Babes in discount shopping

Sometimes you wanna go ... where you know you look better than everyone else in the room. There is apparently one store that will almost always ensure that - as long as you leave your pimp suit, dear carcass and booty short panties at home.

Check it out here

New favorite: Cougar Town

ABC actually brought the funny Wednesday night.

I was okay with 'Modern Family,' a new series revolving around a family patriarch with a new wife and child, his grown daughter with angst about her teen dating, and his grown son who recently adopted a Vietnamese girl with his overly dramatic boyfriend.

Since I made it through 'Modern Family' without switching over to another network, I stuck around to check out 'Cougar Town' staring Courtney Cox at 8:30.

Cox was phenomenal and looked great. Check it out for yourself:

Journey bringing Ellen on Beaumont tour?

As you all know (if you don't. you've been living under a rock with no TV or radio), Journey is playing Ford Park Sunday!

Enterprise reporter Heather Nolan scored an interview with Journey keyboardist and backup vocalist, Jonathan Cain. (Sorry gang, you'll have to wait to hear Cain's thoughts on Jouney and Steve Perry until Friday's BE.) Cain's publicist also sent Heather a recent shot of the band (pictured right).

While checking out new lead singer Arnel Pineda (or new Steve Perry, as I call him), we realized - much to my amazement - that Ellen Degeneres is touring with Journey!

That woman is everywhere. She has her own daytime show, she's judging American Idol and she's still got time to sing with "Open Arms". I am kidding of course. But my goodness, Ross Valory (far right) is really channelling some Ellen hair in this press shot.

I don't blame him. Everything Ellen touches turns to gold. And let's be honest, it's easier getting into posh clubs and restaurants these days as the face of Cover Girl than "some guy from Journey".

Obama gown makes me cringe

I doubt actress Victoria Rowell's Emmy gown got First Lady Michelle Obama's seal of fashion approval. Not because it displayed the image of her husband, President Barack Obama, but rather because it looked tacky and cheap.

It reminds me of the spools of fabric you can buy at discount stores, but shouldn't. You know, the kind of material donated to home economic classes for practice runs through the sewing machine.

What do you think? An Emmy hit or miss?

'Save Money. Save Lives'

“Yeah, she’s still at M.D. Anderson. They told her breast cancer like hers often spreads to the bones and even the brain.”

It was a quick exchange I heard between two women last week in a gym locker room. One woman was describing the horrific fate of her sister-in-law to another.

It was not my intent to eavesdrop. But, I am glad I did. At 27, I still feel somewhat invincible and I needed this sobering reminder.

Leaving the gym, I contacted my personal doctor and set-up an appointment for a long overdue annual physical. My appointment is Oct. 1, the first day of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I encourage every woman who needs to get their yearly check-up to make an appointment this month. You can also mark the month by supporting local breast cancer awareness campaigns:

• Get the Pink Shopping Card.
  The Julie Rogers “Gift of Life” program is offering 12 days of discount shopping that will “Save Money. Save Lives.”
  The Pink Shopping Card — available at Central Mall, H-E-B, Kroger, Market Basket, Mobiloil Federal Credit Unions, Munro’s Dry Cleaning and Parkdale Mall — is $50 and good Oct. 22 through Nov. 2 at 650 Southeast Texas stores.
  The card, which is tax deductible, guarantees shoppers 20 percent off savings at participating locations.
  Proceeds will benefit “Gift of Life,” which provides free mammograms for medically underserved Southeast Texas women.
  For more details, call (409) 833-3663 or visit giftoflifebmt.org.
  


• Adopt Biscuit
  Beginning Oct. 1, Dressbarn shoppers can adopt Biscuit, a stuffed plush dog, for $5, according to a news release issued by the company.
  For each Biscuit customers take home, Dressbarn will give $2 to the American Cancer Society to “support local and national breast cancer initiatives,” the release said.
  Dressbarn is located at 4015 Dowlen Road in Beaumont.
  


• Share your wealth of knowledge.
  If you know of other businesses offering campaigns to fight breast cancer, let me know by commenting on this posting.
  Most importantly, encourage the women in your life to get annual breast cancer screenings.

Estee Lauder cuts Prescriptives brand

If you are a fan of Estee Lauder's Prescriptive brand, it's time to start stocking up!

Estee Lauder, the maker of Clinique and Bobbi Brown cosmetics, announced yesterday they are stopping production of the Prescriptives brand Jan. 31.

Prescriptives, carried at Macy's, can be purchased in stores and online while inventory lasts, according to a statement issued Friday by an Estee Lauder spokesperson.

Estee Lauder decided to do away with Prescriptives because of under performing sales, the statement said. The Prescriptives brand has been an Estee Lauder institution for 30 years.

What the pluck?

I've flubbed plenty of words in my day. But thank God I never have an opportunity to share my shame with the world.

"Ernie Anastos (ah-NAST'-iss) of Fox affiliate WNYW was bantering with a weatherman Wednesday night when he cheerfully dropped an F-bomb on the air. What he likely intended to say was, 'Keep plucking that chicken.'Videos of the mistake circulated widely online Thursday, as the phrase took on a life of its own," the Associated Press is reporting.

Plucking mad, the vice president and general manager of WNYW, Lew Leone, told the AP he was``disappointed'' in Anastos' comment. Since, Anastos has said he misspoke and apologized on air to anyone who may have been offended.

Here's the viral video in question:

Cake Wrecks

"Congradulations Rhonda".

It was an embarrassing error scrawled across a cake purchased for a co-worker.

A longtime composing manager charged with proofing advertisements daily for misspellings, the cake mistake did not go unnoticed by Rhonda.

Jen Yates, creator of Cakewrecks.com, has made a sweet living poking fun of mistakes like "Congradulations Rhonda" and worse.

Yates' new book, "Cake Wrecks: When Professional Cakes Go Hilariously Wrong" ($12.95 hardback, Andrews McMeel Publishing) landed on my desk Wednesday, triggering my own cake wreck memory. Co-workers passing by soon caught glimpse of the cover, many sticking close to my desk as they thumbed through the pages, some giggling to the point of tears.

Here's a selection of some of their favorite Cake Wrecks:

Kate Gosselin's angry hair makes waves

I like to think Kate Gosselin saw my recent post on her hideous hair and decided to trade in the flat iron for some scrunching gel. (Thank God she left her crimper on the bottom shelf.)

Unfortunately, I am sure it was those thousands of other pleas from America for her to get rid of the angry hair that did the trick.

So, do you like?

Favorite Golden Girl takes on the Golden Triangle

Get the cheesecake ready and lock up your husbands, girls! Blanche Devereaux is coming to Beaumont.

I am so excited, I've been singing "Thank You for Being a Friend," in my head for hours!

Check out classic Blanche below:

Patrick Swayze still dancing in my heart

Sad, sad news in the entertainment world. Patrick Swayze has died of pancreatic cancer. He was 57.

My first introduction to Swayze's work was, of course, "Dirty Dancing." He was just so rugged and cool in that movie. And you can't say that all too often about men who wear tight T-shirts and love to dance.

He kept that cool vibe going in "Roadhouse," "Point Break" and "Next of Kin." All great movies. But, Swayze will always stay in my heart for two memorable phrases: "Nobody puts Baby in a corner" and "He's got the sexiest moves I've ever seen."

Check out Swayze's "time of his life" in this SNL clip:



And a little something extra for you fans of North & South. (Warning: Swayze gets steamy in this scene. Not for the kiddos.)

Favorite of the Week: Dan Brown

It's no "Harry Potter" or "Twilight", but one of the most anticipated literary works of the year is coming out tomorrow.

Let us all rejoice in unison now!

Dan Brown's "The Lost Symbol" - his first novel since "The Da Vinci Code" - brings professor Robert Langdon home to America on a 12-hour thrill search through the streets of Washington D.C.

Get yours at Barnes & Noble or Books-a-Million for around $18 hardback tomorrow.

Kanye did what?

Kudos to Beyonce Knowles for having the dignity and grace to give Taylor Swift the limelight she deserved Sunday night during the MTV Video Music Awards.

In case you didn't watch the show (It's okay, I didn't either. I am about a decade too old to tune into MTV these days.), Kanye West stole Taylor's moment to relish in her win for best female video when he stormed the stage, shouting Beyonce's "Single Ladies" video was a better choice for the award.

(Here's a clip, in case you missed it)


"I was standing on the stage and I was really excited because I had just won the award," Swift told the Associated Press after Sunday's show at Radio City Music Hall. "And then I was really excited because Kanye West was on the stage. And then I wasn't so excited anymore after that."

When Beyonce won video of the year later in the night for "Single Ladies," she invited Swift out on stage to "have her moment."

Kanye, according to the AP, was asked to leave the building. He has since blogged an apology to Taylor.

So, what do you think? Should he do more to make up for embarrassing Taylor and ruining her first VMA award?

It's not just a bra. It's bacon.

Ladies, bacon is not just for the breakfast table anymore. Apparently you can put a little sizzle in the bedroom with the bacon bra.

And no, it's not available at Victoria's Secret. You my friend, can pick up this little slice of heaven for you (or your lady friend)at any Market Basket, H-E-B, Kroger or wherever bacon is sold. Comes in a variety of flavors and cuts. Panties sold separately.

Jon 'despises' Kate's (hair)!

Okay. So he didn't say he despises Kate's hair during his whole ABC "Family in Crisis" interview this week. But, I like to think that the hair was included in Jon's I Hate Kate address to America Tuesday night.

Regardless of which side your on, (I personally am cheering for Maddie Gosselin to win the family smack down. Girl has got some 'tude) I think we can all agree this assault on Kate (and her hair) is hysterical.

Look what the Cat-trall dragged in

Where the hell is Hollywood Montrose when you need him?
(That's a "Mannequin" reference for you kiddies who did not see Kim Cattrall change from a mannequin to Andrew McCarthy's lady love in 1987.)

Anyway, I digress. Who let Kim Cattrall out on the streets of NY in this getup?? The producers of "Sex and the City 2" have lost their minds. Only Hollywood could save this mess! Well, him, a flat iron and a whole lot of paint thinner.

Is it just me or does Samantha Jones not look like Dee Snyder? (By the way, for you fans, "Sex in the City 2" comes out next year! See Cattrall work it as Emmy below.)

Is your butt winking at me?

Want a new way to give the boy's "bedroom eyes"? Check out Winkers, the jeans that give your ass something to say.



(I suggest turning the volume down. The music track is more annoying than the jeans. Scroll through to avoid long scenes. But, don't miss the cheetah face. It's a gem.)

White after Labor Day still has strings

Fashion police seem to get more lenient each year.

I once thought wearing white after Labor Day was some sort of sin. Turns out, it's not as taboo as it was even a decade ago. But like all fashion freedoms, wearing white still has some strings attached.

Carrying white garments into fall and winter months is acceptable as long as the fabric is appropriate.Once summer heat subsides, which in Southeast Texas could mean well into October - linens should be packed away, designer Shoshanna Gruss recently told the Associated Press.

"You wouldn't wear a strapless sundress if it were white linen or black linen in the fall,'' she told the news outlet. "Summer clothes are summer clothes, but, colorwise, it's more interesting and fun to play with your wardrobe and not leave any color out.''

Items Gruss and other designers encourage include:

• The little winter white dress. Shake up the status quo and standout amongst all the other little black dresses.


• Winter-white wool pants. Pair with a jewel-tone sweater or a chocolate-brown top, Gruss said, for a sharp look.


• White denim. I've never been a big fan of white denim. White jeans just don't look great on anyone. Suze Yalof Schwartz, executive fashion editor at large at Glamour magazine, disagrees. Yalof Schwartz told the Associated Press: ``nothing is more chic than white jeans in the wintertime with a chunky cozy sweater or a blazer and leather boots. Fortunately, she stresses avoiding too-tight white jeans, year-round.Keep in mind: If you wear white pants, skirts or shorts, you should wear flesh-tone underwear - not white, which shows.


• White shirts. A white turtleneck under a sweater or a white shirt under a cardigan can have a slimming effect in the way a black vertical stripe does on a bathing suit, according to the AP. Yalof Schwartz encourages women to wear a white sweater dress with dark, opaque tights.


• White no-no: One no-white rule still applies, no matter the season. Yalof Schwartz reminds women to never wear white to a wedding unless you are the bride.