Photoshop for the kids

Actually, SUMO is an online app that very closely simulates Photoshops main features. Its a great tool for teh 5 year old in your house that wants to do what you are doing. Just drop it in thier bookmarks and let them go to town. No more messing up your settings in PS.

http://www.sumo.fi/products/sumopaint/index.php?id=0

Obamafy - "We've got spirt.. yes we do..."

Can't get enough of Obama.. here is your chance to do a little roll playing. Assuming you have a mac and photo booth, but really, and Obama supporter worth their salt is on a mac, right?

http://www.dubster.com/obamafy/

This could not be more true, or profound

I have come withing a baby's hair of smacking a "barista" over this.

Guest Blogger Grand Mademoiselle - The genius of the stiletto

Admittedly, donning a pair of towering stiletto's is a daunting endeavor, one that cannot be taken lightly by any serious, fashion-minded woman. However, despite the physical setbacks, numerous pit stops to rub one's toes included, the power that comes with stalking down the street or sauntering into a party wearing a pair of stiletto's overwhelmingly outweighs any negative side effects.

The genius of the stiletto can be found in its remarkable ability to transform even the most negligent wallflower into the glorious font of feminine wit that she was destined to become. Once perched atop the lofty height of four inches worth of sumptuous leather and searing heels, the woman within is unleashed in all her contradictory allure. The stiletto woman is at once a vixen and a mother, a power broker and an artist, sarcastic yet shy, intimidating while fearful. The wonderful dichotomies that embody womanhood are all to be encountered anew in the fierce sensuality and strength accorded to us by the stiletto.

Certainly, the stiletto causes pain and suffering, but such is the life of a woman, who manages to remain as gorgeous and powerful as ever while living through the burdens of life as a feminine creature. Having been given this tremendous gift, it is up to us to make good use of it, and a great pair of Louboutin's is the best place to start...

The Grand
Mademoiselle
www.grandmshoeblog.com

Stilettos

Those sexy little shoes that hurt like hell. The things we women do to look good. I have 4 pair! They are one of the most uncomfortable shoes created by man, yet they turn their heads so easily. God strike down the man who thought this (next to the under wire bra) was a great idea. Yes it look sexy, you appear taller, sleeker and slimmer, but in general, heels are killer on your feet, legs and back. For me, by the end of the night, I'm walking barefoot on the sidewalk with shoes in hand; nevermind the broken glass, and sharp rocks...

They have been known to physically alter your body as well. Hold one moment, while I reach for my MD hat. There we go; nice fit.

Wearing heels can and will shorten your calf muscle. And while you're thinking that this is no big deal, think again. All you runners or potential runners out there, listen up! A shortened calf muscle can lead to all sorts of problems starting from Achilles Tendinitis to Plantar Fasciatus. Both are equally painful. Think about it, how many track runners do you see walking around the streets in heels all day? Sure you may get the occasional brave soul here or there, but most real tried & true blue athletes will stick to shoes that are comfortable and make sense. Face, it, you are not Cary Bradshaw and this isn't Sex and the City. Stick with what makes sense.

This doesn't mean that you need to go to your closet and throw out ever platinum pump and sued sling back. The point is that heels as an everyday wear will make do a wear and tear on your body. But don't worry, not all is lost. Changing it up by incorporating a different type of heel of a different height can still provide some body R&R without compromising your Euro-chic style. HINT: Ballerina flats are in!

So weather they're used as fashion, hammers, weapons, or Sparky's chew toy. Stilettos are the heel we love to hate and visa versa.

Guest blogger and Flickr socialite CC "AMOR VINCIT OMNI"
Check out her blog here. http://ccurtiz.blogspot.com/

5 Things Guys Need to Know about Clothes by ccurtiz

1.) Your jean size and your docker size are not the same. Too much frabric at the bottom of your dockers is a no no and will give the appearance of shortened height.

2.) Don't be afraid of sweaters. Sweaters show a power side. And if worn correctly, they can give you the look of success and power with out the over-metro look.

3.) Dress your age. If you're 50 and trying to look 20, you'll look rediculous. Rule of thumb is 10 years younger. No one wants the be the creepy 50 year old in Buckle jeans; in the oh-so-obvious mid-life crisis.

4.) Girls look at shoes. Good looking (and matching) shoes shows you take care of yourself. We can also tell high end versus Kmart brand. High brands (although looks great) will leave your pockets empty, whereas Kmart brands may gain you women who "without regard". They key is, to look for knock-off named brands of the high-end name. You don't break the bank, and you still look good. You can use this to weed out the women of really rich taste. If they know the difference between real high end knock-off high end, you have yourself a girl with expensive taste.

5.) NO NIPPLE SHIRTS. Leave this to the women in the wet T-Shirt contests. We appreciate a muscle-man as much as the next, but we don't need to see them ripping through your baby-gap shirt either.

Guest blogger and Flickr socialite CC "AMOR VINCIT OMNI"
Check out her blog here. http://ccurtiz.blogspot.com/

An Open Letter To Women Part 3

You women really do have a power. The touch of a beautiful women can make a man 10 years younger and 10 years dumber instantly. Its almost primal the way that priorities change and testosterone flows from that point on. His chest gets puffed out any time she is near. Clothes start matching and the car is cleansed of Mc Donalds bags and Red Bull cans. Movies, dinners and painfully long phone calls are all displays of a mans strength.. not the muscle kind of strength but the mental toughness a man must have to survive this woman. After all.. if a man can't survive the courting rituals how can he endure the rants and random babel that a women must download before she can relax and get on with her night. We men have evolved though. We know better than to try and solve you, or give you answers. We know that women ask questions they don't want answers too.. and that ever girl is convinced that someone else is trying to destroy her at work or school. We compromise our positions and relent the remote control for the TV when absolutely necessary. But why???

Why do we do this. Its a wicked power she has. Lured by her beauty, any many would fall victim to complacent lust and weak kneed amazement. But at what cost. Is all thats pretty also peaceful. Not all that glitters is gold and there are some illusions that will be revealed in time. How long can you stay atop this mountain before another man with lust in his eyes pushes you off the mountain? Are we just amused by the muse? is beauty the beast after all? Are we just the drug to the addiction? Is it worth it? Does she know that we can see the magic.. and that we can see when the magic fades.

... like I said before.. its primal.. and its magic... and...


Colorado model Alix R.
*Actual women now show.