This last couple of weeks brought some very disturbing news for the US Economy with the downgrade, the cancellation of Kate Gosselin, more racist barbs against the President from far right-wing leaning Fox News, Maury-Style Baby Daddy drama for Salma Hayek’s billionaire hubby, and misquided Black folks rallying against “The Help”.
Yesterday, I hit an all time low both mourning my Mom and having two Fashion Week projects fall through at the last minute. After months of bucking up and putting on my best face, I suddenly hit a wall. Thank God, it was time for the annual ISPA preview! This year, the organization turned Gotham Hall into Heaven for the day and treated us to the latest innovative treatments from the best spas in the country.
The Couture Council of FIT hosted their annual Summer Party at the Boathouse in Central Park to kick of the drive to sell tickets for their fall award luncheon honoring Valentino. It was a welcome break from Fashion Week preparations for the designers in attendance.
The remake of Fright Night is one of the rare times when the new version is better than the original! Thanks to the menacing performance by Colin Farrell and great direction and pacing from director Craig Gillepsie, this film delivers some truly terrifying moments. Do not expect the same horror lite that the original movie delivered; there are some really scary moments in this one.
A survey found that women are as nervous about picking jeans as they are about choosing swimsuits! Particularly a challenge for us curvy girls, they can look downright slovenly without the right cut and color. Thus, TGATP has picked the best jeans of the season for the size 10/14 gals!
More gross than scary, Final Destination 5 is cheesy good fun! After viewing the FD series, you will never be able to look at tanning beds, accupuncture, or laser surgery the same way again!
The Mad Men-ization of pop culture continues with a new limited edition collection from Banana Republic. Rather than simply recreate the styles of the era, Banana Republic Creative Director Simon Kneen, in partnership with Emmy nominated, Mad Men Wardrobe Designer Janie Bryant, updated the styles of the ’60s to stunning effect.
The Sonicare AirFloss and Glo Brilliant Teeth Whitening System are two TGATP Must-Haves for proper dental health. You will for the first time in your Life actually look forward to flossing!