Lockdown Some Good TV with Prison Break

Wentworth Miller still commands attention almost 4 years after "We Belong Together"

Honestly how many different (of the same) reality shows can we really sit through. Good shows with actual plot lines are in rare supply nowadays. Of course there's your Lost, Heroes, and Grey's Anatomy that fill the void, but do you know about Prison Break? If you don't-you should! When I gifted my husband with Season One of this Fox Five series, I didn't know it would eventually become an obsession, maybe even an addiction of my own. This show is GREAT. Already in its fourth season, Prison Break, on Monday nights at 9pm, is one of the smartest, sexiest shows I've seen...three reasons why you should watch...

• The Hidden Uber-talented Thespians- Two of my favorite actors complete the cast of Prison Break. Robert Knepper, who plays sociopath Theodore "T-Bag" Bagwell, and William Fichtner, who plays special agent Alexander Mahone, are ones to watch. When it comes to fully embodying a character, these two are magnificent. Their performances are always chillingly believable, and force a likability to their not-so-likable characters.
• The Eye Candy- Amaury Nolasco, Dominic Purcell, Wentworth Miller...need I say more. If you need to find escape in one of the most beautiful sets of eyes I've ever seen, then watch Prison Break for this reason if no other ;)
• The Plot ALWAYS Thickens- There's a little grit, a little love, a lot of brains, and even more action & suspense in this series. Just when you feel yourself drifting from the infectious plot line, there's a suspenseful twist to reel you back in. And, just when you think it can't get any better, it does. There's literally NEVER a dull moment in this show.

Prison Break + Autumn nights= amazing date nights. A love story entangled in a web of mystery, suspense, and action, Prison Break makes a good watch with hubby-love! He'll enjoy all the Forensic File-like suspense (you def will too), and you'll enjoy the genuine love story between beautiful Michael Scofield and his girl next-door love interest Sarah Tancredi. See the lengths people go for family, love, freedom, corruption, money, and power. This show has it all...if you're not into it...get into it!

Prison Break Seasons 1-3 are available now on DVD...Try to watch it from the very beginning if you can. You can catch the current episodes every Monday on Fox at 9pm...

Check out this link for the Official Website where you can watch full episodes or just see what the show is all about http://www.fox.com/prisonbreak/ Happy watching...LOVE!

FALLing into Emmy Fashion

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Unfortunately for myself, I missed award season's first red carpet...:(...! The Emmy's premiered last night and starlets were rocking a lot of this season's biggest trends. Bold colors, chiffons and lace designs were scattered about the carpet. Bows and bejeweled fabrics added a much needed glimmer to the carpet...I scouted out those fall fashion trends that were on huge display last night, and here they are...

• Purple-Definitely this seasons biggest color choice! Nicolette Sheridan wowed in a violet, strapless cascading gown by Angel Sanchez.
• Lace- Grey's Anatomy star Sandra Oh channeled dark femininity in one of autumn's most popular fabrics-black lace. She looked great in a tiered Oscar de la Renta design.
• Chiffon- Probably the biggest trend this fall, all things chiffon, Jenna Fischer looked pretty in a strapless, soft, multicolor design by Gustavo Cadile
• Winter Florals- Ugly Betty beaute, Vanessa Williams opted for winterized florals in a muted black,white, and pink asymmetrical gown by Kevin Hall.
• A Girly Frock- Definitely keeping with the trends of this season, Eva Longoria's Marchesa cocktail dress was very feminine, airy, soft and shimmery.
• A Pop of Color- One of my favorites of the evening, and usually one of my favorites on any carpet, Mariska Hargitay blinded in a yellow, one shouldered Carolina Hererra floor length gown.
• A Wow-Factor Evening Gown-Reem Acra always takes fashion to an opulent plateau and Christina Applegate took full advantage of this fall trend! This seafoam grecian design with dramatic train and gold detailing was perfect for putting aristocracy on display on the carpet. (Kudos for the ox-blood lipstick to finish off ;)
• Shimmer and Glimmer- My favorite mother of three, Heidi Klum, who always looks phenomenal, sparkled in a free flowing and curve hugging at-the-same-time embellished gunmetal gown by Armani Prive
• Return of classic black- Always a stunner, Debra Messing showed up in a classic but edgy black evening gown by Monique Lhuillier.

It looks like the stars are coming back out...the dresses were fab and the trends were everywhere! How could I have missed this!? Stay tuned for my picks of this year's best and worst dressed men and women at the 2008 Emmy's and how you can duplicate a red-carpet look...(holiday season is right around the corner ;).....LOVE!

The New Joan & Melissa

In an earlier blog, Return of an Icon, I alluded to the fact that the Red Carpets of late have been lukewarm; and they definitely have. The correspondents have been really boring, and now that all the A-listers are starting families and trading in walking the carpets for changing diapers and family time, wow factor fashion has been scarce on the scarlet floor. Hopefully that's all about to change. Diva fashionistas, media moguls, and my new favorite mother/daughter duo Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian are now the new celebrity correspondents for E! News. Thank god! Finally some interesting people with actual style who'll make the celebrities bring their "A game" to the carpet. If they want to show up these Armenian & German/Irish beauties, celebs are gonna have to dig into their red-carpet archives and see just how the icons of past stood up to Joan and Melissa Rivers. Award season is right around the corner..hopefully we'll get a glimpse of Berry or Blanchett alongside these two aphrodites and have some carpets worth watching....LOVE

Return of an Icon

Jennifer Lopez on the cover of the October issue of Elle

When you're perusing the newsstands for something to read on your trip into work or during your boobies' afternoon naps, join me in purchasing a copy of one of my favorite fashion magazines, Elle. This October, Jennifer Lopez graces the cover and dishes on a lot of issues especially....what else...fashion! When it comes to fashion icons, JLo is one of the greats in my eyes. In her prime she ruled the red carpet alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones, Julia Roberts, Halle Berry, Penelope Cruz, Cate Blanchett and Renee Zellweger, and she along with these women recalled the days of classic beauty and "Old Hollywood" glam. Think back for a moment to that sheer gunmetal Chanel gown, those blinding chandeliers, and those mink eyelashes....Ahhhhh.... the carpet hasn't been the same since the 2001 Oscars. Here, she poses in confections by nine designers: Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Diane von Furstenberg, Marchesa, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Versace, Brian Atwood and Sweetface, and in true JLO form she rocks it out. Debuting her post-partum figure in her first spread since having twins she looks phenomenal in the amazing clothes and accessories. The photos are beautiful and really capture a stylish, glamorous JLo. She talks babies, marriage, getting back in the swing of things and her undeniable style. Definitely check it out if you love this fashionista! Its also the Personal Style issue so I'm sure there's lots of other articles worth checking out.....LOVE