Meester Chuck

While his immediate response to anything Chuck Bass-related would be "That douche?!" I couldn't help but pad my hubby's wardrobe with this Bass-worthy blazer. I'm a sucker for navy menswear. And Gilt. And online shopping in general. (Ugh! Bad me! But it is returnable...)

Cold Comfort

Hawaii, here we come!

The Pocono Mountains, PA
January 2009

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Pet Peeve of the Season

Winter.

Obama: Smoking Hot

I am one of the last people to condone smoking. Having grown up in a smoker's household, even the slightest whiff makes me ill. But for some reason, the image of Prez Obama with a stogie makes me burn to a cinder. I mean, Barry's a handsome guy, especially for a President. But Bad Boy Barack the Smoker? Hot!

Let the Winter Games Begin

Checking out the ski lift action at our vacation house in the Poconos. Looking forward to some snowboarding action this winter!

Hola Juan, Hola Esteban

Anyone who has ever taken Spanish class in grade school or high school would appreciate this. This is for you, Senora Maria Carmen Mayol Suchet y Zuzworski.

Pet Peeve of the Moment

People with nothing better to do.

Gilt-y, Your Honor!

Ok, so not only can you pimp your man (and yourself), you can also trick out your kids.

I'm a HUGE fan of dressing children like mini-adults. I call it "putting them on the right track," though I'm sure fiscally responsible people would disagree. But those same people probably let their progeny run amock looking like this, so how can I possibly take them seriously?

But I digress. Today, the "Children's Final Sale" on Gilt began. While I was tempted by nearly everything, I did manage to restrain myself to a couple of dresses for Cat and a snowsuit for Rion (which he actually needs).

At left is a sneak peak of one of Cat's outfits--I got them in larger sizes, so you won't be seeing them for another couple of years. It's from Lucy Sykes. Retail $78. Gilt $18.

It's a pleasure I don't feel (too) guilty about.

Update: Heavy Metal

In my previous post about Jamba Juice's new oatmeal, I had erroneously posited that the oatmeals are made with milk. Wrongo! They're made with water and soy milk. (I think I just heard cheers from my lactose-impaired friends.)

Fryes Are Delicious

As Fiona sings: I've been a bad, bad girl. I've been careless with my wallet, again. Just like that, my New Year's Resolution to be more practical and less, like the hubby calls it, "psychotic" with my online purchases, I go ahead and adopt this beautiful new baby, Adrienne.

Adrienne, whose biological parent is Frye, is black, buttery soft and will be replacing old, less stylish children I've outgrown. (Don't worry, I'm keeping Cat and Rion. They're still stylish, thanks to moi.) Isn't Adrienne gorgeous? How can I not take her home with me?

Now that I got you all jealous, you can get your very own Frye baby via Rue La La, yet another invite-only online storefront selling, you know it, hot designer goods.

You want in? ACT FAST, as the store closes tomorrow. Let me know, and I'll send you an invite.

Heavy Metal

Steel-cut oats. So I imagined metallic oatmeal whose silvery sheen glowed even as I broke my teeth on it.

But far from that. The Jamba Juice oatmeal (you heard me): starring 100% organic, steel-cut, slow-cooked oats and your choice of fruity a al Jamba toppings: Apple Cinnamon, Blueberry-Blackberry (my first pick) and Fresh Banana.

The verdict:

The oats kind of reminded me of barley. If you're orally fixated like me you like a bit of chew in your food. The blueberry-blackberry topping was more of a compote however, but at least you didn't get blackberry pits stuck in your teeth so I ain't gonna argue that. Best of all was the price point. The oatmeal is about the size of a small at your local corporate catering deli (Europa, Pax, Metro) but cost at least a buck less at $3.20. BUT: It is made with dairy though so, sorry, my lactose-intolerant friends! Then again, maybe they have a water-based one too that I just didn't ask about.

Overall it's tasty, healthy(-er than a donut), and hot--perfect for the winter months. Especially when you have a Jamba craving but can't stand the brain freeze.

Is there a doctor in the house?

It just so happens that there is! For your viewing/listening pleasure, Dr. Howser and the SNL Orchestra.

Pimp Your Man (and Yourself)

Is your dude a fixer-upper? Want to trick him out and show him off to your friends?

Then join Gilt Groupe, an invitation only online shopping site that features the hottest men/women/kids designers--and bling!--at up to 70% off retail.

And by hottest, I mean scorching: Ted Baker (that's a TB fella at left), Vera Wang, Kate Spade...the list is long and amazing.

So JOIN NOW...next sale starts at noon ;)

Little Boy Blue

In the Dinozo household, we believe in raising our children right. Our kids will grow to be strong of will and unbending in their beliefs.

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Not Too Shabby, Baby!

I nominate my three-year-old, Catalina, for the Shabby Baby Picture Princess Contest because, having grown up with a camera constantly trained on her (courtesy of Mommy), she's practically a pro at letting her natural beauty and joie de vivre shine through without too many of those hammy moments you'd expect from kids her age. There's also the added bonus that clothes look great on her, and she's a fashionista in the making.

Happy, sweet, lovable and fashionable--Cat and Shabby Baby dresses are a perfect fit.

Above, Catalina is all dressed up for school (well, daycare).

But of course she already has a couple of Shabbies in her closet. In this photo on left, she sports Canary, which I think she looks best in. She also has Peach Cobbler and Vineyard.

Clearly, she likes her candy! Below, Cat shows off her Halloween loot.

Cat would sure look great in Shabby Baby's spring wardrobe collection :)

Pet Peeve of the Moment

Don't send me an email then right after call me or come over to "talk" me the email.

I. Can. Read. Thanks.

She Says Hello to the World

Wherefore blog? And why now? Because I wanted to enter this contest and because all this talking to myself was starting to scare people. At least, although no one will probably ever read this, I won't seem like such a sociopath (but we all know better, don't we?).

Anyway, I'll try to feed this once a day.

See you real soon! M-O-U-S-E