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This was taken in Central Park last summer in the Shakespeare Garden.

"I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine." A Midsummer Night's Dream, 2. 1

Caleb Hawley 2010 Tour Line-up

I should have made this post much earlier.  I suck. Sorry Caleb.

Well, better late than never right.  So here again with my talented friends - I love them all!

Caleb Hawley (click here for previous post) is currently on tour and I would love for you guys to check him out if he happens to be in your town.  Trust me, you will thank me later.  Oh and by the way, he also keeps a pretty funny log of his entire trip on her web page.

Below is his full tour schedule: 

January:  

T-Bones - Lake Wylie, North Carolina Friday January 29 - 8:00 PM 

Tosco Music Party @ Overcash Perf. Arts Center - Charlotte, North Carolina  

Saturday January 30 - 7:00 PM 

House Concert - Montgomery, Alabama Sunday January 31 - 8:00 PM 

February: 

Cafe Paradiso (W/ Band) - Fairfield, Iowa Tuesday February 2 - 7:00 PM 

The Mill - Iowa City, Iowa Wednesday February 3 - 8:00 PM 

Vaudeville Mews (W/ Band) - Des Moines, Iowa Thursday February 4 - 7:00 PM 

Manhattan Arts Center - Manhattan, Kansas Friday February 5 - 8:00 PM 

York College - York, Nebraska Wednesday February 10 - 8:00 PM

The Waiting Room - Omaha, Nebraska Thursday February 11 - 7:00 PM 

Augustana College - Rock Island, Illinois Friday February 12 - 8:00 PM 

Cafe 318 - Excelsior, Minnesota (Annual Valentines Day Show!) Saturday February 13 - 7:00 PM 

Beaners - Duluth, Minnesota - A show of Love!! Sunday February 14 - 7:00 PM 

The Frequency - Madison, Wisconsin Monday February 15 - 6:30 PM 

Just Goods Listening Room - Rockford, Illinois Tuesday February 16 - 7:00 PM

Martyrs - Chicago, Illinois Wednesday February 17 - 8:00 PM 

Folk Alliance - Memphis, Tennesee Thursday February 18 - 1:00 PM 

Folk Alliance - Memphis, Tennessee Friday February 19 - 1:00 PM 

South Union Christian Church - Bloomington, Indiana Saturday February 20 - 7:00 PM 

Players Pub Songwriter's Showcase - Bloomington, Indiana Monday February 22 - 8:00 PM 

Calvin College - Grand Rapids, Michigan Tuesday February 23 - 8:00 PM 

Hope College - Holland, Michigan Wednesday February 24 - 9:00 PM 

Godfrey Daniels - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Friday February 26 - 8:00 PM

Nicole Ritchie = Success!

There's something about Nicole Ritchie that I've always liked. She has a wicked sense of humor and she's sort of spunky. Definitely walks to the beat of her own drum. Well, at least that's what I've gathered. I think she has a fun spirit.

I honestly never thought she had an eating disorder. I just think that she was at a time in her life where her body and her lifestyle were working against her. She went through an unhealthy stage with weight gain and loss but really, who hasn't experienced something similar. Who really knows what she was going through and everyone will have an opinion. Whatever.  

Today Nicole is a success story. Ever since meeting rocker Joel Madden, her life has taken a turn for the best. She now has two beautiful kids, a great relationship and exciting projects ahead. Yep, Nicole is certainly a success story. 

Nicole is featured in the March issue of British Marie Claire and below is a little excerpt from the mag along with some beautiful pics.

"I felt it was a little unfair to say someone has an eating disorder when they don't," she says. "It's extremely insulting and irresponsible."

 Adds Richie, "An eating disorder is serious and it's a disease. "But since daughter Harlow's arrival nearly two years ago and son Sparrow's 2009 birth (dad is rocker Joel Madden), Richie says she doesn't want to dwell on the past any more.

"I'm just one to live in the present and enjoy the time that I'm having," she says. "Going into my past is just not something that I do."

Adds Richie, "Right now I'm just living my dreams." 

Karl Lagerfeld Quote on Advertising

  

"I love advertisements. I'm fascinated by intelligent, brilliant ads: finding slogans that can tell a story in thirty seconds." - Karl_Lagerfeld

Ann Hathaway is simply Divine

Ann Hathaway is simply Divine.  That is all.

More pics at people.com 

Orlando Bloom on Gloomy Day

It's a rainy gloomy day in New York City.  I think days like these should automatically count as a free day off. Blah, blah and bleh.  

Anyway to brighten up my day somewhat, here's a cute silly pic of Orlando Bloom.  I like this Orlando Bloom - the one that looks like an innocent silly kid. 

xoxo ~ Jah

More pics at Just Jared

Chat Gem Photography

It's been a while since I've done some photography and I'm trying to once again find my mojo. To motivate myself I've decided to randomly post something I've taken. These post will be quite random and as the mood hits me. I hope you like them.

xoxo ~ Jah

NYC Music Scene | Aurora Barnes Signs Publishing Deal

Shout-out to Aurora Barnes who has launched her official website and signed a recent publishing deal with Dramatico Entertainment!

Aurora was one of my earliest post and as I often do with most of my extremely talented friends, I went on and on raving over her amazing talent and rightfully so. This is an amazing achievement and I couldn't be any happier for her. If you know anything about music you know that a publishing deal is what you really want to have under your belt.  

CONGRATULATIONS AURORA!

LIVE TONIGHT! If you happen to be in the New York City area, be sure to catch her Live tonight at Paladar. Great ambiance, fantastic food and of course, amazing entertainment.

Hope For HAITI - Please Donate

Please continue donating for Haiti.
TO DONATE: Hopeforhaitinow.org | 1-877-99-HAITI | Text: GIVE to 50555

Justin Timberlake & Matt Morris - Hallelujah (beyond, beyond, beyond beautiful)

Christina Aguilera performing "Lift Me Up" on Hope for Haiti Now

Vote For Cheap Chicas - 2010 Weblog Awards in the “Best Fashion Blog”

I'm so, so, so, very proud of Lilliana Vazquez like you have no idea.!She truly is an inspiration and I have no doubt that many more amazing things are yet to come. I ask you to please, please, please vote for her as she has been nominated for the 2010 Weblog Awards in the “Best Fashion Blog” category. EEEEEKKKKK!!!! CONGRATULATIONS Cheap Chicas!

The following is a straight pick up from NBC Philadelphia:

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Lilliana Vazquez, NBC10’s very own fashionista, has reason to celebrate. Her blog, The Cheap Chica’s Guide to Style, has been nominated for the 2010 Weblog Awards in the “Best Fashion Blog” category.

But that’s not where the story ends, to further Lilliana’s reign as the “Queen of Fashion,” she needs your help.

She’s up against The Cut, Cupcakes and Cashmere, LibertyLondonGirl and The Satorialist for the award and for those of you that know fashion – that’s some stiff competition. So you need to get online and vote so that our Cheap Chica takes the Bloggie for “Best Fashion Blog."

It’s as simple as heading to 2010.bloggies.com. Just scroll to the right and cast your vote for The Cheap Chica’s Guide to Style.

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Don't forget to visit The Cheap Chica’s Guide to Style for your daily fashion tips. You can also follow Lilliana and her great team at www.twitter/cheapchicas.

Jennifer Lopez is FUNNY! She opens for the George Lopez Show

This is a good Jennifer Lopez post.  A good one.  She deserved it.  She rocked the Lopez Tonight Show.  She was funny.  She made me laugh, la cabrona.   So here you have it.

Halle Berry is Golden

A photo of Halle Berry simply because I'm in love with her and I think she's flawless.  I'm cutting my hair again!  See Just Jared for more photo goodies.

The Good, The Bad, The Golden Globes

The Golden Globes are over officially marking the beginning of awards season. These are exciting times! I so look forward to these events I tried convincing a friend to host at GG party where the requirements was simply, "dress to impress". Needles to say she didn't buy it. But there's still the Oscars and so I shall remain hopeful.

Opinions will fly high but here on lies my personal BEST and WORST dress of the night:

BEST

My favorite of these lovely ladies would have to be Diane Kruger. She looks like a freshly picked rose. Perfection!  She's followed closely by Emily Blunt who's always brilliant. Next is Jennifer Morrison and her cascading dress. I'm not sure what it is about this dress but something about it I love and find daring. The surprise of the moment was Drew. Drew doesn't always get it right although she's been pretty good lately, but I have to say this dress is stunning!

WORST:
I will not attempt to explain the frocks. The old lady frocks on Nicole and Cameron. Sandra, I heart you and I heart purple but I just couldn't understand this - it looks noisy. Was it noisy, Sandra? And finally Penelope... no entiendo. I cannot, simply cannot so I will not. I will wait for the Oscars where I KNOW you will redeem yourself.

Source: Found these great pics at Bella Sugar.

How you can help Haiti

The situation in Haiti is gloom and I'm sure many of you are wondering what you can do to help. According to CNN, an International Red Cross spokesman warned that up to 3 million people may have been affected by Tuesday's earthquake. Below you can find a list of organizations specifically helping toward the relief of Haiti:

How you can help:
• International Medical Corps
• Direct Relief International
• World Vision
• International Relief Teams
• Yéle Haiti
• American Red Cross
• Operation USA
• CARE
• Catholic Relief Services
• World Food Programme
• World Concern
• Save the Children
• UNICEF USA
• Mercy Corps
• Operation Blessing International
• Shelterbox
• Americares
• Operation USA
• Doctors Without Borders
• Medical Teams International
• The International Committee of the Red Cross
• The Salvation Army
• More ways to help victims of NATURAL DISASTERS

Americans trying to locate family members are urged Haiti to telephone the State Department at 888-407-4747.

This is Truly, Truly, Truly Outrageous!

This is excitement! Ooouu Jem... Jem is adventure! Ooouu... Glamour and glitter, fashion and fame! JEM... Jem is truly outrageous, truly, truly, truly outrageous.  Woo ooo Jem...

After an almost 20 year legal battle Hasbro has shown some activity in maintaining their trademark and intellectual property, english: Hasbro has revived the Transformers and G.I. Joe franchises leading most to believe that a Jem and the Holograms film may not be too far behind in production.  February 4th is said to be date we should know for sure.


Let me just say this: Jem and the Holograms got me through middle school. There once lived a little Broadway/Rock Star girl deep down inside me that was constantly itching to get out, and Jem got me though it. I had a doll... and 3 outfit changes. Jem understood me and spoke to me. I wanted to be Jerrica Benton so damn bad, my Catholic confirmation name is "Erica" (it was the closest I could get without completely reaching looser status). Oh, and um... i'm not even Catholic. It's a long story and yes, i may have a one way ticket to hell waiting for me. I digress.


I may have regretfully revealed way too much about myself (whatever) but in conclusion I will say this: If Hasbro f-cks this up i will be highly PISSED like a MOFO!  That is all! I now leave you with this master piece.


ps: tell me you don't see Lady Gaga all over this ish...

Source [Jezebel, wikipedia]

The Bauble That Made Me Babble

This here is old news. November 2009 old to be exact, but for me its brand new news. I'm easily amused and not ashamed to admit when I'm completely clueless about something. I was totally distracted by something else when this photo just blinded me to a stop - I'm no longer sure what I was doing before. I'm not faithful to InStyle so I can understand where it would have taken me two months to see this.

Isn't it lovely?Yes, its gaudy in a sexy Chanel way but isn't just precious? And it's a pinky ring! It's called "Ruban 1932". Yes, yes Blake Lyvely looks lovely too but the bauble is just exquisite.

I don't know, but lately i've had a fascination with rings - engagement rings to be more accurate. A couple of my colleagues recently got engaged and I'm find myself ring stalking. This must be a sign. Oh well, at least its not my maternity clock... tick tokc, tick tock.

Here's the piece InStyle wrote on the darling Ruban 1932

We Love Blake Lively's $270,000 Chanel Ring!

When Chanel Fine Jewelry hosted the annual Fete d'Hiver in New York City, we were prepared to see some stunning baubles. Blake Lively's necklace certainly made a statement, but it was the delicate "Ruban 1932" ring she wore that drove us to distraction. "I'm so attached to everythingChanel," admitted the Gossip Girl, on hand to help raise funds for the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's Clown Care program. "But this pinky ring is just amazing!"And since it is a 3.01 cushion cut diamond (surrounded by 246 brilliant cut sparklers) set on an 18k white gold "ribbon" setting, it's also a fortune—Blake borrowed, but it can be yours for $270,000. If only, as We're Obsessed editor Megan Deem says, money were no object.

Ruban 1932 ring, Chanel Fine Jewelry, $270,000; call 800-550-0005.

—Bronwyn Barnes

Source [InStyle]

My Robert Pattinson Experience **UPDATE**

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I'm not sure why I didn't do this earlier considering I was there. Here's the video of Robert Pattinson at the Regis & Kelly Show and below is my take on the entire experience along with some exclusive pics. I will never forget this day. 


Note: this is re-post of my earlier blog covering this day. 

 

Sorry Kelly :-/

First and foremost I want to give a special shout out to Veespott for getting me the hook-up to the Regis & Kelly Show. Today's Special Guest: Robert Pattinson!

But first a quick pre Robert recap: 20min before going live we were hoarded into the tiny studio, given a raffle number and told to sit wherever.  I choose top center. I figured I would be safe there in case the crazies get out of control. My darling cousin who took the 6am train in from Long Island was already plotting where she will jump and who she was going to take down once Rob came out. I sternly warned her she was NOT allowed to embarrass me! After a few lessons on how and when to scream and clap, the producer introduced Regis and Kelly and we were LIVE! 

We endured about 15 minutes of the standard Regis and Kelly morning chatter surroundings current events. Kelly is the best, super tiny and so sweet. Regis is endearing. No Kidding. And then it was time for Robert Pattinson. He walked out looking as adorable as ever and greeted his hosts. As you can imagine the shrieking decibels at this point was insanity. They went through the normal rounds of Q&A's which were of course about the movies, his auditioning, his understanding of the fanfare with vampires etc. The best part however was during the breaks. You know what? I say more power to you and your cojones if you can stand up and scream at the top of your lungs for his attention.

God Bless him, really. The patience to endure the constant screaming, people calling out your name demanding photos, autographs or just to hug you, I'm sure can be very overwhelming. But Robert, gracious as ever smiled, honestly just smiled and walked over and patiently took his photos, signed autographs and answered random questions. I didn't dive in for the autograph... I'm not the type and I never was. My cousin was torn between the thought of me killing her if she tried any funny business and embarrassing herself in front of "her man".  Whatever! The killer was when a girl screamed, "Robert, will you please have my baby?". Classic. I swear the man just stopped and silently mouthed the question back to himself with the most adorable baffled look. That there was priceless. 

Overall it was an awesome experience just to be there. You can't tell much about a person by simply seeing them across a stage but Robert gave the impression that he was truly taken a back by all of the attention. He's just a simple guy trying to take it all in. I honestly wish him the best of luck in the future. He has been placed high in a pedestal  by his adoring fans and he's yet to prove himself fully. But I'm confident that he will. I'm excited  for what he may have up his sleeves in the coming years. And for now, I'm excited for New Moon.

Happy New Year 2010

This brand New Year belongs to us all.  

Let's live it wisely, happy, and without regrets.  Let's welcome new and exciting ventures and rid ourselves of things that hinder.