Sh*t Girls Say

See, I would be offended by this if it wasn't so damn true. Seriously, spot on.

A Golden Globes and SAG Awards Nominations Rant (aka a thinly veiled Parks and Recreation fangirl post).

I do this every year, but I feel as if I'm particularly annoyed with this year's Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations. After the nominations were announced, I was about two vodka tonics and several heavy breaths away from a good old fashioned hair flying, crazy eyed, foot stomping temper tantrum. But HFPA and SAG, it's just not fair!

It's clear to me now that both lists of nominations are invalid because they exclude Parks and Recreation from their best comedy ensemble/series categories. Seriously now, seriously?! Where's Seth Myers and his SNL Weekend Update bit when you need him?

Season three of P&R was perfection, and there's not even a shred of embellishment in that statement. I mean, come on people -- flawless cast, a comedy that favors optimism instead of insult, Leslie freakin' Knope, Ron effing Swanson, all on a pretty little platter.. for god's sake, what more do you want?! At least the HFPA came to their senses and nominated Amy Poehler for best actress in a comedy series. So that's one less reason to hurl my TV across the room come awards night. The real disrespect comes from the SAGs, because the nominations come directly from their peers. And when you're snubbed altogether, that just hurts. Damn.

It also hurts when you've been edged out of a Golden Globe nomination by a show in its infancy that's barely even had nine freaking episodes. I mean, I love Zooey Deschanel and I love New Girl, but let's not pretend that playing a weird, quirky, yet lovable indie girl is a far stretch for Zooey. If that's worth a Golden Globe nomination, maybe I should star in a show about a nerdy Asian girl who is pressured by her parents to become a doctor/lawyer and get married in order to populate the world with even more overachieving children and overbearing parents.

I've come to some conclusions about these snubs. Clearly, the SAG voters who did not nominate P&R nor Amy Poehler are either:

1. all blind,
2. all jealous of the comedy gold that is Parks and Recreation,
3. are all receiving bribes from Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk,
4. or all of the above.

Sounds about right, no?

On the upside, Claire Danes has been nominated for Homeland and that makes me beyond happy because girlfriend is certifiably crazy on that show and it is awesome. Thank you for getting something right, HFPA and SAG!

Coming in March 2012: Marni for H&M!

I am beyond thrilled with H&M's recent announcement that their newest collaboration would be with Italian brand, Marni! I'm so excited! I'm a huge fan of Marni, so this obviously has me salivating with anticipation. Leave it up to H&M to keep its loyal customers on their toes for its next collaboration. I didn't even see this coming, but yet this makes alot of sense for H&M, considering Marni's fashion forward, yet completely wearable aesthetic. Versace for H&M was a little too loud and gaudy for my own personal taste, but Marni's quirky, print and colorblock based aesthetic is right up my alley. The spring collection will include both men's and womenswear, along with jewelry, accessories, and shoes.

The collection will launch March 8, 2012 in 260 stores worldwide and online (where available). The H&M US online shopping site is set to launch in 2012, but no word on whether or not that will happen before the Marni launch. Let's hope so!

First Look at Mary Katrantzou for Topshop

Um, hi. Forget about Missoni for Target. I am officially in love with this collaboration and all I've gotten is this one little, teeny tiny taste.

You're looking at Topshop's latest collaboration with Mary Katrantzou, whose signature style is a blend of complex digital prints on the backdrop of a feminine silhouette. Judging by this first look, seems like Katrantzou didn't hold back one bit designing this collection for Topshop and I am ever so grateful. Oh, Topshop, how I love thee. How did you know that my newest obsession was this budding London designer?

The 14-piece spring 2012 collection will be available for purchase next February. For now, I'll be collecting my pennies, because I'm afraid I may need each and every piece. Damnit.

New "Arrested Development" Episodes Coming to Netflix in 2013

I just blue myself.

I have been waiting for years, and I mean friggin' YEARS, for the Bluths and Tobias Funke to come back into my life, and after stringing me along for five excruciatingly long years filled with movie rumors and empty promises, I finally have some something concrete to hold onto and obsess over. That's right. Arrested Development will be returning for roughly 9-10 episodes that will air on Netflix in 2013. So from now until 2013, I will put my AD DVDs on a continuous loop in my house, paint myself in varying shades of blue, and always trust that there's money in the banana stand, or at the very least, a handful of new Arrested Development episodes five years after it was so viciously taken off air.

Oh thank you, Mitch Hurwitz and all the powers that be! THANK YOU!

First Hunger Games Trailer

Okay, okay! I've been MIA, I know. I think it may be because I fell into the black hole of Missoni for Target. I spent a good month stalking Targets and eBay looking for those precious Missoni items. Now that I've gotten my hot little hands on everything I wanted, I can come back to the real world. Aaand the good news is that in the real world, we finally have a Hunger Games trailer! I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm a little bit obsessed with this franchise. That's right. No shame in a grown woman this obsessed with a young adult series. I'm looking at you, TwiMoms.

Hunger Games releases in theaters on March 23, 2012.

Fringe Season 4 Premiere Preview

I AM SO READY FOR THIS.

Season 4 premieres next Friday, Sept 23 at 9pm on FOX.

Fall TV Premiere Schedule

Thanks to TV Line, here's a clear, organized schedule of fall premiere dates.

Click to enlarge. (image credit: tvline.com)


Shows I'm excited to see coming back:

• Parks and Recreation (premieres 9/22, 8:30pm, NBC)
  
• The Amazing Race --this show could go on for 50 seasons and I'd still watch, mainly because I will forever be one of those obnoxious people who immediately picture themselves doing every single challenge. I have in depth conversations with BF over how we would strategize going into every single detour. No joke. I think I could totally rock out TAR. (premieres 9/25, 8pm, CBS)
• Fringe --I have literally been freaking out everyday since last season's finale. That may be overexaggeration, as it may be every other day. (premieres 9/23, 9pm, FOX)
• Dexter (premieres 10/2, SHO)
• House --last season's finale really threw me for a loop and not in a good way, but it's okay, I still love you, Hughie. (premieres 10/3, FOX)
• Modern Family --second season was a little bit of a letdown, but I'm cautiously optimistic. (premieres 9/21, 9pm, ABC)
• Law and Order SVU --I'm still shedding a tear over Christopher Meloni's departure, but at least I have my Mariska, albeit in limited capacity. (premieres 9/21, 10pm, NBC)
• Happy Endings (premieres 9/28, 9:30pm, ABC)
• The Vampire Diaries --this used to be my guilty pleasure show, but then it turned into all kinds of awesome. (premieres 9/15, 8pm, CW)
  
• Nikita --hell yeah! My Maggie Q is back! (premieres 9/23, 8pm, CW)
• How I Met Your Mother --I'm late to the train, but I just started marathoning this show starting with season one. Here's hoping I can catch up before the season's end. (premieres 9/19, 8pm, CBS)
• The Voice --I am literally obsessed with this show. OBSESSED. (midseason, NBC)
  

New shows I'm adding to my rotation:

• Pan Am (premieres 9/25, 10pm, ABC)
• Up All Night -- I will watch anything with Christina Applegate, Will Arnett, and Maya Rudolph in it. ANYTHING. (premieres 9/21, 8pm, ABC)
• Ringer --I, just like every other 20something year-old TV geek out there, have been anxiously awaiting Sarah Michelle Gellar's return to TV ever since that one sad, fateful day when Buffy went off the air. (premieres 9/13, 9pm, CW)
  
• Smash--this looks like Glee, except the adult version, and not a trainwreck. (midseason, NBC)
• Good Christian Belles --Cheno is back on ABC! My heart is still hurting after Pushing Daisies was pulled, but at least I'll have her back on my TV soon. (midseason, ABC)
  

Shows I'm on the fence about (but will probably end up watching anyway):

• Glee -- Agh. This show. I know I should give up on it, I really do (especially after last season's hot mess finale), but I can't seem to. I have problems. (premieres 9/20, 8pm, FOX).
• The Office --will this ever be the same without Michael Scott? Guess we'll find out. (premieres 9/22, 9pm, NBC)
• NEW: Revenge --I watched the pre-air pilot, and while it does seem intriguing, I can also see it turn into a soap opera revenge story. Who knows. (premieres 9/21, 10pm, ABC)
• NEW: New Girl --Again, saw a pre-air of the pilot, and while Zooey D makes a living off being delightfully weird, she was a little too weird in the pilot --like can't take you out because you're not socially acceptable weird. But there's potential there that the painful social awkwardness could get fine tuned to a point of hilarity as the season progresses. I have high hopes for my favorite indie pixie girl, Zooey D. (premieres 9/20, 9pm, FOX)
  
• NEW: The Playboy Club --this definitely has a cool vibe and look to it, but I'm not 100% convinced it'll be anything more than a bunch of bunny tails, low cleavage, and a slew of men sipping whiskey and generally looking pretty pervy while eying said bunny tails and low cleavage. (premieres 9/19, 10pm, NBC)
• NEW: 2 Broke Girls --Kat Dennings, on TV, in a comedy? Okay, I'll take it. (premieres 9/19, 9:30pm, CBS)
• NEW: The Secret Circle --I saw the pre-air pilot for this as well. It was better than expected, and I will watch this for Thomas Dekker alone.
  

(image credit: tvline.com)

Lanvin Fall 2011 Campaign Video

...Aaaaaand this is why I love Alber Elbaz.

Also, Karen Elson and Raquel Zimmerman can really shake it. Amish style.

Anderson Cooper @Google Talks & A Post Grad Reflection

I often watch (and find great joy in) these @Google Talks, so imagine my excitement when I heard Anderson Cooper would be on to promote his new daytime talk show, Anderson. I am a huge fan of the silver fox, and I'm still sad that our paths never crossed when I worked at CNN. I've somehow convinced my (deluded) self that if we met, he'd decide that we would have to become bffs. Come on, Anderson! We're biffles! I've been known to giggle like a high-pitched girl too, except I am a girl. But that's beside the point.



At around the 12:00 mark, he starts talking about his college experience and his life post-graduation. He made the comment that he didn't find his college experience that fulfilling and that he didn't understand why people always say college is the best four years of their lives. I often have that same thought and I've spent a long time reflecting on my own experience, trying to pick apart decisions that led to taking classes, making friends, etc., and I always somehow end up blaming myself for thinking it wasn't that great. Like Anderson says, it was okay, but if that was the greatest four years of your life, then you're screwed. College is like a timewarp where you put your life on hold in a little bubble, and spend time studying abstract theories, memorizing facts like your life depended on it, and scribbling in blue books like you were writing an epic novel. Sprinkle in (or heavily douse) some lame fratboy kegger parties with too many drinks and too little regrets, and you have yourself the typical college experience. Come graduation, you have high hopes and big dreams. Fast forward a couple of months later, and you wonder if you'll ever use your political science degree for anything even remotely related to what you want in life, and where you and your dreams fit into the whole workplace/world. I think I missed the course on what do after college and how to cope when letter grades and GPAs don't mean a thing in the real world.

Nothing like a mild dose of self-deprecation for a Monday!

Anderson then goes on to say that A) his political science degree was basically useless (hey, guess who else majored in poli sci?) and B) upon graduation, he made a list of the things he wanted in life.

Here's my list (roughly):

1. Happy life. This is a work in progress.
2. Travel. I'd love to see you, ____ (Tokyo, Milan, Paris, Sydney, etc. etc.).
   
3. Own french bulldog(s).
4. Keep and nurture longlasting friendships and relationships. I'd also at some point, like a totally gratuitous, self-indulgent Sex and the City montage. I'm talking about the clothes, shoes, bags, and the strut down 5th Ave. This may or may not include my male buddies.
   
5. Live in New York.
6. Discover L.A. I've lived here all my life, but the city is still a stranger to me.
   
7. Learn to love myself, imperfections and all.
   
8. Learn to love the gym.
9. Find the perfect place to call home, and then decorate it with reckless abandon.
   
10. Achieve the perfect, no fuss, no muss, roll out of bed hair by actually rolling out of bed, not by spending 1 hour with an arsenal of product, tools, and growing frustration.
11. Visit (or work) on a television or movie set.

The Royal Totoraums

This is pretty much the best thing ever.

via Fanartica

Missoni x Target Full Lookbook; Wallet Already on Fire..

I am in trouble. My credit card is already starting to smoke.. poor thing.

My only gripe is that so much of the collection is only available online! Come on, Target! I need immediate satisfaction.

There are about a bagillion products, so head over to Nitrolicious to get a full look at the lookbook, including prices. Missoni for Target hits stores September 13. It's so close, I can taste it!

Things I clearly need:

Cardigan, $49.99:


Skirt, $39.99:


Sweater Coat, $79.99:



Rainboots, $34.99:



Scarf, $24.99:


Clearly, there's a trend here. If I could deck out my walls in Missoni print, I would.

Duvet and Pillow Sham Set, $99.99


Quilt, $39.99. THIS QUILT IS AMAZE.



Serving trays, $19.99-$24.99:



Espresso Set, $39.99:



Wood Frame, $12.99:



6 Pack File Folders, $4.99, File Sorter, $9.99. I don't know why I need these, but I just do, okay?!



Sweater Box, $14.99:



I bet you'd want to come over to my house if I let you ride my Missoni bike and lounge on my tres chic patio sectional.

Awesome bike, $399.99:


Patio Sectional, $599.99

Missoni x Target Lookbook Preview

Thanks to Nitrolicious, we now have a first look at the Missoni x Target lookbook. They weren't kidding when they said the collection would include 400+ items from a wide variety of household and clothing departments. I'm feeling some of these pieces, but I'm a little underwhelmed. I think I need that stack of coffee cups in my life, though.

Also, a legit serious question. Is a $400 Missoni bike frivolous? I need that in my life, right?

Just kidding, guys. I'm a responsible adult! Obviously I'm smarter than that and I'm going to get that lone $430 Hello Kitty bike sitting in the corner of the Sanrio store I've been obsessively eying for over a year now. Everytime I see that friggin' bike I start to squee! and the thought of actually biking everywhere creeps into my head for just a second. It's just a second, though. I'd probably die of exhaustion 200 feet away from my house.

Missoni for Target launches September 13. You all better get in line behind me at the housewares department. Check out the rest of the sneak peak of the Missoni lookbook at Nitrolicious.

Currently:

This pretty much sums up my mood to a T right about now.

To preface: I'm on yet another job search. My contract expiration date at work is nearing, and soon I'll be out on the street, begging for job-sized scraps once more. That's not too much to ask, is it? College education schmeducation.

Speaking of, I got a call from a sweet, young student from the UCSD alumni office last week asking for a donation. She was perfectly nice, but girl, please. First of all, if UCSD had actually helped me find a job post-graduation, sure, maybe. Second of all, girl, please.

Also, sidebar: I kind of love how they train the people in the office who have to make cold calls for alumni donations. They start off with this really chipper tone, and then ask about your life, how you're doing, and all that jazz (i.e. charm you into thinking your life is totally awesome now, even though it's a little far left of awesome, and a little more mediocre). Then they thinly veil the premise of the phone call with a contact information update and mention of the alumni events schedule. Yeah, okay, right. Like I don't know where this is going. And just when you think you can politely hang up, they start hounding you for donations. And you know what? You can't just say no because then you seem like a total jerk. So you've got to indulge them, right up until the point when they make you feel guilty for not being able to donate a measly $100 for their fantastic establishment. Oh, I'm sorry, UCSD! I didn't realize that the thousands upon thousands of dollars I spent on a piece of paper simply wasn't enough. Oops. Here's another $50. Can we call it even now?

Okay, Bitter Betty is cutting herself off.

AMC Unveils "The Walking Dead" Season 2 Trailer at Comic Con

Can't wait! This show is so beautifully shot, it's like one fantastically long zombie flick.

The Walking Dead season 2 premieres on October 16, on AMC.

Lionsgate Releases motion poster for "The Hunger Games"

Who's ready for this movie?!

That's right, I READ YOUNG ADULT. Deal with it.

2011 Emmy Nominations

I'm still trying to recover from this morning's Emmy nomination announcement, so I'll just provide some quick thoughts:

The Good:

• Parks & Recreation and Amy Poehler's comedy series and comedy actress nominations. I couldn't think of any show or anyone more deserving of these nominations. If they don't win, I'll picket outside the Academy, compose precisely worded, 140 character-long angry emo tweets, and cry for days. Those are obviously the most logical and normal responses you'd expect from anybody come September 18th and their names aren't inside the ballot.
• Laura Linney for The Big C. I know she's up against my beloved Amy P, but Laura Linney is fantastic on this show.
• Conan and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon nominations in the Variety, Music, or Comedy Series category. Guess what wasn't nominated? Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Strangely enough, neither was Letterman. I wonder when the last time at least one of these shows wasn't nominated in this category.
  

The Bad:

• All the adult actors on Modern Family receiving supporting actress/actor, comedy nominations. Let's be real here. This season of MF was considerably weaker than the last. I'd say Ty Burrell and Eric Stonestreet's nominations were well deserved, but I don't think it was necessary to nominate everyone. Maybe next year the kids will get some Emmy cred. Doubt it, though. The Academy usually turns their noses up at nominating youngin's.
• Glee for best comedy series. Was I watching the same season as the Academy was when they decided on nominees? This has to be by far, the worst season of Glee that has ever been produced. Am I being harsh? Maybe. Was this season of Glee cringeworthy? Definitely.
• Kathy Bates for best actress, drama series in Harry's Law. Hey, I know it's Kathy Bates and I've seen Misery and everything, but I've also seen Harry's Law. That should sum it up right there.
• No major Walking Dead nominations? None, not at all? Wow, ok.
• Not sure if this belongs on the bad list, but I'd say it lies somewhere in limbo between good and bad: the absence of The Killing in the best drama series category. Did they shoot themselves in the foot with the much talked about and (mostly) hated season finale? Looks like it, doesn't it?
  

The Ugly:

• Um, I'm sorry, but where the hell is Fringe? Don't tell me John Noble doesn't deserve to be nominated for his Walter/Walternate portrayals. JUST DON'T TELL ME THAT!
  
• Another slap in the face: Nick Offerman for Parks & Recreation. I challenge anyone to find a character any more flawlessly awesome than Ron Swanson. COME ON, TRY. No one sums up this great injustice better than the fabulous Amy Poehler:
  

  "A lot of people don't know that just last week, Tom Selleck presented him with a Lifetime Mustache Award, which a lot of people don't know. He'll always have that, and they can't take that away from him. But it's a hot load of bullshit that he didn't get a nomination, and you can quote me on that. But I suspect and hope that will change. And certainly that field, there's a lot of talented men vying for that position. If you asked Nick, he'd say the show is represented. But I would say his work on the show is the best stuff on TV, and he deserves every award." (via Hitfix)

• Shameless being snubbed almost completely, if not for Joan Cusack's guest actress nomination. I thought at least Emmy Rossum would receive a nomination because of her great performance during the show's freshman season, or maybe even William H. Macy, because he's William H. Macy, but no. No dice.
  

See the rest of the nominees below. View the whole list on Emmys.com. The Emmys will take place live on Sunday, 8/7c, 9/18 on FOX.

OUTSTANDING DRAMA
Boardwalk Empire
Dexter
Friday Night Lights
Game of Thrones
The Good Wife
Mad Men

OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Kathy Bates, Harry’s Law
Connie Britton, Friday Night Lights
Mireille Enos, The Killing
Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: SVU
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men

OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire
Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Hugh Laurie, House
Timothy Olyphant, Justified

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Josh Charles, The Good Wife
Alan Cumming, The Good Wife
Walton Goggins, Justified
John Slattery, Mad Men
Andre Braugher, Men of a Certain Age

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Kelly Macdonald, Boardwalk Empire
Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife
Christine Baranski, The Good Wife
Margo Martindale, Justified
Michelle Forbes, The Killing
Christina Hendricks, Mad Men

OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Bruce Dern, Big Love
Beau Bridges, Brothers & Sisters
Michael J. Fox, The Good Wife
Paul McCrane, Harry’s Law
Jeremy Davies, Justified
Robert Morse, Mad Men

OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Mary McDonnell, The Closer
Julia Stiles, Dexter
Loretta Devine, Grey’s Anatomy
Randee Heller, Man Men
Cara Buono, Mad Men
Joan Cusack, Shameless
Alfre Woodard, True Blood

OUTSTANDING COMEDY
The Big Bang Theory
Glee
Modern Family
The Office
Parks and Recreation
30 Rock

OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Laura Linney, The Big C
Melissa McCarthy, Mike & Molly
Martha Plimpton, Raising Hope
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation

OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Louis C.K., Louie
Steve Carell, The Office
Johnny Galecki, The Big Bang Theory
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Chris Colfer, Glee
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family
Ed O’Neill, Modern Family
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Jane Lynch, Glee
Betty White, Hot In Cleveland
Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live
Jane Krakowski, 30 Rock

OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Idris Elba, The Big C
Nathan Lane, Modern Family
Zach Galifianakis, Saturday Night Live
Justin Timberlake, Saturday Night Live
Matt Damon, 30 Rock
Will Arnett, 30 Rock

OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Kristin Chenoweth, Glee
Dot-Marie Jones, Glee
Gwyneth Paltrow, Glee
Cloris Leachman, Raising Hope
Tina Fey, Saturday Night Live
Elizabeth Banks, 30 Rock

OUTSTANDING REALITY SHOW HOST
Phil Keoghan, The Amazing Race
Ryan Seacrest, American Idol
Tom Bergeron, Dancing With the Stars
Cat Deeley, So You Think You Can Dance
Jeff Probst, Survivor

OUTSTANDING REALITY SHOW COMPETITION
The Amazing Race, CBS
American Idol, Fox
Dancing With the Stars, ABC
Project Runway, Lifetime
So You Think You Can Dance, Fox
Top Chef, Bravo

OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC, OR COMEDY SERIES
The Colbert Report, Comedy Central
Conan, TBS
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, Comedy Central
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, NBC
Real Time With Bill Maher, HBO
Saturday Night Live, NBC

OUTSTANDING TV MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Cinema Verite, HBO
Downton Abbey, PBS
The Kennedys, ReelzChannel
Mildred Pierce, HBO
The Pillars of the Earth, Starz
Too Big To Fail, HBO

H&M's Newest Collaboration: Versace

(photos courtesy of H&M)

H&M announced today that their next collaboration would be with Italian fashionhouse, Versace. I guess Donatella changed her tune, because back in '08, she turned down an offer to collaborate with H&M because she believed it would diminish the notion of luxury that is associated with the Versace brand. I guess it just goes to show that no one's unaffected by this economy.

Judging by the preview, it looks like we have alot of leather and print to look forward to, and that means it won't come cheap, especially if the released version of that studded leather dress has all those details on it.

Versace x H&M launches in select stores November 19. Donatella also designed an H&M online exclusive pre-spring collection which will be available to countries with online shopping on January 19, 2012.

I'm having mixed feelings, although I do like the print on the dress. You?

Missoni x Target First Look!

The Missoni and Target collaboration has been kept under lock and key, with a preview hosted a couple of weeks ago that had a strict no tweet, no blog, no picture policy. However, the paparazzi caught Margherita Missoni and Carolina Crescentini shooting the ad campaign in Milan and managed to snap a few photos. Voila! We now have our first look.

From the photos, I spy with my Missoni-loving eye... roller luggage, laptop cases, sweaters, scarves, headbands, and dresses, all in their signature zig zag print.

It's a promising start! Can't wait to see the rest. The full collection will feature 400+ pieces and will launch in Target stores across the US on September 13, 2011.

"Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" First Official Teaser Trailer

Sony has finally released the first official trailer for David Fincher's highly anticipated Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. This comes after last weekend's "leak" of the redband trailer that had everyone talking. There are suspicions that Sony leaked the trailer themselves in order to gain buzz on the Internet, and obviously, it worked, because it spread like wildfire. That's not to say we haven't all been waiting with nail biting anticipation for the trailer anyway. Everyone knew from the get-go that this movie would be huge considering David Fincher's theatrical style when given these kinds of juicy movie plots, and judging by the trailer, we probably won't be disappointed by the outcome, especially if Karen O continues to collaborate with Trent Reznor on the score and soundtrack. No disappointment here. None. Nada. Zilch. Karen O's cover of Led Zepplin's "Immigrant Song" is INSANE. Fincher's direction isn't so shabby either.

Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is based on the wildly popular Millennium Trilogy books by Stieg Larrson. The books have since been adapted into movies by the Swedish cinema, but this is the first American adaptation with David Fincher directing, Rooney Mara starring, and score produced by Trent Reznor, all of whom worked with Fincher on his last Academy Award nominated feature, The Social Network.

Here's the Girl With The Dragon Tattoo book synopsis from Amazon.com:

Harriet Vanger, a scion of one of Sweden’s wealthiest families disappeared over forty years ago. All these years later, her aged uncle continues to seek the truth. He hires Mikael Blomkvist, a crusading journalist recently trapped by a libel conviction, to investigate. He is aided by the pierced and tattooed punk prodigy Lisbeth Salander. Together they tap into a vein of unfathomable iniquity and astonishing corruption.

Girl With The Dragon Tattoo releases in the US on December 21, 2011.

Check out the trailer below. It doesn't explain anything plot-wise, but it sure as hell looks cool, and I guess David Fincher can get away with that.

2011 Emmy Roundtable: Drama Actresses

I love these roundtable discussions that THR hosts every awards season. It's a film and TV nerd's dream come true. So, as you can imagine, I wait for these with bated breath. They always breed interesting conversation and anecdotes that give unique insights into each actor's work. It's refreshing to watch an interview that doesn't dwell on or involve, for this matter, any gossip or hearsay about their personal lives.

As the Emmys approach this fall, The Hollywood Reporter has assembled a roundtable with seven drama actresses that are all contending for a nomination. This year's Emmy roundtable includes: Connie Britton (Friday Night Lights), Christina Hendricks (Mad Men), Regina King (Southland), Melissa Leo (Treme), Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife), Kelly Macdonald (Boardwalk Empire) and Katey Sagal (Sons of Anarchy).

The roundtable is just a little over an hour long, but as always, it's worth the watch.

Tim Burton at LACMA

I visited New York this past January with high hopes of catching the tail end of Tim Burton's exhibit at MoMA. Bf and I carved some time out to visit the museum and of course, I got the month and days right, but I was off by a whole year. Apparently I didn't realize that this year is 2011, not 2010. Genius. Really, a very proud moment for me.

Luckily, Tim Burton's exhibit picked up and came right to me. The exhibit is on display from now until October 31, 2011 at LACMA. It will include artwork from his movies and original drawings, with a total of 700+ pieces on display.

Can't wait to feast my eyes inside Tim Burton's crazy whackadoodle head. This time I know I have the dates and times right, too. Success!

A little tip: LACMA is open everyday except for Wednesday. This exhibit is a special ticketed event and must be purchased ahead of time. You can purchase them directly from the website, and you must specify time and date. The cost is $20 for the general public, and free for any LACMA members.

Now head on over to LACMA, check out the exhibit, and take one of those token photos in front of the ginormous array of lampposts outside and make them your facebook profile picture.

Sound like a good plan?

(Image credit: LA Times Blog)

Showtime Cancels "United States of Tara", "The Big C" Season 2 Promo and Behind the Scenes

Showtime canceled United States of Tara last week, and I cried into a bowl of cereal. Okay, not really, but something to that pitiful, depressing effect. I thought they'd at least give this show a 4th season to wrap things up, but alas it just wasn't in the cards for my once beloved show. I admit it was going downhill in seasons 2 and 3, but come on Showtime, show a little love and respect for the fabulous Toni Collette, and her portrayal of Tara Gregson, which earned her an Emmy and a Golden Globe right out of the gate.

Ah well. Time to find a really big cookie.

On the upside, The Big C, another female led Showtime dramedy (I loathe this word and I loathe that I actually use this word) that I absolutely adore, is returning June 27. Words cannot express how much I love Laura Linney and this show. If you haven't watched it, you obviously have been missing a whole lot. Catch up. Now.

Guest stars this season include Alan Alda, Parker Posey, and Hugh Dancy (yes, yes thank you Showtime). Preview season 2 and a behind the scenes snippet:

Target's Next Collab: MISSONI!

Holy crappola. It's been awhile since I've been excited about Target collabs, but come this fall, I will be lining up with the masses for Target's collaboration with Italian fashionhouse Missoni. What girl doesn't love their trademark zig zag patterns and whimsical colors? I can't wait! Missoni x Target is coming to stores this fall from September 13 through October 22. The collection will include 400+ (!) pieces that will range from bed sheets to clothing. This is Target's biggest collaboration yet!

Who's excited?

Steve Carrell Says Goodbye to The Office

Tonight Steve Carrell says goodbye to The Office after seven seasons of playing Michael Scott. Boy, will I be crying tonight. Not just little tears, but big, embarrassing sobs. I've been a fan of the show since season one and a loyal viewer. It's a bit like the end of an era.

The super sized episode of The Office airs tonight at 9pm on NBC.

Check out Angela Kinsey's flipcam interview with Steve Carrell:

I can feel the sobs starting already deep down in my gut.

The Outnet's $2 Anniversary Sale & Weekend Sample Sale Roundup

Last year the Outnet (Net-A-Porter's sale site) had a $1 sale to commemorate their first anniversary. It was a hot mess. First of all, it started at an ungodly hour on the west coast (think 4:30am), and while it featured tons of fab items, the traffic on the site was crazy because people managed to buy more than one item. Needless to say, this resulted in tons of angry shoppers and plenty of happy resellers that unloaded all their $1 goods onto eBay and made a hefty profit on Pucci dresses, Matthew Williamson caftans, and other fancy shmancies. Thank goodness I was jobless then and could stay up at all hours staring at my gmail, willing my inbox to load an email from the Outnet that the sale was on. Unfortunately I only managed to nab a Marc by Marc Jacobs terry dress that was a size too big.

This year the Outnet announced a $2 anniversary sale, except this time only 2,000 shoppers were invited to shop the sale. Let me put this in perspective: the Outnet has 100k fans on facebook and about 25k fans on Twitter alone. 2,000 invites mean squat. So I entered the drawing without any expectation, and then BOOM. I get an invite! OH OUTNET, HOW I LOVE THEE.

This morning I trekked it to work, coffee in hand, and game face on. I sat down at my desk and played that same waiting game, except this time around the Outnet was kind enough to provide a time window for the start time. When the email finally hit my inbox, I was off to the races. I wanted to take my time and scroll through all the pretty, but I was frantic with shopping anxiety. I clicked through the shoes, made sure the pair of Alexander Wang boots I'd been stalking on the site weren't on sale for $2, made a quick pass at the dismal selection of bags, and headed over to the clothing.

I hemmed and hawed over this Proenza Schouler leather dress, but ultimately decided the chest situation was a no-go. Uni-boob is not so cute on me. I bet the leather on this dress feels like BUTTAH though.



I ultimately ended up with this pretty little Anna Molinari number. Retail was $2695. Yikes! It it doesn't fit I may just cry. Just a little bit.


The sad thing is that the Outnet shut you out of the sale after you made your purchase, so I couldn't get a lay of the land, I couldn't survey all the pretty that was out there! If anyone bought anything from the sale, I want to see!

Alright, if you didn't get an invite to today's Outnet $2 sale, there are still other deals to be had.

I'm thinking of checking out UO's sample sale this weekend at Space 15 Twenty in Hollywood. They're providing eco-totes, and it's an all you can grab situation, where anything that you can fit in the bag is a flat $50. Sounds pretty sweet. $5 from each sale will also go to the American Red Cross:


Space 15 Twenty: 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles 90028

Other sales happening this weekend:
Mighty Fine Easter Friends and Family sale: Stock up on graphic tees with Hello Kitty, NBA, Marvel Comics, etc. 2010 E. 15th St., Los Angeles 90021, 4/15: 3:30-6pm

LnA warehouse sale: basic tees, leggings, tops, and more. 6344 Arizona Circle, Los Angeles, 90045, 4/15: 9-5pm

BCBG Friends and Family sale: footwear, handbags, accessories, clothing, and more. 2737 E. 54th St., Vernon 90058, (entrance on 54th St. off Pacific). 4/16: 8-3:30pm.

Happy shopping, all!

FOX Renews "Fringe"!

HOLY MOLY. Time to eat my words. Friday night isn't the place where shows go to die. Not at FOX, at least. The brilliant sci-fi underdog, Fringe, has been renewed! Now that is some damn good news. I mean the dance in streets, yell at the top of your lungs, and clearly embarrass yourself kind of good news. I've never been happier to be proven wrong. To top it all off, it has also received a full season order of 22 episodes! Hooray! I am seriously so excited. My favorite scientific drama lives to see another season! With gems like the sheer genius of John Noble's Walter Bishop and the made up term 'vagenda' (YES, it is exactly what it sounds like), what's not to love?

Floating "Up" House Scene Recreated in Real Life

How amazing is this?






Incredible, right? These pictures make me giddy! Just look at how huge and colorful those balloons are! Makes my inner eight year old squeal with delight!

This unbelievable feat was created by the brilliant team behind National Geographic and a group of talented scientists and engineers. The house measures approximately 16'x16'x18' and it reached an altitude of approximately 10,000 feet.

Check out the house in action: