became very close to the royal Romanov family. The fame of his holy works, including his unique and inexplicable ability to stanch the flow of the hemophiliac Prince's blood, spread along with tales of his epic debauchery and insatiable sexual appetite. The anger and suspicion of his enemies grew, and a plot was soon hatched to murder the mad monk. On a night in late 1916 he was poisoned, shot, stabbed, strangled, beaten and finally drowned in icy waters where he died.
I got my Nomination bracelet a few years ago when you could only find them in center city boutiques. I see them all over, on everyone, now and they are much less expensive then what they are on this link. Called the "charm bracelet of the new millennium", this piece of jewelry brings back the fancy of my youth. I had the conventional charm bracelet, as a little girl, complete with poms poms (I was a cheerleader) and a crucifix (I was a Catholic school girl). Now there are charms, I could wear as an adult. First seen all over Italy, these bracelets eventually made it to the US. Today, I treated myself to two new charms and added them to my existing ornaments. They're just a touch of fun, and they made great gifts.
My hand, holding the bracelet. "LIZ" is in the front
Click below and see some charms up close...
"LOVE" my first charm
I bought the "Big Apple" today. Take that, Donald Trump!
I always need my "cell phone".
I purchased this "Shamrock" represent'in my Mom's side of the family
I love my Batman charm, as much as I loved the Adam West show
**My Charm Wish List...
Paul Frank's, Julius. Cute huh?
My sign, Sagittarius
Mmmm a hot cup of joe
I can't let my niece see this!
Queen for a day
Check out the link. I really like the double entendre here.
Its early Saturday morning, Martha Stewart is all over the television. I'm bored with that so I make myself a pot of tea and started surfing the web for British Mod fashions. "Quadrophenia" by The Who and the whole subculture can be found on a variety of sites. I wanted to read more about the subject, ever since receiving a target bull’s eye insignia Mod bag as a Christmas gift in 2003. The bag is great for carrying my Paul Frank change purse, lip gloss and camera. I can sling it across my shoulder and take off. Underground mods turned up in Brighton UK, in the 60's and the culture still resonates even today. Scooters appear in Shag art, and Capri pants with button down blouses remain a staple in woman’s fashion. Austin Powers brought Mod awareness to the fore front, from the groovy attitude to the mini skirt. I remember the influence in the 80's. The shirts and ties, the cigarette pants, a clean, Ivy League school, look. I think it’s hot!
Belgium Mods 1982
Belgium Mod Girls 1986
Here is a cute little fashion site. Cute tee's that inspire. Pretty colors and graphics, always a plus for Spring. Check it out and buy something you might not ordinarily wear.
As Valentine's Day approaches, I want to spare my many suitors the dilemma of what to get me. Well, I think I would love this bag in pink! Adorable huh? I thought so. Thankyou in advance.
I have been wearing a beret in the winter months since the eighties. Back then, I remember sticking buttons and pins on mine. I always wanted a red one like the Guardian Angels, but never got around to purchasing one. The Guardian Angels looked cool in the eighties. They marched around the streets and subways, of NYC, like warriors, stylin and profil'in. The Black Panthers were another sharp looking, beret wearing troupe. Leather jackets and berets, who can resist? A beret represents an edge, militant sophistication. You can just whip it on, adjust it, and the look is yours for the taking. I thought the British army looked impressive in there berets. Not very functional in the war zone, but damned spiffy. Oh well, you can't have everything, right?
A ridiculous faux pas: the costumes in the climactic scene of ''The Stepford Wives.''
This week, the New York Times did a fashion layout and the theme was witty as well as nostalgic, The Stepford Husband as opposed to wife. The layout features clothes for men and woman by such favored designers as Hugo Boss and Valentino. For a twist on gender, the men are featured as boy toys. The preeminent thing about the layout is the accompanying article by the author of the original 1971 novel, The Stepford Wives. In the article, he tells of his absolute dissatisfaction with the film, especially the over clothed, frumpy actress' costumes. The following is an exert from said article......
"And now, Stepford Husbands.
There's a certain irony in this transgendered Stepford appearing in a fashion layout, because more than anything else, it was the costumes in the movie that set my teeth on edge.
At a lawn party on a summer afternoon, the men are in jackets and ties, the women in floor-length dresses. In Stepford? The event would be a softball game, the men dressed like slobs. The women, bringing the beer, would wear hot pants and low-cut blouses. Or maybe wet T-shirts.
And that final scene in the supermarket! The cart-pushing wives in picture hats and, again, floor-length dresses! William Goldman, who wrote the screenplay, explained the absurdity in his book ''Adventures in the Screen Trade'': one of the featured wives didn't have the figure for the proper Stepford gear -- and since she also happened to be the wife of the director, all the wives were costumed accordingly.
Now another ''Stepford'' is on the way, a remake starring Nicole Kidman. She has the figure; I just hope she's dressed right."
So I'm looking at the Bjork site as her DVD, Bjork: Verspertine Live at Royal Opera House, plays right next to me. I catch the name of her newest favorite designer (Alexander McQueen is also a fav) Aftur, and I google her up to check out the Icelandic goods. Very cool stuff indeed! Iceland is so beautiful. What a stark, colorful place. The creativity of the people is always a source of inspiration for me.
I couldn't be more delighted. Punk fashion is making a return. I laugh quietly when I see the traces of my hey day turning up on girls in their 20’s. The rubber, the lace, the leather. The bad ass attitude isn't as present; it doesn’t seem to be as necessary these days. After all, punks originally came from London and NYC. It's much more white washed these days, but cool none the less. It’s like bumping into an old boyfriend, and realizing, you could have him again, if you wanted him. I recall being in the trendy Miss Sixty shops this past summer and seeing the cut up printed tee shirts, the straps criss crossing, all ripped, and sexy. Crucifixes, skulls, and the color black, are always focal points of the punk chic vibe of yester year. Isn’t all so exciting? Just the way I remember it.
When I was a little girl in the 70's I had one, yesterday, I became the owner of my first poncho in more than 20 years. Yummy, it feels so good! I dont have this poncho (shown), I have a solid black one. If you bump into me this Winter, you may catch me wearing it.
I bought my poncho at Ann Taylor**
I was reading GameGirlAdvance this morning and Jane is talking about fashion in video games. She happened to mention the LV* Murakami bag, that everyone and their brother is carrying these days (Just click the link, you'll recognize it). It reminded me of being in London where I purchased my Longchamp bag. Anne, already a convert from her Paris days, talked me into it, stating her case rather well. She emplored,
"Get something different. Don't get what everyone else has, this is elegant."
Sure enough, the brand has an ad in VOGUE in this month! I guess the next step will be knockoffs turning up on Canal Street in NYC. A fate worse than death, I could end carrying a trendy, over done item? Ahh, I doubt it.
Longchamp was founded in 1948 by a French family, as a company that made leather covers for pipes. The bags they make today have that certain "savoir faire" and class. It wouldn't appeal to teens the way the LV* Murakami bag does. My bag is cranberry colored and weather proof, as well as sophisticated. People compliment me on it all the time. *sighs* I think I'm safe for now.
Click here for cool shit. I'm already thinking about my holiday gift giving list. If you want to be on my list, let me know. ;)
My Amazon wishlist, do you have one?
Does this bag go under the category art or fashion? Hmm either way its cool isn't it? I would love one of these bags. How cool would it be to get a gift in a bag with a cicada on it. The following day you use it to take your lunch and a book to work!
Circa 1981
