Because I Think So

Sarah Jessica Parker: Bitten

2007-03-23T16:00:00.000-07:00

Yes, I know this is the second post about SJP in 2 days, but please bear with me; I am very excited to share this with you. I'm not sure if any of you know this, but Sarah is launching her own clothing line, Bitten. What is even more exciting is that it will be affordable. I absolutely love SJP's fashion sense and she has most definitely become a fashion icon for many. Also, she won the Fashion Icon Award at the CFDA Fashion Awards in 2004 and accompanied Alexander McQueen to last year’s Costume Institute gala. It is upsetting that the line is being compared to The Row, the fashion line developed by the Olsen twins, simply because SJP is in a league of her own when it comes to clothes. The tagline for the collection is “Fashion is not a luxury, it’s a right”. Almost sounds like something Carrie would say in “Sex and the City” :) Judge for yourselves, first glimpse at Bitten by SJP to be sold at Steve & Barry’s starting June 7th.

The dress that she wore last night (picture on the left) is also part of Bitten.

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Night Out for Under $100 Dinner Date

2007-03-22T14:15:00.000-07:00

I think this will be interesting to do. The first installment of the "Night Out for Under $100" will be a *Dinner Date*. Read on!
I'm sure that many of you ladies out there will agree with me when I say that on a night on the town, you want to look sexy. Personally, I also like to be comfortable and ready for anything. What if it rains...or snows...or you end up having to walk 8 blocks from the car to the destination because of the lack of parking spots. Girl's gotta be prepared.
I'm going to assume that you're not going to a big Hollywood bash and a gown is not required. For dinner you don't want to wear something that won't allow you to sit down and enjoy the meal. The inspiration comes right off the NY Fashion Week Runway. This number by Alvin Valley is a colorful, yet elegant ensemble.

1. Shirt. Yellow is the color. Chances are, you'll have to look in the Juniors section to find a bright one. By the time summer starts, yellow will be everywhere. Forever21 has a great sleeveless yellow top at $22.80.

2. Pants. These have a wide leg, so to get this look the pants cannot be too fitted, they almost have a "menswear" look to them, a little sailor. Well, Urban Outfitters have a pair for $39.99. That's what I call a wide leg.

3. Shoes. To complete the outfit, the last thing that's needed are shoes. For this outfit I'd go for a pair of ballerina flats or maybe a kitten heel. We have $37 left in our budget, which should be more than enough. Endless.com has a pair of tan flats by Tribeca for $36. These are beautiful!

This outfit is not only ready for dinner, it's all geared up for a stroll down the runway. Check back next week for more!

Water and Fashion

2007-03-22T11:10:00.000-07:00

Sarah Jessica Parker has been one of my favorites for years, and she still is one of the best. Best Dressed that is. SJP is a UNICEF ambassador at a DKNY and Esquire party launching the TAP Project, a new charitable organization aiming to to create viable sources of clean water programs for those living in underdeveloped countries. Since today is Water Day everyone should do their part to conserve or support the cause. On the DKNY website you can purchase a t-shirt, 70% of the proceeds from which will be donated to UNICEF.

Enough about water. Look at her dress! Absolutely gorgeous! The metallics are in this season and SJP, as a true fashionista should, is all over the trend.

Here are some places you can find gorgeous metallics: Neiman Marcus has a gorgeous Tracy Reese Metallic Bronze Sleeveless dress at $400. Also at NM, there is a "Little Black Dress" but with a twist. This one is sequined and it looks gorgeous! Get one for $270.

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Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork

2007-03-21T15:51:00.000-07:00

Would you pay $42,000 for a purse??? Would anyone?

Just recently, the must-have item of the moment was launched: the Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork bag. The price tag is anywhere between $40K and $45K.

The handbag is a shopper-style purse with a gold chain handle and is made up of 15 "samples" of bags from the LV Spring/Summer and Cruise 2007 Collection. The big thought behind it was prevention of counterfeiting. Only one percent of all the LV bags claimed to be authentic actually are. The company's anti-counterfeiting unit is confident that this may be the first Louis Vuitton product that cannot be faked.
The Patchwork bag is part of Louis Vuitton's Leather Extraordinaire collection. The bags are never seen on the shop floor and can be bought by appointment only.
All handbags are made individually at Louis Vuitton's secret 'workshop' in Asniäres-sur-Seine, north-west Paris.

A spokesperson for Louis Vuitton said it had taken the 'trademark mixes of new materials to new lengths' for the bag, adding: "It is literally a work of art and a rare collector's item, handmade in a strictly limited, numbered edition."

Still, $42,000 Dollars? I don't think so.

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Chanel

2007-03-21T15:33:00.000-07:00

Gold is back with a bang.

Chanel has quite a few items in gold, including purses. This one on the left I'm not sure about. Is it hot or not? At a first glance it looked like a complete mess but now I actually like it. Chanel's Spring-Summer 2007 Collection is mostly black, of course, with gold accents. They stayed within their traditions of simple and classical pieces. A few years back, under the leadership of Karl Lagerfeld, The House of Chanel has defined the style and fashion of Chanel as being the five essentials: audacious, perfectionist, unique, passionate, and visionary. The most important essentials, wouldn't you say?
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Los Angeles Fashion Week 2007

2007-03-21T08:54:00.000-07:00

The Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is always an event. Here are a few outfits that I loved and would absolutely tear them off the models and wear myself. Let's take a look.

My favorite by far was the new stuff by Ed Hardy. His colorful checkered number is great. A little about Ed Hardy: Don Ed Hardy is known as "the godfather of modern tattoo", he is the one who's art is used on the clothes. Christian Audigier is the designer who has been granted exclusive rights by Ed Hardy to work on the designs of the tattoos. Christian has worked with Von Dutch for a little over 3 years before starting his own company. Britney Spears, who was his very first celebrity client, to Paris Hilton, Hilary Duff and Justin Timberlake and Madonna herself often sport Ed's colorful vintage tattoo wear. Christian and Ed are responsible for trucker hats, the jeans and the now infamous Ed Hardy T-shirt. I've already talked about yellow being the color of this summer and fall this year and here we see it once again. Ed Hardy signature T's go for about $60 but they are well worth it. For more info go to http://www.donedhardy.com/
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What's In ~ FashionWatch 4

2007-03-21T08:06:00.000-07:00

Welcome back. Let's take a look at what's hot with celebs this week.

1. Van Cleef & Arpel's Necklace. Reese Witherspoon wears it with everything: tank tops as well as blouses. Paris has one too. On the official website the price is not listed but I would guess that this one is not something I can afford. Van Cleef & Arpel's is a very high-end jeweler and that's what makes the necklace so popular with Hollywood celebs. There are quite a few replicas that look almost exactly like the real thing, the necklace runs about $70 here.

2. Chloé Quilted Bay Tote. Mischa Barton loves hers. Black quilted leather with white stitching and gold-tone hardware makes this tote a must-have. BergdorfGoodman.com has this purse for $1,635.00. A cheaper look-alike may be found here for$50.

3. Peace-Sign Earrings. These have been

seen on Joss Stone, Lindsay Lohan and even Minnie Driver. I'm all for peace on Earth and you can most definitely make a statement with these. For $15 you can get a pair here.

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Candy and Ice Pop

2007-03-19T09:27:00.000-07:00

Wow, what is up with the new Dooney & Bourke designs? I'm not sure, but I k now that I will not be sporting one of them. First we have the Ice Pop. It is so wrong in so many ways. I love ice cream and everything but on a purse??? I got over the Tattoo designs and even the Bumble Bee. And then they had the Signature Hearts, which I wasn't a big fan of either. I think the designers misinterpreted the memo about making a more youthful spring collection.

And this one is just one of a few designers that make me want to gag. Let's take a look: Zebra. Animal prints are hot right now, but this is over the top. The drag queens (I love you guys!) will love it, I'm sure!
Madras... a lame parody of Coach's Hamptons Weekend Patchwork. It's bright and just in time for summer, but still over the top.

And now my favorite train wreck - the Candy. When I think of candy I imagine this sugary taste. Well, in this situation, the sugary taste makes me want to gag. Take a look for yourself. What self-respecting designer would put something like that up for sale? Beats me.

I know there are some devoted Dooney fans, but one of them told me that they will stop carrying Dooney after seeing these.
If you would like to purchase any of the handbags above, head over to Dooney & Bourke's website. There is a wide selection.
Please note that the information above is all my opinions. You are welcome to agree or disagree in the comments section.
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Tanning 101

2007-03-16T15:04:00.000-07:00

It's very interesting to note that back in the 18th and 19th centuries tanned skin was perceived as unattractive. Forward to today and everyone wants to be tan. Even guys who used to say that only girls do that, now frequent tanning salons. Some people go tanning to prepare their skin for a vacation, to avoid a sunburn. Some tan because it's "cool". In a 1997 Seventeen Magazine survey, two thirds of teens responding said they "look better with a tan and feel healthier, more sophisticated." Personally I like it when my skin is tan. I don't tan very well in the sun and tanning just makes me feel better. I have a few years of tanning experience and below are things you need to know:

1. Always use tanning goggles. Always.
2. Always use a tanning lotion. It will make your skin get up to 40% darker and tan faster. There are many lotions out there and they can be costly. My favorite are the ones with bronzers for glowing skin. If you want to save some money, shop on eBay for the lotions. Make sure that you buy from a reputable seller who has good feedback. Some lotions on eBay are laced with Lubriderm and other stuff. Or they are expired. If you buy one make sure to check the expiration date and that it doesn't smell funny. The one I have purchased recently and am completely in love with is the Swedish Beauty's Priceless tanning lotion. It's described as the "7th Dimension Bronzing System with BodyBlush™ Blend". Smells very good too.
3. Don't burn. Or do everything to prevent burning. Burn is your enemy. Even though it may turn into a tan, burns damage your skin, later leading to skin cancer and you don't want that.
4. If you want to get tan fast use a spray tan. No UV to worry about and it's quick. If you've never done it before and you want to be tan for prom, don't do a spray the day before. You'll look like a Oompa-Loompa. You don't want that. Try a spray tan in advance and see how it looks on you to prevent a disaster.
5. Whitening teeth while tanning is the greatest thing ever! I bought the Twilight Teeth Whitening Solution and it works like magic After one use my teeth are super white. Ask your salon if they carry it.
6. Stay away from self-tanning products...it usually ends up a complete mess.
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Coach

2007-03-16T14:10:00.000-07:00

Coach has come out with some pretty cute stuff for Spring/Summer 2007. I didn't buy a single one last season, they just weren't eye-catching enough. The new ones are. Very. The Hamptons Weekend Collection is very bright, with a lot of yellow and other bright colors. Coach designers are still staying true to the "scribble" style. I'm very excited about these. They just scream SPRING and the Small Hamptons Weekend Skribble Tote at $178 will go perfect with anything!

In other Coach news, they have introduced a first ever fragrance. I haven't gotten my hands on it yet, but hope to get at least a sample within days. To tell you the truth, I'm not expecting very much from it. The scent is described as "unique blend of pure florals". Mandarin and guava are the only exciting things about this fragrance. I won't badmouth it any longer, since I have not tried it. As soon as I do, I'll make sure to report on the experience.

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What's In ~ FashionWatch 3

2007-03-16T10:40:00.000-07:00

The third installment in the series.

1. Marc Jacobs Aviators. These are great. Both Jessiaca Biel and Ashlee Simpson Love them. The red frames make them pop giving the aviators a new twist. At Nordstrom these go for $260, but Amazon has a pair just like these for $12.

2. Bib-Front Dresses. Dresses like the Bib Front Dress by 3.1 Phillip Lim at PinkMascara are a must-have today. Lindsay Lohan and Victoria Beckham have them. At $437 they can afford them, but many of us would rather go for this one at Forever21 at $30.

3. Gray Boots. We've seen them on everyone from Eva Longoria to Beyonce. The designer ones go for up to $1,000, but you can get a pair for $30 on eBay.
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Beauty on a Budget

2007-03-16T08:46:00.000-07:00

Spring is in the air! On Tuesday the 20th the winter will be officially over. It's time to freshen up and update our look...On a budget...And I will tell you how. From head to toe rejuvenation.

Face. The first concern after a long winter is the skin. It may be dry or just dull. Let's start with a scrub to get the dirt and dead skin off. The best one I have found is the Avon's Invigorating Cleansing Scrub at $5. It has tiny salt beads that are gentle yet very effective. The skin tingles after a few seconds, feels like the skin is breathing. Next, Biore's Nose Strips for $7. Those will get rid of all the blackheads on your nose. Works like a beauty. For moisturizer I recommend Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion at $23. For makeup, be careful with face powder, because it clogs pores like no other. Instead, to get rid of the shine during the day use oil blotting sheets. Clinique, Clean & Clear, The Body Shop and Victoria's Secret all have them at under $7.

Hair. Split ends and dull color are usually the side effects of winter. To get rid of split ends all you need is a hair cut and possibly some deep conditioning. As far as color, it's time for an update. Many Hollywood stars, like Jessica Simpson, are trading in their blond locks for different shades of brown. If you want to update your mane go for golden brown or dark brown. Make sure to pick up the color without ammonia to avoid further damage to your hair. Semi-permanent is the best option because if you don't like it you're not stuck with it until it grows out.

Body. Let's start with keeping skin moisturized. A good body lotion is a good investment. Body butter is even better. The Body Shop has a good selection. The new Pink Grapefruit smells great and will keep your skin in perfect condition. And how about a bubble bath? Lush has some awesome bubble baths and soaps.

In my next post I'll talk about tanning do's and dont's.

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Back in Gold

2007-03-16T08:22:00.000-07:00

And gold is back in! It's very exciting considering that lately all we've seen were silver tones. Oh, and those plastic bead necklaces. I'm glad those are out. Ok, back to gold. All the celebs have been wearing gold dresses. Lindsay Lohan scored a shirt with a huge gold bow. I'm not sure about that one, but gold or gold tone jewelry are must-haves this season. Even if you've considered yourself more of a silver person, give gold a try. I did and I love it. It all began with a Juicy Couture bracelet. I am absolutely in love with it. It's a starter charm bracelet made of 14k gold plate on solid brass. And it comes with a signature "J" and a heart charms. Nordstrom has it for $35. Saks has it for the same price. Neiman Marcus has it back ordered.
A few tips: DO NOT under any circumstances try to get the bracelet on eBay, they go for up to $60 there. Get it at one of the above store and even after you pay shipping, you'll still save money. The charms itself are a different story. They retail for an average of $40 per charm, but you can find a good deal on eBay.
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Back to School

2007-03-07T10:15:00.000-08:00

With the next quarter just around the corner for many of us, we have to figure out what classes to take, with which professor and on top of all buy textbooks. I used to have a really hard time picking the right professor, especially when there is a number of them teaching the same class. How do you decide? Well, RateMyProfessors.com makes it very easy. Find your school, and then search by the department, class or the teacher's name. Each class and professor that teaches it has been rated by students who have previously taken the class, so it gives a nice insight into what the teacher and the class are like. The rating categories include Easiness, Helpfulness, Clarity, Overall Quality and Rater Interest. Oh, and the best one - the Hotness, which is optional but fun. So before you register for next quarter, make sure to pick the easiest or the hottest (whichever is more important) :)

PS The picture on the right is courtesy of my mom.

eBay

2007-03-05T10:36:00.000-08:00

I have joined the world of eBay. Oh, don't get me wrong, I've been shopping on eBay for years, but now I'm also selling. Crazy huh? Well, my love of shopping has resulted in an overstuffed closet, with clothes that still have tags on; and cabinets full of makeup and perfumes never opened or used. So now it's time to get rid of some stuff. Check back often, I'll be adding more listings as time allows.

*My eBay*

What's in ~ FashionWatch II

2007-03-05T10:06:00.000-08:00

My second post in the FashionWatch Series. Let's see what celebs are obsessing about now.

1. Marc Jacobs Sunglasses. Drew Barrymore has been spotted wearing these all over the world promoting her new movie Music & Lyrics. I'm not sure if I'll be willing to pay $150 for a pair of shades, but Target has a pair for $12.99.

2. Lanvin "Kansas" Tote. I honestly find this bag in either brown or black grain leather to be very cute and practical. The price tag of $1,865.00 through Barneys - not so much. Amazon has a much cheaper version that's just as cute.

3. Stuart Weitzman Flats. These are pretty. Really pretty. Would I pay $225.00 for them? Ummm...NO! Here you can get a pair for $40 that are almost as pretty.
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SHOES

2007-03-02T13:56:00.000-08:00

Here I go about shoes again. Yes, I am obsessed with them. Very much so, especially because I have discovered the newest bestest (I don't think this is an actual word) shoe website. Yes, it is better than Zappos. The website is http://www.endless.com/. I assume that they mean endless shoes, which is fine by me. The story goes like this: my lovely little hellion by the name of Charlie, who is a terrier, decided to chew on a pair of my Steve Maddens that I recently got from Nordies for $90, yes, ninety. I loved those shoes very much...*sad*. I couldn't dwell on that for too long, so I got on the web and found the same shoes on Endless for $25. How awesome is that. I didn't stop there. I got another pair of Maddens and a pair of Chinese laundry pointy toe shoes. All of those on sale for $60. Yes, sixty. Sixty dollars total. How awesome is that??? And free overnight shipping. You can't beat free. All those shoes are still over $90 at Nordstrom and Macy*s, but not Endless. Oh, I can't praise that store enough. Big thanks to Amazon.
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Yell, scream, whatever

2007-03-02T13:50:00.000-08:00

People have been nagging me about not posting anything, and yes, I’m sorry, it has been a while. Well, here it goes. Let’s start with my newest obsession: Yelp. What is Yelp? It is Judy’s Book but better. Yelp is used to comment on places you have been to such as doctor’s offices, restaurants, bars, grocery stores, cleaners, etc. I have personally found it very useful when looking for a restaurant for a date and a reliable auto repair shop. I absolutely recommend you to log onto http://www.yelp.com/ and “report” on customer service, food and atmosphere at the places you visit. And if you’re looking for your new favorite hangout, I bet you can find something on Yelp. Oh, and check out my reviews at http://perfectenemy.yelp.com/
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What's in ~ FashionWatch

2007-02-22T10:58:00.000-08:00

This is my first post on beauty and fashion and what's in right now. I'll try to do this weekly, maybe more often if I run into something worth noting. Check these new trends out:

1. Initial Necklaces. Remember those were popular a few years ago, well, they're back. In Hollywood they score diamond studded ones, but here you can get a look-alike for $19.99.

2. Animal Print. I've seen it everywhere - shoes, purses and even coats. I'm not sure if you will ever see me in leopard print coat, but I will most definitely score some leopard or zebra print shoes. How about these pumps from Target for only $29.99?

3. Bright Purses. With spring and summer just around the corner, bright colors are essential. Celebs are in love with their bright Balenciaga "Motorcycle" purses. A splash of color can bring any outfit to life. Urban Outfitters has a wide variety of shapes and colors, this one is my favorite.

4. Body Scrubs. Winter is coming to an end and our skin needs a boost to get it ready for the spring. Body scrubs work wonders! The best one I have found is the one from The Body Shop, the Cocoa Butter Body Scrub. It is infused with ground rice, almond, and soy oil, which will moisturize your skin into tranquility. Also, Cocoa Butter is great to treat skin that's prone to stretch marks and cellulite.

5. Nautical. This summer get ready for a mix of playful details and sailor-girl style. Bright, bold patterns are great; however you have to know how to pull them off. If you do a pattern on a skirt, try to go for a solid color on top with a necklace around your neck. The solid color doesn't have to be matching to the pattern, you might be better off with a contrast. Old Navy and American Eagle have a wide variety to choose from.

Tune in next week for more!

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And she's at it again

2007-02-22T10:53:00.000-08:00

Check this out: People.com is reporting that Brit has returned back to rehab for treatment. My gut's telling me that the decision had something to do with the custody battle over her two children. Let's see how long she'll stay this time.

Brit Leaves Rehab AGAIN!

2007-02-21T11:42:00.000-08:00

Not again! Brit has left the rehab AGAIN! According to several reports, she left a live-in rehabilitation facility early Wednesday, less than a day after checking in.

It is the second time in a week that Spears entered a rehab facility and checked out before her first day was finished. "The Insider" is reporting that Brit called a taxi and walked out of the Promises Malibu Treatment Center.
The poor thing couldn't deal with the idea of being off drugs and alcohol. Yesterday she looked right at home at the treatment center in her new pants (with the size sticker still attached!)

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Dancing with the stars

2007-02-21T08:49:00.000-08:00

USA Today is reporting that ABC's Dancing with the Stars returns March 19 for its fourth season. That's a known fact, what is much more interesting is the lineup of "stars".

We've got:
•Laila Ali, daughter of the legend Muhammad Ali, a personal trainer in LA and a boxing pro.

•Billy Ray Cyrus, the country singer known for his song Achy Breaky Heart, who is now an actor, performing with daughter Miley on the Disney Channel hit Hannah Montana.

•Clyde Drexler, the 6-foot-7 former Houston Rocket and Portland Trailblazer named as one of the National Basketball Association's all-time top 50 players.

•Joey Fatone, who we know as a former 'N Sync boy band member and Angelo from My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

•Shandi Finnessey, Miss USA 2004 and co-host of the Game Show Network's Lingo.,

•Former Entertainment Tonight co-host Leeza Gibbons
•Apolo Ono the two-time Olympic gold medalist in short-track skating.
•Vincent Pastore, best known for playing whacked mobster Salvatore (Big Pussy) Bonpensiero on HBO's The Sopranos. We've also seen him on Celebrity Fit Club on VH1

•Paulina Porizkova, the '80s supermodel from the Czech Republic

•Ian Ziering, one of the heartthrobs in the 1990s' hit Beverly Hills 90210

And last but not least, Heather Mills, whose participation in the competition is under the spot light because she is the first contestant with an artificial limb to compete on the series. She lost the leg in a motorcycle accident in 1993.

This one will be very interesting. I might actually tune in and watch :)

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C89.5

2007-02-21T08:38:00.000-08:00

Would like to introduce C89.5, the best radio station out there. XM and Sirius are great, but they cost $$$, this one is ran by high school students from Nathan Hale HS in Seattle, and it is free. In Seattle area you can find them on FM 89.5, everywhere else you can tune in at http://www.c895worldwide.com/. Non-stop dance music 24/7, absolutely no commercials, just a few public announcements. Check it out!

Britney in Rehab

2007-02-20T17:03:00.000-08:00

It was only a matter of time until Brit and her shaved head checked into rehab. Believe it or not, I actually feel bad for the girl. First she had to put up with Christina and Justin in the Mickey Mouse Club, then pretend to be a Catholic school girl, have the "honor" to be married to K Fed, get knocked up...twice(!) and now her parents made her check into rehab, only because she shaved all her hair off. How ridiculous. I say, GO GIRL and good luck in rehab! We'll see you when you get out.
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Ms.Dewey

2007-02-20T15:34:00.000-08:00

The first real post will be about Ms. Dewey. Who the hell is Ms. Dewey? That's exactly what I asked. Well, you can meet her at www.msdewey.com. As I found out today, Ms. Dewey is a new kind of search engine, it's interactive. Ms. Dewey is played by a smoking hot actress/model/singer Janina Gavankar, who is guest-starring as Papi on Showtime's series 'The L Word'.

To get some very funny results try: "ho", "illegal drugs", "you're hot", "take your clothes off", "mail", "bill gates", "george bush", "american idol" and anything else you'd like to hear her opinion on.

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Because I Think So

Sarah Jessica Parker: Bitten

Night Out for Under $100 *Dinner Date*

Water and Fashion

Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork

Chanel

Los Angeles Fashion Week 2007

What's In ~ FashionWatch 4

Candy and Ice Pop

Tanning 101

Coach

What's In ~ FashionWatch 3

Beauty on a Budget

Back in Gold

Back to School

eBay

What's in ~ FashionWatch II

SHOES

Yell, scream, whatever

What's in ~ FashionWatch

And she's at it again

Brit Leaves Rehab AGAIN!

Dancing with the stars

C89.5

Britney in Rehab

Ms.Dewey

Night Out for Under $100 Dinner Date