Cursed Premiere

I am here working hard in Nashville and I have sadly neglected my little blog.  I have some great posts coming this week, but let's start with the premiere of the new web series, Cursed.  Cursed "is the story of an angel incarnate who struggles to reach atonement in an earthly life…a single mom who tries to complete a mission to kill the last cartel leader in an effort to prove her goodness. In her good vs. bad journey she tries to balance a heart for her loved ones with her desire to ascend."  


I was fortunate enough to cover the premiere for Mingle Media TV where you can also find the entire series.  It was a great evening of interviews especially since I was able to talk with the creator, Yuri Brown, about her creative journey plus insightful interviews with director, Jeff Kanew, of Revenge of the Nerds fame.  Finally, for those of you who are fans of The Color Purple, be sure to see my discussion about the movie with one of the stars, Jeris Lee Poindexter, who was also Oprah's acting coach on the set!  If you haven't seen The Color Purple in awhile, go see it again, it holds up, and it is one of those nominated Academy Award films that should have won.  I think it really is a Steven Spielberg masterpiece.  


If you want to see more of Cursed, follow the series here.  If you would like to see more of the red carpet coverage, head over here.  See you tomorrow on Red Carpet Closet!


Director, Jeff Kanew:



Creator, Yuri Brown:



Jeris Lee Poindexter:

The Vintage Vehicle Show

I talked about this episode awhile back and I finally have a clip to show you.  I began working on The Vintage Vehicle Show intermittently in 2002 after I responded to Backstage West casting call.  Tim Stansbury was the producer that hired me again and again to shoot with him and host, Lance Lambert.  It has been a fantastic eight years with this team.  Tim is moving on to other projects, but it has been so much fun working with him on the show and gabbing after each shoot over a burrito or burger.  I know Tim and I will continue to work together, so I look forward to our next project.

Here's my interview (with a classic screen capture!) at the Roam'n Relics Show in Moorpark in front of a 1956 Buick Special:


If you want to see more of my work with The Vintage Vehicle Show, go here, here, and here.

Holiday Giveaway

"It is always better to give than to receive" is how the old saying goes.  So it is time for me to give back to you, my amazing readers here at Red Carpet Closet.  I figured a little makeup, a few new brushes, and a makeup case should do the trick.  You will be rocking a smoky eye and a gorgeous red lip throughout 2011.  (Just remember, not at the same time.  Chose a heavy eye or a heavy lip, but together...yikes!)

Here is what this fantastic giveaway includes:
* A Purely Pro Smoky Eye Palette
* A Purely Pro Lipstick in Vixen
* 8 Pro Tools
* Makeup Case with Portable Mirror

To enter:
1.  You must be a US resident.
2.  Make sure you are following Red Carpet Closet on one of the following:  Facebook, Twitter, or Blog Lovin'.
3.  Tell me your favorite post on Red Carpet Closet from 2010 in the comments section below.  Make      sure I have a way to contact you.
4.  Enter before 11:59 PM PST on Monday, December 20th.

Winner will be selected randomly by Random.org.

Good luck!

Birthday Weekend Fun

After a rough start, my birthday weekend turned out to be pretty fun.  I was supposed to wait until Friday to open my gifts, but I caved from the temptation and ripped them open on Thursday....or was it Wednesday?  Either way, it brightened my day and I have already worn my new bracelet and ring several times.  The photo below is my tribute to every amazing fashion blog out there.  What do I do?  Strike a JC Penney's catalog pose in the bathroom of Bouchon.  Blogs like this and this do it way better than I do.

Here are some other images from my birthday weekend:

Getting dressed in the closet:

Hanging with pals at the IAWTV Holiday Fiesta:

My favorite Nine West boots were the perfect addition to new winter blue sweater from Roni B.:

My neighbors make the best holiday cookies!  Thank you, Whitney and Chris.

Come on back tomorrow for the start of a fantastic holiday makeup giveaway for you!

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Photo #2:  Courtesy of Maria Timolat

Photos #5 & 6:  Courtesy of Brenda White

Birthdays and Beginnings.......

Yep, it's my birthday today!  It's been a bit of a struggle since I have had a big ending in my life in the last two days that was unexpected.  Since I consider this my new beginning, I would love for you to share your words of wisdom, a quote, a great thought, a website, a photo, or anything you want.  That would be a great gift to me.  Thanks for reading Red Carpet Closet!  On Monday, we will be back to our regularly scheduled program.

A New Chapter

This photo was bought in October as a gift to someone special representing an exciting new chapter in our lives.  It is a chapter that was rewritten last night, not by me.  I am trying to figure out a way to write a new chapter for me on the eve of my birthday, but I have writer's block.  For once, I am speechless.

November: Monthly Wrap-Up

This has become one of my favorite segments of my blog each month.  I love to see what you have been reading and what Google searches bring people to Red Carpet Closet.  It adds a lot of comedy and hilarity to my day.  So, let's catch up on the Top 5 Most Absurd Searches for November 2010:


1.  "Are there camps like Stagedoor Manor cheaper?":  In one simple word:  Nope.  I attended Stagedoor Manor two decades ago and it is an experience that can only be replicated at Stagedoor Manor.  It was expensive then and it is expensive now.  Check into financial aid or scholarships because you are one lucky kid if you get to attend even one Stagedoor camp session.  Don't believe me? Here's what I have to say about the musical theatre camp twenty years later.


2.  "How tall is Olga Kay?":  Okay, I get it.  You like Olga Kay.  I do too. She's petite.  Maybe 5'4"?  Olga, help me out here.  Your fans want to know A LOT about you.  Here's another Olga piece I wrote.  **Update**:  Olga is 5'1".  Phew, so glad I could bring you that breaking news.  Thanks, Olga!


3.  "Term for free goodies given to celeb winners":  Um, that would be free goodies or gift baskets or gifting suites.  I guess you want to see my Emmy gifting suite coverage for Mingle Media TV?  It's here, here, here, and here.  


4.  "What would Rachel Zoe use instead of a strapless bra for support?":  Wow,WWJD has been replaced by WWRZD?  Jesus needs a reality TV show because obviously RZ is hot.  Here are some great tips for your undergarments on the red carpet, ladies.  


5.  "Old Stiletto Dick Van Patten":  I cannot even begin to fathom what you were looking for here.  Dick Van Patten is the dad from Eight is Enough.  I doubt he wears stilettos, especially old ones, but thanks for the laugh.  Here are some of my favorite stilettos for your shoe viewing pleasure.  


Well, that's it for this month.  I cannot wait to do my favorite searches for 2010.  I am sure there are a few winners in there.  Keep up the Google searching because it keeps up the laughter on my end.