Song of the Day

Heard this on the TV today, and I really like it. If you like MGMT Kids, listen.

Chiddy Bang - The Opposite of Adults

Published In Cosmo

Over a year ago I posted a story that may or may not have been true. Well if you turn to page 176 in this months Cosmopolitan, a new and improved (I guess) version of this story has found it's way. So proud of my friend!

Jasmine

Jasmine is my aunt's pug and I just found out that she passed on today. She is the reason I am obsessed with pugs. I just decided when I do get my first pug Bagel, his middle name will now be Jasmine. It will be awkward for him at first but he will get over it and used to it and love it. Rest In Peace Jazzy!

Resort 2010

There is this crazy thing in the fashion world called a Resort Collection. A bunch of designers just had their shows. My favorite overall was Chanel's.


My favorite piece of them all is this coat!

I also just have this newfound love for Oscar de la Renta gowns. Not so sure wear these fit into "resort" but they are fabulous.


Source: nymag.com

Plum Is The New Black

Plum is going to be the next hot menu item. The plum season is between May and October so im not surprised that I am starting to see it emerge. P.F. Chang's has a Plum Wine they always brag about. Their crab wontons come with a plum sauce. The restaurant I work at, Reddstone, is adding a plum sauce to the braised short ribs on their summer menu. Are you seeing the ingredient anywhere? Let me know! I am kinda intrigued to see how creative people can get with this fruit!

Photo from Shutterstock

FaSHUN

Ridiculous seems to be the theme of the century. With folks like LMFAO, Katy Perry and Johnny Weir constantly making statements, there was no surprise of these costumes on the MTV Movie Awards this year. It's no longer about what looks good or bad but what wows the crowd. It takes a certain person to wear crap like this. I don't think Ms. Perry tried on a blue wig and said, "Dam I look hot and stylish and should probably win awards for this outfit!" As silly as it is, why not do it?! I give em all props!

On a great fashion note, my vote for best dressed goes to Sandra. In an Oday Shakar dress, Louboutin shoes, and a Gurhan ring. Betty White even made the joke, "Never wear that dress backwards!"

Photos from MTV.com, JustJared.com and Getty

MTV Movie Award Theory

Twilight stole the awards all night long. No surprise. I am NOT on the Twilight bandwagon but pretty much every girl age 12 - 60 is. So when it came time for the final award, Best Movie, I wanted it to be Hangover because it was clearly the best movie but was not so much surprised but disappointed in Twilight winning.

Why though? It's MTV! Think about it. Their average age viewer is what, 12-18? Twilight is the nobrainer here! Half the actual audience of MTV probably doesn't even understand most of the Hangover jokes and they certainly can't relate to them. The last thing on a 15 year olds mind is getting married and having a bachelor party.

BUT...

So many of us elders are still watching these ridiculous award shows, so its just bound to be disappointing to us. It really isn't that big of a deal but at the same time I feel like even though the network isn't necessarily aimed at our demographic, the award shows are.

Side Note on Twilight/Kristen Stewart: The girl is painful to watch! She needs to get over the awkward, anxiety, stage freight thing ASAP. It was cute at first or whatever but like, Twilight gave you your life dude! Don't look so freakin uncomfortable when someone is talking about you or your movie. Don't look like and act like its torture to walk up and receive yet ANOTHER award. Don't refuse to do interviews on the red carpet of the award show from the people who literally fill your pockets with your paychecks. Take some drugs or something, perk up, grow some balls and ROCK IT! At least as her publicist, that is what I would suggest!

That's just my piece of mind. That said, I thought the awards show in general was great this year. Aziz Ansari, who I was skeptical about, rocked. No surprise either that the bleeping was way off. So many F-Bombs! Also, I adore Sandra Bullock. She was given the Generation Award and gracefully accepted by saying, "Can we all just go back to normal now and continue to make fun of me? Say a prayer for the people in the Gulf." She really is a humble human being AND looked HOT. I loved her dress and Louboutins. My question here though is if she was getting the award because of the current circumstances? Like I just said, I think she's a great person but no one gave this much of a sympathy vote to Jennifer Aniston or anyone else I can think of in the cheating marriage situation. I don't argue the award wasn't deserved and don't wanna be a hater. I'm just curious.

Fashion to come...

Fashion With A Purpose

How to hide your SCRAM:

Lohan at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards.

For those of you who don't know what a SCRAM is, it is a device placed on someone to monitor their alcohol levels and most people will find themselves wearing them because the courts have demanded it. It ain't the most attractive looking ankle bracelet. Lindsay Lohan is now wearing one and thought that this was her best option for tonights awards. I dunno. A sexy suit would have worked better me thinks. Thoughts?

Three Cups Of Tea

GREAT BOOK!

I agree 100% that the only true way to fight terrorism is through education and Greg Mortenson, the subject of this book, not only believes that but he practices what he preaches. The book is informative and inspiring.

It took me a while to get into it, for some reason it was just going really slow. I think it was just because I really wanted to pay attention to the words, not just skim through them as a tool to put me to sleep at night. I am glad I took my time.

Masada & Dead Sea

We woke up at 4am to hike up Masada. This first pic is of hundreds of us walking up the Snake Path just before sunrise.
Masada is supposed to have the greatest sunrises in the world but unfortunately, due to the sand storm the day before combined with the morning "fog", it was nothing like it should have been.
Then we took a short drive over to the Dead Sea. I love seeing everyone experience this for the first time!


After a fun day at the beach, we drove back up north to our final destination for the next 5 nights, Jerusalem. We went to a bar b q at Divon's house. Divon is the CEO of Sachlav, the program we were on. He invites 2 groups (over 80 people) into his home every week so they can see what true Israeli hospitality is. His whole family (9 kids) helps prepare the dinner and they are wonderful hosts. Divon and his family are one of the main reasons I love the Sachlav company. This is a photo of his backyard view. Can you imagine?!