Goblet, Martini Party Mugs

There are so many choices. You'd think I'd be into all that home stuff, but I'm not. I guess I will catch that jean soon. We'll see.

I need some new glasses (drinkware). After the many that have been broken, it's time to do some upgrading. I've checked out the Crate and Barrel site and don't see anything. I just want some regular glasses. I don't need the latest and greatest.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

A Dream Come True

I was just writing about how one day I wanted to go inside the Bryant Park Tents and finally it happened.

My friend A has a cousin who is a fashion designer Chris Han, who I honestly wasn't sure I had heard of before. During the day he kept talking about going to the tents and he even left early to pick up his wife, who is a buyer for a huge department store and head to Bryant Park.

Around 5pm I get a call.

"What are you doing tonight? Are you working?
"Yes"
"Oh shit"
"What, I don't work until 8pm"
"Do you want to go to my cousin's fashion show?
"Are you serious, in Bryant Park"
"Yes"

At first I thought, this isn't going to happen. It's really hard to get into the tents and I always hear about people trying and being turned away. A gave me two "names" one for a co-worker and one for me to use in order to get in (there is always a list). The only problem was that I had to be there by 5:45pm and I don't get off work until 5:30pm. I don't work far from the tents. I could have walked but I would have arrived hot and sweaty so a taxi was in order.

It was surreal to have the cab approach the tents. I saw A, who gave us our entry pass, which when I flashed got right in. I was almost shaking.

The fabulousness wasn't as intense as I thought it would be. I saw lots of colorful people inside. One woman had on a vest with flashing red green and white lights. Others were trying real hard to be the next Andre Leon Talley, who I wish I saw.

We weren't done with the velvet rope yet. We still had to get into the Salon for the 6pm show. We walk up to the "check in" station and the little "clackers" with the list said they didn't have our "fake" names, so we had to wait in "stand by". It wasn't so bad waiting because we were all excited and talked about fashion, one woman in our three person group has actually been to the Milan shows and talked about her experiences. I was trying to hold in my excitement. I don't think I did a very good job.

Picture this we're standing in the "standing room" line and it kind of felt crazy seeing others being rushed up the velvet lined stairs to the Salon for the show. At that point, I said to myself, "no one's going to stop me from getting in". I text A and let him know that the "clackers"had the nerve to put us in "standing room" and could he help us out. His Uncle is backing the collection for goodness sake!

He comes out of the Salon with his Uncle ,who tells security to let us in.

It's those moments you live for in New York City. Being waived to the front of the line and people looking and wondering who you are! It was fun. We actually had to stand because our seats were gone, which was no problem for me because I'm tall. We stood house right facing the runway, yes runway. I real runway!!! The press was packed of course facing the runway head on! It was exciting.

Celeb sightings...
Jack (Project Runway)
Nigel Barker (America's Next Top Model)
Dale (Top Chef) who was sitting next to Jack

I couldn't see the people in the front row on my side so I missed them. Oh well. Did I tell you there was champagne and red wine floating all over the tents?! It was bliss.

The moment of truth. The lights go down, come up and the dance music began. I liked her skirt length and her knits were fabulous. Her colors were muted and very wispy. Lots of black, grey, plum, blues. Very Fall very versatile. My favorite look was a black and white coat with skirt that hit above the knee. The model hair was windswept and effortless. I'd it was a "light" show as opposed to a heavy fall showing. Thumbs up! I did have a problem with the mini dresses she shows. The looks a little too light. I don't know how strong that fabric is, but I don't think it could stand up against fingernail and not get scratched.

Overall running time: 15 min.

I found there is an art to watching a fashion show.

• 1st Model walks out you watch her all the way down.
• 2nd Model walks out and you watch her part of the way because...
• 3rd model is starting out.

It's sensory overload, but the best kind. They played Janet's Feedback, so I was in heaven. It couldn't have been better unless I was in the front row with Andre Leon Talley and Anna Wintour.

After the show, more champagne and wine and then I had to head down to work! I was on cloud nine. This is the cover of the program! I got other goodies, but this was a great souvenir to the experience.

Tom's Shoes

I saw this on the web and I think I'm going to get these. They go to a great cause and I can use these to run across the street to the grocery store.

Black Burlap TOMS

Dicipline Lyrics Packet

What great packaging! Go Janet

Janet's Listening Party

A friend of mine is in PR and got me the track and lyric listings. I was so happy! Here's an excerpt from the listening party Wednesday, February 6th. I love you Janet.

Amy Winehouse Live - Tears Dry On Their Own

Look Hadi! I love this song!

America MAY have spoken

Wow did Barack win Super Tuesday??

Some people like KOS this so. Deep down I think Barack can win against John McCain. Will we have a black man as President.

This is so exciting.

Click title to see KOS's thoughts.

Lost has been found

Last season was confusing and moved too slow. Towards the end it was clear that those slow moving episodes were setting us up for a spectacular ending to Season 3 and fresh beginning to one of the best non-linear shows on TV.

I was hooked on it from day one. I was skeptical at first, but the show is about a lot more than a plane crash and being trapped on an island. It's about the passengers on that plane and the experiences that brought them to the plane in the first place. When you think about it, you never know who you're sitting next to.

Locke (pictured above) is one of my favorite characters. He symbolizes faith and healing. Two substantial ideas, I know, but when you get on a plane in a wheelchair, the plane crashes and you walk away from it, you'd believe in a power greater than yourself too. Even with that faith, he doesn't want to leave the island. I think his journey is letting go of the crutch of the island. Locke doesn't need the island to walk. His own self determination is all he needs.

The Kate-Sawyer-Jack triangle has gotten boring. Jack is the leader and moral compass of the survivors. Kate (fugitive) doesn't see herself that way. I knew she'd align herself with Sawyer (criminal) because she can sense that hunger, that fight to survive at all costs. She knows that Sawyer would understand about her past and reasons for doing certain things (like kill her step-father).

Hurly (lottery winner) hasn't been given his just do. I really liked that story about him winning the lottery and the money being a curse. He kind of had to get rid of the money in order to be free. I want the writers to explore his story further. Kudos to the person that approved the heaviest person I've seen on Network TV.

Jin-Soo and Sun Kwon's Story is beautifully told and acted. I really connected with their journey of lost love and reconnection on the island. Sun is now pregnant by her husband (she had an affair). Something they thought couldn't happen. Another strang result of the healing powers of the island.

Oh did I mention that's it's Science Fiction!

Those are just a taste. There are other characters with rich backstories that we're slowly learning about. I've found with Lost you have to sit back and enjoy the ride. It's well worth it. Especially now since they're started doing flash forwards to when "certain" survivors aren't on the island anymore.

How did they get off? Where are they?

We have to watch this season to find out.

I'm rooting for Google

Google is smart. I knew that, but this story confirmed.

If you don't know Google has placed a bid for the 700MHz spectrum that the FCC is selling. Read this. I was happy about Google doing this because they will keep it "open source" which means free (with ads). That's a better deal than Verizon buying it continuing their practice of taking more money from their customers.

If feel like it's ebay. There's a price out there (4.6 billion) and Google is prepared to pay that. Meet Verizon who is desperate to own it. Well, Google have will let Verizon buy the spectrum at the bid higher than 4.6 billion. That way the spectrum will be open and Google won't have to pay out the 4.6 billion dollars. Eric Schmidt must be a gambler. Of course he is, he's a businessman.

That's right Verizon you may own the spectrum, but you have to keep it open! Unfortunately, At & T bought the closed version of the spectrum.

This is huge news. We'll see what happens in February 2009!

Jacob and Neil

I gotta say I'm not that excited about the new houseguests on the Big Brother show. There is only one person of color on the show and the rest of the house looks like they came from Idaho! Come on, you mean to tell me no people of color applied and passed the psychological exam?

With that said, looks like Jacob (right) and Neil (below) are the only eye candy in the house.

Fashion Rocks

It's that time again, Fashion Week in NYC and I still don't have a ticket to the tents! LOL Maybe if I put forth a little effort I can get myself a ticket!

I like Catherine Malandrino. Her clothes are delightful and use color very well. This time around it seems like she got a little subdued and mutable with her color choice. I wish I could have seen the outfit to the right in person. The top looks like a knit while her skirt has all that detail that I love.

The model is a little pale though. She needs a little more color.



photo by: Marcio Madeira

Pushed over the Edge

I wasn't sure who I would vote for tonight until I read this article (click title).

As you know I'm passionate about healthcare and I should have known that was the deciding factor.

I am African American (black) and the prospect of Barack being president touches my soul. When he speaks; he inspires me. Hilary is solid, strong and smart.

Update: Hilary got 612 delegates making her the Democratic winner and keeps her in 1st place in total delegates

John Mayer

Two Questions...

• Why
• When is he doing it again?

Last Night

I multi tasked and got two pairs of shoes! One from Aldo for, get this, $29.98. I had to ask the guy if he was serious. Of course I got them! They are brown boots with thick sole a la Doc Martans. I need a thick sole boot for skiing next weekend. The other pair I bought at Shoemania for a little more. Overall it was a success!

Tonight

The plan is to buy some shoes. I have some extra cash and need some brown and black shoes that can be versatile. I'll let you know what I got tomorrow.

You're know you're getting old...

What is the big deal with Hanny Montana (aka Miley Cyrus) ? I have a eight year old friend and she loves her. We had dinner a few weeks ago and she mentioned the 3D movie "event".

Where did she come from and what is this little girl looking to grown up for? Soon she's be strung out on drugs with her bad boy boyfriend's baby.

Let Them Be

Goodness, they were just posting pictures. Why do you care if someone is "shagging" a man or not? Stay out of people's personal lives.

It's the same with Republicans. Fiscally, they make a lot of sense. What doesn't make sense is the Republicans' need to tell people what they can and can't do with their bodies based on their moral beliefs. They are no more moral than a old lady robbing a bank. They may not "look" like thieves, but their actions sure says they are.

Come on Americans wake up.

Bush's Last Days

I'm so glad the United States is seeing the last of him. He's dragged this country into massive debt and a pointless war (where is Osama Bin Laden). Now that his term is ending he wanted to draw up a budget to "protect" the United States.

Come on! We need someone to protect the United States from you!

January 2009 I can't wait!!!

Say a prayer!

A friend is going through a challenging time with his family. If the spirit moves you, please say a prayer for him and his family.

A little prayer goes a long way.