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MAN DAY: Pick Up Tips From the Mouths of Babes

noreply@blogger.com (Strictly Fab) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:26:00 PST

HAPPY MAN DAY!

You gotta read this to believe it! A nine-year-old has written a best seller on how to talk to girls...hee-larious! Check it out here:

http://www.strictlyfab.com/2008/12/man-day-pick-up-tips-from-the-mouths-of-babes/

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Maternal Style File: Twin Mama Drama--Jennifer Lopez and Angelina Jolie

noreply@blogger.com (Strictly Fab) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:26:00 PST

To find about this maternal style file, twin mama edition, check here.

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Strictly Fab Find: Toni Morrison’s “A Mercy”

noreply@blogger.com (Celena) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:39:00 PST

Great new read by my most favorite author, Toni Morrison:

http://www.strictlyfab.com/2008/12/strictly-fab-find-toni-morrisons-a-mercy/

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Strictly Fab Sale: Banana Republic Holiday Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Strictly Fab) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:15:00 PST

We all love a good sale..and Banana Republic is offering a great one for the holiday season. I have personally always loved to luxuriate in threads from the BR. Stylish, sassy, and professional–what a combo! If you want to share in my joy, indulge in the life of the party luxuries at Banana Republic. Save your pretty pennies this season during the sale..no splurging. You get $25 off your purchase of $100 or more. But, you have to take your pretty little self down to your local Banana Republic store—this offer is in-store only from December 5th to the 17th.

Click here for the holiday offer.

How to Recession Proof Your Job

noreply@blogger.com (Celena) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:54:00 PST

Got a job? Need to keep it? Check the link here from the new Strictly Fab site.

I will begin transferring the subscriptions soon. Thanks for being so patient!

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Fashion, Fun, and Fab Cars: Holly Robinson Peete and Kevan Hall at Luxury Awaits

noreply@blogger.com (Strictly Fab) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:27:00 PST

I went to a private event, "Luxury Awaits" in DC last night, sponsored by Lexus and hosted by Holly Robinson Peete and featuring the designs of Kevan Hall. It was grrr-eat!!!
Here is the wrap-up:

http://www.strictlyfab.com/2008/12/fashion-fun-and-fab-cars-kevan-hall-trunk-show-sponsored-by-lexus/

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Swarovski is a Girl's Best Friend

noreply@blogger.com (Strictly Fab) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:05:00 PST

Happy Cyber Monday!

Here is today's post. Enjoy!

http://www.strictlyfab.com/2008/12/swarovski-is-a-girls-best-friend/#more-701

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Lucky Lucky You: Black Friday Lucky Jeans Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Celena) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:58:00 PST

Today is your lucky day! Lucky Jeans is having a Black Friday Sale offering all of my fab readers some great deals.
Starting Saturday, November 23rd to December 12th, readers will receive 50% off any item with the purchase of a pair of jeans. Second item must be of equal or lesser value. Valid on one item only. Offer valid 11/23 through 12/7 2008 at the Lucky Brand Stores and Lucky Kid Stores in the U.S.A. and luckybrand.com. May not be combined with other coupons or discounts. Cannot be applied towards previous purchases, leather jackets or gift cards. Employees of LCI and its subsidiaries not eligible. Other restrictions may apply. Void where prohibited.

And on 11/28, BLACK FRIDAY, from 6AM – 12PM, readers will receive a free item with the purchase of a pair of jeans!

For the fab males in your life: Track Jackets, Leather wallets and money clips, Sweaters, limited edition rocker tees, leather jackets

For the divas in your life:Jewelry, Hoodies, Cardigans, Spiritual scarves, thermals, handbags and jackets

Check http://www.luckybrand.com/ for a location near you or for details about the sale.
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Baby Bulge Begone: Victoria’s Secret Edition featuring Heidi Klum

noreply@blogger.com (Celena) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:29:00 PST

In honor of all mothers getting back into pre-baby shape (myself included), here’s some inspiration. We all have some the almost unbelievable transformation of Heidi Klum two months post-baby walking down the Victoria’s Secret runway.

Her fellow Angel, Alessandra Ambrosia, had to go through a similar transformation. From the NY Daily News:

Read the rest here.

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2008 American Music Awards Best Dressed

noreply@blogger.com (Celena) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:42:00 PST

For the rest of the post, check here.

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Facebook Isn't Really Your Friend

noreply@blogger.com (Celena) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:46:00 PST

Here is today's post:
http://www.strictlyfab.com/2008/11/facebook-isnt-really-your-friend/

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Designer Looks for Less: Comme des Garcon for H&M

noreply@blogger.com (Strictly Fab) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:49:00 PST

Here's the post for today:

http://www.strictlyfab.com/2008/11/designer-looks-for-less-comme-des-garcon-for-hm/

Enjoy!

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The site will be completed turned over by Dec 1. Thanks for being so patient....

MAN DAY: A Kitchen Strictly for the Menfolk

noreply@blogger.com (Strictly Fab) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:33:00 PST

Happy Man Day!

For today's post, click here. I am starting to post on the new Strictly Fab site. Enjoy!

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Here Comes Sasha Fierce...

noreply@blogger.com (Strictly Fab) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:56:00 PST

In honor of Beyonce's new album, here's the entire album for your listening pleasure. Don't get too excited...they are not free downloads...LOL!

Beyonce, "I Am...Sasha Fierce" album stream on AOL Music

And here is a vid of here explaining the what and whys behind "Single Ladies" It's amazing how your perspective on being single completely transforms after you get married....

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New Strictly Fab Site

noreply@blogger.com (Celena) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:32:00 PST

Have a little surprise for you...check out the new Strictly Fab site at www.strictlyfab.com and tell me what you think....

It goes live very soon and I would love to know what you all think...it is still a work in progress...

Happy Monday...and some laughs included!

noreply@blogger.com (Celena) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:24:00 PST

Happy Monday!

This is just for laughs....and we really need that on Mondays. Enjoy!

Hee-larious!

Here is the actual video...as if you haven't already seen it....

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What Me? Shameless Publicity?

noreply@blogger.com (Celena) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:55:00 PST

Hello fab readers!

In the name of election fashion, I was interviewed for an article in the Washington Post Express shortly before the election. Election fashion is always funny....but this time around, it was rather chic and contemporary. I mean, in what election could you wear "Barack the Vote" T-shirts after it is all said and done and STILL look in style?

Although my name is spelled incorrectly and I'm only listed as an etiquette coach..but otherwise...it's free pub!

Click the pic below to enlarge and enjoy the fab election fashion piece compliments of moi!

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MAN DAY: Fall Back Into Fitness

noreply@blogger.com (Celena) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:49:00 PST

HAPPY MAN DAY!

In the spirit of my journey to get rid of the baby bulge, I decided to get my fab menfolk s jump into fall fitness. Here's a great article that I found on Men's Vogue site:

Kacy Duke knows crunch time. After all, it's her job to turn flabby film stars into big screen heroes—and fast. (Bruce Willis and Denzel Washington are both clients.) To get you back in action, she's created a six-week workout that's heavy on heart-pumping work and light on downtime. Her regimen follows, and she says that in each week you should also add two days of cardio and one day of rest.

WEEK ONE

Do the following for four days in the first week. Add in two days of a cardio of your choosing (play tennis, go for a run, ride a bike), and make sure that you give yourself one day off. You'll need it.

CARDIO
30 minutes on the treadmill
5 minutes of brisk walking to warm up
5 minutes of running at an incline of 6
5 minutes of power walking at an incline of 8
5 minutes of running at an incline of 8

That should get you started....get rid of that flab and shape it up. Flabby is not attractive....at all! It's time for you to fall back into fitness and get in shape. Especially if you are asking yourself, " Do I look fat in this?"

For the rest of the workout, read here.

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Maternal Style File: Salma Hayek at the 2008 Hollywood Domino Tournament

noreply@blogger.com (Strictly Fab) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:08:00 PST

Salma Hayek looks rather divalicious at the 2008 Hollywood Domino Tournament. I know, the 2008 Hollywood Domino tournament sounds like there should be a grill and a cooler close with picnic table topped with plastic linens, doesn't it....but apparently the event was to raise funds for The Art of Elysium.

Ok, you know I had to Google it, right? The Art of Elysium is, according to their site:

E.ly’.si.um: a place or condition of ideal happiness

Mission: The Art of Elysium, a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization founded in 1997, encourages working actors, artists and musicians to voluntarily dedicate their time and talent to children who are battling serious medical conditions. We provide artistic workshops in the following disciplines: acting, art, comedy, fashion, music, radio, songwriting and creative writing.

Whether it is a Hollywood Domino Tournament or a backyard barbeque, Salma Hayek rarely goes wrong. You go, mama!

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Strictly Fab Find for the Week of November 10, 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Celena) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:59:00 PST

I haven't done my Fab Finds in a while, so let's start with just one goodie today:

I started reading The Shack by William P. Young and I was amazed. I have never read theological fiction, but I really enjoyed this book. It made me examine my own faith and appreciate the life that I have. Here's a review:

The Shack revolves around Mack (Mackenzie) Philips. Four years before this story begins, Mack’s young daughter, Missy, was abducted during a family vacation. Though her body was never found, the police did find evidence in an abandoned shack to prove that she had been brutally murdered by a notorious serial killer who preyed on young girls. As the story begins, Mack, who has been living in the shadow of his Great Sadness, receives a strange note that is apparently from God. God invites Mack to return to this shack for a get together. Though uncertain, Mack visits the scene of the crime and there has a weekend-long encounter with God, or, more properly, with the godhead.

What should you do when you come to the door of a house, or cabin in this case, where God might be? Should you knock? Presumably God already knew that Mack was there. Maybe he ought to simply walk in and introduce himself, but that seemed equally absurd. And how should he address him? Should he call him Father, or Almighty One, or perhaps Mr. God, and would it be best if he fell down and worshipped, not that he was really in the mood.

As he tried to establish some inner mental balance, the anger that he thought had so recently died inside him began to emerge. No longer concerned or caring about what to call God and energized by his ire, he walked up to the door. Mack decided to bang loudly and see what happened, but just as he raised his fist to do so, the door flew open, and he was looking directly into the face of a large beaming African-American woman.

This large and oh-so-stereotypical matronly African-American woman is God (or at least an anthropomorphism of God she chose to take on in order to communicate with Mack). Throughout the story she is known as Papa. Near the end, because Mack requires a father figure, she turns into a pony-tailed, grey-haired man, but otherwise God is this woman. Jesus is a young to middle-aged man of Middle-Eastern (i.e. Jewish) descent with a big nose and rather plain looks while the Holy Spirit is played by Sarayu, a small, delicate and eclectic woman of Asian descent. By this point many people will choose to close the book and be done with it. But for the purposes of this review, let’s just assume you are able to get past seeing God and the Holy Spirit portrayed in this way and let’s press on.

BTW, you don't have to be a Christian to read this book...so enjoy immensely! Keep it strictly stylish!

Congrats....to ME!

noreply@blogger.com (Celena) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:09:00 PST

I passed the MD bar exam!!!! Yay!!!!

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Strictly Fab Find: Chanel Fishing Rod

noreply@blogger.com (Celena) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:05:00 PST

Okay, my father is an avid fisherman...and most of his buddies are too. I know they spend a pretty penny on fishing equipment and accessories, but I doubt they would pay $18,000 for a rod...

From Fashion Week Daily:

Recession? What recession? If there’s one person who you can count on for excess no matter what the economic climate, it’s Kaiser Karl, who with his Chanel team has created a Chanel fishing rod, complete with quilted leather case and double C latches. Just think of it as your 2.55 when you’re out on the lake. Go fish!

I would rather buy a mini-boat than a rod with $18K...but, hey, that's just my take on it....

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MAN DAY: The 'Obama Way'-- Seven steps to success

noreply@blogger.com (Celena) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:43:00 PST

Happy Man Day!

Needless to say, I am overjoyed and elated that Obama is now our 44th President-elect. I'm still sleepy from staying up so late last night to take it all in. Obama's campaign is the most successful political campaign ever...and now it is called The Obama Way. I came across this article in the wee hours of the morning that described this fab way to success and thought that you fab male readers would truly appreciate these nuggets of knowledge. Here's an excerpt and the steps in a nutshell, but if you would like to read the entire article, check here.

Obama’s campaign has been so distinctive, disciplined and cutting edge that it’s nearly impossible not to look at it for clues as to what his White House would be like.
Businessmen and politicians will reverently study the campaign for years to come as a model of innovative branding and an example for digital sales strategies.
Politically, Obama’s ability to finesse tough issues — to anticipate criticism and play off of it — is a model of tactical skill. In terms of public character, his vaunted coolness is state-of-the-art.

Be Decisive
Have a tight circle
Stick with the plan
Sweat the details
Understand your brand
Go digital
Use caution

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Treats for the Election Night Lush

noreply@blogger.com (Celena) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:00:00 PST

Election night is a'coming and many people will have cause to celebrate...or cry...either way, have a drink! I snarfed these delectable delights in the form of cocktails inspired by Sen. Obama and Sen. McCain from iVillage. I know that I will be one or the other tomorrow night.....let's drink it up!

Ciroc Obama

If you're ready for a change in your cocktail repertoire, whip up this refreshing drink.

1 part Ciroc vodka

1/2 part Blue Curacao

1 part fresh lime juice (or sour mix)

1 part Sprite

Mix all the ingredients and shake in a stirrer with ice; serve over ice in a rocks glass and garnish with lime.

McCainarita

Reform your standard margarita with a unique twist: the addition of pomegranate juice.

1 part Siembra Azul Reposado tequila

1/2 part Grand Marnier

1 part fresh lime juice (or sour mix)

1 part pomegranate juice

Mix all the ingredients and shake in a stirrer with ice; serve over ice.

The O’Bomber

Named after Barack Obama's high school basketball nickname, this cocktail is a fitting tribute.

1/2 ounce coconut rum

1/2 ounce Blue Curacao

San Pellegrino

Pour the coconut rum and Blue Curacao into a single shot glass, fill a highball glass halfway with San Pellegrino, and drop the shot glass into the highball glass.

The White Tornado

This cocktail is inspired by John McCain's Congressional-insider nickname.

2 ounces vodka

1 ounce Kahlua

Light cream

Creme de Cassis

Pour vodka and Kahlua over ice cubes in an old-fashioned glass and fill with light cream; swirl Creme de Cassis over the top.

Miss Independent

If you've got some nonpartisan types in the crowd, serve this colorful, spunky drink.

2 parts Stoli Raz vodka

1 part Cointreau

Splash of cranberry

Splash of lime juice

Mix all the ingredients and shake in a stirrer with ice; serve in a martini glass with a lemon garnish.

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Strictly Fab Beauty Product: NARS Safest Set

noreply@blogger.com (Strictly Fab) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:26:00 PDT

NARS is now offering the Safest Set that not only comes with The Multiple in Orgasm for cheeks, eyes, and lips...it also comes with two condoms in slick packaging. And just in case you need it, it features a little Black Book of ways to say "no" to let a hornball down if he doesn't get the message. Not will it only help you stay disease-free or celibate...or even, dare I say it, remain a virgin...it's for a great cause. A portion of the proceeds benefit Amfar programs to promote global safe sex education initiatives. Not only can you help yourself and your friends, you can help save the world.

I live in a city (DC) that has an HIV infection rate of 1 in 20...and I know a few people in my circle that have contracted the virus and they are under the age of 30...so protect yourselves, ladies...

And just in case you didn't know, here are the US statistics on the number of people afflicted with AIDS courtesy of www.avert.org:

People living with AIDS
At the end of 2006, the CDC estimates that 448,871 people were living with AIDS in America. This number includes all people who have ever been diagnosed with an AIDS-defining condition and are believed to be alive, including many people who have recovered their health by taking antiretroviral therapy. The chart below shows the ethnicities of these people, revealing that black Americans have been disproportionately affected.

If not for yourself, give this gift of beauty love to your best buds and help them keep it safe...or locked down...let them choose! You can find it here at Sephora.

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