And as your resident fashionista, I have been feeding you fashion plates from the major awards. The Oscars are no exception. Yes, it took me this long, but hey, its almost impossible to write with a toddler around. That being... (Continue reading)
My parents’ biggest fear in life was that we were going to be “that kid”. The one that joined the local gang (Little Putos reigned my hood), the one that dropped out of high school in 10th grade, the one... (Continue reading)
Did you notice that right after Christmas, the Valentine’s Day display at your local Safeway, Giant, Target, CVS, etc. went up to remind you that it’s imperative to purchase those gifts because it’s an important day for that important person.... (Continue reading)
I know I dress far better than that Jay Emmanuel dude, so I feel I am more qualified to rate fashion than him. So before you watch E’s Fashion Police and have so-called fashion experts tell you who their choice... (Continue reading)
Yesterday, the body of Morgan Harrington was found in Albemarle County, Virginia. Three months ago, on October 17th, 2009, Morgan went missing after she attended a Metallica concert at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville. And the media... (Continue reading)
I love Harper’s Bazaar. It’s got everything I want in a fashion magazine. When it comes in the mail, I get giddy and drop whatever bill I am crying over and go find a quiet, well lit corner in our... (Continue reading)
Everyone and their mamas draft up “best and worst dressed” lists come award season. So, I will feed you some yummy fashion scoops from Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards and let you decide which stars were the good, the bad,... (Continue reading)
She went to Italy to study and now she is probably crying and eating polenta three times a day! So please, behave while abroad. Otherwise you will pay dearly, sometimes with your life. ... (Continue reading)
I love Christmas. It’s a time for family, food, special traditions and love. I was raised in a very strict Catholic household and Christmas was ALWAYS about baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph and of course, the Three Wise Men. That being... (Continue reading)
The premise is this: four Guidos and four Guidettes will share a beach house in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, work at a tee shirt shop, and drink all day. Sounds great doesn’t it?!? ... (Continue reading)
My husband and I used to joke that once we had children we would never be able to listen to Dr. Dre. Ever. Of course, this was before we owned iPods, but still, I can’t ever clean the house... (Continue reading)
I was reading the November issue of Essence magazine... (Continue reading)
It’s a bit sad to admit this, but unless we manage to get my mother to babysit, our Halloween evening will be spent in bed, watching the horror movie marathon on TBS, dressed in our PJs, eating most of J’s... (Continue reading)
Editor’s Note: Dame Judy is a mother of one who lives in Fredricksburg, works in Woodbridge, and chills in Alexandria. She and her husband were raised in Mt. Vernon and most of their time is spent in Northern VA with... (Continue reading)