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Happy Wednesday! I hope everyone had a safe & fun Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is the “official” start of summer (even though in some areas it’s felt like summer since March!) with pools and beaches opening, cookouts, and white jeans finally making an appearance. I feel like the fashion rule of not wearing white jeans between Labor Day & Memorial Day is a bit out dated, I for one wear (off) white jeans pretty much all year round. Any and everything goes with white, and I LOVE that bright colors are trending for the summer. You can pair them together or wear them with your favorite white jeans (or shoes, bag, hat, etc) and look great either way.

Tyler

Fresh Food

There really is no excuse for not eating healthy these days (unless you’re like me and sometimes just don’t want to). For those of us who are allergic to the kitchen there are plenty fast & healthy options out there! Roti and Freshii both have pretty much only super healthy options that don’t taste like cardboard. Anyone who hasn’t had quinoa yet is seriously missing out. I’m obsessed with it! Not only is it good (with the right ingredients, otherwise it just tastes blah), it’s SO good for you. It’s a complete protein, per every 1/4 cup of quinoa there are over 5.5 grams of protein in addition to tons of iron and fiber. Basically, it’s awesome. 

Who is ready for a healthy, fresh-fooded summer?!

Tyler

The Final Slice of the Pie

If you haven’t heard American Reunion is opening today, and I must say I am kind of excited. Granted I was only 13 when the first American Pie came out, I still saw it and grew up with American Pie 2 and American Wedding. This series ignited teen movies of the late 90s. Sure its not as highly praised as John Hughes teen films, but it still will always be a classic to me. This movie put the fun of raunchiness back into movies, and showed that women weren’t the only ones doing the “work”, the guys had some work to do as well (Tara Reid’s scene may ring a bell?)

So what to expect from the American Reunion? My guess is double the raunchiness, which is played out by now. All the originals are back (so we don’t have to stare at Jason Biggs the whole movie). I must say I am glad Katie Holme’s ex, Chris Klein, is back on the screen. I think we also can expect a former couple getting back together, maybe OZ and Heather? I am hoping for at least a few scenes to make me chuckle and the American pie series to redeem themselves for the final slice. Let’s just hope their won’t be a 5th installment, American has-beens. 

If I had a Million Dollars

Yesterday, we all decided to buy a Mega Million Lotto Ticket. We thought hey why not take our 1 in 175 million chances of winning. Although, the winner is usually someone from a town no one has heard of that wastes away his money on strippers, jet skis, and Ed Hardy jeans. None of us had played before so we journeyed to our local convenient store. If one of us wins, we all split the money (don’t worry we have a written contract). So the question is, what will we do if we win? Here is a list of a few things I will do once I win the Mega Lotto. 

      1. Donate to my local animal shelters (have you seen those Sarah McLachlan commercials?)

      2. The Rolling Stones will be playing my birthday, wedding, and possibly the birth of               my future child

      3. Buy the rights to all Kardashian’s shows so we don’t have to see them anymore, and take away all of Kim’s fur

      4. Host the Oscars

      5. Cancel Glee

What would you do?

-Cassandra Bowman

While 90210 is gone, 07417 is back

If you are a Housewives fan you know what those zip codes mean. I am a sucker for bad tv. It’s almost like I seek out the worst show on television and become addicted. The Housewives series has been one of the most successful shows of all time for Bravo, so it can’t be all that bad. This week in television we got to see a preview for New Jersey’s housewives new season. Sure these ladies aren’t as classy (or rich) as Beverly Hills but they definitely bring more drama. I must say I don’t think this season will disappoint. Check out the preview here. Let the games begin!

       

- Cassandra Bowman

pictures courtesy of She Knows.com and abc.com

Douche of the Week

This week in Hollywood, we witnessed Madonna fighting for Adele over Karl Lagerfeld’s big mouth. This isn’t the first time the Chanel Designer said unnecessary comments, that nobody cares about. Just stick to designing clothes Karl. Anyway in case you missed it this what the skeletor said, 

“The thing at the moment is Adele. She is a little too fat, but she has beautiful face and a divine voice.”

Seriously? That is something he probably should have kept to himself. Madonna is firing back in Adele’s defense here. Check out Karl’s other rants here. By the way Karl used to be “a little too fat” too. 

                        

- Cassandra Bowman

photo compliments of runninginheels.co.uk

Shows You Should Be Watching

Today, I am hear to tell you about television shows you should be watching, and shows you should stop watching starting now.

Shows you should be watching:

1. Shameless: This was adapted off the British TV Show, this show dares to push the limits of being bad. It is basically about an alcoholic dad who has 6 kids, and is scamming everyone in his neighborhood (there is one scene where he is scamming a woman they call “butter face” out of her pension). His oldest daughter takes care of the rest of kids. This show has everything sex, drugs, eye-candy, and family lessons (but not 7th Heaven style). Sundays on Showtime

2. GCB: This new television show is based on the book, Good Christian Bitches. I caught this show last Sunday when it first premiered, and it like Desperate Housewives, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and Gossip Girl had a love child together. Only this time, they bring southern charm and tackiness to the mix. If you like bad tv as much as I do, then tune in. I think this could be a winner at least for the first season. Sundays on ABC

3. Sons of Anarchy: I just discovered this show last year in the show’s 4th season. I quickly got all the seasons off Netflix and went through in two weeks. You may think Bikers aren’t your think, but quite the contrary, trust me they will be. You will be rooting for these bad bikers as soon as you see them shoot their guns. Bonus: I got to meet two of “Juice” and “Tig” from the show, and they are just as cool in person. Returns this fall

Shows you should stop watching… now:

1. Grey’s Anatomy: Give this up, I watched the first three seasons when it was good too, but after on too many stupid plots or surgeries and new characters I shut it down. Let’s face it this show lost its charm well into the fourth season.

2. 2 Broke Girls: I tried to give this a chance, but this just isn’t funny. Kat Dennings dry humor just doesn’t work here.

3. Glee: Why does anyone watch this show? I just don’t get it, maybe its because Lea Michele has to be one of the most annoying people on tv.

 A show I am looking forward to: 

The Pauly D Project: Ahh at last a Jersey Shore cast member with actual talent! This show airs March 29th, check out the trailer here. Let’s face now that Snooki is pregnant we will start seeing more spin-offs, and Pauly D’s is sure to be the best.

Happy Watching!

-Cassandra Bowman

We Are Looking for a Social Media Intern!

Boutique lifestyle marketing and PR firm is looking for an ambitious go-getter to assist managing communities online. MUST have knowledge of social media as it relates to brand building. Agency does hire within and will be considering for future job placement.

Requirements:

-Have your own laptop

-Available Mon - Thurs (10 AM - 4 PM), time will be divided between home and office

-Interest & experience with social media networks, including (but not limited to) Facebook,  Twitter, Foursquare and YouTube for businesses

-Comfortable with computer functionalities (basics: excel, word, powerpoint) - Adobe Creative Suite is a plus (specifically Photoshop)

-Experience managing brands on social media; familiarity with running Facebook campaigns, engaging with followers/fans

-Strong written and verbal skills

-Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities

-Creative/tenacious personality 

Tasks:

-Posting to social media networks for agency and clients

-Researching social media trends and tactics

-Uploading press clips to client websites

-Contributing creative ideas for social media promotions

-Building monthly ROI Reports based on analytics

-Data Entry

-Mailing vouchers, other documents for clients

-Attending client meetings as needed

-Creating copy for e-newsletters

*This is an unpaid internship, but can be used for college credit

Please send your cover letter and resume to Josh at socialmedia@k101agency.com

And the Oscar goes to… Angelina’s Leg

This week in television we witnessed the Oscars. The Oscars are like the Super Bowl of award’s shows. Whoever one at those other shows doesn’t matter. I think I would rather be invited to the Oscars then the White House (just saying). After failing last year to bring in a younger audience (remember James Franco’s glazed over eyes), I was really hoping for Eddie Murphy as host. After Brett Ratner’s meltdown, we had to once witness Billy Crystal’s same PG jokes. I’m surprised he didn’t say “This is for the cheap seats in the back,” cue the drum. Hey, I don’t mind Billy he was pretty funny in City Slickers but if you were trying to appeal to a younger audience by putting Bieber in for two minutes, that just won’t work. Most of Bieber’s fans don’t know what the Oscars are, I mean Twilight wasn’t nominated, therefore, their Oscars are the People’s Choice Awards. 

On to the awards, I wasn’t surprised the Artist won, which is why the Oscars make me angry. Surprise us! Pick the unexpected people, because most of the time they are the ones who deserve it. Look at Rooney Mara for instance (nominated for Best Actress). She basically transformed herself from this sweet girl to a total badass. She even got her nipples pierced! Now that is dedication and should prove to the Academy that she means business. Don’t get me wrong I love Meryl but come one give someone else a chance, plus she kind of creeps me out in her Margaret Thatcher portrayal.

On to the presenters, there were three presenters that caught my eye. First up, Cameron Diaz and J-Lo. Cameron, I am all for women being strong but you look like you could take down a whole baseball team. (no pun intended) She is a borderline body builder, maybe she is changing careers? On to J-Lo, I know your stylist is saying you didn’t have a nip slip but….. I think you did. You look great, why ruin it with that tacky dress and a quarter of a nip hanging out? The third presenter, Angelina Jolie. We get it your hot, her stance of the night was too much and her leg wasn’t that appealing. Conan made a great comment,

“I haven’t seen a skinny white leg that since I looked down in the shower.”

My advice next year is put some controversy in your show, surprise us, don’t let Billy host anymore shows, and make fun of Angelina’s leg and J-Lo’s nip slip.

-Cassandra

Photos courtesy of adweek.com, styleite.com

THESE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS

This Week’s Installment by Betsy Striltschuk

• Starbucks coffee- drink it every day whether made at home or a grande in store (proud gold card member!)
• Vinyasa Flow Yoga- so good for body and mind, totally addicted
• Manicures- Obsessed. Can’t. Stop. (Essie Clam Back is my go-to color- a bright orangey-red)
• Fresh flowers- love going to local floral shop to pick and choose stems for around my house
• Gossip Girl- Team Chuck/Blair!!! xoxo
•  Low fat Blueberry Lifeway Kefir- in the morning before a workout, perfect little metabolism starter
• California- always wanted to live here. I blame it on my blond hair and blue eyes
• Sale websites like Gilt, Rue La La, Haute Look, One Kings Lane- too many temptations at my finger tips, but I can’t NOT look. sigh.
• Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc (screw tops rule)
• Pinterest- home, fashion, food, beauty- such great inspiration
• The “wand” curling iron- still in learning mode, but so far so good and my curls last soooo long!!!!
• Rosie Huntington Whiteley- current girl crush