And in ABC’s The Bachelor news, well all I can say is YES, YES and another YES!  I thought Jillian was a fool for sending Jake Pavelka

The Bachelor, Jake Pavelka

 home but I suppose it all turned out well for her and Ed.  I liked Jake from the first moment I layed eyes on him…..oops…… I mean saw him in the introductions, fresh from the first limo ride.  This Girly Girl sure appreciates a fine young man who is respecful, gentlemanly and a little bit of eye candy!  I am now glad that Jillian didn’t pick him because I ….WE will get to look at him for many more episodes of the Bachelor.

 

To my beautiful, absolutely gorgeous, single daughter, Gabrielle Howard….did you ever contact ABC like I told you to?

And it  looks like this coming January in Saginaw, Michigan will display temperatures a little warmer than normal.  Talk about melting some snow!!  Al Gore has it all wrong, this global warming is all due to the airing of  The Bachelor during the peak winter months!  But then again, how in the world would he know!  Are all my Girly Girls going to watch with me?

I found this on the internet and had to pass it along….ENJOY!

A Pasadena, Texas, woman outdid the rabbit scene in Fatal Attraction by stealing her ex’s pet goldfish, frying them up in a pan, and eating them.

Murderer!

The fight that led up to the non-vegetarian revengefest was apparently over some jewelry that the unnamed man had once given the anonymous fish murderess, and had then taken back. After unsuccessfully confronting her ex, the woman went to his apartment, took the goldfish and brought them home for the most furious fish fry in the history of the world.

By the time the police made it to her place, she had already eaten three of the goldfish, which left four tiny fried fish carcasses sitting on her plate.  She couldn’t have been very hungry, though, after the huge plate of crazy she ate for breakfast.

I am so pleased to tell you about my piece for this issue of the Fashion Plate for the Review Magazine.  It is titled Pigskin and Paper Roses and is a piece about Homecoming. 

The Fashion Plate

Thanks to our models Fawn and Drake for taking part in the photo shoot and my gifted and talented husband David for the magnificent photos.  We even made the front cover and they are saying that all of the photos from  the shoot may end up on their website!  Let me tell all you Girly Girls, that is exciting!  Also a big thanks to Robert for this incredible opportunity!  Check out the Review Magazine and the special insert of the Fashion Plate available at different locations in Saginaw and around Saginaw County.  Get them before they are gone!

Blush

Girly Girl cheeks sometimes need help blushing!

BETTER BLUSHING #1: A good rule to follow for most makeup purposes: POWDER CLINGS BEST TO POWDER….so for long-lasting blush results, brush a bit of translucent face powder (or a powder foundation) on cheeks before applying your powder blush. #2: Touch your brush tip lightly over your powder blush product, then tap to remove any excess powder – this will help you control the amount of color going onto your skin. #3: Apply sparingly to cheeks – it’s much easier to add more color a little at a time, than trying to clean up after using too much. #4: If you accidentally apply too much, simply tone down the color with any translucent skin-toned loose powder – don’t try to use your fingers or hands to rub off the blush (the natural oils on your fingers will only make a dark, uneven mess on your cheeks and nobody wants that!). #5: And now, the most often asked question: EXACTLY WHERE DO APPLY MY BLUSH? Look straight into your mirror and give a big smile. On your cheek, align your blush brush with the outer edge of the iris of your eye and no lower than the tip of the nose. You are locating the fullest (the ‘apple’) part of the cheek. Starting there begin a sweep of blush color, softly applying the color back toward the mid-to-upper ear area (this is the area slightly underneath your cheekbone). For most natural results, place the most concentrated amount of blush color on the fullest part of the cheek. The drawing below will help.

applying blush

 

OTHER HINTS: – DO use similar tones when selecting blush and lip colors (for example, avoid using a pink blush with a coral lip color). – With or without a tan, all year long you can create a pretty glow with your makeup – it’s easy! Select a powder blush or blush glow in a pretty coral or pink, sweep it across cheekbones; then sweep a very small amount in the crease of your eyelid. Add shine to your lips with a matching coral or pink gloss, brush on black mascara and you’ve got a natural, glowing look!

So is it me or does watching Jillian Harris pick Wes every week get on your nerves also?!

Jillian Harris

Now I will be the first to admit that having all those men at my disposal would have seemed like a fantasy come true (back in my dating days).  And yes, I am addicted to the Bachelor and Bachelorette on ABC and have been since the first show.  This is the first season, however that I always end up actually shouting at my screen at every rose ceremony when I think she will finally see Wes for who he really is and send him packing.

And then I sit and wonder…..do they edit the show this way?  I am sure that has a lot to do with it, but I think that Jillian really likes this guy and that is why she keeps him around.  I reflect on my dating days and remember when I would go to Clay Walker concerts with my friends.  It seemed when I returned home that evening, I would dream about how some handsome country crooner plucked me out of the audience and sang a song to me and we fell in love and lived happily ever after.  No wonder I never wanted to get up in the morning!!  And then there were the BAD guys that I dated thinking that would be fun and it always ended up being a nightmare.  Bad guys are always a bad choice.  Hopefully Jillian will figure out soon that Wes is only there for shameless self promotion.  That is all fine, Wes, unless you stand the chance to break someones heart.  In that case, you become a piece of brown smelly stuff stuck to the bottom of your cowboy boot!

So Jillian, learn from this Girly Girl…….go for the good guys.  As much as I love a country musician, dump that two-timin’ Wes and stick with the Kiptyn’s of the world.

Ever the old fashioned romantic!  Debra

A Girly Girl Boutique

Check out the new ad coming out in the Review Magazine tomorrow in their new special section, Fashion Plate.  The Fashion Plate will also feature a special editorial by Eric.  The model was Sarah K and the photos were shot in Bay City, Michigan.  She was wearing the dress Moore by BB Dakota, and her accessories; hair, makeup, jewelry and purse are also available at A Girly Girl Boutique.

3D Agency

 Debra Defoe                                                                       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

989 791-3433                                                                      Saginaw, MI

debra@a-girlygirl.com 

WOMEN’S EVENT TO BENEFIT CHILDREN’S CHARITY 

Hunter’s widows will be “shining” on Saturday, November 15, 2008 as they help raise money for children in our area.  Burt Watson Chevrolet Pontiac in Freeland is hosting the Hunter’s Widows Wine and Wheels Extravaganza for women of all ages from 7pm until 9pm.  All Proceeds from the event will benefit the Johnny Burke Children’s Charity.

 The Hunter’s Widows Wine and Wheels Extravaganza will allow women to sip on fabulous wine selections, taste delicious food and enjoy the chocolate fountain while being treated to some fun and fashion from local businesses.  Models from 3D Agency will be presenting a fashion show with fashions courtesy of A Girly Girl Boutique in Saginaw, MI.  Generous donations will allow for great prize giveaways at the event.

 Tickets for this event are $15.00 and can be purchased at Burt Watson Chevrolet Pontiac or at A Girly Girl Boutique, but hurry before they are gone!  For more information, contact Debra at 989 791-3433.

Bet your sugar beets you won’t want to miss the Hunter’s Widows Wine and Wheels Extravaganza Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 7-9pm at Burt Watson Chevrolet Pontiac in Freeland.

God Bless Joe the Plumber from Holland Ohio who inadvertently became a national spokesman for all of us Girly Girls and all of America when he simply asked a question of Sinister Osama….oops, I mean Senator Obama.

Little did Joe, or Samuel J. Wurzelbacher (his given name), know that he would end up the victim of the media and their attempts to smear him.  They are sifting through his background, declaring he is not a real plumber and that he is some sort of bad person because he is divorced and owes taxes?!  WHAT?  That is what happens to many middle class Americans who get divorced….they go through rough times financially.  Who doesn’t know that?  Should he just have taken a page from Bill Ayers and bombed his ex into giving him everything so he could walk away financially set?!

Poor Joe, he just wanted the truth from a person who claims to have all of our best interests at heart and instead he has become a victim of those who are attempting to squash him in the name of Democracy.  Is this the “CHANGE HE NEEDS” from Obama and his Cronies?  I doubt it?

We need to support Joe and the others like him who are putting the truth ahead of personal gain.  We need true heros in this day and age.  If I had the extra money right now, I would send it to him to help pay his taxes.  Keep up the good work, Joe.  Love ya, man!!

As a mother, this issue sickens me.  I have had very few occasions to deal with someone like Casey Anthony, but the few times I did I was astounded.  Pathological liars are truly ugly people.  The pain they inflict on the people around them is astounding.  I would think that once you have dug yourself into a hole so deep, you would want a way out after realizing that your current plan isn’t working.  Instead they create distractions through rage or other poor behavior so they can cover their indiscretions.

Caylee Anthonyjust needs to be laid to rest properly and her mother needs justice served.  I don’t know about my Girly Girls out there but sometimes if I let myself think too much about what may have happened to this poor little defenseless child at her mother’s hands, I get so upset in the pit of my gut.  Crimes against children should be dealt with severely and maybe that would help deter them.

I must also say that I am glad that it seems that the investigators dotted every I and crossed every T in this case so as to make it stick.  May justice be served for this little girl.

Girly Girls pay attention.  I ran across this article from Glamour and it is definitely a must read.  Take a minute to check it out!

The article gives some simple ideas about how to accentuate the wardrobe you already have, so not only do you look great but you don’t have to break the bank to do it.  Sometimes we don’t have to completely overhaul our wardrobe, just give away a few items and freshen it up.  Basics always work wonders so use them and build on them!!

Building on simplicity is always a good idea.  You can look like you have 15 closets full of clothes if all you do is change accessories.  A bright splash of color on a neutral dress completely changes the look, as does a belt and chunky necklace.  Get back to basics all my Girly Girls and the next time you need a little retail therapy, make it really count!!