Dreamworthy: Cocoon Bed by Ruf Betton

The Cocoon Bed by Ruf Betton looks like the makings of a fabulously stylish night's sleep. I'm particularly partial to the white leather (synthetic) version, but it comes in a "masculine" textured grey fabric as well. Available at La Difference International Furnishings (http://www.ladiff.com/) at $3,399.00 for Queen-size.

Dreamworthy Lashes: What's the difference??

Every girly-girl (and even some tom-boys) know, it's all about lashes! We've been batting our lashes since the beginning of time it seems. I swear, if I had to have nothing but lip gloss and mascara, I'd be just fine. (Ok, ok concealer too, ;o) Now we all know that there are literally hundreds of different brands and types of mascara. Everyone has different needs as far as length and volume are concerned. But I've just uncovered a secret that has saved me quite a bit. My favorite mascara of all time is Benefit's Bad Gal Lash. However, in this recession, $18 per tube was getting rather costly for me. So, grudgingly, I began a search for a cheaper alternative. That is when I found it. Maybelline's The Colossal Volum' Express (in Glam Black). It would take nothing short of scientific evidence to convince me that these two mascaras are not the same. I see the same length, volume, fullness, softness, and huge application brush. At about $6 it is truly a wonderful alternative. I promise!

Dreamlight: New Music - Paramore "Ignorance"

Paramore is back with more of the post-punk we know and love. With a super-simple video, the band seems to be a bit more grown up, yet still true to their reknowned fun times, angsty lyrics, and Hayley's bright, red hair. Yes, we should "accept that the change is good."

"Ignorance" the new single from their forthcoming album brand new eyes set to release September 29th. Followed shortly by (yay!) another tour! Did I mention I love them?
View the full video below:

Paramore - New Music - More Music Videos

DreamLight: Shakira "She Wolf"

She's back and she is still BAD! (not BAD meaning "bad", but BAD meaning "good!")

Shakira's new single "She Wolf," available in both English and Spanish, is more of the Shakira we all know and love. The new video, chock full of gyrations, leotards, and flowy, blonde hair is weird and wonderful. Shakira is back to remind everyone that Beyonce is not the original hip-shaker! View the full video at this link: http://www.seattlepi.com/tvguide/408942_tvgif3.html

Dream Buy! : Nordstrom Exclusive - M.A.C. Look in a Box

Right now, Nordstrom is offering an exclusive M.A.C. promotion that I think is just DREAMY. the Look in a Box is an ingenious packaging of coordinating cosmetics to create the look as shown on the box's cover. For those of us who are not M.A.C. Pro makeup artists, it takes the guess work out of how to combine the colors just right. It comes in 3 different color or "look" options as seen below and are only $59.50. Those of you who are M.A.C. users know that this is a great deal!

Seductress: Five essential products packaged together to achieve a modern, seductive look. Features Belightful Iridescent Powder/Pressed, Knight Divine and Naked Lunch Eyeshadows, Bare Slimshine Lipstick, 181SE Buffer Brush and a promo-sized Zoom Lash.

Sun Siren: Five essential products packaged together to achieve a luxurious, shine-filled bronze look. Features Bronze Bronzing Powder, Shroom and Amber Lights Eyeshadows, Get Rich Quick Dazzleglass, Buffer Brush 181SE and a promo-sized Zoom Lash.

Sweet Tease: Five essential products packaged together to achieve a minimalist, lightly sexy look. Features Shell Pearl Beauty Powder, Mulch and Gleam Eyeshadows, Love Nectar Lustreglass, promo-sized Zoom Lash and a 181SE Buffer Brush.
Limited edition.

All of these products are about a $100 value. Sold only at Nordstrom!

Click the Post title above to link to the Nordstrom website and buy online.

Dreamworthy Style: Matthew Williamson Resort 2010

Thandie Newton at The Serpentine Gallery Summer Gala in London. The entire outfit is from Matthew Williamson's Resort 2010 collection that is not available in stores until November 2009. Absolutely Dreamworthy!

My vote, it's a "Beautiful Nightmare"...

I'm sure you all know that I am an avid Beyonce fan. She is without question the biggest, most-widely recognized female artist out right now. However, I find that like many long-running artists (read: Madonna, Michael, Mariah), she goes through phases in her career where she gets stuck on a certain look or gimmick. Lately, this gimmick seems to be leotards and minimalist dance videos. She has a fabulous figure, as showcased in her over-the-top Theirry Mugler tour costumes, but I'm just wondering how many more videos will include her (and the SAME 2 dancers) in leotards...We've had the ever-popular "Single Ladies," then "I'm a Diva," "Ego," and now "Sweet Dreams."

Because Beyonce is so fabulous, I always look forward to what new trend she brings to the table with each video/performance. With "Sweet Dreams" being my favorite song from the Sasha Fierce album, I really was hoping for something new and not more of the same thing. The leotard trend with Beyonce, Lady GaGa, Kate Moss, and even Whitney Houston shouting out from the bandwagon is quickly playing out. It's still a great video, but I'm hoping that somehow, someone runs off with her trunk full of leotards so that we can have some new looks in the next video. View the video and judge for yourselves:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbGV2_8Yqg4

Amber Rose Fashion Spread in eModa Magazine

I'm sorry...but regardless of why she's famous, Amber Rose is a Bad Bish! Check out her new fashion spread in eModa Magazine. She talks about her heritage, her quirky fashion sense, and her aspirations of philanthropy. Incidentally, she also just signed a contract with international modeling agency Ford Models. Further proof that it really is all about who you know. *cough*Kanye*cough*

View the full article here: http://www.emoda.com/magazine/Trends.asp?ContentID=17&PageNum=1&MID=2

American Men's Style from a Non-American

Hot Brit import Ed Westwick, of Gossip Girl fame, is the latest to grace the cover of GQ Magazine for it's Fall Fashion Preview issue. He looks smashing if I do say so myself. All of his jerseys, trousers, mufflers (see? I'm up on my British slang) and more can be seen in the fantastic photo spread. He also dishes about being a "villain" (as character Chuck Bass), dating co-star Jessica Szhor, and living with another co-star, Chase Crawford. Ed's not one to be shy, it seems.

View more photos and Ed's interview at GQ.com:
http://men.style.com/gq/features/landing?id=content_9579

I'm BACK!

I'm back my lovelies!...I was M.I.A. for a while, jobs issues, vacations, birthday parties...too much at once!...but now I'm here again to give you all what you love. I've got some scoops for you, so stay tuned. I know you missed me... ;-p

Acoustic "Heartless" on American Idol

I am not an avid American Idol watcher by any means. However, when I heard that one of the three final contestants performed Kanye West's "Heartless" with nothing backing him but his acoustic guitar, I had to hear it. I was not disappointed either. Kris Allen's performance was surprisingly awesome! He added his own style to it and definitely turned his risky bet into a big payoff. I haven't been watching this season at all, but Kris certainly earned a vote from me. I wonder if Kanye liked it as much as I did ;-p

Check out a clip of the performance and judges review here:

Dreamlight: Maxwell

Maxwell is baaaaack! With his first album in 8 years! This July (7th??) he will release the album tentatively titled "Black Summer's Night" which is rumored to be a triple disk! Well it certainly seems that he has been hard at work.
View the video for his new single "Pretty Wings"

Now all I need is for D'Angelo to come on back too and I will be content!

Dreamlight: Drake

Buzz So Big He "Could Probably Sell a Blank Disk"

I know you must have heard by now. The buzz for rapper Drake is so loud it's deafening...He's been underground for a few years since his stint on Degrassi High: Next Generation (lol at the pic), but it seems this just may be his time. After teaming up with Weezy and producing tons of mixtape material, he's finally getting some radio play with his hits "Best I Ever Had", "Filet Mignon (Every Girl)", and "Replacement Girl" (featuring Trey Songz). The Toronto rapper/singer's style is refreshing and new and just what the game seems to need right now...oh yeah, did I mention I was a fan? ;-p

Check out some of his work at the following links:

Replacement Girl Official Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL01HgSABeQ&feature=channel_page

"Congratulations"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-FbmLHqVao&feature=channel_page

"Best I Ever Had"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYdo3UGBaQk

Drake's Blog:

http://octobersveryown.blogspot.com/

Now let's hope he's performing in the DMV area soon...

Man That is one Sexy...Bathtub!

Don't get me wrong...I love Ciara. She is pretty, talented, and one hell of a dancer. However, when I saw her in this photo in the May '09 issue of Men's Fitness, I couldn't help but notice that she's posing in one beautiful bathtub! Clear side wall, fountain spout...probably a b!*@h to clean. It is fabulous though isn't it??...I need that at my house.

'Must Be Love': Cassie and Diddy

Cassie's new single "Must Be Love" featuring Diddy is catchy (even if the bells on the beat are reminiscent of the old hit "The Things You Do" by Gina Thompson *ahem* also Bad Boy)...but is it enough to revive her yet-to-be-released album? It's certainly enough to fuel rumors of her and Diddy's ongoing not-so-undercover relationship. Perhaps that's what's got her going crazy and shaving her head?...it's either that or her career stall...poor baby. Seems Diddy's screwing her in more ways than one.

Check out the song here:

Fabulous Fall Shoes from...Payless???

The economic downturn seems to have it's benefits. First, major design labels like Thakoon and Proenza Schouler create cheaper designer duds for Target. Now, we are getting fabulous "designer" shoes at (gasp!) Payless! Project Runway Star Christian Siriano has designed a line of shoes for Fall 2009 that will range in price from $25-$45. They are super-high-heeled platform booties and pumps with dominatrix details that are reminiscent of Fall 2008 shoes from YSL and Rodarte. They don't appear to be of the highest quality, but I doubt the target market for these shoes (read: Recessionistas!) will allow that to dampen their excitement for a trendy shoe they can afford.

And if Christian's style still doesn't tickle your fancy, Payless also offers designs from Abaete for the Fall 2009 season as well. Similarly, the collection is mostly platform booties with sculpted heels but Abaete also uses a lot of suede (synthetic suede-like material?) to give the shoes a more luxurious feel. Remember: Cheap is only "cheap" if it looks "cheap"!!

Dreamworthy Item of the Week: Polaroid PoGo

The Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer (about $95) lets you bring Polaroid magic from your camera cell phone or digital camera with ZINK Zero Ink Printing Technology from ZINK Imaging. You can sync your cell phone or your digital camera with this mini printer and print your images in about 60 seconds. No more keeping pics on your phone or your camera forever. The photo paper even has an adhesive back to stick the photos in an album or anywhere you'd like!
Here is a demo of how the printer works:


No camera or camera phone? Not to worry. Everything old is new again because Polaroid has reinvented their classic instant photo camera as well. The Polaroid PoGo Instant Digital Camera (about $199) is the same principle as the PoGo instant printer, but with a camera included! Check out how technology has changed!

Linsay Lohan eHarmony Ad: Funny or Sad?

Lindsay Lohan just did a fake eHarmony ad for the website FunnyorDie.com. It's very candid and she basically goes over her whole sordid career as of late and her recently ended relationship (with Celebrity DJ Samantha Ronson). It actually comes off somewhat sad, but she definitely gets cool points for being able to laugh at herself. Because after all, if you don't have a sense of humor about yourself, you'll never be able to laugh at the 'inside joke'!

View the video at this link: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/0d646e2edb/lindsay-lohan-s-eharmony-profile

Sex and the City Sequel Secrets!

Sex and the City Fans are looking eagerly towards the movie sequel which is scheduled to release May 2010. Here are some juicy leaked tidbits for us to ponder until then...

Always keeping with the times, the new Sex and the City movie will see Samantha Jones struggle for money. Not like you or I, of course, but the PR guru, played by Kim Cattrall, will struggle to curb her luxurious lifestyle and downsize her big-spending habits after some of her various investments are wiped out. She will have to make adjustments to live on a more modest budget, but will, of course, remain true to her fabulous taste. (According to http://www.theage.com/)

Apparently, Samantha won't be the only one to lose money. Mr. Big (Chris Noth) must move to London to take a job after his business in New York starts to undergo rough times. A source said: "The sequel will include key scenes of Carrie and Big in London, possibly shooting this winter for six weeks." I have read conflicting reports on Carrie's (Sarah Jessica Parker) whereabouts, however, with one report stating that she will move to London with Big, and another reporting that he will be moving alone and living in a one bedroom apartment. What reports do agree on is that Big winds up straying with another woman during this tough time and that Carrie will discover soon thereafter that she is pregnant!

There may be a bump in working out this storyline though, as Chris Noth is the only character from the first film to have not yet signed on for the SATC sequel. (Yikes!) We certainly hope they can work it out.

Finally, The Insider reports that there is talk of Britney Spears signing on for the sequel as well to play a young relative of Carrie Bradshaw. Apparently, Sarah Jessica told friends: “My idea is to have someone like Britney Spears move to New York as my cousin or niece and Carrie would show her the ropes.” I have my doubts about choosing Britney, but hey, it's all about buzz right? And speaking of buzz...why not add to that the possibility of Hip Hop Mogul and Sean John Designer Sean "P. Diddy" Combs being linked to the movie as well?? This is going to be very interesting...

Season 5 of 'The Hills' Premieres Tonight

Reminder: Tune in to MTV tonight at 10pm for the premiere of 'The Hills' Season 5, the final one (or so they say). If you miss it, you'll be doomed to not understand every one's conversation for at least the next 2 days or so.

Happy Anniversary Jay and Bey

Happy Anniversary to Jay-Z and Beyonce. They've made it through a whole year of marriage. That's no small feat for a Hollywood couple, I suppose. Keep up the great work you guys. ;-p

Forever 21 has Swimwear!

As if Forever 21 wasn't already the best, most affordable wardrobe and accessories solution ever, now they have swimwear too. Perfect solution for buying that trendy bathing suit that won't be in style anymore by next year. Who cares if it only cost $20?? Or if you need something last minute and all of your favorites on Victoria's Secret's site are (gasp!) on back order. Just right for a budget beach babe! ;-p
Check out the swimwear on the Forever 21 website: http://www.forever21.com/swimwear/swim_main.asp

Just In! Beyonce Tour Photos

Here are some shots from Beyonce's first show of her "I Am..." World Tour in Vancouver, Canada. Yessss! Sasha Fierce!

photos courtesy of JustJared.buzznet.com

Beyonce's "I Am..." World Tour Underway

Beyonce never does anything half-assed (no pun intended, lol). Her new "I Am..." tour is underway and she has hit the ground running, beginning in Vancouver, Canada. Below are some shots from her tour promotional video.

gown by Thierry Mugler

The next leg of her world tour will be in Europe, beginning April 26th. She will be there in various countries until the end of May. She is scheduled to perform at the 15th annual Essence Music Festival in New Orleans in the beginning of July and is expected to begin the American portion of her tour thereafter. I sure hope tickets are cheaper than her last tour.