Who is more elegant Larry the Cable Guy or Real Housewife of Miami the publisher of Venue magazine).
My vote it Larry the Cable Guy!
WHAT!? I think I heard the collective gasp!
I was wondering how I would blog about Larry the cable guy. He has a new show 'Made in America". I was very impressed that he actually went to Emily Post's institute or headquarters.He met with her family. He is a comedian but he didn't belittle them or manners. He made fun of himself. I was very impressed that he hasn't made fun of anyone during his show at any of the places that he visited. To see him dealing with manners and a makeover - imagine jeans and a shirt with sleeves. He was, as always, Larry the comedian. Emily Post's family were very gracious to Larry, they were kind and laughed at his jokes. They seemed to me to be stuffy, but that might happen to anyone sharing a screen with Larry they would come off 'dull' or stuffy.
A comment I heard on the next show sent me into orbit. I was so incensed. Brooks had to warn me not to type so hard,( I was using Brooks' computer! ) to write my notes for the blog. RHoM (Real Housewives of Miami) is that latest offering of the franchise from Bravo.
The publisher of Venue had the.. (I cant even think of the appropriate word that wouldn't make me sound like a sailor...)to call her readers "lower people" OMG! This "lady" if it wasn't for the "lower people" reading and spending their hard earned money you wouldn't have any a magazine. I am so upset to hear this women make that comment how horrible, just how horrible. Listen lady, you need to kiss the feet of these "lower people" because they are the reason you have this "high life". But that comment honey is forever. Unless you do something to prove that isn't the real you, you will forever be that sick women!
This women is less than a women and less elegant then Larry the Cable Guy. I bet you couldn't even figure out how he is a better human being then you. Why, because he doesn't see "lower people" he is better than I am right now. You sicken me - "lower people". How are they lower? You produce a magazine to show them they life that they will never have, that you wouldn't let them into if they weren't wearing the 'it' designer. He would never say that about anyone. He has a sense of humor of who he is, but on his show he's never said something horrid as Alexa. He might look like a field hand but he understands people, graciousness and kindness. He wouldn't judge people based on having money or not having money.Money doesn't really matter, let's remember though, Larry is a millionaire.
The above two paragraphs we composed in the heat of the moment. I would like edit them, but I can't. I feel this deeply. Women and ladies would never say what Alexa did about a group of people. Especially since those people are who have given you the life you lead. Could she have misspoken. Yes, we can give her that benefit of the doubt. I would like to give her the benefit of the doubt but I am having such a hard time doing that.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Could it be?
Is it possible that the First Lady of France had a fashion miss?
What do you think?
Thanks to coco perez for the first posting
http://cocoperez.com/2011-03-04-carla-bruni-sarkozy-style-france-state-dinner-with-south-africa-president?from=PHheadline
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Three Cheers for Holly Madison
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/02/holly-madison-unretouched_n_830198.html
More women need to take a stand like Holly. She cares for herself and her look but we are more then any numbers other people put on us. Being comfortable with yourself is the first step to confidence which is the foundation to elegance.
Can you see the "extra" 15 lbs? She looks great.
More women need to take a stand like Holly. She cares for herself and her look but we are more then any numbers other people put on us. Being comfortable with yourself is the first step to confidence which is the foundation to elegance.
Can you see the "extra" 15 lbs? She looks great.
Aging
I was watching Joe in the Morning on MSNBC. The only reason I think I torture myself by doing this is to get my blood boiling to get me up and out of bed.
They had Sarah Brokaw on promoting her new book "Foutytude: Making the Next Decades the Best Years of Your life -- through 40s, 50s and Beyond". PHEW, Now that is a title.
You would think that from Mika Brzezinski after you hit forty, your life is over. Such a simpleton. It's easy to blame your age for the fact you didn't get the promotion. It's easy to blame your age that you're not getting the looks you did when you were 26. It's just too easy and too limiting.
Not getting the looks or attention you did at 26? Have you taken a long hard look in the mirror? Sorry, but crocs aren't sexy and neither is nagging. Worry about your life, let others live theirs. Your life needs your attention right about now.
Lets analyze this, you didn't get the promotion and the younger women did. How much new education do you have? Did you have the feeling of entitlement? Are you hard to get along with? Are you angry? Mika, that is aimed directly at you. People dont want to be around angry, entitled women who have 'let themselves go" and no Mika I don't think you've let yourself go.
It's much harder to look at yourself, to take hold of your life and move forward then it is to blame your age or that everyone around you is ageist.
You think the younger women got the promotion because she is young and beautiful. It might be that way. So, what are you going to do? Look for a better job? Start your own business? Go and get more education? Get a makeover? Look inside yourself and that hurts. Bitter ugly women don't succeed. Life isn't fair. But you are in control of your life or you should be.
Some women I see that are turning 40, they have lost themselves. They spent so much time at their job and raising the family that they forgot they were human and not machines. When life starts settling down around 40ish they can take a breath and they look around and they ask 'what happened to my life, this isn't what I thought it would be. Look at me - I'm old" and now they are super sensitive to being 40 something.
The biggest issue is you. You listen the culture and let the culture tell you how to behave. You let yourself go. You settled into a life - you didn't make a life. It's you, but that is the hardest point. YOU
The most amazing women I know are over 40. They are fabulous. Some are mothers and business owners other are in entertainment. But they work at being themselves. They see its their life and they are going to live their life not someone else life. Women in the 20's might be nice to look at, but try holding a conversation. They arn't fully baked yet. They have interesting view points, I'm not belittling them and we need young women in our lives for a full life experience.
Ask most women over 40 would they want to 26 again? No, being older has its benefits.
Don't limit yourself. Age is a number not an indicator of vitality. Youthfulness is a mindset not a number.
Go into your closet get that pencil skirt, those heels, get your mascara and your lipstick on, now walk with your shoulders back head high -fake it till you make it. You want attention that will get you attention, especially if trip going up the stairs - no really, men like to look at pretty things, just like women like to look at pretty things so why not be a pretty thing. Show the world you care about you just as you care about the world. Give the world something pretty to look at, give it some color from the grey drab world we live in.
40, is not the end, it's not the beginning, thank God, I dont want to do it all over again, I like my experiences but I want more so "Here's to Life!"
You are in control and it's a process not a destination.
They had Sarah Brokaw on promoting her new book "Foutytude: Making the Next Decades the Best Years of Your life -- through 40s, 50s and Beyond". PHEW, Now that is a title.
You would think that from Mika Brzezinski after you hit forty, your life is over. Such a simpleton. It's easy to blame your age for the fact you didn't get the promotion. It's easy to blame your age that you're not getting the looks you did when you were 26. It's just too easy and too limiting.
Not getting the looks or attention you did at 26? Have you taken a long hard look in the mirror? Sorry, but crocs aren't sexy and neither is nagging. Worry about your life, let others live theirs. Your life needs your attention right about now.
Lets analyze this, you didn't get the promotion and the younger women did. How much new education do you have? Did you have the feeling of entitlement? Are you hard to get along with? Are you angry? Mika, that is aimed directly at you. People dont want to be around angry, entitled women who have 'let themselves go" and no Mika I don't think you've let yourself go.
It's much harder to look at yourself, to take hold of your life and move forward then it is to blame your age or that everyone around you is ageist.
You think the younger women got the promotion because she is young and beautiful. It might be that way. So, what are you going to do? Look for a better job? Start your own business? Go and get more education? Get a makeover? Look inside yourself and that hurts. Bitter ugly women don't succeed. Life isn't fair. But you are in control of your life or you should be.
Some women I see that are turning 40, they have lost themselves. They spent so much time at their job and raising the family that they forgot they were human and not machines. When life starts settling down around 40ish they can take a breath and they look around and they ask 'what happened to my life, this isn't what I thought it would be. Look at me - I'm old" and now they are super sensitive to being 40 something.
The biggest issue is you. You listen the culture and let the culture tell you how to behave. You let yourself go. You settled into a life - you didn't make a life. It's you, but that is the hardest point. YOU
The most amazing women I know are over 40. They are fabulous. Some are mothers and business owners other are in entertainment. But they work at being themselves. They see its their life and they are going to live their life not someone else life. Women in the 20's might be nice to look at, but try holding a conversation. They arn't fully baked yet. They have interesting view points, I'm not belittling them and we need young women in our lives for a full life experience.
Ask most women over 40 would they want to 26 again? No, being older has its benefits.
Don't limit yourself. Age is a number not an indicator of vitality. Youthfulness is a mindset not a number.
Go into your closet get that pencil skirt, those heels, get your mascara and your lipstick on, now walk with your shoulders back head high -fake it till you make it. You want attention that will get you attention, especially if trip going up the stairs - no really, men like to look at pretty things, just like women like to look at pretty things so why not be a pretty thing. Show the world you care about you just as you care about the world. Give the world something pretty to look at, give it some color from the grey drab world we live in.
40, is not the end, it's not the beginning, thank God, I dont want to do it all over again, I like my experiences but I want more so "Here's to Life!"
You are in control and it's a process not a destination.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Brand of Elegance
I think that is the whole process. Your brand of elegance. We all have an idea of what elegance is and who has it and who we admire for having 'it'. "It" now has a term. The IT factor is YOUR brand of elegance. It's not something that should be defined by anyone but celebrated by everyone when we see. Give a coy smile to the other women on the street who is exhibiting her brand of elegance.
It's like when I lived in a small town in the southern United States, every time we passed another car we'd wave. When I moved to a larger town in the same state, every time we passed another Jeep Wrangler we'd do the Jeep wave.
Let's do the same with every elegant women or man we pass, let's give a coy smile of acceptance and knowledge.
BTW, yes I still own a Jeep Wrangler and you should see the men stop and watch as I get in and out of my doorless, topless Jeep Wrangler in a shift dress and high heels. There is my brand of elegance, turning convention on its head!
It's like when I lived in a small town in the southern United States, every time we passed another car we'd wave. When I moved to a larger town in the same state, every time we passed another Jeep Wrangler we'd do the Jeep wave.
Let's do the same with every elegant women or man we pass, let's give a coy smile of acceptance and knowledge.
BTW, yes I still own a Jeep Wrangler and you should see the men stop and watch as I get in and out of my doorless, topless Jeep Wrangler in a shift dress and high heels. There is my brand of elegance, turning convention on its head!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Curly Hair
Why is it we always want what we dont have?
I have curly hair, not tight curls but I can get very nice ringlets.
But for years, hair that has been beaten into submission with flat irons and chemicals has been all the rage.
Lately, I've seen more and more curled hair and that makes me happy.
So, today I ditched the straight hair (and the blow dryer for a matter of fact) put in the conditioner, finger rolled the curls and went on with my day. I did have to wear my MAC Viva Glam A88 (RED) for fun. But the whole look is fun. I have a great 1920's hair cut, with a modern flair. I've finally found the best hair stylest. And I love the curls. Do they look professional? That is up for debate, but with the short hair it sure is fun.
I have curly hair, not tight curls but I can get very nice ringlets.
But for years, hair that has been beaten into submission with flat irons and chemicals has been all the rage.
Lately, I've seen more and more curled hair and that makes me happy.
So, today I ditched the straight hair (and the blow dryer for a matter of fact) put in the conditioner, finger rolled the curls and went on with my day. I did have to wear my MAC Viva Glam A88 (RED) for fun. But the whole look is fun. I have a great 1920's hair cut, with a modern flair. I've finally found the best hair stylest. And I love the curls. Do they look professional? That is up for debate, but with the short hair it sure is fun.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Ponderable ...
"We eat with our eyes" from Anne Burrell on her Food-TV show "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef".
This got me thinking. In fact the comment was more along the line of "If it looks great, we think it will taste great".
So, if we were a plate of food would we 1. Only look good, with no good flavor 2.Taste great (good personality) but not that attractive 3. The whole package
It's only human to judge with our eyes. There are things we can not or should not change. The challenge is to find your best features, accentuate the positive and minimize the not so positive.
This got me thinking. In fact the comment was more along the line of "If it looks great, we think it will taste great".
So, if we were a plate of food would we 1. Only look good, with no good flavor 2.Taste great (good personality) but not that attractive 3. The whole package
It's only human to judge with our eyes. There are things we can not or should not change. The challenge is to find your best features, accentuate the positive and minimize the not so positive.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Great, Wonderful - A must read!
kandee the make-up artist: No power to the Haters!: "'is this hater worth giving away my happiness to them?'....NO WAY!On Youtube, yesterday one of my 'due date' videos got featured on the home..."
5 things to know when visiting Seattle
After the holidays our minds now wander to summer vacation. If you were thinking about visiting Seattle there are 5 things you should know.
1. Obey the crosswalk signal. That is the quickest way for us to tell who the tourist are. Plus, you can get ticketed. Welcome to Seattle.
2. If your driving the metroplex, don't use your horn, you'll scare the locals. Seattlites are very nice, if not a bit absent minded, drivers.
3. We don't want to hear about the weather. We know it's raining and we know you're surprised when its sunny and beautiful. This is called the emerald city and not because were grow moss.
4. If it is 'wet', umbrella's really arn't necessary unless it's raining. Drizzle is not rain.
5. Seattlites aren't 'cold' by nature. They are simply coming off their caffeine high.
Extra, when packing think about layers. The first weekend after I moved to Seattle, in April, I had 4 seasons of weather in one day. Yes, rain, snow, hail, sun and muggy.
1. Obey the crosswalk signal. That is the quickest way for us to tell who the tourist are. Plus, you can get ticketed. Welcome to Seattle.
2. If your driving the metroplex, don't use your horn, you'll scare the locals. Seattlites are very nice, if not a bit absent minded, drivers.
3. We don't want to hear about the weather. We know it's raining and we know you're surprised when its sunny and beautiful. This is called the emerald city and not because were grow moss.
4. If it is 'wet', umbrella's really arn't necessary unless it's raining. Drizzle is not rain.
5. Seattlites aren't 'cold' by nature. They are simply coming off their caffeine high.
Extra, when packing think about layers. The first weekend after I moved to Seattle, in April, I had 4 seasons of weather in one day. Yes, rain, snow, hail, sun and muggy.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Dumbest Article for 2010
Dumbest Article of 2010
http://shine.yahoo.com/event/vitality/11-mistakes-women-make-in-middle-age-2432402/
Before we start this is a very long post - more then 1,000 words.
This is my nomination of the dumbest article in regards to women's elegance. In all actuality it is a very mean article - almost like it was written by a girl afraid of ageing. This article is not empowering to women. The tone of the article is more like 'I am tired of looking at all you 'old' frumpy women, would you do something about it?"
First, Ashley Macha, if the internet is correct, is a 20 something writing about something she knows nothing about and her world of middle aged roll models is probably limited. Plus, referencing one book, one author is lazy journalism. Ms. Macha it seems you didn't like this assignment.
Before we start, I am not a middle aged women. I am also not in my 20's and I am thankful that I am not 20. It takes a girl, till she is in her 30's before she has come into the idea of who she is, no longer being pushed and pulled. Sadly, there are a lot of 50 year old girls running around the world.
Yes, there is a difference between a women and a girl and the difference is maturity and that is only gained with time and experience.
There were only two issues that I practically agreed with Ms. Macha: 1. Women don't have to cut their hair off at a specific age. At any age a women's hair should be of a good cut and color and flattering to the face. 2. Cosmetic surgery, at one time it was called plastic surgery and for a reason. Women at any age need to take care of their skin. Cosmetic surgery can make a women not look natural and even make her look worse because you know she has had work done.
Within the first paragraph "Getting older is a drag, and middle age is particularly fraught with tension". Are you kidding me? Getting older is not a drag, reading articles written by girls is a drag. "Fraught with tension", most women over 40 are very happy with their age. They know who they are and what they want, or they should.
Next, "aging often requires change, but most women don’t want to move to a frumpy town called Middle Age...". If you don't change then are not maturing. Ms. Macha, I know a lot 20 something's that have lived their whole life in "Frumpy Town", because they wear whatever they want even though it is not body flattering but it is what they are told to wear in a magazine without a sense of who they are, how they look to others and are only interested in "comfort".
"Few people look as attractive in middle age as they did in their younger years" This one set me off. It made me angry and few things make me angry. I looked better than I did in my 20's. Hey, Ashley! every hear the saying "God gave you the face you had at 20, you've earned the face you have a 40"? Women look so much better in their 30's and later then in the 20's. In the 30's they have something interesting to look at. Looking at a Barbie is fine for a few moments, but a women with age, not only is her face beautiful but she has experience and an air of mystery. Hum, wonder why we've had the conversation of cougars? I would never compare myself now, with my 20 something self. I am much more interesting. I am stronger, more stable, elegant, and lovely. I am proud of my achievements from all of my hard work. I see a picture of myself in my 20's I remember how unsure I was, scared of most everything. I look at 'me' and am happy I had enough sense to work hard and strive to be better at everything. Not thinking that the 20's are the best time of my life and it will be all downhill from 30 on ward.
"The rest of us need to invest in clothing that’s a bit more, well, constructed" DUH! Every elegant women understands that you need to invest in looking good. Only those who in their 20's dressed from frumpy town have to be told this. A women knows what flatters her shape and is not at the mercy and whim of Madison ave.. Trendy pieces added to good quality, well made make a women unforgettable.
The next few points made in the article are valid, but mean, she is talking down to the reader. "Don't do this" is written a lot. Plus, the words "what worked in your 20's and 30's", like 'haven't you looked at yourself in a mirror of the past 20 years" or to give her the benefit of the doubt Ashley, "you've been so busy taking care of bratty child like me you've let yourself go and I am embarrassed to be seen in the mall with you.
"Settling for a boring sex life
Our culture tends to sell the message that young equals sexy, but you don’t have to buy into it.
You should have the confidence and freedom to dress and feel as sexy as you want to, and explore your sexual needs as well." ARGH there is so much wrong with this I just can't handle even addressing this horrible entry - other then - What kind of repressed women do you know? BTW, elegant women understand great sex is great for their complexion - love that glow.
The very last point in the article fits with my post "DUH". Wearing the wrong bra. Ashley, that applies to ALL WOMEN past puberty. I don't like seeing some women in the wrong bra or going without a bra. Remember, lingerie is worn to make you feel wonderful and feminine.
After all this - women are like wine. No really. Most wine is good after some ageing and some wine cannot stand up to ageing that will make other wines even more stunning.
http://shine.yahoo.com/event/vitality/11-mistakes-women-make-in-middle-age-2432402/
Before we start this is a very long post - more then 1,000 words.
This is my nomination of the dumbest article in regards to women's elegance. In all actuality it is a very mean article - almost like it was written by a girl afraid of ageing. This article is not empowering to women. The tone of the article is more like 'I am tired of looking at all you 'old' frumpy women, would you do something about it?"
First, Ashley Macha, if the internet is correct, is a 20 something writing about something she knows nothing about and her world of middle aged roll models is probably limited. Plus, referencing one book, one author is lazy journalism. Ms. Macha it seems you didn't like this assignment.
Before we start, I am not a middle aged women. I am also not in my 20's and I am thankful that I am not 20. It takes a girl, till she is in her 30's before she has come into the idea of who she is, no longer being pushed and pulled. Sadly, there are a lot of 50 year old girls running around the world.
Yes, there is a difference between a women and a girl and the difference is maturity and that is only gained with time and experience.
There were only two issues that I practically agreed with Ms. Macha: 1. Women don't have to cut their hair off at a specific age. At any age a women's hair should be of a good cut and color and flattering to the face. 2. Cosmetic surgery, at one time it was called plastic surgery and for a reason. Women at any age need to take care of their skin. Cosmetic surgery can make a women not look natural and even make her look worse because you know she has had work done.
Within the first paragraph "Getting older is a drag, and middle age is particularly fraught with tension". Are you kidding me? Getting older is not a drag, reading articles written by girls is a drag. "Fraught with tension", most women over 40 are very happy with their age. They know who they are and what they want, or they should.
Next, "aging often requires change, but most women don’t want to move to a frumpy town called Middle Age...". If you don't change then are not maturing. Ms. Macha, I know a lot 20 something's that have lived their whole life in "Frumpy Town", because they wear whatever they want even though it is not body flattering but it is what they are told to wear in a magazine without a sense of who they are, how they look to others and are only interested in "comfort".
"Few people look as attractive in middle age as they did in their younger years" This one set me off. It made me angry and few things make me angry. I looked better than I did in my 20's. Hey, Ashley! every hear the saying "God gave you the face you had at 20, you've earned the face you have a 40"? Women look so much better in their 30's and later then in the 20's. In the 30's they have something interesting to look at. Looking at a Barbie is fine for a few moments, but a women with age, not only is her face beautiful but she has experience and an air of mystery. Hum, wonder why we've had the conversation of cougars? I would never compare myself now, with my 20 something self. I am much more interesting. I am stronger, more stable, elegant, and lovely. I am proud of my achievements from all of my hard work. I see a picture of myself in my 20's I remember how unsure I was, scared of most everything. I look at 'me' and am happy I had enough sense to work hard and strive to be better at everything. Not thinking that the 20's are the best time of my life and it will be all downhill from 30 on ward.
"The rest of us need to invest in clothing that’s a bit more, well, constructed" DUH! Every elegant women understands that you need to invest in looking good. Only those who in their 20's dressed from frumpy town have to be told this. A women knows what flatters her shape and is not at the mercy and whim of Madison ave.. Trendy pieces added to good quality, well made make a women unforgettable.
The next few points made in the article are valid, but mean, she is talking down to the reader. "Don't do this" is written a lot. Plus, the words "what worked in your 20's and 30's", like 'haven't you looked at yourself in a mirror of the past 20 years" or to give her the benefit of the doubt Ashley, "you've been so busy taking care of bratty child like me you've let yourself go and I am embarrassed to be seen in the mall with you.
"Settling for a boring sex life
Our culture tends to sell the message that young equals sexy, but you don’t have to buy into it.
You should have the confidence and freedom to dress and feel as sexy as you want to, and explore your sexual needs as well." ARGH there is so much wrong with this I just can't handle even addressing this horrible entry - other then - What kind of repressed women do you know? BTW, elegant women understand great sex is great for their complexion - love that glow.
The very last point in the article fits with my post "DUH". Wearing the wrong bra. Ashley, that applies to ALL WOMEN past puberty. I don't like seeing some women in the wrong bra or going without a bra. Remember, lingerie is worn to make you feel wonderful and feminine.
After all this - women are like wine. No really. Most wine is good after some ageing and some wine cannot stand up to ageing that will make other wines even more stunning.
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