No celebrations in this post. We all know that Michael Jackson was a star, the brightest star of pop. I can assume he has invented the pop. No, this post is about us, the grief we all feel for this world is empty because he's dead.
I remember the very first time I saw him on TV I was 13. At that time there was no youtube, no PCs in our homes, there was nothing you can do to see something again: once it was gone, it was gone. If you missed an episode of your favorite TV series there was no chance to see it, ever.
I saw the "Say say say" video on the TV on a Sunday afternoon. I realized I was looking at something epical and that I won't ever be able again to experience anything comparable again in my life. A bittersweet sensation held my heart, a sense of desire and despair. Who was this singer that glanced at me through the TV screen? I had to see him again, I had to have his records. I have passed from Barbies to Michael Jackson and adult music in 3 minutes.
I remember that I videotaped the whole "Thriller" video for my friends and we watched it on my 14th birthday party. None of them had a videotape system at home, I felt like the heroin that brought Michael Jackson in their lives. My Facebook contacts still remember that birthday party.
The next singular moment of my life that MJ was an inspiration is when I was 21. I drove to the University at 6 a.m. every morning listening to Stranger in Moscow again and again. That sense of grey emptiness, of wet loneliness was perfect for those mornings where my future could be whatever I wanted but I did not know what I wanted.
Two weeks ago I went to a record store and I was looking at Michael Jackson special editions of all his hits wondering if I should buy something or not. I thought he would have always been there, forever, there was still time. Nope.
I loved every single note that he sang for us. I maybe could not love the man, who cares, but I really loved the artist. He was the greatest and we all miss him. Share your thoughts, if you want, or maybe share a prayer.
I miss Michael Jackson. Now that he's dead, what am I supposed to do?
on the Internet:
Michael Jackson on Amazon
www.michaeljackson.com
RIP Michael Jackson group on Facebook
image results for Michael Jackson on Google
Video results for Michael Jakson
Michael Jackson profile at imdb.org
6/27/2009
Now he's dead what are we supposed to do?
6/17/2009
The perfect pair of bunny slippers
Laura and Gayla, owners of Runaway Rabbit Creations
The original Classic Bunny Slippers have been worn on live television by stars like Katie Couric, Joey Fatone, and Kelly Ripa and featured on hit shows such as ABC Family's Greek and The CW's Gossip Girl. Find these slippers in popular magazines such as Southern Lady and Family Fun Magazine.
Even those amazing Bunny Slippers that you saw in the barnyard scene in the Hannah Montana Movie are Runaway Rabbit Classic Bunny Slippers!
And now Laura and Gayla, owners of the Runaway Rabbit Creations, are hard at work creating new comfort wear items such as pajamas, pullovers, and the Pretty Bag to complement your bunnies.
Runaway Rabbit is the result of a notion of two stay-at-home moms from Kentucky that evolved into a plan, then into a company that has taken on a life of its own!
They are confident that wearers will love them not only for the comfort they bring to the feet, but also for the joy they bring to the heart!
click here to visit Runaway Rabbit
We like it because: rabbit slippers are one of the few things that really make it feel like "home" wherever you are.
4/30/2009
Hooked on this Kenneth Cole Reaction computer bag
Kenneth Cole Reaction Ladies Leather Tote Computer Bag with FREE BUDGET SHIPPINGList Price: $500.00 - you save $400.01
Buy.com price: $99.99: Click here
Offer expires: 5/2
Specifications:
- Fully lined single gusset construction with flap over closure
- Convenient tote style handles can be carried over the shoulder
- Size 16" x 13.5" x 5.5"
- Linear Inches 35"
- Warranty Lifetime
we like it because: roomy main compartment features a padded computer pocket, zipper pocket, cell phone pocket, card pockets, and penpencil holders. Like a sexy office on the go!
4/28/2009
What Can I Bring? Cookbook
What Can I Bring?Cookbook $14.95
You'll never be stumped for potluck ideas when you have this handy cookbook around. It features more than 200 easy-to-tote dishes for any get-together from family reunion picnics to church suppers, along with tips for transporting and making big batches.
You'll discover finger foods, hot and cold soups, salads, party main dishes, desserts, and a full chapter of loaves and other gifts from the kitchen. Each recipe includes Tote Notes (how best to transport the dish), Big Batch (how to multiply the recipe), and When You Arrive (adding finishing touches).
The cookbook also includes super-quick "Grab & Gos" for each section and etiquette tips for working in someone else's kitchen. Softcover, 528 pages; 7" x 7 3/4".
Recipes include:
get it at Current Catalog
we like it because: It's the perfect gift for that friend of yours who never brings anything to party dinners, with the excuse that she doesn't have your "fantasy" or "creativity". Case solved!
4/27/2009
Currently reading: Mommywood
Mommywood
Tori Spelling's new book, Mommywood, has debuted at #4 on the New York Times Bestseller list. Its her second bestseller in 2 years! Congrats, Tori.
Tori Spelling might have grown up with everything a girl could wish for, but these days she's just another suburban working mom...whose toddler regularly recognizes her in the pages of Us Weekly. Welcome to Mommywood, where the stars are two feet tall and your neighbors know who you are before you move in.
Like most parents, Tori wants her children to have the one thing she didn't have as a kid -- a normal family. On their hit Oxygen reality show, Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood, the starlet and her husband Dean McDermott regularly wrestle dirty diapers, host the neighborhood block party, and tackle temper tantrums on the red carpet. But when the cameras aren't rolling, Tori's still having awkward run-ins with a former 90210 costar at a laser tag birthday party, scooping rogue poo out of the kiddie pool on a resort vacation, and racing to win back her pre-baby body before the media starts calling her fat. For all her suburban fantasies, Tori Spelling is no June Cleaver.
With the same down-to-earth wit that made her entertaining memoir sTORI telling a #1 New York Times bestseller, Tori tells the hilarious and humbling stories of life as a mom in the limelight. From learning to be the kind of parent her own mother never was to revealing what it's like to raise a family while everyone is watching, Mommywood is an irresistible snapshot of celebrity parenthood that you won't get from the paparazzi.
About Tori
Tori Spelling is an actress whose career spans theater, television, and film. She's received critical praise for her work in such independent films as Trick and The House of Yes. Recently she both starred in and executive produced the comedy series So NoTORIous on VH1 and the popular reality series Tori & Dean: Inn Love on Oxygen. She lives with her husband, Dean McDermott, and son, Liam, in Los Angeles.
Get it at Amazon ((click here) 
4/24/2009
As seen on Kelly Osborne: Tarina Tarantino Baroque Carved Lucite Chandelier Earrings
Kelly wears her her Lucite and Crystal Drop Earrings and looks hip and chic at the same time.
These totally fab yet inexpensive earrings are from cult designer Tarina Tarantino and are sold in the following colors:
Tarina Tarantino - Baroque Carved Lucite Chandelier Earrings (Yellow) - Jewelry $54.00
Tarina Tarantino - Baroque Carved Lucite Chandelier Earrings (Turquoise) - Jewelry $59.00
Tarina Tarantino - Baroque Carved Lucite Chandelier Earrings (Smoked Topaz) - Jewelry $59.00
- From the Tarina Tarantino Classic Collection.
- Carved Lucite® baroque chandelier earrings with crystal drop charms.
- French hooks.
- Measure 1 1/2" wide and 3 1/2" long.
- Packaged in a signature Tarina Tarantino organza bag.
- Made in the U.S.A.
- 0.18 oz.
get them at Zappos (link)
via | RealLooksforRealTeens.com
About Tarina Tarantino
TARINA TARANTINO jewelry was founded in 1995 by Tarina Tarantino and Alfonso Campos. The 1990's were the height of minimalism in the fashion world. Accessories were almost non existent in the pages of fashion magazines and stores. Tarina Tarantino’s colorful and inventive designs were a breath of fresh air for customers that were tired of blending into the fashion landscape. Girls looking for ways to personalize their own style finally had a choice. Tarina Tarantino wanted to bring accessories made with the highest quality materials infused with color, sparkle, and unique design into the marketplace. And they believe that there should not be any rules when it comes to creating your own personal style. Tarina's collections had an immediate appeal to girls of ALL ages.
The Tarina Tarantino story began with beads, crystals, sandpaper, inspiration and tons of determination from a one bedroom apartment in West Hollywood. In the beginning Tarina Tarantino Jewelry did everything themselves; design, sales, production, shipping and PR. Eventually they hired some help and the business continued to grow. They eventually found a charming studio space in West Hollywood and made it official. The new Tarina Tarantino studio was soon frequented by celebrities, stylists and fashion editors wanting to get their sparkly fix. Tarina would often be asked to create last minute jewelry and hair ornament pieces for stars to wear to their latest red carpet event.
Soon, Tarina Tarantino designs were appearing in every major fashion magazine and many TV shows. The next couple of years Tarina Tarantino continued to set trends with new and innovative jewelry and accessory designs. In 2002, legendary fashion icon Elio Fiorucci invited Tarina to open a store inside his Italian mega-store in the center of Milan. The TARINA TARANTINO brand quickly became the "must have" with the fashion elites. After one year, the Tarina Tarantino Milan store opened a bigger location in Via Passarella. The new store was an instant success.
With the expansion of the TARINA TARANTINO brand, they found a need for more production and design space and moved the entire operation to a spacious loft in downtown LA. Simultaneously, Tarina Tarantino opened their first corporate showroom in the heart of the fashion district. The TARINA TARANTINO boutique in Milan was attracting buyers from all over Europe. The next logical move was to open a European division and corporate showroom in Milan, Italy.
Today, TARINA TARANTINO jewelry and accessories are synonymous with fun, individual pieces that cater to the girl who loves adding sparkle to her everyday look. From her whimsical Tarina Tarantino Pink Head Collection featuring the beloved Hello Kitty, to her edgy Tokyo Hardcore line, Tarina Tarantino’s whimsical jewelry and hair accessories continue to delight and capture the hearts of fashion devotees all over the world.
see more here
3/12/2009
Barbie: fabulous at 50
Dear Barbie, every little girl's favorite blonde, you're turning 50 today.
Having reached the half-century mark, we bet you have a lot of insight and advice to share with your former BFFs about what we can expect in our second half century.
Maybe it's time to linger once again in the pleasurable moments we all spent gazing into your blue eyes, combing through your ever-so-perfect blonde hair (don't you ever wake up to a bad-hair day? nah!) and wishing we'd become like you, body-wise, once we grew up. Well... that didn't happen. But this little fact won't take away from the cherished, fond memories we have of you.
There must be something really special about you, Barbie, if after 50 years you're still at the top of the gift lists of all the little girls all around the world, and you're also a collectible item, nowadays.
Tell us, Barbie, what's your secret? Any skincare advice? Because you don't look one day older than 29!
To celebrate Barbie's 50th Birthday, Fao Schwarz is offering a special deal: get 25% off any order of $90 or more using Coupon Code: BARBIE
we like it because: eventhough through the years she has been accused of being too beautiful and therefore lowering women's self-esteem, she still smiles back at us whenever we look at her. If that doesn't make a good friend, we don't know what does. ;)
3/10/2009
Fun office supplies can lighten a busy schedule
Inkology
Ooglees Lite Up Novelty Ball Point Pens by Inkology: kids and grown ups alike will love these bright-eyed pens. 
Autograph Kitties Novelty Ball Point Pens by Inkology: Make writing more fun. Watch the goofy googley eyes oogle while you doodle! 
Bug Eyes Fish Novelty Ball Point Pens, 12 pcs (164-5) by Inkology: They're just plain freaky! Squeeze the creature on top and their eyes pop out. Makes writing an eye-popping experience! 
Rock Star Guitar Ballpoint Pens by Inkology: A budding musician? Guitar collector? Avid Dave Mathews fan? Or just a groupie... These unique and eye-catching Rock Star guitar pens are the perfect gift. Authentically designed guitar pens come in 12 exciting styles. Each is beautifully handpainted with terrific realistic guitar details. Each pen writes with a medium point nib in black ink. Any Rock Star enthusiast will love these pens.
Candy Lip-gloss Novelty Gel Pens by Inkology: Unscrew the top and apply the yummiest, creamiest, shiniest lip-gloss ever. The smooth writing Gel pens write in medium points with chic colored inks.
See the complete collection.
we like it because: great for party favors, gifts, or just a way to make someone's day!
2/19/2009
Edible Flowers, delicately beautiful and delicious
SweetCrystal Edible Mini Roses
If you're looking for a beautiful accent for your appetizer, entrée, dessert or cake, these edible and non-perishable, SweetCrystal Edible Flowers also make the perfect gift — delicately beautiful and delicious.
Made organically and infused with mild fruit flavoring. Product of USA. 1½ oz.
Choose among SweetCrystal Edible Mini Roses, Package of Ten ($29.95) and Edible Crystallized pansies and violas ($39.95).
Both available at Sur La Table (link)
we like it because: there is never enough romance in our lives!
Bring some to the table, too!
AS SEEN ON EASTER.IT
2/17/2009
Fillable table lamp?
In these ever changing times our mood is unsatisfied whatsoever, and sometimes a small little quid can save our day. Imagine that you can change the look of your living room according to your mood, or your party theme, or your bad hair day feelings by filling - or emptying- this lamp!
As seen in "Woman's Day" magazine, this custom-designed table lamp can be filled with pebbles, beads, shells, potpourri or other decorative items. Vary its look according to your mood! Has a clear glass body with satin chrome accents and a white drum shade with self trim. (Contents not included.)
* Clear glass body.
* Satin chrome accents.
* Takes one 150 watt, 3-way bulb (not included).
* 27 1/2" high.
* 15" diameter shade.
The Fillable Glass Cylinder Collector's Table Lamp is available from LampsPlus: link
we like it because: it can also be filled according to "Margaritaville" theme when girls are coming visit! And yes, Mary, that's why you like my lemonade so much!
2/05/2009
Is that a vaccum cleaner or are you just happy to see me?
Don't judge a book by its cover!
This cleverly thought-of collection of books is targeted to women everywhere, whose forbidden dream is to see her man do some housework, give her a massage, take care of the baby... for once.
These make hilarious gifts for your best friends or for yourself...
...And if your man, by catching a glimpse of the title, gleefully wants to take a look at the book thinking "now she understands me!", he's in for a big surprise. Perhaps, looking at these books, he will understand you for the first time.
Xxx Porn For Women $12.00
Choreplay (chor - pla) n (2007): When a woman is turned on by the sight of her husband/boyfriend/partner doing regular household chores that she would normally be doing.
Just when you thought things couldn't get any hotter (or cleaner) around the house (i.e.: Porn For Women), the ladies at the Cambridge Women's Pornography Cooperative strike again with the XXX version!
Full of sexy men and even sexier sentiments...Finally, someone figured out what women really want!:
"Hey! Guess what? I just paid off the mortgage!"
"Bingo! I found someone who wants to trade my football tickets for the ballet!"
"Looking at art is so much more interesting than trudging around a golf course."
Compiled by the Cambridge Women's Pornography Cooperative. Printed in China. Contains no nudity.
Porn For Women
She walked through the front door and stopped dead in her tracks, overcome with desire. There he was - shirtless, his muscles flexing as he vacuumed the carpet...and she hadn't even asked him to.
Women everywhere will laugh out loud and completely relate to this sexy and smart Porn For Women book. Compiled by the clever ladies at Cambridge Women's Pornography Cooperative, this book is not only hilarious, but it challenges traditional ideas of pornography and what is sexy.
With photos of strapping young men doing housework strewn across the pages and accompanied by quotes such as "Have another piece of cake. I don't like you looking so thin" or "Want to snuggle?" this book is a fun gift for women everywhere - and will give the menfolk a little insight into what women really want. Printed in China.
This book contains no nudity.
Porn For New Moms
Imagine a world where your husband insists on changing dirty diapers, cooks gourmet meals, does the housework and gets up in the middle of the night when the baby cries. Now that's hot.
Full of sexy men and even sexier sentiments:
"I told my boss I have to leave at 3:00 every afternoon so I can come home and give you a break"
"Now, remember, it's my turn to do the midnight feeding, so don't get up!"
Porn for New Moms will have you saying "Oh Baby!" in no time. Compiled by the Cambridge Women's Pornography Cooperative. Printed in China. Contains no nudity.
Porn For Women Postcards
Mailboxes will ignite with scenes from a world where laundry gets folded, delicious dinners await and massages are offered nightly.
Each hunky (pg-rated) photo is stamped with an equally steamy caption:
"I love a clean house!"
"As long as I have legs to walk on, you'll never have to take out the garbage."
"I don't have to have a reason to bring you flowers."
Contains 30 postcards. Compiled by the Cambridge Women's Pornography Cooperative. Printed in China. Contains no nudity.
we like it because: just in time for Valentine's Day, it's nice to underline the fact that women indeed are from Venus, and men indeed are from Mars.
1/30/2009
Valentines, Valentines... part3
The atmosphere in the office is getting hotter each day! This beautiful gift from StoneWall Kitchen is even under $30!!! Who could compete with that?...
XOXO Valentine Tote Gift: link
Candy and kisses, what more could your Valentine want? This adorable felt bag arrives filled with lovable pretzel rods covered in white and milk chocolate, a rice crispie pop dipped in luscious milk chocolate and a beautifully decorated heart lollipop. This is the perfect gift for all the sweethearts in your life.
we like it because: it's the perfect gift to give to your Valentine's kids!
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