MAC and Estee Lauder go Retro

The hit show Mad Men finally returns next month, and to say sorry for the delay they're offering us one heck of a gift: a makeup collab. Estée Lauder will launch a mini range of show-inspired products on their website on March 18, with ads featuring Constance Jablonski doing her best Betty Draper impression.

 

 

Not to be out done, MAC has announced a retro line of makeup inspired by Marilyn Monroe. The collection, set to launch in October, will include lipstick, eyeshadow, nail polish, and more.  Think bold reds and hot pinks. Now the only question is who will appear in the ads: will it be Michelle Williams or one of the girls from that show Smash?

Things That Caught My Eye

iPhone DOES do it all

Srsly? You need an APP to show you how to do this? Back in the day you either had it or you didn’t.

 

Those Favres Ain’t Nothin’ But Trouble

Brett Favre isn’t the only on trying to dodge a legal hail of bullets. Brandi Farve, Brett’s sister, was busted in a meth lab raid not 10 miles from the family homestead.
Is it the water there?

 

 

2011 Golden Globes

 

Looks like color was a no show on the red carpet last night as an endless sea of pale gowns and matching faces graced us with their presence. 

 

I think some may have mis read the awards invitation. It was please ATTEND the Golden Globes, not please SHOW your Golden Globes.

And then you have some that I think have been using the iphone roll your own joint app.

 

Damn Spoilers!!!

I'm sure you all know that I have been waiting for KMM’s Shadowfever for, oh, OVER A YEAR! 2 days ago a very unscrupulous retailer LEAKED the first 2 chapters of the book online. WTH? Why would you do that? KMM got wind and went ahead and released the first 2 chapters on her site to counter it. But still. Do you know how HARD it has been for me not to read those 2 chapters? I may be the only on in the world who has not. So to you -Me/Ms I  Needed That Money Really Bad To Break My Contract With A Major Author And Torment Tori So Bad- I say Screw you. I will emerge triumphant!
Only 1 more day. *thud*

 

    WINNERS              LOSERS

 

Marilyn Monroe the Brand??

Being dead seems to pay. Although Marilyn Monroe has been gone for almost 50 years, she can still bring it to the table. Authentic Brands, who also handles Bob Marley’s estate and entertainment licensing company Neca, have decided to pick up the rights to the blonde bombshell’s name. A report from the Financial Times reveals that the new owners of Monroe’s name have big plans for it. Although nothing has been disclosed yet, the deal is rumored to be close to $30 million.

ZOMG

 

And The New Miss America Is…

Nebraska's 17-year-old Teresa Scanlan was named Miss America Saturday becoming the youngest winner ever in the pageant's history.

Personally, I don’t do pageants. Having had a former friend that was all into pageants, I still have nightmares involving spray tanning, fake claws, and a high pitched voice screeching, “OMGGGGGGG, does this make me look fat?”

Unless it’s Toddlers & Tiaras.

Srsly, I’m embarrassed that I watch this show. These mothers are freaking C.R.A.Z.Y. It’s like watching a train wreck. You know it’s going to be bad but you can’t stop watching. After every episode I want to call my mom and tell her I love her.

Stimulation Saturday

The little black dress.

The LBD is the one essential every woman should own.


Ever since Coco Chanel first introduced this iconic timeless fashion 75 years ago fashion designers everywhere agree that all women need a little black dress. 
Simple to complex; the LBD can take you from morning to night with a slight of hand.


When I slip into one of my LBD's I change. I become more confident and self assured.
My legs get longer, my bosom gets bigger, and my butt gets smaller. lol
I can discuss anything with anyone.
Add my vintage pearls and some sexy heels and I am a force to be recognized.


The history of the LBD is interesting in it's timeless appeal and staying power.
In the beginning black was considered acceptable for mourning and was not even allowed outside the home. 
Coco Chanel made the LBD famous in 1926. Called "Chanel's Ford" by Vogue magazine, it was a basic slash-necked, short silk dress with only diagonal pin-tucks as decoration. 

Audrey Hepburn's legendary role as Holly Golightly in Breakfast At Tiffany's brought us  dressed in Givenchy. Voted as the all time best female screen outfit-the original sold for $800,000.00 at auction.

Hepburn's classic black sheath dress, accented by pearls and black kitten heels was as Coco Chanel envisioned.


The LBD then evolved into sexy eye candy when draped over such figures as Marilyn Monroe and Jane Mansfield. Women all over the world fell in love with this simple but elegant dress.

In the 1960's a revolution was taking place over love, war, and the LBD. Women wanted shorter hemlines and sleeker styles. Dresses were featuring cut outs, designs and the material was getting sheerer. 






The LBD has survived the the passage of time and has emerged as an ever changing but constant theme. The wildly popular cast of SATC-Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte even posed in LBDs on the cover of season one's DVD proving just that.











I think Wallis Warfield Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor, summed it up best when she said.. "When a little black dress is right, there is nothing else to wear in its place."