Taylor Momsen and Jessica Szohr Dropped from Gossip Girl

Taylor Momsen and Jessica Szohr

It’s official, as Season 4 of Gossip Girl comes to close on Monday, so do the roles of Vanessa (Jessica Szohr) and Jenny (Taylor Momsen), who will not be returning in Season 5. Momsen, who has hardly been on this season seems pretty over the show since starting her band, The Pretty Reckless. And as for Jessica Szorh, her character has just become lame.  It seems like the writers set her up to fail with all this tattletail woe-is-me Eeyore attitude. At least with Blair at her worst, you still loved to hate her but with Vanessa she’s just become somewhat pathetic. If this was Survivor, I’d probably vote them off the island –well that and Charlie. She just started and I’m already ready to see her go too. Although no matter how bad the plot line can get or unrealistic it gets, the clothes just keep me coming back for more!

Mom’s Beauty Favorites

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Being an incredibly stubborn child the saying, ‘Mom knows best’ was something I would rarely admit to (even when she was right), with the exception of when it came to beauty products. She used brown liners on her lips back when the only options were eye pencils, traveled to the middle-eastern markets for those black eye pencils before Carrie made us want to try them in Sex and the City 2, and she has a keen ability to feel a formula and within seconds tell if it’s worth trying. Frankly, when it comes to my love for this industry, she’s where I get it from. So in honor of Mother’s Day (sure I’m a little late –but then again I’m writing from Mexico where Mother’s Day isn’t until tomorrow, so you can cut me some slack), here are Mom’s favorites and why!

  • Dr Hauschka Creme de Jour (daily moisturizing lotion) and Rose Day Cream – “I’ve been using these products for years and no matter what new products I try I always go back. It quickly absorbs into my skin and leaves it hydrated all day. The smell is clean and Divine. It’s been my absolute favorite for a long, long time.”
  • Living Proof Full Shampoo and Full Conditioner – “I have very thin hair so this combo helps give me a little lift without stripping my hair and makes a great base for my styling products. Plus it has a great lather and distributes nicely. I recommend it for  curly hair too! My daughter used it in a recent visit and it tightened up her curls and gave them great lift and volume without any frizz”
  • Hashmi Kajal Black Khol Eye Pencil – “Yes, the kind you buy in the Indian or middle eastern markets.  As much as I buy other name brands, I always go back to this one. It’s great for high pigment on the inside of your eyelids along your lashes.”
  • MAC Cosmetics Eye Shadow in shade Cork – “I use this shade of brown because it has some yellow in it just like my eyes.  This brings out the yellow.”
  • Maybelline FIT ME Foundation in 220 –  “It use to be Shiesado (before it became consistency became too thick), Armani before the texture changed, and now it’s Mabelline – not too thin, not too thick, just the right coverage
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YOU’RE INVITED: John Frieda Destination Style Salon Tour

New Launches from John Frieda

On May 13th John Frieda is kicking off their Destination: Style Salon Tour. First stop, NYC’s Times Square, then onto 10 additional cities to help women in their pursuit of life-changing hair.

Led by celebrated stylist and John Frieda® International Creative Consultant Harry Josh, the John Frieda® expert team will be providing complimentary 15-minute consultations and styling lessons to address every hair issue with targeted John Frieda® solutions. The tour will also showcase the brands newest products including Precision Foam Colour, Full Repair, Fizz-Ease 3-Day Straight, Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray and Luxurious Volume Anytime Volume Refresher.

All I can say is if you have any hair concerns or ‘how-to’ questions and you have the opportunity to meet with Harry Josh

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Eccentric Glamour Print by Simon Doonan on 20×200

I was first introduced to Jen Bekman’s 20X200 website by Robert Verdi, during one if his Luxe Lounge events. The site supports artists at all levels and makes their work available (and affordable) to the general public. Starting May 5th 20X200 is featuring an exclusive edition, of the cover illustration of Simon Doonan’s book, Eccentric Glamour. Proceeds from the sale of this edition will benefit, Housing Works. Be the  first to get your hands on this rare limited-edition print by signing up for 20x200’snewsletter , which gives subscribers first notice of new editions.

Eccentric Glamour by Simon Doonan print is available in four sizes, 10″x8″ ($25) | 14″x11″ ($50) | 20″x16″ ($250) | 30″x24″ ($1000). There are only 250 prints available in the 10″x8″ size, and one of them is mine! I just purchased the print and am so excited for it to arrive. The only question now is where to hang it?

 

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