Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5^th, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. In 1884, the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a “workingmen’s holiday” on that date. On June 28^th, 1894 Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday.

• • Popular fashion etiquette used to be that it was inappropriate to wear white after Labor Day, with white shoes being especially frowned upon.

• • Since 1966, the annual telethon of the Muscular Dystrophy Association takes place over Labor Day weekend.  It’s hosted by Jerry Lewis.

• • Boomsday, an enormous fireworks display, takes place every Labor Day in Knoxville, Tennessee.  It attracts over 350-thousand spectators. 

• • Labor Day also marks the beginning of football season.  Most NCAA teams play their first games over the weekend, while the NFL regular season starts on the first Thursday following.

I thought The Situation kidnapped my dog, Regina, when I saw these pictures. It’s got to be a teacup Poodle like mine. I’m sure he will be picking up more chicks with this pooch. BTW, I’m rooting for him on the new season of Dancing with the Stars! Here’s some pictures of my dog below:

Regina and Sammie

My adorable friend Stephenie (yes, from Survivor) and her fiance, Phillies’ Kyle Kendrick will be featured in The Phillies Family Cookbook. It will be sold at numerous locations…Citizens Bank Ball Park and GIGI restaurant which Steph co-owns. What’s funny about this picture is, I’ve NEVER seen Steph cook, EVER!!! Kyle, how does it taste? And those hats, I can NOT!!! She will be on NBC’s 10 Show this Friday to promote the cookbook!

Never in a million years would I have expected Demi Moore to twitter pictures of herself in a bikini, standing in front of a mirror. While most men may be interested in her body, I was hoping that her products on her counter were more visible. I wanna know EVERY PRODUCT she uses!!

I love this outfit! It looks like a dress but it’s actually a very high pencil skirt!

Details:

525 Ruffle Camisole $106
Black Halo Pencil skirt $218
Gerard Yosca earrings $101

Get it at Elizabeth Maar Boutique (2 locations):

3515 West Chester Pike, Newtown Sq, PA 19073

20 Haverford Station Road, Haverford, PA 19041

Check out their facebook!

I ended up wearing outfit number one for my first day filling in at NBC’s 10 show!

Here are the details:

Eva Franco  ivory black polka dotted pencil skirt with bow $165
Last Tango black scoop top $47
Gerard Yosca Necklaces (2 pieces) $92, $48

Get it at Elizabeth Maar Boutique (2 locations):

3515 West Chester Pike, Newtown Sq, PA 19073

20 Haverford Station Road, Haverford, PA 19041

Here I am with Brian McKnight and Bill Henley. Thanks NBC Philadelphia for letting me hang out today!

Joyce at Elizabeth Maar boutique in Haverford, PA helped style me for my upcoming appearance on NBC’s 10! Show as guest co-host! I love Joyce, she’s a doll!! Which outfit is your favorite? I need 2, one for Monday and another for Tuesday! Take the poll!

Well, I couldn’t be more excited (and nervous) about this news!

I will be filling in as co-host with Bill Henley on The 10! Show this Monday and Tuesday. Brian McKnight will be on the show Monday and both shows will be filled with cooking, fashion, and entertainment.

I have a major dilemma though. I have no clue what to wear! I know it sounds like the same ol’ line every woman uses but I’m DEAD serious. For the past 8 years, I’ve been on the radio. Do you know what that means? I wake up super super early, roll out of bed, put on some sweats, and go to work where no one sees me! LOL So this is a good excuse to go shopping for something appropriate.

Mark your calendars and watch (or set your DVRs) to NBC10 at 11am this Monday and Tuesday!

Roses for the Bday girl! Aww

Nadia, Steph, and Me. Love them!

Check out the shirts we all got…

Then on Sunday was Kyle’s Bday (Phillies weekend I tell ya). It was a surprise party thrown by Stephenie at her restaurant, Gigi. If you didn’t know this, Stephenie and Kyle are engaged and getting married soon. I hope my new job (where ever it may be) allows me to go!

Photos by my friend, HughE of PhilyChitChat.com

Kyle about to blow out the candles. Shane looks more excited though! LOL

Happy Bday KK!

I’m loving these crossbody bags! They are both on back order and I can see why! I love the lock and only $59 and $69 bucks at NineWest.com! Love for the fall.