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Thursday, March 31, 2011
CinemaCon 2011: Blake Lively
I know that you will either hate or love this dress but I am loooving it because Blake Lively looks like a sexy Ice Skater in her red embroidered tulle Marchesa open back dress.
For once in my life, I wish this dress was in black. Because of the fabulous details, you will appreciate it more in a subtle color.
She completed her look with a soft up-do and some hawt Brian Atwood printed peep-toe heels.
The actress looks divine in her white silk and lace Dolce & Gabbana dress paired with a chic white blazer.
I am not a fan of her white suede Christian Louboutin booties paired with such a delicate dress. A pair of white or nude strappy sandals would've been perfect.
I also wished her hair was a little bit more polished but I still felt like she pulled off this look very well.
Screening Of "Source Code"
Roksanda Ilincic Spring 2010First, I would like to say please bypass Michelle Monaghan's hideous bangs and focus on her fabulous teal sculptural Roksanda Ilincic asymmetrical dress.
This was one of my favorite collection from the wonderful designer. Model Sessilee Lopez rocked the hell out of the dress! The color and the silhouette is beyond vibrant and fashion forward.
Because the dress is so fantastic, I will excuse her black strappy sandals but I can't excuse her atrocious hair. What the hell was she thinking? It looks like a bad wig from the Asian store around the corner!
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Just In From the Cold
Before we go any further, here is a box score from the game. You will not find it anywhere else.
| CLE at COL - Hutington Park | ||||||||||||
| Mar 30, 2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
| Cleveland Indians () | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| Columbus Clippers () | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |||||||
| W: None L: None S: None | ||||||||||||
| Scoring Summary | ||||
| SCORING DETAILS | CLE | COL | ||
 | 2 | Matt LaPorta doubled to left field. Jack Hannahan walked, LaPorta to second. Adam Everett out at first on sacrifice bunt, third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall to second baseman Jason Kipnis, Laporta to third, Hannahan to second. Michael Brantley grounded to second, LaPorta scored. Orlando Cabrera struck out swinging. | 1 | 0 |
| COL | 2 | Jason Kipnis singled to center. Jason Kipnis stole second. Wes Hodges struck out looking. Luis Valbuena walked. Jared Head flew out to right. Luke Carlin singled to right off of pitcher Zach McAllister's glove, Kipnis scoed, Valbuena to second. Ezequiel Carrera walked, Valbuena to thrid, Carlin to second. Cord Phelps struck out looking. | 1 | 1 |
| Cleveland Indians | ||||||||
| HITTERS | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | HR | AVG |
| Brantley, CF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .263 |
| O Cabrera, 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .364 |
| Choo, RF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .322 |
| Santana, C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .300 |
| Hafner, DH | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .304 |
| Kearns, LF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .295 |
| LaPorta, 1B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .153 |
| Hannahan, 3B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .340 |
| Everett, SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .267 |
| BATTING: 2B: LaPorta, Hafner SAC: Everett | ||||||||
| Columbus Clippers | ||||||||
| HITTERS | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | HR | AVG |
| Carrera, CF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .286 |
| Phelps, DH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .217 |
| Chisenhall, 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| Brown, RF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .222 |
| Kipnis, 2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
| Hodges, 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .--- |
| Valbuena, SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .260 |
| Head, LF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .071 |
| Carlin, C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
| BATTING: 2B: Chisenhall | ||||||||
| BASERUNNING: SB: Kipnis | ||||||||
| Cleveland Indians | ||||||||
| PITCHERS | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | ERA |
| McAllister | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4.50 |
| PITCHING: Pitches-Strikes: McAllister 48-28 | ||||||||
| Columbus Clippers | ||||||||
| PITCHERS | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | ERA |
| Huff | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.82 |
| PITCHING: Pitches-Strikes: Huff 60-38 | ||||||||
Today's game, of course, does not count. It was basically an intra-squad scrimmage to begin with, so it likely wouldn't have been aggregated into the spring stats regardless. Anyway, the averages and ERAs indicate spring totals from Arizona.
Onto my own subjective experience. The game started at 1:05p with gates opening at 11a. I arrived at the park around 10:30a and watched the Clippers take BP through the fence in right field. In case you are unfamiliar, there are wide gauge metal screens built into the right field wall of Huntington Park. One can stand on the street and watch any game for free from that vantage. Awesome. I was able to chase down a couple of BP HR balls, one from the Chiz Kid (which I kept) and a second that I gifted to a wee lad. If I was not the first to arrive at the park, I was one of a select few. I was probably also the first in, but I'll stop tooting my own horn. I spent the next two hours in a generally fruitless autograph hunt (got Santos, Durbin, Everett and Asdrubal).
Over that span of time the Tribe warmed up and took BP. Most of this went as expected. Carlos Carrasco threw a bullpen session directly in front of the throng of us lingering near the end of the visitor's dugout. The one salient observation that I can make is that Travis Buck absolutely raked the ball. Each and every ball sang off of his bat like a Hi-C. I cannot wait to see if the guy is for real. The only other guy to stroke similarly was Chisenhall during the Clip's session.
The game itself was an unmitigated disaster. While it was neat to see the Indians play themselves and the idea of letting the winning team take on the ChiSox on opening day is good for a dark larf, the timing of the game could not have been worse. The five hours of bad weather (about 1-6p) completely surrounded the game. Yesterday was crisp and cool and this evening, despite the chill, was calm and clear. Bummer.
Evaluating performance on a day like this is nearly impossible. Both pitchers, predictably, had difficulty throwing strikes due to weather. Jordan Brown had an adventure tracking down a fly ball to the track in right. Orlando Cabrera looked slick at second, though he refused to engage the fans much at all. The highlights came off the bats of Chisenhall and Travis Hafner as they each stung doubles. Chiz's laced over the head of Michael Brantley in center while Pronk's clanged loudly off of the top of the right-centerfield wall. Pronk pulled the ball! Pronk pulled the ball! And with authority. How glorious would it be if this was a sign of things to come. We're all excited enough about Chisenhall, so I'll leave that one alone.
The event, the spectacle of the day, was wonderful. Watching Manning and Underwood do the pregame 20 feet away, screaming for signatures (Choo only signed for Koreans), scoping the suits in their overcoats and digging the vibe of an MLB team in the limbo between pre and regular season was both fascinating and unique. Hopefully the atmosphere and turnout will be enough to bring the game back next year, if for no other reason than to make it up to the Columbus faithful.
And a tip of the hat to Justin Masterson for his wardrobe. Did anyone know that he was born in Jamaica?
CinemaCon 2011
Cameron Diaz always does casual chic very well. She looks divine in her black one-shouldered Roland Mouret dress paired with a cute distress Elizabeth & James jacket. I am loooving her black and gold wide belt.
The real star of the ensemble is her stunning black and lucite Lanvin wedges. I would kill everyone in my path for these shoes!
"Sucker Punch" London Premiere
Vanessa Hudgens looks absolutely gorgeous in her ivory silk emerald embellished Alberta Ferretti dress. I simply adore this beautiful delicate silhouette on her.
She was pure perfection from her loose curls up-do to her wonderful silver eyes and pink lips.
Abbie Cornish also opted for Alberta Ferretti in her nude floral embroidered off-the-shoulders dress.
She also opted for loose curls up-do. She completed her look with Cartier jewelry and with a metallic clutch.
Emily Browning looks adorable in her navy embellished Azzaro sheer panel dress.
I am loooving her wispy bob but I am hating her heavy BBH! A pair of fabulous silver peep-toe would had been perfect with this sweet dress.
I am delighted that she took care of that horrible make-up situation.
Jena Malone chose an edgy and fabulous printed Juan Carlos Obando cut-out dress. Words can't express how much I love this dress on her! This is her second time in a row rocking the designer's ensemble.
She completed her look with a modern up-do and strappy silver heels.
Jamie Chung wore yet another vibrant color. She looks amazing in her fuchsia Dolce & Gabbana ruffled halter dress.
It seems like all of the girls wore their hair in an up-do tonight. She completed her look with black Sergio Rossi heels.
Carla Gugino wore a fantastic electric blue taffeta cocktail dress.
She also rocked an up-do. She completed her look with a gold metallic Ferragamo clutch and heels.
2011 Juno Awards
Supermodel Chanel Iman obviously thought she was attending a costume party in this horrendous hot mess ensemble!
It's entirely too much going on with her "Count Dracula" fur cape, statement necklace, harness and black long leather skirt.
This is a classic example of how a runway ensemble doesn't translate well in real life!
Speaking of too much going on! Shania Twain looks absolutely awful in this beaded Zuhair Murad dress. It's beyond shapeless and it screams 1980 beauty pageant!
She was a complete mess from head to toe.
2011 Lindt Gold Bunny Celebrity Aunction Kick-Off
Toni Braxton's reality show "Braxton Family Values" airs on WEtv on April 12th and I do have to say that I am quite interested to see what she and her sisters are all about. I have three sisters and there is nothing better than a sister bond and loving each other.She is giving me pure glamour in her eggplant duchess silk mermaid strapless dress. Toni's weight goes up and down but she looks super skinny. The bodice is a little tight but she still looks beautiful.
She completed her look with a curly short cut and pop of color pink lips
Which Diva Wore It Better? Eva Marcille Or Nicole Ari Parker?
Eva Marcille Or Nicole Ari Parker
Eva Marcille first wore this fabulous nude striped A.L.C. dress to the "All-Star Weekend Grand Finale With Nicki Minaj". The model looked great in this sexy number. She paired her dress with a cropped tuxedo jacket, funky hair, black clutch and black heels.
Nicole Ari Parker wore hers to the "4th Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon". The actress looked hawt as ever in this dress. She has been giving us mad attitude with her spiked hair and I am loooving it! She also completed her look with a black clutch and heels.
I prefer the dress without a jacket so Nicole wins!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Consolation Prizes
February 11 - Cavaliers 126, Clippers 119 (ends 26 game losing streak)
February 12 - Wisconsin 71, OSU 67 (next Buckeyes game, 1st loss)
February 16 - Cavaliers 104, Lakers 99
February 20 - Purdue 76, OSU 63 (next Buckeyes game)
March 25 - Cavaliers 97, Pistons 91
March 25... I'm still not calm enough to type it, but you know what happened.
In a Cavs season that has become more about securing ping pong probability than victories, I certainly could have done without those three wins. In fact, I could have done without all of them, including tonight's, if it had meant a national championship for the Bucks.
I never expected this Buckeyes team to be felled by coaching ineptitude. Over the course of the season, I spent hours dissecting their game on the floor, nitpicking the scenarios that could ruin the story. In the end, Matta just couldn't get his head out of his ass both throughout the game (leaving Lauderdale on the bench) and in crunch time (for the love of god, call timeout as soon as Buford touches the ball). If the players had lost the game, if the seniors had put up their best fight and simply come up short, I could have made peace with the outcome. Instead, I am left with a dense pit in my stomach and a desire to punch a certain gum-chawing spin doctor right in the mouth.
The real parting gift is the Final Four that we have been given. #11 VCU tying for the lowest seed ever to reach the Nationals (as an aside my sister went to college with Shaka Smart, weird), the four teams combining for 37 losses (also tying a record), a guarantee of either an 8 or an 11 in the final, all of the #1s long gone and still the most electric player in the country (Kemba Walker) still on the floor. If this had been any other season, I would be dancing in the streets in celebration of these Cinderellas. As it stands, I am deep in mourning and will have to build a little momentum going into Saturday to give the games the attention that they deserve.
Thank goodness that the Indians open on Friday. And come to me tomorrow. Hope springs eternal. Let's go Tribe.
Cheers.
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