Aaron Schock

Evans and I have always joked (in the most serious manner) about marrying state reps/senators..

We would thus become....senator's wives.

..which naturally entails a world of J. Crew, sailing in Nantucket and posing for pictures with babies. I would lobby (PUNNY) for a senator from Texas so that my world could entail weekends at the ranch with BBQ..but I won't be picky here.

Please overlook the shallowness of these statements and focus on the fact that I have found my husband.

That hot man above is not an actor or model...he is Aaron Schock...27 year old state rep from Illinois. He was on his local school board at the age of 19..HE BEAT AN INCUMBENT AT 19. I need to get on the ball.

He was recently voted hottest freshman by the Huffington Post. Shocking! (I'm on a roll with the puns)

See his Today Show interview here. Call me, Aaron.

Den Decor

I just found concert poster mecca.
Although most of the posters don't have links to buy, they have links to a lot of the designers' stores like F-2 and small stakes.

A few favorites:
We stayed at a friend's river cabin last summer that had framed Willie and Lucinda Williams concert posters all over the living room and I loved it. I don't need no stinkin' fine art.

Oscar Rundown

I thoroughly enjoyed the Oscars. I thought the more casual approach to the show did wonders for keeping me awake for all 3 1/2 hours.
Without further ado, here are my own nominations/categories for the class acts/freakshows at the show.

Cutest Cast
Have you not been convinced to see Slumdog Millionaire yet? For heaven sake people, look at those little kids! I also have a full-blown stalker crush on Dev Patel. He's 18 and fair game.

Funniest DuoSteve Martin needs a permanent part on 30 Rock. These two just work well with each other, as evidenced in last year's classic "Baby Mama." Hilarious.

Best use of the macrobiotic diet/not eating

If I was a betting man, I'd say SJP hasn't eaten in at least three months to cinch her waist in this cotton candy number. Ferris looks thrilled, nonetheless..wonder why.

Best use of a surprise presenter

I think I should share in this award, as I squealed so loudly when Rpatz walked on stage, that I embarassed myself...which I am continuing to do as we speak. While we're on the subject, I can't believe Twilight wasn't nominated for best picture.....

Why are you here, again?/Least relevant

Zac and Vanessa: Zac, lay off the industrial bottle of hair oil. Vanessa, do not ever admit that your dress makes you feel like a young Audrey Hepburn. If you are the Audrey of our time, the universe itself will implode.
Miley: Just because you were in a nominated animated movie does not give you the right to taint this time old tradition. Take your multiple personalities and bad acting back to Nickelodeon. That was harsher than I originally intended, maybe I have some latent issues with Hannah Montana that I need to deal with.
Maria Menounos: SERIOUSLY?

Worst use of Collagen and a curling iron
(file under: Why are you here, again?)

Poor, poor Lisa Rinna. Her lips are now 98% manmade and her hairdresser hates her. Why don't we go back to hosting SoapNet talk shows, dear.

Best Use of Camera Angles
I loved the camera panning to Angelina as Jennifer Aniston was presenting. " Oh, look, Angelina is laughing...I bet they're besties." My question is, when will it be funny for Brad, Angelina, and Jennifer to present an award together with a live elephant on stage....because it would be hilarious for me starting right now. Make it happen. Also, I love that Johnny boy was finally broken out at an awards show on her arm...coincidence that it was at the show where the ex and homewrecker were in the front row?...I think not.

Most foul

Worst Dressed just didn't seem strong enough. Beyonce, please ask yourself, "do i look like wallpaper?" before you walk out the door in the future. It will save us all a lot of eyesores.

Best Dressed Runner-ups
I thought Kate Winslet looked classic and gorgeous..a little Grace Kellyish. I don't care about the criticism of her stiff hair, I loved it. And, Taraji P. Henson is just stunning. I can't wait to see her in future movies.

BEST DRESSED

I don't care if I'm the only one in agreement with myself...I thought Natalie Portman was stunning. Her makeup, hair, and dress were flawless. The Joaquin Phoenix bit with Ben Stiller didn't hurt either.

Blog love

I saw miss cjane walking on center street with her darling nieces on Saturday. A normal person would probably just silently think, oh, I read her incredibly popular blog...there she is.

I defied social graces and rolled down my window to yell at her about how much I love her blog.
She turned around with a big grin and thanked me.
Blog struck? Did I just coin a new term?


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If I get home before midnight tonight, you can count on my Oscars rundown. I know you're waiting with bated breath.

NY fashion Week: Fall 2009

My favorites for the fall collection stood strong with these three ladies. I love me a ladylike ruffle and print.

Lela Rose


Rebecca Taylor
(minus mermaid makeup and bed head hair)

Tracy Reese


Also of note:
When did Amanda Bynes become such a tranny mess? And Brittany Snow is FABULOUS.

On the left is an outfit from Diane Von Furstenberg's spring collection that debuted last September. On the right is an outfit from her fall collection. Apparently she's decided that the flower garlands need to be upgraded to giant flower pom poms affixed upon our heads. Maybe they'll put Whitney Port in their headgear again and see if it catches on.

The City: Groundbreaking Discussion part 2

dear, dear, dear little Erin on The City has somehow involved herself in a love triangle involving two boys.
I'm just a little perplexed at why there is a debate at all.

You've got Duncan, a wee little hipster/scenester/emo kid, very small, elvin like creature with the most offensive facial hair I've seen in a while. Did I mention he lives in Canada?
Or, you've got JR, a tall, dark, and handsome ex who is sweet and incredibly accepting of Erin's shananigans.

FOR HEAVEN SAKE ERIN. Is Duncan sitting on some nest egg or what? Kick him back to scenester Toronto with all the hip kids and Death Cab. GRACIOUS.

While we're on the subject, did you catch Nevan's mention of bringing girls back to Olivia's apt?IS THIS MAN NOT GAY? How is that possible? More importantly, what girl would date him?

Listen up

Brooke Fraser.

This girl is unbelievable. I heard about her a couple of years ago, and I haven't stopped listening since.
Her voice and her songwriting are incredible...plus she's from New Zealand, which somehow makes her even cooler.

Listen here.

I also recommend a little youtube search of her music videos...particularly Albertine and C.S. Lewis Song...and then promptly download everything she's released on iTunes...you won't regret it.

Sinking Ship

Holy painful two hours of AI last night.
If I was a betting man, I would say these two are pretty much shoe-ins.

And the third spot is probably between these two. I voted for Anoop ten times last night. I think he's funny...and the options for his fan club names are endless and hilarious...I have too much time on my hands.


Dear Kaley tried to vote for Tatiana several times last night just to spite me. Her network wouldn't let her through...ever. If that's not a sign that ms. tropicana needs to pack her bags, I'm not sure what is.

Oh, and Mr. Seacrest, the banter with the families on the couch proved to be the most awkward minutes on television last night. Also, you looked like a little elvin creature even next to the smallest of the girls. Just helpin a brother out.


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Apparently I spoke too soon about Jamar Rogers and I will unequivocally lose my fake bet. They're doing the wild card differently this year and only choosing among those in the top 36 to bring back at the end. If they bring back tropicana...so help me, I will boycott/be even more involved to watch that trainwreck unravel. I hate producers.

Sonya Renee

On the off chance that you don't already read snippet & ink, you need to read this post and take advantage ASAP.

50% off Sonya Renee jewelry!

I asked for a SR necklace for my birthday, but my mother can see the future and got me sweet speakers instead. It's a good thing...I just got my little necklace for 1/2 off. Way to be Care!

Chop Choppa

I chopped it all off this weekend. The self-indulgent face was made in an effort to get you to ignore my 11 PM unkempt face. Maybe I'll take a picture later where you can actually see the cut when I'm washed and looking less oily.

I loved Studio Enizio. Finding a decent salon in Utah valley is quite the feat in the hair school factory of the west. We were pampered in robes, given drinks, scalp massages, and actual attention was paid to the cutting of my hair for $25. Glory Glory.

Plus, it looks like my future dream house.

Whitney and I officially look like twins. She is very concerned about the loss of her identity.
She'll get over it.

AI Recap

Red thrones. Seriously? And were they only using two rooms of the "judge's mansion"? What a waste of a pool and a view, gracious. Have a BBQ or something. Since I already have too many favorites, I'll just get to my grievances for now.

These two got through because producers think they're good TV. Unfortunately, Tatianna del Toro is quite possibly the most annoying person who has ever been on this show. No one will vote for her. If you do, you should hang your head in reality television voting shame.

Frankie Jordan should have stayed. I'm annoyed. I would have actually voted for her. My bet is that she'll be coming back. More on that below.

As I was putting on copious amounts of Maybelline Great Lash this morning, mulling over the important matters of the world, I had an epiphany. First, I thought, WHY DID THEY LET JAMAR ROGERS GO? He has already branded himself, has unique fashion, and has a great voice. And then, it hit me. They're doing a dadgum wild card round this season, Courtney. Each judge gets to pick one person who was sent home to come back to the show during top 36. HE'S COMING BACK. I will put good money(or my Maybelline Great Lash) on the table betting this. They can't get more dramatic than the reuniting of two best friends. "You were gone, and now you're back!" You thought you had me, AI, but you don't, ya jerks.

My favorite moment of the night came when ole' Tati was peeing her obnoxious little pants over Paula's CLASSY jewelry line. The precious little ring Paula gave her is on sale for $12.95 by the way, act fast. One size fits all! Can't get classier than that.

When Simon said, "You're such a good person, most people wouldn't promote their jewelry line on national television Paula" and followed up by telling Tat Tat "She's gonna want that ring back" I was dying. Thank you, Simon, for making this show worthwhile.

twentysomething

As I enter yet another blessed year on earth, one that happens to include my graduation from college, I've become some ridiculous cliche of a retrospective twentysomething lately. I guess that piles me into the massive heap of kids aimlessly wandering the earth trying to find some higher purpose..or at least a friggin job. SWEET!

As these cute little emo moments creep in, I have found that two very separate genres of musical artists/musicals help to make me feel even more apart of this fabulous little stereotype.

Ben Rector.
I saw him live a year and a half ago, and although his live recordings do him no justice, I've been listening to The Kill from his new CD...and Bright Lights and Twenty Tomorrow from his older CD. Thanks for my emo moments Ben!

Tales from the Bad Years
This is a collection of disjointed songs and short scenes that touches on several issues that us poor, oppressed twentysomethings go through. A personal favorite is "How to Return Home" performed here by Laura Osnes (former Sandy in Grease). Most of the other songs use some strong language, and unless you REALLY want some emo/ I can fight the system moments, don't say I didn't warn you.

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Also, my official American Idol recaps will start tomorrow...mostly because of my outrage in this psycho beezy getting through. I'm sure you're on the edge of your seat!

Grammy rundown

We hunkered down yesterday around 5, with piles of saturated fat (courtesy of Sam's club) to watch all 12 hours of the Grammy's.
My abbreviated commentary:

Yes, Whitney looked great. But why is no one talking about her drug/alcohol/Bobby Brown induced stupor. She was stumbling all over her words and her eyes were categorically wonky. Oh, and one kiss blown to Clive Davis is enough, Whit.
Miley cannot sing. I don't know why the recording industry needed this little duet on national television to remind themselves...but it was painful...like cringe inducing. Find a new bestie, Taylor.

Justin Timberlake/Al Green can do no wrong. Poor, poor Keith Urban back there. Although he was featured in no less than two performances last night, apparently his guitar skills, and not his vocal prowess, are in demand these days. He didn't get near a microphone.

M.I.A is a riot. Performing in a mesh cut-out dress on your due date-That kid is going to be out of control.

Mr. Mayer wore a satin mock-collar jacket. Sometimes I think he wears this stuff just to be written about.

Carrie was so shiny last night. Her bronzed legs were blinding and made me want to do leg lifts for the rest of eternity.

Finally, my ABSOLUTE favorite moment of last night. Adele winning best new artist. She wasn't even mentioned in all of the pre-show British invasion montages, and then she destroyed the competition. I screamed, fell back in my chair, and almost went crashing through our sliding glass door at this point. She is fabulous..her album shot up to #6 on Itunes within 30 minutes of the show airing. Keep on chewing that gum, girl.

I will choose not to mention the fact that the musical gods allowed the Jonas Brothers and Stevie Wonder to perform together...and then nick forgot the words to superstitious. I won't dignify it with a picture or the paragraph of disgust that I could write.

GG withdrawls

I got caught up on Gossip Girl the other night via zee youtubes.
I wish I was kidding, but I felt a sense of accomplishment. I can breathe a sigh of relief...phew, I can be conversant again with my peers about the trashy high school melodramas of our day.

Way to go Court.


Blair/Evans: Destroying the lives of teachers since 1992.
On to One Tree Hill!

Friggin Sherlock

Where there's a pointless debate/investigation/question, there's me...searching to give you the absolutely pointless answers.
Whitney Port, of The City, previously of The Hills (and previous to that an actual real life person) lives in the most ridiculous apt in NYC. She's 23. Seriously?


Well apparently this little shot (clearly shot from the next deck over..and thus, completely set up, mind you) caused quite a ruckus. It shows a brick exterior as opposed to the glass exterior that the panned out shots show of Whit's little apt in Gramercy...... Am I still talking about this?
Well, I found this handy little graphic to clear the air. Whitney lives at The Elektra and pays around 10K/month. I'm not kidding. Did I mention she's 23? Yes. Did I mention that MTV has hooked up each and every one of these girls with their sweet jobs and in return these companies get a RIDICULOUS amount of publicity. Umm, Hi Kelly Cutrone and People's Revolution. Am I adding to their plot by continuing to talk about it? Why, yes, yes I am.


I'm so glad this debate was settled. Don't we all feel better about our day now?