Smith

For those of you hard at work trying to win a fantabulous bracelet, I have just received approval from Brandi to release her extremely unusual last name - Smith.

The blog name entries don't have to include Brandi's first or last name by the way. It might help get the ideas flowing if I told you that Brandi is very creative and talented in the areas of photography, floral design and home decor. In fact, one might call her, "Handy Brandi"...oh, did I just enter my own contest? Yep, I think I did!!

A winner will be announced on Thursday so keep entering those great blog name suggestions until then.

It will be your loss...

For all you lame people who haven't yet entered the Name Brandi's Blog contest, it will be your loss. The winner will receive a handmade bracelet in colors of their choice and it's going to be one of the BEST bracelets I've ever made. So, if you want a crack at winning my masterpiece, pay Brandi's blog a visit, get your creative juices flowing and send me your entries via the "Comments" section of this post. No entries will be accepted after midnight tomorrow (Wednesday).

For more of Sarah's wedding pix, go here to see the professional photographer's pix.

Would somebody kindly come over here and remove the Cheetos from my pantry before I gain back every pound I've lost?

Wedding Pictures

Sarah's Matron of Honor sent me pix last night. Here are a few of my favorites:

Rehearsal at the Conservatory Garden in Central Park

Getting Ready

Heading downstairs in the elevator

Waiting for the limo. The tourists loved us.

I now know what it feels like to be photographed by the paparazzi.

All lined up and ready

Sarah being escorted to the altar by my Dad and Vickie (my Stepmom)

There was lots of kissing...at a wedding...go figure.

Mr. & Mrs. Dodson

Mr. & Mrs. Ramirez

The reception was held at a historic 5-story townhouse on the Upper East Side called The Astor House

Congratulations Bret & Sarah! If you didn't get enough and want to see more, go here. Scott & Jen, who were both in the wedding, posted pix to their website. Let me warn you...there are some not so flattering pictures of me...you might get scared and run away...just keeping it real!

Only 3 More Days To Enter

My contest to Name Brandi's Blog will end on Wednesday. The entries so far include:

• Brandiland
• A Splash of Brandi
• Brandi Straight Up

What else have you got? Don't forget that the winner will receive a handmade bracelet in the colors of their choosing. I just got some new beads the other day and they are so cute. If I had a camera, I'd show you...

I'm back

I'm back, but in a bad mood and don't feel like posting because there aren't any pictures to share. Why not? You might be asking yourself. That would be because my camera broke on the first day. I took exactly two pictures before it broke. Not to worry because my friends and family will take care of me by sharing their pix, but for the moment, they're all still in NY so no pix...

I'm in purse heaven

Forget about the red purse. I'm in New York, New York and there are purses on every corner. For a purse addict (which I admittedly am), this is like being an alcoholic and having margaritas served on every corner (which would also be a problem for me)!!

Gotta go people. This is costing 20 cents per minute. This town is EXPENSIVE!!!

Is it a keeper?

Before I rip the tags off this purse I just bought for $16, I need some affirmation. Is it a keeper? It's not real leather and I'm kind of a purse snob when it comes to that, but something about this purse is drawing me in. Am I wrong? I should tell you that the red is actually a bit darker than it looks in the picture.

For those inquiring minds who want to know if I was able to scrub away my botched tan, I am happy to report that lemon juice and peppermint foot scrub pretty much did the trick. I'll need to do some more scrubbing again tonight, but I think I'll be presentable in time for the wedding.