Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's one of those topics that is highly publicized, yet how many of us really sit around and talk about it? They say that Breast Cancer affects 1 in 3 women. Well, I think it affects a whole lot more people than that.

Almost everyone I know has been affected either directly or indirectly by Breast Cancer. Take me for example. Both my Step-Mother and biological Mother had Breast Cancer. My Step-Mom first when I was very young, I think 4. And my biological Mom when I was in my late teens. So right there it affected me and both my Moms. Don't forget my Dad, my sister, all my grandparents, and our circle(s) of friends.

To be perfectly honest, Breast Cancer scares the crap out of me. I think that's rational. I do home breast scans every time I get out of the shower. I get a mammogram every six months. Here are a few sites you can check out for more information.

BreastCancer.org

BreastCancerAwarness.com

The best defense is a good offense. Get educated, you could save your own life.

America's Next Top Model Weekly Recap!

Have you been watching America's Next Top Model? I hope so. You all know the deal with models. Super skinny, insanely tall, impossibly beautiful. Tyra Banks' Le Cycle 13 has opened the doors to girls no taller than five foot seven inches. Huge news in the modeling world. A short model? Who would have though that was possible.

I have to say first off that the drama so far this season has been wonderful. Some of these girls have been so entertaining. Lulu went home last week, and I was sad only because she was the best of the gossipers.

So as I watch last nights episode, I am loving the first challenge. Way to bring it back down to earth. Having the girls race through Wal*Mart looking for the best go-see look was awesome and very entertaining. I was so happy to see Sundae win the challenge. That girl deserved it. I have been rooting for her since day one. She is the shortest girl in the competition and she is seriously bringing the heat.

There was some Erin drama that I really enjoyed. She was a total biotch during the Wal*Mart challenge. She knocked some people down and played really dirty. I must say I enjoyed seeing her crying in the limo. I know it's a competition, but there are just some things you don't do to people. Physically harming your competitors is one of those things. The girls all get to the shoot and who is the photographer? Tyra! I am pumped, I can't wait to see what happens. This one is throwing a lot of curves. Tyra also says that they will be choosing the winner of the shoot the same day, and that person has immunity.

Is it killing you? If you missed it and you tivo'd it I suggest you hit your browsers back button. Spoilers ahead!

As I watch the shoot I realize that Rae is kind of hideous. She looks albino. She looks like an Angel. That's not the look you are going for on ANTM.

Ashley definitely did not bring it this week. Tyra tried three looks with her and not one made her shine through.

Ok, and the winner is: Britney. And she seriously deserved it. She was beautiful. She worked the camera and showed her beauty through a scarf. And her prize. Immunity. AND a photoshoot for Tyra Banks' website with two yummy male models. How can you not love a day like that?

So, I kind of hope Rae goes home. But her photo wasn't terrible. Bianca wasn't too great this week. Neither was Ashley.

Ok, Ashley and Bianca bottom two. And the girl going home this week is:

Bianca! This was her third time in the bottom two so it really was no surprise that she went home. She did well last week, but one good shoot does not a model make.

Well, this has been my ANTM recap. See you all next week!

Announcing Giveaway!

I am super pleased to announce that I am teaming up with DigitalInferno for my first giveaway! On November first one of you lucky readers will be winning the pictured print in an 8x10.

How to enter? Follow me on here, and leave a comment with your email address. I will be accepting entries until 12pm Eastern Standard Time on October 31st. Your entries will be assigned numbers in the order received, and using a random number generator I will be picking a winner at 1pm Eastern the same day!

Interview with Jon and Heather to come soon. Oh, and the reason I picked the Red Orchid print is this is Heather's photography debut. The girl's got an eye, huh?

Must Love Shoes!!

Who does not love shoes? I mean, if you are female, and anywhere from 16 to 60, I am sure you love shoes just as much as me. So let me tell you a little bit about my favorite shoe site!!

Click Here!!

Like.com is a fantastic site, not just for shoes, but for anything your heart could desire. With their unique visual search feature you can browse shoes, handbags and more just by clicking on the style you like. Say you love peep toe sling backs. Well, all you do is click the picture of the peep toe sling back and voila, you have page after page of shoes that fit your style needs.

There are also all the regular search options. Narrow by size, color, style, price range.

Like the shoe in the corner? Jessica Simpson Open Toe Pump with Cutout Accents Gold Tone Studding, 3 3/4 Covered Heel and 100% Real Leather. Only 59.99. :)

It's Clinique Time!

So it's almost Bonus time at Clinique again! It's my favorite time of year. If you order in advance you are sure to guarantee a free gift. And if you check out the website and then order over the phone, you can avoid all those pesky lines and crowds.

Check out the website and then contact your local Clinique counter at the nearest Macy's.

Now, I know, I know. I am about bargains and deals. But for anyone who has ever used Clinique's famous three step skin care regimen, you know what I am talking about. Dramatically amazing skin Smooth and soft. And clear. Because all you twenty somethings out there, I know you love clear skin!

For all you first time Cliniquers, if you are looking for a good first purchase but don't want to spend a lot of money, you should check out the Color Surge Eye Shadow Quad. It's 25 dollars and comes with four eyeshadows. My personal favorite is the Spicy combination, but there are six to choose from. So go wild. And enjoy the free gifts. I can't wait to see what they are giving away this season!!

Make It Work.

So, I know there are tons of you out there that love love love Project Runway just as much as me. And I know it would be a shame for me to say anything bad. But I have to say I am so upset at last weeks show. I mean, I know Ra'mon deserved to go. He designed a weird indescribable green skintight mess. But the man was good. He has amazing potential and some serious wow in his work.

Now, let's take a moment to talk Nicolas. He won last week. And he did a good job. But I would love it if he shut up. All he does is talk crap. He definitely threw Johnny under the bus a few weeks back. He has delivered some severely atrocious outfits. I mean, anyone remember episode one. Red Carpet challenge. And he comes out with some tranny street worker mess. Yuck.

I cannot wait to see what is in store for this week. Thursdays are my favorite day of the week. I am always on pins waiting to see what beautiful piece of art work Mr. Christopher Straub will bless us with. That man better win. He has some serious vision.

Stay tuned for tomorrow. As I watch I will be writing some in depth reviews of the designers and designs. And I would love to hear what you all think. Who is your favorite and least favorite and why? Any feedback at all, I would love to read.

Awesome Give Away!

So, how awesome is this? Avelle has teamed up with Wishpot to give away a fabulous red Kate Spade bag. And just by telling you all about it, I am entering in the contest!!

Now, Avelle and Wishpot are being totally awesome and giving you a ton of ways to earn entries. You can follow leave comments with pictures on Facebook or you can tweet about it, among many other things. (Follow Avelle on Twitter: @Avelle)

You bet your behind I am going out of my way to win this awesome bag. Look here for all the information you need to enter!


Really, what are you waiting for? Go!