I'm Just Saying....

Laurent's B-day @ The LOFT

2009-03-07T14:47:00.000-08:00

It's our favorite Frenchmen's B-day tonight -- come out to the LOFT and wish him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=73509715459

Royal Hawaiian Gala

2009-03-07T13:06:00.000-08:00

Tonight is probably one of the biggest events Honolulu has seen in a while -- the Royal Hawaiian is having it's grand re-opening party. The Pink Palace really is a landmark in Waikiki and tonight will mark the beginning of it's second infamous journey.

Considering tickets are $350 per person, I will not be going, but I look forward to hearing about from friends that are attending.

To learn more, or if you have some extra cash lying around and want to attend, check out:
http://royalhawaiiangala.com/

UFC 96 Tonight!

2009-03-07T12:49:00.000-08:00

Tonight is UFC 96 -- Rampage Jackson vs. Keith Jardine -- and you KNOW Ryan and I will be watching the whole damn thing. Rooting for Jackson obviously -- if he wins, he is one step closer to getting his belt back (can you believe I am into this stuff?!)

Anyhow, we are going to The Shack Waikiki at 5pm (7pm PT) to watch the fights. It's a $5 cover, and there are tons of TVs and they even have good food -- meet us there!!

Sofa-Ridden

2009-03-07T00:20:00.000-08:00

After everything I promoted and raved about for tonight, I am parked on the sofa sneezing every 3 seconds. So, I am drinking wine, took a Tylenol Cold, and we just rented Tropic Thunder -- big night....

Keep America Meeting

2009-03-06T22:50:00.000-08:00

Anyone who knows me knows what I do for a living -- mainly because it typically consumes my entire life and no one ever gets to see me, or when they talk to me, I am always working. Well, this year has been very atypical for me -- I have no events, I am always home and I am actually in the office everyday.

For those of you that don't know me well, I am a Corporate Event Planner, which basically means that I plan big parties for Fortune 500 companies when they come to Hawaii. As we all know, the economy isn't doing so well, and my industry is suffering terribly. This industry has gotten a really bad reputation over the past few months, with AIG and Wells Fargo being in the news. We do understand that it seems really frivolous to send people away on these trips while we are in "these times" but we also don't think that America has not gotten the whole story, the "other side" of the story. So, before you bash this industry, please be informed first.

When these trips do not happen, it is not only hurting the employees who have earned it, it is also crippling the entire tourism industry, which is the FOURTH biggest industry in our nation. This effects hotels, restaurants, airlines, activity vendors -- the list goes on and on. It is not solely about companies going on vacation -- this trips help keep our economy afloat and keep thousands and thousands of people employed all over the world.

If you want to learn more, and you want to help us, PLEASE visit:
www.keepamericameeting.com

And if you agree and want to help, please sign the petition!

Jimmy Buffet

2009-03-06T22:47:00.000-08:00

I was lucky enough to be invited to grand opening of the new Margaritaville in Waikiki last week, with a private concert by Jimmy Buffet. He was accompanied for most of the night by Jake Shimabukuro, who is amazing by the way, which was a cool combo on the stage.

But check out this video, Jimmy called up Henry Kapono for "Margaritaville" -- very cool to say the least.

Also, check out the new venue next time you make it into Waikiki -- great new "touristy" spot with great food (surprisingly!).

Place I want to check out: The Counter

2009-03-06T17:00:00.000-08:00

Everyone on the island is talking about The Counter, the new burger joint at The Kahala Mall next to Whole Foods, and I must get there this weekend.

I guess the deal is that it is basically like "build your own burger" -- kinda like a salad bar. I don't know because I haven't been yet, but I will definitely report back after I go this weekend. What I DO know is this: the beef is Angus hormone-free, and there are 10 different cheeses, 29 toppings and 18 sauces to choose from, which equates to roughly 300,000 different possible combinations (once you add in all the different types of breads, and sizes/types of patties available). I am so there.

www.thecounterburger.com

Rejected

2009-03-06T16:52:00.000-08:00

My contact didn't come thru for me for the All-American Rejects show. Probably for the best -- I would have been the only person over 15 yrs old there.

Firebird Photography

2009-03-06T12:31:00.000-08:00

First Friday is upon us once again, so that means lots of cool shit going on downtown.

My friend (and co-worker) Cheyne, of Firebird Photography, is displaying his Vintage Fashion Photos at the LOFT tonight from 6-8pm.
www.myspace.com/loft808
www.firebirdphoto.com

Please come out and support our downtown community!

All-American Rejects @ Pipeline

2009-03-06T11:57:00.001-08:00

So, the Rejects are in town this weekend and I am really trying to go to the show tonight at Pipeline. Can we start by saying that in 6 years of living here, I have NEVER been to Pipeline Cafe. Is that possible?

There is actually a funny story about me and Rejects. Back in my NYC days, when I worked at the celebrity entertainment firm, my boss was "THE guy" for indie bands and for making all the grungy-garage bands famous (Interpol, Motion City Soundtrack, etc). Well, the All-American Rejects CD came into the office, and we played it on my little boom box like we did with all the CD's. All the girls in the office LOVED it, and needless to say, they got a record deal. Now, I am not claiming repsonsibility for their fame or anything, but I would like to think that maybe, just maybe, I had a little something to do with it?!

Anyhow, my good friend Kanani from Rhema Sound is working his magic and hopefully getting me 2 passes for tonight, sweeeet!

For those of you that want to go, tickets are $29 at the door -- 7-10pm at Pipeline Cafe -- Friday and Saturday night. Here is more info on the show and how to get tickets:
http://www.allamericanrejects.com/events/honolulu-hi

Subphonix

2009-03-06T00:15:00.000-08:00

Hey all -- Making a correction on the Subphonix post I had earlier.

Subphonix happens EVERY First Friday at Mercury Bar. On this particular First Friday, they are featuring Circuit & Wizard, from LA. Mercury Bar is located at 1154 Fort Street (that little dark alley between Beretania and Hotel, before you hit the Tattoo Shop and JJ's).

Thanks to Gin for the real info ;)

YAY Targe....

2009-03-05T23:43:00.000-08:00

No, I didn't for the "T" at the end of the word on the title. It's meant to sound fab or French or whatever you call it when you are trying to make an ordinary word sound more fabulous than it really is. We FINALLY got a Target (2 stores actually) in Hawaii and we are really, really, really, really, really, really excited about it.

You know what I love the most? I get their flyer in the mail today, and they are showing all the things on sale. And next to an ad for a bedside lamp, is a package of shredded cheese. And then next to an ad for light bulbs, is an ad for some handsoap. Like WTF? But this is why love Target, because they got everything! One-stop shop. And it's CHEAP!

So, needless to say, I will be hiking out to Kapolei to go to Target (for those of you don't live here -- if you live in town, you do NOT head out to the Windward side of the island. But I will be now.....).

Long live Targe!
(how do I get that little accent thing above the "e"?! )

I Stole Betsey!

2009-03-05T23:22:00.001-08:00

I just got these shoes last night, and I am SO EXCITED! They are listed online for $190.00, and I payed $16. Yes, that was not a typo -- I payed $16!!

They were at Macy's for $175, marked down to $105. Then they were 50% off of that, and then I had like a $30 gift certificate or something close to that.

Aren't they great?!

David Barton -- please come to Hawaii!!

2009-03-05T23:09:00.000-08:00

David Barton is not my friend that I am begging to come to visit me in Hawaii. I don't even know David Barton. David Barton doesn't know me. But I REALLY REALLY want him to come to Hawaii. Why do you ask? Maybe because David Barton is like the coolest place on the planet. OK, that is stretching it, considering that it is a fucking gym, but it is a REALLY COOL fucking gym. And we need that here, we really do.

He just put his newest creation (yes, I said creation) into the Gansevoort in Miami, and I am really hoping that HNL is next. I highly doubt it, considering there isn't even one in LA yet. But hey, who knows? Maybe we will get lucky?

http://www.davidbartongym.com/

Tap Project Hawaii

2009-03-05T23:02:00.000-08:00

This one needs no explanation:

http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=55033269642&h=xhFV6&u=vErVS

Shoutout for Subphonix

2009-03-05T22:44:00.001-08:00

Hey all -- shout out for my friends of friends. Subphonix, from LA, will be playing at Mercury Bar this Friday night from 10pm-2am.

Check out the invite on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=1441839555#/event.php?eid=53963118403&ref=nf

The Hills does Hawaii

2009-03-05T22:39:00.000-08:00

The Hills whores were here at the end of February. Ummm, beer bottles are illegal on our beaches, and sorry the weather was shit for ya!

Home for the Holidays

2008-12-08T21:42:00.000-08:00

I am posting an article that I wrote about 5 years ago, when I was going home for the holidays (which was also my first time going back home since I had moved to Hawaii...). Since I just booked my trip home for the holidays this year, this seemed like the perfect time to post this....

When I first moved to Hawaii, one of my main concerns was what I was going to do over the holidays. It sure wouldn't feel like Christmas-time with the temperatures lingering somewhere around 85 degrees. With no signs of frost or snow, except for the artificial crap that Neiman Marcus has on display at my neighborhood mall, would I really be able to get into the holiday spirit? And it sure wouldn't feel like Christmas without any of my family members by my side. As the holiday season approached, I started to get a little uneasy. How the hell can I spend the holidays in Hawaii? How the hell can I spend the holidays in the heat? And how the hell can I not see my family on Christmas Eve? So, with a little help from the powers that be (that is mommy and sissy's bank accounts), I managed to weasel myself a round-trip ticket home for the holiday season.

Now that my trip back home is secured, I am already stressing -- as only the holiday season can make one do.

My first and major problem with returning to the "mainland" is that I have zero warm clothes here with me. The heaviest article of clothing I have here is a jean jacket and that just ain't going to cut it when I step out of Newark Airport unto sub-zero temperatures. Zero warm clothing plus sub-zero temps, equals hypothermia. On top of the cold itself, my blood has thinned out since I have been here. Although it is cold to begin with, it is going to feel even colder to me, even though I grew up eating snow as a child for fun. When it drops to 70 degrees here at night, I bundle myself up in a fleece blanket while watching The O.C.. I am hardly kidding (about the blanket OR about my obsession with that show). Due to the winter shock I am bound to experience, I felt compelled to go online last week and order a Burberry scarf so I would have one winter-like article to wear when I emerge from the plane (ok fine, I didn't NEED it per se, but it was a good excuse to buy it right?). For a 10-day trip home, I have to buy all new winter gear, which I am obviously not going to bring back to Hawaii with me. They will sit up in my parents' attic and rot in those plastic storage bins along with all my other winter clothes that I threw up there prior to my move. Then next year, when I come home again for the holidays, I will conveniently forget that I have winter clothes stashed away and I will buy all new clothes just like I am doing right now. What a vicious cycle!

The clothing issue can always be solved by raiding friends' closets. However, the other issue I am stressing over cannot be solved by simply borrowing from other people. Under the most normal circumstances, the holiday season is stressful enough with having to fit in everything on the agenda. Going here, going there, stopping by here, shopping for this person and that person. I am home for a mere 10 days, in which I need to accomplish the following: See every single person I know on the East Coast, attend five family functions in South Jersey, party like a rock star in New York City and do all my Christmas shopping. Should I look into cloning myself now or later?

Aside from not looking forward to the Eskimo-like temperatures and the time constraints that will be forced upon me, I cannot begin to explain how excited I am to come to NYC. I miss the city so much (and my friends too), but with being so far removed from it all for 6 months, I am a little weary about how I am going to react to it all. My fear is that I am going to realize how much I really miss New York. The excitement, the places to go, seeing everyone I spent the last 3 years with, running all around, the hustle and bustle, the food, the culture, all in all -- "the city". Will my trip to New York burden me with sadness and make me less-than-thrilled about returning to Hawaii (I HIGHLY doubt this will be the case with the wind chill factor slapping me on my tanned cheeks). But nonetheless, the thought has crossed my mind. And with nothing but free time on my hands to spend with loved ones, will I realize that I don't want to be so far away from them? (However, they DO say that absence makes the heart grow fonder and I believe such is the case -- and not only for significant others). Although these are simply plausible and hypothetical situations, these are the types of things I have been pondering while basking in the sun (do I know how to rub it in or what?).

On the complete other hand though, with all the above in question, I have also come to the conclusion that I could potentially realize that I love my life in Hawaii and that I can't wait to get back. I am sure that I will be missing that warm island sun and my very spacious apartment. I will definitely miss my boyfriend since we are not spending the holidays together this year. The city just MAY be too overwhelming for me after I have learned how to slow down a little and not always be in such a damn rush. OK, I haven't fully become laid-back, I doubt that even a place like Hawaii can make me not crazy, but I have definitely taken it down a notch in relation to the spazz that I once was while living in the heart of Manhattan.

This trip home might be just what I need -- not only will it allow me to spend this special time of year with the people that mean the most to me (minus my boyfriend who will be in Maui), I think that it will also help put a lot of things into perspective and help me to appreciate what I have right now -- an apartment with a view of the Pacific, a fabulous job as an event planner and an amazing, loving relationship. And after all, isn't that what the holidays are all about?

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
JAMIE

The Hills hits Hawaii

2008-05-30T20:46:00.001-07:00

Audrina from The Hills was in town shooting Into the Blue 2. I hear she went back to the mainland to celebrate her bday, but I assume she'll be back. I must say, she looks pretty damn good!

Sightings

2008-05-30T20:21:00.000-07:00

1. Carlos Santana having dinner at Sansei in Kapalua, Maui on Tuesday night. He was there with a male friend. Left the waitress, my good friend Heather, $30 tip on an $80 bill -- not bad!

2. Mick Fleetwood at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua Wednesday night playing with his local band, Island Rumours (which also consists of the well-known local performers Willie K. and Eric Gilliom, formerly of Barefoot Natives).

Check them out:
http://www.islandrumours.com/irbvid1contact.html

Soak it Up!

2008-05-30T19:58:00.000-07:00

For my Honolulu dwellers -- there is a new party going on every Saturday, during the day -- 12noon til 7pm at the Wyland Waikiki. Pool, sun, music -- what else do you need??

See you there!

Nobu turns 1!

2008-05-30T15:14:00.003-07:00

Last night was the 1 year anniversary party for Nobu Waikiki -- good times. Nobu himself made an appearance and even rocked a neck full of lei's. The crowd was really good -- food and drinks flowed in the back area (for free!).

Daniel Dae Kim from "Lost" was there with his wife, as well as some other "Who's Who" of Honolulu people.

Overall, night was really great -- felt good to be at an "NYC-type" event -- it's been a while ;)

Back in the Game!

2008-05-30T15:13:00.000-07:00

Wow, it's been a REALLY CRAZY 6 months -- but I am officially done my busy season at work and I am vowing to start posting again. I know, I know -- I have said this before but I am committed now..........

Posts to come..........

MINI!!!

2007-11-29T19:19:00.001-08:00

I am just OBSESSED with my new car, so for those of you that know me but don't live near me to see it in person, here is my new car!!!

Unified

2007-11-29T19:18:00.001-08:00

OK, this is SO MEAN and I am going straight to hell but whatever. Madonna really needs to take her daughter in for some waxing treatments.....

Someone should tell her. You think she reads my blog?

MisMatch

2007-11-29T19:16:00.001-08:00

Why do people think that mismatched bikinis look good? They DON'T MATCH -- it's not cool!

Facebook Virgin

2007-11-18T12:31:00.000-08:00

I was on the phone with Ryan the other day and I said, "Hey babe, what you doing?"

He replies, "Updating my Facebook profile." I almost fell off my chair.

Just like that, he stated it just as simply as that. Like he could have said, "eating a burger" -- now THAT would have been believeable. But Facebook?! What the hell is Facebook?! What the hell is this Facebook thing?!

Now let's be honest I am a virgin of very few things and Facebook is one of them. So, the very next day, I went and popped my own Facebook cherry.

I gotta say, as a Myspace devotee, I am a little skeptical. A LOT skeptical. But nonetheless, I have created my profile and I am going to give it a chance......

Bored in Maui

2007-11-18T12:27:00.000-08:00

I know I haven't posted in a REALY long time...in fact, everyone has probably stopped coming to this site, so I am not sure who is going to read this? But now, for the first time all year, I have A LOT of time on my hands! And guess what? I hate it and and I am BORED AS ALL HELL!!

I am house-sitting in Maui for the owner in my company. I know, rough right? But the truth is, is that I am all alone, Ryan doesn't get here until Wednesday and I am just really fucking bored!

I know, you don't feel bad for me....

And thanks.....

2007-09-08T01:01:00.000-07:00

To my girlie and sis-in-law Kristin for the intro to blingyourself.com -- you know me so well!!

Expensive Taste for Rent

2007-09-08T00:55:00.001-07:00

So, I have expensive taste. I have every Louis Vuitton item on the market, Coach bags, Marc Jacob sunglasses, Gucci sunglasses, Chanel sunglasses -- you get the idea....

It has kinda set me back over the years and has obviously put me into a little bit of debt that I am still paying off. So, for those of you that are just like me, there are all these websites out there that can help you out -- you can actually RENT expensive items weekly or monthly just to cure your "wants" for a short while.

Check out this site for high-end designer bag rentals:
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/ui/welcome?adTrackId=8998&sourceCode=8998

Check out this site for sweet jewelry, bags, and sunglasses:
http://www.blingyourself.com/

Second Hand Smoke

2007-08-27T22:47:00.000-07:00

I love how Britney has her cig right in her kid's face! I can't believe that I am about to say this, but I am:

The kids are way better off in the hands of K-FED!!

A little JT...

2007-08-17T19:16:00.001-07:00

My friend Michele went to the Justin concert this week at Madison Square Garden. Here are some super close pics!

Retouching Revealed!

2007-08-15T17:16:00.001-07:00

Check this site out....it's pretty cool.

http://www.iwanexstudio.com/

This company shows you all of the retouching of celebs they have done. Go to "Portfolio" and just click away. It will make you feel a lot better about what you see in the magazines....

I MAY Cry...

2007-08-15T17:14:00.001-07:00

I just heard that my boyfriend got engaged to that gorgeous woman he has been dating...

Now I REALLY don't have a chance....(as opposed to having a chance before this happened....)

So Screwed

2007-07-30T16:56:00.000-07:00

Michael Vick is just so screwed. This forward is circulating on the internet today:

On July 17, 2007, Atlanta Falcons player Michael Vick was indicted in Virginia on charges involving animal fighting. According to the criminal indictment against Vick, dogs were beaten, hung, electrocuted, starved and forced to fight other abused dogs while their owners and others bet thousands of dollars on which dog would die or give up in agony first. Vick personally carried out some of these killings, which took place as recently as this past April.

Please join me in pledging to boycott Nike until Nike terminates Vick's contract. You can sign the pledge at:

http://www.boycottnikenow.com/

OK, I mean, he was screwed in the first place, but once those crazy forwards start going around the internet, then you are REALLY screwed....

Sick?

2007-07-30T16:54:00.001-07:00

I must be sick in the head -- I just passed up on a 1 hour massage at the Four Seasons Manele Bay Resort in Lanai simply because I am too responsible. Uh huh, that's right -- I gave it to someone else because I thought I should be concentrating on my event tonight and not be receiving a lovely massage. Yea, I am a dumbass.

Good thing I have one scheduled tomorrow morning at 9am though ;)

Confessions

2007-07-23T17:40:00.000-07:00

I have 2 things to confess:

1. I watched the new Victoria Beckham and I LOVE IT!! I know, it's madness, or as Posh would say, it's "MAJOR"!! The show is like watching a bad car accident, you just cannot peel your eyes away from it. Victoria actually has a personality, is actually a little funny and goofy, and actually seems a little sweet. And her boobs are MAJOR to boot. I will keep watching it until the show gets cancelled, which I am sure will be very soon.

2. I now watch that show Age of Love. Has anyone else even ever heard of it?! I am not sure if anyone else even watches this show, but my sister made me watch it and now I just love it! For those of you that have not seen it, let me recap it for you. First off, and probably needless to say, it is another reality show. The bachelor is Mark Philippoussis, the tennis star, and he has to find his "true love" (ha!) from the chosen group of women. The catch, yes of course there is a catch, is that there are 2 groups of women -- women in their 20's and women in their 40's. I have never watched The Bachelor, but for some reason, I really like this show -- it is highly entertaining. OK but there is one thing that I really DO NOT like about this show -- it makes me feel old. And why is that? Well, not only do I like the 40-year-olds much better than the 20-year-olds, but I also feel as though I have more in common and that I just simply identify more with the 40's group. Scary.

And those are my confessions. Not too bad right?

Seal goes Corporate

2007-06-10T13:22:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of pics from one of our events on Maui. Seal was the entertainment for the night...

No Heidi Klum sighting though....sorry.

WTF?!?!

2007-06-06T23:15:00.001-07:00

OK seriously, WTF?!?!

I expect this from Lohan, but not from sweet little Vanessa Minnillo!

And does anyone else see all the COKE all over this knife! haha

Don't these celebs know to just STOP taking pics in situations like these?!

People Mag is wroooooong

2007-06-06T22:55:00.000-07:00

People Magazine is reporting that Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson are over -- but they are WRONG!

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20041360,00.html

Ummmm and how do I know that they are wrong? Well, they were in Maui together all weekend and I know this for A FACT. No, I did not see them, but from I know this from a very close, and accurate source (you know who you are...) that they were staying in upcountry Maui at someone's ridiculous estate.

Party Time

2007-05-20T05:05:00.001-07:00

And just so you know that I am not lying about how busy I have been, here are some pics of just a few of the many events I have done this year:

An Elegant Affair for Allergan at the Grand Wailea:

Beach Party for Bearing Point at Grand Wailea:

Fiery Garden Party at Faimont Orchid on Big Island:

My Keiki lei greeters at the USS Missouri

Threatened to post...

2007-05-20T05:00:00.000-07:00

I know, yet again, I have not posted in forever, but I really do swear that I am busy with work. But I have been threatened to post by friends and family, so although this post is going to be about nothing, it is still, nonetheless, a new post.

My sister-in-law said, "If I have to look at that ugly ass Suri picture one more time when I check your blog I'm going to kick your ass next time I see you..That kid looks like the next Omen kid. I dont care if you dont write anything just put something up." (Isn't she hysterical?)

And Ish and Kels told me they were going to "D-List" me if I didn't post...and I just could not BEAR to be D-listed!

SOOOOO, here is my new post....

Suri is my cuz...

2007-04-26T18:15:00.000-07:00

So, I DO think Suri is super cute, BUT.........

But she REALLY does look like the guy from "Lost", who is Tom's first cousin!!

But....

2007-04-09T23:07:00.000-07:00

We are so lucky....we get to see a different part of Paris every weekend!

Nasty!

2007-04-09T22:56:00.000-07:00

Ok, I saw this pic of Fergie on someone's myspace page and I just had to post it. Her stomach is really grossing me out!

I can't believe SHE gets to sleep with Josh Duhamel every night! Not fair.

Maui Sighting

2007-04-01T18:08:00.000-07:00

My friend John saw Mike Myers in a Starbucks in Kihei, Maui on Saturday afternoon. Per John, he was with "some gal that wasn't that pretty and a young surfer dude." I assume it was his wife and son, but I can't be sure. Myers is supposedly staying at the Four Seasons Wailea, which is where he always stays.

Riveting right?

Scary!

2007-03-29T19:29:00.000-07:00

As if Donatella Versace wasn't scary looking enough all on her own -- look at her majorly anorexic daughter. Wow, the poor girl really needs to get some help...

Tara Does Hawaii

2007-03-24T12:53:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics from my girl Tara's visit. If you still haven't been to Hawaii to come visit me, may this convince you:

Our rainforest/waterfall hike at Maunawili Falls:

Stopping at the Pali looking for a grand view:

Beaching it on the North Shore at Waimea Bay:

Catching the beautiful sunset in Honolulu:

Waipio Lookout on the Big Island:

Our whale watch off the coast of the Big Island:

Not bad, right?!

Slacker!

2007-03-24T00:14:00.000-07:00

Yup, I'm a slacker. Ish and Kels said they are taking me off their "favorite tabs" list if I don't make a new post, so here it is....

The truth is, work has been kicking my ass, and I have been outer-island more than I have been at home in Honolulu. In the middle of that, my girl Tara came from NYC, so I was busy playing tourist guide for 7 days as well. We had an amazing time and it is always great to see an old, familar face in the islands.

So I am back in Maui (again) until Tuesday, but I am actually staying at the Grand Wailea Resort in Wailea, courtesy of my client. At least I am staying in the lap of luxury this time around, but I gotta say, I would still rather be home in my own bed.

After this, I head to Kauai on Tuesday for 2 days, then back to Maui for another 2. The good news is that after these 2 weeks from hell, I am not traveling for a full 18 days and that is my light at the end of the tunnel right now....

Hope everyone is doing well, and still even coming back to checking my blog.......

MIA on Maui

2007-02-09T13:51:00.000-08:00

Wellllll hellllooooooo there -- I know, it's been a while. Sorry for the disappearance but I was trapped on Maui for a week. Ok, not trapped...

I was originally there for work, but I was able to squeeze in a few personal days to the trip. My cousins were in Maui for a little vacation/possible condo-buying, so Ryan and I met them for dinner on Friday night before they flew back out to the sleet that was awaiting them in good ol' Jersey.

On Saturday, Ryan and I, along with Ish and Kelsey, played tourist. And I gotta say -- being a tourist is fun! We went on a sunset cocktail cruise /whale watch, and with prime whale watching season in full effect here, it was pretty sweet.

But playtime came to a screcching halt -- my program started on Sunday and I just got home yesterday. The good news, my clients were awesome and that is always a huge plus.

So, back in Honolulu now and looking forward to going out and just relaxing at home.......

The Right Objective

2007-01-18T22:47:00.000-08:00

I am currently collecting resumes and then interviewing candidates for my department. It's a little odd for me to be on this end of the job search process -- never did I think I would personally be interviewing anybody for anything. Yet here I am.

I never did like the whole job interviewing process (when I was the interviewee) -- it's bullshit, it's frustrating and it always gave me sweaty palms. But the worst part of it all, is updating my damn resume and then trying to come up with a creative cover letter or introductory email. It's all just so contrived.

But today, while reviewing resumes -- something caught my eye and made me literally laugh the fuck out loud. A nice, young man came up with a great "Objective" at the top of his resume. If anything about resumes and cover letters are contrived, it's the dumb-ass "objective", which I have, by the way, completely omitted from my lovely resume.

Objectives usually go something like this:
-- Seeking a challenging career with a progressive organization which will utilize my skills, abilities and education.
OR
-- To obtain a responsible and challenging position where my education and work experience will have valuable application.

But no, this kid got creative. His objective said, nice and simple:
"To pay off my student loans"

Isn't that fucking GREAT?!?!

I immediately picked up the phone and asked him if he was available to come in tomorrow morning for an interview. And I gotta say, I can't wait to meet him.

They ARE Intimate!

2007-01-16T23:39:00.000-08:00

Up until right NOW, we have never been 100% sure if Brad and Angelina even really liked each other!

I would totally be throwing up right now if I was Jen....

Get Over Yourself

2007-01-16T23:33:00.000-08:00

I have never been a Beyonce fan. I think she is irritating, overrated and just plain annoying (I know, I already said "irritating", but she just annoys the shit out of me). Look at her in these pics, I mean, WTF? Why is she posing like such an ass?

All I gotta say -- I am SO happy that Jennifer Hudson is out-shining her right now!

Bitch!

2007-01-16T16:39:00.000-08:00

Look at this slut all over my man!!

Matthew is in Australia filming some chick flick and he was seen at a local bar sucking face with some ho-bag!

Can you tell I am jealous?!

Heel Wheel

2007-01-08T16:42:00.000-08:00

As a woman with many many many pairs of shoes, I am mesmerized by this new invention for high heel storage. To think, that someone designed something just for my stilettos is mind-blowing. Yet I am completely enamored by this person, of course.

So, without further ado, please check out this new design:

Ok fine, I lied. It can also store sneaks and such, but why ruin such a beautiful thing!? In my opinion, it just simply looks better holding only fabulous shoes...

And you can see it better at www.rakkudesigns.com

Add-ons

2007-01-05T14:54:00.000-08:00

I reported earlier that, on Friday December 29 at Mansion, there were some sightings -- Mandy Moore, Perez Hilton and Live.

Well, I just found out that also in attendance were: Kristin Cavalleri, Brody Jenner and DJ AM. Hmmm, wonder if any of that was awkward?!

Lohan Takes Over Delano

2007-01-05T14:41:00.000-08:00

I realize I am late in posting about NYE in Miami, but honestly, there were just SO many stars there, that it was actually an overwhelming task to take on (and I am not reporting all the sightings by any means either....)

My girl La Lohan took over the Delano last Wednesday and stayed there thru the New Year.

Here she is outside of the Delano just the other day. I know you think it's odd that she is wearing a jacket in Miami, but I gotta say, it was definitely getting chilly there when I left in the beginning of December.

Here she is chillin' in the pool at the Delano:

And here is a pic of her and Scott Storch at the party she hosted at Delano:

N0w I hear that she did, in fact, also head over to Mansion on numerous nights -- and on one of those fateful nights, not only did she run into her ex Wilmer, she also didn't come back to the Delano until 7am.

Jessica and Cash in Miami

2007-01-05T14:37:00.000-08:00

Here are Jessica Alba and her hottie bf, Cash Warren, in South Beach.

Here they are at the NYE Party at The Setai -- hosted by DKNY Jeans, Trump Vodka and Heineken. Also in attendance at this party were the Duff sisters.

And the NYE kiss, of course....

Miami Scoop

2007-01-05T14:30:00.000-08:00

So, I know I am not living there anymore, but I still feel obligated to post on Miami. This feeling will surely pass soon, but as of right now, I am still thinking about, and semi-missing, that crazy place.

Last Friday night (2 nights before NYE), a few stars hit up Mansion (my 2nd home). From what I hear, Mandy Moore was in the house. And my source tells me she has cankles (did I spell that right?!).

Also at Mansion, Perez Hilton trying to dig up some more gossip, and the band Live was in the house as well. They, unfortunately, did not perform. What ever happened to them?!

Ashlee does Honolulu

2007-01-05T14:28:00.000-08:00

It seems one of the Simpsons is on my island this week.

Here is a pic Ashlee from Tuesday -- I think she is on Waikiki Beach in this pics, but staying at The Kahala.

Another New Home

2007-01-03T12:43:00.000-08:00

After 4 days of apartment hunting -- Ryan and I fell in love (and I am not talking about with each other all over again.....). We fell in love with an apartment. We are so in love with this place that we are paying hundreds of dollars more a month than our original budget allowed.

This apartment was just too incredible to turn down -- it is complete with a free-standing bar in the living room, a custom built-in bed, 2 bathrooms, amazing views from the 26th floors, and most importantly (brace yourself), automatic drapes. Yup, player....

Damn Blogger

2007-01-03T12:41:00.000-08:00

Blogger.com went and changed the system on me -- it just took me 15 minutes to figure out how to log in. (Oh yea, I am at work....should I be wasting my time like this?)

Ok, now I can begin to post again.....and waste many valuable hours when I should really be planning multi-million dollar programs.....love it!

A New Post (finally)

2006-12-30T02:43:00.000-08:00

Ooooooook -- haven't posted in a mightly long time -- due to moving across the country yet again, the annual meetings work thing, the company party thing, and then doing Xmas in Maui yet again. But now I am back in Honolulu and doing the searching-for-a-home-again thing -- and like every time before, it sucks ass just the same. Will looking for a home ever be fun and dandy? I think not.

But this post is particularly for Ish & Kels -- for busting my balls for not posting in over 2 weeks, and to a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to them both (yes, the married couple who has birthdays 2 days apart). We had a great night with you guys -- thanks for another reminiscent dinner at Mediterraneo (I fully botched that spelling after 4 glasses of wine...) and for the wine back at your place post-dinner. And here is to the one of the good things about Honolulu -- coming back to old friends ;)

Friday Night Stars

2006-12-09T13:10:00.000-08:00

Well, it's my last weekend in Miami, so of course I had to go out last night. We went to the FAB Italian restaurant Escopazzo on Washington and then to, none other than, Mansion. We had a great table on the balcony -- the perfect view to watch the Wyclef Jean live performance at around 2am. Honestly, it was ok...wasn't super impressed -- The Fugees just need to make some great music together again. Shakira was in the house as well, so of course Wyclef sang his portion of "Hips Don't Lie" but Shakira didn't join him on stage.

I also hear Paris and Stavros are in town this weekend. Rumors have it that they were at Ink before the danced the night away at Mokai. Maybe I will see them somewhere tonight if I make it out again...

Miami Sighting

2006-12-04T18:03:00.000-08:00

Just saw Rod Stewart walking in South Beach, on 1st and Collins. I assume he just finished having dinner at either Prime 112 or Nemo and that he was walking back to his apartment, which is in my 'hood. I, of course, was looking like ass in ripped jeans, no makeup and my glasses (grabbing food to-go at my local pizza place) but I don't think he cared....

Hey, you...

2006-12-04T14:57:00.000-08:00

So my friend got a text from a good male friend the other day, and the text started by saying, "Hey, you...." When she read that "hey, you" she thought that he was flirting with her. I said that I don't think that is flirty at all, so we asked the other people around us for their opinion.

Half of the group said YES, that "hey, you..." is in fact flirty, whereas if he just saying "hey sweetie" that would have actually been more platonic.

This whole thing confuses the shit out of me, but I wanted to hear what everyone else thought. Do you think that "Hey, you..." is more flirty than not?!

Looking Good!

2006-12-04T14:55:00.000-08:00

Nick Lachey sang the National Anthem last week at the Ravens/Bengals game -- and WOW, he looks so hot! Looks like Vanessa is doing him good.....

Bimbo Summit

2006-12-04T14:45:00.000-08:00

The New York Post has joined the tabloid forces and plastered the pics of Paris, Brit and La Lohan on their front page. But the best part is what they slapped as the caption -- this has GOT to be my favorite headline of the week by far.

Angelina in Vogue

2006-12-04T14:43:00.000-08:00

Look at Angelina in the January Vogue. She is just SO SEXY. She is so sexy that she can make dirty tattoos look gorgeous. I am seriously obsessed with her.

A Few More NYC Sightings

2006-12-03T18:35:00.000-08:00

I had two more sightings on Saturday in NYC....

Kathleen Turner having brunch at Cafe Luxembourg on the Upper West side. She was with a good ooking, younger man whom I didn't recognize. She looked decent -- her face seems to have swelled or something over the years, but her skin looked good.

The 2nd one was Ethan Hawk, Saturday night around 8pm at Cafe Cluny in the West Village. His friend came in first, they took a look around and then left.

NYC Sighting

2006-11-30T17:40:00.000-08:00

My best friend Michele just saw Jared Leto walking on 3rd Avenue (near 30th Street). She said he looked SO HOT. She came back to the apartment having a near nervous breakdown because he winked at her...

More fun in NYC

2006-11-30T16:55:00.000-08:00

I am having one of those magical weeks in NYC. The thing is, with this city, you can have a GREAT week, or the shittest week of your life. I am having the first, not the latter,

Last night, Ryan and I went up to the Upper East Side to hang with my best friend Courtney and her boyfriend Ali. We went to go see their new place on 75th and 3rd before dinner. We get there, took a tour of the place (tours of apartments in NYC are 2 minutes long...) and then had some wine before we left for dinner. After some chit chatting and some good wine, we walked over to Atlantic Grill for dinner. We had a GREAT table in the middle of the restaurant and each seat had prime people watching capabilities, which is a MUST in the city. After some fabulous raw bar, some more good wine and some more fabulous food, we went back to their apartment to drink some more and just hang out. It was just one of those nights, where all the stars were aligned and everything was perfect. After too much wine, we crashed on their sofa and called it a night.

Today was another great day for me as well. I met my friend Heather in Soho for lunch, at a cute little trendy Thai place called Cafestasia. Super yummy and too cheap for New York, I was confused about how cheap it was.

After lunch, I went over to my friend's showroom in Soho. Basically she has a huge studio full of clothes, and then buyers come to her showroom and pick out clothes that they want to buy for their clothing stores. So she has all these "sample" clothes just lying around -- so I went and got me some FREE clothes. So fun! And nothing is better than free clothes.

Now I am getting ready for a big dinner in the East Village with all our friends.....

More to come tomorrow...!

I'm Here, I'm Here....

2006-11-29T16:38:00.000-08:00

OK, I am REALLY sorry about not posting but I was in NJ for 5 days for the holidays and now I am in NYC for another 5 days visiting friends (yes, I have received your nasty messages about not posting...).

The trip has been GREAT so far. Been seeing tons of friends, spent some great quality time with my family, and I have been eating like a champion.

We got to NYC last night. We have dinner at our favorite upscale Chinese restaurant with friends, then I met up with my friend Josh and his girlfriend for some wine. I had a fabulous lunch today at Nobu with my good friend Robert.

I have lots more to report but I am on the way out to dinner with friends at Atlantic Grill -- my favorite seafood restuarant in the city....

Triple Threat

2006-11-29T16:31:00.000-08:00

Come on -- does it get ANY better than this?

Here are some pics of Paris, Britney and my girl La Lohan leaving a club at 5am together in LA. I just love it!

Bad Wedding Guests

2006-11-20T13:24:00.000-08:00

As far as I am concerned, Tom and Katie had a few poorly dressed wedding guests. There is definitely some etiquette one is supposed to follow when attending a wedding, and these people did not follow the rules.

Is JLo wearing white?! What is wrong with her? You don't wear white or ivory or anything of the sort to someone else's wedding. Fine, it might not be true white, but its close enough and it's just wrong.

Do I even need to comment on Posh's hat? It's just wrong in so many ways.

Brody IS single!

2006-11-20T09:47:00.000-08:00

Looks like newly single Brody Jenner is loving being single again!

Here he is at Prive last weekend:

I am sure LC would not like seeing these hotties hanging all over him!

K-Fed at Mansion

2006-11-20T09:38:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures from Kevin Federline at Mansion on Friday night in Miami:

The K-Fed Scoop

2006-11-20T08:35:00.000-08:00

So, my VERY good friend hung out with Kevin Federline on Friday night at Mansion. I know, WHY?

Anyhow, he said that K-Fed is actually a pretty cool guy and that by the end of the night, he actually felt bad for him. He was saying how much he loves his kids and how much he misses him.

Then, in his drunken stupor, my friend did talk to him about the mysterious sex scandal tape, and K-Fed said that he would never do something like that to his children's mother and that the whole thing is made up by the media.

So, that's the K-Fed scoop!!

K-Fed in my town

2006-11-16T11:17:00.000-08:00

UGH, the grossest man alive, Kevin Federline, has been spotted in Miami. I can't believe I am even within a 20-block radius of this douchebag. Anyway, he was spotted yesterday and now I hear he is hosting the party at Mansion on Friday night. So although I hit Mansion every single weekend, I will not be going there tomorrow night. Oh and so funny, guess who is joining K-fed at Mansion? Biz Markie is spinning! haha.

Getting Old

2006-11-15T15:59:00.000-08:00

Aside from the fact that I turned 27 on Sunday, and that I am now officially pushing 30, there is something that happened to me today that made me realize I am getting old.

So, I was watching Laguna Beach today -- the maraton on MTV. Now, I think all the high school boys on the show are ugly and geeky, so I barely pay attention to the male species while watching the show, yet today something caught my eye -- a male. And guess what? It was one of the girls' DADS!

Yup, it's official, I am getting old....

My Boyfriend is in Australia

2006-11-14T15:43:00.000-08:00

My #1 man is in Australia filming Fool's Gold -- guess he took a break from filming to do some stretching and some yoga.

Oh man, love him!!

I Love Dirt!

2006-11-14T14:43:00.000-08:00

I don't know about anyone else, but I am super excited about the new show Dirt that is going to premiere on FX this January!

Courteney Cox will be playing the editor of a trashy celeb magazine (and may I just add that she is looking FAB these days!).

Anyhow, I keep seeing the plugs for this new show every week when I watch Nip/Tuck -- and I am just SO excited for this show to start.

OH SHIT!!

2006-11-14T10:50:00.000-08:00

Honestly, I have NO IDEA if this is real or not, but if it is, then this is SO GROSS!

The girl on the left asks, "Is this going to take long?" -- and now we know WHY she asked that!!

http://one.revver.com/watch/95332/format/flv/affiliate/5642

Not So New Nose

2006-11-14T09:47:00.000-08:00

Here is a pic of Ashlee and La Lohan from a party this Thursday. Doesn't it look like Ashlee's nose is back to how it was pre-surgery? It's back to being pointy and turned down....

Now look at these pics from when she first got the surgery done. Her nose is like little and cute. It changed so much already!

Stuck in the 80's

2006-11-14T09:41:00.000-08:00

Wow, look at Barbara Walters dress - it looks exactly like my sister's prom dress from circa 1988. I am super confused on this one.

Friday Recap

2006-11-06T18:37:00.000-08:00

I can't quite call this entry a "Weekend Recap" because my entire weekend consisted of one night only.

We started out at the re-launch opening party for the Sanctuary Hotel. We stepped out of the cab and there were video cameras all over. They filmed us getting out of the cab, walking into the hotel, getting drinks and hanging out. I felt like La Lohan and I was loving every second of it. It was open bar and free appetizers from 8pm until midnight, and at $15 a drink, that is huge here in Miami.

After Sanctuary we, of course, went over to Social Miami at the Sagamore Hotel and got ourselves a table. We had some appetizers and some more drinks, then roamed around the Sagamore for a little while.

Around 2:00am, we went over to Prive where we sat in our same table as every other Friday night. We had a bottle of champagne and a bottle of vodka for 6 people -- both were gone by 4am.

And such is another weekend in this crazy Miami town. My 7 girlies get here this Thursday to help me celebrate my 27th (gasp!) birthday -- so this weekend will prove to be crazier than any prior weekend. Not sure my body can handle this anymore...

Gorgeous!

2006-11-06T18:18:00.000-08:00

Wow -- look at Cameron Diaz in the new W Magazine! I think she looks absolutely amazing!!

Justin is helping EVERYONE bring sexy back!!

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I'm Baaaaack!I

2006-11-03T09:08:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone -- sorry for being so MIA. I took a little trip back up to the Northeast for numerous reasons. I originally had a trip planned to go to see my sister, but then some unexpected things happened and things kinda got changed around. I still did go to DC last Thursday, then we went to NYC for a few days, and then I had to go to New Jersey for a whopping 5 days. My stepdad had a double bypass and a heart valve replacement on Monday, so I extended my trip so I could be there for him and my mom (who was, of course, a nervous wreck). I am happy to report that everything went really well, and although he is still in the hospital, and will most likely be there all weekend, he is doing well.

I was just happy that I am living in Miami right now, and not Hawaii, because I would normally never have been able to go home.

So, I am back and I promise to blog my butt off to make up for my absence!

Holy Ecstasy!!

2006-10-24T14:00:00.000-07:00

Holy shit -- read this article about this guy who consumed about 40,000 pills over 9 years. Crazy!

www.guardian.co.uk/drugs/Story/0,,1746333,00.html

Weekend Recap

2006-10-24T13:12:00.000-07:00

I realize my Weekend Recap is a few days late, but better late than never.

Friday afternoon -- my friends Shari and John arrived into town so I met them over at the Sagamore (the hotel they were staying at) and layed by the pool all day. After many hours of sun, we went on over to Lincoln Road where we got some Frappacinnos (no clue how to spell that) and did some shopping. Shari got fabulous, HUGE Michael Kors sunglasses. I love them, Ryan hates them.

Friday night -- Me, Ryan, Judson and Cecchino went over to Social Miami at the Sagamore and had some dinner. After dinner, met up with Shari and John and some more friends and then went over to Prive where we got a table, 2 bottles of Greygoose and danced until 5am.

Saturday afternoon -- made it to the pool at the Sagamore by 2pm, with NO hangover. Not sure HOW we didn't have a hangover, but we didn't. Layed by the pool, again, for many hours and had some cocktails. We all went to a late lunch/early dinner at Spy Bar at The Catalina Hotel.

Saturday night -- non- existent. We all went home to take a "nap" and never surfaced. Probably for the best.

Sunday afternoon -- Since we didn't go out on Saturday night, we all woke up at the butt crack of dawn. We were at the pool at the Sagamore by 10:30am. We tanned and had some Bloody Marys. At about 2:00pm, we went to the infamous and cheesy Clevelander for some football, buckets of beer, and wings. YUM! At about 4:00pm, we went back to the beach and layed there till the sun went away. And oh yea, we met a singing cowboy in the beach and he sang songs to us. Very romantic ;)

Sunday night -- We had a fabulous famiy dinner at Sibella on Lincoln Road. A great closer to a fabulous weekend.

I gotta say, having friends in town is expensive and exhausting, but there is nothing better than having good friends around. I swear, I feel like I laughed all weekend long. It's just so great to be with people who really know you -- they accept you for who you are, make fun of your flaws, and help you laugh at yourself for being the crazy person that you are. There is nothing better than surroundig yourself with good friends and people that love you.

Madonna Mishap

2006-10-24T13:09:00.000-07:00

Can I just say that I am a complete asshole? I just planned my entire day around Oprah. All day I thought Madonna was going to be on the show, talking about the whole adoption saga. Ummm, NO. Today they are TAPING the show, but it's not airing until tomorrow. IDIOT!

Over Exposure

2006-10-18T14:55:00.000-07:00

Sorry for my lack of "tabloid" posts, but honestly, I am just SO BORED with all the lame-ass stories out there right now.

I could care less that Madonna is adopting. In fact, the woman SHOULD be adopting -- she has more money than God and employs like 5 personal helpers. She should actually just adopt a tribe.

I could care less that Kevin and Nicky broke up. She is 2 feet taller than him and it should have happened a year ago.

I could care less that Sara Evans quit Dancing with the Stars and that her and her husband are getting a divorce and that he cheated on her. I HAVE NEVER EVEN HEARD OF SARA EVANS BEFORE THIS WEEK!

And I could really care less that Brad and Angelina are getting stalked in India. If you are a superstar and you marry a superstar (and you stole your superstar husband from another superstar), THIS IS WHAT YOU GET!!

OK, I feel much better now that I got that all out of my system. Honestly, they are all just so over-exposed. Do you know HOW over-exposed they actually are? I have found myself watching CNN Headline News all week over anything else. Scary right? I know more about North Korea than I ever have in my whole life!

Hawaii Earthquake

2006-10-16T14:46:00.000-07:00

As most of you know, although I am living in Miami right now, I really live in Hawaii and have been living there for 3 years and will be heading back there in December. I have many friends and co-workers there, so hearing the news yesterday hit a little closer to home for me than most. I wanted to share some blurbs that I received from friends -- it really becomes much more personal than just listening to the news (which I think HARDLY gave it any coverage).

"We're all safe and sound here, it was just a little freaky. Woke us up out of a dead sleep - the house was just rolling and shaking. Pretty crazy. We had no power until 8:30 last night, but luckily we're a house of campers so we had propane stoves, lanterns, everything we needed. It was actually a great day playing Scattegories and Cranium"

"We're just a speck on a speck in this great universe. We actually had a 3.8 a month ago that we all felt, but nothing like this one. I've been in a couple of smaller ones in CA, but this was just crazy. Everything was shaking and rolling and it went on for over a minute. Ironically, the dog knew it was going to happen the night before. He was panting and pacing from 6 pm onward, very agitated and we couldn't figure out why. My sister said he woke up at 6 am from a dead sleep next to their bed and just paced the room until it struck at 7:07 am. If dogs could only talk."

"I was walking out the door to go to the gym. I've felt earthquakes in Hawaii before but nothing like this. You know what is so pathetic, I could hear my wine glasses in my kitchen cabinet clanking and all I could think of was "I hope they don't break"...then I thought about my kids :) What an awful Mommy :) All was safe, I ran upstairs to check on them and hugged them to death even with their morning breath...one of my boys slept through the whole thing. The downside was we didn't have electricity until 11pm so we barbequed and played Scrabble by candlelight at night."

"Crazy crazy crazy!!! my house was swaying like it was being pushed by a giant!! woke us up at 7 am with a low rumbiling and then then proceded to remind us that we are all specks on the planet that the earth could easily shake off... we just got power restored at about 945 pm.... its crazy how everyting shuts down when the power goes out... all the things we take for granted.,... im just glad that no one got hurt, that everyone is alright.. 20 plus earthquakes in one day,,., 6.6 earthquake, with 5.9 aftershock.... i wouldnt recomend that for anyone... nuts.. "

"I woke to loud rumbling (I thought it was a sliding closet door closing) and shaking in my 18th floor high-rise. I got up, looked around, and heard people yelling and talking. I looked outside and walked through my apartment. As I was in the middle of my living room the second quake struck. I literally bounced up and down and swayed horizontally from side-to-side to the rumbling of the solid 20-story concrete structure! I've never felt so helpless and scared in my life. It was at this moment I thought of my family, prayed and wondered if I'd make it."

It is all SO crazy to me -- what is really crazy to me, as well, is that I could have been there too. I am just so happy that all my friends are safe...

The After-Party

2006-10-13T11:17:00.000-07:00

So, my tickets to the Heatherette show tonight have not presented themselves, unfortunately. Even Ryan wanted to go! Anyhow, the word on the street is that Heatherette and The Hiltons will be at the Sagamore tonight after the fashion show. Since I go there every single Friday night anyhow, I will surely be there as well!

Babs -- for John

2006-10-12T13:31:00.000-07:00

My good friend John is MAKING me post about Babs. He loves him some Barbara Streisand and if I don't post about what happened the other night, he won't be my friend anymore. I know this happened days ago, but basically Babs was doing a skit on the stage, instead of singing, and some fans got really pissed that she was taking so much time away from singing.

This is why you gotta love her though -- she is the only person that can tell a fan to "Shut the fuck up" and get away with it. It didn't hurt that the show was in NYC though. If she was in Kansas, we would have had some trouble brewing! All I gots to say to that is, "You GO Babs!"

Miami Fashion Week continues....

2006-10-12T12:54:00.000-07:00

So after attending the Harper's Bazaar fashion show last night, I now have this desperate need to go to ALL the shows this week. The main one I NEED to get into is the Heatherette show this Friday night at 9pm. Paris and crew are most defintely going to be there, as well as Perez Hilton (celebrity blogger). I have my connection in NYC working on it, but my chances are only about 40% right now. Not looking too good. If a doctor told you that you a 40% chance to live, you would NOT like that news.

In any event, even if I can't make it to Heatherette on Friday, I will be going to the shows on Saturday at the posh Hotel Nash. Gustavo Cadilla's show is at 6:00pm, followed by Dragana Ognjenovic at 7pm, then Sweetface by JLO at 8pm. The after-party is hosted by JLO, so that should be chaotic to say the least...

Rocco Going Downhill?

2006-10-12T12:51:00.000-07:00

I hear that Rocco DiSpirito is at Publix (the local supermarket chain) signing autographs for his new book. Hmmm, is it just me or does it seem that going from being a famous chef in NYC to signing books in a supermarket in Miami means he is going downhill just a little?! He should have stuck with my man Jeffrey Chodorow -- Social Miami is PACKED every night!

Miami Update

2006-10-11T21:32:00.000-07:00

OK sorry -- I suck. I haven't posted in days, but I have a really good excuse: I have been partying my ass off.

I already recapped Thursday night for you, and it just got crazier after that. Friday we went to Sagamore (as usual), then Prive, then Mansion. Got home around 6am.

Saturday night we the Moonlight Party at the Ritz Carlton then to the new place Mokai (same owners as Mynt), then to Mansion. Got home around 5am. When we got home, Lindsay and I made tuna, started to watch TV, then Lindsay puked, then we passed out.

Sunday -- beach all day. Then Linds had to leave to catch a flight back to NYC. I stayed in on Sunday night and tried to recover.

Monday night -- I actually went out. I can't believe I went out again. Went to the new Monday night party at Lucky Strike, hosted by Alan Roth. After that, you would think I would just go home, considering it's a Monday night. Nope, went to B.E.D. and got home at roughly 5am.

Tuesday night -- didn't move from sofa, thank god!

Wednesday night -- went the Harper's Bazaar fashion show at the new Carnival Center in Downtown Miami. Show featured Dior, D&G, YSL, and the main reason I was there: Gustavo Cadilla, who is a close friend of a friend. He was the closing designer of the whole show and his dresses are THE MOST gorgeous things I have ever seen. Pics/video to come later when I have more time. After fashion show, hit up the after party at Funkshion.

Told you -- I have been partying my ass off......Miami is crazy -- I can't live here!

More Celebs in Miami

2006-10-06T15:56:00.000-07:00

Just to keep everyone in the loop:

In my earlier post I said Joe Francis was at Mansion last night -- this is still true. But the ODDEST thing -- he was partying at Mansion with Quincy Jones. HUH?! What could these 2 guys possibly have in common?!?!

Also at Mansion last night -- Kevin Dillon. He is in town with wife and baby. They are staying at the Shore Club. He was there for the release of that Godfather video game -- he was payed by the company who owns the game to be there.

OK, more to come after I hit the town tonight!

Thursday Night

2006-10-06T07:53:00.000-07:00

My best friend Lindsay is in town, so this whole weekend is going to most definitely be another wild one. It all started last night. We went out with the intention of it being "low-key" so we would have a productive day today. You know how that goes...

We went to Hotel Victor for a few drinks. It happened to be some special event for Nicole Miller and her new line. Nicole Miller and posse were in the house as well.

Around 1:00am or so, we hopped over to Suite -- never a "low-key" night when you go to Suite. Place was packed and music was awesome, as always. Stayed there for a few hours until the balls our feet couldn't take it anymore. We then proceeded to get pizza around 3am and then stumble home.

Oh yea, one more Miami sighting -- Joe Francis in front of Mansion last night, not that anybody cares about him. By just in case someone is a fan of Girls Gone Wild, I thought I'd let you know.

Round 2 tonight -- details to come....