Minnesota Nice

sisters?

In a bizarre twist of tabloid fate, Natalee Holloway's mother and JonBenét Ramsey's father are dating.

John Ramsey and Beth Holloway Twitty met last year and have been dating since January, according to Fox News. Ramsey "said that he and Twitty have a special friendship based on tragedy."

Only in America ...

(via Gawker)

things i covet...

Having recently ruined my coach purse that was bought on sale at 75% off (soft, supple yellow leather and my best sale purchase ever) I have been trolling the Internet looking for purses. Not that I can actually afford said purses BUT if I could I would buy this one:

(The picture doesn't really do the purse justice)

patrick blahbinson for target

Heavenly Temple look by Patrick Robinson for Target, featuring the Linen Vest in Kona, $24.99, and the Short-Sleeve Woven Shirt in Angel Food, $19.99

Patrick Robinson for Target is now available, and this stuff is simple--nothing very exciting and probably some nice staples for your summer wardrobe. It's kind of like an edited version of the Mossimo collection.

The outfit above is a good example of the problem with the collection. It could easily go two ways: "cute if a bit overdone," or "medieval kitchen wench." Do you really want to gamble with those odds?

Then there's this.

Denim Cargo Pants in Dark Wash by Patrick Robinson for Target, $39.99

What is going on? Did I drink too much tequila, get in a time machine, and travel back to 1999?

Reversible Tank in Granite/Oxford New Blue by Patrick Robinson for Target, $16.99

Twill-Tape Tank in Oxford New Blue/Ebony by Patrick Robinson for Target, $14.99

The tanks, however, could easily be season-long favorites, especially at these prices. Of course, I wouldn't expect them to last any longer than one season, either.

P.S. This means Proenza Schouler for Target is on clearance.

Pleated Underwire Top in Ebony by Proenza Schouler for Target, $11.89

If you're busty (XL) but still have the bod for a bikini, run, don't walk, to target.com and score the Proenza Schouler pleated underwire top and pleated scoop bottom bathing suit for a mere $11.89 each. I promise it doesn't look as much like a bra in person--it's completely classy, cute and sleek.

Short Sleeve Sweatshirt in Heather Gray by Proenza Schouler for Target, $12.59

Also, I'm not gonna lie--I kind of want this sweatshirt. I know it's not particularly cute, plus if you need a sweatshirt, why would you want it to have short sleeves? Here's the truth: I want to spend $12 bucks and be able to wear something that says Proenza Schouler on the front. Is that so wrong?

i hope this comes true!

Paris Hilton goes to jail!

Courtesy www.perezhilton.com

After driving on suspended license, Paris has been sentenced to 45 days in jail. (Insert joke about jail actually being The Simple Life here.)

the new j crew

Satin and Jute Avignon Clutch by J. Crew, $98

I'm a convert. I haven't been excited by this many J. Crew items in years. I finally followed the buzz from some of my favorite blogs to take a look at the new arrivals at J. Crew. There are dozens of items on that page that I'm coveting. Even more out of my price range than before, but pretty impressive for the mall ...

she's back y'all

Well, at least her abs are.

I don't know how she did it (I'm guessing the millions of dollars at her disposal didn't hurt) but Britney is looking fABulous!

tmz

The beauty of Brit is that she never lets us forget her roots (see cowboy boots and Ms. Junior Texas Cheerleader 2001 hot pink belly-baring shirt). We know where you came from Brit-Brit; thanks for bringing us back.

when fashion hurts

I am a firm believer in the power of fashion. Don’t believe me? Watch She’s All That: a simple tight red dress (and contacts) transforms Rachel Lee Cook from a nerd to someone Freddie Prinze Jr. could actually love.

However, there are some fashions that are not meant to be: hot pants, dickies, most anything donned by Lil’ Kim.

This list of fashion faux pas has been generally benign until now.

The “Stop Snitching” fashion line is designed to scare would-be witnesses from coming forward. The “Stop Snitching” movement extends to murder, robbery, and rape.

classical values

Sixty Minutes recently did a story regarding this “movement,” interviewing rapper Cam'ron (artist of such classics as A Pimp's A Pimp and Where The Fuck You At). Cam’ron tells Anderson Cooper that if a serial killer moved in next door to him, he "wouldn't call and tell anybody on him. But I'd probably move… But I'm not gonna call and be like, you know, 'The serial killer's in 4E.'"

This seems counter productive to a safe and healthy society.

*picture of Lil' Kim from the gals at www.gofugyourself.com
*picture of mock turtle necks provided from The Vermont Country Store, Purveyors of the Practical & Hard-To-Find

harry potter and the legend of the hot bod

OK, I know
1) I'm about three months late with this;
2) Everyone has probably already seen these pictures;
3) Equus is a very serious, important, disturbing play; and
4) I'm disgusting, but ...

how come no one told me when the news came out that Daniel Radcliffe would be performing nekkid on stage that he's grown up to be kind of ... erm ... I feel dirty typing this ... hot?

More pics here.

the worst idea ever

Sheryl Crow, in the weeds. An appropriate place to save the world.

Sheryl Crow has an idea of how to save the world. I'm all for saving the world but I can't get on board with this idea:

"I... like the idea of not using paper napkins, which happen to be made from virgin wood and represent the height of wastefulness. I have designed a clothing line that has what's called a "dining sleeve." The sleeve is detachable and can be replaced with another "dining sleeve," after usage. The design will offer the "diner" the convenience of wiping his mouth on his sleeve rather than throwing out yet another barely used paper product. I think this idea could also translate quite well to those suffering with an annoying head cold."

I'm all for the saving the world but I REFUSE to wear a shirt that has a "dining sleeve" stitched on to it. What would that even look like? I would imagine something like this:

Prototype of Dining Sleeve clothing line

words escape me

tmz.com

While not dating, Ann Coulter and Jimmie "JJ" Walker were each others date for the 5th Annual TV Land Awards. (Insert your own DYNO-MITE joke here.)

I am not quite sure what to say. I think this picture says it all.

(Although didn't Ms. Coulter accuse the 9/11 widows of being publicity mongers? Pot, meet Kettle.)

thank god for hef

Courtesy The Age; article here

Hugh Hefner has announced a triple-whammy of Anna Nicole Smith tributes: in the May issue of Playboy, on Playboy TV, and at playboy.com.

I love it! A return to Anna Nicole's glory days! Anna Nicole, '93 Playmate of the Year! This is the way she ought to be remembered.

(via bunnyshop; post here)

i am the worst friend ever

I forgot Minnesota Nice Southwest's Birthday!

Happy Birthday!!!

I realize that this isn't the same as a Prada bag or Chanel suit but I figure she's marrying a doctor. Anything I do pales in comparison.

Because Minnesota Nice Southwest like pictures of cats, here is one I know she will like...

fergalicious

By now, most of us know that Fergie peed her pants onstage:

I was confused as to why and how this could happen (I think we all were). Graciously, Fergie has decided to share her mindset after the unfortunate (and odd) situation to Playboy (!):

"Embarrassment. Everyone told me not to talk about it, but I wanted to call people and tell them what had happened. I was advised not to, and I didn't for a while. Now I'm just honest about it. It's embarrassing, but you just have to let it go at some point."

She must mean "let it go" figuratively because she literally "let it go" on stage (rim shot, please!).

PS: If I was a famous singer/transsexual dating the guy from "Las Vegas" the last thing I would want to do is talk to Playboy about peeing myself.

(via Perez Hilton; post here)

would she go down on you in a theater?

Alanis. Covering. My Humps.

Who knew that slowed down, "My Humps" could actually be haunting and melancholy? (The words are still ridiculous.)

And Alanis in ghetto fabulous gear? Actually pretty fabulous.

unbelievable

Courtesy Page Six

Please, someone tell me what this guy has got that made Nicole Richie, Mandy Moore, and now Jessica Stam fall for him. Cuz it sure as hell ain't his face.

missing the old britney

A friend recently reminded me of the 2001 MTV VMAs, in which Britney performed "I'm a Slave 4 U" with the lion and snake. And watching it again ... what happened? Remember when Britney was the standard by which to measure all fabulous, extravagant, professional performers? Look at her strutting around and carrying the whole damn show by herself. You can't take your eyes off her. We don't have anyone who pushes the envelope like that anymore, especially now that Xtina is all '40s glam. Probably no one can ever live up to the Britney of '01, not even Britney herself.

(thx, liza)

richie rich

Bernard Arnault, courtesy forbes.com

A couple of weeks ago, Forbes published their list of the richest people in the world. Bill Gates is still #1, with $56 billion, but the person I fantasize about finding myself secretly related to is Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. Arnault is worth a mere $26 billion, but his company owns such iconic brands as Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Fendi, Donna Karan, Givenchy, Pucci, Sephora, Parfums Christian Dior, Guerlain, Benefit Cosmetics, Fresh, Makeup For Ever, Parfums Givenchy, Aqua di Parma, Tag Heuer, De Beers, Le Bon Marché, Moët and Chandon, Dom Pérignon, and Veuve Clicquot, among others. (For a full list, visit www.lvmh.com.)

I think I'm going to start writing Bernard letters calling him Daddy.

thought for the day

Bart: According to creationism, there were no cavemen.

Homer: Good riddance. Their drawings suck and they look like hippies.

we get it, already

I understand that the Jolie-Pitts are beautiful/stunning/breathtaking/magical not only in their looks but in their philanthropic ways. Really. I understand it. I get it.

It is because I have an innate understanding of the beauty that is the Jolie-Pitts that I feel entitled to comment on this picture:

www.people.com

There are so many questions including (but not limited to): Why does a 5 year old have emo-style platinum blond highlights? How does a 5 year old sit still long enough for highlights to process? How does a 5 year old know what highlights are? Did Maddox tell his mom that he wants Elmo but, due to inability pronounce the letter 'L', ended up with the above?

the rapture has arrived

Kiehls is at Target!

However, it is still prohibitively expensive (not that that has ever stopped me before) ...

www.kiehls.com