The Grooming Process!

Greetings,

What a restful week it has been. I know many of you are chuckling. Keep all the wonderful comments to yourselves. Last week,I decided to break my four day fast of no shopping and go to The Barney's Warehouse Sale.
I acquired some wonderful little keepsakes. I am a slight fan of the Benjamin Bixby line. I also really enjoy Rod Keenan hats. I truly recommend that you take a look at his collection. I also purchased some boots nice black ones. http://rodkeenannewyork.com/

Now back to the business at hand. Many of you are always wondering what my oral hygiene regime consist of. Have I ever had braces? NO! Have I ever had professional whitening? NO! I am just simply blessed with great oral hygiene. It runs in my family. However, the process is serious. Here it is.
I use Listerine to start, then Listerine Whitening, then brush with two different toothbrushes and two different toothpastes. I never use the same toothpaste after completing it. I change it! However, the same toothpastes are always being used. Example............ Brands A,B, C and D. If D has been finished then I will go to brand B. You got it. This works for everyone! I am a telling you. OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH! Flossing is key!

Also, have those dark grey fillings replaced. Nothing like smiling or laughing and see the results of your candy addiction.

Also, lip balm is very important. I never leave home without, pen, lip balm, Amex, debit card, keys and license (identification). If you need recommendations for lip balm just email me. I have tried them all, even Prada's.
Ciao for now!
Also remember that FASHION IS A LUXURIOUS NECESSITY!

Fashion WEEK NYC 2009

The events that are outlined this week have been................. a little boring. Many Fashion Week events are always grand and packed with lots of activity. However, I am sadden by the lack luster. Nevertheless, I have a few photos of some of the activities. I hope that you all enjoy them.

Nevertheless, Zegna had a great show. Baby Phat... I skipped. Tracee Reese............

I have not shopped in four days. WHOA! However, I have been frequenting my tailor. HINT HINT! THE GYM is beautiful experience. I will be back to share with you all some things about etiquette. I have noticed some things that I am not pleased with.

MY NEW Stephen Sprouse Addition and MORE!

I have said once and I will keep saying it "FASHION IS A LUXURIOUS NECESSITY!" Here are my latest acquisitions. In the early part of the decade Louis Vuitton issued the graffiti collection by artist mentioned above. Needless to say, I got only one piece.

This time it was a different situation.

The GUCCI Backpack WAS ONLY 200.00!!

Here is another piece of information the Barney's Warehouse SALE!!! CHECK IT OUT!http://www.barneys.com/Barneys%20New%20York%20Warehouse%20Sale/WAREHOUSE_SALE,default,pg.html

AS I said...........

John Legend, performed at Radio City a week ago. He did an awesome performance. Thanks to a very good friend of mine, who acquired the passess. Its good to know people and be loved by them. You know a lot people and not one of them love or like you. HMMMM!

Also, I had spent the weekend in D.C. Needless, to say I did one of the many things I do best and that is what.......................... SHOP! I went to Polo Rugby www.polo.com. I went to Polo by Ralph Lauren and Pottery barn I purchased this lamp http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p11343/index.cfm?pkey=cnew%2Dsale%2Dlighting. Great. You know you can't just have all the clothes and your place looks like a fall out shelter.

I also went to Urban Outfitters. I purchased this t shirt. Love it. and I also purchased this bobble head from them as well. I am off to the Barneys sale. Hey fashion week is coming and I have something to wear,but need something else. SMILE! CIAO! http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&navAction=jump&id=15000599&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS&color=00http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&navAction=jump&id=16024333&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS&color=05

What to Do When You Live in a Shoe?

What do you when you live a shoe? This could be taken in many ways. One way it can be interpreted as living beyond your means. These economic times have had a hit on many of us. We all know at least one person that is not doing as well , because of job loss.

As I have stated I have cut back on the dining out. So, I cook at home. I have commenced to cook for a couple of friends that I know that have been hit by this unfortunate state of the world.

So, we are sacrificing in many ways. However, I must say that I am exhausted with people being afraid to flaunt wealth and fashion like it is the spawn of satan. RELAX, the good book even says do all things with moderation. I will return to this soapbox later. However, I have not endured many years of educational chaos to achieve this life that I prayed for to be dismissed. Understand that I have always been the one to give back more than I should. So, this is not something that I am going to be a part of.


Here is a little tip for shopping. Shop inexpensive for trends. Invest in good stuff that is timeless.
When most of us think twice before buying something new, it's wise to shop for quality investment pieces that will look good for several seasons. And that is where many bargain racks come in, for real.

Get a head start on the looks for the Spring. Pink is it, ladies!
2. One shoulder
3. snakeskin accessories
4. ruffles
5. carryall bags
6. colorful cardigans
7. bold jewelry (faux or real)

I will be back to talk about my John Legend evolution, and my weekend in DC. What a world wind?!!!!

What is a Friend?

Good A.M.,
I am a true advocate of the Fall and Winter. One because I was born in the greatest month of all. Secondly, you could truly absorb a person true since of style during these colder months. However, I am exhausted with this snow. Its enough to make me drink Pomegranate juice without a straw.

Well, on during one of my many cabin fever episodes. I commenced to meditate on the importance of friendships.
What is a friend? So, I decided to look for a meaning of what I thought a friend is and should be. After reading a plethora of meanings I completely and totally agree with my friends from Wikipedia, ( friend used very loosely). Here is what we say a friend is.

Friendship is a term used to denote co-operative and supportive behavior between two or more people. In this sense, the term connotes a relationship which involves mutual knowledge, esteem, and affection and respect along with a degree of rendering service to friends in times of need or crisis. Friends will welcome each other's company and exhibit loyalty towards each other, often to the point of altruism. Their tastes will usually be similar and may converge, and they will share enjoyable activities. They will also engage in mutually helping behavior, such as exchange of advice and the sharing of hardship. A friend is someone who may often demonstrate reciprocating and reflective behaviors. Yet for many, friendship is nothing more than the trust that someone or something will not harm them.
Value that is found in friendships is often the result of a friend demonstrating the following on a consistent basis: the tendency to desire what is best for the other, sympathy and empathy, honesty, perhaps in situations where it may be difficult for others to speak the truth, especially in terms of pointing out the perceived faults of one's counterpart
mutual understanding.
In a comparison of personal relationships, friendship is considered to be closer than association, although there is a range of degrees of intimacy in both friendships and associations. Friendship and association can be thought of as spanning across the same continuum.

I usually never use the term best friend. Yes, I completely understand that BFF is cool to say. How should your other friends feel when you are not placing them in that same category? Well, with all that being said I just understand that there are different friends for many things. You are a multi faceted person. Therefore, you have friends for many things.

Similar to those non platonic relationships they need to be nurtured and cared for as well.
You are probably saying, "Mr. Cosmo, How do you nurture a friendship?

1. I send little personal notes to them. Yes, I write personal notes.

2. Yesterday, I sent this little message via text" If you threw a party, and invited everyone you knew. They would see the biggest gift would be from me; and the card attached would say, "Thank You for being a friend!"

Life is a wonderful thing. Be honest and understand that these friendships needs to be nurtured.
So, drop the BEST and be the best you can to yourself.