How to Marry a Millionaire

I just watched the cutest movie. Marilyn Monroe co-starred along side Betty Grable and Lauren Bacall. It's adorable. If you want to marry a millionaire this movie tells you exactly what not to do. Enjoy watching How to Marry A Millionaire.

Brains. Brains. I want to eat your Brains.

I searched for a fabulous treat for my halloween party and found these creepy but cute recipes from Disney Family Fun. Forked eyeballs, Melon Brain & Carrot Finger-Food. Don't they look appetizing. This website includes recipes and little crafts that are sure to entertain.

Getting Prepared for Thanksgiving!!

For Thanksgiving, we ladies need to look the part. I'm going look so cute baking my turkey and pie in my cute little apron. Here's some of Anthropologie's finest:

Do Enjoy!

I'd like to read this Book.

I knew that I'd seen his face before. Asher Book. He was in those Sylvan commercials. I remember thinking, "Wow, if he goes to tutoring there then I want to go. He's gorgeous and he sings beautifully. I saw Fame this week and it was excellent. That stupid Kay Panabaker broke his heart. I <3 Asher Book.

Dawn of the Makeup Revolution.

A new airbrushing technology that is being sold to the masses and is perfectly consumer friendly. Want to look flawless for your next social event but your skin is not up to par. Thats where Temptu airbrushing products come in. I just saw this at my local sephora. I was so in love. Temptu = Flawless Appearance. Achieve that perfect look with the Airbrushing Makeup System.

Beauty & The Beast.

On Saturday this weekend at 7:30 PM, I am going to the Children's Theatre of Charlotte to see Beauty & The Beast. I am beyond excited. If you are in Charlotte this weekend you should definitely pass through.

Quote of the Day

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”

- Henry Ford

For the sake of our nation we all have to come together and work for the greater good.

Will Ferrell stands up for the real health care victims.

Belated.

I just recently turned 20. So this is my official count down to 21. Yes, next year I will be able to buy my own drinks. :) I'm looking at the glass half full, literally.

MySpace Countdown Clocks

Quote of the Day

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.

Denis Waitley

Its true you can't grasp happiness in your hand and squeeze it tight forever. Somehow it will manage to wriggle free of you. Happiness is something fleeting we can only remember it from our memories and wait for it to come back to us again.

AVON 2009 Walk for Breast Cancer.

I just signed up to volunteer with the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Charlotte. I'm really excited about it. It will take place over the course of three days beginning with the Event Eve on October 23rd, Opening Park on the 24th, and lastly the wellness village and ending ceremony on the 25th. It will be an incredible event. We hope to get your support.

MADme.

MADmen. I went on AMC.com to look at the episode guide there. And I found that I could MADmen myself. I made this avatar. Isn't she cute?

Quote of the Day

"A laugh is a smile that bursts."

Quote by Mary H. Waldrip

This quote made me smile. :)

Work Study

I must've left a lasting impression on the financial aide officer at school because she called me with an opportunity for a work study position as a receptionist. I'm so excited about it. I'm mainly excited because I am very good with people and I know that I'll do well in the position. :)

My Idols

I absolutely love Emanuela De Paula . . Have I mentioned this before. She is gorgeous and her career is only growing. But I recently discovered Gracie Carvalho and she is very pretty, too. So here's to two beautiful black women!!

Quote of the Day

"We should manage our fortunes as we do our health - enjoy it when good, be patient when bad, and never apply violent remedies except in an extreme necessity." Francois de La Rochefoucauld

For many of us; the economy has become something that confronts us on a regular basis. It has become a constant reminder forcing us to despair and be frightful. In times like these the best thing we can do is work harder and help to create a change. Most of all be patient. That change is right around the corner. Our moment of happiness is on its way. If you do something drastic, you might be pushing your little piece of happiness further away from you.

I'm listening to . . . .

Title: Mariah Carey
Artist: Obsessed

True Blood

I never was that crazy about this show. I loved the Twilight books. At first, I thought that this modern vampire depiction would be pretty cool. Now, I really like it. I used to think it was just sex and blood but after watching more of the episodes; it's actually pretty interesting. The only part of the TV show that really annoys me is Rogue or whatever her name is. She is so irritating. Vampire Bill's character doesn't really interest me either. I really don't know what I like about the show but it's definitely not Sookie. Watch True Blood on HBO. :) While I perused the site I found that they are marketing a beverage line called True Blood. Interesting. Blood Orange Flavor; Sounds nasty. Real Blood is for Suckers. Apparently.

A Fair Lady

It's rumored that Keira Knightley will play Eliza Doolittle in the 2010 remake of My Fair Lady. Will she live up to the part that was so elegantly portrayed by Audrey Hepburn? I don't know about you but I cannot wait to find out. I think that Keira Knightely was a perfect selection for the role. I'm more than excited to see how it will turn out.

More & More Eye Secrets

If you haven't noticed I post a lot about skin care for the eyes. It is because I am having problems with that myself. You see I have a very poor habit. I can't sleep. Hence, the skin around my eyes is starting to form purple bruises and puffiness. I have found a few products that should help and hopefully if you have the same problem as I do, it will help you, too.

The first product is manufactured by Dior. It is called Dior L'Or De Vie, La Creme Yeux and is a reverse aging serum. The next item is The Eye Concentrate by La Mer which revitalizes the skin. And lastly, Juvena's Eye Optimizer reduces redness, puffiness, dark circles and age lines.

Botox for the Eyes

Do you secretly envy those with thick lengthly eyelashes. I know I do. I just see them batting them this way and that and get very jealous. Well I think I've found a solution. Supposedly, it used to be a drug to fight cataracts of the eye but after awhile doctors noticed that it was also causing their patients eyelashes to grow at an alarming rate and thus they bottled it and sold it. The product is now known as Latisse and retailed by Allergan. It is FDA approved and Brooke Sheilds is the face of their campaign. I know I want fuller eyelashes and for me Latisse is a must have. Unfortunately, Latisse is a prescription treatment so in order to get it you'll have to meet with a doctor. It is made for those who have hypotrichosis or not enough eyelashes. I spoke with a woman who had the product at home and she told me had worked wonders. Beauty Expert Anastasia Soare had much to say about how this will effect the beauty industry. So for better butterfly kisses, I'd try Latisse.

For Sushi Lovers Only.

Went to the most amazing sushi place today. It's called Edomae. They serve sushi and hibachi (always a pleasant combination). To start I had an appetizer of fried calamari. Between courses they offer a small dish of ice cream to cleanse the pallet. We had a mango sorbet and a green tea ice cream. Yum. For the next course I had one of their special rolls. The Lobster King roll is composed of Tempura Shrimp, lobster, scallion drizzled in eel sauce and masago. I also had their Ninja roll, which is crab, cucumber and cream cheese. Overall, I rate Edomae a 10 out of 10 because it was more than noteworthy and sublimely delicious. Here is a video about using chopsticks for your next night out eating sushi. (I liked this guy's british accent.) Get out your chopsticks and dig in.

Quote of The Day

“Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.”

Karen Ravn

I saw this quote and fell in love. It is a inspirational quote in which all people should live by. Karen Ravn's column, Who Knew, appears Tuesdays in The Herald in Monterey, California.

Antique Shopping

My mother, Aunty Shirley-Anne and I went out antique shopping today. We found jewelry and cute little teapots, adorable baby buggies and more. There was one pink bracelet in particular that caught my attention and so I had it wrapped up and put it on my card within seconds. I also bought a replica of a skeleton key because it was only $1.99 and a little teapot . If you are ever in the area of Mooresville, NC, pay a visit to the old town and find some of the best prices on Antiques. :)

Quote of The Day

"Our lives are like a candle in the wind."

Carl Sandburg

Our life is like a candle. Though, it's message is simple; it is also in many ways complex. Our lives are so like candles; our flames tremble at the slightest lick of wind. When we are strong our flame burns intensely bright but after the wick has burned down to it's end our flame begins to flutter until finally the light is gone. Sometimes the flame is snubbed by a cold breeze and other times it seems as though it has been burning forever. Though most importantly is the knowledge that life is so frail, that ones flame can go out without warning. Life is so imperative and worth protecting we must be sure to close the shutters and turn of the fans and keep our flames safe. Carl Sandburg wrote many fascinating poems and novels. His words were very wise.

Little Black Dress

I've grown very fond of Betsey Johnson's gorgeous take on the little black dress this year . These magnificent sequined masterpieces caught my eye in particular. Do enjoy.

I'm listening to . . . .

Title: Colorblind

Artist: Counting Crows

Album: The Desert Life

Kids Say the Darn-dest Things!

While checking out a customer at work today, I saw a girl (about 13 yrs. old) glance at a Michael Jackson magazine collector's item. I overheard her say, "I am so sick and tired of seeing Michael Jackson everywhere." Everyone in the line to the check out just turned around and glared at her. I just stared at her and then focused back on my customer. Who in their right mind would say that out loud. Someone simply must teach the youth the do's and don'ts. DO have you own opinion. DON'T disrespect one of the most legendary names in entertainment. DO keep your completely misplaced comments to yourself. DON'T say stupid things out loud. DO research on the subject you are talking about before saying something. Michael Jackson passed away not even a month ago.

Quote of The Day

Blair: Penelope, take off that hideous scarf. You can see it from space.

This quote is from one of favorite shows, Gossip Girl, The Goodbye Gossip Girl Episode. Never read the books but I simply adore the fashion aspect of the show and to tell you the truth the story line is not that bad either. I just love Blair even though she is the total opposite of me, I think her character is fabulous.

Porshe Panamera

I absolutely love this car. The brand new 2010 Porshe Panamera is a 4-door sedan. It is sleek and has 20 percent better fuel economy than other leading luxury vehicles. Reaches 62 mph in under 4.2 seconds. Top's out at 175 mph. The most important fact is it's pretty. Prepare to pay 89,800 to drive in style. It's US arrival date is set for October 17.

Quote of The Day

“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.”

Audrey Hepburn

Audrey's quote reminds us of the golden rule, do unto to others as you would have them do unto you. It's strange but because of Audrey's roles I never really took her seriously until now. I mean I've always adored her in her movies but I never realized she was this intellectual. I'm glad to be proved otherwise. It makes me to idolize her even more.

Quote of The Day

"Women should be two things: Classy & Fabulous."

Coco Chanel

Excellent observation Coco but unfortunately not everyone seems to understand what you mean by that. Allow me to elaborate (this should clear things right up)..........

Examples of Improper Behavior:

• Flavor Of Love
• Charm School
• I love New York

*These are prime examples of what not to do.

Examples of Proper Behavior:

• Heidi Klum
• Jennifer Garner
• Halle Berry

Fitness Tips

I went to the gym today and realized that I needed to start documenting my workout sessions, in order to know what's working best for my body. My sister found a neat website that helps me do just that and more. It aids you in organizing your schedule and setting goals, as well as recording measurements. You can speak with others about fitness goals on forums or join groups, that offer tips, health & dietary plans, and exercise routines. Maybe you will find something that proves to be of some help. Create your own locker room (account) on Daily Burn for all of your fitness needs.

Custom Lamp shade Project

I have a lamp shade in my room that is a little dull. I wanted to spruce it up. I found this easy to follow, how to make custom lamp shade video on youtube and I thought I'd share it with you. Enjoy. I added beading to mine. :) Expert Village is the name of the program.

Summer Fun

As you know, I just moved from South Florida a short time ago and I have been trying to get a feel for the Charlotte, NC area. I've decided that the best way to go about doing this is by finding things to occupy my time. Already I have found three types of activities offered here and I'm just itching to try them out. Whitewater rafting, gold digging, and hiking all look like exciting plans for this summer. I'm going to document these events and post them in order for you to decide whether you would like to try them out, too. Look forward to my posts about the exhilarating summer fun to come.

Quote of The Day

"Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him." Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou is a well respected poet whose words have influenced our nation in so many ways. She understands that from habitual reading, one can grow their knowledge of the world.

The Lovely Bones: The Movie

Remember the novel The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold. Paramount Pictures is bringing The Lovely Bones to life in Winter of 2009. There is a descrepency about whether the film will be coming out in 2009 or 2010 and has yet to be resolved. Still exciting. The film is being directed by Peter Jackson and the cast will include Rachel Weisz, Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg and Susan Sarandon. For those who haven't read the novel yet, I encourage you to get up to speed and fast. Winters approaching swiftly.

I'm listening to . . . .

Title: Love It When You Call

Artist: The Feeling

Album: Twelve Stops & Home

Great stuff. Low prices.

I purchased this candle holder a long time ago. It reminded me of a little faux chandelier. I bought it at this great place. It offers amazing items to decorate your home. It's called Old Time Pottery. Sometimes I go there with my sister, mom and aunt. We find tons of great things at low prices. Mirrors, paintings, tea sets, wine decanters, table settings, bed sheets, candle stands, etc. A lot of the times I buy something there that I think I can fix up and make my own and other times the items are just right. Hopefully, that helps you to complete whatever look you are going for at home.

Whether you have babies or not.

I don't even have kids and I certainly have no plans to have kids any time soon but something about Pottery Barn Kids called to me as I was walking past the store in the mall. I walked inside and absolutely fell in love with everything. I know you will, too. If you have kids this is definitely an ideal place to shop for them. Just look at the cute little kitchen sets.

Fashion Trends of 2009

Being that fashion is a representation of you; keeping yourself up to date is crucial.

This years trends are listed below:

• Depression Chic
• Geometric Construction
• Goddess Worship
• Marrakech Express
• Sporting Goods
• Trash & Vaudeville (80's Revival)

Please visit style.com to view more on this years trend reports.