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Hilary resume is as follows: she's had a show on Disney - "Lizzie McGuire", she's worked on more than twenty films, released seven studio albums (wrote a few songs as well), has a seven episode contract on the show "Gossip Girls", a modeling contract with IMG Models, two very popular clothing lines "Stuff by Hilary Duff" and "Femme for DKNY Jeans", has a celebrity doll with Playmates Toys and a barbie doll with Mattel, and has created perfumes for the Elizabeth Arden company called "With Love... Hilary Duff" and "Wrapped With Love" in just eight years - very impressive.
Not only is Hilary Duff a successful entrepreneur but she has used her fame to bring attention to her favorite charities like: Kids with a Cause and USA Harvest. In July 2009, Duff was named as a Youth Ambassador to the children of the Colombian capital, Bogota. As a Youth Ambassador, she will spend five days in the country, distributing backpacks filled with food to needy children.
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My "Middle-Class Millionaire" Personality Profile
0 Comments posted by: CDNY on: 10/17/09 at 11:27 PMMiddle Class Millionaire
Function: noun
: a person whose wealth is estimated at over $1 million but under $10 million (including their primary residence).
Gambler
(6% of the population)
"I love the excitement of taking chances." ✔
You relish the process of business and making money. ✔
You are very knowledgeable and very involved in your business and success. ✔
You're extremely risk tolerant. ✔
Gamblers live for the excitement of business, of investing and of everything else they do. They feel most alive when they're taking risks. They love the thrill of the big win. You feel like your work is also your hobby and your life. You're passionate about your success. You're very knowledgeable but are you astute? Do you think you will come out ahead with all these risks you're taking? Do you think you can repeatedly beat the odds? You like to talk to people about your interests and like to find people who are as involved in their passions as you are in yours. You crave excitement and this includes working with other exciting people. You also like things that are "state-of-the-art." and you like to work on the "big picture."
I visited the Sotheby's website and looked at their gorgeous properties for sale. Here are my top three picks!:
1. Oldfield Farm in Greenwich, CT
PRICE: $39,500,000
33 rooms
8 bedrooms
12 full baths
6 half baths
Interior: 20,000 sq. ft. (approx.)
Acreage: 18.39 acres (approx.)
As soon as I saw that it was an Equestrian home I was sold! The home is basically perfect with it's arches, marble, gardens and complete privacy.
2. Beaux-Arts Townhouse, Upper East Side
PRICE: $16,500,000
tax (annual): $55,526
11 rooms
4 bedrooms
8 full baths
Interior: 6,901 sq. ft. (approx.)
I love this home just as much as the first although they're two distinctively different properties. This is the one I want to move into next week!!, the other one I would buy in say ... four years.
3. Stone Hill in Greenwich CT
PRICE: $21,995,000
7 bedrooms
9 full baths
3 half baths
Interior: 20,000 sq. ft. (approx.)
Acreage: 4 acres (approx.)
By the looks of this home you can tell no ordinary Joe designed it - in fact, this home belongs to Tommy Hilfiger. It's fashion forward and fabulous in every sense of the word. This house has 8 Fireplaces, Fitness Room, 4 Garage Bays, Granite/Stone Countertops, Hardwood Flooring, Home Theatre, Library, Security System, Spa / Hot Tub, Wine Cellar / Grotto, Bonus Room, Guest Suite, Hi-Speed Internet, Privacy, Gardens, Inground Pool, Tennis Court and more.
I hope you enjoyed my long, informative blog ;)
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Swedish-French model Filippa Hamilton said that she was fired from Ralph Lauren because she was too big for their sample sizes. Hamilton who is 23 years old, a size 4 or 6 (not sure), 5'10, and 120 pounds never wanted to go public with her complaint but after seeing her image in a Japan mall, like most, she was not happy. The photo shows Hamilton with a tiny waist and her head is bigger than her hips. Hamilton who has worked for RL for eight years said her agent received a letter in April. It read: "We're terminating your services because you don't fit into the sample clothes that you need to wear." A RL spokesperson insists that her termination "was a result of her inability to meet the obligations under her contract with us." Hamilton said she was always on time and very loyal (obviously or they wouldn't have kept her for 8 years!).
In my opinion there is nothing wrong with skinny models as long as they don't look sick. As for Photoshop, it's a great tool but it can be overused and abused. In this case I don't think there will be any damage on her end but RL should wise up after this. I think this story will boost her career. We would definitely book her for Cherrylips Designs because she's gorgeous and opinionated. Yes!
On the Today show Hamilton said "It's not a good example when you see this picture, every young woman is going to look at it and think that it is normal to look like that. It’s not,”. "I saw my face on this super-extremely skinny girl, which is not me. It makes me sad. It makes me think that Ralph Lauren wants to have this kind of image. It's an American brand ... and it's not healthy, and it's not right."
I would've posted "the picture" but I'm not trying to cause more drama. In a statement, the RL company said: "We have learned that we are responsible for the poor imaging and retouching that resulted in a very distorted image of a woman’s body." I can accept that apology if that is an apology. xoCD
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Alicia Keys looks really nice in this black sequin Dolce & Gabbana dress. Did anyone else notice the legs?
I love this red bubble-skirt dress on Beyoncé but the hair is sweated out. I rather see her with her hair pulled back.
I love everything about this (reminds me of Selena's style), Jenny Lo is a pro when it comes to being red carpet sexy. My only thing is the makeup - the artist used the wrong colors. I get the impression that she is either high or being abused by Anthony (not good) she shouldn't appear to be sad if she's not.
This look is so mature and shows just enough skin. This was Taylor's night and she's also the best dressed.
The Bad...
Even though I don't want to focus too much on this fool, you have to admit Kanye's new pet snake looks really great around his arm on the carpet!
This would be great minus the early 1900s hat and feather neck brace. This would work much better with Gothic costume jewelry.
This is ridiculous and yeah it got her attention but little kids won't be imitating this look any time soon.
I won't even say what I think about this headpiece just know that I jumped out of my seat when I saw it smfh...my Mother and I were very disturbed.
Haven't we seen this look on Katy a million times already man change it up.
The Twins?...
P!nk did wear this dress better (of course), Shakira's knee high boots are unflattering for her curvy figure and make her look stumpy.
Whenever MTV announces that the Video Music Awards (VMA's) are coming on everybody gets so hyped up to see it because they want to see what their favorite stars are going to wear and they want to see the performances. In recent years it's been less than stellar. We've seen tons of bad performances, unamusing hosts and have been bored to no end.
The last good show I can remember seeing was in 2003 "the kiss" aka the moment when Madonna performed with Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears and they shared a kiss. Many people thought that was the passing of the torch but really Britney could never fill Madonna's shoes and Christina is on her own completely separate path more like that of Celine Dion, Cher, and Mariah Carey. In 2003 Chris Rock hosted the show as well and he is one of the funniest men alive so it pretty good.
This years show opened up with Madonna talking about her childhood in contrast with Michael Jackson's; meeting Michael for the first time, getting to know his softer side, she admitted that when he was accused of child molestation everyone avoided him and even acknowledged that she had felt like "she had abandoned him" when he died. Her whole speech was really heartfelt and almost tear jerking.
When Madonna exited a whole bunch of dancers came out and there was this one kid (that had the nerve to be in the front) came out and fucked up the moves. Anyways so they performed Thriller, Bad and Beat It. Janet Jackson came out and performed "Scream" while dancing in front of a screen with the music video projected in the back. She's a very talented performer, she's stunning and it is so refreshing to see that type of energy again.
After that Katy Perry (who I can't stand) and Joe Perry performed "We Will Rock You" and Russell "corny ass" Brand came out. If you work at MTV and your reading this whatever you do don't let Russell come back please I'm begging you!! And, what really pissed me off was that they kept showing Tracy Morgan (the funniest guy ever) doing skits with Eminem. Why didn't Tracy host? He would've been a millions times better and MTV would've gotten their money's worth.
Taylor Swift took home the Best Female Video award and was interrupted by Kanye West who took to the stage. Kanye West took the mic from Swift and said that he was happy for her, but Beyoncé had "one of the best videos of all time". For the rest of the night, every time West's name was mentioned, the audience booed.
Later on when Beyoncé won the award for Best Video of the Year for "Single Ladies," she called Taylor up on stage to "have her moment." I was so proud of Beyoncé it was a very sweet and classy thing to do - that's a Virgo for you.
Lady Gaga performed her song "Paparazzi" to a set similar to the video and I'm not sure if she sang live. If you've never seen the video for the song you would have been confused by it all since the transitions were messy. I think that she needs to tone down the costumes. How are people ever going to take her seriously? Her outrageous behavior as well overshadows her Music. I think there are other ways to get attention other than by putting a dead cat on your head and calling it "high fashion" all in all it's weird and really stupid.
Taylor Swift performed her award winning hit "You belong to Me" in the subway car full of teeny boppers and sung on top of a cab in front of Radio City Music Hall. I thought her performance was good and I don't see her as a Country artist her music is very much Pop.
P!nk had fun of high trapeze while singing "Sober" it was definitely a highlight of the night. Jay-Z and Alicia Keys closed the night with "Empire State of Mind" and everything else was dumb. Can you imagine watching a show like this with your parents and then they say to you "when is the shit going to be over?" or "all these white artist are garbage" or "call me when someone who can sing comes on". The only thing my mom even liked was when Green Day and Janet performed LMAO.
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For the girls out there who can afford to pay up to $1,000 for shoes I present to you: Valentino. A couple of months ago I was traveling in Manhattan with my friend and we walked pass the Valentino store and these little darlings caught my eye! I really love the visual merchandising as well, it makes a big difference. Certain pieces from the collection were chosen to be put in the window in decorated display cases.
Satin diamanté bow pumps
Price: $995
I was like a kid in a candy store. I stood outside for a few minutes in awe and was later revived by a young Asian woman who said "Aren't they amazing! The other day I saw them and I was like how beautiful is that." The shoes had the whole package: diamonds, a bow, high heels, and black satin - the perfect mix of elegance. But, I knew that these shoes were unique in that I could wear them with a evening dress or skinny jeans. So I was so tempted to go in the boutique and purchase them but my conscious told me to save my $995 rats!.
Couture patent leather pumps
Price: $745
As I stepped down a little further I came across these scarlet patent leather pumps with a bow embellishment on the toe. I believe Beyoncé was wearing these shoes in the movie "Obsessed". The scene shows Idris Elba (Beyoncé Husband) dropping off their son at their home and he tells her it's his birthday and he asks her if they can go out. She agrees to go to dinner with him, she puts on a sexy black dress and these Valentino shoes.... - Read More!
Colombian cross-over songstress, Shakira, did a photo shoot for Vanity Fair's October 2009 issue in Haute Couture pieces. Photographed by Michael Roberts at the Théâtre Déjazet, in Paris, Shakira is dressed in Gaultier, Chanel and Dior. Shakira's new song "She Wolf" has a nice Electro-Pop/Bee Gees feel to it and the video has pulled from great videos like Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and Beyonce's "Single Ladies". I usually turn my i-pod up really loud and listen to the Spanish version "La Loba" first because the vocals are more sensual, then I play the more upbeat, English version afterward.
Deputy Editor, Bruce Handy, spoke to Shakira via phone about the "She Wolf" album and it's said to be a mix of the music genres: Disco, Electro-Pop, Indian, Middle Eastern, Dancehall, and Colombian. Shakira has always transformed her look from album to album and she's traded her inherited ringlets for Bridget Bardot hair and I have a feeling she's going to wear more designer labels on the red carpet instead of her casual clothes.
Shakira is one of the most beautiful people to me, she's just got the total package. I must meet her...I've been listening to her music since the beginning, "Pies Descalzos" she really taught me how to say a lot of things in Spanish :) When she goes on tour I will get the tickets to her show. The only musicians I will pay to see is Shakira, Madonna, The Beatles and Michael...and some other people. I'm really picky with the vocals, the lighting, the dancing, and the live band etc. Everything has to be on point!
Shakira has one of the most recognizable voices "the goat", she writes great songs, dances her butt off and helps make change in the world. Shakira makes the perfect role model and is a great example of CDNY girl: Beautiful, Empowered, Self-Aware, Charming, Independent, Worldly, and Sexy! I can definitely see Shakira around for another ten years can you?
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My girl Jennifer Lopez is on the cover of the September 2009, 15-year anniversary edition of InStyle Magazine. I've been waiting for this for a while because Jennifer has been doing the whole Latin music thing and she's definitely not in the spotlight as much which is probably a relief for her! And, you know whenever her and Marc go out it's like mass hysteria so the public wants to see her shine again.
Jennifer did an interview for InStyle as well. She talks about turning 40 (who knew?), life as a mother and being married to Marc Anthony. Check out the highlights below!
5 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT J.LO:
1) I don't want everything to be white.There was this rumor that I needed white flowers and white linens wherever I went: 'Everything has to be white or she won’t go in the room!' That's not true.
2) I am terrible with computers. I never go near one; I don't like them. I barely know how to log on, so I'm never online.
3) I like the quiet, but I don't like the dark. We have everything on dimmers so I kind of trick myself into the darkness. Marc always turns off the lights after he comes to bed. I'm usually sleeping—or he waits till I fall asleep and then turns them off.
4) I love to read books about relationships. I am constantly trying to figure that out. It's the never-ending question—what is the key to love?
5) Barbra Streisand is my absolute idol. I love what she does. She's a singer an actress, she went into directing—she does it all. I sang Streisand's 'My Man' to Marc at his 40th birthday party. It was a perfect song to sing to him. I even made him a recording so he could play it in the car.
ON BEING A MOTHER:
It totally changes your perspective on everything. There’s nothing as huge as giving birth to another human being and having to be responsible for another life. There’s you before kids, and there’s you after kids – and they’re not the same as you.
ON HER PRIORITIES IN LIFE:
You don’t come first anymore. There’s somebody else you care more about than yourself.
ON MAINTAINING A HEALTHY MARRIAGE:
I’m still figuring it out as I go along. How do two totally different people come together and make one life and say they’ll do it forever and ever? I mean, I’ve tried it. This is my third time. I don’t even think I tried in my other marriages, which was immature and not knowing better. It’s been a lot of hard experiences and a lot of ups and downs and a lot of mistakes. I believe in life you learn through experience. I’m old enough to know now that relationships take work. That it’s not an easy thing.
ON HOW SHE VIEWS PROJECTS DIFFERENTLY NOW:
It used to be about deadlines. I felt like I couldn’t say no. I was on that hamster wheel. But now I’m at a point in my life when I just don’t feel the need to put out anything unless I totally, absolutely feel it says what I want to say.
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Today I woke-up around 4am, which is now the norm for me since I've been jogging in the mornings. Now I actually enjoy waking up early and exercising. I never thought I would be that person but I do believe that when one door closes another opens. This is the next chapter of my life and I'm loving it so far.
So anyways, "my friend in my head" Spike Lee threw a party for Michael Jackson in Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park. I did miss the festivities which I'm a little bummed about because I love any and everything Spike, but I know there will be more parties in the future to celebrate MJ so I'll just keep giving you the scoop.
DJ Spinna played all the hits from the Jackson family, and Brooklyn borough president Marty Markowitz is set to declare Aug. 29 "Michael Jackson Day.", which is fantastic since this is where it all started [New York] for him. Now all MJ needs is a street named after him and it's all good. The party was basically a "Brooklyn style block party". Spike being Spike said “It’s going to just be how we do it, Brooklyn style, I’ll leave it at that. It’s going to be a joyous, festive, celebratory party.” I must tell you guys that I'm not a big fan of Brooklyn. Yes! I'm very much a Queens/Manhattan girl but I would go to Brooklyn for Spike so Mazel tov lol.
Some of the guests were DJ Mark Ronson, Q-Tip, and Reverend Al Sharpton and an estimated 10,000 New Yorkers came out to celebrate what would have been Michael Jackson’s 51st birthday. Even through the rain people made the best of the moment and posed for pics in their Jackson-esque outfits.
“At the end, we’ll all sing Happy Birthday to Michael,” Lee says. “We’re going to make sure he hears us, too. All over the world, people are going to be celebrating his birthday. But he’s going to hear Brooklyn; Brooklyn is going to be in the house. Deep.”
Moving on, I really must say that my Mom is one of the luckiest people on Earth. She shares her birthday with Michael Jackson, how fun is that?, both of them born on August 29, 1958. The only differences I know that are between them is their sex (obvious), their birth places: Michael was born in Gary, Indiana and my Mom was born in New York, and they also spend their money differently. Michael has reportedly squandered his money on precious antiques/collectibles which has caused him great debt; my Mom has no debt and even if she had his income she wouldn't waste it on such items, she rather pay off her mortgage and renovate our house.
The similarities between them are undeniable. They are both consider the rocks of their family, they are loved by all and have large circle of friends, their sensitive, wise, loving, spiritual, insecure at times and are obsessed with cleanliness. Regardless of the fact that my Mom shares MJ's birthday I already know she's the best Mom anybody could have and she is one of a kind. Happy Birthday Virgos!
all images belong to nydailynews, mtv, getty, and mjjpictures.com.
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Boobs, Boobs, Boobs, Boobs. Some women love them, others despise their total existence. I do love my big breasts but in recent months I've been feeling like I need a reduction so I can reduce that number on the scale. My mom told me once that one of my breast alone probably weighed about twenty pounds and that scared me so much. By the Height to Weight Chart, I am overweight but I actually only carry weight in my breasts and stomach. The big breasts I don't mind but the "PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) stomach" is quite annoying.
That's another thing too, every female of color I've seen or know has that damn pouch - slim everywhere else but is hiding a belly or a gut. I think that it's kind of genius in a way because it puts men in check. They think that we are suppose to look like the video models: big ass, big thighs...breasts and a tiny ass waist but that isn't reality. It is obtainable, hint: Beyonce, J.Lo but it takes really hard work to keep those figures.
So that's my little bit on boobs. I know I haven't written in a minute but the heat has got me so tired and so has hustling wow.
OK have you seen Mariah Carey's new video "Obsessed"? It's a good video but of course I have to address some things. First off, when was the last time Mariah made a song that was timeless? She's released so much material but I barely remember any of it! The last great album she released was "Rainbow" from 1999. The album "The Emancipation of Mimi" had a few hits on it as well but I feel like she's JUST trying to stay afloat at this point. I really don't think it's time for her to retire but she's needs to streamline her music career. In my opinion, her performances are lackluster and her lyrics are now ordinary. Second, no offense to Eminem I love you, your amazing but do you really think that Mariah would openly admit to being with you? If you know, like I know - Mariah's has had her down-to-earth moments but overall a woman of her stature will lie all the way to the her grave in order to protect her image! If I was Mariah I would lie about it too, it's not like we're talking about Denzel here - it's Eminen, so kill the beef already.... - Read More!
