Happy Halloween!

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Got Mind Control ?

Universal Mind Control - Common f. Pharrell.mp3*
They preformed it at the 2008 BET Hip Hop Awards, now see the official music video.
Enjoy...



Universal Mind Control feat. Pharrell Official Music Video - Common

All The Single Males...

Okay, so I don't frequently go on YouTube but when I do, I ALWAYS find some shit. Lol. Although this time my ' Cheri Amor :) ' Jaide Chloe sent me this link for a video over AIM and it was definitely NOT what I expected. Take a look...





I am in no shape, way or form homophobic & regardless if you are or not, this man right here [ whose name is Shane ] deserves fucking KUDOS for this. Find a bitch that can work it out like he did to this routine and I'll will whole-heartily remove this post & drop the subject.

...until then ENJOY ! & make sure to give him his props.

Happy Halloween

Just a quick note to say HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Today's the best day of the year, so I hope you're having fun dressing up, watching scary movies, or just enjoying the fall.

Don't forget to enter my current contest: I've giving away a copy of Cosmo's Sexiest Beauty Secrets book. Click here to enter!

VOTE !!!! Nov.4th


we dont need this!!

Sam and Lindsay Take The Subway

Spotted: Samantha Ronson and Lindsay Lohan at an NYC Spring Street subway station. Who knew they rode public transportation?! That's actually pretty cool : )

Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt : W Magazine Nov, 2008.

As you may or may not know, Hollywood ( me. ) is in fact an avid reader of W magazine. In some sense I've given up on Vogue because 3/4th of the magazine are Ad's and that other 1/4 are editorials & miniature articles that are amazing but....uh....minimal. I was always fascinated with W primarily because of it's extremely large covers that had amazing photographs of icons in the fashion industry, models, actresses, etc. Also about a half of W contains BREATHTAKING hi-quality photo's that force me to become a pack rat & save every single monthly edition I purchase.

Next Phase : Actually getting a subscription so I don't have to run all around New York City trying to find the the new issue. Lol.

Anyway, the November 2008 issue of W was the ONE that caught my eye among the 30+ magazine's in the display window of this magazine & souvenir shop on 42nd St. in Times Square because of two reasons...
#1. I HAD TO HAVE THE NOVEMBER ISSUE !
#2. The beautiful actress who goes by the name of Angelina Jolie graced the cover.
Who the hell wouldn't want that magazine ?!
So I pulled on my father's arm to the point of breakage and made him buy it for me.
The End. =]

If you haven't seen the cover yet, here's what it looks like...


I didn't immediately understand what it meant by " Brad Pitt's Private Photo's " until I read the article. Long story short, Brad Pitt took on the role of photographer and took intimate photographs of Ms. Jolie ( his baby momma ;D ) over the time period of a week. Brad used Kodak Tech Pan & Ilford film ( which gave the photo's a grainy, romantic feel & quality ) to shoot Angelina. All these pictures we're taken in & by their home in the South of France. Pitt's photo's truly belie the fact that he isn't a professional. Here's a sneak peak...



Brad Pitt deserves a encore. I think every single one of these photographs are beautiful.
Bottom line - GO GET THIS ISSUE ! It's more than worth it !

Scents and Sensibility

Perfume is one of the most personal beauty products out there. Your signature scent may smell amazing to you, but be completely repellent to those around you. When it comes to fragrances, you have to know what you're doing. Not only do you need to find the scent that suits you best (and there are so many fragrances on the market it can make you a little crazy!), you also need to know what type of product to buy, and how best to wear it.

Thanks to some advice from Allure magazine, here's all you need to know about the world of fragrance.

SELECTING YOUR FRAGRANCE
  • First know that finding the right perfume takes time. You need to figure out how a product wears over a period of time. There are different scent "notes" that require a certain degree of consideration...the fragrance world is almost as confusing as the winery world! I am by no means an expert on perfume, so you may want to check out a few scent-centric blogs out there to learn the lingo.
  • Don't bother trying out scents you don't like. I am not a big fan of floral scents, so I wouldn't want to waste my time sniffing rose-scented perfume. Let the salesperson know of any preferences (likes/dislikes) you know you have.
  • When shopping for a scent, don't spray directly on your skin. First try the scent on a test strip. Let the product dry a minute and then sniff it. Sniff it again after a few minutes to see how to scent changes and opens up. After 10 minutes, you should have a feel for the full range of elements in the fragrance.
  • Clear your nose and your head! Sniffing coffee beans between fragrances helps to neutralize your "palette" for lack of a better word.
  • Once you have two to four favorite scents picked out, try them out on your skin (on your pulse points--different areas of your arm) to see how the fragrance reacts to your personal biological makeup.
  • Give yourself plenty of time to find "the one." You want to let the scent open up on your skin for about 10 minutes. If you like the way it smells, you're all set. If not, it's back to the spraying and sniffing.
KNOW WHAT YOUR BUYING
  • Perfume: Perfumes contain the largest percentage of perfume oil, about 20 to 25%. Because of this, perfumes are the longest lasting and most expensive. They come in small quantities and should be applied with care. One or two drop will last 8 to 12 hours.
  • Eau de Parfum: This usually comes in a spray form and contains 15 to 18 percent perfume oil and will last 6 to 8 hours.
  • Eau de Toilette: This is the least expensive and least concentrated formula. If you want just a light scent, this is your best bet since it only contains about 4 to 10% perfume oil.
  • Cologne: I always think colognes are just for men, but they're for both genders! They are more diluted than perfumes and can be used as a spray or a splash.
GET THE MOST WEAR-TIME FOR YOUR BUCK
Extend the life of your favorite perfume by following these tips:
  • Wear the right amount. If you're wearing a perfume, you only need a drop or two. For eau de parfum, no more than three sprays; no more than four sprays of eau de toilette, and no more than six sprays of cologne. You don't want to over do the amount of fragrance you're wearing because doing so can be offensive to others.
  • Know that you are not a good judge of how much you have on. After a bit, you get used to your fragrance and are desensitized to it. As such, it's easy to over do it. Just stick to the number of sprays listed above and you should be ok.
  • Apply fragrance to your pulse points (wrists, inner elbows, neck, behind ears, behind knees).
  • Store your fragrance wisely. Heat and light will breakdown the compounds in your product, so store it in your bedroom or linen closet. Perfumes last anywhere from one to eight years after opening, depending on the scent.

My big birthday haul! (Yey!!)...and some thoughts.

So............. next Saturday is my b-day! 36! Wow...36. You know, I feel strange being so "old" but feeling so young inside, you know?. Not that 36 is old, is just that I remember being little and thinking people 30 and over were ancient. Now....NO WAY!!! ROFL! laugh smiley Pictures, Images and Photos

Sometimes I see my reflection on the mirror and ask myself "Do I really look like that?/ Do I really have wrinkles? (I have one of those "expression" wrinkles on my forehead; my Cannon DC is so lovely as to hide most of it in the pics)/Hell, another gray hair?" Then I just laugh.

I'll tell you something. For the last year I have tried to change in the manner of not thinking negative about me in any way. Like "I'm so fat" (which I still am, not making it up or exaggerating) or "I'm horrible". It has been really hard. Believe it or not, makeup has helped with this new attitude. It helps me feel more pretty, I won't deny it. That's one of the reasons I work hard to do it right (I'n still learning new things everyday!).

I deal with my "fat" issues everyday, not easy since I always was and am the fat one in my whole family. Really, all my cousins were and still are so thin. Funny, looking back I see a girl who developed too much at a young age. Wow, I had such a perfect body but everybody called me fat. That didn't help so I ate like crazy to forget all about it (ironic!). And then I became really really fat. To make a long story short, I've spent all my life trying not to look too much at myself, just doing what was necessary to look and appear presentable. About two years ago I got tired of it, exhausted of hiding (if that makes any sense). And last year I decided to do something more and try makeup and stand out from the rest!. ---->It's kinda backfired, now I'm addicted! LOL

Another thing is that I wanted to stop referring to myself as "OMG I look hideous" "Terrible" "Don't look at me, I know I look scary" "Wow, I hate my skin, so many dark spots!" ...stuff like that. I think I hadn't done that for quite some time now. Now I think I'm beautiful and gorgeous and...modest? Hehe...

I have to say my husband has always found my extremely beautiful and he is ALWAYS telling me how pretty and gorgeous and sexy I am. I always tell him I'm not but on my mind I go "Hurray Me!". He is such a great guy.

So yeah, I think I have done a nice job taking better care of myself, thinking positive and trying to look better for these past year. Come to think of it, all of those things are so related. One goes hand in hand with the others. Kisses to me.

What I would like to see now is more ladies --young or old-- saying and thinking the same: that they are all gorgeous and we all are the most beautiful creatures ever created...which I think is true, we just forget sometimes. I think that when we start loving ourselves more, that love will be reflected on others as patience, peace, tolerance and understanding.

Okay, I'll stop now. (I know you are already thinking I've gone mental).

I went today to my local MAC store and got so many goodies! Courtesy of my husband (didn't I tell you he was the greatest?)

Here's a pic:



1. Blush Pro-Palette
2. Springsheen Blush
3. Cheery
4. Sunbasque
5. Frankly Scarlet
6. Face & Body foundation-C6
7. Strobe Lotion
8. Eyebrow Self-Sharpening Pencil-Stud
9. Paint Pot-Soft Ochre
10. Prep+Prime Eyes-Light
11. Embark e/s
12. Swiss Chocolate e/s
13. Concrete e/s
14. Brushes: 150, 225, 213
15. Lutreglass: Pinkarat and Wonderstruck
16. Sample of Mineralize Satinfinish SPF15 Foundation
17. Full Coverage foundation--C40

I'm exited about the matte e/s I got and the frankly scarlet blush, it's like WOW! I'll be doing swatches soon.

If you would like to see a specif one just let me know.

L8R!



Vivan, Amen y Rían!
(Live, Love and Laugh!)


Introducing Zuma

Gwen Stefani took new baby Zuma out for his first public appearance! Spotted in Beverly Hills, the two were going to the library. How cute is he?!

Rest Your Weary Eyes, Part 2

Yesterday I told you about eyeSlices, a new product to relax your eyes. Today I'm going a little higher-tech with the Eye-Soothe Tension Relieving Mask.

What it does: Warm/cool massaging eye mask soothes away tension and pain. The Eye-Soothe mask uses Air Inflation Technology to gently massage around eyes, forehead and sinuses, alleviating pressure and working away stress. Removable gel insert can be chilled to provide a gentle, cooling sensation or warmed for soothing heat therapy. 15-minute auto shutoff timer. Includes storage pouch. Uses three AA batteries (not included).

What I liked: The minute you put this thing on, you're forced into relaxation. The mask provides instant darkness and encourages you to close your eyes, sit back, and let your mind drift away. Air inflates around the eyes providing varying amounts of pressure. The building up and then the releasing of the air pressure provides stress relief and feels pretty good. After using the mask, I felt relaxed and revived.

What I didn't like: The air filling up and then releasing in the mask is a little noisy, which could harsh my mellow if I let it.

Overall: Not bad! I think this would feel good if I had a sinus headache, because it does make me feel better when I'm not suffering from congestion or head pains.

Price/availability: Available at Brookstone for $50.

Look: Soft grays (perfect for work!)

I keep on playing with my CS palettes and today I got inspired to do this look after watching a video on Totalbeauty.com ---funny, it was a look for Halloween! LOL! I just kept it real with the foundation, didn't get all extra-light and looking pale.

I did use my MAC Studio Fix Powder foundations in NC40 and NC30. The lighter one I just use it on and around my eyes and my nose, blending it with the NC40. I was looking to get a glow effect by doing that. I think I got it, what do you think?

I applied the foundations with a cosmetic puff for maximum coverage. I did have to moisturize my face very well since this foundation is so matte it can bring out my little wrinkles **blush** . I put it on while my face was still moist. It worked like a charm.

Oh, I also used Fix+ Spray to set the makeup (with the help of a puff). I sprayed it all over my face then used the MAC 182 to blend it well with the foundation. I love it because it helps to get rid of the "powdery cheeks" look (hate it).

NOTE: I took these pics hours later after doing my makeup, I forgot to touch up my lipgloss...oops.

Product Breakdown:

FACE
No Primer
ALMAY Bright Eyes Concealer (under my eyes and over the dark spots of my face--to many of them!)
MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation in NC30 and NC40
MAC Dollymix blush

EYES
MAC Prep+Prime for Eyes--Light
COASTAL SCENTS E/S -- Regular Palette (vanilla and gray colors)
MAYBELLINE Full-n-Soft W/P Mascara in Very Black
MAYBELLINE Lash Discovery Mascara in Very Black (lower lashes)
RIMMEL Eyebrow Pencil-Dark Brown

LIPS
CARMEX Lip balm
MAC Rich-n-Ripe Lipglass

The Eyeshadows...

All over the eyelid up to the brow bone


Crease(left) and Outer 1/3 of Lid



The Look...


















BYE!



Vivan, Amen y Rían!
(Live, Love and Laugh!)

Quote of the Day

"He's a bit of whore this year" - Chase Crawford on his Gossip Girl character Nate Archibald.

MK & A Launch Influence

Today fashionista style icons, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen launched their coffee table book Influence. They celebrated by holding a book signing at Barnes and Noble in Union Square, NYC. The book features their own interviews with respected artists and designers who have influenced them throughout the past 10 years including Christian Louboutin, Karl Lagerfeld and Lauren Hutton. There are great photos, personal touches and if you love fashion and MK & A, you'll more than appreciate this work of art!

Rest Your Weary Eyes, Part 1

I don't know about you, but after working all day under florescent lights, staring at a computer screen, my eyes feel stressed out and tired. Over the next two days, I'll share information about two new products designed to leave your eyes feeling refreshed. Today: eyeSlices.

What they do: eyeSlices are innovative eye treatment pads that combine the natural essence of nature with bio-innovation to bring about an all-in-one solution to all common eye concerns. eyeSlices is a global first in cryogel polymer technology. These dermal delivery eye masks reduce the appearance of red eyes, dark circles under eyes, tired eyes, wrinkles and puffy eyes within 5 minutes of use. These professional spa and in-home anti-aging eye skin treatments lock in moisture and are unique in that they provide an instant cooling sensation without a fridge and are re-usable!

What I liked: eyeSlices are a snap to use. You put them over your eyes for a few minutes, lay back, and relax. They feel cool and soothing and they can be used over and over again. According to the packaging, they're even better when you store them in the fridge (I tried that and I thought it was a tad too cold for my liking!) and they'll last about two weeks or so. Mine are in good shape almost three after opening. They leave the skin around my eyes looking brighter and more vibrant.

What I didn't like: nothing. They're great! They do exactly what they say they will. The only thing I am not crazy about is that they're not yet widely available for retail (but I'm sure that will change soon!).

Overall: What's not to like?

Buying information: Like I said, they are just coming to the states. A case with a pair of eyeSlices costs $19.99; refills run $14.99. If you are interested in ordering click here or contact EyeSlices USA at 908-769-4350.

RIH RIH IS ON A ROLL!









Nothing much to be said other than the video is almost here! Rihanna feat T.I. "LIVE YOUR LIFE". Ive been waiting patiently but the wait is soon over!

Watch this 30 second preview



leaves you wanting more right?! i know.
check out an even more exclusive behind the scene look tonight on BET access granted at 7:30. =]

wait....., there's more! =]

her hit song "REHAB" is also in the works. She gets intimate and sexy with her well known co-star, no names being mention, ill let the pictures speak for itself.



omggg... that a fine ass man right there. lmao







okay thats enough.
but MOB fucks with RIH RIH as you can see. so we'll definetely keep you tuned in.

bisu bisu


Tragedy Strikes Jennifer Hudson

Friday afternoon, the mother and brother of Oscar-winner/songstress Jennifer Hudson were both fatally shot in Chicago and her 7-year-old nephew Julian went missing. In custody is William Balfour (sister Julia's estranged husband), stepdad to little Julian. No charges have been filed as of yet.

Hudson left a message for her fans on her MySpace page this weekend:

"Thank you all for your prayers and your calls … Please keep praying for our family and that we get Julian King back home safely. If anyone has any information about his whereabouts please contact the authorities immediately. Here is a picture of Julian and what he was last seen wearing. Once again thank you all for being there for us through this tough time."

Update: Sadly, this morning, Julian's body was found in the rear seat of the SUV investigators had been searching for.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jennifer and her family during this most horrific time.

'Tis the Season...Almost

What in the world is going on? It's not even Halloween yet, and already Christmas merchandise is creeping into retail stores. The economy is in the toilet and people are panicking about money. Consumer sales are down, so retailers are trying to push the holiday seasons up...so we'll spend more money than we planned, no doubt.

Whatever.

If you're starting to make your holiday wish list or if you're already starting your holiday shopping, here are some beauty treats to add to your list from the beauty gurus at Sephora:

SUGAR PLUM FAIRIES
From brilliantly bold to barely there, monochromatic shades of purple reign during the holidays. A pinky pout will keep the look sweet, while smoldering violet eyes will amp up sex appeal for those stolen moments under the mistletoe.

Korres’ Sugar Plums Limited Edition Kit has arrived just in time for the party season. With a plum lip butter, a plum cherry lip gloss, and a plum sunflower and evening primrose shimmering eyeshadow, this kit creates any look for a girls night out from dark gothic to a subdued sophisticated palette.

Not strictly limited to lips and lids, lashes come out and play in this passionate color story, flaunting hints of the hue. Benefit’s Bad Gal Plum Mascara thickens and lengthens your lashes with this beloved color and “BAD-itude”.

THE GLITTERATI HAS ARRIVED
Killer heels and fab frocks aren’t your only arsenal for resembling the glitterati. Now you have metallic shades with glitters galore that will instantly take your look from zero to 100, especially when sported all over.

The key to this look starts with bareMinerals Extreme Glimmers, a five-piece collection that contains three new high-impact, extreme glimmers that can be worn together or alone, a new customized Extreme Glimmers Brush for expert application, and a starter size bareVitamins Prime Time Eyelid Primer.

For a sparkly lash line to match you sparkling lids, turn to Sephora’s Electro Liners that are micro-infused with glitter. Our favorites for this season are Mauve Electro (matte plum), Electro Night (metallic midnight blue) and Metal Electro (metal dark grey) because they’ll have you ready to party in sync with the latest color trends.

To seal the deal on this scintillating look, opt for Kat Von D for Sephora’s Lightning Lip Gloss. With 11 glitzy shades to choose from, this lip gloss adds dimension to your pucker with a sparkle-inflected sheer gloss. Designed by the star of TLC’s LA Ink, Kat Von D, the gloss works on top of lip color or on its own and brings an edgy glamour to your face.

If you’re in search of something less flashy, we have an alternate method of shining. Dior’s Black Diamond Diamond-Effect Powder for Face and Décolleté is the perfect amount of shimmer for any woman that loves to indulge in luxury. Cased in a Dior-logo engraved compact with crystal-shaped gems, this finishing powder illuminates the complexion with an exclusive formula that features an intense concentration of mother-of-pearls. Sweep your face and décolleté with this powder to create an instant festive glow.

HEAVEN-SCENT
Even if you aren’t vacationing in any place exotic this season, you can still smell as if you did. TOCCA Beauty’s Brigitte is their latest fragrance inspired by screen siren and icon Brigitte Bardot. The perfume takes you to a scene of breezy bike-riding in the south of France filled with the intoxicating scent of the spice market in Marseille. With top notes of ginger, rhubarb papaya, middle notes of Moroccan rose, iris and saffron, and bottom notes of sandalwood and musk, Brigitte evokes images of baskets filled with rose petals and of course, the beauty herself.

I'll be updating you with more holiday-list worthy beauty products each week. I can't believe I'm already thinking about this!

family pic of the week


This weekend MOB was on our way to the BLOOD MANOR Haunted House. But until we got there, the line was around the fricking corner two blocks down... eff that we did not wait... WE DID THIS!


Then we went to 42nd to see SAW5..until it said it was sold out.. Umm nothing went our way huh..Then we did this!!!


THE END =]

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