These Boots Were Made For Walkin'

Are You Ready Boots?
Padma Lakshmi

While it's a mere two days in to 2024 I thought we could use some inspiration. Here it is in the form of one Ms. Padma Lakshmi!

Seriously! This woman is showing of her beautiful gams and rocking a yellow mini dress with a blue fur coat, not to mention while boots in NYC while it's frigid AF!

How inspiring, fashion forward, not to mention balls out is that?! Nothing is I tell you, and while I am a little hesitant to throw in that she is 53 years old, I just did. Why? Because this too is inspiring, just look at her will ya???

IMHO she is one of the most beautiful women there is.

Be your own Padma and get out there and bend it!!!

Padma on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/padmalakshmi/?hl=en  

Four More Days Until Six...

Hello Minions and Happy Monday March 6, 2023. In four more days, this Friday March 10, 2023 to be exact it will be time for six, Scream 6 that is.

I can not wait for the latest Scream movie!!! Advance word is it's great, not to mention brutal. Gotta love brutal, fer sure!

Also in my opinion (is there any other???) the change up to NYC is already giving me shiny and new, more menacing vibes.

Oooooooo the terror of it all, the countdown to Friday has begun...

Hit the trailer for Scream 6 after the jump of fear.

Debbie/Debi Vision

A Tale Of Two Debbie/Debi's
Debbie Harry & Debi Mazar

"Fill my eyes with that double vision, no disguise for that double vision" - Double Vision, Foreigner 

Celebrate Saturday with Double Debbie/Debi Vision Minions! "Yes" your eyes don't lie it's double Debbie/Debi's.

Blondie legend Debbie Harry and the glamourous Debi Mazar attending the Marc Jacobs Runway Show on February 2nd in NYC.

It's all you need for an absolutely fabulous Saturday...

So put on your statement coats and strut!

Blondie on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/blondieofficial/?hl=en

Debi on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/debimazar/?hl=en

Chic Out!

Chic!
Anne Hathaway

 "One, two, Ah, freak out! Le freak, c'est chic" - Le Freak, Chic

Spying Anne Hathaway out and about in NYC made me think of the phrase from the song Le Freak above. Except I would insert the word chic for freak.

There is something seriously amazing about the simplicity of Anne's outfit that is oh so chic at the same time.

I mean, flared leg jeans, a standard issue black top, add silver boosts to make it well, eye catching and, ya know, chic!

Thus today why don't we all try to Chic Out! with Anne by wearing our usual basics for the day but adding one simple practical item that puts it over into another realm with it.

Strike a pose there's nothing to it Minions...

Hey ho, let's go!!! 

Anne on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/annehathaway/?hl=en   

Hump Day & Chill

Keeping Things Lively
Blake Lively

Another Wednesday another Hump Day & Chill. When I saw Blake Lively out and about in NYC I thought one thing: Wow!

I have got to say this midriff baring little black dress is something special and Blake pulls it off to perfection, perfection I say!

So hats off today to Ms. Lively - she is our Hump Day & Chill Queen.

Hey, nobody does it better than Blake, fight me...!!!

Blake on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/blakelively/?hl=en

Pretty In Pink Plaid

In The Pink
Amanda Seyfried

When what to my wandering eyes did appear, but Amanda Seyfried heading into Good Morning America in NYC in Pink Plaid...

Maybe I need to get out more often but I've never seen a Pink Plaid suit before, let alone seen it on someone who wears it as well as Ms. Seyfried.

What a sight for my tired eyes this Saturday in the ayem. Something to put a little fun in my and your day.

After all don't each and every one of us need some pretty right here, right now?

Surrender The Pink!

Amanda on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/mingey/?hl=en   

In The Pink

Lizzo Beating

Rolling into the week I am feeling "in the pink," translation: I'm getting down my bad self! That's correct Minions I'm just like Lizzo who always gets down with her bad self and is literally "in the pink" at the Global Citizen Live concert in NYC.

Lizzo and are both 100% that bitch today, in the best way possible. 

Hey, there's nothing wrong with feeling ones self and feeling good about that. Now is there? Say "Yes" there you go see how easy that was???

I for one am energized and ready to rumble. Let's get this week started!

What's on your agenda?!

Lizzo on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/lizzobeeating/?hl=en  

Current Mood

White Heat
Chloe Sevigny

Hello Minions, for some reason only known to the corners of my mind, this photo of Chloe Sevigny looking chill in white and hailing a cab in NYC captures my Current Mood.

I'm sure it's because no matter what she does, Chloe always comes off so cool and confident. Two qualities that compliment each other to perfection.

Seriously, who looks that good during the summer heat in NYC? I ask you, I asked c'mon now answer me. What's that? You agree, good!!!

Thus today I saw we all aspire to bend it like Chloe and let her guide our collective Current Mood.

She's got a ticket to ride...

Chloe on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/chloessevigny/?hl=en   

Bang A Pot & Give A Yell!

Clan, Clang, Clang Went The Pot...
Sarah Silverman 

Apparently there is a new tradition happening in NYC during this time of quarantine. The citizens of the Big Apple take to their balconies at a designated time and bang pots and yell in support of essential workers "healthcare workers, delivery store workers and delivery people."

What a great way to boost morale in the hard hit city. Above we see Sarah Silverman enthusiastically joining her fellow New Yorkers in the much deserved recognition. 

Thus I leave you with this notion, try to do something every day that helps put a smile on you and other peoples faces. Trust me it is amazing. The few times I venture out during the week I always smile at people as I pass them on the street or shop side by side with them for groceries.

It's a simple yet powerful thing to do.

Keep on keeping minions!

Sarah on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/sarahkatesilverman/?hl=en

Just Because...Christina Hendricks

Streets of Fire!
Christina Hendricks

Just Because I am a big fan of the show Mad Men, Just Because she looks fabulous & Just Because she is painting the town red, here's Christina Hendricks on the streets of NYC!!!

While I believe they ended the show Mad Men when the should of, with what I thought was a brilliant series finale. I still lament the fact that it's gone. I loved it so much!

All of the characters were so interesting, even if they weren't particularly likable. 

Christina Hendricks portrayed one of my faves Joan Holloway. "Joanie" as she was often referred to on the show, was well dare I say it, always the smartest person in the room. She was in control of who she was and pretty much controlled everyone else. She knew how to leverage her considerable sex appeal to her advantage, while still maintaining her dignity.

Not things were not always smooth sailing for "Joanie" she always managed to keep herself together. 

I wonder how "Joanie" would navigate today's world, being as it is way different. I believe she was the type of woman who would know how to work any situation in any time and place. Thus she would handle today's world like an expert, business as usual, carry on.

Mad Men on IMDb -
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0804503/

Just Because...Winter

Hazy Shade of Winter
Jude Law

Just Because it's damn cold this ayem, Just Because warm jackets make you look fat & Just Because it's, well, Winter - Here is Jude Law bundled up in his Winter finest whilst walking around Manhattan. 

"Yes" nothing says Winter like this photo of Jude hitting the streets of NYC looking rather chilled to the bone I must say, and in fact I just did.

Honestly I can't wait for Winter to scram, get lost, beat it creep! Currently it is a quite chilling fourty-seven degrees here in Los Angeles with the high expected to be in the low sixties. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...!!!

Thus the heat is on and the Green Tea is flowing - 

Now is the Winter of our discontent, indeed!

Winter on Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter  

Holy Turquoise!

The X-Factor
Celine Dion

Whilst I am not really a fan of Celine Dion's I have to say while surfing the WWW this turquoise number made my jaw drop and a "Wow" fell out!

Seriously this is one stand out, super amazing, eye catching, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious ensemble.

Wanna tussle about that? I dare ya, you'll lose!

Imagine catching a real time glimpse of the this as Celine strutted down the streets of NYC where she was spotted in this outfit. I said imagine it, are you? Imagine it and imagine it now! Thank You.

Thus today's secret word is: Turquoise (duh)

Celine on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/celinedion/?hl=en

"Born In The Bronx"

Handsome Dick Manitoba releases his first solo album, 

"Born In The Bronx" 

Available Now via MVD Entertainment Group

Handsome Dick Manitoba was the leader of the NYC punk group "The Dictators" starting in 1975. The group went through a series of break ups and name changes but always with Manitoba as front man. This is his first solo release and is backed by a lineup of stellar musicians including P.F. Sloan, Michael Shrieve, Simon Kirke and others. Sloan backs him here on his opus "Eve of Destruction" playing harmonica, guitar and on background vocals. 

He was also an on air DJ on Sirius / XM for 14 years, being recognized by The Village Voice as "Best Satellite Radio DJ" in 2005. Manitoba was also lead singer for MC5 starting in 2005, after the death of lead singer Rob Tyner and remained in that capacity until they disbanded after the death of bassist Michael Davis in 2012. 

Manitoba now has a podcast called "You Don't Know Dick"...and the best is yet to come!

Producer / Co-writer Jon Tiven says: 

"We wanted to make a record that was contemporary punk 'n' roll with a love for the sound of our early heroes like Wynonie Harris, Bert Berns, and the Beach Boys. I brought in a few of my Nashville friends to play and sing on it----Buddy Miller, Harry Stinson, Beth Hooker, Shannon Pollard, Chuck Mead, Donte M'Shawn---as well as some old friends to kick the skins Mickey Curry, Mat Reale, Simon Kirke and Mike Shrieve. Our beach song, "Surfside," was injected with a direct dose of the California Sun by transcendental poet Stephen J. Kalinich, the only lyricist to work with Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson (as well as Mike Love and Stephen Marks). 

I suggested we cut a new version of my pal the late P.F. Sloan's classic anthem "Eve Of Destruction," and Handsome Dick was all-in. I even managed to fly in some harmony vocals, harmonica, and acoustic guitar from P.F. himself from some previous sessions I had done with him.

It took us a minute to find the right home for the record, but Arny Schorr stepped up with his Liberation Hall imprint and had all the enthusiasm we needed to see. So this is BORN IN THE BRONX. Germinated in NYC, manifested in Nashville, now available throughout the world... I hope y'all enjoy it!"

Seeing Red

The Woman Wore Red
Elizabeth Banks

Today I bring you Actress/Director Elizabeth Banks strutting her way to Good Morning America in NYC, looking ravishing in red. Thus bringing us our Seeing Red moment of the day. 

No doubt, actually one hundred percent sure, to promote the Charlie's Angels reboot she Directed and Stars in, with Kristen Stewart and two women that no one knows who the flip are. OK, somebody probably knows who the flip they are, but most of the world at large, meh.

The burning question I have is, who really wants to see this?! While Banks feature Directorial debut Pitch Perfect 2 made moola assuring she would get up to the plate to Direct another movie, I'm not quite sure this was a good choice. But I could be wrong.

Personally I will not be seeing it, unless I get hooked up for a free screening of it.

In the meantime I will chill in my man cave and watch the reruns of the TV Series on ME-TV, thank you very much.

Skip it? Or hit it? The choice is yours to make....

Charlie's Angels on IMDb -
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5033998/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=nv_sr_2  

Juicy!

Makin' News
Lizzo

I'm breezing into Saturday like...

"Mirror, mirror on the wall, Don't say it, 'cause I know I'm cute (ooh, baby)" Juice, Lizzo

"Yes" Lizzo and Myself have this in common, I'm feeling her today, thus she is my spirit animal of this moment, right here, right now.

Bear witness to bad ass Lizzo arriving not in a convertible, but on one for her performance on the Today Show in NYC.

"I'm like chardonnay, get better over time (so you know), Heard you say I'm not the baddest, bitch, you lied"

Preach Lizzo! If anyone tells you that your aren't worthy of being the baddest bitch today give them a smackdown!

Booyah!

Lizzo on the "Gram" 
https://www.instagram.com/lizzobeeating/?hl=en

Just Because... "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit"

Pals
Mariska Hargitay & Peter Gallagher

Just Because it will become the longest running TV Drama in history this season, twenty-one years and counting. Just Because it is one of my favorite TV Shows ever & Just Because Mariska Hargiaty is terrific as Olivia Benson. Here she is along with another actor I like, Peter Gallagher on the set the upcoming record breaking season in NYC.

It never ceases to amaze me how intricate, clever and compelling Law and Order: SVU storylines are. The coolest thing about them is they start out headed in one direction and more often than not veer off into another one you would have never thought. "Yes" snd they all make logical sense.

Along with top notch actors, the writers are amazing as well. When I see these stories unfold, as a writer I think to myself "Wow! How did they come up with that?!"

To keep a show going this many years and maintain the quality and keep it's audience is no small feat. 

Congratulations to all involved I am looking forward to this season dropping, can't wait to watch!

Law and Order: SVU on Twitter ("Yes" I follow it on there)
https://twitter.com/nbcsvu

World Pride

She's Got Spirit!
Lady Gaga

Today is the official last day of World Pride, and while the party may be over, the celebration should continue. "Yes" life should be a celebration every damn MotherF#cking day!

Bear witness to Lady Gaga sauntering her way in rainbow regalia to The Stonewall Inn, the place where the first Gay Pride was literally a riot. Hence on the 50th Anniversary of the historic event which transpired on June 28th in NYC - the Pride Party this weekend in the city of origin is an extravaganza!

So of course Gay ally our Lady of Gaga is out in full force and rocking it like a unicorn! Hey, she was Born This Way...

Thus on the last day of the party I leave you with this delightful image to remind you to keep on keepin' 365 days all the time. You and your life are a reason to celebrate!

Rainbow High Five!

Gaga on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/ladygaga/?hl=en  

Just Because...Chic Out!

Stepping Out
Naomi Watss

Just Because she looks so chic in this black ensemble, Just Because she is a power house actress & Just Because everyday is not like today I bequeath you Naomi Watts taking it to the streets in NYC.

Oh Naomi you look so fine you blow my mind, Naomi, hey, Naomi! Despite that Naomi's star making role (deservedly so) was in David Lynch's Mulholland Drive. She first came to my attention in the movie Tank Girl. 

Ya that loopy movie where Ice-T played a kangaroo human hybrid that goes like this:
"A girl is among the few survivors of a dystopian Earth. Riding a war tank, she fights against the tyranny of a mega-corporation that dominates the remaining potable water supply of the planet"

A word to the wise this is one movie where you probably don't want to be a Jet Girl like Naomi was.

Moving on...up I hope, or not. "Yes" up for sure. Naomi ended up getting her first Oscar nomination for a film called 21 Grams. Which I found challenging, thus I loved it!

Now where did I stash my cool black ensemble?

Naomi on IMDb:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0915208/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=nv_sr_2

Head

Totally Different Head
Jared Leto

Yesterday was a big day, with the birth of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's bouncing baby boy and of course a little to do called The Met Gala in NYC. 

Today is gonna pale in comparison, or perhaps not. Hey, it's all what you make of it. 

What's giving me life today? Why Jared Leto's I'm going to venture a guess and say Game of Thrones inspired look from yesterday's Gala. Which is a bedazzled man dress, but what truly makes this an envelope pusher is Leto carrying his own severed head.

Only Jared of Leto could, and for that matter would, pull this off. 

Now if you'll excuse me I'm gonna start plotting how to overthrow Mr. Leto's status as King of Pushing Boundaries. That's correct minions, I am going to sally forth and make a bid for the throne...

Mic Drop!

For more Met Gala fun click on the Vogue Magazine link below -

https://www.vogue.com/tag/event/met-gala

Dog Duty

Doggy Style
Dylan McDermott

It's time to let the dogs out, that's correct minions tis the day for Dog Duty, surrender the leash!

Oh, and what better way to report for such a task than with stud Dylan McDermott walking his pooch (not a euphemism) in NYC.

Dylan is so hunky, how hunky is he you ask? Well he actually attended a play I was in many moons ago, where I bared my backside to the audience and my front side to my fellow cast members.

I believe he was there because one of my co-stars was his waiter at a restaurant and told him about it. Anyway...he has the most beautiful blue eyes I have ever seen and so handsome to boot.

What does this have to do with Dog Duty you may ask? Nothing really, I simply used the dog walking pic as an excuse to swoon over Dylan. "Yes" I am feeling naughty - so there!

Now get out there and crack that whip (this is a euphemism) 

Ciao! 

Dylan on Twitter -
https://twitter.com/DylanMcDermott