Just call me Kristina with a "K" Heyyyyyy! I have lived in the Couv since I was like 12 or something...so been around the area forever! I'm engaged to my boo Amaury...it's pronounced Maui like the Hawaiian island. We've been together about 2 years...but doesn't feel that long! To the ladies who are trippin bout not findin a good man in Portland...trust me I have dated my fare share of skuzzy car salesman and wanna be rappers in the P-town too...there are some good ones left :) We actually met at a friends birthday BBQ in North Portland and then partied the night away (well really making out in the corner of McFaddens all night!)...then the rest is history.
Here's a pic of my boo and I kickin it somewhere Downtown!
I also am a student at a beauty school...and I'm proud to say I haven't melted anyone's hair off yet! But I have cut a few sweet ass mullets. Let me know if you want one...we can make it happen baby!Here I am messing around with a freaky looking mannequin and yes I have had nightmares about them!
Some other things you might like to know...I love fashion...so much I beg to be in plus size fashion shows... check it out here's me doin the damn thang...strikin a pose big gurl style ( I think the guy in the front row wants me :) j/k
So you might see me blogging about fashion, hot deals around the town, a new beauty product or tip....or shopping the clearance section (preferably 75% off) at Target! Let me know what kind of great deals you get!
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The best part of the day...Midday! Right after the Johnjay and Rich show...so you can spend the day with me from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. when you are workin...or whatever you might be doin! Plus got my boi Daniel our Z100 personal trainer holding it down with me for the 12 Noon Workout. Get at me if you have some fitness or nutrion questions!
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A pair of tickets for the Premiere of 90210 the new show on CW. They will have a Free BBQ & Bar (the Peach Pit) plus tons of prizes kickin it at the Clackamas Aquatic park.
Anyone knows me, knows that I love vintage style. Anything like late 40's to the 60's. I was scanning You Tube tonight for different vintage styles and came across this makeup artist with that too cute video. If you see any good vintage thangs including bridesmaid dresses...let a girl know.
Artists stand up for cancer
Friday 09-05-2008 8:44pm PT
Did you watch? I'm sooo pissed at my boo. He told me he was going to TIVO it and he didn't so I am bout to catch the last half hour later. But all the ladies repped and sang there little hearts out. Look how cute they looked in there Stand up for cancer T shirts and skinny jeans!
From left to right - singers Keyshia Cole, Leona Lewis. Fergie, Ciara, Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Mary J Blige, Rihanna, Carrie Underwood, Miley Cyrus, Ashanti, Natasha Bedingfield, and Nicole Scherzinger pose after performing “Just Stand Up”, the worldwide charity single benefiting Stand Up To Cancer. The song was created and produced by LA Reid and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, pictured in the center.
The performance aired tonight on the “Stand Up to Cancer” telethon
AKON Hits a WOMAN!
Friday 09-05-2008 3:00pm PT
Oh NO he didn't! This guy keeps getting himself more and more into *hit. Akon was rockin a concert in South Africa and crowd surfs. When he makes it to the stage there was a girl there and he knocks her across the face off the stage back into the audience. Akons a woman hater and negelects his fans...I'm not havin it!
Gucci Fall Looks...and the knockoffs we can afford.
Friday 09-05-2008 10:25am PT
It seems like only yesterday, I saw the Gucci Fall 2008/2009 runway collection online. It was a very exciting collection to see as well - a boho-chic theme filled with interesting prints and textures - Gucci is setting the trends for the upcoming season.
After the premiere of the collection over the summer, celebrities couldn’t wait to get their hands into it. Stars like Rihanna, Cassie, Amerie, and Vanessa Simmons have already been seen rocking the hottest clothing and accessories from the runways. I decided to come up with similar looks inspired by the show…
A. Sleeveless Satin Paisley Dress ($17.80) Gucci set the trend of paisley prints off this Fall & Winter season - featuring paisley printed blouses and long gowns. Get your print on with this cheap blouse I found online.
B. Textured Chain Bracelet ($4.80) Yet another steal I found online. The Gucci runway show was filled with chain & charmed bracelets and necklaces.
D. Belted velvet jacket ($69) Among the many fabrics and textures in the show - Velvet was also popular. This purple Velvet blazer adds a funky flavor to the boho chic look…
E. Leather Studded crossbody bag ($125) This leather studded bag is a great alternative for those who don’t have the cash to fund out for the over $1000 bags from Gucci’s Fall collection. This bag also helps to complete the look…
F. Jeffrey Campbell Crank Boot ($198) This Jeffery Campbell boot is almost a match to the $1250 Gucci devendra boot that the model in the photo is wearing. Also serves for a great alternative…
B. Popper Side Skinny Trouser (£40.00 or $60.00) These great black trousers with gold hardware on the sides are similar to some of the pants featured on the runway show.
D. CHAIN BELT WITH HORSE RING BUCKLE ($975) While putting this outfit together, I actually accidentally included this belt from Gucci! As you can see the accessories, while they are hot are very expensive. Luckily I have another alternative - Bebe Chain & Leather Fringe belt ($34).
E. Juicy Couture ‘The Beau’ Boyfriend Watch ($295) Lots of gold jewelry and watches were included in the show - this Juicy Couture was found just in time to complete this look.
F. Gucci Duchessa bag ($1112) Now this Gucci - I did mean to include. Why not included it in a Gucci-inspired outfit? This bag also happens to be 20% for those who are looking for some Gucci accessories…
B. Gucci babouska handbag ($1950) Another actual Gucci handbag from the Fall 2008 collection I threw in for fun. The bag features animated patchwork and brings a youthful appeal to the collection.
C. Steve Madden Grinnd Black Suede Boot ($199.95) This Steve Madden boot isn’t a replica of the Gucci boots featured in the show, but definitely serves as a cheaper pick. The stud details reminds you of the footwear of the collection.
D. Yaya Aflalo Angel Dress ($115) ; Vintage chain belt ($7.99) ; Silk paisley scarf ($59) This dress further brings the boho theme like the model rocked on the runway. I found a great vintage belt via ebay and paisley scarf to accentuate the look.
E. TOPSHOP OPAQUE BLACK TIGHTS (£5.00 OR $15.00) Completing the look are black tights - a big must have for the upcoming season.
Beyonce a Blond
Friday 09-05-2008 10:14am PT
Beyonce Knowles-Carter was spotted leaving rehearsals for Fashion Rocks at Rockefeller Center on Thursday night. The singer will be hitting the stage tonight for the annual show. FYI: Thursday also happened to be her 27th birthday as well, so happy belated bday Beyonce.
Ciara on the Cover of VIBE NAKED
Thursday 09-04-2008 3:25pm PT
Ciara poses nude for the October 2008 issue of Vibe magazine. The issue not only includes a nude cover, but a nude spread inside as well…looks like the singer is baring all with the upcoming album she has in store for us.
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Mysister loves to send me forwards...but this is a cool one !
Thursday 09-04-2008 11:50am PT
A Message for all women
THIS IS MOVING. HOW QUICKLY WE FORGET.....IF ....WE EVER KNEW...... WHY WOMEN SHOULD VOTE
This is the story of our Grandmothers and Great-grandmothers; they lived only 90 years ago. Remember, it was not until 1920 that women were granted the right to go to the polls and vote. The women were innocent and defenseless, but they were jailed nonetheless for picketing the White House, carrying signs asking for the vote. (Lucy Burns) And by the end of the night, they were barely alive. Forty prison guards wielding clubs and their warden's blessing went on a rampage against the 33 women wrongly convicted of 'obstructing sidewalk traffic.' They beat Lucy Burns, chained her hands to the cell bars above her head and left her hanging for the night, bleeding and gasping for air. (Dora Lewis) They hurled Dora Lewis into a dark cell, smashed her head against an iron bed and knocked her out cold. Her cellmate, Alice Cosu, thought Lewis was dead and suffered a heart attack. Additional affidavits describe the guards grabbing, dragging, beating, choking, slamming, pinching, twisting and kicking the women. . For weeks, the women's only water came from an open pail. Their food--all of it colorless slop--was infested with worms. (Alice Paul) When one of the leaders, Alice Paul, embarked on a hunger strike, they tied her to a chair, forced a tube down her throat and poured liquid into her until she vomited. She was tortured like this for weeks until word was smuggled out to the press. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/suffrage/nwp/prisoners.pdf So, refresh my memory. Some women won't vote this year because- -why, exactly? We have carpool duties? We have to get to work? Our vote doesn't matter? It's raining?
All these years later, voter registration is still my passion. But the actual act of voting had become less personal for me, more rote. Frankly, voting often felt more like an obligation than a privilege. Sometimes it was inconvenient.
Please, if you are so inclined, pass this on to all the women you know.
We need to get out and vote and use this right that was fought so hard for by these very courageous women. Whether you vote democratic, republican or independent party - remember to vote.
History is being made.
Celebs over Labor Day Weekend....
Tuesday 09-02-2008 12:14pm PT
What did you do? Send me your pictures... Kristina@clearchannel.com. While you were relaxing and doing your thang...
Pink was spotted riding her bike home home in Malibu after a Labor Day par-tay.
Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes and his girlfriend Singer Katy Perry arrive at MySpace Celebrity event in Vegas over the weekend.
Singer Leona Lewis was pictured leaving the ABC studio after appearing at Good Morning America in Times Square on Tuesday.
Rihanna eating Popeyes in Cali over the weekend. Girl knows how to get down on some chicken. She was also spotted out and about with Chris, as usual.
New Kids New album getting decent reviews...
Tuesday 09-02-2008 11:26am PT
Unbelievable NY NEWSDAY & LA TIMES reviews- which I am very suprized about. There album The Block dropped today and it's not my favorite. Let's just say I was much more obsessed when I was 10 :)But these reviews are actually very suprizing.
NY NEWSDAY
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
"The Block"
THE GRADE: B
BOTTOM LINE: The year's most potent reunion and maybe its biggest surprise
Certain expectations come with reunion albums, especially ones where the group has been apart longer than they were together.
But New Kids on the Block's "The Block" (Interscope) confounds them all. Not only does the Boston quintet's first new album in 14 years surpass the usual cobbled-together-so-we-can-tour reunion record, it is actually the best album of their multiplatinum career.
Unlike their most successful albums, including "Hangin' Tough" from 20 years ago, "The Block" isn't an all-Starr - impresario Maurice Starr - affair but a collection of some of the best collaborations with some of today's hottest songwriters.
In fact, the amiable first single, "Summertime," is a bit of a red herring. The rest of "The Block" is far from safe or laid-back. There are bold dance numbers, such as "Grown Man," featuring the Pussycat Dolls and Teddy Riley, that wrap up elements of Aretha soul, boy-band harmonies and today's R&B in a slick package. There are such songs as the pretty collaboration with Ne-Yo, "Single," which show off the New Kids' still-strong vocals, especially from Joey McIntyre and Jordan Knight. And there's a bona fide smash-in-waiting with "Put It on My Tab," a T-Pain-styled club song helmed by Akon that is sure to make even the staunchest haters do a double-take.
"The Block" may not break any ground musically, but it's actually strong enough to make people reconsider the New Kids' entire career and wonder what will come next.
LA TIMES
New Kids on the Block
"The Block"
Interscope
**** (4 stars)
On their first album since 1994, the thirtysomething members of New Kids on the Block make remarkably little attempt to conceal their ages. There's one song called "Grown Man," for example, and there's another in which the hook goes, "I'm a big boy / You're a big girl now."
"The Block" even ends with a bit of in-the-studio chatter between Donnie Wahlberg and one of his children -- not the most efficient way of distracting us from the fact that these backstreet boys are well on their way to becoming middle-aged men. (On the other hand, the album does include a track called "Sexify My Love," which is certainly a mistake nobody over the age of 16 should make.)
Perhaps the surest sign of the New Kids' maturity here is the surprising strength of most of the material. They've been around long enough to know what a hit sounds like, and they're wise enough to know that they don't have forever to rebuild a following. So "The Block" comes loaded with sure-thing collaborations with radio-pop rainmakers such as Timbaland, Akon, Ne-Yo and Polow da Don, each of whom treat the project with respect, not condescension.
The best cuts exude an understated confidence the old New Kids never had: In "Click Click Click" they layer sleek blue-eyed soul vocals over a hushed computer-music groove, while "Twisted," the Timbaland track, sets angelic harmonies against a menacing synth riff. "Grown Man," produced by new jack swing maestro Teddy Riley, even makes clever use of a sample of "Chain of Fools."
Considering Top 40's predilection for unlined young faces, "The Block's" unexpected quality is no guarantee of a commercial rebirth for NKOTB, who play the Staples Center on Oct. 8. Believe it or not, though, they've got the right stuff.
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