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Merry Christmas!!

This is a true holiday classics that puts a smile on this face!
Enjoy!!

A New Day

I woke up this morning in a great mood. I usually hit the snooze button at least 2 time before rushing to get dressed and out the door, completely neglecting to supple my body with any nourishment. But today was different. My alarm went off, i lay there for about 3 minutes then out of bed. Watched the morning news, made some hot cocoa and got dressed. It's a glorious time of year! I love seeing the red and green decorations and hearing the Christmas music. Instant good mood! I have 6 days until i fly home and see my family for the first time in a year. Way to long! I am defiantly looking forward to it. I may lead a very dull life (work, school, sleep) but even I need a break.

I have also come into a different mind frame for the new chapter that is currently unfolding in my life. I am ready for love! I have neglected this aspect of my life for far to long. Since i can be honest with you I'll let you know, it's been five years since I've had an actual love interest. Don't get me wrong I've had celeb crushes, one in particular, but i need a real life connection to another. I've been so focused on school and my career that i have actively neglected my love life, well no more (hopefully there's a great guy out there just waiting for me to say this!). So, I'm getting a new do and a new mindset. Santa, can you put him under my Christmas tree tonight?

Cultural Events

I had the pleasure of attending a culinary demonstration with distinguished chef Marcus Samuelsson. Known for his impressive restaurant Aquavit in New York, Marcus Samuelsson, has received more accolades than most chefs receive in a lifetime including a three star review from The New York Times, received the great honor of “Best Chef: New York City” from the James Beard Foundation, as well as Aquavit’s consecutive four-star ratings in Forbes’ annual “All-Star Eateries” feature, and was celebrated as one of “The Great Chefs of America” by The Culinary Institute of America.

He is considered by many to be the reason why Scandinavian and African cuisine have grown in popularity in the US. He has written such highly acclaimed book as the cookbook Aquavit and The New Scandinavian Cuisine, The Soul of a New Cuisine: A Discovery of the Foods and Flavors of Africa, and most recently New American Table. He has also been published in The New York Times’ The Chefs of the Times (2001); Magic in the Kitchen (2002), and Hot Chefs Hip Cuisine (2002).

During his visit to the providence campus of Johnson & Wales University, he wow the room filled with aspiring chef. Sharing his life experiences, rejections, and the realization of a life's passion, he rallied the audience with the belief that anything is possible. The menu for the demo include delicious yellow-tail sushi and a traditional African dish.

If you ever have the chance to attend a food demo, jump on the opportunity, it is an experience not to miss.

Party Attire

I am a huge fan of getting dressed up in a gorgeous dress with sexy heels and partying the night away. I really love the form fitting strapless and one shoulder dresses that are so popular this season. If you have an invite to a party this holiday season here are a few options that will wow the other guest and make you stand out at the party.

Pairing these beautiful frocks with sexy sky high "f#%k me" heels is crucial. I'm even a fan of the caged bootie with a thigh skimming form fitting dress. Try these on for size:
Have fun this season and make sure your under the mistletoe with a cutie!

It's Party Time

Thinking of taking the responsibility of planning the Christmas party for all your friends, consider these options from SoYouWanna :

START PLANNING IN EARLY DECEMBER

If possible, you should start planning your party early; this is because - as we're sure you've noticed - the month of December gets crazier and crazier as the days go by. So it's a good idea to take care of all the big things first (date, location, menu) and not worry about all the tiny details until a couple of days before the big soiree.
Here are some things you should get done within the first two weeks of December:

Make a guest list
1. Invite only the number of people that you can handle. Remember that because of all the present shopping you'll be doing this month, you'll probably be on the verge of bankruptcy, so don't throw a shindig for 50 people if you can only afford to feed ten. Also take into account the size of your place and the fact that some of your guests will probably bring a friend or two without asking you. Finally, if you have to keep your guest list short, then cut out your work friends - you'll probably have a separate holiday party with them at the office/garage/zoo anyway.

Send out invitations
1. Once you've settled on who you're going to invite, it's time to invite them. Start inviting people as soon as possible because your guests will probably be busy with their own holiday chores and will need a lot of notice. Here are some rules on proper party-inviting so that you don't commit some egregious faux pas you didn't even know existed:

2. Do all your inviting at once so that nobody feels like he/she was invited as an afterthought or a replacement for another guest who couldn't make it. Either send out written invitations on the same day or just pick up the phone (the method that we prefer). If all your guests are technologically inclined (read: computer dorks), send out e-mail invitations through sendomatic.com or evite.com. (But call anyone who doesn't respond within a week, just in case).
Invite everybody yourself (as opposed to asking someone to pass the message along to others) so that everyone at the party feels comfortable showing up.

3. If it's OK for your guests to bring dates or kids, indicate it on the invitations; otherwise ask your guests to alert you in advance about anybody they're bringing. In either case, you should ask your guest to RSVP with an exact number of tag-alongs. It's not unreasonable for you to know how many people to expect and prepare for.

4. Give clues so that people will know how to dress and what to expect on the menu. Words like "causal" will indicate that jeans are OK, while words like "fancy-shmancy" will create a different set of expectations.

5. Set the date of your party on any Thursday night, Friday night, Saturday, or Sunday before Christmas or on Christmas Eve. Most people spend time with their families on Christmas Day, and after the 25th, everyone will be concentrating on New Year's, so don't plan on throwing your party then.

Plan a menu
1. You can always make it a potluck party, you cheap bastard. If this is your choice, then keep the menu light with some Christmas treats and eggnog and supplement them with chips and soda, since it'll be cheapest and easiest to prepare. Just be sure to remind people to bring a big bowl of their favorite dish. But if you're the type who really enjoys feeding people, buy one of those monstrous six-foot heroes. By the way, we've included a whole step in this SYW on how to prepare some special holiday grub - for standard foods, you're on your own. Some suggestions: deli platters, vegetable platters (for the vegetarians), and anything that you know you can cook well and in huge portions. Or you can always call a caterer and not worry about it.

Set a budget for food and decorations
1. Figure out exactly much you need before heading to the store - this way you won't come away with 20 bags of miniature marshmallows and a battery-operated belly-dancing Santa. Here's the way to do it:

2. Write down everything you definitely want to have and estimate a reasonable cost next to it. Include everything from chip dip to poinsettias.

3. Always overprice when in doubt. If you think hot chocolate mix costs between $2.00 to $3.00 a box, mark it down as $3.00. This way, you won't be caught without enough money at the supermarket.

4. After you've made up your list, total the cost of all your items, and add another 10% to the price. Don't forget the paper napkins, plasticware, and extra toilet paper.

5. If the budget comes out to be way over what you expected to spend, critically revise your list. (Do you really need to personalize each guest's paper cup?)

6. Expect to spend about $50 on food and drink alone-more if you're entertaining more than ten people, and a lot more if you're planning to have a party where people might get, shall we say, "sloshed" on the eggnog.

7. Once you're at the supermarket, don't buy anything that's not on the list, unless it's something important that you forgot. Impulse buys are the bane of a good budget.

Designer Spotlight: William Rast

In this designer spotlight i am highlighting the celebrity line William Rast. The line started by Justin Timberlake has won the praise of fashion critics within the industry. The well constructed denim, that hugs a woman's hips perfectly, are a true compliment to any closet. The buttery soft leather jackets are instant sex appeal. Do yourself a favor and ask Santa to leave these beauties under your tree. Try these on for size:

The Little Black Dress

With the holiday season upon us, party invites are coming a dime a dozen. What better way to be the star attraction? The essential little black dress! Jazz up the ensemble with fab shoes and glamorous accessories. Looking for the perfect dress here are a few sexy options.

On the Go....

Essentials for the Sex and the City generation:

Ho on the Go-Overnight Kit

$15 Kit includes thong with logo, 2 condoms, toothbrush with mini paste, and aromatherapy towelette.


Manwhore-Overnight Kit

$15 Cylindrical shape foil pack designed specifically for pants stuffing. Kit contains 1 American Apparel brief with logo, 2 condoms, water based lube, EBoost vitamin performance booster, and a smiley breath mint

Fun times!!

Gifts For The Best Friend

If i had any extra cash I would so spoil my best friend for Christmas but because she knows my situation, i.e. lack of funds, she not expecting much from me (good friend!!). But for those of you that aren't strapped for cash, here's a few good ideas to surprise you bestie:

1. For the beauty fanatic try a professional grade make-up kit with tons of colors and hues to achieve fashion forward looks.

ULTA 65-Piece Color Blockbuster, a $175.00 value, for $19.99

2. If your best is like mine shoe's are always the perfect gift! Buy the perfect pair of boots or the hot pair of heels or give the gift of shopping with gift card to her favorite store.

(Madden Girl Raleigh Ruffled Platform Bootie Item Price: $49.95)

3. Give the gift she wouldn't give herself. For example if she shown interest in Internet dating but is to afraid to try it herself sign her up. She won't stay mad for long!

4. Invest in the one hot item shes' been eyeing. The Marc Jacobs bag that's out of her price range or the essential Burburry trench coat to last for years or give her the newest Tiffany key necklace jewelry.