... then comes the baby and the baby carriage?

I cannot believe this subject did not hit me in the face sooner so I could address it.  I mean, pregnancy (teen especially), seems to be all around me these days.  In the past week, I have learned of at least 5 new buns in the oven, not to mention the countless expectant women that come in to my work, or are just out and about on a regular day. 

It's almost as if pregnancy has become a trend or fad.  And the media has not been much help to control this issue.  Pregnancy is prevalent in almost every TV show I watch (maybe I subconsciously stray toward those shows out of fascination?), including: The Secret Life of the American Teenager, 90210, Glee, 16 & Pregnant, Degrassi, etc.  All of these shows, with the exception of Degrassi, have either kept their babies or given them up for adoption, which I feel is a great message to send to teens, if anything.  Teen pregnancy is definetely one of the most difficult experiences a young girl will ever have to go through if she finds herself in said situation, and being able to have the courage to give an unwanted child life and the life it deserves is the most loving thing a young mother could do.

original ad for the series when it started about 2 years ago

On 90210, Adrianna found herself pregnant with a guy she had a one-night stand with, while dating the guy of her dreams.

Maci from the First Season of "16 & Pregnant"

I must admit being pregnant can look glamourous at times, I mean, Amy Juergens (Secret Life) had an amazing figure before she had her son, and she looked the same, if not better afterwards.  And let's not forget famous young starlets who met motherhood early in life: Jamie Lynn Spears and Bristol Palin anyone?  16 & Pregnant is probably the closest one can get to reality when delving into the teenage perspective of motherhood, because the girls on that show are going through pregnancy without a predetermined storyline; they do not know what the future holds for them, their relationships, and most importantly, their unborn children, which can be absolutely terrifying. 

Bristol Palin, teen daughter of state senator Sarah Palin, and son Tripp

Jamie Lynn and daughter Maddie

Pregnancy is a complex and controversial topic when analyzed from a general point of view, but the best way to keep an unwanted pregnancy at bay for you teens out there is to USE PROTECTION, or better yet, PRACTICE ABSTINANCE!  You can have a loving relationship with your boyfriend or girlfriend without having to feel like you have to go all the way.

xoxoxo, melissa

July 1st

Get ready everyone:
It's Canada’s 143rd birthday!


In Ottawa, there will be multiple places to visit and to spend the day. Admission is free for all museums and art galleries. Concerts and performances will be conducted throughout Ottawa. Fireworks are scheduled to start at 10:30 PM. The best place to view the fireworks is at Major’s Hill Park, but if you like a bit of musical entertainment, go to Parliament Hill to see both the fireworks and the concert leading up to them.

Not to miss:

At Parliament Hill:
- Changing the Guard
- RCMP Musical Ride
- Canada Day Evening Show starring: the Barenaked Ladies, Johnny Reid, Marjo, Isabelle Boulay and Andrea Lindsay.

At Major’s Hill Park:
- Chicken Corner
- Aboriginal, Indian and African Tradition Experience
- Artists from the 2010 Cultural Capitals of Canada

At Jacques-Cartier Park:
- Flying Fools
- Junk Funk Percussion
- Inflatable Games

At Sparks Street:
- President’s Choice BBQ

At Confederation Park:
- Ottawa Jazz Festival


*Information taken from the NCC July 1st program. More information can be seen at: www.canadaday.gc.ca

Wear Red and White with PRIDE ☺

♪ Charz

**Let us know if this was helpful in planning your Canada Day!

'Cause that's how we do.

The road to success is often paved with... kinks?
Well who knew those sometimes annoying kinks could be such a riot?
As you all know, CFM has completely re-vamped the blog; name, template and all.  So the name thing has probably been the most frustrating issue that needed to be tackled.  Last night the three of us sat down to our respective computers and began the brainstorm of a lifetime.

Some of the definite FTW names that we somehow managed to type up with a straight face (for the most part)?

-robombom
-bam it's CFm
-cupcakes
-a pinch of salt
-salt can sting
-SAY WHAT?!
-spice rack
-misses in boredom
-what's cooking?
-flip flops
-bathroom stall conversation
-around the water cooler
-ice breakers
-FLYING HIGH WHILE OVERINDULGING IN COLD MEDICINE
-dirty little secrets
-ripped tights
-orange spaghetti
-blue lemons
-what happens in vegas
-scandalous
-exes and ohs
-unveiled/revealed
-the elephant in the room
-bathroom graffiti
-the hot ones
-the lost boys
-groudies
-rapies
-rufalin
-backstage whispers
-LSD (yes, the drug)
-backstage whispers from the elephant smoking rufalin in the room
-elephant poo
-multifaceted
-different gems
-secrets of a teenage girl
-the teenage diaries
-orange juice
-OJ
-no name
-dish it out!
-paper daydreams
-sugar, spice and everything nice
-Room 201, 211, 289 and finally...
-Room 139 (a little inspiration from that art room in all of our lives)

These are just the names I can remember from memory, so when Charlotte decides to send me the actual convo, I will be sure to update this and hopefully squeeze a few more laughs out of you guys.

Which names would you have liked as a possibility for our blog?  Give us your feedback, we would love to know your opinions! :)

xoxo, melissa

Eclipse

The hottest new movie for the summer:

All the stars of the Twilight Saga: Eclipse dressed up and strutted their stuff down the red carpet for the premiere of the movie which opens in theatres today, June 30th.

Summary:

A few weeks from graduation Bella must make a decision whether to be with Edward or Jacob. She must decide to join the Cullen family, who will keep her safe from the Volturi. Jacob is fighting with all his heart to keep Bella human. Victoria comes back and is determined to hunt Bella down and kill her as revenge for James' death. The Volturi decide to drop in for a visit and the plot thickens.

What to expect:

A lot more action than the first two movies.

Trailer:

Quite exciting:

Rumours:

There have been rumours of Kristin Stewart and Robert Pattinson dating for the past year or so, but they continue to deny that they are in a relationship.

*Breaking Dawn will be made into two different movies, the first part is to be released sometime in November.

Here are some pictures from the premiere, of the leading ladies in Eclipse (http://www.yahoo.com/):

Left to right:

Anna Kendrick plays Jessica Stanley

Kristin Stewart plays Bella Swan

Nikki Reed plays Rosalie Hale

Ashley Greene plays Alice Cullen

 

Cute                                                   Ugly

Weird                                        Sophisticated

♥Charz

Summer Trends

Summer is here as all of you know and fun, light colours are more popular than ever. Here are my top ten must-haves:

1. Bright and Fun Nails
Fun nails are a must this season! Show off your perfectly done manicures and pedicures in a nice rockin' pink or seafoam green. Be bold and go for a nice sunshine yellow, and spread the summer lovin'.

2. Sunglasses
Ladies and gents, go get a pair of statement sunglasses! Don't be afraid to get colourful rims, like red or green. If you are more conservative, why not a pair of aviators?

3. Beach Hat
I just simply love those huge floppy sun hats! They are great for the beach, out with your friends, you name it. The hat is comfortable, chic and oh so cute. The wide brim will prevent you from getting nasty sunburns on your neck and face, and it just looks fabulous when paired with a swimsuit.

4. The Messy Braid
So hot this season, a nice long braid on the side of your neck as seen on Alexander Wang Runway. So chic, it'll look like you just came back from the beach everytime, and you will be the envy of all girls. If your hair is too short, opt for messy beach waves, they never go out of style. This can be achieved with a wide barrel curling iron, braiding of a salt/water spray.

5. A Patterned Dress
A flowy, light, and easy to travel with patterned summer dress is the way to go about this season!  Floral patterns, graphic patterns, any pattern really, will make that summer dress all the more special and is great for those summer dates when it's just too hot to dress in your smokin' hot skinny jeans.

6. Sandals
The type of sandal doesn't matter, but personally I've been leaning toward gladiator sandals, considering i own a pair, and they look great with shorts, skirts and even dresses. they are really comfortable and easy to pack away for a vacation. a great alternative to the ol' flip flops. But don't go throwing out your flipflops now, they're still useful for the beach.

7. Swimsuit
I love shopping for swim suits! Patterned, plain, metal clasps, ties... etc. Make sure you have a great swim suit this summer, one that allows you to show off your assets to gain some attention.  However, try not to go overboard, bare it all, or wear bandaids. Be mindful of your body shape when shopping for swimsuits and go shopping with your friends, they'll be brutally honest with you and you won't end up looking like a bimbo.

8. Big Tote Bag
The big canvas bag, useful in many ways. It's a great staple for going to the beach, you can fit everything and anything in these! I love the ones from L. L. Bean and decorating them to suit my personality.

9. Denium
Whether it be a vest, shorts, skirt or jeans, denium is a staple to all teens and we all have this unique ability to wear denium in 40°C weather and not die of heat stroke. :)

10. Ahoy Matey (Nautical)
Any sailor trend clothing was big in spring, and now even bigger in summer. The six button front sailor shorts are really hot for the sumemr wardrobe as well as stripes. Navy blue and white stirped dresses can be seen in multiple stores all across Canada as well as the traditional red and white shirts. I'm still looking for a red and white crop top, let me know if you find one ;)

Well, that's my take on this years summer trends, dont' forget to leave a comment :)
If you have any questions, post them in the comment box too :)

♥Charz

Comes in Handy

The newest thing in the Fashion and Celebrity world:
Botox for your hands and hand lifts!
Ever wanted to get rid of those spidery veins?  The saggy skin, the skeleton-like fingers?

Well, Hollywood stars are getting new and improved hands thanks to this new trend.  I'm going to take a wild guess and say that it's probably a similar procedure to plastic surgery procedures performed on one's face.  I think plastic surgeons have gone far enough.  How many times will you go under the knife? Is it worth the hundreds, actually thousands, of dollars?

Growing old is a fact of life.  It's not something that we should be trying to counteract.

Here are some before and after photos:

to be honest, there's not much difference, a better remedy would be to wear lots of sunscreen and lotion to keep those hands young and fresh looking. :)

Charz

FIFA!

Catch all the action online, on the radio, television, you name it!

We are now into the quarter finals!

Intense matches today. Japan versus Paraguay and Spain vs. Portugal.
Paraguay and Spain will be advancing into the Quarter Finals.

Japan lost in a shoot out and Spain won with a 1-0 match against Portugal.
Christiano Rinaldo has not been playing his best sadly, and it really doesn't matter any more considering that he's going home with Portugal now. Fatima's probably jumping up and down in excitement over Argentina seeing as they are playing on July 3rd.

Keep updated on Fifa.com

Charz ♥

after grad

ugh... I'm so tired! Never ever EVER am I ever pulling another all nighter!

I can't even function right now...
Charz

A 5 on the Richter Scale

Holy Crap, there was an EARTHQUAKE!
in ottawa
a 5 on the richter scale...not very common for an earthquake of such magnitude, to grace our valley.

Luckly there have been no reports of serious injuries.

The epicenter of the quake was 65km north of here.
The quake was felt as far as Boston and New York.

LIKE WOAH! Crazy shit!
I was in a car, so I had no idea that there was even an earthquake. I was walking home and I saw all these people out on the streets, I was like, are these people ALL on lunch break or something, isn't it kinda late?
Went home, saw my brother picking up glass, realized it was my stainglass stuff, and I was just like holy shit! did you break it...nope he didn't, it was an earthquake.

went upstairs, room was a DISASTER!
drawers were shaken open, pictures fell down, figures on the floor......
portfolios scattered across the carpet. Yikes! just not pretty.
Now the job of cleaning my room is going to be even more tedious :(    *sigh*

Charz.

MMVA 2010 Fashion Dos and Don'ts

Do......

......come in a fabulous dress designed by yourself, in multiprint of colourful summer fun :)

......arrive with a cute printed dress that suits your age

......make an entrance with an interesting neckline

.......stop and stare at all this handsome yummy-ness :P

somehow, Adam Lambert can work the matching shoes and tie..and that super cool haircut :)

.......give a round of applause to Justin for dressing well (I can't believe I just said that...*blargh*)

.......look fierce and sexy ;)

DON'T.....

.....come in a dress so short you have trouble getting out of a car because you are afraid of flashing the paparazzi.

......put so much gel in your hair, that it would hurt to touch it

....come in a gothic dress if it doesn't match your personnality.

........go without a bra......they're kinda visible

........do weird gestures and get caught doing them.

...be the definition of trailer trash.

now, that's just scary.... its a mummified cryus, coming from the afterlife to eat your brains =P

Charz ♥

HELLZ YA!

Its OFFICIALLY Summer !!!!!!!

say hi to the beaches,

the sand and surf.

the lazy days of sun and sleep,

chilling, some R and R

how bout those friends?

work and fun,

socials and hagouts

lets get on this!

tan and probably burn,

don't forget that sunscreen

ladies and gents

volleyball

and soccer

that great ol' world cup.

lets party it up :)

c u guys out there :)

♥ Charz

Men of Glee

I don't think we have actually done a post related to glee yet, so now is as good as time as any.

Ladies, when you watch glee, I know you are not just focusing on the music and storyline (which are both amazing anyway), because come on, the guys are just, well, I don't really have a word to describe their attractiveness.

Specifically, I'm talking about Mr. Schuester (he is damn good looking), Finn and Puck.

And now that I think about it, I did mention Jonathan Groff a few weeks ago, but he's out of our leaque for more reasons than one if you know what I mean.

This trio of guys first caught my eye in Episode 3: Acafellas, when they sang "I Wanna Sex You Up" at some nightclub.  Not only are their voices great and distinct from one another's, they aren't too hard on the eyes either.

Just to give you an idea:

I don't care if he "plays" a teacher on Glee, he is only 3 years older than Cory and Mark in real life.

best picture by far, thank you for gracing the pages of Vogue Mr. Morrison

oh Finn, I just fall for those eyes and that cute voice.  And did I mention he's CANADIAN?!?!?

i wish one of those girls was me, and the other one can take a hike. ;P

hot hot hot!! Especially with that football jacket and bad boy look.

could you be any more good looking Mark Salling?!?!  Too bad you had to go get involved with Audrina...

xoxo, melissa

Top 10

So I was going through my iTunes playlists, and my most played songs are as follows:

1. Your Man - Down With Webster
What can I say, Down With Webster is awesome.  Ever since I heard a snippet of Rich Girl$ in my friend's car, I have been hooked.  They are just such a refereshing group, with talented singers, musicians and a fun attitude.

2. Adult Education - Hall & Oates
HALL & OATES RULE!  I don't care what Fatima says, this is one of the best 80s pop groups (and they are still around today), and there are many more songs I could include but won't right now.

3. Step By Step - New Kids On The Block
  Rich Girl$ - Down With Webster
I first heard Step By Step in my brother's car as one of the tracks on a mix CD, and I did not like the song at all.  Then came this past New Year's, and while watching the MuchMoreMusicRetro Dance Party, I was watching the video and fell in love with the song.  A great way to re-live those pre-BSB days and just dance.

As for DWW, what can I say, they are great.

4. Open All Night - Hall & Oates
Again, one of the best duos ever to grace the music scene.

5. Always On Time - Ja Rule Ft. Ashanti
Like I said for New Kids, was not a fan of this song when it first came out like what, 10 years ago almost?  Then I heard it on the radio driving home from Guelph late at night and loved it.

6. Let It Whip - Dazz Band
Great song, great beat, just an overall feel good band.

7. When You Really Love Someone - Alicia Keys
Heard this song while randomly watching the scene from Young and the Restless when Nick & Phyllis hook up for the first time.  I had scene this episode 5 years earlier, but hearing it on YouTube a few months ago made me realize what a great song it is.

8. Do What You Want, Be What You Are - Hall & Oates
Hall & Oates, again.  Surprise, surprise.

9. Celebration - Madonna
One of her newest songs, heard it while attending a Prom Fashion Show with Fatima and Char a few months ago.  Great club song.

10. The Look of Love - ABC
   Take It Off - KeSha
   Let It Rock - Kevin Rudolf Ft. Lil' Wayne
I had been looking for the ABC song for years after seeing the video, but never knew who the artist was.  Randomly found out who it was on iTunes one day.

KeSha actually has music beyond TiK ToK believe it or not!  This song is great to dance to and has a cool beat.

Heard Let It Rock for the longest time on the radio and such, then heard it at one of STP's pep rallies and the rest is history.

oh man...

So i was strolling down the street, you know, being cool and all. When suddenly i felt fabric against my hand. Turns out, I hit a really, really hot guy on roller blades in the nuts :(. He winked and continued roller blading while I was standing there completely mortified. Why me?

*poof*

Fatima

Shoe-a-holic

I have officially been diagnosed as being a shoe-a-holic, by Fatima.

I have this uncanny ability to pick fantastic shoes, fall in love with them, and not being able to buy them.

The black ones below, are by L.A.M.B., by Gwen Stefani. absolutely gorgeous :) with a side of extremely expensive.

Original price: $430

Winner's price: $229

If they're still there at the end of the summer, i'm so getting them.

They are black leather and suede, with a metallic silver heel, a good 5 inches in height.

picture taken in a circular mirror

Fatima taking a picture of my "lovely" elongated legs =P

Side view.

Sadly, I didn't get them, and hopefully they'll still be there at the end of the summer.

This is just like a repeat of that whole scenario downtown in April, with the grey wedges.. except those were a hell of a lot cheaper.

On the bright side of things, I got my BCBG Shoes in the mail today :)

They were in the Final Cut sale on BCBG.com, so I got them for CHEAP!

I love designer sales.

Aren't they gold and wonderful? I'm planning on wearing them for GRAD! Thx Uncle and Aunt :)

Don't ask why one toe has a flower, and the other doesn't... it kinda fell off... and I was too lazy to replace it right away.

☺Charlotte☺

7 days...

UNTIL GRADUATION!!!!
Can you taste it yet??

No, I cannot.
But in the meantime, enjoy some graduation-oriented pics.

aww, look at the pretty grads, hopefully we will look that gorgeous. :)

unfortunately, we have been strongly encouraged NOT to do this.

xoxoxo, melissa