Project Red, the AIDS fundraising effort that joined forces with Apple, Sprint and Gap, among other companies, sells red products and donates a portion of proceeds to some Bono-related AIDS foundation. Sounds great, right?
Well, so far, they've only raised $18 million.
Only $18 million? But, isn't $18 million a lot of money?
Well, yes. Except when you compare it to the $100 million they spent on marketing the project.
My suggestion: buy a regular iPod and give your $5 to the AIDS charity of your choice instead of buying the red iPod (which only donates $5 to Project Red). And instead of buying the Inspi(red) t-shirt, add that money to the $5 you're already donating.
If you're looking for something worthwhile, try AIDS Life Cycle.
3.11.2007
3.02.2007
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!
Libertine is designing the Go! International Collection for Target!
I haven't been this excited in a long time. Finally, a designer I LOVE! designing for them. Because as much as I liked Luella's stuff and was pleasantly surprised by Proenza Schouler, I was very underwhelmed by Paul & Joe and Behnaz.
I'm going to start saving my pennies, now, so I can buy up everything in the fall.
In the meantime, head to Target now for some cute Proenza stuff and stay tuned for Patrick Robinson.
Source: fashionista
For what it's worth, I totally have a girlcrush on Faran. I don't think I've been this excited since I got an e-mail from Faran.
And if you really read the archives, I did the Tim Gunn M&M.
I haven't been this excited in a long time. Finally, a designer I LOVE! designing for them. Because as much as I liked Luella's stuff and was pleasantly surprised by Proenza Schouler, I was very underwhelmed by Paul & Joe and Behnaz.
I'm going to start saving my pennies, now, so I can buy up everything in the fall.
In the meantime, head to Target now for some cute Proenza stuff and stay tuned for Patrick Robinson.
Source: fashionista
For what it's worth, I totally have a girlcrush on Faran. I don't think I've been this excited since I got an e-mail from Faran.
And if you really read the archives, I did the Tim Gunn M&M.
1.31.2007
Howdy, Lem
I'm not the only one who bought the album! They sold 118,000 copies...IN ONE WEEK!
Interestingly, 30 percent of their sales were digital. I actually went into a store and bought my copy, along with Jane mag and some chips.
Funny coincidence? Jane's cover girl is Mandy Moore*, who dated Zach Braff, who featured The Shins* prominently in Garden State, which I think had a lot to do with Wincing The Night Away success.
For the record, I was one of the 15,600 who picked up Chutes Too Narrow in its first week (first day, actually).
*Things I like in spite of their association with the Braff. See also: Natalie Portman, Rachel Bilson and Scrubs.
Interestingly, 30 percent of their sales were digital. I actually went into a store and bought my copy, along with Jane mag and some chips.
Funny coincidence? Jane's cover girl is Mandy Moore*, who dated Zach Braff, who featured The Shins* prominently in Garden State, which I think had a lot to do with Wincing The Night Away success.
For the record, I was one of the 15,600 who picked up Chutes Too Narrow in its first week (first day, actually).
*Things I like in spite of their association with the Braff. See also: Natalie Portman, Rachel Bilson and Scrubs.
1.16.2007
Lady of the evening
So for the last two days I've been sporting black nail polish. Sally Hansen was buy one, get one free at Ulta and I got Black Orchid when my mom got a red color. The black has great shimmer and depth too it -- it's dynamic, not just plain, flat black. It looks fabulous, I think.
Except no one's noticed. It makes me sad. But I'll see my dad, brother and boyfriend this weekend, so we'll see. Chances are, my dad will say it's "funky" in that way that says "I don't know what to think about it," my brother will think it's cool and my boyfriend will just like it because it's on my fingers. Update to follow soon.
Except no one's noticed. It makes me sad. But I'll see my dad, brother and boyfriend this weekend, so we'll see. Chances are, my dad will say it's "funky" in that way that says "I don't know what to think about it," my brother will think it's cool and my boyfriend will just like it because it's on my fingers. Update to follow soon.
1.02.2007
Welcome to the 07, bitch
Good evening, 2007. Lovely to see you. Hopefully you'll be as good to me as your friend 2006 was.
So, going forward, here's a look at the best and worst of 2006, at least as far as I can think right now.
WOOT!
Things that made me happy
BooHiss
Things that disappointed or underwhelmed
WTF?
Things that surprised me
So, going forward, here's a look at the best and worst of 2006, at least as far as I can think right now.
WOOT!
Things that made me happy
- Estee Lauder High Gloss lip gloss and Prescriptives custom color lip glosses.
- Two seasons of Project Runway
- PODCASTS!
- The Chia Pet on the dashboard of my Mac
- Finally buying, returning, buying a different pair, wearing and loving skinny jeans
- The Office
- Finally seeing Ted Leo live.
BooHiss
Things that disappointed or underwhelmed
- Stila illuminating foundation -- too sparkly!
- Two seasons of Project Runway and two annoying winners
- Gilmore Girls and Grey's Anatomy
- That mojitos got trendyish (maybe I just think that because I live in south Florida now).
WTF?
Things that surprised me
- I only bought two pairs of shoes (and sundry flip-flops, but those don't count) all year.
- I can actually live without cable, as long as I get E!, VH1, Comedy Central and the Food Network. And I have someone TiVo Project Runway for me.
- Skinny jeans!
- Meredith Viera on the Today Show? Not a bad way to ease into the morning.
12.19.2006
My next iTunes purchase?
Is that James Blunt? If so, he just scored 50,783 cool points with me. Which means he's got a net cool value of about -98,390.
12.07.2006
Holiday cheer
It's only rock 'n' roll but I like it
What a generation gap.
Having been raised by late boomer parents or faux boomer parents or whatever, I'm in the weird position of being raised by the same generation as Gen X-ers, but actually in Gen-Y or the millenials or whatever.
So when I read this article, I thought, "Hey! I never went through that phase." Maybe it's because my parents are cool or maybe it's they listened to good music and still do, but there was very little disconnect between what I listened to and what they liked. I enjoyed The Beatles and the Rolling Stones with them and likewise, they appreciate Coldplay and OutKast. And together, we can discover artists fell between our generations, like Elvis Costello. Maybe I'm an anomoly. Only time will tell.
Having been raised by late boomer parents or faux boomer parents or whatever, I'm in the weird position of being raised by the same generation as Gen X-ers, but actually in Gen-Y or the millenials or whatever.
So when I read this article, I thought, "Hey! I never went through that phase." Maybe it's because my parents are cool or maybe it's they listened to good music and still do, but there was very little disconnect between what I listened to and what they liked. I enjoyed The Beatles and the Rolling Stones with them and likewise, they appreciate Coldplay and OutKast. And together, we can discover artists fell between our generations, like Elvis Costello. Maybe I'm an anomoly. Only time will tell.
11.15.2006
Both vices in one article
As a fashion addict and political junkie, this article on one of my favorite blogs combines both my vices in one. Enjoy!
11.13.2006
Just saying hi this winter.
There are certain things that adults must do. More than just paying the bills or going to work. Writing a sympathy note when your friend's aunt dies. Sending flowers when a friend's grandmother dies. Sending Christmas cards.
But Christmas cards that actually say "Christmas" are hard to come by.
I'm not one of those crazy Fox News people who gets angry at stores that say "Happy Holidays." I actually thing Happy Holidays is a nice thing to say to people. It acknowledges all holidays -- Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanza, New Year's, the winter solstice, Boxing Day, whatever people might celebrate.
But cards are more intimate, more personal. When you're working in a store, you don't know if the person is shopping for themselves or for a gift or what holiday that person celebrates. But most of the time, you know what your friends celebrate. Meanwhile, they probably know what you celebrate. I don't know about others, but I am not personally offended by Hannukah cards. It's just my Jewish friends' way of sharing good wishes from their holiday to me during this holiday time. But Seasons Greetings irks me. And they always go on good cards, too.
That said, cards with vague messages like, "Wishing you peace and joy during the holiday season" don't bother me because they echo sentiments of all the seasons and allow me to write "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Hannukah" or "Happy Holidays" as appropriate.
Which is what you got from me last year and might get from me this year...if you're lucky!
But Christmas cards that actually say "Christmas" are hard to come by.
I'm not one of those crazy Fox News people who gets angry at stores that say "Happy Holidays." I actually thing Happy Holidays is a nice thing to say to people. It acknowledges all holidays -- Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanza, New Year's, the winter solstice, Boxing Day, whatever people might celebrate.
But cards are more intimate, more personal. When you're working in a store, you don't know if the person is shopping for themselves or for a gift or what holiday that person celebrates. But most of the time, you know what your friends celebrate. Meanwhile, they probably know what you celebrate. I don't know about others, but I am not personally offended by Hannukah cards. It's just my Jewish friends' way of sharing good wishes from their holiday to me during this holiday time. But Seasons Greetings irks me. And they always go on good cards, too.
That said, cards with vague messages like, "Wishing you peace and joy during the holiday season" don't bother me because they echo sentiments of all the seasons and allow me to write "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Hannukah" or "Happy Holidays" as appropriate.
Which is what you got from me last year and might get from me this year...if you're lucky!
11.12.2006
10.19.2006
Serious ugly
Jeffrey won. Undeservedly, I think. But I guess they couldn't have two winners in a row who came to America from Communism with nothing but a dream and a sewing kit. I'll get over it. It's not like it actually affects my life, unless this means Jeffrey's on my TV more often, which means I might have to throw my TV out a window.
10.18.2006
The sexy is back!
So.....question.
Does that outfit look like the episode Keith Michael, Jeffrey and Alison designed for the Macy's challenge on Project Runway?
When I waste my money, I want it hanging in my closet where I can look at it
I'm not a betting woman, but if I were, I'd put my money on Uli to win it all tonight.
A week ago, I would have said it was a two-man battle between Jeffrey and Michael. Jeffrey offers an aesthetic we don't see too often but sometimes the taste level isn't there. Same thing with Michael. It's interesting that both are straight men and I think they see women differently than gay men (who may see women only as coathangers for their creations) and women (who just dress themselves). They want to see women be beautiful, sexy, romantic, and I think it's an exciting perspective.
But after last week's episode, it looks like Uli might be in the running.
Michael brought some serious ugly with his odd safari theme. Safari could be good for Michael, who excels at sportswear, but it seemed misguided. Is he good only with feedback from Tim Gunn?
As for Jeffrey, I was on his side with the cheating allegations...until I watched the episode again. He has a company, so he has workers at his disposal. His receipts were all mixed up when Tim asked for them. And the plastic bags? On one hand, protection for one-of-a-kind designs that had to be Bryant Park perfect. On the other hand, what they came in after being sent out for sewing. We'll see what happens tonight, but I don't think it looks so good for him.
Which leaves Uli and Laura. As much as I like Laura and her designs, I don't think they're unique and exciting enough to win Project Runway. Which leaves Uli.
Who knows how things will turn out. Michael could style his way to a win or the judges may be on Jeffrey's side. The judges could be wowed by Laura's sophistication, or Uli could be the woman left standing next to the Saturn Sky. Maybe I'll be glad I'm not a betting woman. Or maybe I'll be regretting I didn't turn good odds into money to buy one of her creations.
A week ago, I would have said it was a two-man battle between Jeffrey and Michael. Jeffrey offers an aesthetic we don't see too often but sometimes the taste level isn't there. Same thing with Michael. It's interesting that both are straight men and I think they see women differently than gay men (who may see women only as coathangers for their creations) and women (who just dress themselves). They want to see women be beautiful, sexy, romantic, and I think it's an exciting perspective.
But after last week's episode, it looks like Uli might be in the running.
Michael brought some serious ugly with his odd safari theme. Safari could be good for Michael, who excels at sportswear, but it seemed misguided. Is he good only with feedback from Tim Gunn?
As for Jeffrey, I was on his side with the cheating allegations...until I watched the episode again. He has a company, so he has workers at his disposal. His receipts were all mixed up when Tim asked for them. And the plastic bags? On one hand, protection for one-of-a-kind designs that had to be Bryant Park perfect. On the other hand, what they came in after being sent out for sewing. We'll see what happens tonight, but I don't think it looks so good for him.
Which leaves Uli and Laura. As much as I like Laura and her designs, I don't think they're unique and exciting enough to win Project Runway. Which leaves Uli.
Who knows how things will turn out. Michael could style his way to a win or the judges may be on Jeffrey's side. The judges could be wowed by Laura's sophistication, or Uli could be the woman left standing next to the Saturn Sky. Maybe I'll be glad I'm not a betting woman. Or maybe I'll be regretting I didn't turn good odds into money to buy one of her creations.
10.11.2006
So tight you can see my metaphorical balls
So...
...I finally bought a pair of skinny jeans. I've been trying to find the perfect pair and actually have the balls (and cash!) to buy them. The $150 AGs? Looked great, but I couldn't justify that kind of money on a trend I was still unsure about. So yesterday, I hit Old Navy with a buddy whose opinion is unfailingly honest ("That's kind of a random outfit...") and approved them.
As for the flattery issue, they aren't all that different from a regular pair of tight bootcut jeans, but it'll take some getting used to showing off my calves to the world. They looked pretty rockin' tucked into my favorite riding boots, which also adds some volume and weight to the bottom of the leg, balancing the way the jeans can accentuate the booty.
I don't know when I'm going to be able to wear them, since boots under jeans could get a wee bit warm in south Florida's 88-degree heat. I do think they'll work really well with my rubber rain boots if we get another hurricane down here, although I hope that doesn't happen.
I'll post an update when I get the balls to actually wear them.
...I finally bought a pair of skinny jeans. I've been trying to find the perfect pair and actually have the balls (and cash!) to buy them. The $150 AGs? Looked great, but I couldn't justify that kind of money on a trend I was still unsure about. So yesterday, I hit Old Navy with a buddy whose opinion is unfailingly honest ("That's kind of a random outfit...") and approved them.
As for the flattery issue, they aren't all that different from a regular pair of tight bootcut jeans, but it'll take some getting used to showing off my calves to the world. They looked pretty rockin' tucked into my favorite riding boots, which also adds some volume and weight to the bottom of the leg, balancing the way the jeans can accentuate the booty.
I don't know when I'm going to be able to wear them, since boots under jeans could get a wee bit warm in south Florida's 88-degree heat. I do think they'll work really well with my rubber rain boots if we get another hurricane down here, although I hope that doesn't happen.
I'll post an update when I get the balls to actually wear them.
Beauty wishlist
Dear Neutrogena:
I love, love, LOVE your new citrus exfoliating body wash and sugar scrub. The frozen lemonade-y goodness is usually the best part of my morning and helped me kick the coffee addiction. Thank you, I owe you one.
But, could you please, pretty please, with cherries, sugar and whipped cream on top, make a corresponding lotion? With sunscreen?
Love,
The Minister
I love, love, LOVE your new citrus exfoliating body wash and sugar scrub. The frozen lemonade-y goodness is usually the best part of my morning and helped me kick the coffee addiction. Thank you, I owe you one.
But, could you please, pretty please, with cherries, sugar and whipped cream on top, make a corresponding lotion? With sunscreen?
Love,
The Minister
10.05.2006
La vie en rose
Two years ago, I spent two weeks studying art history in Paris. We spent mornings in museums like the Centre Pompidou, Musee d'Orsay and Picasso Museum. We spent afternoons exploring the Louvre or the rest of the city, it's parks, shops and alleys. Every once in a while, I get a bit "homesick" for my adopted hometown and can get a little Parisian fix by surfing www.paristay.com.
After spending a little time on the site tonight, I have come to one conclusion: Les francais, ils n'ont pas peur de decorer avec rose. Translation? The French aren't afraid to decorate with pink. Hot pink. Vibrant shades of fuschia and watermelon. Ils habiton dans le monde en rose.
After spending a little time on the site tonight, I have come to one conclusion: Les francais, ils n'ont pas peur de decorer avec rose. Translation? The French aren't afraid to decorate with pink. Hot pink. Vibrant shades of fuschia and watermelon. Ils habiton dans le monde en rose.
9.27.2006
The final four
Uli, Michael, Laura and Jeffrey are ALL going to Bryant Park's Olympus Fashion Week. Which already occurred.
Hurrah!
Also...
I want to go to Miami and hang out with Uli. She looks fun.
Hurrah!
Also...
I want to go to Miami and hang out with Uli. She looks fun.
FW 06
One of the lip glosses I smuggled through security? A recently blended custom color lip gloss from the Atlanta Prescritives counter in Atlanta.
After a fruitless quest to find the perfect berry lip color -- have you heard? it's big for fall -- I decided to make my own.
There are several base colors to choose from -- berry, red, pink, brown -- with extenders and finishes to change the color around. Add shimmer, glitter, metallic or pearl finishes, make colors darker or lighter or sheer.
My shade is a perfectly sheer berry with a red tinge and just the teeniest bit of gold shimmer. And the best part? There are tons of flavors, so you're not stuck with a great color and nasty flavor or a flavor that doesn't match the color. Mine tastes like coffee, which makes me very happy.
(Oh, and in case you're wondering, I'm not sharing the formula. Go make your own!)
After a fruitless quest to find the perfect berry lip color -- have you heard? it's big for fall -- I decided to make my own.
There are several base colors to choose from -- berry, red, pink, brown -- with extenders and finishes to change the color around. Add shimmer, glitter, metallic or pearl finishes, make colors darker or lighter or sheer.
My shade is a perfectly sheer berry with a red tinge and just the teeniest bit of gold shimmer. And the best part? There are tons of flavors, so you're not stuck with a great color and nasty flavor or a flavor that doesn't match the color. Mine tastes like coffee, which makes me very happy.
(Oh, and in case you're wondering, I'm not sharing the formula. Go make your own!)
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