Happy Pattismithday

Icon. Artist. Visionary. Poet. Massive influence. BAD-ASS BEEOTCH.

Happy 65th birthday to the Godmother of Punk, Patti Smith. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3coSfks4rQ

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Lisa Brown and filed under Birthdays and tagged Patti Smith.

Victory

I am tooting my own culinary horn. 

Not because I think I'm so fabulous, but, rather, in an effort to shock the living daylights out of those who know me best, because they know I'm not the best cook. Yeah, that's putting it mildly.

I totally earned my Swedish meatballs badge tonight. They were, honestly, perfect. Ask Mr. Brown. I used this recipe, but made some tweaks; namely, upping the spices and using beef stock rather than water. 

Now I feel as if I can conquer the food world. Bring me some egg whites! I will make a soufflé my bitch.

I retract that last claim. We all know it'll be a miracle if I don't screw up tomorrow morning's oatmeal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPyGvIw2h_0

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Lisa Brown and filed under Announcements.

Jared Leto Named GQ's World's Worst-Dressed Man

Not the best week for Jared Leto. 

Monday, he turned 40. Yesterday, GQ anointed him as the World's Worst-Dressed Man. 

Here's the nitty-gritty from GQ: 

"He's flaunted nipples through mesh shirts. He's worn skirts about as frequently as pants. He's rocked a mullet. He is the Worst-Dressed Man in the World. Look, it's not that Jared Leto, the actor and 30 Seconds to Mars frontman, doesn't try. He tries too damn hard. Don't get us twisted, Jared, we like you, we think you're good at one of your day jobs. But consider this philosophy from legendary dandy Beau Brummell: 'A gentleman should never be noticed for the singularity of his dress.' What we think he means is, try not to look like a dick."

Rock on, Jared. 

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Lisa Brown and filed under Fashion, Faux Pas.

Fab Alert!

Behold: Pancake Plates from UncommonGoods. 

Designed with a raised edge that gently slopes the plate toward the diner and an ingenious reservoir for pooling loose syrup, it's perfect for slicing, dipping and delighting in each bite of pancake deliciousness. 

This plate is fabulous for far more than pancakes, dahling. It enhances any saucy dish down to the last drop. 

 

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Lisa Brown and filed under Fab Alert.

Viva Riley!

This chick knows what's up. Tell it, sister!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-CU040Hqbas

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Lisa Brown and filed under Videos.

Happy Marlenedietrichday

It's birthday 110 for the über-fabulous Marlene Dietrich.

Just looking at that photo gives me a desperate urge to slap someone. The only one here is Mary Poppins, so I suppose I'll restrain myself. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO0lUXnAs-U

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Lisa Brown and filed under Birthdays.

Credo

The person that needs to do something is not that person. The person that needs to do something is you! Some of those people in your life do not deserve your good thoughts. In other words, "They are bad. They are evil. They are wrong! They are inappropriate. They do not deserve your good thoughts," and you stubbornly are not going to give them any. They may not deserve your good thoughts. But you do. You deserve your good thoughts about them. This is what the Art of Allowing is. It's allowing my own Well-being.

--- Abraham

 

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Lisa Brown and filed under Credo.

How Was It?

Hope you had a fabulous Christmas. Mine was top-notch and especially festive. 

Whatcha doin' today? Lounging? Working? Gorging on turkey sandwiches?

I'm going to attempt some shopping later. Wish me luck. I imagine it will be horrifically crowded. Ew. Yeah, perhaps I'll stay home. 

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Lisa Brown and filed under Holidays, Shopping.

Happy Rickymartinday

Welcome to Club 40, Ricky Martin!

Had his madre been able to squeeze it tight and hold him in for one more day, she could have named him Ricky Jesus. It's like Ricky Bobby, but different. 

Speaking of Ricky Bobby, let's watch his prayer to Christmas Jesus, because, really, it's what the season is all about. Can I get an amen? 

Happy birthday, Ricky Jeezus Martin. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuAUI_0knfk

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Lisa Brown and filed under Birthdays, Videos.

Friday Fabü

Another year has come and gone, dahling. Sayonara, 2011! You were a good year for most of us. Dear 2012, thanks in advance for being even more fabulous than your predecessor.

I’d like to dedicate the last column of the year to the gentlemen. Have you established your New Year’s resolution yet, guys? Naturally, I have a suggestion: Resolve to look as fabulous as possible. Of course, this means you’ll likely have to do some shopping. Fortunately, we have two new specialty men’s clothing stores: Izzy Martin and Dressed to Kill Clothier.

Click here to read the rest of the column 

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Lisa Brown and filed under Fabü and tagged Dressed to Kill Clothier Izzy Martin Albuquerque.