Paris in Bali

Can't even get a Paris break in paradise. She sat (in business class) behind two of our travel companions on their flight here a few nights ago. 

Paris Hilton, Like, Totally Loves Bali

Jakarta Globe --- High-profile celebrity Paris Hilton has been raving about Bali during an extended vacation, telling her more than 5.3 million followers on Twitter that the resort island is one of the most “incredible places I have ever been.” 

Hilton, who describes herself on the social media site as “Model, Actress, Singer, Brand, Business Woman, Fashion Designer, Author, Philanthropist and Empire,” arrived on the Island of the Gods on Wednesday night for a week-long holiday after a short stint in Singapore.

“Just landed in #Bali! So excited to be here for my first time! I’ve been wanting to come here forever! This is going to be amazing! #YES!” she tweeted. A day into her visit, Hilton said she was not disappointed. 

“I’ve been getting in some amazing R&R time, hitting up the spa and just relaxing for some girl time!” Hilton wrote. On the same day, Hilton elucidated about Bali on her Web site. 

“Bali has been pure paradise! I can’t believe I didn’t come here sooner! I have seen so many beautiful places around the world, but I definitely believe that Bali is one of the most incredible places I have ever been,” she said. Hilton was in Bali to attend the opening of her friend’s hair spa in Seminyak on Thursday. She will be in Bali until Wednesday. 

The socialite was scheduled to visit Jakarta last year for the opening of her namesake store at the Grand Indonesia mall, but she canceled her trip after being barred from entering Japan, two days after she pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor drug charge in Las Vegas. 

Via Jakarta Globe

Posted on November 12, 2011 and filed under Celebrities, Travel.

Ummm.... NO.

Behold: the Alex stiletto by Christian Louboutin. Price: $4,995.

Complete with hairy toes, jeweled toenails and glittery heels, fashionistas are predicting these shoes will soon be all the rage. 

I say hell no. 

Next!

Posted on November 10, 2011 and filed under Fashion.

I am Here

We've moved on to the Temple Lodge (we're in the Spice Suite) in Uluwatu. 

Very rustic. Jungle times. Open-air rooms. Huge geckos. Monkeys and biiiiiiig bugs. 

More than anything, however, it's absolutely gorgeous. 

Posted on November 9, 2011 and filed under Travel.

R.I.P.

Heavy D died at age 44 today. Lame! 

Cause of death pending investigation. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iztp036z54

Posted on November 8, 2011 and filed under R-I-P-.

Trainwreck Birthday

Hide yo vodka bottles and lock up yer pills... and if you happen to have any heroin around the house, be sure to safeguard that, as well. Why? Because two very special trainwrecks are celebrating their birthdays today. Wheeeee! Tara Reid, congratulations on making it to age 36, girl. Keep on shining. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8hOUUnwd3s

It's a milestone for Leif Garrett: the big 5-0, dahling. I totally had a Teen Beat crush on Leif, wall poster and all. Now, I worry about the guy. Try to have a happy-but-non-toxic birthday, Leif. You can do it, sir. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4KvdhPEot4

Posted on November 7, 2011 and filed under Birthdays.

It's Not Easy Being Green

I've been swimming in the pool a lot. 

Now, thanks to chlorine, my hair is green.

We're stopping by the market today. I shall purchase lemon and vinegar to use as a rinse. Naturally, I'll let you know the results. Fingers crossed. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpiIWMWWVco

Posted on November 7, 2011 and filed under Travel.

Bali Trip Notes

Hotel internet was out for the last few days. Here's what's been happening in paradise. There was a 5.2-mag earthquake two days ago. We didn't feel it... likely because we'd just had a few cocktails, so everything was a bit wobbly already. It was a harmless quake; no injuries or damages.

Other than that, there's been a lot of shopping...

Dining and imbibing...

Beaching...

And---perhaps the best part of all---receiving copious spa treatments. We visit the spa every day; sometimes more than once. A one-hour full-body massage is about $7. Yes, seriously. Facial: $9. Mani/pedi: $6 each. One-hour foot reflexology/foot massage: $6.50. Same rate for the one-hour back, neck and shoulder massage. There are body scrubs galore, special hand and foot treatments, waxing, tinting, aromatherapy baths... the list goes on and on, my friends. 

There are no words to describe my joy

Tomorrow's selection: the Bunga Briella Package. Here's the description from the spa menu: 

Treatment begins with a 1 hour traditional body massage, followed by a body scrub with your choice of exotic body scrubs [I'm going with the Balinese boreh scrub, which incorporates a blend of pepper, cloves and ginger], then tantalize your senses with a candle-lit aromatherapy bath filled with fresh flowers. A truly divine experience. Served with ginger tea or fruit juice. 2 + hours. Rp 275.000 [about $30]

Needless to say, we're totally blissed-out. 

Today we checked out of the Bali Court hotel and moved on to the private villa in Seminyak. When we entered the courtyard, I honestly got a little misty-eyed. It's so beautiful. 

Just as we settled down in our room for the night, it began to rain. Perfect soundtrack for sweet dreams. 

Posted on November 6, 2011 and filed under Travel.

Happy Adamantday

As many of you know, I'm crazy about Adam Ant. Just thinking about him makes me want to do cartwheels. 

Whoever gets my husband to dress up as Adam Ant next Halloween---or any day, for that matter---receives a special present. I don't know what it is yet, but rest assured it will be something fabulous, like, perhaps a framed photo of the baby we'll create after I pounce on his hawt ass when I see him in an Adam Ant costume. I wonder if he'd go along with my wishes to name the child Adam Ant Brown? Yes, even if it's a girl. Stop it. Don't stomp on my dreams. 

Happy 57th birthday to the sheer fabulousness that is Adam Ant. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqnSY_ctXoE&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLE2D4A5F706EA56BC

Posted on November 2, 2011 and filed under Birthdays.

We Made It

Taipei to Bali was smooth. We stepped outside the Bali airport... and Cali (our globetrotting pal who's been here since October 10 and departs November 13) was waiting for us! We didn't expect to see him until after we got into town and checked into our hotel. Seeing a familiar, friendly face immediately upon arrival was a very awesome and welcome surprise. You rule, Cali.  We wasted no time getting our poolside social time on. 

We're all still poolside. It's late at night (early morning in the U.S.), the weather is perfect and I'm the luckiest girl in the world. 

Posted on November 2, 2011 and filed under Travel.

Greetings from Taipei

The marathon flight was quite pleasant... thanks, Xanax! We noshed on Hindu meals, watched movies, slept like ka-ray-zay and did our fair share of covert smooching. Now, we're waiting to board our Bali flight, which leaves in just over an hour.

The Tapei airport is incredibly clean and posh. High-end shops galore, mucho liquor and cosmetics... and, of course, gobs of Hello Kitty.

'Til Bali, dahling. xo!

Posted on November 1, 2011 and filed under Travel.

En Route

I'm catching a flight to Bali today. Flight time: 18 hours. Bring on the eye masks, Evian spray and magazines galore. 

Internet connection permitting, I'll keep you abreast of all things far away. 

Love, love and more love!

Posted on October 30, 2011 and filed under Uncategorized.

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween, dahling. 

This year's Best Costume unquestionably goes to the Halloween master, Mike Roubidoux. Another stellar year, sir. This one takes the cake. So extra-creepy. Spine shivers. Boooaahhhahahaha! 

Posted on October 30, 2011 and filed under Holidays.

LA Trip Notes

Yes, of course I'm having a fabulous time. That's a given, considering we're with the Russells. 

 

The boys are now in bed, and the adults are lounging on the patio. A visitor just appeared in the yard. 

I'm totally closing the window in the guest room tonight. 

Posted on October 30, 2011 and filed under Travel.