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Ace Your Audition in New York
"God, I hope I get it, I hope I get it....how many people does he need???" I think anyone that has been a part of the entertainment industry or has spent countless hours in line waiting for your number to be called, has repeated that famous line from A Chorus Line, God I hope I get it. When auditioning in a city like New York you are up against some of the best talent from across the world, who have all come to the city with the same thing in mind- to book the job. People have perfected thei...
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A Guide For Health Nuts In NYC
I've found that it's extremely difficult to remain healthy in NYC. You sacrifice an hour at the gym, and make up for it by walking an extra block...which is hardly the equivalent of a nice sweaty work out. Instead of lifting weights, you carry a box up the stairs of your six floor walk up and because you have a six floor walk up, you feel less guilty eating dessert four times a week. You don't drink? Well, then-you probably have a nonexistent social life, New Yorkers like their Happy Hour an...
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A Guide For The Lonely In New York City
New York is a city that moves fast. The streets are packed, people are running a million miles a minute and often your loneliness doesn't set in until you sit down for a nice meal and you realize you've got no one to call to join you. You'd think being piled on top of each other and seeing streets full of moving bodies would remind you that you aren't REALLY alone, unfortunately it doesn't always work that way. I had to find my own cure, sometimes it meant music, other times it meant food, se...
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A Guide on Bloggers in New York City
"Why would you want to broadcast everything about yourself all over the internet?" someone once asked me, "Oh I don't know because, I crave attention?" HA. No, (well actually yes, that is partially true) but when it comes down to it blogging is a way for people to connect all over the world, to say what's on your mind and have people validate that you aren't as crazy as you feel, to feel HEARD, to connect, to give one too many details. Not all blogs are personal but for some New York City blo...
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A Guide On Chelsea By Chelsea
Every time people ask me where I live and I tell them Chelsea....I receive this response, "Oh ho! Chelsea from Chelsea!!" And every time someone says it, they pat themselves on the back and celebrate their witty comment, then they say something like this, "Can I call you CC??" Um. No, you can't and pointing out the obvious fact that I live in a part of town that is my name, is not original. And if you're going to ask, did I move here on purpose? Yes, because I'm vain like that. So here's your...
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A Guide on Douchebags (since we all need to be warned.)
I've been known to date a few D-BAGS in my day. I found myself jumping from one to the next and thinking that just because their "costume" changed, their personality would too. Turn out, D-bags come in all sorts of forms. Sometimes we all need to be warned and given precautionary signs, as to avoid a possibly fatal dating situation. In case you were confused, here is the REAL definition of Douche (though I happen to find mine much more entertaining): The true definition of douche is; a jet or...
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A Guide to Los Angeles Anomalies
The first three months that I lived in Los Angeles I felt like I was walking through a strange dream/sometimes a nightmare. Then, the abnormal "reality" of it all became, normal. It wasn't until I moved out of Los Angeles or when friends came to visit that I was fully aware of what a strange town I was really living in. Where else do you work out every day on a treadmill next to Alec Baldwin without even blinking an eye?.....Only in LA, only in LA....
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A Guide to Mexican Food in New York City
"You know, it'll be really difficult for you to find good Mexican food when you're living there. I know you love Mexican food." If this was my Mother's idea of deterring me from moving all the way across the country by warning me that I wouldn't be able to find a good enchilada, she completely failed. Sure it's the East coast and finding a nice slice of pizza or Italian food is sometimes the easier choice, but if you're having a hankering for a large margarita and some melted cheese, you're i...
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A Guide to The Richest New Yorkers
I didn't grow up rich. As a matter of fact, I don't even understand having a ridiculous sort of wealth, I can't even comprehend it. I barely understand being able to barely support myself from paycheck to paycheck. So when I'm walking briskly down Madison Ave and I see nameless faces, carrying expensive designer bags or hopping in and out of black SUV'S and calling their driver by name, while prancing off to a meeting at a large, intimidating building, I think; who the eff are these people???...
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A Guide to WOMEN: The Do's and Don'ts.
I've read enough Cosmopolitan and Glamour articles to have remembered one piece of advice; TELL THEM WHAT YOU WANT. So I suppose by revealing to a man (or to a woman, though I happen t be writing this personally for men) what you don't want you are setting the tone for what you DO want. There are always the obvious do's: surprise us with chocolate, say it's fine if we just want to "talk", back massages, etc. etc. BUT- if you are exercising those DO's you're no genius. I'd like to give you a l...
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Aphrodisiacs: Intensify the Desire in New York City
Aphrodisiac comes from the Greek Goddess, Aphrodite. Aphrodite is the goddess of sensuality, love, lust, beauty and sexual reproduction. So if you aren't down for the babies, I wouldn't call on Aphrodite anytime soon. With that being said, most aphrodisiacs are quite delicious and may intensify your desire so much that "baby fear" goes out the window. Though many argue (i.e. those damn scientists) that aphrodisiacs have only a placebo effect, after a few glasses of vino you may beg to differ....
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A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words
My Father always says to me, "you know, 80% of communication is body language." This is usually when I fib, or say everything is "fine" when it isn't. I always think it's interesting when pictures are captured that speak very loud and clearly without any words at all. I used to love the magazine where you could fill in the bubbles above celebrities heads and say what you think they may be thinking....well now is you chance to do the same. Is there a picture that you think needs a little narra...
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As Seen On Film In New York City
One of the best things about living in New York is the scenery (minus the dirty sidewalks and the trash that reeks of hell) and no one would agree more than those folks over in Hollywood . Not only is it one of the best cities in the world, it is the backdrop to many famous films, and when you're in it, you're the star. I'm not going to lie when I say, I'm a tad bit obsessed with anything that was has been in a movie....it all started when I was eight and I touched one of Keanu Reeves out fit...
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As Seen on GOSSIP GIRL in New York City
Sixteen year old dancing on tables at 21+ clubs, twisted rumors, love triangles, deceit, sex, wealth, and the phrase "I killed someone" coming from a pretty little blonde's mouth could only be seen on none other than, Gossip Girl. The story lines and the characters are just so outlandish, that it's hard not to get addicted. At the end of each episode you're left wondering, "WHATS GONNA HAPPEN NEXXXXT.??!?!? They couldn't possibly top what happened this week." But, they do. The best part? Thes...
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As Seen on LA INK in Los Angeles
Who would have ever guessed that a show about tattoos and watching people GET tattoos would be so interesting?? Well, after Kat Von D, the hot woman tattoo artist made her appearance on Miami Ink, where she later had a falling out with the owner Ami James, TLC decided to keep it going. I was hooked. Partially because of the stories behind people's tattoos. I always wonder, "why would someone get THAT tattooed on them PERMANENTLY for the rest of their lives???" Well, sometimes there are very g...
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As seen on THE HILLS in Los Angeles
When the first season of Laguna Beach came out, everyone and their Mother became enamored with the inside view of these beautiful rich kids; the crushes, the feuds, the dreams and the mansions set with the background of paradise. Little did we know that one of those unsuspecting Laguna kids, LC, would take on her OWN season in Hollywood, would flip it on it's ass, make Kristin Cavallari look like a fool and create a cult following. That's my opinion anyway. In The Hills we were given the a p...
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As seen on THE KARDASHIAN'S in Los Angeles
The first pioneers of this whole "celebrity family with foul mouths" thing were The Osbourne's. Never before did we think we could love such trash talking teenagers and inappropriate behavior. The reason we could deal with it? Because at the end of the day, they really, truly, loved each other more than most families. Then, comes along Keeping Up With The Kadashian's, the mix-matched family and kids of the late Robert Kardashian (former O.J. Simpson lawyer.) Reality shows are always interesti...
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Autumn in New York
This is my favorite time of year. When the leaves start changing colors, when I get to add an extra layer of clothing, or a warm scarf but yet I don't have to worry about bundling up so much that I add an extra twenty pounds of clothing before going out to grab a bagel. I love being able to bundle up on the couch with a pumpkin spice latte and a piece of perfectly ripe, warm apple pie. Fall is a transitional period when everything says goodbye until spring and in New York fall is absolutely ...
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Be an audience member in New York City
The very first show taping that I went to was when I was about nine and it was for America's Funniest Home Videos with Bob Saget. The only part that I remember was him saying, "Wow, it's so cold in here I can see everyone's nipples in the top row!" I was totally traumatized and completely unaware of nipples before that day. Luckily, America's Funniest Home Videos shoots in Hollywood and if were Jon Stewart saying something about nipples, I would have felt much less violated.
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Bonjour! Feeling French in New York City
New York is a city abounding with culture, a melting pot of flavors, people, history, ethnicities, etc. and as a person who is constantly craving travel, crepes, and the charm of Europe I find that I have to seek it out, or these little spots can be overlooked. After my very first visit to France I knew that I needed/wanted to live there eventually, the moment I saw a man riding a red bicycle, whistling while holding a bouquet of flowers in one hand and a baguette in the other. Sadly, I have ...
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Bring out your inner PUNK in New York City
The first real awakening I had about the whole culture of PUNK was when I saw the movie SLC Punk, and wanted Matthew Lillard to be my boyfriend. Before, I thought punk was just a type of music, but indeed- it is a way of living. Non-conformity, rebellion, individuality, and never, ever "selling out." Just as surfers live to surf, punk people- live to be PUNKS. From head to toe, from beer to music, location to attire. Punk is not to be taken lightly. It isn't just "PUNK ROCK" anymore....let me...
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Catch a Cougar in New York City
Obviously, I don't mean the wild animal. But if I did, man that would be crazy. People running around with a net and some cougar bate.....ah, but I digress. I'm talking about the cougar of the female variety. That's right, those sexy, confident, sometimes vamp-y older women who....drumroll.....snag all the younger men. A cougar is a woman on the hunt. A woman at her sexual peak. A woman who is proud of her age and ready to flaunt what she's got. She is ready to sink her teeth into a nice chu...
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Celebrate Fourth of July in New York City
When I was younger Fourth of July was all about; obnoxious red, white and blue outfits, hot dogs, and SPARKLERS! As I got older not much changed, the outfits got a little less obnoxious, the hot dogs were accompanied by a beer and the fireworks got bigger. Fourth of July has a different meaning in New York City, ever since 9-11 people have bonded together in an entirely different way and Fourth of July is the chance when they all come together and celebrate their country and the tragedy they...
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Dancing with THE STARS
Every season I watch Dancing with the Stars I sit on my couch with a bad of some sort of cracker and a hunk of cheddar cheese and I think, "I could TOTALLY do that." Granted, I grew up in a dance studio so given that I had a kick ass instructor yelling at me about my timing and grace though a thick Russian accent, I could do just about anything. Not to mention I'd get to wear some incredible costumes and I'll so anything for the sake of wearing something ridiculously sparkly in public. Every...
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Dream Vacations ALL Around the World
The travel bug has bitten me, without a doubt. When I was thirteen I headed over to Europe to dance with a dance company in some theaters older than our country, I was taken by the history, the culture, EVERYTHING. Since I have gone back a few times and am about to embark on another journey through a handful of European countries. I found that the yearning to travel didn't stop there, not only do I love Europe, but now there are more countries, cities, retreats going on my list that may take ...
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Embarrass Your Parents....for some of them, it's karma.
I'd like to point out that I'm not an evil person. I don't want to make my parents blush in front of a group of their closest friends and business partners, it's just that...sometimes I do. Accidentally of course. Sure I've made common mistakes a lot of people make but if you're really out to get your folks you could come up with a slew of "artistic interpretations" of pure embarrassment. For some of us, our parents embarrassed us our whole lives, so we should be allowed to get back at them o...
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Everything in Black and White in New York City
Often things are described in terms of "black and white...." or " Well 'it' isn't black and white." Many things in life, in decision making, in various situations, etc. often DO fall into a category that is gray. There aren't always clear cut, BLACK or WHITE, sometimes there's a strange shade of ivory, or charcoal. Then there are the things that are ACTUALLY, black and white. Sometimes, things ARE just that simple. Sometimes the things that come in black and white would never exist if they we...
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Find Comfort in New York City
New York City is a melting pot of people from all over the world. Different continents, different cities, different cultures all pour themselves into a tiny space and each person has to figure out HOW to make a place that is a home to so many, a home of their own. Sometimes all you want to do is cuddle up with comfort food, stretch out and be reminded of the feeling you had as a kid when there was, "no place like home." A statement that no matter the age still rings true. I always did have an...
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Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It
"I can say what I want to say ain't nothin' to it gangsta rap made me do it......I can act like an animal ain't nothin' to it gangsta rap made me do it.....If I eat you like a cannibal ain't nothin' to it gangsta rap made me do it.........So if I act like a pimp ain't nothin' to it gangsta rap made me do it." Ah, Ice Cube oh how you speak to my generation so well. Look, I've been known to bust a flow or two in my day....that's right, straight Eminem in 8 Mile. Ok. Not exactly like that, but...
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Get a Celebrity Haircut in New York City
I just got bangs yesterday. Now- I officially look like Cher. It wasn't until I walked into a friends house and someone screamed out, "CHER! CHER!" oblivious to the fact that I was Cher, I said, "WHAT?! WHERE?!" I was really going for the look of, "60's MUSE" or something along those lines but apparently it turned out more like Cher or Egyptian Princess, which I can handle if it allows me to wear gold bangles shaped like snakes. I've always modeled my hair after some celebrity. I bring in my...
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Get In Touch With Your Inner Bohemian In New York
In a city that is full of culture and dripping with art, food and history, you'd think some of us chic metropolitan inhabitants would slow down for five minutes to partake in some of what makes the city so fantastic. Wrong. That is why there are so many hot dog stands my friends. If you ask me, the hippies knew best- though living on the income of a hippie in NYC would be similar to living like the homeless...we walk a fine line. So take some time and engage in the "modernized" bohemia be...
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Getting Ready For A Dinner Party In NYC
Due to the layout of the city, the price of housing, etc. having people into your home to enjoy a meal is very rare. You stress about the space, or people judging the fact that you don't even have a dinner table....or any type of table (yes, that's me.) Instead of having people into our homes, we meet for drinks or dinner and don't get to enjoy each other's company surrounded by old photos of us as kids with braces, showing someone where you live and discussing your movie collection is a huge...
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Go GREEN in New York City
Whether you're a Democrat of a Republic, a Conservative or a Liberal, and Independent or completely indifferent, "Green" isn't a political issue, but rather a world issue that we all need to be aware of. A lot of people get the concept of going green confused with politics when it's really just a great concern for everyone that is an inhabitant of this Earth. New York City burns up a ton of energy and resources everyday and though "going green" may be difficult for some of us, or "inconvenien...
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Hangover Remedies in New York City
We've all been there (or at least I DEFINITELY HAVE) the day after "the best night everrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!" when you wake up and the smell of lime on your fingers brings back memories of tequila, which is then followed by instant vomit. Fun times. My cure is usually ordering in, staying in bed, and swearing to God himself that I will never, ever, drink again. But some people, have to get up and go to work! So here are some remedies I've heard of, let me know if they work. I'm sticking to greasy d...
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Hiccups: A Guide on Banishing the Little Buggers.
You may be wondering, what on Earth could be so bad about a case of hiccups??? Well, when you hiccup like I do, you'd understand. My hiccups are loud and irritating. If I weren't me, I'd want to Judo chop me in the throat, or threaten to cut off my air supply forever. For some people hiccups are silent little "nothings" and for others, like the girl on the last season of The Bachelor who gave her nervous twitch a nickname, "The Meeps", they can get you eliminated and leave you lonely and love...
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How I Handle Heartbreak.....
There are a few things that can make people act irrationally; sickness- when I very appropriately regress back to being eight years old when I can't do anything without my "Mommy." alcohol- most of us have been there, we may not even remember our out of hand behavior AND.....heartbreak! It's like you're willing to do anything to take away from the ridiculous feeling that you have a hole in your chest. Lately, I've been had to try and figure out to act like a lady and less of a "Crazy..." So t...
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How to be a Country Girl in New York City
Lately, I've had a new "thing." A country thing. It could have been brought on by a yearning for the open road, instead of the packed city streets of New York or maybe the simplicity of a farm life and the secret love I had driving past ranches and cows in my hometown. Whatever it is, my inner country girl is surely awake and ready to trade in her round toed Marc Jacobs shoes for pointy, rugged cowboy boots. Instead of the fancy bars and modern decor, I'm looking Levi's, plaid, a nice cool be...
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How To Be A Groupie In NYC
That's right, I'm encouraging smutty behavior, call me an enabler. What can I say, I have a thing for people that can sing me to sleep and rock out on the guitar. I happen to be a musician myself and you would be shocked at the amount of groupies that are actually out there. They're not a myth. Groupies are no Big Foot. So, whether you want to BE one, or you'd like to know how they operate let me give you a little insight....though they may be "easy" these people are no joke, follow the rules...
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How to be "European" in New York
After some extensive travel around Europe there are many things that I've noticed that are STRICTLY European. Sure American's like to claim their ethnicities and carry proudly that they are Italian or Irish, or some mix of every Scandinavian country, when really we have "Americanized" our European routes very much. Italian American's are MUCH different from ACTUAL Italian's and hardly anything like the Soprano's. True European's stick very proudly to their roots and "their ways." Here are a f...
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How to be the Ultimate CHICK in Los Angeles
When you live in Los Angeles a few things trump the daily routine of getting ready and looking feminine and girly every day, those things; heat and the overall laid back, almost homeless look being the number one trend. It's hard to not want to fit in and wear your lazy terr
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How To Find Your Romeo While Reading Casanova In New York
Finding a decent date in Manhattan can get tricky. In most cases, meeting someone over a stiff martini in a shady bar doesn't turn out well. Especially when daylight comes and you realize that sexy tattoo that looked like Latin in candlelight, really said his ex-girlfriends name. However, stumbling upon someone you can talk literature with over an espresso while in close quarters, surrounded by love stories- is far more promising. Take a break, grab a book and start skimming the aisles.
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How To Give "Thanks" in New York City
The first time I got a "Thank You" gift from someone that was actually a basket of fresh fruit, instead of a cheesy card, I wanted to send THEM a thank you. Not to underestimate the power of a good thank you card, but truthfully, creativity in your thanks shows that you put forth effort and thought in in your gratitude. Its hard to be remembered by a run of the mill card with your canned expression, unless you bust out some type of poem- but who are we kidding, there's only one Maya Angelou.
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How to Irritate a New Yorker
New Yorkers have sort of gotten a bad rap for sometimes being perceived as "rude" or brash, maybe a bit short tempered or pushy even? But when it comes down to it, they've got places to go, people to say AND a train to catch. It's difficult to avoid getting irritable when you have obnoxious tourists, or unaware inhabitants blocking your stoop. So whether you're looking to push someone's buttons or you'd simply like to understand that mystery that is, "The Abrasive New Yorker" let me outline i...
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How to Throw a Trailer Trash Party
Just because I live in New York City (and Los Angeles from time to time, when I feel like coast hopping) doesn't mean that I can't throw a kick BUTT trailer trash party. Hey, I know you may be thinking but....you don't have trailers in New York City? The trailer is actually just an accessory. Trailer trash is a whole identity, so whether you fancy yourself a piece of trailer trash from time to time or you simply understand the concept I promise your guests will have a good time. Plus, when di...
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If I Could Steal ONE Identity.....
I always thought it would be amazing to be someone else for JUST ONE DAY. Sometimes I wonder, "what WOULD it be like to be Angelina Jolie for a day?? What is it like to wake up next to Brad Pitt everyday....or to be so amazingly stunning at all time???" Wouldn't it be nice to experience that, just for a day?? If you could steal ONE identity for 24 hours, who would it be? And what would you do???
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I'm strangely attracted to, (FILL IN THE BLANK)
You can't explain attraction, sometimes it just HITS. You're walking along, minding your business and BAM! the next thing you know you're checking out the odd shaped hairy UPS guy and you're totally swooning. Alright, maybe not that extreme but you know what I mean. Some people call it chemistry, fate, "sparks", crushing....and sometimes I just call it strange. As you get older it's easier to deal with your offbeat love interests, so tell me, who are YOU strangely attracted to?? Or maybe, WHA...
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It's all about the "tease" in NYC
Ever since I was a little girl and I saw the play Gypsy, I've been obsessed with the art of the "tease." I wanted to be Gypsy Rose Lee wearing long gloves and pearl earrings, with a nice feather fan covering my goodies. Basically I grew up wanting to be a really classy stripper that could sing and dance, my parents would be so proud if they knew the truth. Though burlesque has always been around recently there is an uprise in all thing's burlesque inspired; classes, festivals, famous "teasers...
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I WANT CANDY!!! In New York City
Whenever I meet someone who tells me they don't enjoy candy I question their sanity. Who the F doesn't like candy? That is just awfully strange, good for your waistline but devastating to your soul. I was the kid who had the ability to bribe ANYONE to feed me dessert before dinner and as an adult, I've become that person who has "candy stashes." You can almost always find a Jolly Rancher or something gummy and covered with sugar in my purse. Candy is an area I am very proficient in, almost as...
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Kickin it: A Guide to Footwear in New York City
The first week I lived in New York I walked from 72nd all the way down to 4th and Washington Square Park. I thought I had legs of steal until the next morning I sprung out of bed to slap the snooze button on my alarm and discovered: A. I am a leaner, my right side was infinitely more sore than the left and B. the balls of my feet felt like they had needles stabbing straight through them. I spent the whole day in bed recovering. Ever since I have learned that FOOTWEAR is key to having a comfor...
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Listen to the Angel on Your Shoulder in New York City
Some mornings I wake up with yesterday's mascara on, a slight hang over and a serious craving for greasy breakfast food and it's always at that exact moment when I say, "If only I had listened to the voice of reason, the little cherub with good intentions....then, I wouldn't feel like straight DEATH." I always find that it's much easier to tune out the angel on your shoulder and to seek out more sinful opportunities. Maybe if I had a GUIDE that told me where to go, what to do and how to do it...
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Listen to the Devil on Your Shoulder in New York City
Oh sinnnnnnnnn, the Devil is just so persuasive! And fun! Let's just say the Devil on my shoulder has a much stronger pull, a louder voice, a cunning way of making me feel very little remorse and a guaranteed "good time." Yes, the Devil does speak to me and in such a sweet tongue....let me share some of his/hers/it's words of "wisdom" with you all, THEN tell me who YOU'D listen to. The Devil is a dear friend of mine and comes in various forms i.e. cake, and magic shows.
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Live for the spotlight? How to stand out in New York City
I have some issues with not being the center of attention. The spotlight is what I LIVE FOR. Naturally, living in a city with five hundred BILLION people, you start to feel a little less unique and more like a fish in a sea of nameless faces. Nameless? Blending in? "Running with a crowd"? All of those things sound like identity theft to me. So instead of accepting it and throwing on a black outfit like the rest of the New Yorkers, I've started to take tips from some of the people who scream,...
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Living "THE SECRET" Part One
When the whole phenomenon of "The Secret" hit people I was glad that the philosophy was out to such a wide audience but the principles of the Law of Attraction was no knew way of thinking to me. Since I was young I'd grown up being taught the belief that you attract what you want in your life. You must visualize and believe, then put into the universe what it is that you want to see in your life. There are a ton of different things you can do, but it ultimately comes down to being willing to ...
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Living "THE SECRET" Part TWO
The philosophy of the Law of Attraction couldn't be summed up into one simple guide. As a matter of fact, it's going to be difficult to try and sum it up in two. Like my fellow Guidespot diva, Alexandra, she pointed out that when you do FEEL, what it would feel like to have the things you are striving for whether mentally, physically or materially, they have a sort of "magical" way of just "popping up out of thin air." In order to start really creating your reality you must remember that the ...
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Low on Dough in New York City
Poverty is an ART in New York City, and an art that I have mastered. It's no secret that it's one of the greatest cities, but also one of the most expensive. What would be a reasonable income in any other state is barely enough to live on and living paycheck to paycheck is quite literal. For instance, the other day I said, "Oh, well. Can't wear clean socks because, can't do laundry until next week." If you knew the amount of times I've seriously considered being a high-class escort, you'd be...
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Mad for Hats in New York City
I've been known to leave the house with major "bed head" after sleeping in too late every once and awhile, or stepping out with wet hair....unsure of how I'll end up looking later on in the day. Being a woman with long hair requires an extra amount if HAIR CARE and sometimes, I just don't feel like putting in the effort. Or maybe you're a man who has a crazy cowlick, or a balding spot! Well my friends, I have the solution; HATS. That's right. Whether you're traveling and you know you'll be a ...
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MEN: The many varieties in New York City
The idea of men carrying leather briefcases, while chatting about large sums of money on a pre-release of the 2012 Blackberry, turns most women on. Women swoon over that sort of thing, whereas....that makes me throw up in my mouth a little. I had an incredible fear that by living in New York, I'd have to date someone on Wall Street and the idea of a man meeting me for dinner in a suit at 10:30 when he finally got done working, was enough to give me a serious case of hives. Luckily, with my fe...
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New York City: Where Stars Are Born.
I considered calling this guide, "Greatness: if you weren't born in NYC you're screwed. Put down the mic and go play soccer" but that title was too long. Entertainment is my thing. No, listen I know the lyrics to every. single. song. ever. made. Did the periods give you the appropriate emphasis I was going for? I hope so. I have seen every movie, I know pop culture better than I know my own self. So when I discovered that some of my favorite artists/actors/musicians, etc. were born in New Yor...
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"NO SEX and the City" in New York City
I can practically hear my roommates blinking in the other room. If people were getting down- I would surely know about it. The point is: Sex and the city w lied about all the damn sex. Most of the women I know in the city are well past a six month marker since their last steamy evening, and would prefer not to count, "that one night, with that one guy, from....that one bar?" The other women in this category, wait- what others? Sex and the City tricked us with their pink colored martinis (that...
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Nurture your "inner kid" in NYC
I've heard people say, "the city is your playground," and when I first arrived in New York the last thing I saw was a playground. Instead, I saw hungry, shrewd, business people with carefully chosen walking shoes, leather briefcases and black coffee. I don't know whose playground you grew up in but mine surely didn't involve stress, frown lines, or business attire (that was saved for playing pretend "office.") In a city that is more work than play, your inner child can suffer a bit and then ...
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Remember 90's Love in New York City
This morning while listening to my ipod on the shuffle mode, I found myself singing full voice, whole hearted to: "Inside Out" by Eve 6, "Shine" by Collective Soul, and "No Rain" by Blind Melon- which then spun me into a little blur (which was also a great band) of nostalgia. What ever happened to that little Bumble Bee girl?? Or, remember when scrunchies, baby dolls dresses and plaid were awesome....?? I WANT THAT BACK. I spent all morning, wishing I had enjoyed the 90's just a little bit m...
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Salsaaa Salsaaaa!! Spice it up in New York City
As I am writing this guide my muscles are beating so hard that I can feel my heartbeat in my calves....why you ask? I just returned from an hour long fitness class called ZUMBA. You may have seen the commercials, sweaty people girating about, swiveling their hips and dancing to cheesy Latin music. Well that is what I just did.....which got me thinking. SALSA. There isn't just one form of SALSA or to generalize a bit, SPICE. Whether you like spicy foods, spicy moves, spicy hip swivels or spic...
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Say "*F* it" To The Diet Plan In New York
Gluttony is BY far one of my favorite sins. "Sin" to me is entirely subjective and I haven't seen any scripture on cannolis being sinful, so living in New York has been Sin Fest 2008. Even when I'm in full out "ranger mode", eating rice cakes and working out twice a day, I simply do not have the will power to tell a delicious black and white cookie to take a hike. I leave enough room on every salad plate for a piece of something fried, packaged, dipped in butter and rolled in sugar. I take a ...
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Send Me Flowers in Los Angeles
Most people would never really know what their flowers meant if they received them in the mail, they'd just assume it was a nice gesture. Which it is. Wouldn't be even better if the flowers you sent had a little bit of meaning behind them? Sure we all know that the red roses stand as a symbol for love and romance, and yellow roses for friendship....but what if you wanted to send a a "thank you" or a "congratulations." Maybe you don't want to send roses at all....here is some clarification beh...
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Sex it up in New York City
A lot of people would feel strange about Googleing "sex in New York City" especially since they may come up with a listing of sites offering a one night stand or inappropriate content that your boss would later find on your computer that may get you fired. So, I did it for you instead. If I do happen to direct you towards sex please let me know. I may have found a new calling. "Sexual Matchmaker," though I'd have to say this guide isn't about getting you laid- just giving you an overview on h...
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Signs that you're a HOT MESS
Some people believe that the definition came from hotNESS, as a counterpart. Since, many versions of "The Hot Mess" have come about and morphed into different variations of messiness. To give you an idea here are a few definitions of HOT MESS: "a derogatory term describing a situation, behavior, appearance, etc. that is disastrously bad. Think "faux pas" but times ten. Possible origin is literal (think, steaming dogpile)" I happen to think that definition is the most accurate, example, "She ...
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SING IT! Your guide to songs about New York City
"These little town blues are melting away, I'll make a brand new start of it In old New York. If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere. It's up to you, New York, New York!!" Oh man, when I first arrived in New York City I sang New York, New York constantly, like a mantra. New York has inspired so many artists to write about it like they were having their own little love affair. Being the "mixtape making genius" that I am, I started collecting EVERY SONG, about New York and sang them out...
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Single and Ready to Mingle in New York City
You know those irritatingly beguiling commercials, where a super attractive and seemingly charming man or woman stand and sort of giggle into the camera, looking awkward, approachable, and completely date worthy? Well, if you haven't seen them I'm talking about Match.com, where "it's ok to look." Unfortunately, when you DO look, those adorable people from the commercials aren't there. In a city bustling full of people, you'd think it'd be MUCH easier to find a "match," unfortunately it's a bi...
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Snobby in the City: New York City's Elite
I considered making this guide a spin off on "How to Blow Your Millions" and it became very clear to me, that I personally wouldn't blow my millions on what millionaires blow their millions on. Instead, I'd probably blow my millions on a few amazing cheese plates and a lifetime supply of underwear and socks (more on that later.) I suppose those who partake in New York City's snobbery are in fact, blowing their millions on the things that I (most likely) wouldn't be the first to run out throw ...
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Spain for a day:Sangria and Tapas in NYC
Out of all the European countries I have visited, Spain is still on my "life list" of places to see, that have yet to be checked off. Considering my affinity for Sangria and chorizo, siesta's and men who know how to dance wearing tight shirts and pungent cologne (Do those men exist or am I visualizing Antonio Banderas?)the fact that I have yet to live it up in Spain is quite shocking. Instead, I have managed to seek out all things Spanish inspired, and I've drank in and fed (literally) my Sp...
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Start your morning right! Breakfast in New York City
When I was younger breakfast used to make me sick. Literally, I would get nauseous even thinking about it, till this day I have to find the answer to why that is....? Strange. As I've gotten older, and found my DEEP love for coffee, I also found I had an even bigger love for...BREAKFAST food. All day, all the time. I eat eggs for breakfast, lunch and dinner and luckily, living in New York, you can find breakfast on every corner. Some of the best breakfasts I've had have come from small unassu...
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Staying Positive in New York City
I'm not going to lie to you, sometimes it can get difficult staying positive in a city that makes you feel like the size of a pea, where people bump up against you everywhere you go and honking is never ending background music. The madness CAN MAKE A PERSON A LITTLE SNARKY. Usually the week before rent is due I'm a total beast, the end of the month is a particularly negative state for me. Then there's the whole idea that being one of those "shiny happy people" can grate on people's nerves a b...
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Steps on becoming the "crazy Aunt with seven cats" in NYC
Everyone has one. You know, the crazy relative, the one who's a little off beat...carries luggage with stickers of the foreign countries they've been to, collects obscure art, had a strange favorite color and lives on mango's and rare liquors from Fiji. Or maybe that's just a strange fantasy I've created from watching "Auntie Mame" one too many times. Either way, New York City is full of venues to express your craziness. With my lack of dating and my bizarre tendencies, I felt that I was inde...
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Summer Colds: Cures in New York City
"Who gets a cold in the middle of summer?!?!"....Well, geez I'd like to know myself. My friend asked me the other day as I blew pounds of snot out of my nose, "WHY I WAS SICK." Yes, usually you get a "cold" in the winter....nope, not I. I've always prefered doing things the unconventional way, so why not get sick when everyone else is out swimming and drinking cold beers!? This week has been an interesting experiment on HOW TO GET HEALTHY....Here are some things that I've tried.
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Surviving the Summer Heat in New York City
There is nothing worse than the smell of HOT TRASH. Now try mixing hot trash with; hot dog pee, hot homeless people, hot men/women in business suits, hot sweaty feet, hot crusty dirt and concrete. New York summers are probably the closest thing to HELL that this Earth has ever experienced. Showering should optional, you sweat all day anyway and whats a little hot armpit smell compared to hot pee? B.O. is nothing. So if you aren't one of the lucky ones with a house in The Hamptons, you'd bette...
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The History of Olympic FASHION FAUX PAS
You've all seen the scrunchie. Arguably, some people even have a problem with the low pants that the DELICIOUS Michael Phelps wears, like I said......arguably. Let's just say Project Runway needs to jump in and revamp all the gymnastics wear.....what are the faux pas YOU have noticed in Olympic history?........Side note, wouldn't it have been amazing if Michael Phelps was only allowed to wear a fig leaf?
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The Quarter Life Crisis in New York City
I thought I was dying, or having some serious panic attack that involved losing complete rationality, self control and taunted me with a long dark, black tunnel that I was to head down for the rest of my life. Then it hit me- I'm having a Quarter Life Crisis?! They are real! It was almost a relief since I was sure it was was the onset of death (maybe it is?) Shortly after acknowledging this crisis, I realized I had to come figure out "MY LIFE" here are some of the things I looked towards. And...
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The Truth Is......CONFESSIONS EXPOSED!
I'm not Catholic, so the whole "confessional" thing has never been a weekly release that I could look forward to. I suppose that's why so many people start blogs, to make up for some sort of guilt they may be harboring. It's the perfect "confessional" which allows you to still be somewhat unaccountable for it. Responsibility has never really been my "thing." So tell me internet friends.....what do you need to get off your chest??
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UPS and DOWNS with Ms. Britney Spears
I have a confession, I love Britney Spears. No, I'm so serious about this that I still haven't been able to take down my shrine to her in my old home. The shrine covers three walls and doors and reflects all of the glory days of Ms. Spears. She was my idol. As a matter of fact, I can do a killer impression, voice, dance moves and all- I wanted to embody her completely. When Britney started to hit the rocks, I still defended and protected her. Through all of her UPS and DOWNS Britney is still ...
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Vintage Lovers UNITE in Los Angeles
Usually when I wear my long apple patterned, Holly Hobby dress I get a few confused glances. The truth is, I don't really care. I think that looking like a fancier character from Little House on the Prairie while rocking the perfect shade of red lipstick is cool and when you're in L.A. many people would agree with you. I've been hoarding late 60's and 70's dresses for years now and Los Angeles absolutely enabled my addiction. The addiction didn't just stop at dresses, then it leaked over into...
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