O site Popeater, um portal bastante conceituado em música POP elegeu as 10 músicas mais POP da década. Como nós, falamos muito da música Pop e seus derivados, resolvi postar essa listinha aqui e ver qual a opinião de vocês!

10.  Gnarls Barkley – Crazy (2006)
Quem diria que a mistura de um Dj e um Rapper não viria bem a calhar?! Apois, e com seu primeiro single Crazy, eles conseguiram o 10° lugar na lista. Crazy conseguiu ficar 10 semanas consecutivas em 1° lugar no TOP SINGLES do Reino Unido. A música é ótima, uma mistura deliciosa de POP com Jazz.

I love LAMB but being the poor girl that I am I mostly just stare at her shoes as pieces of art that maybe one day I will be able to buy. Well lucky for us I came across Gwen’s Harajuku shoe line that is more sophisticated then her past Harajuku shoes and cheaper than her LAMB ones. There are some super cute ones I have to share with you guys and you CAN afford them.. thanks Gwen. By the way you can find most of these on http://www.heels.com or Nordstrom.
Here’s some of my favorite must haves:

Harajuku Lovers Women’sDobson Heel – Black

New $89.99

Harajuku Lovers Women’sAvallon – Grey Suede

$94.99

Harajuku Lovers Women’sArlanda – Grey/Natural

$94.99

Harajuku Lovers Women’sArlanda – Black/Multi

$85.49

HARAJUKU LOVERS : AIRLIE – BLUE PLAID or Black

$87.99

If you are like me, you probably have struggled to dress for plane many times. It is especially unpleasant when you are still trying to finish packing and time pressed. This is why there’s a jetsetters special to help us dress our best in this holiday season.

How to get the looks:

1. Be comfortable_ unless you are Victorian Beckham, Lady GaGa or Dita von Teese, you will probably opt for something comfortable but, stylish at the same time. Jeans seems to be the key piece often paired with stylish t-shirts, funky shoes and most importantly, the right kind of ‘bags’!

2. The ‘It’ bags_  roomy bags with straps seems to be the prefered ones. I guess this is one occasion where you will be needing your toiletries, books and anything else that would entertain you!

3. Uggs_  it’s one occasion when Uggs are okay to be seen in public, either go with some funky colour such as the purple ones spotted on January Jones or the safer option of black ones on Vanessa Hudgens.

4. Top heavy_ hats, headbands, beanies, hoodies…..anything that can hide your oxygen depraved hair is welcomed!

5. Be shapely_ make sure your coat, jacket, sweater, cardigan, trench, bomber jacket, leather jacket are fitted….you cannot complete your jetsetters look without one and it needs to ‘fit’ you well. Being comfortable does not equate to being shapeless!

6. Accessorise with an impact_ pick your accessories well, you don’t want to be taking off millions of bangles, necklaces or belts at the security check point! (I did that once, not a pleasant experience especially, when everyone else curses you because, you are holding up the line….) generally speaking this is the time to stick with minimalism, less is ‘faster’!

7. Be vampy_ wearing sunglasses indoor is actually okay! Everyone will understand you are just trying to  cover up those tired and often bare eyes and not pretending to avoid those blaring flash lights!

8. Get a nice passport cover_ it’s all in the details! Check out Jennifer Aniston’s pink one and Dita von Teese’s L.V one. It doesn’t have to be branded, it just needs to say something about you!

9. Hermes all the way_ according to Victoria Beckham, Hermer’s birkin and kelly bags are the ones to carry when boarding a plane. Especially, the ‘white’ one I guess she isn’t scared of dirtying the bag!

10. Stay hydrated_ drink lots of water and use a moisturiser on board! You never know who you will bump to on your holiday!

photos:justjared,tfs

In some recent news, a London based translation firm is offering parents-to-be the chance to check the meaning of their prospective baby names in other languages. The service with this firm currently costs 1000 pounds (nearly $1700) to check the name’s meaning in 100 different languages. An alternative to this that I would lean towards would be Google – because it’s FREE! Regardless, some celebrity types love to spend money in the most frivolous ways, and, at the same time, love the fad of naming their children with less contemporary names. One celebrity name that may have been wise to check in other languages is Suri Cruise. I will say that I support checking this one because of Tom Cruise’s wide-spread reputation and the size and influence of the countries where his daughter’s name translates horribly. Suri translates to “turned sour” in French, “pickpocket” in Japanese, and “horse mackerels” in Italian. Maybe Suri will luck out and find interest in science or marching band rather than foreign language during high school…

Another example that was made was Gwen Stafani’s son, Zuma. Of course, everyone knows that Zuma means “peace” in Arabic. That’s a given… What people may not have known is that, in the Aztec language of Nahuatl, Zuma means “Lord frowns in anger”. Man, are all of Stefani’s Aztec neighbors going to have a field day with this one! To be fair, Nahuatl is still a spoken language, so Zuma may have a tough week if and when he chooses to go backpacking through the mountains of central Mexico. Until then, his name will probably be more closely connected to the Zuma beach in Malibu, California known for its great surfing and scenery. What a shame.

Some names that are being created and used in America need no translation, but perhaps just a second set of eyes before making it official. Take for example the name, Ladynasty, which is to be pronounced luh-dynasty, but could be easily broken into lady-nasty! Oh, how easily that name can be turned insulting. All it takes is a creative middle-schooler with a need for some fun during algebra. Another favorite of mine is, La-a. This one usually gets people stuck, but let me give you a hint… it’s Ladasha. Seriously?! I mean no offense to Lady Nasty or La-a. It is not their fault that their parents picked out their names during flip cup. I will credit creativity points, but creative doesn’t always equal wise (like giving the Fanny Bank as an anniversary gift to your wife). The more I consider it, I actually don’t even mind the use of symbols in a name, but I would like to see something a little more understandable – like P@ or P8on. Are we getting too close to personalized licence plates now? Eh, we could play with it for one generation I suppose.

I think the bottom line is that we shouldn’t concern ourselves with the translation of our children’s names into other languages. If the Estonians decide to make fun of our children because of the difference in cultural meaning, chances are that we won’t even know they’re doing it. I’m okay with that. I’m not okay with providing a child with an undeserved and avoidable hurdle right out of the gate. A name can say a lot though when it comes to making first impressions, so please, parents, consider the name you are giving to your child, because when it comes down to it, it will be them getting the nature wedgies in gym class – not you.

RH

The race is over and I survived!

Today I reached an unbelievable personal goal, completing a half-marathon after about two months of training. I started on this project as both a personal challenge, and as a way to inspire people through the American College of Endocrinology Power of Prevention program. Along the way, I have heard from so many of you who are following my progress, have been inspired yourselves, or who are just rooting me on to success. On this Thanksgiving Day, I have to tell you all how grateful I am for all of your support.  What started out as a project to inspire others has certainly changed my life, and a significant part of that comes from all of you.

Now, on to race day.

First, a brief note.  I did not run with my iPhone, so I did not take any pictures.  Sarah took some, and I will work to add them later in the day.

So, I guess the story begins with dinner last night. My good friend Britt has been following my progress in this training regimen, and was sorry to tell me that he would not be able to come out to the run and see me finish, due to the fact he is out of town today. But he did offer to help me carbo load the night before. So last night our two families went out and enjoyed a delicious Italian dinner. In fact, I had to stop loading because I was too full. (I had an awesome shrimp alfredo Sicilian style pizza. Pictures forthcoming as well. I promise you will be jealous).

I got home and had a good night’s sleep.  This morning when I woke up, my number one priority was my pre-race preparations. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, go here to get up to speed, but suffice it to say, I was very nervous about making sure this was not a problem today.

Not joking, I resorted to jumping jacks in the living room, but it all came out fine in the end (did I really just type that?)

Sarah and I headed out to the run at about 6:45.  Race time was 8:00, but we wanted to get a decent parking spot and I also wanted to do a mile pre-run before the race to get loosened up.

People up north can complain about this next sentence, but it was cold this morning.  It was probably only 50 degrees when we got to the race site. I was not concerned about the race, because I know how much I heat up when I am running, but I was definitely freezing waiting for the race to start.

Sarah and our friend Melissa were running the 6k at the same time.  The starting line and starting time were the same, so we got “in the blocks” together and waited for the run to begin. After a pre-recorded National Anthem from Lee Ann Rhimes, the race was set to begin.

We had positioned ourselves towards the middle of the group.  We knew we were not fast enough to be in the front, but did not want to get stuck behind the walkers in the back, either. The gun sounded and we were off.  It took about a minute or so to cross the starting line. I’m glad this was a chip race, because I’m interested to see how off my chip time is from the race time. The first mile was the typical jockeying for position that you see at any race. I tried to keep my pace slow and steady, but it is definitely hard with the adrenaline of all the other runners around you.

Around mile one, the course split for the 1/2 marathoners and the 6k, so the crowds thinned considerably at that point. It was about this time that I realized I had forgotten to start the timer on my watch. This is a dual problem, because I had no way to track my time, and because it was not recording my heart rate (long time readers know that I have a history of overheating when not monitoring my heart rate closely). So I started the timer and hoped that at some point there would be a timer on the course that would allow me to get some idea of how I was doing.

The first course clock did not come until mile two.  The race time at that point was 19 minutes. That meant that even if I had been at the front of the pack, I was pacing at sub-ten minute miles. This was both exciting and troubling. Exciting, because I did not feel like I was moving at that pace and felt fairly good. Troubling because I was not sure I could maintain this pace for eleven more miles.

The next few miles were relatively uneventful. I was able to maintain that 9:30ish pace and was not feeling tired. One thing I did not do was take water at the water stations. I have learned from experience that I get bad cramping if I drink anything while running. I had tried to hydrate myself well before the race, and was banking on that being good enough.

The race was actually quite uneventful in general until about mile eight. Right about that time my feet began to really hurt, especially on the instep. I know that I am due for new shoes, but did not want to get them so close to race time. Many runners have told me that’s a recipe for disaster with blisters and real problems on race day. But what was a mild nuisance at mile eight had become a real pain by mile nine.

The mile nine refreshment center had something I can only refer to as runner’s goo. It came in a foil packet, and had the consistency of Vaseline.  But it tasted good, was packed with sugars and caffeine, and really gave me a bit of a boost when I really needed it.

By mile ten, I was in uncharted waters. Ten miles is the previous longest run I had ever done, and I still had a full 5k to go to finish. I resorted to counting miles, not in distance, but in songs. At my pace (I had slowed to about an even ten minute mile pace, by now) I knew it was about two and a half songs between miles. So I just focused on the music and plowed ahead.

At mile eleven, the pain in my feet moved to my calves. This was a new experience for me. Whenever I run, the only true obstacle is breathing. I never have physical pain in my legs that prohibits me from going forward. So this really caught me off-guard. I knew that I only had two miles to go, however, and was determined to power through it, no matter what.

At mile twelve, I could smell the finish line, and so could the rest of the group running at my pace. Everyone kicked it up a notch at that point. I did the same, despite what my legs were screaming to me (R-rated, can’t repeat here). That lasted maybe a quarter of a mile. That’s when I thought I was going to collapse. Despite the fact that I had made it more than twelve miles without stopping once, I had to stop and stretch out my legs, then walk for about 30 seconds. I regret this terribly, but really don’t think there was anything else I could do at that point.

Once I started back up again, I decided to keep the pace slower and just get to the finish line. Two songs later, I was crossing the thirteen mile marker. At this point I knew that I had a 1/10 mile sprint in me, so I kicked it in and raced to the finish line, passing up a couple of guys down the stretch!

Final time: 2:07:18! Official results here: http://www.1stplacesports.com/obdc09halfres.htm

I looked around for Sarah, who had finished the 6k about and hour and 20 minutes earlier, but could not see her anywhere. So I got some water and tried to work out my legs a little bit. About 7-8 minutes later Sarah spotted me in the crowd and came over. I had anticipated finishing between 2:15 and 2:30, so she had gone home and got the turkey and stuffing in the oven, then was going to come back and watch me finish and take some pictures. Since I beat my goal time by about eight minutes, she missed the finish.

She’s more upset about that than I am. I’m glad she came back at all, and I appreciated the support in any case.

So we met up with some friends and compared times, then headed over to get a banana… AND THEY WERE OUT! So I settled for some orange slices and a couple of Michelob Ultras. Sarah also grabbed an Ultra, that she was actually getting for me.

As we walked to the van, I saw a sign for a “Brazilian Honey Bakery”. Having no idea what in the world that is, we headed inside and asked the question “What in the world is a Brazilian Honey Bakery?” The proprietor proceeded to give me a sample of a cheese bread pastry, which was so good, I immediately ordered a dozen.

And with that, we packed into the van, and headed for home. I received all of your well wishes on email, Facebook, and Twitter. You really have no idea how much that means to me. I am thankful today for all of you who have supported me through this training, and I look forward to sharing with you my next plan…

Until then, you know the drill…

Vital Statistics:

Workout: 13.1 Miles

Time: 2:07:18

Pace: 9:43

Playlist:

Neither Can I – Slash’s Snakepit

Estranged – Guns N Roses

Believe – Disturbed

Always On The Run – Lenny Kravitz

Sure Shot – The Beastie Boys

The Battle of Evermore – Led Zeppelin

I.R.S. – Guns N Roses

Brain Stew – Green Day

Miss Independent – Ne-Yo

Rusty Cage – Johnny Cash

The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson

Best I Can – Queensryche

All Along The Watchtower – Jimi Hendrix

Get It Together – The Beastie Boys

Strength Beyond Strength – Pantera

Hella Good – No Doubt

Hanger 18 – Megadeth

Used To Love Her – Guns N Roses

One – Creed

Razor – Foo Fighters

After The World – Disciple

Hollaback Girl – Gwen Stefani

Elvis Is Dead – Living Colour

Jane Says – Jane’s Addiction

Territorial Pissings – Nirvana

Madagascar – Guns N Roses

No Rain – Blind Melon

Monkey Wrench – Foo Fighters

It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over – Lenny Kravitz

There Is No God – Extreme

Gwen Stefani que me desculpe, “What You Waiting For?” era sem dúvidas o melhor video inspirado em “Alice no País das Maravilhas“, porém depois de ver  o vídeo de “Brick by Boring Brick” do Paramore mudei de idéia.

A produção do vídeo está perfeita e a vocalista Hayley Williams impecável.

Deixou até aquele cabelo “vermelho fogo” de lado e ficou lorinha e com carinha de Alice no vídeo e o melhor são as fadinhas e outras criaturas fantásticas.

Amo Paramore e tenho certeza que eles estão no caminho certo, pois equanto escrevia esta matéria, estava ouvindo o novo cd da banda e compensa muito (pra quem gosta) comprar.

Tem muito de No Doubt em todas as músicas. Comparações à parte, adorei mesmo o vídeo.Vejam abaixo:

Dá-lhe Paramore!

Gilvan Oliveira
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The December issue of InStyle magazine, which has Taylor Swift on the cover, features a piece of HSN jewelry. But the necklace is already on Wait List.

The $250 crystal and silk ribbon necklace is from HSN’s RK by Ranjana Khan line. There is a picture of it in the “Try One!” feature on Page 197 of InStyle.

Interestingly enough, that same InStyle issue also has a “Beauty Talk” Q&A with No Doubt lead singer Gwen Stefani.

In it, there is a photo of Stefan’s new Snow Bunny Harajuku Lovers perfumes. That collection of five eau de toilette dolls was a Today’s Special on HSN earlier this week.

But in InStyle, it just says that the Harajuku Snow Bunny collection can be purchased at Sephora.com, no mention of HSN.

“It’s My Life” is a song by the British synthpop band Talk Talk. In 2003, No Doubt recorded a cover version of the song to promote their greatest hits album The Singles 1992–2003. Because the band was on hiatus, while lead singer Gwen Stefani recorded her solo debut album Love. Angel. Music. Baby., they decided to record a cover to avoid having to write a new song. The band listened to hundreds of songs and narrowed it down to “It’s My Life” and INXS‘ 1982 song “Don’t Change“.

No Doubt had doubts on recording a cover and contemplated writing new material. However, they decided on “It’s My Life” after rehearsing it with producer Nellee Hooper, referring to it as a “feel good” song. The track was nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 47th Grammy Awards.

Chart Performance

The cover was successful in the United States, reaching number ten on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and remaining on the chart for twenty-eight weeks. It was moderately successful on adult contemporary stations, reaching number twenty on the Adult Contemporary chart, but had high longevity and appeared atop the Adult Top 40’s recurrent chart. The single was more successful in clubs, peaking at number sixteen on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, and had some play on modern rock stations, reaching number thirty-two on the Modern Rock Tracks. The Recording Industry Association of America certified the digital download gold for selling half a million copies.

On the UK Singles Chart, “It’s My Life” debuted at number twenty but was unable to reach a higher position until it was released with a remix of the No Doubt song Bathwater which boasted the single up to number 17. The single dropped off the chart after seven weeks. It was more of a success across Europe, reaching the top ten in Italy, Finland, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden and the top twenty in Austria, Belgium, France, and Switzerland. The single reached number seven on the ARIA Singles Chart, lasting seventeen weeks on the chart, and was listed at number eighty-one on the 2004 end-of-year chart. The Australian Recording Industry Association certified the single platinum in 2004 for shipping 70,000 copies.

Music Video

The 1930s-style music video was directed by David LaChapelle. In the song’s music video, Stefani portrays a black widow whose look closely resembles that of actress Jean Harlow, who is put on trial and sentenced to die for the murders of three men she knew, portrayed by the other members of the band. In between the death scenes are scenes of Stefani in court and being dragged to the gas chamber where she is executed. The video ends with the three murder victims in the afterlife, laughing and watching her televised execution.

The music video was moderately successful on video chart programs. On MTV’s Total Request Live, it reached number seven in November 2003 and was on the countdown as late as January 2004. The video peaked at number eight on MuchMusic’s Countdown and remained on the program through March 2004. At the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards, “It’s My Life” won the awards for Best Group Video and Best Pop Video. It also received nominations for Best Direction, Best Cinematography, and Best Art Direction^.

The Remixes

Stuart Price, producer and remixer of artists like Madonna, Missy Elliott, The Killers, Gwen Stefani, Seal, and Keane, created the Thin White Duke mix of “It’s My Life”, which won the award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical. This version was featured on the video game Karaoke Revolution Volume 2. On December 9, 2008 it was also made available as downloadable content for the Rock Band series.

The Chocolate O’Brian Remix was produced by Stephen Bradley and Dave Tweedie. Bradley plays the trumpet, keyboard, and is a backup singer for No Doubt. In addition to his work with No Doubt, he collaborated with Green Day, Gwen Stefani, Sugar Ray as well as performing with Outkast, Black Eyed Peas, The Specials, Sly and Robbie, Sting, Bounty Killer, Eve, Phantom Planet, and Josh Groban. In 2002 Tweedie and Bradley formed Chocolate O’Brian Productions.

I don’t have producer information on The Great People Club Remix. If anybody does, please let me know and I will add it. As far as I know, this version is commercially unavailable on compact disc.

Label:

Interscope Records

Catalog Number:

NODOUBTCDP2

Track Listing and Details:

1. It’s My Life (Jacques Lu Cont’s Thin White Duke Remix) (6:59)

2. It’s My Life (Chocolate O’Brian Remix) (6:28)

3. It’s My Life (Great People Club Remix) (6:27)

Original version produced by Nellee Hooper and No Doubt
Tracks 1 remixed by Thin White Duke
Track 2 remixed by Chocolate O’Brian
Track 3 remixed by Great People

Rip Information:

Source: CD

Format: mp3

Bitrate: 320 kbps

Password: steptothebeatblog

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These are the original perfumes by Gwen Stefani, but now they are dressed for winter. G, Love, Angel, Music & Baby are back and as fashionable as ever in theirr snoods & snow boots.!They are sooo cute and because of the price they are perfect stocking fillers

Welcome back to Inspire Me! This latest installment combines my love of music with my complete devotion to style. Don’t worry, this post is not about how I just knew fashion was my calling the moment I heard Madonna’s “Vogue,” RuPaul’s “Work It,” or as much as I love him(&song) David Bowie’s “Fashion.” O, HighEnders, Mimi is far clever-er than that. This music meets moda piece is geared toward my fellow MTV babies, so its all about the music video! Remember the days when MTV was about…well, music? Yea, it’s a distant memory of the 90s for me, too. Well, this InspireMe post is a throwback to the days when artists, not hideo drunken 20-somethings dominated the Music Tube.

Janet Jackson “Love Will Never Do Without You”

I remember being in the third grade and thinking this was the most romantic song I’d ever heard. It didn’t make me want just a play boyfriend to hopscotch and jumprope with. O no, I was a sophisticated grade-schooler- I wanted a real relationship, something that made me totally understand Janet’s passion and romantic bliss. And the video? Well, I was totally mesmerized by the classic black&white, her FIIIIINE co-stars, and most important the retro, yet fresh feel of JJ’s look. In a black tank, a Goody headband and what would now be considered “mom” jeans, Janet is at her sexiest. And for Ms. Jackson (because we’re nasty ) that’s saying a whole lot.

Beyonce “Deja Vu”

Lemme just give you a lil clip from summer 2006- Deja Vu comes on the radio “Hmmm…whatever, Bey. I’ve heard better. Is ‘Promiscuous Girl’ on yet?” Deja Vu video comes on MTV- “GOTdamn, lil mama. I was joking…You know that I can’t get over youuuuu!” I instantly fell for Bey’s perfectly wild mane and Louisiana-induced glow, but her clothes had me captivated. In frilly minis, floral frocks and sophisticated accessories, she evokes the impeccable Southern-lady style of one of my fave films Eve’s Bayou. But the nod is subtle and totally modern.  And the mix of styles, colors, fabrics and genres pays homage to the wonderful hodgepodge of Creole culture. Lesson- can’t nobody shake it in couture as chicly as Bey.

Nirvana- “In Bloom”

When I was in elementary school, we weren’t “Hit(tin) Me Baby..One More Time” or looking for “The Sign” via Ace of Base. O, no, we were grade school rockers- blasting Smashing Pumpkins, Stone Temple Pilots and the Kings of Grunge- well, Nirvana, of course! They were full of youth angst and gritty like the bottom of a Doc Marten.  But the video for “In Bloom” shows the cheekier and chicer side to the band. Though dressed in 50s-style garb, they are bringing “damn the man” lyrics to middle American on this Johnny Carson-like show. Come on, ya know you love seeing the handsome Kurt Cobain in something sleeker than oversized plaid and dirty denim.

No Doubt- “It’s My Life”

I go totally ga-ga for Gwen, so imagine my sartorial psychosis when I first saw the “It’s My Life” video. Gwen is absolutely ravishing in Jean Harlow-esque elegance. Those marcel waves, her signature red lip, and that impeccable wardrobe. I live for the luxe silks and satins, fab furs and retro lingerie. And the “Chicago” storyline and beautiful set design just add to Gwen’s glory.

En Vogue- “Free Your Mind”

This brash and sassy video is a celebration of the 90s that somehow fits perfectly in the new millennium. Over the knee boots? Tres Fall ‘09! Leotard as outfit? Lady Gaga circa NOW! Body-con…everything? Well, you get the point! But what I find most inspirational about this gorgeous girl group is how they manage to simultaneously be super-sexy sans the slutty. (Pussycat Dolls, ya listening?) They’re rippin’ the runway, not sexy-crawlin’ and hair-tossin’ down the thing. If this is what “Freein’ Your Mind” looks like, sign Mimi up!

There are gobs more stylish videos- Who doesn’t want to be a Harajuku Girl extra in Weezy’s “Stronger?” Jay-Z’s “Excuse Me Miss”? Hello diamonds and fur! And of course nearly everything by Madame Madge is 80s, 90s and 2000s perfection. But these are the ones that “Make Her Say…” (speakin’ of Kid Cudi) oo la la- molto video-chic!

All right, HighEnders, what are your inspirational picks? GiMimi GiMimi!

Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Perfumes

If a celebrity is doing a line for a home shopping channel, using their star power to try and drive sales, then we think he or she should actually show up at the venue.

But Stefani is not listed on HSN’s online program guide for midnight tonight, when the Today’s Specials debut. But Stefani, the trend-setting blonde from Orange County, did do a video clip on her perfume for HSN’s Web site.

Here’s what HSN’s Web site says about the Japanese Harajuku dolls that the perfume comes in.

“Express your individuality with a selection of eau de toilette sprays inspired by Gwen Stefani’s love of the outrageous, eye-catching street scene of the Harajuku shopping district in Tokyo,” the site says. “Packaged in adorable doll decanters, each of the fragrances in this chic collection corresponds to the personality of a Harajuku Girl. Choose from Love, Lil’ Angel, Music, Baby and G and find a scent that fits your style.”

Today, we cannot just list one Song of the Day.  So sorry.  We are going to do ode’ to Gwen today, cause I think she rocks, a lot.  Also, because she lives in the lovely OC.  Here are your downloads for today:

What You Waiting For  ~ My theme song, right?

Early Winter

Underneath It All

It’s My Life 

Four In The Morning ~ My fav Gwen song…

Orange County Girl

Cheers! 

After the spring 2010 l.a.m.b fashion show images appeared online, I wondered if the neon laptop case Gwen Stefani was pictured holding would ever be released. Shortly after, it was confirmed l.a.m.b had paired up with Apple to release a line of laptop sleeves, bags, and accessory pouches. I’m excited to say they are now available!

Signature Canvas Sleeve, $99.95.

I really like this case. It’s a bit more money than a plain old pedestrian laptop case, but so cute!

Inside the sleeve.

Ultraviolet Sleeve, $199.95.

The sleeves are available in both macbook and macbook pro size.

Signature Canvas Gadget Pouch, $49.95.

Ultraviolet Leather Gadget Pouch, $99.95.

Signature Canvas Macbook Pro Tote, $299.95

The cases and pouches perfectly match the new fall line of l.a.m.b handbags.

Also available: a huge variety of Harajuku Lovers Laptop Cases!

Designer laptop cases seem to be a new emerging market for handbag and accessory designers. What do you think, will you dress up your mac?

A lot of people got offended when I called Nicole Richie fat, when she was clearly prego. People, I know that she was pregnant and by “FAT” I mean looking larger than the average person, not that’s she’s unhealthy or a lazy slob. See, this is what tabloids and beauty magazines tell us: that the term fat refers to a lazy, ugly, unhealthy, pig. When I just meant that she’s “bigger.” The word fat used because for a normally skinny person, she was way “heavier” (obviously because she was with child.) Anyway, I have made of list of top 10 Prego Celebs who still look hot. Damn them! (in no particular order.)

1. Jessica Alba

2. Christina Aguilera

3. Angelina Jolie

4. Ashlee Simpson – Wentz

5. Britney Spears

6. Nicole Richie (Yup, she made the list!)

7. Halle Berry

8. Jennifer Lopez

9. Kate Hudson

10. Gwen Stefani

North Side from the bus.

For people who want a more traditional experience, especially shopping, staying at the station, or heading north is the best way to go.  The Tokyu department store is located above and below Shibuya station.  Heading north from Shibuya crossing will lead you to Seibu and Marui department stores.  All of these shops provide a typical Japanese department store experience.  You can find them in every major centre of Tokyo, and almost every major city in Japan.  However, be sure to explore all of the side streets.  I have visited Shibuya countless times and every corner, every back street, changes constantly.  Many of the old shops have left the northern areas, in favour of more traditional fashion boutiques.  However, if you walk around enough, you’re sure to find a lot of nice shops that even residents who have lived their whole lives have never even found.

Apple Store, Shibuya (Thanks to a friend for the picture)

If you are feeling more adventurous, or you just have too much time on your hands, the areas to the south and east provide a very different feel for Shibuya compared to the north and west areas.  Directly to the east, people tend to associate it with Omotesando.  To the north east, it’s more Harajuku.  To the south, it feels more like Ebisu.  Omotesando is an upscale area that is very akin to Ginza.  The main difference is the affluence.  While Ginza is for people to be seen, and you’ll see a large variety of classes, Omotesando tends to be one class only, rich.  Harajuku was talked a lot by Gwen Stefani for its fashion and need to break away from the normal culture.  The north east corner of Shibuya borders Harajuku, and hence has more in common with that style of fashion.  It is also a location of an infamous park where homeless people tend to live, and rows of yakitori shops similar to the small shops in Shinjuku.  Again, like in Shinjku, I would not recommend them as they tend to be a little expensive, and they may not be so friendly to foreigners.  It’s better to go to Shinjuku.  The south region will see things be more food oriented.  Ebisu tends to have more food shops than anything.  You can also see some interesting fashion outlets, but people tend not to shop here.  There are more apartments than shops, but if you want to go for a nice walk, this area is a nice area.

109 often has various "dynamic" displays

All in all, Shibuya is a place to visit.  It’s noisy, bustling 24 hours a day, and willing to show you new insights into Japan.  Is it a true picture of Japan?  No.  Will you be amazed by the crazy lights, strange people, and wonderful shopping?  Yes.  Make sure you visit during the day and night.  In the day, do your shopping in the north.  At night, return to Centre Gai and take a stroll around the Love Hotel Hill.  Don’t be surprised when you pass expensive cars with blacked out windows parked in front of a sex toy shop

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shibuya,_Tokyo
http://wikitravel.org/en/Shibuya
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3007.html

このblogは英語のblog。もし私の英語は難しい、日本語のquestionは大丈夫。

This morning was a bit earlier than usual. At 5am sharp I was wide awake and attempting to wake J up to hop in the shower and take off for his backpacking adventure (maybe hiking/camping more than backpacking). I threw together his lunch and shuttled us off to his parents to meet up with his dad to await his ride. What is funny is that this group of men going on this overnight trip wanted to get up that early so they could make a stop at Cracker Barrel. Funny because my boy could care less about food and what he eats. He would rather take some sort of food pill instead of eating. Seriously. I know.

After coming back home I walked the pup around the park came back and decided a run may be in order before breakfast (since it was just hitting 6:30). Ran on the treadmill for a bit to Bright Eyes and Gwen Stefani (I know weird mix, but got me going) for about 4 miles headed home ate some oatmeal and drank my cafe au lait. Take that starbucks

On a different note last week I celebrated my 28th birthday and my sweet sweet husband and in-laws gifted me with 6 months of yoga at my favorite studio, North Shore Yoga. If you ever stop in Chattanooga this yoga studio is a must try. Last week was full of eating out and my belly is feeling it and now it is Thanksgiving week. I am going to be eating a bunch of grapefruit and the like.

And since I love it when people include pictures in their blogs here is a picture of my boy’s project truck that is has been a work in progress for a few months. If anyone has an old VW bus or truck my husband is the master restorer of these. Check out his website here.

Front view

Backside view

She’s in a Comme des Garcons trench/poncho thing. Hot or what!? Her kids are so ‘cool’! Seriously!

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Das ist eigentlich Banane, B-A-N-A-N-E, aber trotzdem wollte ich diesen superwitzigen Fund mit meinen Mitmenschen teilen: Kate Nash wie sie Gwen Stefani’s „Hollaback Girl“ auf ihre eigene Art vorträgt. Süß

Hier nochmal das Original, wenn auch nicht die beste Bildqualität…immerhin ist der Ton annehmbar

Hoje é domingo é um “som” sempre cai bem, não é mesmo?!!!

A Macadâmia deixa agora Gwen Stefani e Akon! com ” The Sweet Escape“, bem bacana…

Beijos, e …

AUMENTA O SOM!

A Macadâmia trás a loiríssima Gwen Stefani!

Só para curtir uma re-edição de  ”It´s My Life” – um clássico dos anos 90!

Muito bom!

AUMENTA O SOM!!!rs

Robbie Williams edita segundo single de su nuevo disco. La canción You Know Me, incluye un sample de Voilà, de Françoise Hardy, que para muchos pasará desapercibido. Aprovechamos la excusa para hacer un repaso en forma de top a samples (o trozos de otras canciones) en el pop de los últimos años.

10. Robbie Williams – You Know Me de Voilà – Françoise Hardy

La verdad es que el sample es sutil y encaja muy bien con el aire retro y pop de la canción. El vídeo, con Robbie Williams disfrazado de conejo y bailarinas montadas en zanahorias, es cosa aparte.

9.Jamelia – Beware of the dog, de Personal Jesus – Depeche Mode

Menos gracia tuvo sampleando Jamelia, que tiró del pegadizo hit de Depeche Mode para su canción. El resultado no es que sea desastroso, pero poco le queda a la canción si le quitas el sample.

8. Marta Sánchez – Superstar, de Just Can’t Get Enough, de Depeche Mode

El sample también se ha cultivado en territorio nacional. La Sánchez, fiel a su título de Madonna española, copió a la ambición rubia (como lleva haciendo 30 años). Que la ambición rubia vuelve al dance y samplea canciones de los 80, pues ella también. Respaldada por Carlos Jean y cogiendo de este pegadizo hit de Depeche Mode, se marcó esta cutrada de canción y se quedó tan ancha. El problema es que si Madonna se apunta con cierto retraso a las modas, no te digo ya la Sánchez. Tarde y poco original es lo mejor que se puede decir de este engendro musical.

7. David Guetta feat Kelly Rowland – When Love Takes Over, de Clocks – Coldplay

El DJ y productor está arrasando con su disco y con sus producciones para los Black Eyed Peas. Pero, ¿un sample de Coldplay para una canción dance no sería ir demasiado lejos? Guetta supo aprovechar lo pegadizo de la intro de piano, aunque se abusa un poco durante la canción. Sin embargo, el efecto logrado es bastante resultón.

6. Britney Spears – Radar, de Tainted Love – Soft Cell

A la hora de samplear la Spears no podía ser menos, y decidió tirar de este clásica versión de Soft Cell para su electro-pop-petardo en Radar, que está incluida en Blackout y en Circus (la misma canción en dos discos, sí señores). Al igual que Jamelia, poco queda de la canción si le quitas el sample, pero al menos el resultado final es un poco más digno.El problema es que este sample ya lo había usado alguien unos años antes…

5. Rihanna – SOS, de Tainted Love – Soft Cell

Sí, Rihanna, hoy estrella internacional gracias a su Umbrella y otras peripecias, ya había usado para su debut este sample en sus SOS y con un efecto más contudente que la Spears.

4. Madonna – Future Lovers, de I feel love – Dona Summer

El Confessions de Madonna está repleto de sample bien usados. Uno de los más característicos y aparentes (aparte del de Jackson 5, no incluído en este ranquing) es de Dona Summer, que curiosamente era contemporánea de Madonna en los 80. La gracia es que la canción de la Summer era tan avanzada  a su tiempo que no parece para nada una canción de los 80, con lo que la elección para el sample es bastante acertada.

3. Kylie – Sensitized, de Bonnie & Clyde – Serge Gainsbourg

La diva australiana fue más lista sampleando en su último disco X, y cogió también de una canción poco conocida por el público actual. El sample del maestro Gainsboroug, si bien un poco estrambótico, le sienta muy bien a la canción.

2. Gwen Stefani – Wind  it Up, de Lonely Goatherd – Banda sonora de Sonrisas y Lágrimas

Más rocambolesco fue lo de la Stefani. ¿Ese sample tirolés en una canción pop hip-hop al estilo Stefani? Según ella quiso incluirlo porque Sonrisas y Lágrimas era una de sus películas favoritas. A las primeras escuchas no pegaba ni con cola, pero uno se acababa acostumbrado y hasta le encontraba su gracia…

1. Madonna – Hung Up, de Gimme de Abba

Es evidente que el sample del que más se hablado en los últimos años fue el del Hung Up, del retorno de Madonna a las pistas de baile. La canción supo aprovechar lo pegadizo del sample para crear una canción totalmente nueva, cosa que no siempre se consigue. Los Abba se mostraron encantados de que la reina del pop sampleara su hit, así que todos contentos.

Ela é inglesa, modelo, bff de Alice Dellal e Peaches Geldof, namorada do produtor musical Mark Ronson, filha do roqueiro Gavin Rossdale e enteada de Gwen Stefani. Além das amizades e do histórico familiar, Daisy Lowe chama a atençao por sua beleza, estilo rebelde e corpo curvilíneo, algo raro entre as modelos cada vez mais esqueléticas. Vale a pena dar uma olhada no figurino da moça, que tem apenas 20 anos e costuma ousar em seus looks e atitudes.

Com a amiga Alice Dellal, em campanha, e mostrando que nao tem vergonha de exibir o copo

Dá para perceber que a moça adora preto, leggings e meia calça. Em cima, uma camisa mais larguinha para balancear o shape. O cabelo está quase sempre solto, com a franjinha reta e os fios meio bagunçados, estilo “nao penteio o cabelo há dias”. Salto? Scarpin com bico arredondado in black, of course!

E sabe as hot pants? Daisy nao tem vergonha de encarar o modelito nao, e se joga nos modelos de animal print. Pelo que já foi visto, ela consegue segurar o look!

No dia a dia, e também na noite, os vestidos aparecem, sempre com estampas, cortes ou detalhes diferentes. Essas duas últimas fotos mostram Daisy com um modelo que foi de sua mae e é estilo tromp l’oeil de lingerie. Bem ousado!

Quem quiser saber mais sobre a modelo, deve ver esse vídeo onde Daisy mostra seu apartamento em NY, para o site Modelinia.com, com direito a posters de Super Homem e Batman na parede. A moça realmente nao tem vergonha de mostrar quem é!

(fotos: reproduçao)

OMGOMGOMG!  Mara and I were walking down the street, all of a sudden I heard “Gwen on the left, Gwen on the left”. Mara spotted GWEN STEFANI. So of course we went into the Tom’s Toy’s to stalk check out the toys and possible Gwen purchases. When we went in she had Zuma on her hip, and her son Kingston was picking out a toy for a birthday party. Naturally we were eavesdropping, and found out that he could pick out one toy for himself. Oh, she also called Kingston “James”, hmmmm.  Then we went to the back of the store, because we were only in the store to pick out a toy for Charlie, and when I was just standing there freaking out on the inside, when all of a sudden I realized I was looking at GAVIN sitting on the floor playing with one of the kids.

We did not go and talk to them or take pics in the  store because they were with the kids. There was paparazzi outside the store. So we went across the street, and it was on. We felt so guilty taking pictures because of the kids, but oh well. They are used to it.

PS: They were walking right behind us down the street. It made us really nervous. Ok, so we are may-jah hobo’s, but that was such a L.A. moment, and I am still freaking out a lil’.

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