Nothing to Do...

...with fashion or beauty, I know, but I LOVE Dr Drew (and Celebrity Rehab is one of my favorite guilty pleasures - see my tribute here., and I'm excited that he will be getting his own show on HLN soon.

CNN Heroes

Here’s a sneak peek from the event hosted by Anderson Cooper and airing tonight at 8on ET/5pm PT on CNN. Watch it for the heros, or watch it for the celebrity fame whores in their one-shouldered dresses: Demi Moore, Halle Barry, Renee Zellweger, Bon Jovi....

CNN Heroes has illustrated the best of humanity through the telling of stories of selfless acts of kindness, courage and perseverance. More than 10,000 nominations for CNN Heroes were received from more than 100 countries.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Bergdorf Goodman 2010 Holiday Windows

I probably won't get the opportunity to see the windows at Bergdorf Goodman in person this holiday season, so this video is the next best thing.

Did anyone else think, as they were watching, "I want that job!" ?

A Gift That Gives Back

Want to do something to "give back" during the holidays? Well, this adorable Rebecca Taylor tote, designed by her husband Wayne Pate, can help you do just that.

100% of the proceeds of this tote, available now at RebeccaTaylor.com, will be donated to the National Wildlife Federation's efforts to clean up the BP oil spill in the Gulf.

That sounds like $135 well spent.

Look! It's Blossom!

Blossom star Mayim Bialik attended the 2010 CNN Heroes All-Stars Tribute last weekend wearing her great-grandmother's dress and the same hippie hair she's been sporting for decades. While it's nice to see her out and about, it would have been nicer to see her dressing her age.

Didn't What Not to Wear do her any good at all?

2010 American Music Awards

Music awards always offer up a tantalizing variety of trashy costumes, and this year's AMAs were no different. However, there were also a surprising number of tasteful and perhaps even somewhat matronly looks.

Short and shiny. Fergie chose feathered epaulets, while Jenny McCarthy works a disco Wilma Flintstone look.

Cray-cray obviously runs in the Pinkett-Smith family. Mother Jada looks like an interplanetary harlot, while her daughter, Willow, looks as if she just escaped a special Nickelodeon-inspired mental ward, leaving half her straight jacket behind.

Heidi Klum and Rhianna both borrowed selections from their granny's lingerie chest. Rhianna's matchy-matchy hair and dress color would probably send Nina Garcia into apoplexy.

Katy Perry looks unusually tasteful and subdued. As does Miley Cyrus, but why didn't anyone tell her that she was trailing an entire roll of toilet paper behind her?

I can't even begin to describe Nicki Minaj's special brand of insanity. Maybe Phoebe Price (just back from a remnant sale at Mood) can help me....

Sarah Palin is Your Fault

Fran Lebowitz joins Joy Behar tonight at 9, where you can hear her thoughts on Sarah Palin, and the possibility of her beating Barack Obama in 2012:

Well I think there’s a possibility. And the fact that it’s a possibility is the fault of Barbara Walters…I don’t mean personally, but it’s the fault of the media. In other words, the fact that we know who Sarah Palin is, is your fault. And there’s no difference between the Kardashians and Sarah Palin...same. It’s not as if their accomplishments are inescapable and we have to pay attention to them…they have no accomplishments so if you stopped paying attention to them…they’d disappear.

The Royal Engagement Ring

Kate shows off the ring.

The ring on Diana's hand.

After eight long years of dating, Prince William finally popped the question to girlfriend Kate Middleton. He gave her his mother Princess Diana's engagement ring, a large oval sapphire surrounded by fourteen small diamonds, designed by former crown jewelers Garrard & Co. Back in the 80s, similar rings started showing up on the fingers of engaged commoners everywhere - will we see a resurgence today?



Similar rings are available on the Internet, like this $18,500 baby from Bluenile.com.

Personally, I'm a round-diamond gal and am not at all fond of colored gemstones in engagement rings, particularly large ovals. What do you think?

JCPenney Wedding Party

JCPenney is holding a special online wedding party this Thursday, November 18th offering participants an opportunity to get expert advice on styling everything for your wedding – from the hair all of the way down to your undergarments.

Perhaps the best part about the party is that JCPenney will be giving away 10 prizes every 10 minutes. So participants not only will receive expert advice for wedding day beauty but they will have the chance to win tons of prizes!

The party is scheduled for this Thursday, November 18th at 8pm CT. Register now for the party here: http://bit.ly/cs4Hqz

Also, refer 2 or more friends to the party and if they watch the party, you will receive $25 in free dining!

Ann Taylor Friends and Family Event

It's time once again for the Ann Taylor Friends & Family Event! Enjoy!

Jesse Tyler Ferguson on The Joy Behar Show Tonight

From the hit ABC series "Modern Family," Emmy nominated actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson who plays Mitchell, one half of the show’s very loving couple, will be on tonight’s episode of The Joy Behar Show. Among other things, they talk about a new study that Modern Family viewers tend to skew Republican, according to Jesse:

“We focus a lot on family values and the core family and bringing up kids in this great way. And it just so happens that there’s this gay couple in there. It actually relieves me to hear that the Republicans love our show so much because I think that we caught the Trojan Horse, we kind of sneak in there sometimes. They don’t even realize that they’re enjoying this great gay couple”

Tonight at 9 p.m. ET on HLN.

2010 Latin Grammys

While plenty of nicely-dressed folks showed up in Las Vegas for the Latin Grammy Awards, it's so much more fun to look at the outfits of those who have, shall we say, "taste issues."

This person, who calls herself, "D'manti," (diamante? Del Monte?) had so many tacky outfits from which to choose, she decided to wear two. Which do you prefer, the slutty figure skater, or the slutty Country singer?

Rosario likes to show off her rack.

As does Lucero...

...and Mayra Veronica. Do you detect a theme?

Speaking of jugs, Charo's are still perky after all these years.

The bitch is 69!

Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2010 Tatiana Del Gado chose to cover up her breasteses, but I'm not sure this baby pink and feathered number is any less tacky than the dresses above.

JLo, on the other hand, looks very subdued.  I like the hair, but the gown's not working, particularly because it's too tight around her big butt. I know she likes to emphasize it, but when the fabric pulls that much across the front, I worry for her seams.

Gift Certificate Giveaway

The holidays will be here before you know it and I have one $55 gift certificate to CSN Stores to give to one lucky winner. All you need to do is leave a comment telling me why you would like to win. Please make sure to leave a valid e-mail address with your comment so I can contact the winner. Other contest rules can be found in the right-hand sidebar. ----->

So what can you do with a CSN gift certificate? Why, you can buy any number of things, from a purse to a dog toy, from a kitchen tool to a suitcase! They really have everything under the sun. My dog, Milo, has been enjoying the dog toys I bought for him a few months ago. So much so, I might just have to order more.... :)

Contest ends 11/24.

Weddings and Shoes

Let me tell you a story about my wedding shoes. I had wanted my footwear to be the "something blue" element of my ensemble, and picked out a really cute pair of blue strappy shoes with moderately-high heels. I figured I could wear them on other occasions because they didn't look like wedding shoes. And they were the perfect height for the length of my gown.

Until my gown was altered.

When I fetched it from the bridal shop, the dress had suddenly become another inch or so longer! I wasn't about to spend the extra money to have the skirt hemmed, so I returned my blue shoes and bought a pair with higher heels. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything that fit my budget, was the right height, and were blue.

Maybe my shoes weren't perfect, but my husband is. :)

Anyhoo...one of those Kardashians judged the Wedding Central If the Shoe Fits Contest in which thirty brides-to-be duked it out, searching to find eleven pairs of designer shoes among a sea of shoe-boxes. The winner received a $5,000 check and $5,000 worth of wedding consultations from Wedding Central's celebrity wedding experts.

The carnage.

I coulda bought nicer shoes if I had $5000. My whole wedding didn't cost that much.

The Fashion Show Ultimate Collection

Tonight is the season 2 premiere of Bravo's answer to Project Runway, The Fashion Show. TFS has been rebooted with a new hostess in the form of the rather intimidating Iman, and a new 2-team structure. But will it be better this time around? Watch tonight and find out.

Angel Giving Tree by JCPenney

The Salvation Army and JCPenney have teamed up again this year for The Angel Giving Tree Online Program. The program allows customers to adopt an "angel" (a needy child or senior) and then shop for gifts for their angel this holiday season - a great effort to create positive change and give back this holiday season.

Every user can adopt their angel based on location, sex, and age and then choose items off the child/senior’s list to give them for the holidays. In collaboration with UPS, Angel Giving Tree gifts purchased through jcp.com can be shipped free of charge to a local Salvation Army collection center.

To learn more about the program and to adopt an angel yourself head here: http://jcp.com/angel

The program is really perfect for those who want to participate but don’t have the free time to head out to the store – you can just register online and purchase everything from your home! Friday, December 10th marks the deadline for supporting children and seniors in need through The JCPenney Angel Giving Tree program.

Cher!

Cher looks fantastic, doesn't she? Better now than she did 10 years ago, I think. Her surgeons should be commended. But there's something about her profile that makes me think of Frank Langella. Is it me, or do you see it too?

Chunky Necklaces

Necklaces have become chunkier, crazier recently, featuring a mix of semi-precious stone beads, with or without metal accents. Here are some of my favorites,. Most were from Bergdorfs, although the top one can be purchased at this Etsy Store.

Minx Bead Jewelry African Turquoise, wood, pearl, glass, and bone necklace, $175

Jose & Maria Barrera Turquoise and Pearl Chain Necklace, $940

Jose & Maria Barrera Stone Pendant Necklace $1190

Ranjana Khan Gilded Horn Bib Necklace $1100

Steven Dweck Multi-stone Drop Necklace $690

Steven Dweck Indian Agate Bead Necklace $695