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December 2008 Archives


I dream of Victoria's Secret, but Victoria does not dream of me

1:58 PM Sat, Dec 27, 2008 |
Michelle Ponto

I try to look like model Doutzen Kroes, but it will never happen. (AP photo)I don't know if it's the lighting in the change rooms, the fact that I'm practically naked, or that I'm spending way too much to plump, push up and accent my cleavage in a pathetic attempt to magically transform into a Victoria...



I'm dreaming of a Mexican Christimas

11:14 PM Thu, Dec 25, 2008 |
Michelle Ponto

Mexican for Christmas was the best idea ever!Can you believe that I'v...



Toasting the New Year in James Bond style

3:45 PM Tue, Dec 23, 2008 |
Michelle Ponto

Bond...James Bond.There's nothing like bringing in the New Year with a glass of the bubbly. But this year's hottest drink has nothing to do with champagne. It's all about the martini...or I should say: the BLUE martini.

Unlike James Bond who has been drinking martinis since Ian Flemming wrote Casino Roya...



It's a comfy type of eco-friendly at Houston's new Ruggles Green

12:05 PM Fri, Dec 19, 2008 |
Michelle Ponto

How to survive Gloria Gaynor's after party

2:04 PM Wed, Dec 17, 2008 |
Michelle Ponto

Memories of Priscilla Queen of the Desert from AP images.Do you remember that Australian movie, The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert? I don't actually remember much about the movie, but I do remember the soundtrack.

It was one of my favorites. This is because it had Gloria Gaynor'...



The Heights are so bright that I have to wear shades - or funky 3D glasses

1:20 AM Sat, Dec 13, 2008 |
Michelle Ponto

This house actually made me stop my car and get out.Saturday night the Heights are having their 21st Lights in the Heights event and it's going to be fantastic. I should know, I already snuck down...



Bliss in the City: Cosmos, pampering & girl talk

1:57 PM Fri, Dec 12, 2008 |
Michelle Ponto

Ultra-hip and trendy, Bliss is Houston's first nail bar.OMG...Bliss on Shepherd is a spa after my own heart. I swear that if Sex in the City was located in Houston, Carrie and her girl pals would be hanging out there and sipping on cosmos.

This is because Bliss is not just a spa. It's a nail...



Nana Mouskouri and a weekend of cookies

7:43 PM Mon, Dec 08, 2008 |
Michelle Ponto

Tips for buying the perfect holiday dress

3:23 PM Fri, Dec 05, 2008 |
Michelle Ponto

BCBG opened in the Houston Pavillion in November.It's the holiday party season. And whether you're attending a black tie ball, an office dinner or a family affair, you're going to need to look fabulous.

So because we're all on time and wallet budgets, I decided to get some help from the expert...



'So Vino' leaves you with nothing to whine about

9:00 PM Tue, Dec 02, 2008 |
Michelle Ponto

So Vino is located on Westheimer in Houston.Let me just start by saying that So Vino is soooo good.

After working a long week, sometimes the only thing I want to do is chill out with a glass of wine and good conversation. The only ...


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