Minted Graduation Announcements

Minted designs some of the best looking graduation announcements around.  And they are also affordable. you will only pay around $2 a card if you order 50, and the price goes down as the quantity goes up.

See more announcements below.

Aeropostale Real Teens Contest

Aeropostale is sponsoring the Real Teens 2010 contest in an effort to find new faces for their Fall advertising campaign. And it's not a just beauty contest. They want teens between the ages of 13 and 19 to write in and tell them what it means to be a teen in the modern world. The 87 finalists will be chosen by the votes of their peers, and from that list the 8 winners will chosen by a panel of judges from the fashion world.

Not only will the winners get a chance to appear in a nationwide advertising campaign, they will each get a $5,000 college scholarship. Sign up and voting will end on the 5 April.

16 and Pregnant Chelsea

Sadly, we have gotten used to the fathers on 16 and Pregnant being selfish jerks, but I have to say that Adam is actually abusive. Sure it's not physical abuse but it is still abuse. The things he says to Chelsea are his way of controlling her. He called his daughter a mistake and said he wanted to sign away his rights to her. Leaving him may not be easy for Chelsea, but that is what she needs to do. She doesn't want her baby girl growing up to think that is how she should be treated. Chelsea knows what a man should be like, her dad is a stand up guy. And she should want that for her daughter.

Watch the full episode and the aftershow.

MTV's 16 and Pregnant - MTV Shows

MTV's 16 and Pregnant - MTV Shows

BCBG for Prom 2010

Some of BCBG's best evening dresses this season are elegant black or white.

Tiered Lace Gown, $498.

 

Strapless Bubble Hem Dress, $298.

Open Back Pleated Gown, $398.

 

Tiered Silk Gown, $448.

 

Side Cut-out Gown, $488.

Prom By Ouma

Prom season is almost upon us. Girls everywhere are starting to think about what they want to look like on that fairytale night. Well, if you're a bit of a rocker chick Etsy seller, Ouma may be the designer for you. The dresses are kind of traditional, but still fun. And there are some affordable choices too. But if you want one of her dresses now is the time to order, last year she was completely booked for the season.

Striped Tutu Party Dress, $188.

Queen's Crouqet Ground, $325.

A Mad Tea Party, $240.

Just Because I Love You, $260.

Birthday Time

Sunday was my oldest son's birthday. It is so hard to believe that I am the mother of a 17year-old. Unlike Christmas, he had some idea what he wanted for gifts. He asked for a watch (pretty normal) and tarot cards (WTF?).

I chose to give him the Manga University's Manga Tarot (Cards Plus Guidebook) because my kids love all things Japanese. The cards are rather pink, but he probably will lose interest in them in a few weeks. $15.56

He wanted a sporty watch so I chose the Puma Dumiao. The sales associate at Macy's gave me the wrong directions for setting the watch. This is not a watch that you can set without the directions, so I had to drive all the way back out to the local shopping mall. I was not happy. But he loves the watch and hasn't taken it off. When I remember where I put my camera I will posts actual pictures of the watch, it is much nicer in person. Puma Men's Watches Panthers Dumiao PU910211002 - WW

There are no pictures from the little party that I threw for him because he hates having his picture taken. And I decided to give in to his wishes because he is about to start his senior year and I plan on taking a million pictures. I'm letting him enjoy a few camera free moments.

D&G Silk Bustier Dress

I know that it is much too early to be thinking about prom dresses, but if I had a daughter this would be the dress I would buy for her. When I think of prom this is the dress I imagine. And prom dresses are expensive so sometimes they need to saved up for.

This D&G Dolce and Gabbana dress is a puff of blush silk organza with a fuchsia grosgrain bow belt. Depending on how you accessorize it could be traditional and girlie or punk rock. $745

MTV Teen Moms

MTV will be bringing back four of the mothers from their hit show, 16 and Pregnant. And trust me, the first episode shows how unglamorous it is to be a teen mother. We get to watch Farrah, Maci, Amber, and Catelynn juggle taking care of their babies with trying to build lives that hover somewhere between being a teenager and adulthood. The show is good enough that my 91year old grandmother watched and enjoyed it.



Teen Mom premieres on Tuesday, December 8 at 10:00pm ET/PT and will have eight one-hour episodes. And check here on Monday, because I will be interviewing Farrah. Farrah is my favorite, because she reminds me of myself almost two decades ago.

Spoiler: Catelynn and Tyler had unprotected sex after giving up their daughter for adoption!!! I was shocked. I assumed that they would be the one pair that wouldn't make that mistake again. You have to watch Teen Moms, and if you have teenagers make them watch it to. Until next week, you can watch full episodes here.

Tatty Devine

I just discovered a really cute line of English acrylic jewelry. Tatty Devine creates fun and flirty collection of bracelets, pendants, necklaces, and rings. I really recommend the name necklaces if you want a nameplate necklace. The acrylic makes it look totally new as opposed to the usual gold or silver.

Talk About Spoiled

I thought my 16year-old was spoiled because he has a larger tv in his room than I have (a hand me down from great-grandma), but now I see that he has nothing on this brat. A mother had a 98inch television flush mounted into her teen-age son's ceiling. Patti Deni says that her son spends a lot of time making and watching his own videos. And since most ceilings aren't made to hold to 300lb televisions, they had to build a new reinforced ceiling before they installed the screen, video projector, and projection mirrors.

You know the kid is just watching porn on this thing. And can you actually watch the tv anywhere in the room besides the bed (If you can it must be uncomfortable, imagine the crook in the neck.). I wonder how much weight he has gained since the television was installed.

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16 & Pregnant: Life After Labor

I recieved the following reminder from MTV's public relations:

The finale special, hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky, will be an issue-driven forum on teen pregnancy. All six of the teen mothers profiled on season one of the series will participate in this event. Dr. Drew will discuss each girl's episode, specific issues and challenges and update us on what's going on in their lives now. This open discussion will provide a platform to address the controversial topics that were shown in season one: birth control, adoption, abortion, marriage, religion, gossip, finances, high school graduation and employment. During the show, Dr. Drew will field questions by members of the live studio audience, as well as select emails from viewers.

The special will air tonight at 10pm.



Maci is the one that I predict is no longer with her boyfriend. Even Catelynn, who gave her baby up for adoption, said that she felt sorry for Maci. And I am bummed I missed the chance to interview Catelynn (Busy hanging out with my kids, so I didn't read the email until after the show aired.) But you can read an interview that she did with another blog here.

16 & Pregnant Getting More Realistic

MTV's 16&Pregnant is getting more realistic. The first two episodes seemed to glorify teen pregnancy a wee bit too much. Most girls don't have boyfriends that can afford to rent them their own apartments. For a lot of girls it is an uphill struggle. Can't wait to see the update special to see what has happened to the girls since they were on the show.

Bristol Palin Says Abstinence Unrealistic

Bristol Palin has confirmed what most of America already knew. Mom, Sarah Palin's views on sex are unrealistic. "Not realistic at all" is how she described her mother's views on abstinence to Greta Van Susteren.

But it sounds like Bristol is discovering that being a teen mom isn't easy at all, and she wishes she had waited.

"Everyone should wait 10 years," Palin said. "I hope people learn from my story.

"It's so much easier if you're married, have a house and career. It's not a situation you want to strive for."

She also denied that her mother bullied her into keeping the baby with her anti-abortion position.

"It was my choice to have the baby," she said. "It doesn't matter what my mom's views are on it. It was my decision."

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Dakota Fanning Won't Turn Into Party Girl

Dakota Fanning insists that you won't see her drunk and crazy out on the party scene because her real life is keeping her grounded.

“Acting is my passion, that’s what I feel makes me the happiest when I’m on a set. But I also have my separate life. I go to high school, I’m a cheerleader, I have my family, I have my friends and that’s really important as well.”

Other Dakota Fanning Posts

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Gothic Lolitas

The New York Times had an article about a new fashion trend among teenagers, the Gothic Lolita. Think a mix of goth, Japanese anime with more than a dash of Alice in Wonderland. Mainly girls dress up in petticoats, babydoll dresses, bloomers, mary janes, and ruffled shirts. The whole look is really modest. The Gothic Lolitas look like well dressed little girl. It's really a look that parents can get behind, a complete 180 from the booty shorts and belly baring tops that most high school girls wear.

Amber Rutland of Brooklyn said of the look, “Our Lolita is an elegant young girl inspired by Victorian or Rococo times. They aspire to create a sense of nobility.”

Where did the inspiration for the look come from? Why Japan of course. And where can the clothes be bought. Mary Magdalene out of Japan ships internationally. And then there is FanplusFriend which has a huge selection.
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Products I'm Loving 7 October

Freeline Skates, they are a kind of a combination skateboard/inline skate. The metal plates are covered in grip tape to help you stay on them. And if you are handy it would be easy to attach a binding to the plates. $149.99

Bristol Palin- Alls Fair In Love And War

Did Bristol Palin steal Levi Johnson from her best friend? Well, that is what the girl in question, Lanesia Garcia is claiming. Lanesia had been dating Levi for three years when Bristol started pressuring her to break up with him because he was a cheating redneck. Lanesia found out that one of the girls that Levi was cheating with was Bristol. Lenesia was really hurt since she and Bristol had been friends since they were six.
"I didn't believe it, I never dreamt she was capable of doing that to me. But when I called her she just said, 'I'm so sorry, I couldn't help it. Levi and I are together now and I think he's the man for me.' I put the phone down and have not talked to her since. I was distraught for a year - I missed Bristol desperately but also Sarah, who was like a second mom to me. Neither of them have tried to contact me, though-which says something about how ruthless they can be. The phrase Sarah used comparing herself to a lipstick-wearing pitbull is spot on."
Lanesia should consider herself lucky. She could be the knocked up one on her way to a shotgun wedding. And Bristol will probably come running back after she divorces Levi. I don't think this marriage will be happening if Sarah Palin and John McCain don't win the election. They don't seem to be rushing to marry the pair off.
Also of Interest:
Boy Claims To Be The Real Father Of Bristol Palin's Baby
Sarah Palin Takes Trig On Tour Of State Prison
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Taylor Momsen

Taylor Momsen turned fifteen over the summer. And to celebrate she decided to go with a more grown up, sluttier image.
Also of Interest:
David Henrie
Selena Gomez
Emma Roberts
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School Demands Students Take Breathalyzer Tests

Milford High School in Connecticut is demanding that every student take a breathalyzer test before attending high school dances. If a students has a blood alcohol level above 0.2 (a quarter the legal drinking limit), parents will be called. If parents don't come to claim their delinquent police will be called to deal with the student. It is illegal for high school kids to drink after all. They can take the test a second time 10 minutes after the first to make sure of the results. The school can also test students they suspect of drinking during the school day, and are thinking of expanding the program to high school football games.
I'm glad I'm not in high school anymore.
Also of Interest:
Ohio Cheerleaders' Uniforms Violate Dress Code
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New IPod

The Ipod Nano is going back to a more original form. Form Factor
The new nano is tall like the original nano, but it's also curved like the iPhone. Available in 8 colors (silver, purple, blue, green, yellow, red and pink.)

Storage/Pricing
The entire nano line has been bumped in storage under the same price points we already know, now supporting 8GB for $150 and 16GB for $199.

Voice Recorder
Woo! (Scroll down, appears to be in headphones)

Control
Integrated accelerometer notices landscape mode for Cover Flow, photos and video, and it allows the nano to be shaken to shuffle a random track. Hitting the center button brings up a genius menu.

Battery Life
24 hours of music, 4 hours of video. Sounds similar to the old nano.

New Headphones
Include micro remote and microphone.
The Apple Store is updating, so they should be available to purchase sometime today or tomorrow.
Update: The Ipod Touch is also $100 cheaper
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