Real Housewives of the OC



Alexis as she models her new Alexis Cotour
Collection... Fabulous!



 The Beauties of the OC

The Bitches of the OC were in rare form last evening. Sunday nights have become a guilty pleasure after 10PM. Last night was Alexis's debut of her Alexis Couture dress line. To say it mildly her line was a bit of a disappointment. Outside of maybe one or two decent frocks the remainder of the line lacked creativity, definitely lacked versatility and came across more as a stripper line then a couture one. Meanwhile the main attraction of her dress premier was the Gretchen's caddy display of doubt when the news broke that "icky Vikki" was in the hospital with anal hemorrhaging.


Gretchen claimed Vikki was having stomach and apparent rectal issues for months prior to her hospital trip and wondered why today ( the debut of Alexis Couture ) of all days at "2pm" she would choose to now "do something about it." Whether or not Vikki was being mellow dramatic to gain the attention of her fellow housewives or not the real issues with Vikki were far more entertaining then her hospital visit. Vikki used the evening to confess that her and her hubby were living separate lives and lacked any intimacy for the passed 2 years. "I need to be touched" she exclaimed with tear welling up in her eyes. Apparently her and her hubby have been playing nice in front of others for years and she was ready to put that issue to bed(so to speak).

Jeana made a small but needed cameo to come to Simon's defence and try to convince his ex to drop the police charges against him. She is still vowing his actions need to be reprimanded but hurts badly for him and just wants him to move on with his life and be happy. Um Yeah and we all believe that.


All in all the show left a little to be desired last evening. But have no fear no doubt the future episodes will be packed with kitty cat fights and buffets of long awaited brawls with the girls of the OC. We'll still tune in next week to watch the drama unfold, if not for anything else but to laugh it up at (good little catholic girl) Alexis who still has no idea she named her new dress line after a real housewife/ porn star. Oh yeah that never gets old.

The Real Housewives Of New Jersey



New comer Kathy claims
shes the "peace maker"
Do you agree?

 Ok so this week the kitty cats came back out to play! The housewives of Jersey outdid themselves this week! They were in rare form and seriously showed their Jersey this week!

As you all know I hate reality TV but I do not know what it is about these ladies that I just love!


The Fabulous girls of Jersey
Theresa,Caroline,Jaqueline



I cannot say that I miss Daniel and all her drama...however I do miss the fun friction between her and the other housewives! The back stabbing,hate mails sent and my personal favorite the mob references throughout the show!! HA..larious!!! Seriously you cant write this stuff any better! This week Theresa's sister in law joined the cast. Can I just say HELLO TROUBLEMAKER!! First of all is it me or does she say "Jesus" (and biblically means it) every five minutes? Are we supposed to believe this housewife is a good God baring girl? Are we supposed to believe she only wants peace for her husband and his sister? Um yeah not so much! She blames Theresa's husband Joe for the relationship issues between her husband and Theresa and her husband and her and her husband and his father. Are you getting the picture here? am I the only one who sees the operative word here is her husband. Hes a real Italian mans man full equipped with a huge ego, slicked back hair,tan toned and a BIG anger management issue. Its going to be a good season I can feel it! She is caddy caddy caddy..MEOW!!! But comes across with the sweet as pie (What did I do wrong?) tone in her voice! All the while plotting the fights amongst the family members she doesn't like Theresa,Theresa,Theresa! She came out smelling like a rose this week after she triggered her alcohol infested husband(also Joe) to lash out at his sister ( Theresa) ( big surprise there)! Anyway the 90 minute premier ended on a high note when Joe (our new kitty cats husband) and Joe ( Theresa's husband) brawled on the floor during a child's christening party and it was FABULOUS!!! Class at its most high!! ..Go Jersey Wives Go! ..they are some classy kitties!.Cant wait to tune in next week. Sunday nights are beginning to become very entertaining!!

Family quarrels, kitty cats and even a SNOOKIE on the Housewives of Jersey

"Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive!" Monday nights "real Housewives of New Jersey did not disappoint. Drama surrounded the lovely Melissa as she stuck to her super-fabricated story last evening that Theresa had started the argument and family feud between her and her brother. Melissa vowing she wants "no more yelling and screaming" and wants nothing more then everyone to just get along continued to tell "her side" of the (babies christening turned boxing match) story exclaiming her husband was only jumping to his defence and Theresa should have known better then to speak to him after he'd had a few cocktails. She claimed he just couldn't listen to one more word of her"fakeness" and apparently that Theresa should have seen the warning signs.


Meanwhile Kathy trying desperately to play amends maker quickly jumped to Melissa and Joe (her husbands) defense asking Theresa if she could take her away for just a moment and speak with her during the Posh fashion show. She asked her why she hasn't contacted her brother and mainly placed the blame of the christening drama on Theresa. She Quickly cornered Theresa and threw accusations of Theresa being a negligent mother. But our hot headed Theresa responded swiftly throwing up her hand in Kathy's face and exclaimed "Don't go there Kath" then seconds later shouts"I'm done with you Kath, DONE DONE DONE." Of course an entourage of gossip eager ladies formed around them and the Brownstone hosted Posh fashion show almost turned into the feisty playground of kitty cat antics it did last season loaded with Daniel drama. Fortunately for the ladies (but unfortunately for the viewers) sweet motherly matriarch Caroline rushed in to rescue the reputation of Brownstone and denied anyone the right to fight in her family owned club. She said she didn't care if they duked it out in their own homes but exclaimed to all "Not in Here." The night ended gracefully and all went their separate ways. (Boo Hoo )


On a different note it was Halloween in Jersey and "dress to impress" was undoubtedly the theme. Melissa Vaselined herself into a fitting one-piece kitty-cat pleather number (big surprise there) while her husband Joe thrilled ladies everywhere by decking himself out in a leopard mini dress full out with patent leather pumps and topped off with a big bump-it Snookie wig. HA... LARIOUS! The couple then partied with every ones favorite trouble maker Kim G who stuck to her reputation and stirred the Teresa/Melissa trouble pot by making quick friends with Melissa out of her mutual spite-filled feelings for Theresa. As if partying on Halloween with Joe and Melissa wasn't bad enough Kim G decided to sit with Melissa and her "posse" during the Posh fashion show and actually made snide remarks and child-like funny faces while Theresa was walking the cat-walk. This woman may not be a casted member of the Jersey Housewives but no doubt her nasty willingness to stir up drama gets her an honorable mention.

5 Easy Ways to Spruce Up Your Livingroom Without Breaking the Bank

So, you're throwing a fabulous party. The most important people have RSVP ed and yes they are coming. You've spent months getting the best foods, wine, drinks, decorations, and entertainment money can buy. However you've managed to max the credit cards purchasing the latest and greatest must haves for your amazing mixer but suddenly realized your living room is an epic embarrassment. Yikes! Didn't plan on that happening did ya? RELAX! No need to panic. Here are 5 easy Ways to Spruce Up Your Living room Without Breaking the Bank.


1. FLEE MARKET MADNESS


Believe it or not the local flee market can and will save your decorum and can change your living room from drab to fab. The beauty of a flee market is the fact that the sellers and you have something very important in common. They have items priced cheaply to sell and you have very little money to purchase. Flee markets are filled with antique treasures, shabby chic nic nacs and ornate items that simply need a little TLC and a nice home to display them. Lucky for you most items in a flee market are relatively inexpensive and 99% of the time the dealer is more then happy to barter down the price so to not have to lug the item home. Choose a few fabulous items that will spruce up your living room in no time. Be careful not to purchase anything that will require to much "fixing up" time. Restorations can run you as much if not more then new items will. With a little patient picking and a lot of love and attention your new additions will ad a flair of fashion and flavor to your living room leaving your guests gasping at the beauty of your home. Happy Hunting!


2. CLUTTER IS NEVER CHIC


There is nothing your family members love more then coming to your home and viewing pictures displayed of your children. This is Johnny in the sandbox, and in the pool, and in the rain, and building a snowman, and hugging Uncle Pete..etc etc etc. Really Cute and fun for the family, but for your super fabulous friends...UM, not so much. Pictures of your family have a time and a place where they are warm and welcomed however not at your amazing mixer. Remove all but 1 or 2 of the pictures of little Johnny. As for the ones that remain think about purchasing 1 or 2 antique or antique-looking photo frames to display for your guests. Try to find frames that compliment your decor and always remember the rule that less is more. Get rid of any clutter you might have. Also as a rule along with the sweet and treasured pictures of little Johnny you may want to put away any of the "special gifts" that little Johnny may have created for you at school as well. While they are near and dear to our hearts we still do not need to put them on display for our very chic guests to view.


3. SLIP COVERS CAN SAVE THE DAY


Undoubtedly it would be ideal if every time we had a new party we could whip put the checkbook and purchase the latest and greatest in fashioned furniture. However, unfortunately you and I live in the real world and most of us don't exactly have new furnishings in our budgets this month ( or next month or for the next year for that matter). So what do you do when your furniture has the reminisce of the grape juice Johnny spilled on it last year or a hole or two in the side from Johnny jumping and playing on it? I'll tell you what you do...you improvise. You take a little stroll down to the local fabric store and you purchase elegant simple solid color slip covers to go over your furniture. Vwala! Problem Solved! They will look elegant and new and no one will know except you. (and me of course) But certainly not your guests and that's all that matters.


4. BORROW FROM THE BEDROOM


Ok so you've got your new slip covers, your amazing antique items purchased from the flee market, you've put Johnnies pictures and "special gifts" in a "special" place for safe keeping but now you've realized your living room is looking especially barren and empty. Your out of money, your husband will definitely divorce you this time if you get yet another credit card but you really need a little more bling in your bland living room for this party. No problem, borrow for the bedroom or the other rooms in the house. You are a fashionable vixen. You have posh pieces everywhere in the house. Since your delightful guests come equipped with manners, they will not be spending any time in the other rooms of your home. No need to panic; borrow those fabulous picture perfect pieces from other rooms to decorate and liven up your living room.


5. THE DESPERATE BUT SOMETIMES NEEDED PLEAD FOR HELP


We all have them. Though we do not fully admit or speak of it. We do have one or two of them. Oh yes I am speaking of the friends with benefits we all know and love. NO not THAT kind of benefits...get your mind out of the gutter. I'm talking about those fabulous friends whose houses are more like castles, villas and picture perfect pages of the images in "Perfect Home" magazines. Yes it is slightly degrading, Yes you have to grovel a tad and get out your... "flattery will get you everywhere manual." But, ladies in the end with the help of that sophisticated, superwoman and her endless buffet of good taste you may just wind up borrowing the most perfect of posh pieces for your party that are sure to impress and wow even the most finicky of guests. So swallow a little pride, eat a little crow and don't be afraid to ask for a bitty bit of help along the way. Then you, yes you, may end up throwing the shin-dig of the century.

ADVICE FOR AMY

AMYS QUESTION:

I am in my 3rd years of college. My boyfriend and I have been dating for 6 months now. We have a great time together and we get along really well. Lately though, he has been getting really mad at me when I want to hang out with my friends. He says I spend to much time with them and he feel excluded. We go out at least 2 times a week and we see each other everyday because we go to the same school. I like him a lot and really don't want to lose him. What should I do?

RESPONSE TO AMY:

College is one of the most exciting times of your life. After college the "real world" takes charge and the fun times are put on a back burner for a while. As a junior I imagine you are buried in books and up to your ears in work. Blowing off some steam and letting loose with your gal pals should be a welcoming release from the perpetual pressures of turn papers and rigorous research. The close mates you make in college tend to stick around even after you graduate and soon become life-long chums. If your boyfriend is irritated by them after only 6 months you can count on his irritation growing even more as time moves on. Having a great guy who you get along well with certainly ads a little skip to your giddy-up and boosts the self confidence. But, if he's always on your case about the fun times you want to share with your friends he may not be the "great guy" you think he is.


You should bring the matter to his attention and let him know his issues with your "time management" are in fact just that ..his issues. You spend your days working hard trying to earn your education. You have given him at the very least 2 nights during the week and make it a point to see him daily. At this point there really isn't any more you can offer up. He may just surprise you, apologize for his immature insecurities and beg you to forget he said anything at all. However, if he continues to critisize you and this arrangement isn't working for him then perhaps you two crazy kids just aren't the perfectly paired couple you thought you were. Trust me sweety this guy isn't the chosen massiah of men. There are plenty of "tools" in the shed and the sharpest ones don't sweat the nuts and bolts. Good Luck Amy.

ADVICE FOR AMY

AMYS QUESTION:

I am in my 3rd years of college. My boyfriend and I have been dating for 6 months now. We have a great time together and we get along really well. Lately though, he has been getting really mad at me when I want to hang out with my friends. He says I spend to much time with them and he feel excluded. We go out at least 2 times a week and we see each other everyday because we go to the same school. I like him a lot and really don't want to lose him. What should I do?

RESPONSE TO AMY:

College is one of the most exciting times of your life. After college the "real world" takes charge and the fun times are put on a back burner for a while. As a junior I imagine you are buried in books and up to your ears in work. Blowing off some steam and letting loose with your gal pals should be a welcoming release from the perpetual pressures of turn papers and rigorous research. The close mates you make in college tend to stick around even after you graduate and soon become life-long chums. If your boyfriend is irritated by them after only 6 months you can count on his irritation growing even more as time moves on. Having a great guy who you get along well with certainly ads a little skip to your giddy-up and boosts the self confidence. But, if he's always on your case about the fun times you want to share with your friends he may not be the "great guy" you think he is.


You should bring the matter to his attention and let him know his issues with your "time management" are in fact just that ..his issues. You spend your days working hard trying to earn your education. You have given him at the very least 2 nights during the week and make it a point to see him daily. At this point there really isn't any more you can offer up. He may just surprise you, apologize for his immature insecurities and beg you to forget he said anything at all. However, if he continues to critisize you and this arrangement isn't working for him then perhaps you two crazy kids just aren't the perfectly paired couple you thought you were. Trust me sweety this guy isn't the chosen massiah of men. There are plenty of "tools" in the shed and the sharpest ones don't sweat the nuts and bolts. Good Luck Amy.

Family quarrels, kitty cats and even a SNOOKIE on the Housewives of Jersey

"Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to decieve!" Monday nights "real Housewives of New Jersey did not disapoint. Drama surrounded the lovely Melissa as she stuck to her super-fabricated story last evening that Theresa had started the argument and family fued between her and her brother. Melissa vowing she wants "no more yelling and screaming" and wants nothing more then everyone to just get along continued to tell "her side" of the (babies christening turned boxing match) story exclaiming her husband was only jumping to his defence and Theresa should have known better then to speak to him after he'd had a few cocktails. She claimed he just couldnt listen to one more word of her"fakeness" and appartently that Theresa should have seen the warning signs.


Meanwhile Kathy trying desperately to play amends maker quickly jumped to Melissa and Joe (her husbands) defense asking Theresa if she could take her away for just a moment and speak with her during the Posh fashion show. She asked her why she hasn't contacted her brother and mainly placed the blame of the christening drama on Theresa. She Quickly cornered Theresa and threw accusations of Theresa being a negligent mother. But our hot headed Theresa responded swiftly throwing up her hand in Kathys face and exclaimed "Don't go there Kath" then seconds later shouts"I'm done with you Kath, DONE DONE DONE." Of course an entourage of gossip eager ladies formed around them and the Brownstone hosted Posh fashion show almost turned into the fiesty playground of kitty cat antics it did last season loaded with Daniel drama. Fortunately for the ladies (but unfortunately for the viewers) sweet motherly matriarch Caroline rushed in to rescue the reputation of Brownstone and denied anyone the right to fight in her family owned club. She said she didn't care if they duked it out in thier own homes but exclaimed to all "Not in Here." The night ended gracefully and all went their seperate ways. (Boo Hoo )


On a different note it was Halloween in Jersey and "dress to impress" was undoubtably the theme. Melissa vasolined herself into a fitting one-piece kitty-cat pleather number (big surprise there) while her husband Joe thrilled ladies everywhere by decking himself out in a leapord mini dress full out with patent leather pumps and topped off with a big bump-it snookie wig. HA LARIOUS! The couple then partied with everyones favorite trouble maker Kim G who stuck to her reputation and stirred the Threresa/melissa trouble pot by making quick friends with Melissa out of her mutual spite-filled feelings for Theresa. As if partying on Halloween with Joe and melissa wasn't bad enough Kim G decided to sit with Melissa and her "posse" during the Posh fashion show and actually made snide remarks and child-like funny faces while Theresa was walking the cat-walk. This woman may not be a casted member of the Jersey Housewives but no doubt her nasty willingness to stir up drama gets her an honorable mention.

When Do You Know Your In Love?

When do you know that you are in love? If I had even just a nickle for everytime I was asked that one simple question I swear I'd be on a beach in Fiji throwing back fruity drinks with swivel sticks and bathing in my own money. I know it seems like a question that should have a difinitive answer but truthfully it just may possibly be the most difficult question to answer of all time.


The truth of the matter is love is a funny thing and at different stages of our lives it can hit us in a buffet of different ways. The word love has a specific meaning to almost everyone but the way we judge the word love isn't always as black and white as we'd like to believe it is.


For example: The head over heals teenager at the peak of his/her life just recently being introduced to the concept of love sees is far more clearly and definitively then say the conciencious 30 year old who's just finding his/her self and wants to make the right choices about love. For the teenager love is holding hands and pitter patting hearts and roses and flowers and sweetness and gardens. Its so easy to love when your young. You have little in the way of expectations and the slightest notice from the lover you are seeking can easily ignite a frensy of explosive exciting emotions. Love is so innocent at this age and to the beholder ( young and nieve) everything feels like love.


For the 30 year old love is still blissful but is slightly more reserved and definately comes with more expectations. the 30 year old is not only concentrating on bliss but worries about values, emotions, living arrangements, family, children and about a million other factors when falling in love. It is not as cut and dry as the teenage love and more then likely the 30 year old has felt what appeared to be love ( and then loss) many times before and so it becomes different. now.


No matter what age you are however, love will feel like happiness and every day feels like your birthday in the beginning. The new fresh love is the best kind. When even a simple walk in the park feels like you're riding on clouds and the larks and nightengales are singing only for you and your partner. This however fades after time unfortunately and what's left after that is usually how one can measure if it truly is love. Love is being comfortable. Love is being kind. Love is understanding, Love is never complicated its just love. You should never have to work annoyingly hard at love. ( although that is'nt to say there won't be difficult times ahead) Love means compromising even though you may not want to. It means taking chances for someone that you would seldom take for anyone else and trusting like you've never trusted before. Its letting your guard down and just allowing the "true you" to shine through. Its being able to say "I'm sorry" and mean it, even if you haven't done anything wrong.


How do you know when it is real love...I truly believe you can't put it into words. It's what you feel inside and it lasts beyond a lifetime.

Real Housewives of the OC

The Bitches of the OC were in rare form last evening. Sunday nights have become a guilty pleasure after 10PM. Last night was Alexis's debut of her Alexis Couture dress line. To say it mildly her line was a bit of a disappointment. Outside of maybe one or two decent frocks the remainder of the line lacked creativity, definitely lacked versatility and came across more as a stripper line then a couture one. Meanwhile the main attraction of her dress premier was the Gretchen's caddy display of doubt when the news broke that "icky Vikki" was in the hospital with anal hemorrhaging.

Gretchen claimed Vikki was having stomach and apparent rectal issues for months prior to her hospital trip and wondered why today ( the debut of Alexis Couture ) of all days at "2pm" she would choose to now "do something about it." Whether or not Vikki was being mellow dramatic to gain the attention of her fellow housewives or not the real issues with Vikki were far more entertaining then her hospital visit. Vikki used the evening to confess that her and her hubby were living separate lives and lacked any intimacy for the passed 2 years. "I need to be touched" she exclaimed with tear welling up in her eyes. Apparently her and her hubby have been playing nice in front of others for years and she was ready to put that issue to bed(so to speak).



Jeana made a small but needed cameo to come to Simon's defence and try to convince his ex to drop the police charges against him. She is still vowing his actions need to be reprimanded but hurts badly for him and just wants him to move on with his life and be happy. Um Yeah and we all believe that.




Alexis models her new dress line
"Alexis Cotour"



All in all the show left a little to be desired last evening. But have no fear no doubt the future episodes will be packed with kitty cat fights and buffets of long awaited brawls with the girls of the OC. We'll still tune in next week to watch the drama unfold, if not for anything else but to laugh it up at (good little catholic girl) Alexis who still has no idea she named her new dress line after a real housewife/ porn star. Oh yeah that never gets old.

5 Easy Ways to Get Him to Notice YOU

Why is it that when a girl is interested in a guy she suddenly starts to make rookie mistakes all over again? Women are understandably creatures of habit but honey....if it didn't work the first ten times chances are it isn't going to work this time either! Really, men are not all that complex but for some unknown reason when our hearts start to pitter pat our game tends to go flat. Wake up ladies its not rocket science. How many times does a man that you are completely NOT interested in suddenly become very interested in you? It happens all the time because around men you are not interested in you are confident, sassy, sexy and desirable.


So why do so many women become the exact opposite of that when they are around men they are interested in? Honestly I have no answer for you there but what I can tell you is 5 very easy ways to get him to notice and adore you!


1. Do NOT be timid and shy around him!!!


Men are not as sociable as we are. The last thing they want to do is to carry on a conversation with themselves. Be your lovable social self when you are talking to him. Do not think that just because you like him means that you have to wait for him to come talk to you. Go up to him say hello and take it from there. There are about a million things you can talk to him about you just have to do a little homework. Find out what he likes and then do a little research on it. For example if he plays basketball with his buddies one or two nights a week use that as your opening. "Hey I heard you talking about your game the other night. How did you do? Did you guys win? My brother is a big basket ball nut unfortunately for him he's not as good as he'd like to be." (ha ha...you both laugh) ..Now you have a dialect started. You do not have to ask him for his hand in marriage just to talk to him. Now he's noticed you and you didnt wait for him to come to you.


2. Compliment Him


There is nothing more exciting to a man then a woman who actually notices him. Find something that you like about him that day ( preferably shoes, wardrobe, hair) and tell him he looks good. Don't go overboard and make a fool of yourself. You do not want to come on to strong but a simple" hey I like that shirt on you..Its the perfect color for you" Works wonders... you will make him feel good and trust me he will be thinking about you and that compliment all day long.


3. make Eye Contact


At some point during the day let him catch you checking him out. This takes a little finess, after all you dont want to have a blatent staring contest with the man ( thats just creepy). However a little glare, a quick smile then look away. Its a simple tactic but it will get him to notice that you have noticed him. Try not to do this more then twice during the day after all overkill can make you seem like a stalker and we don't want that.


4. Chum it up with your co workers ( or classmates)


Depending on the setting use the people around you to get him to notice you. Have a laugh or two with the guy or girl that sits by him. Again this takes a touch of finess. Over kill can make you look silly. Strike up a conversation with your co workers and let him see just how sassy and interesting you are. If you share a joke with others and they find you fun and intriguing then he just might as well. Let him check you out through someone elses eyes. He will wonder what the fuss is all about and be asking about you in no time.


5. Dress to Impress


Don't just wear the same old same old daily. Fix your hair a little different and slap on a little lipstick. Buy a new outfit that shows off all of your beautiful attributes. Becareful not to dress to provocotively, after all you do not want to attract him for all the wrong reasons. However wear an outfit that makes you look like you, only better. Focus on a figure flattering style, a bright fresh color, ad super cute pumps, and a teeny wiggle in your giddy-up and you are bound to catch a glimps of him checking you out!