Sassy stars who've got it all wrong!

It's Tuesday. I've been writing copy all day - yes ALLLLLLL DAYYYYY - I'm about as nuts as I am ever going to be. I haven't pulled my hair out yet, I'm done writing for the day, it's not that bad.

I had a huge desire for something sickly sweet. Instead of that giant chocolate bar that has done its best to tempt me all day I headed online to see what interested me. Hoping of course to satisfy my sweet tooth.

Well, instead of sweets I have ended up with a new distraction - news about the stars. You know, those that we idolize, fashion ourselves after, aspire to be like. Trashy is as trashy does (sound familiar?) and I thought you'd be as entertained as I was.

New to Hot Cherry Review - news about trashy, mixed up, utterly confused celebraties:

Lets start off with a real groaner. Renee Zellweger / Bridget Jones one of the same. I think she’s funny and annoying all in one. I was very disappointed when she hitched up with Kenny and shook my head when she went splitz in no time flat. Well, she’s back out trolling the town, this time with Bruce Willis. Apparently the two are already on the lips of the gossip hounds.

It doesn’t take much some times, Bruce can get him self into his own form of trouble. He certainly managed to tick off the bar staff when he demanded they ‘go on a late night hunt for root beer so he could enjoy his favorite drink at a New York nightclub. The 'Die Hard' star - rumored to be dating Renee Zellweger - ordered root beer and bourbon from hip nightspot Cielo and was furious when he was told they didn't serve it.

A source told BANG Showbiz: "We have hardly ever had anyone order root beer here but Bruce Willis had us running round the block to a deli in the middle of the night to buy some so he could have a root beer and bourbon cocktail."’

Bruce, Bruce, Bruce – bourbon and root beer – what kind of kid’s drink is that?

Continuing on the couples theme; Pamela Anderson has filed for divorce from Kid Rock after just four months of marriage. Pamela, 39, and Rock, 35, both cited irreconcilable differences when they filed divorce papers yesterday (27.11.06).

Apparently, Bob Ritchie (his real name) didn’t think much of Anderson’s latest flick and pulled a flip out at the screening. Calling her all kinds of trashy, possibly true names…. Ahhh well ‘Bob’- there are plenty of fish in the sea, I’m sure you can take a pass on this Baywatch boob and still come out with a full catch.

Little Tommy Cruise isn’t so little any more! ‘Tom Cruise had to wear a girdle on his wedding day to fit into his tuxedo, it has been claimed. The 'Top Gun' star is said to have put on so much weight in the run-up to his wedding to Katie Holmes he needed help fitting into his Armani suit.

According to US gossip columnist Janet Charlton, a source at Armani said: "Tom packed on around twenty pounds in the past few months before the big event. He says he's a 'nervous eater'.’

Here’s one that just leaves you groaning…. Grow up you spoiled, little, pissy, overdone, unrealistic, soon to be forgotten little baby! ‘ Lindsay Lohan has accused rival Paris Hilton of hitting her. The 'Mean Girls' actress, who has been feuding with the socialite for months, claims Paris struck her for no reason at a Los Angeles house party.

Lindsay, 20, made the allegation to a film camera crew waiting for her outside a Los Angeles hotel. She even showed them a bruise on her left arm which she claims was caused by Paris.

Lindsay told the X17 agency: "I'm saying this on tape. She hit me for no apparent reason at my friend's house. I didn't know she would be there and she hit me with a drink and poured it all over me. It hurts and it's not OK.’

To finish off today’s findings, I’m going to leave you with a pretentious holier than thou actress who is mortified that her real self my be exposed.

‘Jessica Simpson has been left reeling by rumors that a sex tape starring her is to be leaked on the internet. The alleged X-rated home movie is said to show the 'Dukes of Hazzard' actress and her ex-husband Nick Lachey engaged in passionate lovemaking.

A source is quoted by Britain's Daily Sport newspaper as saying: "Jessica is horrified her name and sex tape are being mentioned in the same sentence. She's always been a girl of high morals and principles." According to reports the tape is said to have fallen into the hands of the individuals responsible for leaking the Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee sex video.

It has been claimed that they are now threatening to leak the tape if Jessica does not pay an undisclosed sum of money to stop it. The 25-year-old star has always prided herself on making men wait for sex. She once said: "I play hard to get. If you turn sex down for a couple of days it makes it better."

Hey, I don’t write it, I just find it for you. Join me now is a group groan!

Have a wonderful Hot Cherry Day!

Oh this just off the presses…. Everyone who reads Hot Cherry Review knows my fascination with eBay. As well, I recently spoke about my dear Hubby’s addiction to vintage cufflinks.

Well, he has been at it again… no big deal. His latest purchase was for $5. Here’s the story that goes along with it though. I get an invoice to pay for the auction from Paypal. I’ve been charged $7 for shipping. Not unreasonable if it was a huge package, we are talking regular post letter here! So I email the vendor with this ‘ I don’t understand the increase in shipping. The price quoted on the auction was for $2.85, how did it get to $7?’

The vendor’s first reply ‘ it was $8 and I reduced it’. I go back to the auction listing, take screen shots of the whole listing including all the quoted shipping costs, and email her. Her next reply is ‘I know the shipping was $2.85, but I added extra shipping and handling’. Can you believe it? I’ve never had this happen in eBay. Always, if there is going to be an extra charge, it is stated in the auction. She goes on further to say ‘ you got a good deal, if you are not happy with this then I’m sorry’.

What did I do? I paid her. I emailed her back, told her that what she did was wrong and she was being underhanded, adding fees to make up what she wanted to make on the item and didn’t. When it comes to submitting feedback once the cufflinks arrive though……. Oh there is always a get even time on eBay – that’s what makes it so wonderful!

I've created a monster

How does it happen? One minute everything is normal, the next I have a bouncing 'Tigger' on my hands. Maybe I just shouldn't be complaining?

It all started about 14 years ago, I agreed to go out with a mullet wearing, holes in the ass of his jeans, rocker t-shirted guy. 14 years ago (or so) we got excited about one another - hyped on what the other was into adding to their energy. Despite ebbs and flows as all relationships have, the man who would not consider changing anything about his appearance - except for his colourful boxer shorts he wore under his saggy ass jeans - has adopted his wife's wacky appreciation for obscure fashion and style. Who would have thought?

We have a rule around our home, one of very few btw - if you believe in something strongly enough, I will stand by you. Well, I have always believed that there is always an abundance of opportunity and options in ones 'life'. I encourage my family and those around me to constantly be aware of this. Happiness for me is reducing and eventually eliminating the two words 'have to' from my vocabulary. To do this, I make an attempt to only do the things that balance with my way of thinking, my beliefs and my core values. As a result, my karma is far better off.


So when my wonderful spouse all of a sudden develops an addiction to eBay, what am I to do? After all, I am likely just a little bit responsible for the outcome. First I let (okay, encourage, maybe even bribe with sex... no,... not sex, that was two weeks ago when I didn't want to go to an all day auction alone) him come to the Vintage Clothing sale with me last weekend, then I tell him what type of 'things' are 'hot' in the vint world, then I tell him to check it out for himself, 'go on eBay' I say........

Well, my hubby likes clothes, adores funky shoes, but who would have thought - cufflinks. I too may have started that.... come to think about it, yep, I think I did.....yikes. You see, I picked him up two pairs of exquisite antique cufflinks a few years back, for Christmas. This spring I picked him up a couple more pairs. Each time I do this I of course have a story on how I acquired them. (cufflinks are collectable, certain ones hold very high values, the game, is to find the steals - standard seek and find stuff that goes with antique and vintage hunting)

Over the course of two evenings, my Darling has aspired to complete 4 eBay transactions, has 4 more bids in and has two more being 'watched'. At this rate, he is going to out do me by a long shot this month. Thank goodness we are out on Thursday evening!

Now on the positive side of things...... a fellow eBayer can not lecture his wife on the woes of her vintage clothing collection - now can he? Seriously, I'm happy when he's happy. I'm not sure why I just passed on my tricks to winning auctions to him though..... the whole tutorial.... 'Come here dear, watch while I out whit you opponent and win you these cufflinks.... Just what was I thinking?

In closing, yes, I stand by the 'I will support you' commitment, with my fingers crossed - perhaps he'll bore of collecting cufflinks and decide I need some help collecting clothing and boots - one can only hope. Oh and anyone one that reads my entries and knows my husband - you need not mention this little expose to him and you certainly do not need to encourage him any further with respect to bestowing the virtues of collecting men’s adornments - what will happen you ask - You know me... I will get even!

Have a wonderful Cherry Day all.

The case for getting things gone and red boots

It will come as no surprise to regular readers and those who know me personally, when I say 'I love ebay'!

My story of the day starts with a horse race that I can't attend. I thought I could but circumstances beyond my control are not allowing me to. I currently own 4 tickets to this major race event. A few hours ago, I owned 6. Sold 2 of them on ebay. With any luck, I'll sell the other 4. The other thing I like about eBay, is PayPal.

So, I've sold a few things and bought many on eBay, using PayPal to complete my transactions. I can say (knock on wood) that I have been very happy with the outcome. eBay has an interesting system of 'self policing' wherein the users of the auctions are encouraged to leave feedback about those they are dealing with. This is public record. Any one can check your 'score' and decide for themselves if they want to 'deal' with you or not.

eBay doesn't stop there. Say for example that my ticket sales go south, that the winning bidder decides that they don't want the tickets and won't pay. I can file a grievance with eBay and leave the negative feedback so that other bidders won't be caught. The winner of the auction can do the same, if for example, I do not ship after they have paid.

On the subject of payment. By using PayPal, you are able to protect your investment. If my winning bidder pays and I don't ship, PayPal will launch their own investigation and if the matter can not be resolved, they will refund the bidder the money he sent to me. It makes dealing online a whole lot easier and safer.

So, I sold my first pair of tickets - yippy - and bought myself a pair of really wicked 'Chinese red' high boots. Don't know what's gotten into me this year, but I have this thing for red. Not the muted red... the really hot red! (btw, if you have someone in your household, ie. your significant other who wonders where something, such as a wicked pair of hot red boots came from.... here's a great response 'I got them at a wicked price, through a second hand vendor - aren't they cool!' - not one word is a lie and you've got a clean conscience and a cool pair of boots)

I'm not alone with this fascination for hot Chinese red btw. According to this month's LouLou Magazine, red is the hippest colour of the fall. (I'm also becoming addicted to this mag, despite the fact that it is a 'Rogers' production, thanks in part to my 'Girly Friend' - Lanny - who is very tolerant when I borrow her copy and don't give it back for almost a month)

I opted for the tall version of hotness, though, I was torn. Also shown and seemingly 'hot' for this season are the ankle boots. I
think you might have to have a certain type of leg for these types of boots (aka long, thin, not athletic), so I went with what I know... tall is good (left). There is of course an even shorter version of the ankle book, which would look amazing with jeans. Justifying multiple pairs of boots in the same colour though, is a bit more of a challenge. Wait..... there's the 'case for black'! (back to the significant other and their questions - why do you need multiple pairs of the same colour boot? 'Why dearest, they are not the same style of boot. I can't wear the booties with a skirt and don't the tall ones just spell 'sex'?')

Want to find these cool finds? Let me know or check back in later today and when I find the links for you.

I've decided that my next post should be about Halloween - the best holiday (it should be National and a day off work). I'll cover last minute costumes, where to get the gear you need and some places to hang out for a wicked good time.

As always, your suggestions, comments and cool finds are welcome here! Have a rockin' Cherry Day.