Dealing with Spoilage on My Shoulders!

Do the sins of the exes bear fruit on the divorced spouses?  To further explain, each time one of my ex-husband's errors are made known publicly, I'm immediately contacted by friends, family, and even strangers regarding my input.  Why?  The decision to divorce was made almost 15 years ago and yet my opinion regarding his most recent failings is still sought. 

Case in point - yesterday my first husband's name was in the paper regarding a lost legal appeal.  Although these publicly made announcements give me a small chuckle, I missed it as I read the news of the day.  However, I was notified of his public shame by a close friend.  On top of that, the repo man, who has visited my home on several occasions, hoping to nab the ill-gotten truck my ex-husband possesses, stopped by my house last night.  We are actually on good terms and he has become somewhat of a weird friend, although I can't help him in his pursuit of this wayward vehicle.  He read about the ex's legal troubles so wanted to follow up again to determine, once again, if I knew where he was living.  I know nothing other than a general direction of "go east young man" in order to find this fugitive.  He's not hiding in my garage.  He hasn't taken shelter in my attic.  And I'm definitely not a part of his illegal hijinks's! 

Haven't I already served my time during this marriage?  At what point am I excused from having to answer questions about a person with whom I've not shared a bed with for over a decade?  When do his sins stop flowing over to my innocent shoulders, dusting me (as well as my children) with a layer of dishonest reputation?  And, due to severe spoilage, shouldn't there be an expiration date to this relationship? 

TGIF!!!

The Old Boys Club

Like boys in the schoolyard

Grouping together

Shooting the shit

Comparing football scores

As if they were the secret

To the universe

Upholding diversity

a few female tokens

are invited to join

Encouraged to participate

even though sports is not

their area of interest

The result is the same

Give the men your advice

And perform clean up

On all their mistakes

So they can take credit

And receive the raise for the

Financial savings she incurred

Promote from within

The green young stud

Still wet behind the ears

Who now makes more

Than the silly girl with

Years of experience

The men are often confused

Mistaking a woman’s anger

And refusal to accept incompetence

As simply hurt feelings

Nullifying her value as she is

labeled a bitch or excluded

from the chatter of boys

This won’t last forever

Since a woman’s strength

Only grows with the obstacles

She conquers

And if it can’t been recognized in this one

There are other opportunities for

A woman who can converse about more

Than football scores

Let's Face It...

Bundle Me Up and Bring On the Popcorn!!!

Although I'm frequently referred to (at least by my family and close friends) as the movie trivia queen, the celebrity know-it-all, and "she with all the mindless answers", it has become apparent that a few vital movies are missing from my cinematographic history.  I tend to watch independent films, romantic dramas, classic movies and musicals from the forties and fifties, period pieces, and documentaries.  It was pointed out to me today that there is a vast array of outstanding films for which I've never truly enjoyed.  I've now added the following films to my movie bucket list and I hope the hype about them is true.  I'll keep an open mind but first let me share with you my thoughts about the following must-sees.....none of which I've seen:

Mission Impossible II+- Isn't one Tom Cruise movie enough?  The first Mission Impossible was fine....must I subject myself to additional adventures by Scientology's extraordinaire?  Makes me become misty-eyed as I remember watching the original TV series reruns with Peter Graves and Martin Landau.  Tom Cruise can never replace Peter Graves!

Happy Feet - A tap dancing penguin cartoon.  Hold me back!  What is there for an encore....Sponge Bob? 

Iron Man II - Just last week I watched (for the most part) Iron Man so now it is time for Iron Man II.  I love me some Robert Downey Jr.'s acting so that's the main draw for me. 

The Fast and the Furious as well as XXX - Cars, cars, and more cars.

Cars - Speaking of cars, another cartoon feature that never made it to my DVD player.

Avatar - Yes, believe it or not, I have never seen Avatar.  Contrary to popular opinion. there are some of us, however few we are, who just did not find the previews of Avatar very interesting.  The blue people just did not call to me. However, a certain someone has made it very clear it's not just about blue people - there is actually a fantastic story line involved with this movie.  So this will be my first selection to watch when I begin catching up on all the movies I've missed out on in the last few years.

Just to ensure you all that I'm not entirely against either Action/Adventure or Disney movies, the following movies are ones that I've seen over and over and thoroughly enjoy:

Courage Under Fire - Denzel Washington, Meg Ryan, and a very skinny Matt Damon makes for a kick ass movie.

Snow White - I'm wishing, I'm wishing, for the one I love - can't you just hear her singing at the well?

Kill Bill Vol. I and II - I have seen these movies more than 10 times.  One day I hope to grow up to be Uma Thurman wearing the yellow motorcycle outfit.

Toy Story - The whole Toy Story series is wonderful; I cried my eyes out at the last movie because not only was it funny, but heartwarming.

Jaws - I may have left the theater after sharkie chomped on the kid, but I ended up watching it years later and loving every minute of it!  I've seen it too many times to count now!

Shoe of the Week

These are the kind of shoes I wouldn't even wear....I would simply hang them on my bedroom wall so I could fall asleep gazing at them.  Aren't they simply divine??

Alexander McQueen 2011/12



Zen of the Zodiac

I don't plan my day by my horoscope; however, I do read my horoscope in the paper, Facebook, and on Horoscope.com.  I also like to reflect on the previous day's horoscope to see what actually might have come true.  The following is a recap of the Aquarius personality....it's crazy how accurate and to the mark it is.  If you've never taken a look at the description of your Zodiac sign, take a gander at the horoscope website.

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Aquarians present themselves in one of two ways. One on hand, you’ll see someone who is shy, and quiet. On the other, an Aquarian can be boisterous, eccentric, and energetic. Both are deep thinkers with a love of helping others. Highly intellectual, this is a sign of fierce independence that prizes intuition tempered with logic. Both personality types have an uncanny ability to see both sides of an argument without prejudice, making them excellent problem-solvers. While very much attuned to the energies around them, Aquarians have a deep need to take time out alone and away to rejuvenate themselves. The keyword for this sign is imagination. The Aquarian can see a world of possibilities even when there appears to be none.

 

Strengths:  Progressive, original, humanitarian, independent.

 

Weaknesses:  Runs from emotional expression, uncompromising, temperamental, aloof.

 

Charismatic marks: Good looks, beautiful eyes, angular faces, thin build (where the hell did this thin build come from?)

 

Likes: Fun with friends, fighting for causes, helping others, intellectual conversation, a good listener.

 

Dislikes:  Limitations, being lonely, broken promises, dull or boring situations, people who disagree with them.

 

Best environment: Any gathering of people to exchange ideas.



The good





The not so good





Of All Things Pink and Sequined

After losing two nails along with what seemed like an inch of growth, it was obviously time to get a fill on my nails yesterday.  Once nails were back in order, I wandered around the ever-decreasing Three Rivers Mall.  Back in the day, the mall was the place to shop and hang.  Now, it has become a shadow of its old self, containing only Bath & Body Works, J.C.Penney, Macy's, and, its newest addition....the library!  Yawn!  My biggest annoyance was when I paid for two pairs of 50% off earrings at Maurices.  The clerk, i.e., young gal no more than 21, called me "Dear."  Geez, I hate that!  Who told her it was okay to call a customer Dear?  Especially someone so full of wisdom and maturity as myself?  Times like this want to pull these little bubble headed darlings aside and school them in the ways of acceptable customer service. 

Once done at the mall, I ventured over to Ross.  Nothing at Ross, aside from overhearing a humorous conversation between a young lady and her beau regarding high heel shoes:

Her - These hurt my feet but I love them.
Him - Uh, why would you buy shoes that hurt your feet?
Her - Because they are beautiful, that's why!  High heels always hurt my feet.
Him - But why don't you just buy a more comfortable pair?
Her - Because these look so damn good.  Don't they?
Him - Um, actually they look fantastic.  I see your point.

That was a girl after my own heart!  She also knew the way to a man (and best dressed list) was through his visual senses, pain be damned!

I then made my way to Fashion Bug, where the rather annoying albeit helpful clerk gave me a 40% off coupon.  Clerks always ask "What are you looking for?  Can I help you find something?"  For one, in most cases I never know what I'm looking for until I actually see it.  Second, I wouldn't request fashion assistance from someone who thought a matching velor sweatsuit was proper attire for work.  I'll fend for myself, Hilary Duff, thank you very much!

I ended up scoring a clearance top, pair of jeans, and a fantastically bright pink nail polish.  Returning home, I immediately covered my white french tips with bright pink....go bold or stay in bed, I say!

Last night I spent the evening with my new guy watching movies on his very large projector screen.  It's like being in the movie theater but with all the comforts of home.  We watched Bridesmaids (hilarious!) along with Limitless (big groan it was so bad.)  I wore my new jeans with my old faithful spiked black belt, black pumps, and new tee emblazoned with a large, sequined pink lipstick kiss.  There's something about sequins along with lipstick a Diva just can't resist. 

This morning finds me back to the normal routine of doing laundry, cleaning the kitchen, and writing on my blog.  I'm waiting to receive the final answer of my request to work four 10-hour days, which will eliminate one day of commute for me along with giving me an extra day for the weekend.  It would be sheer bliss!  For this reason, bedtime will be coming sooner than normal because, in hopes of a positive answer, my plan is to get to work by 7am Monday morning to start the new schedule this week.  Keep your fingers crossed for me, Divas!!!  And let's make this a week full of sequins!!

Lasagna with a Side of Loss and Heartburn

Do you ever have one of those days when you are slightly off kilter?  I had one of those on Friday.  A new gentleman friend, as my mother would say, was coming over for dinner Friday night.  Thursday night I threw together a lasagna, cleaned the house, then warned the boys that our home had to stay spotless, with the exception of their rooms, which never see the light of day. 

Friday morning as I drove to work I just didn't feel right; actually ended up having diarrhea all day (yes, TMI, I know!)  Right before lunch, one of the employees stopped by to see me regarding her paycheck.  During our conversation she mentioned that, two days prior, her husband had passed away.  Now, I am usually the pillar of strength at work, the rock, the emotionally steady person of composure.  Not this time...tears were spilling over my eyes as I gave her a hug.  After she left I ended up having a good cry.....so unlike my work persona.  Alas, I realized that no matter how hard I try to be devoid of my emotions while at work. a little human sneaks in when you least expect it.

The episode seemed to put me in a funk for the rest of the day.  When I arrived home, I preheated the oven then proceeded to change my clothes.  All I felt like wearing were my sweat shorts and a tee so that's exactly how I dressed, along with my flip flops.  I tried to fix my face and hair but it just wasn't happening.  Bad hair day, lackluster skin....it was quite the Friday!  Thankfully the lasagna was a big hit for both my boys and my friend, although he ended up needing Tums!  It seems the sadness of my co-worker who lost her spouse spilled over, tainting our evening dinner with heartburn - literally.

TGIF and Grab Your Plate!

It's finally Friday!!  Tonight I'm having a friend over for dinner and lasagna is on the menu.  I assembled the pasta dish last night so I can easily bake it tonight without slaving over the stove.  I also tried to clean the house some - you never know what a new friend may think when they visit your home for the first time.  Hopefully the impression will be one of comfort, taste, and humor!

Happy Birthday Diva Eilene

Happy Birthday on September 21 to my big sis Eilene!!!  Here she is in her most favorite pose - dog winner!!!

What Happens to My Paper When I Least Expect It!

As we all know, a Batman freak lives in my house.  As I go to fold this morning's newspaper to toss it out, look what I find.  And we aren't just talking one or two pictures....this kid had some time on his hands as Batman masks and cape reigned supreme throughout ye olde Daily News.

A Gray, Rainy Day Calls for Something Scary!

I spent this afternoon snuggled up on the recliner, coffee cup in hand, Stubbs on lap, and watched "The Exorcist."  Yep, the scary classic!  I remember back in the day when it came out; I was only nine but I remember hearing stories from my girlfriends who had family members who saw the film.  Oh, it sounded horrible!  People were fainting, throwing up, running out of the theater it was so bad!

The scary part about this film isn't the green pea soup vomiting; it's the fact that a little part of you thinks this could really happen.  I mean, we've all heard of exorcism and Satanic cults, etc.  However, it's Ellen Burstyn's hair that is so bad!!  This could, and has, happened!!!  A Dorothy Hamill cut gone awry!!!

I'm not sure I'll be able to sleep tonight!!!

Fab Over 40!

Want to see yourself on the cover of People magazine?  Then just proceed to this link.  Fabulous!  (The picture I used was one from a year ago when I had purple tips - don't have those any longer!)

Dating in the High Tech Arena

I've been spending a lot of time emailing and chatting with new men.  As always, humans are interesting creatures!  It makes me think back to the old days of dating.

In my twenties - Dating was all about the bar scene and phone calls.  You met each other then began chatting on the phone.

In my thirties - Newspaper personals were a big deal and the Internet dating scene was just happening.  On line dating sites were few and far between and they were all free.  You emailed a few times, talked on the phone, then met up to see if there was any chemistry.

In my forties - High tech is all the rage.  Between on line dating, Facebook, websites, etc., you are meeting all sorts of people through the Internet.  On-line personals, in most cases, cost money.  And how we used to exchange emails, texting has now become the standard, especially with younger men.  I wondered why that is then realized - younger men have grown up with cell phones and learned how to input data to a computer before they were old enough to receive typing lessons.  So they text more easily than they type!  I, on the other hand, am a bit more text-challenged!  I can whip out five paragraphs on an email much faster than I can text two lines.

All in the all, the result is still the same - people meeting people to see if there is a connection.  Which, no matter how effective the high tech arena, will never substitute for actual human interaction or chemistry!

Shoes of the Week

A look from Diva Luna



My idea of shoes!



TGIF!!!

Coming Soon to a Theater Near You!

I can't wait to see Breaking Dawn!  Read the book and the movie looks awesome.  Only downside is the movie is in Part I and Part II.  I tried to explain the movie to Sam, which included all sorts of descriptors such as "imprinting", "vampire process", "special skills", etc.  I think I lost him!

Back to the Real Me!

What do these things have in common?

Olive oil, pliers, and a comb were the tools I used to remove my extensions last night!  Yep, they were getting too dry and a few were falling out so I decided it was time to remove them.  Loved having a long hair but I missed being able to run my fingers through my head! 

I looked on YouTube to see if there was an easy to way to remove the glue rather than heading back to the stylists.  Especially since it was Sunday night and I didn't want to wait - once I make my mind up, there's no stopping me!

I warmed up the olive oil and rubbed it on the extension nubs.  Let that sit for 45 minutes.  Began combing the extensions but they wouldn't budge so I resorted to the pliers in order to crack the glue casing.  It took about 1.50 hours but I finally got them all out.  And didn't lose too many of my own hairs, although there were a few times I yanked several roots out along with the extension.  Thank God my hair is thick so I thought of this as a texturizing process! 

I left the olive oil on my hair all night long to keep my hair a little extra conditioning.  I miss the look of the long hair but don't miss the nubs!!

Prayers for My Kindred Spirit

My best friend lost her dad last night.  It seemed one minute he was fine and the next he was gone. Diva, my thoughts and prayers are with you.  Call day or night, anytime, and I will be there for you.  It's going to be rough for awhile but you will survive the grief.  My friend, I love you and am there for you, whether it be to vent, to cry, or simply to get toasted!  Don't hesitate to call!!

Goodbye Charly

Actor Cliff Robertson has died at 88.  The younger crowd know him as Uncle Ben in the Spiderman movies; I will always remember him from his Oscar winning role as a mentally disabled man in Charly.  That story, taken from Flowers from Algernon, was so incredibly sad - a mentally retarded man is given an experimental drug, becomes a genius and falls in love only to return to his original mental state as the drug's effect dissipates. 

May you rest in peace, Mr. Robertson.

Driving Under the Teenage Influence

Arriving home last night about midnight, I ran into son Sam leaving the house to go grab Taco Bell with his buddies.  Come right back I hollered as he left the house.

About 1:30 am I was snuggled in my bed, drifting into REM sleep when the phone rang.  Yep, it was Sambo and yep, cops were involved.  The boys had been pulled over because the driver, who still holds an intermediate license, had a taillight out.  In addition, he could only have four people in the car (he had five) and he couldn't be on the road after 1am.  And of course the boys needed a ride home. 

After a few choice swear words, I grabbed the dog, jumped in the car and made my way to the mall, where they had been pulled over.  It was obvious where to find them as the patrol car lights were going strong.  All of the kids sat in the buddies car, looking sullen and embarrassed. 

The cop made his way to me; after I restrained my little guard dog Stubs, he relayed the information to me about too many kids in the car and after 1am restriction.  Uh, okay....I wasn't in the mood for a reprimand, especially since my child was not the driver.  The boys loaded themselves into my car and proceeded to receive an earful on our road trip back home.  What happened to this "quick" trip to Taco Bell.  Apparently it had evolved into not only Taco Bell but McDonald's and then Winco.  I told them they deserved to get pulled over for not returning home right after Taco Bell.  Mama Diva was a pissed off woman last night!!  It was an uncomfortable silence for the remainder of the ride home.  I think they all got the point.

It was nice to climb back into my bed and return to sleep!!

My Saturday Project

I was like a whirling dervish yesterday - got up early (like 4:45 am!), cleaned the house, vacuumed, did all the laundry, folded it and put it away, dusted, then ventured to the yard.  I weeded the front yard before mowing then decided to remove the top layer of bricks surrounding the rock bed area as it would be easier to mow that way.  With an abundance of extra brick, I decided to surround my mailbox with them.  Damn it turned out good!  And damn it was hot outside!! 

Turning 21 Does Have Its Consequences!!

Last night I joined up with Adriana at Casa Ramos in Centralia to celebrate her 21st birthday.  I decided to make her a Hangover Bucket as a gift.  I filled it with vodka, bloody mary mix, birthday goblet, candle, movie, eye mask, aspirin, and antacid.  It was pretty cute, and after seeing Adriana in action last night, she's gonna need a good hangover remedy this morning!!

The Hangover Bucket



Ms. 21



Happy Birthday Adriana!!

Happy 21st Birthday to my dear friend and co-worker Adriana today!!!  Enjoy!!  But please don't drink and drive!!!

The Latina Diva!

Kudos to Friends with New Blogs!

I'm delighted to say that I've inspired my friends to begin their own blogs.  Diva Bobby just started The Cub's Point of View.  As you can see from his picture, Bobby is neither shy nor hesitant about expressing his unique point of view!  His blog will make you think, make you ponder, or definitely make you laugh!!

My little mija, Adriana, recently began Life with a Pinch of Latina, which focuses on her Hispanic culture, events, and recipes.   I love learning about new cultures and Adriana has really enlightened me about Hispanic traditions, relationships, and just information in general.  She's a spitfire and she'll bring this to her new blog!


I'm happy to say that I was the first follower for both of their blogs!  Take a look!!  I'm proud of you friends!!

It's Friday....Break Out Your Dancing Shoes!!!

Just Sayin...

I might not be someone's first choice, but I am a great choice.

I may not be rich but I am valuable.

I don't pretend to be someone I'm not, because I'm good at being me.

I might not be proud of some of the things

                                  I've done in the past, but I am proud of who I am today.

I may not be perfect but I don't need to be.

Take me as I am, or watch me as I walk away!!!

Youth, Alas Far Gone

What in the hell happened to Lindsay Lohan's little sister Ali?  She was recently photographed and doesn't even look like the same person!  Her modeling agency states "As a young girl who is growing up, it's natural for her facial features to change slightly, and we see this with many of the younger models we represent. Aliana is a beautiful 17-year-old girl who is growing into her face and body, as is the norm for someone of her age. We take pastoral care of our models very seriously and encourage the models to maintain a healthy lifestyle and body shape."  Uh, nobody grows into their face like this!!  When I exited puberty, I didn't have a new nose, brow lift, and plumped lips!!  And at 17, she would have required her mom's permission for all the surgery!

Sad.  She was so cute before but now she looks like a 40-year old freak face!  She reminds me of the Italian socialite Michaela Romanini, who is in all the plastic surgery horror story articles.  Be careful, Ali...this could be you in a few short years!!

First Day of School - Let the Excitement Begin!!

Here are Jordan and Sam ready to attend their first day of school today.  Aren't they cute? 

 

People of Walmart.....Set to Music!!

Diva Luna passed this along to me - it's hilarious!! 

Sharkbite.....Bite Me!

Diva Lynn discussed with me the merits (or rather, lack of) of the "Sharkbite" shirt design, as shown below.  Not flattering!  It appears the design is in the shape of a shark's bite, which highlights one's tummy.  Who would think that is flattering?  I mean, both of these models are easily a size 1-3 but do they look it?  They look much larger; actually, they look pregnant!  And do they even look happy? The model in beige is so pissed off over wearing this ugly colored and cut top she's about ready to kick box the viewer's ass!!   The consensus is in; unless you are under the age of 10, the sharkbite needs to be put out to sea!

 

Nothing Better Than A Little Stuff!

 When I was grocery shopping last week, I ran into what I thought was the greatest idea ever - Oreo Triple Double cookies!!!  My prayers were answered!  I mean, double stuff is fine but triple stuff is mind-blowing.  Unfortunately, all I read was the top line.  Upon arriving home, I ripped into the package only to find.............

This.  Yah, it was triple "cookie" not stuff!  Actually, it was single stuff- white and chocolate - with three cookies.  Yuck.  They've now sat in the cupboard for a week - even the boys were downtrodden about this new cookie. 

Now THIS is the kind of triple stuff for which I seek.  Unfortunately, it can only be found on-line.

It's So Her

Andrea, the flamingo obsessed, is shown posing here with her new hat that I picked up for her during my beach trip.  Isn't she just to die for??

Of Crowds, Clothes, and Catching Up

Today was a busy day!  It seemed son Jordan and I were at Clackamas Mall forever, along with the ton of other people that decided today would be an ideal day to be shopping!  Since we were on a mission to get Jordan's school clothes, he insisted I not look at anything for myself and focus on him until we were done.  Then I could venture out for my own personal shopping.  It was torture having to pass by Sephora without stopping in for a look see.  Of course one our first stops was Hot Topic!  Found a couple of t-shirts there before hitting Sears, where we found him several pairs of jeans (on the clearance rack, no less!)  I tried to get him to enter H&M but he wasn't having it.  We picked up a pair of shoes on sale from Vans then hit Zumiez where we found two more pair along with a backpack.  JC Penney provided a couple of hoodies then it was on to get his hair cut.  That kid's hair grows like wildfire and I was so happy he agreed to get it cut - short!  The stylist even clipped off his beard so now Jordan is looking like a man of style!

We then split up and I hit Torrid, where I picked up a couple of t-shirts from the 50% off clearance price rack along with a sweet clearance priced Hello Kitty watch.  Then I made my way to Sephora, the mecca of makeup!  While I was browsing, I saw a gal of about 11 swabbing her lips with the tester gloss.  Gross.  I never use the tester products because God knows how many people have been using the container for application as opposed to the handy Q-tips sitting next to them.  I almost told that girl "do you know how many germs are on that lip gloss wand?"  Nasty!

I ended up finding a Bare Escentuals kit that contained a vibrant pink blush, pink gloss, two eye shadows, and an application brush.  While in Sephora, Jordan called me and said he had made mistake by not wanting to go into H&M because there was super cool jacket he really wanted.  Once I wrapped up my Sephora purchase, I met Jordan at H&M to take a look.

The source of Jordan's happiness


The jacket was olive green khaki and military-inspired.  Jordan tried it on and absolutely fell in love with it.  So of course I had to pick that up as well.  That kid, whom I lovingly refer to as "Mr. Angry", was almost dancing a jig over that darn jacket!  He was actually grinning!! 

Thankfully that jacket was our last purchase.  We made our way to the car and drove home....my little tootsies needed a rest!

After taking a 45-minute break, I met an old friend at the lake to catch up.  That was a two-hour conversation but now I've finally made my way home and am looking forward to getting my jammies on to relax.  And you know what?  I get to sleep in tomorrow!!!  Life just doesn't get better than spending quality time with a beloved son, scoring some new makeup, friendly conversation, and a chance to sleep in!!

Belly Laughs and BBQ

I fought through what I thought was a summer cold (but only allergies) to attend a barbecue at the bosses house in Olympia last night.  So glad I did as I've never laughed so much in my life!!  At one point I was almost gasping for breath due to the downright silly joking going on.  This laughter was exactly what I needed!  That shot of Patron was also very useful!

Today will find son Jordan and I cruising to Clackamas Mall to pick up school clothes and hopefully a haircut for him.  While we were hitting Macy's and Foot Locker for Sam, the trip today will more than likely include Hot Topic along with NW Cutlery, where Jordan will try to convince me that he needs a new sword to complement his school clothes.  Won't be happening!!  The good part is that Jordan is a very quick shopper, which will leave time for Mama Diva to hit a few stores of her own!!

And the best part of today?  It's warm and sunny outside!!!!

Shoe of the Week

Prada Fall 2011

TGIF!!!!

Have a fabulous holiday weekend Divas!!  I'm going to take some time to kick back, relax, maybe hit the beach, and generally enjoy life!!