Today: 7 october 2008

Word: Calumny (kaa luhm nee)
:::noun:::meaning:::a false and malicious accusation; misrepresentation:::

example usage: The unscrupulous politician used calumny to bring down his opponent in the presidential race.

Song: "Loverman," by Robin Thicke


Beaux Tip: Avoid shower and bath gels thats contain
"sodium laurel sulfate"
This is an ingredient that is very drying to the skin,
Check the labels on your body washes from now on!


Shoe: Pearlized Paillette Pump
Designed for Miu Miu, 2008
$650




Video: M.A.C. Fantasticals


Place: Marc 49
Oakland, CA

Today: 6 october 2008

Word: Implacable (ihm play kuh buhl)
:::adj:::meaning:::unable to be calmed down or made peaceful:::

example usage: Amara's rage directed at Bob for his betrayal was so intense that she remained implacable for weeks; Bob was advised to keep his distance.

Song: "You Never Know," by Goldfrapp


Beaux Tip: Acquiring proper etiquette skills is an essential survival tool
Check out Emily Post's book "Etiquette"


Shoe: JoJo Flip-Flops
Designed for KORS by Michael Kors, 2008 Collection
$95
Its always good to have some great flip-flops, even in the autumn and winter
Our weather is quite unpredictable, especially in CA!




Video: Fitting with Veronika Jeanvie
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2008


Place: Looking Glass Photo
Berkeley, CA
Do you want to find your inner photographer?
Check out Looking Glass, they have tons of equipment that you can rent and play around with!

Today: 5 october 2008

Word: Requite (rih kwiet)
:::verb:::meaning:::to return or repay:::

example usage: Thanks for offering to lend me $1000, but I know I'll never be able to requite your generosity.

Song: "I'm You," by Leona Lewis


Beaux Tip: Why Antioxidants are great for your skin!
See Diagram Below

Here is a list of great antioxidants:
Co-Enzyme Q-10
Vitamin C
Idebenone
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Soy
Grapeseed Extract
Green Tea
White Tea
Look for these ingredients in a facial and/or body cleanser!!!!

Shoe: Cross Front Pumps
Designed for Chloe, Fall/Winter 2008 Collection
$695




Video: Sabyasachi Spring 2009 Runway Show
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2008


Video: Straits
San Francisco, CA
YUM!

Today: 4 october 2008

Word: Perfidious (puhr fih dee uhs)
:::adj:::meaning:::willing to betray one's trust:::

example usage: The actress's perfidious companion revealed all of her intimate secrets to the gossip columnist.

Song: "Open Your Eyes," by Bobby Caldwell


Beaux Tip: Emmanuel Ungaro's New Line w/ M.A.C. is stunning!
Please, Please, Please check it out!
It is limited and will sell out!


Shoe: Simple Python Pump
Designed for Christian Louboutin, Fall/Winter 2008 Collection
$1250




Video: Bagdley Mischka Spring 2009 Runway Show
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2008


Place: Domaine Carneros
OOOH!
If you are going for wine tasting or a special dinner, this is the place to go!

Friday: 3 october 2008

Word: Pariah (puh rie uh)
:::noun:::meaning:::an outcast:::

example usage: Once he betrayed those in his community, he was banished and lived the life of a pariah.

Song: "No Woman, No Cry," by Bob Marley


Beaux Tip: Do you have small eyes?
Dark liners will only make them look smaller!
Try a white eyeliner on your lower eye line!
Benefit's Mr. Frosty is a wonderful choice!


Shoe: Patent Booties
Designed for Stella McCartney, Fall/Winter 2008 Collection
$695




Video: Herve Leger Spring 2009 Runway Show
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2008


Place: Copia
The Cultural museum and education center dedicated to the discovery, understanding, and celebration of wine, food and the arts in American culture.

Thursday: 2 october 2008

Word: Ebullient (ih byool yuhnt)
:::adj:::meaning:::exhilarated, full of enthusiasm and high spirits:::

example usage: The ebullient tour guide exhausted the people on his tour; they lacked the energy to keep up with him.

Song: "Curtains," by Janet Jackson


Beaux Tip: Have you tried "Lottabody?"
If you are going to be curling your own hair, Lottabody is a must!


Shoe: Paneled Shoe Boots
Designed for Chloe, Fall/Winter 2008 Collection
$895




Video: Zac Posen Spring 2009 Runway Show
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2008


Place: Italian Colors
Oakland, Ca
Great Family Restaurant!

Wedesday: 1 october 2008

Word: Castigate (kaa stih gayt)
:::verb:::meaning:::to punish or criticize harshly:::

example usage: Martina castigated her 13 year-old son when she found out that he had been smoking cigarettes.

Song: "Il Fait Chaud" by Passi


Beaux Tip: Anti-waxing?
Anti-shaving?
Anti-cream removers?
Try Threading!
I am a big fan of threading because it lasts longer and doesn't tend to irritate the skin!


Shoe: Sculptured Heel Sandal
Designed for Giuseppe Zanotti, Fall/Winter 2008 Collection
$595




Video: Naeem Khan Spring 2009 Runway Show
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2008


Place: French Laundry
Napa, California
Very Exclusive, Amazing Restaurant!