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L’Odyssee de Cartier…Amazing $14 Million 3 Minute Commercial
I am not sure I understand why……
Why would a luxury product spend $14 million on a 3 and half minute commercial – and air it to the 99% of us, who can not afford their product? They even have a Facebook page with 500,000 LIKES. Really? Facebook users are buying Cartier?
I don’t get it. But it is BEAUTIFUL and has EVERYONE talking who say it last night.
If you thought their 2011 Holiday commercial was cool – this one will blow you away.
WATCH (Behind the Scenes is cool too!)
CARTIER MAIN SITE Complete You Tube Channel with LOTS of videos from Cartier
Cool and Fun Photo Cards from Fabulous Stationary
FABULOUS STATIONARY has just launched Create Your Own Photo Cards.
Ready for your close-up? Create unforgettable note cards featuring
photos of your family, friends, pets — anyone near and dear to you.
Great for Union/Marriage announcements, party invites, thank you cards and more.
Each photo design comes in three color combinations. Simply upload your photo, personalize the message on the front (and
inside too, if you like), and preview your card. It’s that easy!
Photo cards are priced at $55 for a set of 20. Every set includes
our signature return address feature.. “we print the return address
directly on the back of the card..then when slipped into out window
envelopes the address shows through . Our cards are sized at 6.24″ wide
by 4.5″ high.”
How cool is that?
Fabulous Stationary Photo Cards
2WINK – Hot Mens Swimsuits and Underwear from Down Under
2wink
Australia’s brand name was conceived from the concept to wink your eye
(hence to wink) Combined with that the company produces Aussie made
products the result is 2-wink Australia. It is not TWINK.
2WINK is the hottest Australian-made designer Underwear and swimwear that is popular all around the world. Briefs, boxers and a fashionable swimwear.
“Walkabout”(Pictured with Model Lee Stram, Photoshoot by Paul Dedona Photography.) is
Australia’s first range of Aussie made underwear using
Aboriginal artwork on the waistband. Design by popular Aboriginal artist Peter Mulchay
of Queensland, these briefs provide a sexy masculine look and feel.
Outstanding Aussie craftsmanship and made from using a mixture of cotton/spandex, these
briefs and trunks hold firm and highlight your front and rear assets.
External exposed grey stitching further enhance the appearance of these
sexy looking low rider briefs and comfortable trunks.
2WINK has scorching hot models and ads – but also deliver a great quality product. They strive for top-notch quality and products are all made in Australia with strict quality controls. Their product has grown at leaps and bounds in the last year and can be found in over 40 countries.
You can always order online as well, with free shipping.
2 WINK Look sexy and feel great.
Free worldwide shipping.
Breath Slim – A New Way to Lose Weight
It’s that time of year – that many of us over-indulge and many people put “weight loss” or “diet” on their New Years Resolution list.
I just read about this new device that sounds amazing. LOSE FAT without exercising. This is not a fad, but in fact based on years of scientific studies.
In the early 90’s, a group of international scientists and enthusiasts
decided to turn their research to an ancient healing art that has been
practiced for tens of thousands of years.
Their research proved that while different breathing methods produce different results, all of them had a therapeutic effect. Scientists discovered that calmer and slower breathing allows the body to retain more of its vital resources.
A couple years ago a personal trainer told me that deep breathing exercises can help with weight loss,
relaxation, and sense of well being. Most of us do not breath
properly, or deep enough, and only breath air
up into our chest. Look at yourself in the mirror. Your lungs hang all
the way down toward the bottom of your rib cage. More than likely,
you’re not filling them up with the precious air they need. Most of us
inflate just the upper portion.
In 1996, their research led to the development of the world’s first
respiratory training device (FRTD). The FRTD, a state-of-the-art
breathing device that remedies diseases of the respiratory,
cardiovascular and nervous systems, is patented and registered in many
countries including the United States. The Food and Drug Administration
of U. S. (FDA) approved it in 1998. More than 3 million FRTD devices
have been sold all over the world.
Studies have shown that not only was the FRTD effective at treating asthma
and hypertension, but in the first month of treatment, more than 82%
of patients using the FRTD also noticed a drop in excess weight.
Scientists from the U. S., Europe and the Russian Federation began
to conduct even more research, discovering that the delivery of extra
oxygen burned through fat through a process called oxidation. They
discovered that it takes about 16 pounds of oxygen to burn two pounds
of excess weight. So with the FRTD, people’s blood streams were filled
with about 24 percent oxygen which couldn’t help but increase the
oxidation (or burning) of fat. They also discovered that with the
delivery of extra oxygen also reduced food cravings.
The BreathSlim device is a specially made cup and breathing “hose”. And the entire process is quite simple.The BreathSlim method is based on exercising your breathing, using resistance to exhalation. Resistance in the lungs increases the pressure of the air, and more oxygen begins to circulate through the blood. You feel your lungs stretch and expand like they are meant to. That extra oxygen you
give your body moves through your bloodstream, slightly
increasing your flow, and helps get rid of excess waste and fat.
It was a little tricky at first – you will have to practice a bit to get the hang of it. But if you spend about 10 minutes a day, you should see results. They advise that you work up to 20 minutes a day for optimal results.
They also recommend exercising in the evening before going to bed. This
allows you to reduce signs of fatigue tiredness after working day and
improves the quality of your sleep. I found it very relaxing in fact.
The device runs about $50 and can be ordered online!
BreathSlim weight loss device
Barbra Streisand…A Retrospective Book
A lavish tribute to perhaps the world’s most beloved and enduring star:
the incomparable actress, director, and diva, Barbra Streisand.
Streisand is a record-breaking global phenomenon who has won virtually
every award the entertainment industry has to bestow: Oscars®, Emmys®,
Grammys®, Tonys®, a Peabody, and more.
This large-format, fully
illustrated book celebrates her uniquely brilliant career with hundreds
of rarely published photographs, album artwork, memorabilia, annotated
lists, and special in-depth features on everything from her
trend-setting style to her transcendent voice. Streisand’s millions of
fans will delight in the treasures they’ll discover inside, as they
follow Barbra from her Brooklyn childhood to her nightclub appearances,
emergence as a Broadway star, rise to Hollywood legend…and beyond.
2-7-2012 $20 at AMAZON!
Barbra: A Retrospective
Musical AVANTGARDE to be Released this Month on CD
The Classic Broadway HIT Musical “AVANTGARDE”
Soundtrack… will finally be released via Famous
Records/EMG/UMG INC.
New York singer/songwriter Ernest Kohl has spent years trying to make this happen. He explains, “When I was 16 I starred in a Broadway musical that had a huge wonderful
successful opening and was eventually moved uptown to B-way & was selling
out every night to great reviews. It was AVANTGARDE.
Well, Actors Equity unfortunately went
in to new rules and 4 big musicals closed. Ours was one of them- the Original Cast Recording was
never released and because of that, it put a lot of actors out of work.
It is very sad, that over the years ALL of the guys in the original cast, outside of me, have passed away from
AIDS.
All the woman are still living and many have great
careers & TONY’s now!
I promised my best
friends on their deathbeds, I would get this Cast Album out- Somehow, some day. And over the years, this has been my goal.
Finally on December 31st – The Original Cast Album of “AVANTGARDE” will be released! I am so excited. It has
been fully restored & remastered & with a special bonus track
added (it did not fit on vinyl back then).
Now it will
finally be out on CD & on Digial Download for the world to experience it’s
magic.
I succeeded in my mission.
There is even talk of a revival if the
album does well…it would have to be re-done & up-dated. But that’s why
this legendary Cast album (that’s now has huge cult appeal ) must come
out & we had so many requests for it.
It is exciting that the original Cast Musical
“AVANTGARDE” will be released & the beautiful voices of our lost men
to Aids will finally be heard by the world and I was able to keep my promise to
them! We are dedicating it in memorial trubite to the guys lost.”
Pre-order NOW – Under $10 @ AMAZON! Avantgarde – The Musical
WATCH THE VIDEO – with fully restored images from the show!
THIS ALBUM IS RELEASED IN MEMORY OF: CHRIS SEPPE,
CHARLES CARTER, DARYL CARPENTER, STEVEN LEWIS & JEFFREY
L. ROBBINS.
* AVANTGARDE WILL FEATURE “SPECIAL” HOT NEW REMIXES
BY “THE NEW YORK REMIXERS” Which currently have the
#1 Comp. on the World Chart “THE LEGENDS OF DANCE”
T Shirts On Demand – Perfect for Last Minute Gifts
How cool to design your own for shirt – for yourself, your BF, your BFF or even your small business?
The days of ordering huge quantity’s are long gone. Now you can order 1 or 100. With prices starting as low as $16 a shirt!
Meet OO SHIRTS. Custom T’s printed for great prices! ” We’re a startup company located in Berkeley, California. We strive to
provide the best quality product at the lowest price, and to make sure
the ordering process is fun and easy.” says owner Sam.
And yes, they are LGBT friendly.
Ordering IS SO EASY. I have used a couple couple companies and tried to upload art and it is not user-friendly. We have used OO SHIRTS and the process was quick, and easy, and they delivered a very nice quality printed T!
Check them out! OOSHIRTS!
Personalize a special shirt for the hard to buy person on your gift list!
Benetton Ads for UN HATE Create Drama with the Vatican
BENETTON
recently created digitally altered ads as part of an “unhate” campaign featuring
political and religious leaders, including President Obama and Chinese
President Hu Jintao as well as French President Nicolas Sarkozy and
German Chancellor Angela Merkel kissing.
BRILLIANT!
Well, the Vatican did not think so. After strong protests from the Vatican, the Italian clothing company Benetton has pulled an ad showing Pope Benedict XVI kissing a senior Egyptian imam, the BBC reports.
Vatican spokesman Federico Lomabardi called the ad “absolutely
unacceptable” and said it showed “a grave lack of respect for the pope
(and) an offense to the feelings of believers …”
The public-relations- savvy clothing company has frequently mounted
controversial ad campaigns, including one showing a nun kissing a priest
and a man dying of AIDS.
“We are sorry that the use of an image of the pontiff and the imam
should have offended the sensibilities of the faithful in this way,”
Benetton said in a statement.
SMIRNOFF Launches New Vodkas…Marshmallow and Whipped
Holiday entertaining.
What to serve?
Stumped?
Well don’t serve the same old spiked hot chocolate or mixed drink. This season get a new attitude and a new holiday spirit… SMIRNOFF Vodka Whipped Cream and Fluffed Marshmallow Flavored Vodka. I tried these last night – and YUM! Both are awesome!
The world’s number-one selling and most awarded vodka brand created two decadent new flavors to offer adult consumers a line of premium spirits that are fun, sophisticated, and cleverly wicked. Both SMIRNOFF Whipped Cream and SMIRNOFF Fluffed Marshmallow Flavored Vodkas are available nationwide at local retailers with a suggested retail price of $12.99 per 750mL bottle (prices may vary per market).
Epitomizing the decadent side of sweets, SMIRNOFF Whipped Cream flavored vodka possesses a seductive aroma that compliments its smooth whipped cream taste. SMIRNOFF Fluffed Marshmallow’s refreshing and airy scent is met with the subtle sweetness of confection—qualities that exemplify the innocent side of a favorite indulgent dessert.
Add some WHIPPED to your coffee – with a splash of Kahlua.
Add some Marshmallow to your hot cocoa, for a smooth winter warmer.
Created from SMIRNOFF No. 21™, both SMIRNOFF Whipped Cream and SMIRNOFF Fluffed Marshmallow Flavored Vodkas deliver a smooth, creamy taste and sweet flavor that can be enjoyed as a shot or as the key ingredient in cutting-edge cocktails.
“I can’t decide whether I am more naughty or nice, and maybe that’s why I’m partnering with SMIRNOFF. I may just be a little of both,” said Amber Rose, model, nightlife maven and judge on Season 2 of Master of the Mix. SMIRNOFF’s new Whipped and Fluffed flavors will no doubt add a little thrill to a night out.”
No matter how you choose to celebrate, SMIRNOFF reminds you to please do so responsibly.
SIR RICHARDS the world’s first Luxury and Charitable Condom
CHARITABLE, CHIC
Designer Condoms!
What more could you ask for?!
As humorous as their name may be, Sir Richard’s is serious about public health, and social and animal welfare.
The distinctive packaging of Sir Richard’s condoms does more than help the product, ahem, pop out, on the shelf. It is helping to reach consumers who want to protect more than themselves.
The condoms, made their debut in eco-friendly type stores late last fall, and are trying to reach a more receptive audience then your typical male condom buyer. Targeting women, college students and the gay community, Sir Richard’s is hoping to reach a more socially progressive market.
They have been very well-received by retailers and hoteliers such as The Wynn Las Vegas, Viceroy, Cassa Hotel, and even boutique retail outlets like Fred Segal, Paul Smith & Whole Foods and more.
Not only will the condoms be vegan-friendly, made without casein, which is typically a standard part of the manufacturing process, but for each condom purchased, a condom is donated to distributing organizations in developing countries.
The condom maker is developing partnerships with organizations in Haiti, Thailand and Uganda for donation distribution in those countries. Semi-annually, the company will send a shipment equal to the number of condoms sold in the previous six months to these areas.
Sir Richard’s founder Mathew Gerson, in an interview for Elephant Journal, explained that in recent years, most of the US funds for sexual health in developing nations went toward abstinence education, leaving the global demand for free condoms only 10 percent fulfilled.
While there is an obvious, and great, need for protection in every country, cultural acceptance is a huge barrier that must be treated cautiously. Each of the countries being given condoms will have their own cultural-specific branding and language on the packaging, hopefully easing any remaining stigmas or social barriers.
Sir Richard’s is also aiming to make condom buying more of a fashionable experience here in the US, where the majority of people are sill embarrassed to buy rubbers at their local drugstore.
The company is hoping that the future brings more opportunities to be more than just a pretty face, though. Currently the lubricant is silicone-based, rather than petroleum, and they eventually want to implant seeds in their packaging as well as many other eco initiatives, but FDA regulations make any kind of change difficult in the condom industry. So while their goals are green, for now they will have to make do with providing free protection from sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies in developing countries. After all, as they say, doing good never felt better.
Available in Extra large, Ultra Thin, Classic Ribbed, and my favorite, Pleasure Dots!
Compared to most brands I checked, they are actually the same price or a little less expensive. And GREAT QUALITY! SIR RICHARDS find them on FaceBook!
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Todd Sanfield Underwear Collection Available Now
WHILE THEY’RE HOT!
Todd Sanfield, male supermodel turned underwear designer, phoned me the other day to tell me that his entire mens underwear line is now in stock and all the images are up on his site.
Scorching hot images of Todd wearing the undies makes me want to go out and buy one of each!
Todd Sanfield is delivering you the most sophisticated, cutting-edge design and the latest trends in his high-end underwear collection. Classy, elegant and most of all sensual can best describe the look and tone of the line. His commitment is to guarantee superior comfort in fit, and to set the standard of ultimate quality and durability.
The line is made with the finest blend of cotton and each pair of underwear is personally designed and inspired by Todd’s unique sense of style and character, which sets this collection above the rest.
The underwear runs $20-$25 and there is also a 24×36 poster available of Todd for $35.
Todd is in talks with various outlets for carrying his line.
So for now, go to his site and place your order!
TODD SANFIELD UNDERWEAR
EvolutionMan Skin Care for Men – High Quality that Won’t Break the Bank
is working proof that a modern skincare and grooming collection for men can be polished and sophisticated while maintaining ethical and green formulation, packaging and business practices.
This new skin care line for men is available at a mid-range price point without sacrificing high-end efficacy, quality or cutting-edge aesthetics. And they have Multi-purpose products that are easy to use and will simplify your face and skin care routine.
Cosmetics have been used for as long as there have been men to use them. The association between men and makeup was mentioned in the Old Testament (Ezekiel 23:40), and eye shadow was used in Egyptian burials dating back to 10,000 BC! So this is not a new concept!
For Marco Berardini, founder and CEO of EVOLUTIONMAN, the art of business and business of art are one in the same.
His background in image creation – as a world-class hairstylist, groomer and makeup artist for everything from ads and editorial in the fashion and beauty majors to extensive work in the upper echelons of A-list global celebrity – serves him well as a product developer and entrepreneur.
Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, Marco Berardini has lived and worked in every fashion capitol in the world including Paris, Milan, London, New York, Munich and Sydney. Today, he is based in Los Angeles. Marco’s portfolio is available online.
THE PERFECT SHAVE?
YES! Starting with a clean face is paramount to getting a close shave. Apply Wash & Buff ( a cleanser and scrub all in one) to an already warm damp skin. Always use warm water as it helps soften the beard and prepares the skin for shaving. Hot water may dehydrate your skin so be sure to use warm water. Wash & Buff deep cleans and removes dirt and oil, which allows your razor to glide more easily against the skin. Rinse off with warm water and leave wet. ($19).
Next, apply a thin layer of the milky Cleanse & Shave to help soften the beard and add more glide to the razor.
($20). This WORKS GREAT! I tried it and loved it!
And if you live somewhere cold in the winter time, no doubt you’re like me, and you feel so pale. In the summer most of us sport a natural glow. Have no fear, the company offers the ultimate matte moisturizer with the right amount of bronze , to provide a natural looking tan.
Optically compatible with all skin tones, the greaseless and lightweight triple-action formula blends well and stays exactly where you put it. Instantly calms razor burn and irritation to help revitalize skin. Organic titanium dioxide delivers full spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection.($20).
Stayed out to late last night? Not getting enough rest and fighting dark circles? Conceal is a user-friendly tinted cream that blends seamlessly. Whether the goal is to erase signs of sun damage, dark circles, blemishes or redness. ($20).
And chances are if you are over 30, you are concerned about the eye area. Their lightweight eye treatment Revitalize Eye Gel , has a matte finish that keeps skin cool and calm. Specifically formulated for the eye area, this intensive treatment reduces the appearance of fine lines, improves skin firmness and illuminates the eye area for a more youthful appearance. Anti-inflammatory agents reduce the look of puffiness. Alpha-hydroxyacids and antioxidants diminish the appearance of lines and dark circles. ($24).
And EVERYONE can use a good lip balm! Both George Clooney ans Conan O’Brien love this pucker protector. The EvolutionMan Lip Balm is made with beeswax, a natural hydrating ingredient that increases skin’s essential moisture. ($10).
Stylish black packaging packed with quality products, that won’t break the bank!
EvoultionMan ! Check it out.
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Restaurant Deals and Discounts – Could Be Bigger Than Groupon!
We just found the newest
Restaurant Discount Club!
It’s called VILLAGE VINES .
“VillageVines gives food lovers access to preferred pricing with their city’s most popular restaurants. We make your dining experiences more convenient and more affordable, and we do so by partnering with the best dining establishments – from the restaurant icons to the up and coming gems.”
Here’s how it works:
- Each day we highlight a handful of restaurants from among our carefully curated list of the best spots in your city
- You choose where to dine and use us to make your party’s reservation before the offer expires
- You pay $10 to secure your exclusive pricing (typically 30% off your party’s entire bill – food and drink!)
- Your discount is applied to your bill at meal’s end – no coupons, no phone calls and no hassles!
How cool is that? Right now, they offer restaurant deals in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Denver, and Washington DC. More cities coming soon!
Check out Village Vines today ! And sign up for FREE!
Andy Warhol and Dom Perignon – The Perfect Holiday Gift
EVERYONE
keeps asking what I want for Christmas –
and that I AM SO HARD TO BUY FOR!
Sound familiar?!
Well look no further –
Limited edition DOM PERIGNON bottles created in tribute to the great American artist, Andy Warhol.
Sure, his iconic works may have been signified by more mundane items like Campbell’s soup cans, but that hasn’t stopped this top-tier bubbly from paying homage to Warhol. Upholding their intense focus to detail, the famous Champagne house commissioned the Design Laboratory at Central Saint Martin’s School of Art & Design to reinterpret their iconic bottle.
The bottle is almost black in color, and the shield-shaped label comes in distinctly pop art red, blue, or yellow, paying homage to Andy’s flare. The box is a work of art unto itself with shadows and reflection taking on vivid color like a tableau of Marilyn Monroes.
The end result is three unique collector bottles that feature bright label colors loved by Warhol in his work.
Supplies will be limited and are expected to arrive at wine shops around the us THIS MONTH! About $199.
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Todd Sanfield’s 3rd DNA Cover – Plus The Official Launch of His Underwear Line
HOT OFF THE PRESS!
Supermodel Todd Sanfield and Photographer Rick Day
sent these images over from the new issue of DNA .
This is Todd’s 3rd COVER! No other model has ever achieved this!
And yesterday Todds Underwear Line store went live – all of the styles are
not there yet – more pieces will be added in the coming weeks.
The official launch party will be in
New York City at Splash Bar on December 18th.
Todd Sanfield is delivering you the most sophisticated, cutting-edge design and the latest trends in his high-end underwear collection. Classy, elegant and most of all sensual can best describe the look and tone of the line. His commitment is to guarantee superior comfort in fit, and to set the standard of ultimate quality and durability. The line is made with the finest blend of cotton and each pair of underwear is personally designed and inspired by Todd’s unique sense of style and character,
which sets this collection above the rest.
Join Todd on Facebook
Check out Todd Sanfield Underwear
THIS PHOTO SHOOT WAS SO HOT
We had to put the sexier images on a seperate page !
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Barbra Streisands New Book is Taking Pre-Orders and You Can Save BIG
For nearly five decades Barbra Streisand has been one of the singular figures in American entertainment. From the cabaret to the Broadway stage, from television and film stardom to her acclaimed work as a director, from the recording studio to the concert hall, she has demonstrated that the extraordinary voice that launched her career was only one of her remarkable gifts.
Now, in her first book, Barbra Streisand reveals another aspect of her talent: the taste and style that have inspired her beautiful homes and collections.
My Passion for Design focuses on the architecture and construction of her newest homes, the dream refuge that she has longed for since the days when she shared a small Brooklyn apartment with her mother, brother, and grandparents.
A culmination and reflection of Streisand’s love of American architecture and design between the eighteenth and twentieth centuries, the book contains many of her own photographs of the rooms she has decorated, the furniture and art she has collected, and the ravishing gardens she has planted on her land on the California coast.
In addition to glimpses of her homes, Barbra shares memories of her childhood, the development of her sense of style, and what collecting has come to mean to her. My Passion for Design is a rare and intimate private tour into the world of one of our most beloved stars. It will be welcomed by her many fans and all lovers of the great achievements of American design.
TWO WAYS TO SAVE RIGHT NOW!
The $60 book My Passion for Design is now $38!
or if YOU REALLY LOVE BABS, A Special Deluxe $500 My Passion for Design Deluxe Limited Edition is avialable, through this site for $355. The special deluxe edition is a limited print run of 500 copies. Each numbered and signed copy of this illustrated personal tour of the great star’s homes and collections comes individually boxed and with a beautiful DVD, making My Passion for Design Special Edition the ultimate collector’s item for the true Streisand fan.
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Real Housewives of NJ’s Teresa Spent $60K Shopping…After Filing Bankruptcy
When you file for bankruptcy,
you are supposed to turn over
your charge cards
and not use them.
Or they call that FRAUD.
Although Teresa Giudice and her husband owe millions of dollars to other people, the Real Housewives of New Jersey diva went on a $60,000 shopping spree — after filing for bankruptcy!
The reality TV star and her husband Joe — who owe various people some $11 million — were in a Newark, N.J., court yesterday trying to stop a scheduled Aug. 22 auction selling off the contents of their Garden State mansion. It was during this appearance in front of a bankruptcy judge that it was revealed that Teresa went on a spending spree days after asking the courts to wipe out their multimillion-dollar debt!
So what exactly did Teresa buy for $60,000? In addition $8,800 for curtains, she spent nearly $45,000 on wall decorations, tables, chairs and urns. Yes, urns. I am sure they are FABULOUS URNS! Um, Honey, have you seen that show “Design on a dime?” You need a good gay designer girl. E-mail me !
Judge Morris Stern said in court, “These were not Ikea-purchased items. These were from high-end design stores.” However, he also agreed to postpone the auction until Oct. 3.
Today, Teresa’s lawyer defended her, saying she was spending the advance she earned for her book, Skinny Italian: Eat It and Enjoy It Live La Bella Vita and Look Great, Too! . And because she earned the money after filing for bankruptcy last October, she was able to purchase whatever she wanted.
see also The Naked Truth: The Real Story Behind the Real Housewife of New Jersey–In Her Own Words
Fagbug Best Gay Car Movie of the Year – Gay Beer Coming Next
This weekend the famous
FAGBUG came to Chicago!
On the 11th Annual National Day of Silence, Erin Davies was victim to a hate crime in Albany, New York. Because of sporting a rainbow sticker on her VW Beetle, Erin’s car was vandalized, left with the words “fag” and “u r gay” placed on the driver’s side window and hood of her car.
Despite initial shock and embarrassment, Erin decided to embrace what happened by leaving the graffiti on her car. She took her car, now known worldwide as the “fagbug,” on a 58-day trip around the United States and Canada. Along the way, Erin discovered other, more serious hate crimes, had people attempt to remove the graffiti, and experimented with having a male drive her car. After driving the fagbug for one year, Erin decided to give her car a makeover.
Dinner With The Pet Shop Boys? Lighthouse Gala Auction
The Lighthouse Gala Auction in aid of the Terrence Higgins Trust’s work with people living with HIV and AIDS has been one of London’s most successful charity auctions over the past 14 years and one of the highlights of its social calendar.
The Lighthouse Gala Auction is one of London’s most successful charity auctions. It is held each March in the stunning Great Rooms of Christie’s, St James’s.
Only at the Lighthouse Gala Auction could you bid for a counselling session with Joan Rivers, a black cab tour of the east end with Barbara Windsor, a date with George Michael, a supporting artiste role in Little Britain, tea with Jeffrey Archer, or shopping at Harvey Nichols with Joan Collins.
At Christie’s in St James’s on March 22, attendees will be able to bid for afternoon tea with Victoria Wood, dinner with the Pet Shop Boys or heartthrob rugby player Ben Cohen, luxury holidays, designer goods, and original artworks by Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, David Bailey, Jack Vettriano, Marc Quinn, Michael Craig-Martin and Stella Vine among others. The whole catalogue is online!
If you’re in London, A limited number of tickets are available, priced at £135 each,
from Peter Knight at peter.knight@tht.org.uk or 020 7812 1686
I THINK, Absentee bids will be accepted – contact Peter.
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HINT Water – No Sugar, No Artifical Sweetners, Just Great Taste
DRINK WATER!
NOT SUGAR!
As online publishers we get asked to review a variety of products. Last week we were sent a shipment of HINT WATER.
The idea behind Hint is simple: pure water, nature’s original refreshment, accented with a hint of natural flavor. No sugar, no artificial sweeteners: Hint is a refreshing alternative to sodas, juice and other sweetened drinks and it tastes great.
They offer a unique flavor selection – Mint, Pear, Hibiscus Vanilla, Watermelon, Cucumber, Honeydew Hibiscus, Blackberry, Mango Grapefruit, Pomegranate-Tangerine, Lime, Raspberry-Lime, Pear, Tropical Punch, and Strawberry-Kiwi. The only problem has been with 13 flavors, not every store can stock the entire line.
Kara Goldin, the founder and CEO, launched the product in 2005 from San Francisco. It sells for about $1.69 a bottle and has been featured in dozens of major magazines. It has been a slow growth but now since being picked up by Texas-based Whole Foods, and improved distribution, sales are growing nicely.
Look for it at a store near you!
Such A Deal! FREE Shipping at 500 Stores!
I have been shopping online for over 15 years now. And people always say to me, some of the companies charge SO MUCH for shipping, it’s not worth it.
It depends. For me, if I can avoid the Illinois 10% sales tax, it usually comes out fine. But you have to watch some of these companies who tack on shipping + handling + tax = feels like you were raped!
Shoppping with FREE SHIPPING is here for the holidays for a limited time from 500+ merchants! One Day Only DECEMBER 17th – guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve. While the official date is the 17th many merchants have started NOW for greater consumer reach.
Apple, Nike, Adidas, Eddie Bauer, JCPenney, Amazon, Buy.com, Crate and Barrell, Kate Spade, Crocs, Saks, PacSun and PetSmart, to name a few.
Organizers launched the final round of holiday shopping deals last year to combat the deepening recession and to provide procrastinating shoppers with a last-minute extension. We rarely get cold feet when shopping is concerned, but, as you may have heard from the gayvine, we happily take advantage of that which gets extended.
Free shipping on all orders placed throughout Thursday, December 17
For participating merchants, visit FREE SHIPPING for all of the scoops!
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