Royal Wedding Part II

By this time you have heard anything & everything about today's spectacular Royal wedding. (And it WAS spectacular.) And so, I will leave you with the lessons I took away from today.
1. When in doubt about your dress, go for an updated version of a classic (Grace Kelly) and hire a designer with a serious cool factor (Sarah Burton from Alexander McQueen)
2. Careful your Maid of Honor does not (almost) steal your beauty thunder (wow, Pippa!)
3. Why take a carriage when you can arrive in a Rolls Royce.
4. It should be a crime for David Beckham to look that dashing in a suit.
5. Ditto with men in uniform (Nice choice, Will & Harry)
6. No matter how ridiculous the hat, it will always be suitable at an English special event.
7. Don't stop at one kiss when you can have two.
8. Keep it classy to the end and drive your bride home in an Aston Martin.
9. Calm down. You can still marry Harry (And let's face it, everyone likes a bad boy)
10. And for those of you, like myself, who got up early this AM to watch & have a little party of your own, I was reminded that champagne is always a good idea for breakfast. Cheers!

The Royal Wedding

The day is almost upon us and love it or hate it, the (Western) world has been swept up in all the Royal Wedding insanity! This post will be updated after the fact, while I rise early with the rest of the media to sit in front of the tele, drink tea (aka coffee), eat scones (aka something better) and wear my little hat (aka a hoodie). In the meantime visit our Tumblr page at Stylegroove.tumblr.com for a photo extravaganza or follow for updates on Twitter @Stylegroove. So pip pip cheerio, darlings. One can only hope for a wedding like this tomorrow:

Let's Bring Back Oscar Wilde

I often turn to Oscar Wilde for a witty quote. How can you not love a man who says things like, “Ordinary riches can be stolen, real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you" OR “I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best" OR "There is no real sin except stupidity." Therefore, I hope wherever he is now, he appreciates this interpretation of Jersey Shore while channeling him. (There are 4 videos in all):

Film: 80's Movie Romance

I realize the 1980's may not readily come to mind as an especially 'romantic era'. But ever since this ridiculous remake attempt of "Arthur" was made (Movie Studios: Please stop making remakes of classics. I promise you, you won't do a better job and the younger generation will absolutely appreciate a better original. Stop pandering), I have found myself sharing lists of wonderful movies that emerged from the 1980's, from Dramas to Comedy. But perhaps my best memories are of the teenage romantic comedies, largely those from the late & great John Hughes, that shaped my sense of teenage romantic whimsy. Making me a mixtape or holding a boombox outside my window will absolutely win me over. It was recently summed up in a movie monologue that says it perfectly. Gentlemen, take note.

"Whatever happened to chivalry? Does it only exist in 80's movies? I want Jon Cusack holding a boombox outside my window. I want to ride off on a lawnmower with Patrick Dempsey. I want Jake from 16 candles, waiting outside the church for me. I want Judd Nelson thrusting his fist into the air because he knows he got me just once."

Lives of the Dangerously Self-Sufficient (LOTDSS): Book, Blog, etc.

Alright Ladies, this one is for you. The truth is you are brave. But indeed, you are also very funny. Often times I wish more of you knew this because it would relieve some of the tremendous pressure we put on ourselves as women taking self-sufficiency to the extreme. We are born multitaskers. We excel at it. But let's face it, it sometimes gets out of hand. The truth is, our lives are a little less "sex & The City", and a little more 'Liz Lemon' a-la-"30 Rock". The more I shared the stories of others, the more people relaxed and had a laugh too. So this year I have been putting them into a collection, and now launching a new blog whereby other women can submit a story, quotes, or other multimedia. So introducing the blog, twitter and soon to be book "Live of the Dangerously Self-Sufficient". For the girl who is aware of the absurdity of doing it all, but does it anyway and maintains a sense of humor about it. Here lies the art of self deprecation! Find comfort in it. Share a story.
Blog: livesofthedangerouslyselfsufficient.com
Twitter: @LOTDSS
Contact: LOTDSS@gmail.com

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An Important Cause: Somaly Mam & Project Futures Global

I have recently joined the Somaly Mam Foundation in the fight against human trafficking and modern-day slavery. Here in NY, we are launching SMF's newest program, PROJECT FUTURES global (http://www.somaly.org/project_futures), a platform for students, activists and young professionals to join the fight against, using their talents and skills, cause-based passion, and social networks, PROJECT FUTURES global will empower a generation to shape their world into one where women and children are safe from slavery. Taking action can mean anything from online awareness and fundraising campaigns, grassroots events, marathons and bike rides, campus outreach, and more. Stay tuned for Do-It-Yourself action packs and tips on how to get started! Join the social media pages, and if you live in the NYC area, on May 17th there will be a Launch Party, hosted by SNL's Seth Meyers http://on.fb.me/hps96w This is not an easy topic, but it is one that simply cannot be ignored. Speak up! Let your voice be heard! And if you're interested, also check out Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher's partnered campaign over at: http://demiandashton.org/