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"The Slobification of America" -- Tim Gunn on "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style"

I heard Tim Gunn use this great expression in one of the commercials for upcoming episodes he said, "...the slobification {sp?} of America" on his new reality, makeover show, "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style". This is something that's bothered me for years and Tim Gunn has so saliently summed up this American style crisis with this fantastic expression. I have to say I wasn't sure about the show before it started but I want to go on the record and state that I'm really enjoying the show and I like the interaction between him and Veronica Webb. Based upon what we know of Tim Gunn from his mentorship role on Bravo's hit, "Project Runway" he steps right into this role with absolute credibility. His resume is certainly impressive and I was thrilled to read about his new role at Liz Claiborne. He strikes me a genuinely sincere man with incredible knowledge to help these women really see themselves and come out on the other side with the confidence and knowledge to dress, and shop. Shopping is fun, it's some sort of magic when you put on the perfect article of clothing, its transformational in the context of the immediate boost of confidence it can instill. So, back to "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style" give it try it's on on Bravo TV on Thursdays at 10 / 9c. I myself joined the time-shifting DVR set years ago and I can't imagine living without a DVR. I love to setup a series recording for a show like this and then I can watch it when it suits me. Don't forget Tim Gunn's book, "Guide to Style" - his knowledge and mentorship are available for on-going reference if you buy yourself a copy.


Visit the iTunes store to download your favorite TV shows for your iPod. One of mine is AMC's new, stylish hit "Mad Men". For their entree into original programming they're off to a great start. More on this well written and produced gem in a separate post but in the meantime check out a video clip of the show right here.

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[include the link to iTunes, amazon, etc for rental & purchase. Don't forget NETFLIX]

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Don't Miss Carrie Fisher on "Weeds" on Showtime...



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These TV Commericials are All Over TV...

Does anyone know who's behind this campaign? Here's a button that will put you through to their website. I've seen their TV commercials all over on different channels. Call me cynical but I'd like to know whose money is financing this expensive tv / media campaign. If anyone knows please post a comment here on the blog so we can investigate who's behind this. Thanks.

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Just watched another BBC America show I Love...

I just watched "Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares" on BBC America. Sure he's arrogant and gets in the restaurant owner's face but so what. He's successful as a chef/owner and it makes for great television. I just watched a really great episode about a mother and her two daughters and they all three own and run the restaurant. As usual when Gordon came in the place had it's issues the biggest of which is the mother daughter triad had never defined who's responsible for what management tasks. Suffice it to say he got to the root of the problem. Anyway, it's another fun, informative BBC America show starring successful . Check it out you'll enjoy I'm sure. Happy reading.
I just watched "
Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares" on BBC America. Sure he's arrogant and gets in the restaurant owner's face but so what. He's successful as a chef/owner and it makes for great television. I just watched a really great episode about a mother and her two daughters and they all three own and run the restaurant. As usual when Gordon came in the place had it's issues the biggest of which is the mother daughter triad had never defined who's responsible for what management tasks. Suffice it to say he got to the root of the problem. Anyway, it's another fun, informative BBC America show starring successful . Check it out you'll enjoy I'm sure. Happy reading.


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