Today was the wrap-up for BlogHer ’09 held at the Sheraton in Chicago, Illinois.
Though heavily geared toward Mom Blogs, there was plenty of beauty news to be had! The laptop/internet connection was on overload so I wasn’t able to post. In fact, I had to move Daphne Brogdon’s interview until next week. So, I will be getting the stories up as quickly as I can process.
On a first up, personal note, people kept asking about my lipcolor! Thanks to MAC Cosmetics. I used a base lipstick Cremesheen (Creme in Your Coffee) with the limited Tricolor Lipglass in Tasty. Oh the limited collections make me weep.
As a supporter of LA branch New Lease On Life (NLOL), Sue Chipperton has graced our pages here before for dog lovin’ reasons. Last year she was a photo finalist for this shot of her dog Jackson in a national competition and came oh-so-close to winning.
Chipperton has had an exciting history in Hollywood as an animal trainer/wrangler, and one of her most recognizable studies has passed away. Gidget, the Taco Bell dog suffered a stroke and died at age 15.
Gidget lived a comfortable life, and had not only won over the world with her cries of “¡Yo quieroTaco Bell!” (where she played a he), but also had appearances in a 2002 GEICO gecko commercials, and in 2003’s Legally Blonde 2: Red White & Blonde, as Bruiser’s mom.
According to Chipperton, Gidget enjoyed going on hikes and relaxing under the sun. She’d happily sleep “for 23 hours and 45 minutes a day” or “lay outside when it’s 105 degrees,” she said.
But when it was go-time on set, Gidget came alive. “One time, I kid you not, she actually pushed her stand-in out of the way because he was still there when she arrived on set,” Chipperton recalled. “Gidget always knew where the camera was.”
RIP Gidget! Just last week my son opened up the Taco Bell Dog w/rose that I’ve kept in the plastic bag for all of these years! Enjoy one of the many commercials.
Gilles Montezin is a fabulous designer who truly knows women and couture. Patricia Field spotted his talent and sourced his clothing for Sex and the City and Confessions of a Shopaholic. Fine fabrics. Detailing. What’s not to love? Seriously. His clothing has been designed for and worn by Sarah Jessica Parker and many other notables.
I was thrilled to find an invitation to this blowout samples sale (making way for his new designs in his newish studio). If you are in NYC next week I ask that you let me live vicariously through you and pick up a few pieces. This chance won’t come again.
