TIMEX by J. CREW

I read about the new Timex Watch at J. CREW in T Magazine. They are availablbe in stores tomorrow. Its $98 and great for spring.
Check it out by clicking on the title.

GOLDEN GLOBE 2011 BEST DRESSED

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So, the Golden Globes and the Oscar awards are basically like my Superbowl.

Back in the day when I worked at Vanity Fair and there would be a viewing party and some folks got chosen to fly to LA, depending on who Graydon picked to come from the staff, it would be this random night of trying to act like it wasn't a big deal among all those celebs that were also acting like being in that room full of icon's was no big deal. It's surreal to see all those personalities in one room and its sort of funny to see everyone kiss each other's ass when they really don't care about the other person. Once you have been to a VF Oscar Party, its not quite what you think it will be. Its slightly vulgar, showing the depth's of those who are desperate to be part of a community in the Hollywood industry. To me, unless you are up for a award, it doesn't makes sense to be there.

Regardless of the vapid qualities that they may be attached with this once a year event, the Golden Globes is a night where dreams come true for filmakers, writers, actors, and musicians. Its a night where childhood hopes turn into something magical and real and I love hearing and seeing the winners. The speeches that come from the hearts of the overwhelmed are inspiring. This year there was a shortage of inspiring speeches. If I were to chose one or two, I would say Colin Firth's was witty, and the young actor from Glee was heartfelt but again, a bit staged.

My favorite celebrities that wore it well were January Jones, Halle Berry, Olivia Wilde, Mila Kunis, Amy Adams, Catherine Zeta Jones, Mandy Moore and Emma Stone. For guys, Jesse Eisenberg, Ryan Gosling, Robert Pattinson and Brad Pitt. See all of them and you decide.

J PETERMAN FT. KNOX SUNGLASSES

I like these. I like that Jon Hamm likes them. I found these last year on my friend Lizzie's Blog, Designwatcher...and got a pair. I just stepped on them and so had to buy a new pair. They are amazing, sturdy and the fact that I didn't break them this past year, means they are durable. I am really wreckless with my glasses usually. They are $60, and have great lenses. Paul Newman used to wear these glasses too!

AMAZING LA TUTOR

I met Maia Harari through a friend Sara. She is a dance teacher but also, has been tutoring children since 2001. She was educated at Berkeley, and since then started a kids dance studio in Hollywood (endorsed by Daily Candy) along with tutoring private clients.

Please contact her for her extensive resume. Not to namedrop, which is TOTALLY what I am shamelessly doing, but her mother is the FABULOUS Amy Ephron, an amazing writer and former studio head and her step dad is the super lawyer Alan Rader. Maia is articulate, soft spoken, gorgeous and easy going which any kid would love. Three Snaps.

CONTACT FOR TUTORING:
Maia.Harari@gmail.com

Click the title above for contact info through her dance studio or her email ABOVE.

FOR MOM'S WITH MOODY KIDS...

I saw this article in the NY Times which is linked to this posting. Hmmmm...more information to get mom's freaked out. Click on the title to read it. Its about how preschoolers are showing depression.

MY TWO CENTS. Our society now is so hypersensitive to random studies done and these days have so much access to information via the internet that is bogus. There needs to be a movment about how we must sort of stop the madness and just start dealing with the fact that parents just need to take a chill pill (not xanax either). It might be easier said than done, as many folks have to deal with moody kids that are dramatic and stubborn...but come on folks. I see kids everyday cause i am shooting them now and I feel like the problem is not the kids. Its the parents and how they deal with the fact that there isn't order.

Is there anyone that can get a show like Caesar Milane did and retrain the way parent deal with their own kids? I'm not talking about Nanny 411 either. See this ridiculous article that will only add fuel to the fire. Can't kids just have a bad week like grown ups do?

NY TIMES -41 PLACES TO SEE

So my friend Sara sent me this link as a way to get me excited about the New Year considering I had a rough start. This link must be shared because it worked. I'm excited. Check it out clicking on the title. 41 places to visit as suggested by New York Times.

GEREN FORD ON GILT GROUP-till 1/10!

This is a good sale. You have till 1/10.
I love Geren's clothes and most of it is under $89 (usually $300). Shirts are about $30. Check it out by clicking on the title!