Limited Edition Andy Warhol inspired Dom Perignon

Christmas time is here. Trying to figure out what to give that person that has everything? May I suggest a bottle of Limited Edition Andy Warhol inspired Dom Perignon?

Dom Perignon, the makers premium champagne is produce by the champagne house Moet  & Chardon. A prestige champagne "Dom P" was first released for sale in 1936. 

 Dom Perignon commissioned the Design Laboratory at Central Saint Martin's School of Art and Design to re-invent the bottle using Andy Warhol as inspiration. The three bottle collection pays homage to pop artist Warhol's use of color play with red, blue, and yellow labeling. Each bottle goes for about $150.

This is a "refined" baller status champagne. Not as flashy as Cristal or Pierre Jouet; Dom Perignon is for a more sophisticated palette.

This week's HOTNESS: James Bond

James Bond is so hot! I’m not talking any one of the six actors who have played Bond in particular; I mean the ageless icon! We first met him in 1962 when he appeared in “Dr. No”. After 48 years of international intrigue, Bond, James Bond is sexy as ever.

Here are the official Bond portraits of each of the actors who have played Bond:

Sean Connery

George Lanzenby

Roger Moore

Timothy Dalton

Pierce Brosnan

Daniel Craig

James Bond is so hot is because he is the epitome of a gentleman. He always treats a woman like a lady and has an appreciation for the finer things in life. He is a world traveler who can wear a tux unlike any other.

Seen & Heard: RHOA Kim Zolciak is preggers and still smoking

So if you are an avid viewer of the the Real Housewives of Atlanta, you might remember when Kim met Atlanta Falcon's player Kroy Biermann  at Sheree Whitfield's "Atlanta's Dancing with The Stars" charity performance.  Kim, 32 and Kroy, 25 apparently hit it off because the RHOA recently confirmed she is almost 4 months pregnant by him.

Kim and Kroy in Life & Style magazine

Way to go Kim. Guess she had to keep the pipeline of sponsorship flowing somehow since it looked like her business tycoon boyfriend, "Big Poppa" Lee Najjar was never going to actually divorce his wife. Getting pregnant by the young Kroy who was a 2008 fifth round draft pick and who's contract is about $400,000 a year will probably not keep her in platinum and Prada the way that "Big Poppa" did, but he has potential and I think she may actually really dig this guy!

And perhaps Kroy can offer Kim some direction. Let's start with smoking while pregnant and in public. Kim this is a "No No"! Not only should you not smoke while pregnant, you shouldn't be caught doing it in public where anyone with a camera phone can catch you! Click here for story--> Kim Zolciak still smoking.

WTF Friday: Black Friday 2010

Shopping on Black Friday is as traditional as turkey and football on Thanksgiving. People line up hours before the doors even open at places like Best Buy and Macy's to be the first one in the store. Some people miss dinners with their families to camp out in the stores parking lot. WTF?! Take a look at the scene at an Indiana Tagert store last night:


 



I love shopping...but really? For Target? Is it really worth missing time with loved ones, and a great meal to line up to be first in when Target opens? Now if this was the scene at Neiman Marcus or the Gucci store maybe...but it's Target! America we must get our priorities in order!

The cougar and the cub

It seems as I get older the guys that hit on me become younger! At first I was resistant, thinking that a younger man would lack the maturity it takes to date me, but then I reconsidered…a lot of older guys lack maturity too. I often thought that an older woman dating a younger man spoke to her lack of maturity as well.

My mother (who is jokingly calls herself a cougar) typically dates men who are substantially younger than she is. Both of my brothers are in relationships with women who are older than them. And my closest friends date younger guys exclusively.

What is the attraction between the younger man and the older woman? Is it because the cougar offers the maternal instinct that a cub desires? Is it that women are broadening their horizons much like men have been doing for years? I am starting to embrace this cougar thing. Younger men seem to have less baggage and are fun to be around. Since the average women reaches her sexual peak in her forties, and men in their twenties; does it just make sense that more couples are finding that they are most compatible when their ages correlate with their sexual peaks? 

I've opened my mind to the possibility that this cougar concept can actually work, but here's a few items that need to be considered:

• Is he over 21? If not there is no need for further consideration. An adult woman must be able to enjoy adult activities with an adult man. For example if he's 19, you two can't share a glass of champagne or get into a night club together.
• Is he established? I can't be patient while a young guy catches up. He'll need his own place because I can't be comfortable hanging out with him at his parents house. He needs to be done with college because I can't float anyone's tuition bill. He needs gainful employment because my expectations of him are the same as if he were older so going out and taking trips should not cause a financial strain on either one of us.
• How does he handle his business? If he blows his money on video games and candy while his real bills pile up; he is not a viable candidate for HiYelaGurl's cougar club.

As long as the cub is a mature adult I guess there isn't anything wrong with a cougar and a cub being together. Its gonna take some getting used to for me to be comfortable with dating younger men myself. I guess I just need the right young man to convince me it's a good idea. . .

Out & About in Detroit

I love dressing up! This time of year is the perfect excuse for me to put on a great dress and fantastic pair of shoes and get out on the town. Here is a few of my most recent social engagements:

The Ambassador Magazine “Red Dress”” Party at the Hamilton Room in Birmingham, MI. November 11, 2010 – Ambassador Magazine, Detroit’s premier ‘lifestyle’ magazine highlights the best in luxury that Detroit has to offer. This particular event was to launch their upcoming Winter/Holiday issue.  Let’s look at a few pictures.

HiYelaGurl Red Carpet Arrival

The Hamilton Room is a beautiful venue!

The bar

Qiana Davis and myself

Qiana Davis Red Carpet Arrival

The “Little Black Dress” Charity Gala benefiting Haven House at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, MI. November 19, 2010 – This event is held annually at different venues around the Detroit area. The beautiful came out to have a good time and show their support for Haven.

Red Carpet Arrival

J. Lee Red Carpet Arrival

Myself with J. Lee

Party goers partaking in casino style gaming

Detroiters came out for a great cause

What's a little black dress without hot shoes?

Monique Smith’s Fabulous 23^rd Birthday Extravaganza at Ignite in the MGM Casino in Detroit, MI. November 20, 2010 – Young Detroit socialite, Monique Smith celebrated her birthday in a big way with champagne and sushi appetizers at one of Detroit’s hottest venues. Many came out to wish Monique a happy birthday.

Birthday girl Monique Smith and myself

Monique with a few of her guests

Monique Smith at her table

A great time was had by all!

Keep checking my blog for fabulous events and recaps!

The Week’s HOTNESS Edition: Soul Singer Dwele

If you know me, you know I have a jones for soul music! One of my very favorite soul singers is Dwele. Detroit native Andwele Gardner first gained recognition for singing the hook on Slum Village’s “Tainted” single.  His solo albums include “The Rize”, “Subject”, “Some Kinda…”, and “Wants…World...Women…”.  He was also featured on Kanye West’s “Flashing Lights” single, and more recently on Kanye’s “Power” single. Here are a couple of pictures for your viewing enjoyment:

His “Some Kinda…” album is my personal favorite. I can listen to it from start to finish!  Let’s look at the single “Weekend Love” from that album:

Did you listen to the lyrics? Super sexy right?

Dear future husband: If you want to surprise me at our wedding, please have Dwele sing “Old Lovas” to us! If it is Dwele himself who is to be my future husband (shameless plug), please be prepared to sing this song to me at the wedding, on our honeymoon, at the birth of our first child, and all our anniversaries…

*I would love to sing a duet with him*

Follow Dwele on twitter at @TheRealDwele!