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Not only did the past week bring freaks and geeks to Las Vegas courtesy of the CES and AVN shows, respectively, and not quite so respectfully; but comedy was everywhere at Palms Casino Resort starting last Sunday with Pauly Shore "Vegas is My Oyster" and ending Saturday night with Lisa Lampanelli.

Pauly Shore's "Vegas is My Oyster" was a shit show to say the least, but in a good way if that makes sense. What else could one expect from an all improv format that included the likes of Faizon Love, Bobby Lee, April Macie, Tom Green and Andy Dick. Oh Andy Dick. Last we saw Mr. Dick he was in the sober house ... time which apparently served him well since he was actually funny and not falling down. When he's coherent, his Andy Kaufman style humor is quite a delight and he did a musical number entitled Good Luck with That. All in all, quite entertaining.

Even more comic relief happened outside the Pearl Concert Theater. During a break, I ran outside to meet a friend and Dave Navarro just happened to be walking by (he was also performing in the show). He had an extremely disturbed look on his face to see people leaving the theater and asked me "What's wrong, why are you leaving?" This is really funny coming from a performer who was only minutes a way from talking the stage at said show. I reassured Dave that the show was great and that is wasn't him, it was all me.

Once I did retake my seat, there was a lot more fun to be had. Pauly was great. I mean really good, way funnier than I ever expected. I can't wait to see the special which will air on Showtime sometime in the coming year.

Lisa Lampanelli is sure to be a huge draw this weekend. The Queen of Mean is so raunchy, sometimes she makes my toes curls. Sounds like I will be spending another weekend at the Palms. Over the last year, the Pearl has become one of my favorite venues and there's such good people watching and great restaurants too. Viva La Palms.

http://www.palms.com/pearl
Written by: Melinda Sheckells

i am certainly no sports enthusiast but these are just sick, in a good way.

i can't stop looking at them

designed by diem chau, only 11 lucky people received this amazing nike press kit featuring hand-carved world cup crayons

sooooo jealous

for the full story, read diem's blog

http://tinyhaus.blogspot.com/

Written by: Melinda Sheckells

does this mean, no fifty-foot mj robot stalking the desert?

"two great forces in entertainment have combined with the announcement of an unprecedented arrangement between the estate of michael jackson, represented by executors john branca and john mclain, and cirque du soleil for the creation, development, production and promotion of michael jackson projects, featuring touring and permanent shows, based on the music and songs of michael jackson. special lifestyle projects, including a nightclub to open with the las vegas production, will also be developed.

Written by: Melinda Sheckells

kim vo is celebrating the season with some beauty gifts for the lasses.

he's our favorite member of the shear genius crew.

check out these special services some great deals available at kim's salon at the mirage.

luv ya kim xoxo

airbrush spray tan/$95/get that golden glow without the heat. skilled technicians can customize your skin-tone perfect tanning session to leave you feeling bronzed and beautiful.

coconut manicure/$50/don’t forget those fingers and toes this season. treat them to a tropical getaway with a refreshing island-inspired manicure.

coconut hairtini/$50/help your hair have all the fun without all the damage. protect tresses from heat, sun and chlorine with a nourishing coconut hairtini.

suntini for hair/$50/desert rays can damage hair alarmingly fast. repair and condition those locks with special products specially designed for UV protection.

for appointments, call 702/791/7474.
Written by: Melinda Sheckells

roman polanski fell in love with sharon tate after she showed up at his london home in a see-through trench coat, with nothing on underneath.

it was the mid-sixties and proved to be an effective courting method.

ever since I heard this story I have been mildly obsessed with see-through vinyl trench coats.

so i clearly flipped when i discovered british designer christopher raeburn, who is becoming somewhat of a darling in the london fashion scene.

http://www.christopherraeburn.co.uk/


Written by: Melinda Sheckells

mania is right

last summer i picked up three pairs of melissa jelly shoes

two from the melissa+vivienne westwood collabo and a pair of the sweetest crystal studded ballet flats

if i only had one pair of shoes to rock for the rest of my life i would choose my melissas

and now i am on the hunt once again

for spring/summer 2010, i just scored a pair of these amazing pumps

all plastic

all bendy

all delicious

did i mention they are scented?

http://www.melissaaustralia.com.au/


Written by: Melinda Sheckells

so yesterday i went to target to check out the new jean paul gaultier capsule collection

my favorites for both fit and style are

the red tank dress

http://www.target.com/Jean-Paul-Gaultier-Target-Dress/dp/B00347FFC4/ref=sc_qi_detaillink

the anchor braid knit top

http://www.target.com/Jean-Gaultier-Target-Anchor-Braid/dp/B00347MNKG/ref=sc_qi_detaillink

the tattoo print mesh top in brown

http://www.target.com/Jean-Gaultier-Target-Tattoo-Print/dp/B00347L1IQ/ref=sc_qi_detaillink

but i ended up purchasing the cold shoulder blue knit top

http://www.target.com/Jean-Paul-Gaultier-Target-Shoulder/dp/B00347MNMO/ref=sc_qi_detaillink

Written by: Melinda Sheckells

since the full throttle of fall fashion runway shows is now coming to a close, i fondly reflect upon what could be my favorite fashion film of all time: valentino the last emperor, now making its rounds on showtime.

the drama.

the clothes.

the pugs.

oh, the pugs.

and my favorite quote from the film.

"an evening dress that reveals a woman's ankles while she is walking is the most disgusting thing I have ever seen."



Written by: Melinda Sheckells

Debuting this week is Booty Parlor, The Beauty Parlor for Your Love Life, a 300 square-foot micro-boutique located inside Black Satin Intimates at Wynn Las Vegas. The line was first introduced to the clientele of the popular lingerie shop in July. Booty Parlor’s products include their Seductive Beauty and Romantic Treats collections, Bedroom Accessories, Sexy Lingerie, LoveKits and Designer Sex Toys. Check out Skin Honey (available in flavors Pomegranate Honey, Vanilla Honey Chai and Chocolate Honey) a delicious three-in-one kissable body topping, massage gel and personal lubricant, infused with an exotic blend of libido-boosting aphrodisiacs.

www.bootyparlor.com


Written by: Melinda Sheckells

i intensely and passionately look forward to valentine's day every year.

i love hearts.

i love pink.

i love red.

i have a whole wardrobe for the month that consists of heart-shaped glasses and purses and all sorts of other random girly things.

i don't even need a valentine to have a great time.

i like the aesthetic appeal of a holiday that is completely fabricated, based on cutesy crap and that really has no significance at all except for consumerism.

valentine's day dinner.

i am into love, but only if it has a price tag.

i am in love but only for one day.

then i shop the sale rack to start prepping for next year.


Written by: Melinda Sheckells

alert alert.

in stores very shortly: jean paul gaultier for target. twenty years after blonde ambition. cone bra anyone?

march 7 to april 11.

and if that wasn't enough.

zac posen hits the retailer april 25 to may 30.

i will be barreling through the aisles pushing my red cart so watch out.

let the countdown begin.

Written by: Melinda Sheckells

here is a sample of my first attempt at becoming the new joan rivers.

hey joan, all good things must come to an end.

http://www.fox5vegas.com/video/22401884/index.html

snooki?

really.

what was she doing there.

i guess my invite got lost in the mail.


Written by: Melinda Sheckells

awards season.

hours of mindless fashion commentary. who's wearing what. who's lost their mind. who's surprisingly well dressed.

in retrospect: grammy 2010

the best/&/the worst and a little advice.

the good ...

rihanna: never looks bad, but always looks mean. advice: smile and whole world smiles with you.

pink: i love you. tony ward on the red carpet accented by bob mackie during an inspiring aerial and aquatic performance. bob mackie=cher. maybe pink is the new cher. hmmmm.

jonas bros: i can't tell you apart but you look good. keep it up.

taylor swift: the dress was a bit heavy. from the waist up, very nice. from the waist down, too much.

overall not the best year, but these were some highlights.

tomorrow, the worst and a little video of yours truly playing joan rivers.





Written by: Melinda Sheckells

it's a big week in vegas.

might i remind you jersey shore hits jet at the mirage on friday, with dj paulie d and the situation making an appearance.

i am bravely taking one for the team and going to corner them on the red carpet ...

there are rumors other jersey shore cast members might be coming to town next week but my lips are sealed.

it all kicks off thursday with the fourth anniversary of tryst at wynn las vegas. also on thursday channel your inner skate punk at down and derby at rain night club.

friday is of course jersey shore, where i will be stalking and probably getting booted out of jet (again) for trying to get to close my favorite right coasters.

sunday! 944 hosts its sexy peeps party at the bank.

see the super duper feature in the january issue which has made hearts go pitter patter far and wide and then come toast our decadent ten as they celebrate being too sexy on sunday.

we can all sleep next week ... right?

Written by: Melinda Sheckells

meet bagel dog.

my new long-haired dapple dachshund. he's chocolate and tan.

kind of like chocolate peanut butter ice cream.

happily, my aforementioned snuggie has now come in handy as a dog blankie.

i am sure it won't be long till bagel dog ends up with his own snuggie.

www.snuggiefordogs.com

i am like that.



Written by: Melinda Sheckells