Musing from the command post that is the diva chaise, mink throw, G&T on hand:
1. Steven Tyler is not a man with an enormous vocabulary — uhum - but his lips are ever so watchable.
2. Oddly, we confess, this show seems a massive PR coup for Jennifer Lopez who used to scan icy and now seems like the girl we all need to know. A lot more girlie and accessible than we’d expected. Sweet even. Mebbe having kids turned her around?
3. Thinking this could be a much better season. Just a Diva hunch.
Carry on.
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We suppose the one-sided shoulder flop was a part of the design. It was by the late and great Alexander McQueen, for whom the unexpected was trademark. But as photographed, it looked like one side didn’t fit, falling off onto her arm like it needed a seamstress — and quick. (Good thing her bra didn’t show, our silent thought bubble mused.)
To be sure: We love Michelle Obama. She looks glorious in red. This fabric was exquisite and she carried it with her height, her updo adding fresh to her presentation. And yet. No. The shoulder is a gaffe at such a high-profile affair, particularly a State Dinner when the eyes of the world — diplomatic and fashion — are upon her.
Wonder what guest Anna Wintour thought? Be interesting to hear whether the couture class gives her thumbs up for being modern or agrees with the Diva, that the shoulder was a big distraction.
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No matter where your political heart lies, tonight is an OCCASION. The Obama’s are hosting the Chinese leadership for a full-on State Dinner. Ever seen one? The Diva has, natch. And candidly, we could all do with a little more of these elegant, pomp and circumstance events. The formalest of dining, the graciousness of entertaining, the protocol of Washington — it all comes together around tables full of over-the-top flowers and china patterns for the history books.
Oh, to be there. To look at the table settings would be enough. We’ll publish the menu soon. But we’ll be dreaming of attending in a frock from the heavens. Rare is the opportunity to dress formal for dinner — for most of you at least — and here is the chance to see how it’s done. Diplomacy… we’ll let others handle that 
Oh, shades of Jackie O and then some. Snaps. xo
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Yeah, we know how you feel. They move your cheese and you sigh with a big WTF.
And then one day, a designer whose colorful, beachy brand makes you smile, does one small yet ever-so-life changing thing and poof — happiness deluxe.
This spring’s Lily Pulitzer features jersey knits. Nice ones. We’re ordering a pink dress this minute because it’s so happy and won’t wrinkle — particularly on our numerous trips. We adore the classic nature of Lily’s cottons, so Palm Beach they make PB scream for fashion mercy. But these knits are a gamechanger because they work so well with our attitude and lifestyle.
Mwoi, Lily. It truly IS the small things some times. xo
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He didn’t exactly softball Oprah. Or maybe he did? The jury is still out on Piers Morgan, who has taken over hosting duties from Larry (what day is this, who am I interviewing) King.
After seeing him on talent shows as judge, we expected him to be a tightly wound British ass as interviewer. But with Oprah at least, dude was genial, jaunty — even likable. Oprah was right. He WAS surprising — and in a good way.
We look forward to seeing his work with other notables. Tonight’s interview drew some interesting things from the queen of all media, while not savaging her or criticizing her choices in life. On balance, it was satisfying, like a good hunk of cheese and a crunchy cracker. Not heavy, for satisfying.
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Kids do well with standards. We oppose the “give every kid a trophy” mentality that creates bullies and whiners and Generation E, the Entitlement Generation.
There is a limit, sure. But happiness does often come from mastery. Like when we learned how to properly use a blow dryer and electric rollers, or scrutinize a good hairdresser, or shoe shop (on a budget). Poo to that, but we must.
Back to the point: Clearly, high expectations matter. And a lot of kids are being spoiled to the point of no self-reliance. And a lot of parents get pissed when teachers and others expect personal responsibility. We could do a lot better in this fab nation of ours with more of that.
The Diva Speaketh. Talk amongst yourselves. Discuss. xo
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We won’t bore with a comprehensive Globe run-down but suffice it to say, mistakes were made.
Our fave dress was the forest green Lhullier worn by Catherine Zeta Jones. Great hair, simple jewelry and a ballgown fit for a princess. She looked every inch a star.
Green was an emerging color theme with Mila Kunis, Angelina Jolie and others rocking out a ho-ho-ho confection.
Low points went to hair, particularly Amy Adams, Lea Michelle — who is usually flawless — and A-lister Scarlett Johannson, whose dress we loved, but who looked much like a bride of Frankenstein with an oddly styled coif. We have to ask: who lets these girls out looking all disheveled. If civilians are calling them out like the fashion police, shouldn’t a stylist/manager/handler say something. Baffling.
Great shoes Olivia Wilde. Great jewels Tina Fey. We also loved Scarlett’s dress, even as we heard from a host of out diva galpals that the big, pouf-sleeved looks were a trend they hope doesn’t take.
We mused that the “Dynasty” shoulder trend seems in full force. Linda Evans, Joan Collins, Line 1?
More later as the Diva conducts her post-game breakdowns.
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ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ…..not presidential material.
Nice. Decent. Can’t win. Too whitebread. The world isn’t happy. He ain’t mad. Sorry. We’ll need a fighter to make a credible WH bid.
Just sayin. In between manicures, pedicures and ordering around the help, the Diva is an astute political observer.
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So he’s a big hunk of burning tell-it-like-it-is love. Jumbo. In girth and attitude.
This makes New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie the diva’s total fave governor — hands down.
We particularly enjoy the pissing match he’s gotten into with the teacher’s union there. That’s a hornet’s nest that deserves rattling. And Gov. “lacks the gene for self-censorship” Christie is way up to the challenge.
He’s right about the climate of political correctness, too.
Wonder what he eats? Say… in a day?
With a Mike Huckabee diet, he could one day be a presidential hopeful, the Diva predicts.
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We get stopped a lot, natch, by folks who ask: Diva — how do you keep it lookin’ so fresh and fab?
And so today, because we’re feeling Sunday charitable, we offer a brief (but by no means complete) list of some of the Diva’s must-have products for personal maintenance.
1. Estee Lauder’s Resilience Lift creme moisturizer. Simply the best on the market — terrific in winter and all year long.
2. Estee’s Advanced Night Repair — our sleeping serum. No matter how tired, we cleanse and slather a nice coat of this on the Diva visage. Restorative. One small thing you can do for your skin that totally helps.
3. Nars powder blush in a sparkly pink hue called “Orgasm.” This shade works to warm up a lot of skin types and is totally worth the splurge.
4. Queen Helene mint facial scrub. Every other day or so in the shower, we exfoliate the face and decollete with this tres affordable scrub. It removes grime and deep cleans while remaining gentle. Swear by it. BEST INEXPENSIVE SCRUB EVAH!
5. Wet and Wild lipsticks and lip and eye pencils. No, seriously. One time we were traveling and needed eyebrow and lip help quickly. No time to jet to a department store for our usual. So we broke a Diva rule and bought cosmetics at the grocery store. Allow us to say that these products do a fine job and are actually quite nice. Are they Chanel? Not exactly. But for the price point, AMAZING. And the sparkling lip gloss delivers a shimmer and consistency on par with Juicy Tubes, if you are a fan. Give these a try. You’ll be super surprised.
Remember: A small Diva splurge on self can turn your whole day around.
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Get thee to a Kid Rock concert — coming to a city near you this year. Why? Because an actual rock and roll show is hard to come by in this music climate. And Kid delivers in a big way.
Flat boots — or a low heel — are recommended. You’ll be standing up and out of your seat the entire show.
xo
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Tomorrow nite is the Golden Globes. If you’re a celeb-watcher — and who isn’t — this is a better run usually than the Oscars. Why? They let these folks drink during the ceremony. The Hollywood Foreign Press — they’ve got it going on. Champagne at every table and free-flowing all night. Memba Jack Nicholson talking with his butt cheeks. A-list actors don’t do this in front of their peers without a little help from Jack Daniels and his sexy pal, Bombay Sapphire. We can only hope this show is as memorable as those of years past.
And the fashion. Musn’t forget that. Lotsa victims, lotsa disasters. But also some fabulous rags. A must-watch for any diva in training.
TTFN — We must primp for the occasion.
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Despite some cool flicks early on in your career, you sir, have become a nasty hater with no use on our shores.
You’ve been banned from the island for your boorish, misogynistic tirades.
Be sober and get a new personality and heart — or be gone.
Rock bottom celebrity.
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This dude at once activates our gag reflex and also humanizes a sad sitch. Yep, we think he cares about Lindsay. But, he’s used it to shamlessly promote himself — whatever it is that he actually DOES.
This family is beyond therapy. Maybe electroshock. Lobotomy. Island for fame lepers?
We’re open for ideas. Oy.
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We love the show tunes, the monstrously subpar choreography, etc, but can’t get past 20 and 30-somethings playing high schoolers. Thus, we succomb and say good for Glee and 19 Emmy nods. Domination. Sue…now there’s a whack job we can get behind. LOVE THAT CRAZY BITCH.
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Evidence of real psychopathy — Lindsay Lohan appearing in court with a fingernail air-brushed with the words “F–k you.”
She knew full well her every move would be captured on film and camera. And yet, she creates drama with this bimbo stunt.
Yes she needs rehab. But she needs jail for being such an entitled brat.
We’re glad the judge said F-U back.
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An apology goes down a lot better in the Queen’s English, no? When the dude on the Congressional hot seat apologizes, it sounds so much smoother with that British lilt, a a stage actor stepping up all Hugh Grant-style, minus the aberrant nimbly bimbly. We find it marginally offputting that one of the BP execs would call Gulf region dwellers the “small people” but perhaps his heart was in the right place, but his American slang was not. Or something.
We wonder if BP can truly pay off the $20 billion escrow fund they have pledged for clean-up? It’s a nice idea, and the right thing to do, but when everything settles, will they have it to give?
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Is this Bush relic-talking head the chicest chick on TV? We think so. Choosing colors that suit her skin tone and that haircut! Oy, sublime. She is out-Sawyering Diane Sawyer. And far smarter than many of our better news bimbos.
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Teen hair boy Chace Crawford got hooked by the po-po in Plano, Texas, no less, for having a stick of weed in his car. He doesn’t look so hot in his jailhouse pic but who EVER looks good in those except Paris Hilton, who was simply marvelous, even with all that bad lighting.
We’d like to get more up in arms about this arrest. They say it is a “gateway drug.” We know for sure that our parents were wrong when they told us we would go blind. But we digress….
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As we posted earlier in a different venue: “Why is it that Bret Michaels can find good extensions but Britney cannot.” Oh, the quandaries. We’re all for longer better weaves on just about anyone, but when you are rich and famous (notorious), the hair stakes go up exponentially.
A bad weave is a bad weave. Please make a note of it.
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