NYC Fashion Week

Well Kids, it has bee a loooong time indeed since the last time I blogged but there have been some requests of late to spark this back up and well, I have to admit, I sort of miss the old gal. SO, since it's fashion week and I am good at spotting celebs I thought I should perhaps write about some recent sightings and some of my faboolous SATC like life. LIfe in the dirtay thirtay.

So -- tonight at the GenArt Fashion Show I saw the hostess Shannon Doherty up close and personal. She looked fab...much better than on the new Bev niner. Unfortunately, I did not have a camera so...this is anti-climactic. Mal -- my current roommate and member of Your Vegas, saw Jamie Lynn Spears this evening who he swore might have been giving him "the eyes". Pussy Cat Dolls were apparently super hot and super bad singers (I coulda told you that though before).

Other spottings this week include Haley Joel Osment at the Equinox Gym at Greenwich Avenue -- this clearly was not part of Fashion Week, but he was fashionable for the gym. He is also short and has a bubble butt - FYI. Katie Holmes was spotted coming out of the theater on Minetta Lane across the street from me (no Suri, no Tom, again no photo either) AND it turns out that Kevin from "The Real World Back to NY" lives next door to me. FINALLY, I also accosted the winner of Top Chef the other night and told her I cried when she won. I am not proud.

That's all...it's been a busy week. Lucky for you there's lots to talk about since I have been silent for oh so long.

xoxo

Gossip Girl (oh wait, I mean Dirtay Girl)

More to come...believe me there is lots to say

An open letter to Diddy

Dear Diddy:

You have been on my mind lately and I have so much that I want to say to you right now, so many things that just cannot be left unsaid. If there is one thing that I have learned from reality TV i.e. The Biggest Loser, it's that it's okay to express yourself and even cry. So tonight Diddy, I am expressing my feelings to you and will possiby shed some tears along the way.

You came into my world almost ten years ago, when I was in college and I sang "Mo' Money Mo' Problems" to the bums that came around to collect empty beer cans (Natty Light) off of our porch. I loved your rendition of "Every Breath You Take" aptly named "I'll be Missing You" and your "collabos with almost everyone under the sun. When you ran the NYC marathon and launched your "Diddy Runs the City" campaign, I cheered for you! I didn't even question J.Lo's choice of clothes when she was by your side even though some outfits included the half shirt, track pants and bandana combo. You made her look gooooooood! I called you Puffy, Puff Daddy and Sean Puffy Combs, you were my boo.

But Diddy, you really started to lose me in 2005 when you dropped the "P" from P.Diddy stating "the P was getting between me and my fans." Actually, the P apparently stood for "Protection" from your the nonsensical statements that have come from your mouth consistently since then. I've built up my feelings about this for too long for me to touch on all of my issues with you, so I will only discuss the most important ones here.

WHY DO YOU HAVE TO SHOUT WHEN YOU'RE ADDRESSING AN AUDIENCE ON CAMERA????


I think that saying the word attention five + times in this video did not motivate too many people to go out and vote I also don't think raising your voice helped either.

WHY DO YOU HAVE TO BE ALL UP IN DANITY KANE'S GRILL??

Diddy, I know you produced Danity Kane. Wanna know how I know? I watched Making the Band 1-4. I watched Aubrie go from hot to a fine hot mess, I watched Dawn and Q fall in love and I watched you bond with them all on a yacht. I loved every moment except for your cameos on that show when you shouted at the camera (see above). Your news announcements sucked...in fact I fast forwarded those on my DVR (cruel isn't it?).

Diddy, what I'm about to say might upset you: I don't need you to "appear" in Danity Kane's video or "rap" on their songs, I like them for who they are. In fact you make them not cool. I mean Damaged is the best song ever...until you come on and say this:

"It's that type of pain that you feel deep inside. It's the type of pain that'll make you pray. This too shall pass. Sometimes you go through the pain to experience the joy. This too shall pass. Danity Kane. Stereotypes. This too shall pass."

Diddy...seriously....what does that even mean? Why did you toss the Danity Kane name in there followed by the word stereotypes? Stereotypes about girl bands? Stereotypes about pain? Stereotypes about stereotypes? I am so confused and pissed. You practically ruined the song. Thanks.

I have some other problems with some of your recent choices. One is your description of your style in Blender magazine "Swagger. Timeless. Diverse." Um, I'm pretty sure this picture is real and that shirt is actually something you designed and are sellng (I blame dumb ass Americans for that):



Don't even get me started on your pushing of the phrase "Bitch Assness". Listen, some things can be pushed together like "crazy" and "awesome" (crawesome!) but "Bitch Ass" alone is a lame descriptor and then add a "ness" and you're encouraging people to be major D-bags. Serio dude. Drop that.

Diddy, I also want you to know something. It's about this Ciroc commercial:


"Vokka" is actually not a word. It's actually pronounced "vodka". That said, the Ciroc commercial for New Year's Eve is the best thing you have ever done for me and my friends. Thank you for that.

Diddy, you know I got nothin' but love for you. Let's high five and blow it up over a bottle of Ciroc.

xxoo,

The Dirtay Thirtay

Introducing Suh-Weet Sundays

So, it's no secret that I am a sucker for marketing schemes, new products, clever campaigns etc... I remember when I was in second or third grade we got to make these oversized replicas of various consumer products like Wrigley's spearmint gum and Windex bottle and i LOVED it. In fifth grade my friends and I were Q-tips for halloween (weird, I know but we did win a prize for it) and years later we dressed up as a Happy Meal. I guess it's no surprise that my career thus far has been in product and brand devlopment. Since I realize most people don't share my enthusiasm for marketing campaigns, products, or perhaps my patience for finding cool stuff I have decided to start "Suh-weet Sundays" where I tell you what is "cool" (cause don't you know? I am the coolest!).

So...today I am pointing out a few things that have caught my eye this week. The first being The Cleanstick Tide campaign which has been around for a while, BUT I just discovered the cool online extension of it. If you haven't seen the commercial I have included a special version of it starring me below (you can do this for yourself at the My Talking Stain website). Yes folks, this is how I spent Saturday night and I think it's hilarious and I'm well aware that I am on a one way trip to Loserville.


Okay, the second thing that I am LOVING this week is Clinique's after-sun rescue balm or "baume reparateur apres soleil" as the French call it.


Let's just say I got a little over zealous with the tanning in Cabo and on the last day, minutes before leaving I felt my chest actually bubbling. This is not a good thing, ESPECIALLY when you're 30 and FREAKING out about possible wrinkles and skin cancer and infertility and years of being alone...kidding, but bubbling skin = not good. Anyway, I applied some of this magical lotion and my chest was saved from turning into leather and/or peeling like a snake. It smells a bit medicinal, yet soothing. I give it two stubby thumbs up! And dare I say, it's the "BALM"!


Finally, I am completely intrugued by Burger King's newest product "Cheesy Tots". Honestly, how could you not be? Tater tots filled with cheddar cheese served up hot with your morning breakfast? FIrst they're crispy, then they're gooey? Once again, The King knows what he's doing. When I googled "Cheesy Tots" I discovered from Jim McKee's blog that these suckers actually existed once before in 2006 and were suddenly yanked from the BK menus! Well, Jim McKee must be extremely happy to have them back. Although I am intrigued, not sure I will be indulging anytime soon. Here are the nutritional facts:

Cheesy tots 6 piece: 210 calories, 12 grams of fat, 650 grams of sodium (YIKES!). The only redeeming quality is that they have only 1 gram of sugar and 7 grams of protein! Still, who can only eat 6 when there are 9 and 12 on the menu? That's why I will stay away. Unless I'm in the Cabo airport...which is where I eat Burger King. Unless of course someone wants to go...

Well folks, I hope you enjoyed my obsession with products and ad campaigns that pull at my heart strings and my stomach. More to come next week on "Suh-weet Sundays". Now I must go VAW.

The Playboy Spring Breakdown

So, the month of March is almost over and I have returned from all of my travels in one piece. I still have a deep "porn voice" going on since Cabo happens to be the dryest place on earth and I spent the past week screaming over loud music for about 8hours a day. But enough about that...let's discuss wha it's like going on College Spring Break twice (maybe three times if you count SXSW as hipster Spring Break)when you're 30. Pre-tty rad.

Here are some things that I have learned:

1. There is something to be said for "all-inclusive". Free drinks all day long? Breakfast buffets? Bring it on. It's also interesting to see how everyone takes advantage of this Spring Break feature.

For example, I'm not into doing tequila shots at 9AM but apparently a lot of college kids are. They are also into playing beer pong in the strong sun with all the free beer. They also repetedly asked the waiters and waitresses for "Ranch Dressing" and jello shots. Gross. I on the other hand was 100% classy, sipping on a frozen drink called a "Miami Vice" -- it doesn't get fuitier than that ( literally, it's half pina colada and half strawberry daquiri) and usually waiting until 10 AM to do this. James T. also rocked the Miami Vice all week long drinking 7 in two hours on a sunset whale watch. He's 32.

College kids and us "adults" all enjoyed the "7-24" late night snacking, so at least that's universal.

Here is James enjoying a hot dog dipped in Nacho cheese.

2. I don't get wet t-shirt contests. Honestly, I understand that they should be hot, but the people who were competing were kinda nasty and the people watching were even worse.

Although this guy makes me want to grab his stomach and ask when he's due, he takes away any interest I may have had in competing in a wet t-shirt contest. Thank you gross guy.

3. Dancing to cheesy ass music is awesome.


4. Name tag parties are also awesome. Dare I say...Crawesome.

Chris V LOVED the nametag party....

5. Always wear SPF even if you think you can "handle" the sun. Just ask Chris B from the Beasts of Eden.

6. Always rock a black "plastic/paper" jacket and dance like Michael Jackson when the opportunity presents itself.

Just in case you're wondering, that's the symbol for "midwest" which is where Michael J is from.

7. In Mexico, 15 minutes actually means 150 minutes. It's like translating dollars to pesos.

8. College girls are hotter/more desirable than college boys. Sucked for me, was great for all of the guys I spent the past two weeks with.

9. Here's one from SXSW and I knew this already, but hipsters need to think about the fact that even if they are into "indie music" they don't HAVE to rock the skinny jeans. Sometimes your body isn't meant to wear those. Just leave it alone. Also, please don't ever wear this shirt...even if you think it's ironic:

I'm not sure which is more annoying. The shirt with rats bopping, or the girl holding the "Brooklyn" with NY Yankees symbol behind her, or the high waist jean shorts...

10. Contrary to popular belief, not everybody on Spring Break (College or hipster) is DTF.

But Charlie is :)

Honestly, there's so much I could say about Playboy Spring Break..but I'm too tired from three weeks of constant "partying".
If you want more details, I would check out Chris' blog or my flickr account that has a TON of photos for your viewing pleasure.