STYLE: Diaries of a Shoe Whore: The Clear Heel
0 Comments Published by JlL Mag on April 27, 2007 at 10:08 AM.
Those who said clear heels were just for strippers obviously did not see Kurt Geiger’s new spring collection. I am not sure why they named their cute shoes after islands -- Labels: Diaries of a Shoe Whore, Kurt Geiger
It's a phenomenon I've long known about. It's touched my own life, as well as those of many Filipinos I know-- stories of Filipinos in the Philippines struggling to make ends meet in a country where the gap between the rich and poor is as wide and vast as the Grand Canyon. Growing up in America, I'd been asked, "but you were rich in Manila, right?" Images of people living in shanties and roaming the streets covered in mud just wasn't a picture that matched who I was, but in truth, I was part of the rare middle class in existence, being neither rich nor poor.
Now, the NY Times was gracious enough to unearth the so-called phenomenon of overseas workers in a lengthy article... Filipinos who live transcontinental lives in order to provide for their families, migrating to the United States to chase the American Dream or going to every other country to serve as housekeepers, nannies, and nurses. In Japan, Filipino domestic workers flock the equivalent of Madison Avenue on their day off to sit on the sidewalks and have picnics with fellow OFWs (overseas Filipino workers). It's a sight that they cannot be denied. Click here to continue reading this article...*kara mia
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I must preface this by saying that I am not particularly “down” with the women’s rights movement, or at least that isn’t the motivation for me saying that the new Mac Barbie Collection is girl’s fantasy gone bad. Did we really need another unrealistic iconic figure to attack our self esteem?
And before all the fashionistas get their panties in a bunch, let me just say I love cosmetics, fantasy, and all other things fabulous-- no matter how politically incorrect. But making up your face to assume a plastic disposition is by no means flattering. Most men I know don’t even like lipstick on their face let alone the shellac MAC is calling foundation. In addition if your foundation is too heavy how can you achieve that natural sun kissed glow (you know when the sun actually can reach your skin), which should be the basis for any summer look. A Barbie at the beach can never be attractive, unless it is “make pretend” at your daughter’s digression. Ok, to sum up an otherwise lengthy soliloquy, Barbie make up-- BAD, Sun kissed glossy look -- FAB.
My days of feverishly playing Tetris are long over, but this video game, Cooking Mama, makes me want to risk carpal tunnel by going out and buying a Wii. The controller allows you to move as if really chopping and sauteeing, and you can even blow on the microphone to cool the food. You start out with basic recipes and work your up to unlock the harder ones. And I hear that Mama coos compliments when you do right by her.I think I just found me a magic diet pill...
*kara mia
Labels: Cooking Mama
Unfortunately, the production of the series falls flat and falls prey to the bad lighting trap of daytime soaps. They need to fire the lighting guy and the camera guy in order for them to have a fighting chance. Hey, something's gotta give for the bigger picture.
*kara mia
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