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Blogging Like a Fug
Above: The Fug
Girls, Heather and Jessica. Photo:
NYmag.com
I love how every single
time these girls say fug, I laugh my tush off. It,
like,
never gets old. (GoFugYourself)
If you're dying for another Martha Stewart resource,
don't fret: Marthapedia will soon be here to help you
with all that macaroon baking. (MediaPost)
With the release of new software, Apple makes good on
promise to shun unlocked iPhones as they threaten
potential hackers with "irreparable damage."
(Information
Week)
Apparently, until today, Disney had a cellphone
service. (Wall Street
Journal)
Filed under YBLAG category "so yesterday," Google
celebrates nine years of providing the most effective
boyfriend-stalking technology to date. (the Post Chronicle)
Ralph Lauren is on the cover of the new Men's
Vogue. I love him. (Men's Vogue)
What movie will you see this weekend? I still have to
see Across the Universe. (No one wanted to
join me last weekend.) (Yahoo Movies)
Did you hear about all the new YBLAG updates? Sick.
(YBLAG)
Oh, and did you hear I was on the radio this morning?
(YBLAG)
Guys... Elvis is Mad at Me
Image:
ClearChannel.com
Hey, NY-area YBLAG
readers... do you listen to Elvis Duran & The Morning
Zoo on Z100? Were you listening this morning
at around 8:35? If so... you may have heard my
on-air debut! (How'd I do?)
Here's the scoop: I texted the show to tell Elvis I
thought he was being rude to Danielle Monaro (umm, he
was! He always is!) and all of a sudden my phone was
ringing! They called me! I almost
didn't pick up—but then Elvis basically challenged me
on the air to answer the phone... so I obviously did!
I was on with them for about five minutes, Elvis took
exception to my calling him out on something (he is,
after all, the boss...) and I admitted that while I
am a big fan of his, I think he has a negative tone
towards Danielle sometimes. Listeners were texting in
during our chat, saying things like "someone finally
said it!" and "this girl is crazy!" Danielle asked me
to be her new lawyer (hee!). Elvis talked about 'his
new attitude' for about an hour after we hung up!
I e-mailed Danielle just now to tell her about YBLAG.
Maybe she'll check us out!
I've been a faithful Z100 listener since about 1989,
and my first time on the air was a result of Elvis
Duran calling my cellphone. I think he's mad at me
now.
If you're not familiar with the show, check out
this
article. You can listen online too!
I Have So Much To Tell You!
Wanna see your
initials in a funky flickr letter format like ours,
above? Check out this cool app.
It's an awesome time waster, and you can post your
creation on MySpace or
Facebook!
Good
morning! A few additions to YBLAG for you to check
out:
We've added a bio for our amazing designer Adam to
our About section!
Beta Yourself now features a
widget with my recommendations from ThisNext.com
Sitemap provides easy access to
our post archives...everything is listed by
category
Our sidebar is chock full of new ways for you to read
us— you can now add YBLAG to your Google, Yahoo, or
Technorati home page. Click here for our RSS feed.
Have a fabulous morning... XOXO JAG
This is Today, on YBLAG
YBLAG's on the
road this week... Check out our new & improved
sidebar to sign up for e-mail updates!
New photo clue in
Madeleline McCann case under investigation.
(Reuters South Africa)
The latest on Kiefer's DUI. (NY DAILY NEWS)
Amazon announces digital music store. (AP)
Halo 3 is super scratched! (Information Week)
Need to Catch Up on The Hills?
I love watching The Hills kids kvell over
their own lives. I've missed the last few weeks, so I
just caught up on MTV.com, and found
everything is status quo (thank God). In last
night's episode, Heidi brings on the crazy as she
drags an apathetic Spencer to register for china.
(BTW, he still hasn't told his 'rents about their
engagement.) LC somehow feels a need to be Jason's
"friend" and he makes sure she's present for his
engagement announcement, which clearly is super
"friend"-ly.
Watch the above clip if only for the hilariously
embarrassing Heidi/ Spencer scene in Williams Sonoma.
I Need This Roberto Rodriguez Jacket...
I love it for its kind-of-boyish but -still-girly feel... and because I'd probably live in it throughout the fall, along with my favorite skinny jeans and James Pearse beater. (via Intermix)
Armani Taps Into Geek Chic
Samsung's Armani
Phone. Photo: Gizmodo
Check out the latest from
Armani: an
"As-hard-as-it-may-try-the-iPhone-will-never-look-luxe-like-me"
credit-card-sized cellphone. Officially released
yesterday during fashion week in Milano, the phone
has a vibrating touch screen (duh), supports
basically all music files, and boasts a full internet
browser. If only it didn't cost $900 bucks... then it
might be as cool as it thinks it is. I'll save my
drool for this guy,
thank ya!
Here's what the guys at Gizmodo have to
say about Mr. Armani's new Samsung gadget.
Tuesday Tidbits
Apple makes customers pay
for unlocked iPhones. (Marketwatch)
Microsoft looks into buying Facebook for more than
$10 billion. (NYTimes)
An extra from the latest Indiana Jones spills all of
Spielberg's secrets to his hometown paper in
Oklahoma. (Page Six)
Clear the roads: Lindsay Lohan will be released from
rehab this weekend. (NY Daily News)
Hello, Lovely
Hi!
Iranian President still
scheduled to speak today at Columbia, despite major
protests. This weekend, the university made a
statement saying they would welcome any notable
figure—including Adolf Hitler— to speak to students
and faculty. (Fox News)
Recent Taser incidents spark reevaluation
of police guidelines regarding use of the weapon.
(ABC)
New York Times apologizes for MoveOn.org ad.
(AP)
Starbucks announces free iTunes offer. (TG Daily)
George Clooney faces possible charges after
motorcycle crash. (eFlux media)
This weekend at the box office. (Yahoo!)
Emmy Makeup Look Cheat Sheet
Above: Celebrity
Makeup Artist and Emmy Makeup Guru, Bruce Grayson
Emmy recaps have been
everywhere this week, and I love reading them, but
sometimes I wish these people would give it to me
straight:
Dear (so-and-so-weekly/website/mag),
I agree that (fill-in-the-blank-actress)'s 'bold lip look' from Sunday Night's Emmys was gorgeous. I appreciate how the sunset inspired her makeup artist when they chose the color. Way to go on the behind-the-scenes-investigation. Writing now to ask for one tiny detail: what's the name of the lipstick she wore, or one close to it? That's really all I need to know.
Love, YBLAG
Luckily, I didn't have to wait for them to write me back. Instead, I pulled some strings and found out for myself. This report comes straight from the horse's mouth, via Primetime Emmys Make-up Department Head and Olay spokesperson Bruce Grayson. What's a makeup department head, you ask? Basically, not one actress was allowed down the red carpet or on stage until Bruce gave his stamp of approval. Here are some Cliffsnotes for Emmy-ready lips, eyes and cheeks.more...
Ralph Lauren Introduces Rugby.com
Rugby
by Ralph Lauren (Rugby.com)
Gone are the days of seeing rugby players for the
sweaty, brawny, daisy duke-wearing athletes they are.
Enter Rugby.com, Ralph Lauren's
newest line for men and women that puts a modern
twist on prep school chic. Rugby launched in 2004
in Boston, and is now in eight storefronts around
the country, including one near
NYU in Manhattan.
I'm obsessed with the site, which isn't surprising —
Polo.com has the most
user-friendly interface of any shopping site on my
radar. Rugby.com has a similar feel,
with an interactive history on the sport's signature shirt, a blog, video components, digital wallpapers and gorgeous
photo galleries.
The only thing I couldn't find were details on where
these guys and gals gather for post-game drink ups.
Let me know if you can find those anywhere...
More Online Sales
Everyone's getting rid of their summer and early fall
stock right now, which makes this a perfect time to
stock up on staples for next year.
I always find great sale items on these links:
Polo.com
Shopbop.com
Tobi.com
Urban Outfitters
Blue Genes
Scoop
ActiveEndeavors.com
Know about a cool online sale? Let me know and I'll
add it to the list!
Anxious, Isolated, Bored Without YBLAG? I Am.
A
recent survey reveals most adults feel
disconnected—literally— when offline.
It's no secret: the
internet has become the go-to medium for
self-expression, staying in constant touch with
friends, and keeping tabs on Britney Spears. For
some, however, the web is not just a casual means of
battling bouts with boredom at the office, but has
morphed into an addictive lifeline. So basically, if
you think you're an internet junkie, you may be on to
something there.
This week, Reuters reported interesting results from
a survey testing the American psyche sans Wi-Fi.
The majority of U.S. adults [feel] they cannot go for a week without going online and one in three [give] up friends and sex for the Web.
A survey asked 1,011 American adults how long they would feel OK without going on the Web, to which 15 percent said a just a day or less, 21 percent said a couple of days and another 19 percent said a few days.
Only a fifth of those who took part in an online survey said they could go for a week.
Are these people
crazy?? A week? What is this, 1987? How are you
supposed to go that long without Perezelle? Whatever, count me
in with the "crazies" in the survey.
Click here to read the full
article...ridiculousness.
Happy Friday, Bye-Bye Summer
The autumnal equinox is
upon us, but not officially 'til Sunday.
(The Tech)
Two Delaware State students were shot around 1am this
morning. (NYTimes)
Madeline McCann's parents prepare for lie detector
test. (AU Herald Sun)
Steve Jobs subpoenaed in backdating scandal.
(USA Today)
Bill Gates named richest man in America for 14th
consecutive year, according to Forbes.
(Bloomberg)
Snoop Dogg pleads guilty to weapons charge, is
sentenced to 160 hours of community service and three
years probation. (The Mercury News)
Bono and The Beatles are officially in theaters
everywhere today, and Roger Ebert is almost as
psyched about it as I am! (RogerEbert.com)
What's on Your List?
Check out ThisNext.com, a cool new way to create a wish list and give not-so-subtle hints about what you want for Christmas or your B-day!. You can search other people's loot, link back to sites you love, and go shopping! You can also recommend a bunch of stuff to your friends. My wish list of the moment is above. Click on the image to try it yourself, it's super easy and fun!
Today, YBLAG is One Month Young
Check out our new sitemap for archives from the
month we've been live!
Thanks for reading!
MTA announced plans to wire all 277 subway stations
for cellphone service. This does not include tunnels.
So basically, now you can stay on the phone until you
get to the bottom of the subway steps, then
you'll be disconnected? Kthxbai. (NYTimes)
"Don't Tase me, bro!" was the 11th most searched-for
phrase on Google this week. (Sydney Morning Herald)
NBC announces plan to allow viewers to (legally)
download popular programs. I think, since they're
still feuding with Apple, they'll probably make it
impossible for Mac users to download. (NYTimes)
JT Hearts iChat
Today on Oprah,
JT revealed his preferred means of connecting to his
honey while on the road: AV iChat. OMG, me
too!! JT, what's your screenname?
Geek Sugar fills us in on the
following JT quote:
"Technology is a wonderful thing sometimes.... I find that to be really cool, when you can actually see someone's face. I do it with my friends, as well, just to have a conversation back and forth. It just makes you feel closer, that's all."
Ever the Southern gentleman, JT didn't actually say girlfriend Jessica Biel's name... but, duh, who cares, he was obviously talking about her! SO CUTE!
Sidenote: Later on, O asked JT what he thinks is going on with Brit...here's what he said. I seriously admire his discretion and respect, and I'm sure Brit appreciates how he handled this.
Can this kid do anything wrong?? I'm thinking no.
Hump Day Headlines, The Evening Edition
The latter half of today
was extra headline-y:
Dan Rather is suing CBS for $70 million bucks.
(E!)
Brit tries a third lawyer on for size in between drug
tests and parent school. (MSNBC)
O.J. went home today. His legal team is doing some
hardcore training, too. (ABC)
They started filming Sex and the City today.
Squeeeeal! (Defamer)
The "Leave Britney Alone" dude is getting his own
show. WTF? (Variety)
It's On! Macy's Fall Sale Starts Today
Photo:
Macys.com
A little birdie filled me in on a not-so-secret shopping tip this afternoon: Macy's storewide Fall Sale has officially started. I'm psyched because I usually find out about these events way too late in the game. If you can't make it to the store, the site is chock full of steals, and definitely worth a look-see. I plan to hit up their shoe selection, which I've noticed has been carrying really cool brands lately.
Spot Check: What's in My Makeup Bag?
When I do wear makeup, I've been known play "Make Believe: The Makeup Artist Edition." I love experimenting with colors and techniques and new products. Here's a shot of what my "primary" makeup bag looks like at the moment:
Fascinating, huh? FYI,
the whole
overflowing-with-makeup-and-won't-zipper-look isn't
for dramatic effect, I've been too lazy to either
switch to a bigger case or transfer some products
into my "secondary" stash.
Click below for a list of what's inside and
why.
She's theBalm
Above:
Marissa Shipman,
Founder & CEO of theBalm
Wanna hear one of my
all-time favorite stories? Cool, here goes:
Once upon a time, in the very late 90's, a beautiful
twentysomething girl from Connecticut was going
through a typical quarter-life crisis. She had just
graduated college with a degree in theatre, wasn't
sure what she wanted career-wise and landed a few
great jobs that didn't really suit her. Then, a bad
breakup with a bf was added into the mix. OY. So she
did what any normal girl would do in her sitch—she
packed up her shiz and moved to Cali.
Wait, it gets better...
Hump Day Headlines
With O.J. in jail, his publisher preps for a spike in book sales and orders an additional 50,000 copies of "If I Did It." (AP)
Britney must undergo random drug testing twice a week and hang out with K-Fed at parenting classes. (FOX)
Mandy Moore fills in for Lily Allen at the last minute for an Allure event, and got tons of free beauty loot for her hard work. (Page Six)
Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams moved out of their Downtown Brooklyn pad yesterday with an super obvious moving truck. (NYMag)
Have you heard about the coolest beauty contest on the internet? (YBLAG)
Smiley Emoticon Turns 25
Happy
Birthday, Smiley!
Tomorrow marks the 25th
anniversary of the first digital smile. On September
19, 1982, Scott Fahlman, a professor at Carnegie
Mellon University, posted the following message on an
online bulletin board:
In lieu of a traditional birthday party for smiley dude, the professor and his friends are holding a contest for students, where they will be challenged to come up with a "technology-assisted, person-to-person [means of] communication.""I propose the following character sequence for joke markers:
Wouldn't it be cool if someone came up with a way to say, "Fix your face,"
in just three keystrokes?
Check out the full story here.
Student Tasered at Kerry Event
iJustine Found Cool T-Shirts
Check out these cool twitter tees iJustine just told me about.
LOVING them. So guys... I'll ask again...are you
twittering YET???
News for Tues
Britney had a rough
Monday. Hopefully, she's still 'stronger than
yesterday.' (Fox News)
Rosie disses Oprah! (Page Six)
Apple's iPhone finally launches in UK. (CNNmoney)
Dole has another E.Coli Scare. (Washington Post)
YBLAG's having a cool beauty giveaway! (YBLAG)
Bono + The Beatles = A Very Happy Me
MySpace TV has a ton of clips from Across the Universe, which opens everywhere this weekend. I've posted my favorite below. Duh.
Across the universe - I Am The Walrus
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