Lip Candy

via vogue china july 2010

Georgia May Jagger is gorgeous. Perfectly luscious lips paired with the perfect shade of purple. Yum.

See more Georgia May Jagger here.

xx.

M

Dreams

I have so many dreams, it is crazy, so I made a small list of T.V. shows I want to be on right now as a permanent cast member. I know you probably don't care, but I wanted to put my dreams in writing and in the universe.

My Dream T.V. Gigs

1. Brother's and Sisters
2. Greys Anatomy
3. Vampire Diaries
4. True Blood
5. Treme
6. The Young and The Restless
7. United States of Tara
8. Damages
9. Mad Men
10. Law and Order SVU


Next I'm putting in the universe the people I want to work with asap!

1. Lee Daniels
2. Spike Lee
3. Jeffrey Wright
4. Viola Davis
5. Sean Penn
6. Clint Eastwood
7. Al Pacino
8. Tyler Perry
9. Steven Spielberg
10. Meryl Streep

Ok this is my dream list, Universe listen to it, and read it!!!!!! Most importantly, make it happen! LOL

Dashing Fatigues

via erinjeen & monicarosestyle

LOVE this look. LOVE her style. LOVE her. Kim Kardashian pulls this off to perfection.

xx.

M

Cynthia Rowley Resort 2011 Collection

I first claimed my love for Cynthia Rowley after attending her Fall/Winter 2010 Runway Show (see it here). She has not come close to disappointing me since. I was originally and instantly obsessed with the use of fringe, the unexpected little surprises, and the pops of color that she subtly integrated into her work. Her Resort 2011 Collection embodies a smooth transition from that fateful Fall line which marked the beginning of this love affair. Each piece proves to be completely sexy and totally trans-seasonal, straddling the fall collection and, what will be a very highly anticipated, spring collection. From chunky fishermen sweaters, to high-waisted bikinis, to parachute silk skirts, voluminous dresses, shorts, and of course every collections' must-have, the LBD (little black dress), Rowley hits all of the bases and brings us all of the goods. Not to mention a plethora of accessories like shoes, socks, and fun, funky-framed sunglasses, just to name a few. She definitely didn't let us down in the "surprise!!!" department either. Innovative digital coral prints, textured tones-such as rubber dots, underlaid sequins, and even pockets (love, love, LOVE pockets) lead you to give each piece a second, third, and yes, at least a fourth look. I was immediately drawn to one particular accessory, a fringe tassel key chain. Of coooourse...Sooooooo me. I legitimately begged to have it priced ASAP!

What I wore: Top by NJC Boutique, Jacket by Ali Ro, Leggings by Lululemon, Scarf by Pucci, Necklace by Alana Bess, Shoes by Jeffrey Campbell

Big thanks to Jessica over at the Showroom for showing me the collection and giving me the Resort 2011 Look Book! Here are some of my favorites:

To learn more, see more, and to purchase Cynthia Rowley, click here.

See more posts on Cynthia Rowley here, here, and here.

xx.

M

WORTHIS

Worth-is these bags.

Totally worth-it.

To see more, learn more, and to purchase WORTHIS bags, click here.

xx.

M

I'm From the Empire State

via fashionlikeheronie

Feels good to be home.

xx.

M

The New Karate Kid

I am the biggest Karate Kid fan, and loved the movie franchise when I was a boy growing up. I was so excited to see the new incarnation of this iconic film! WOW, did this movie, live up to the first incarnation! It was cinematography at its best, the land scape's and the view of China was stunning! However, when the film first began it took me a moment to get into it. I felt like that took too long with the opening sequences, and the introduction of the characters. I thought to myself in my seat, hurry up, and get to the point and the heart of the film. The bulling aspect of the film really got to me, as I lived some of these scenes, being bullied as a child. It was easy to connect to all of these moments, ex specially the boy hiding behind trees and cars to be so afraid to walk home! Although, the fighting scenes on the streets got on my nerves a little, I felt like I was having a stroke, as the director chose the shaky camera approach. HATED IT! When they finally got around to it, and Jackie Chan made his first fighting entrance. The movie finally began for me, and I was taking on a beautiful journey, that give me chills at times. My hairs stood up on my arm, and my heart pounded. I also found myself biting every nail off my fingers! Jaden Smith is definitely Will Smith's son, and there is no denying it. He is so charming, honest, pure, and amazing in this film. Some of his facial expressions remind me of his daddy, but still holding onto his own persona! Jaden must of trained so hard for this film, because his physical work was extraordinary! The heart and the shocker of the film to me, was Jackie Chan, his performance was so amazing! It was so nice to see him in a dramatic role, and he handled the character with Grace! I almost would dare to say that he was better than Pat Morita, OK, I will say it he was better than Pat Morita. If you seen the first movies, you would know Pat Morita was amazing! Jackie Chan took this movie, and stole it from everyone else involved! Much praise to Jada Pinkett Smith and her husband for producing a work of art, that was just as good, if not better than the first!

One Year Ago Today…

Gone too soon.

Michael Joseph Jackson

August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009

Bambi Mania

via thevine

ManiaMania Lookbook. Sick jewelry and Bambi Northwood-Blyth is just IT.

To learn more, see more, and to shop ManiaMania, click here.

xx.

M

Cat Eye Carnival

via nastygal

I'll take one tribal-print skirt and one pair of cat-eye sunglasses, please.

xx.

M

Haute Bag Lady Bag of the Week

My new bag is this week's Haute Bag Lady Bag of the Week. This gorgeous tote is the London Fog Metallic Paige. I picked it up at Loehmann's after work yesterday and since I have the Loehmann's Gold Insider Club card, I automatically get 10% off all purchases. Saved $9 and some change (every little bit counts!)

Even though I spent an extra hour stuck inside Loehmann's due to the horrendous storms that hit Chicago, my new bag made up for the extra long communte home. I love all the pockets and slots and the roominess inside. I have a pretty full bag most days and what annoys me the most is a bag that doesn't hold its original shape and everything falls to the bottom making it impossible to find anything. The structured design of my new bag is what appealed to me. I had to have it ;)

LF USA + Rachel Zoe Collection

+

= I DIE.

Didn't I already "lit-er-al-ly DIE" once for Rachel Zoe? (Yes, it was that time when I saw her at NY Fashion Week, here.) Well...THIS JUST IN...With a QVC line under her (undoubtably fabulously fashionable and utterly chic) belt, RZ is now set to launch her own collection in collaboration with LF USA (only North America's fastest-growing provider of retail design services and production solutions (via WWD), NBD)! Named the Rachel Zoe Collection, it will make it's debut this coming fall. Although we don't have any sneak peeks jussssst yet, she promises (via cocoperez) "faux furs, incredible leather jackets, and great trousers." Beyond apparel, the line will include accessories, shoes, and possibly even some home goods. I do suppose this isssss something worth dying over...again...

For more on Rachel Zoe, click here.

For more on LF USA, which is part of the Li&Fung Group, click here.

To learn more, see more, and to shop QVC, click here.

xx.

M

***CORRECTIONS TO ORIGINAL POST****

IT IS NOT LF STORES THAT RACHEL ZOE WILL BE COLLABORATING WITH...

IT IS LF USA!

SORRY FOR THE MISINFORMATION/MISUNDERSTANDING!

(WE STILL DIE FOR RZ!)

A-Plus

via peoplemagazine

Jessica Biel certainly brought her A-Game to The A-Team movie premier in L.A.

Gorgeous.

xx.

M

Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting The Soul

I was suggested to read a book, from my mentor, Ken Roberson, who is best known as a Broadway choreography. Google him for his extensive resume, lol. At any rate, he noticed some stress in my energy, at a dinner party he had for me and friend. He told me to go out and get this book, "Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting The Soul" written by Deepak Chopra. This was my first Chopra book, and it was exactly what the doctor ordered and more. This book has relaxed me, and helped change my ideals on many life things. Somethings were common sense and I already knew, but the things that I needed, has enlightened me on a higher level. If I was to have tried to read this book, two years ago, I would have laughed and thought it was a bunch of mumbo jumbo! At this point in my life, reading this book and taking the exercises seriously. It has completely changed my well being, and life forever! So many things I have held onto, and now I have released it all to the universe. It is a great self help book, and I highly recommend it!

Broadway Bares

Last night I went to an awesome performance of Broadway Bares, the time of the year, when the Broadway community gets together and strip for charity! It was hot as hell up in the Roseland Ballroom, literally and fugitive! With sweat pouring down my face, and watching some of my closest friends get naked, it was so much fun! The show pulled out all of the stops, with performers like Christin Chenowith, Alan Cumming, Bruce Valanch, Lucy Lu, Vanessa Willams, and many many many more. The show raised approximately one million dollars to support Actors Equtiy Cares, which is an organization that helps people living with HIV and Aids! The theme this year was monopoly, and I give it to the creative team this year, for amazing fun, creative juices, and lots of sexual exploration!

Highlight performances for me is Sebastion La Cause, John Caroll, Tracy Wholf, Michael McGurk, Adam Hart and Alex Ringler. OK OK OK I just lied, they were great, but that was me being bias, cause I just listed all my friends. LOL! Truly my favorite performances of the night was Vanessa Williams, who was class act, stunning, and mesmerizing on that stage. Rachelle Rack, dancing her face off, up there, and tearing off her pasties at the end of her number. Katie FInnerian's amazing funny skit with Jen Cody, was awesome. My friend John Caroll's Jersey Shore number was actually really spectacular! Lillas White missing her entrance and coming out on Cheyenne Jacksons entrance, just about had me laughing so hard, that I was crying. There was a beautiful Asian number, with people flying, and it was stunning to the eye! Lucy Lu had an amazing one liner "No I have never hosted the view", had me chuckling loudly! My all time favorite number was the "water sports" number, it was so funny, and made my evening! All of the dancers performed with grace, and there bodies were sick this season!

Broadway Bares was a great evening, and I got to be with some amazing friends. Stripping for a good cause, I am all about it!

Summer Solstice

What I wore: Bathing Suit by Missoni, Shoes by YSL, Sunglasses by Dolce and Gabbana

Photography by Susan Lee

Styling/Modeling by Megan Averbuch

Bathing suit ready?

Summer is officially here!

For more on Susan Lee Photography, click here and here.

See more and learn more about this bathing suit shoot, click here.

To work with any of the artists listed, please contact me.

xx.

M

Tribal Turban

via olsensanonymous

This time it's Ashley Olsen.

Last week I finally found myself a turban...and now, of course, I need one with a tribal print.

Sick.

xx.

M

Fuerza Bruta {Look Up!!}

I was invited to the Fuerza Bruta Blogger Bash on Wednesday and I was completely (and sometimes literally)blown away by the nonstop action, pulsating beats, and windstorms.

Fuerza Bruta isn’t just a performance, it’s an experience and a mind trip. Honestly whatever you take from it - is what it is. I saw social rebellion and self expression come to life in the form of rhythmic anarchy. To someone else, Fuerza Bruta may just have been a nonstop party. The great thing is both points of view are right. Here’s a quote from the program:

“The language is abstract, each one thinks what they want. Absolutely abstract. Since the creation, no one knows the meaning of the work, because it doesn’t have one.”

I guarantee you have never seen anything like Fuerza Bruta. After checking Broadway in Chicago’s website and reading that I’d be standing for the 65 minute show, my eyebrow raised a little bit but my curiosity was definitely piqued. I slipped my flats on and met my good friend at the theatre.

The audience stands on the stage during the entire show. Upon arriving we tried to find the best spot to stand because there’s a height issue for me (I’m just barely 5’3” in flats). I wasn’t sure where to position myself to best see anything and it didn’t matter much anyway because everyone standing in front of me was blocking what little view I managed to find.

We were told to turn the flashes on our cameras off before the show began. The ushers were on stage directing the audience on where to stand during the various scenes. Thank goodness my friend is like 5’10”  she played cameraman (Thanks V).

I can’t begin to explain the show to you guys so please enjoy the pics and the video below. If you’re in Chicago, I HIGHLY recommend seeing Fuerza Bruta.

 

For more information:

Fuerza Bruta Official Website

Broadway in Chicago