IDOL EYES- Barbara Cook

Posted on December 9, 2009 | 3 comments

She is not the”other” Barbara! Besides they have different spellings. Now I know why my uncle, dad, and many friends are big fans. Her voice is as clear as crystal. She is still working as hard as ever. This spring Ms.Cook will be cooking in “Sondheim on Sondheim”. I’m sure she will be good as ever. I saw her perform a few years ago,and was reminded why she is adored by all. For those who do not know her, please discover, and others please rediscover. Her voice and beauty will send you back to the kitchen for more.

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BLAST FROM THE PAST-Patrick Nagel

Posted on December 7, 2009 | Leave a comment

Duran Duran galore. I recently had a amazing flashback to the images of artist Patrick Nagel. During the 80’s his images and posters were all over the place. Girls on Film…. All the girls wanted to look as air brushed as Nagel’s girls. Today all the young girls want to be a Nagel girl. Wonder like a wolf into Nagel’s world.

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MUSIC MANIAC

Posted on December 4, 2009 | Leave a comment

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart-NOW

The raw cover of this CD reminds me of my collage days and all the great music coming out of the U.K. Imports, singles, extended plays, and small rock buttons on my lapels. I feel young again listening to this post punk music today. This group is not a “copycat”. They do have a new twist! They combine not only jangle guitars but some fuzz and also some great voices. This is truly a 80’s mash-up  that bakes into a new fresh sound.

The Smiths-The Smiths- THEN

This CD is one that must be revisited . The start of Morrissey, the start of a sound that went on to influence thousands of bands around the world. The first time I heard this album, I was hooked. It was so unique and different. The vocal sound and lyrics by The Smiths will live on forever. Go back and enjoy.

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ROCK OUT IN BROOKLYN

Posted on November 19, 2009 | 1 comment

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Mick, Michael, and Tina. Rock is Art! Art is Rock! Catch this new exhibit “Who shot Rock” at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. The debate of if rock photography is really art, will now be put to rest. With museums of this level putting up a show as such, we now know that rock photography will live forever.

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SPLURGE GALORE- Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask by Fresh

Posted on November 17, 2009 | Leave a comment

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This mask is like no other. First of all it is not made of CLAY! I can’t stand the messy clay masks which stain and get all over the place. This mask is a white smooth slightly textured substance that smells like a dream. This instant mask feels soooo good and smells soooo good. After you use this, your face will feel like it is brand new. We all need some of that. Splurge on this wonderful product. Not everything is build out of clay!

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STAM BY ME

Posted on November 15, 2009 | Leave a comment

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Once in awhile I need to move away from our obsession with celebrities. My latest fix is a model on the rise, Jessica Stam. She is hot, beautiful and her name is catchy. Easy to remember and not one of the names with 10 letters in it. You will start seeing her everywhere. 10 years from now she will probably be on the big screen. So Jessica, stay with me!

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Who Are You? Nick Brandt

Posted on November 12, 2009 | Leave a comment

nick-brandt-41This wonderful photographer makes nature look so clean and neat. His gorgeous photos of animals are calm, and cool. Since I am a lover of lions, tigers, and bears, oh my, I ran to the exhibit “A Shadow Falls” at the Staley- Wise Gallery in New York. This is the 2nd show of his complete works. Don’t miss it. He also has 2 wonderful coffee tables. Let Nick’s kingdom become yours!

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Scary Monsters and Super Freaks

Posted on November 10, 2009 | 1 comment

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Spike Jonze, not Spike Lee. Get it right! I cannot wait for this movie to come out. I’m running to see it at a IMAX theater. “Where the Wild Things Are” was a children’s book and now is becoming larger than life on the big screen. The wild things in this movie look supernatural. Fantasy freaks. I have not been so excited for a movie in a long time. The creativity from this film is overflowing. I may have to buy the original book to compare. Sounds like fun to me.

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Music Mania/Blast from the Past: Peter Frampton

Posted on November 8, 2009 | Leave a comment

0288228348a09531520a4110.LWah….Wah, wah, wah wah, waaah. Show me the way back to this classic CD. Download the album or just your favorite cuts. This “double” album came on the scene in the 70’s. His sound was so different for the time. The girls went crazy, and boy could he play guitar. You will feel good. Get into the groove.

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CAT SCRATCH FEVER -Lanvin

Posted on November 5, 2009 | Leave a comment

kristen-mcmenamy-lanvin-fall09Halloween is coming and Lanvin has black on it’s mind. This fall campaign is so strong. Need I say more. Eye Candy. Cat Woman. Haunted Haute Couture!

Spike it up for this Halloween Season.

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