Step 1: Admitting you have a problem

So now that I've begun documenting my lip gloss addiction, I started to wonder exactly how many tubes of gloss I actually have (including sample sizes). My goal for this weekend is to get them altogether in one place and count. That will include those that I have in all my office desk drawers, so my homework is to make sure I grab all of those before the weekend. I'm going to take a blind stab and say....53.

Tivo Meltdown!

Sorry, this isn't beauty related, but my Tivo just had a meltdown, which in turn, gave me one. It just froze on the program list screen, and I had to unplug it to reboot....right in the middle of Veronica Mars! I hope by some miracle that it didn't cut off 10 minutes of the show, but I don't think I am so lucky. Damn you double-edged sword that is technology.

The whole reason I discovered this problem is because I wanted to see if I am smarter than a 5th grader - some 2-bit show that's on Fox. Based on the one question I saw (the first President to be impeached), I am not smarter than a 5th grader. But I make more money then they do, so suck it.

Jeff Foxworthy is hosting, so I don't know if I can stand to watch for much longer than 2 minutes, but it is fun to see how much of what I learned as a kid has been replaced with useless celebrity facts, makeup brands, and calories per-ounce in every food known to man.

Barbie Loves MAC and So Do I

Of course everyone knows about the Barbie Loves MAC collection. I got my first pieces last week, and am already considering a second round. I didn't go too crazy, I just bought a few things.

Being a lip gloss addict, I of course had to get a lipglass, in Malibu Barbie. Sweetness and Happening Gal are already sold out online.

I wanted the lipstick in Real Doll, but that's also sold out online...I did get Sweet & Single and was very pleasantly surprised - it's a great every day color. It's just slightly darker than my natural lip color, with a tiny bit of sheen.

Finally, I ordered nail polish in Steamy. It was on back order, so it hasn't arrived yet. I've noticed a lot of the collection is sold out on maccosmetics.com. I wonder if people are collecting pieces because it's Barbie branded, or if they're stockpiling to sell on eBay or something. It's unfortunate, because make-up is made to be worn ladies! Collect the dolls if need be, but the products will only last for so long.

I'm lucky enough to have a MAC store nearby, but I do most of my shopping online (if I'm going to have to pay to park, I might as well pay for shipping). I may have to bite the bullet and actually go to the store for round 2. I'm trying to restrain myself with these limited edition collections. The companies sure know how to get us addicts buying more!

Thoughts on the Red Carpet

First impressions.... Seriously, E!'s coverage of the red carpet has really gone downhill. Ryan Seacrest is a fiasco. Guiliana (sp?) dress is a horrible color. I know mustard is supposed to be big for spring, but it's not translating well on camera. Plus, she looks like an alien. Debbie looks fabulous, and I am so glad she admitted she doesn't eat. Maggie Gyllenhaal - looks fabulous! I can't believe she just had a baby, it looks like she lost all the weight.

I wonder how many cans of Aquanet JLo used... I can't get a good view of Jennifer Hudson's dress, but the fug metallic jacket does not look like Oscar material to me. Looks much more like an outfit for the Grammys. Rachel Weisz - love the dress, she looks beautiful, but the hair is a bit too deconstructed for me....I think she had the same hairdresser as Cameron Diaz, who's dress looks too casual. I bet some people will slam Penelope Cruz for her dress, but I like the drama of it. I just wish her hair was a bit softer, and her makeup a bit brighter....it just blends too much with the neutral color of her dress. Some pop would be nice. Jessica Biel - she has a sick body, and that dress doesn't highlight it for her. There's something about the fit of the dress and width of the belt that I can't put my finger on. Just saw Gwenyth, and love love love the color of her dress, but not the lipstick. I think she could use a haircut. Beyonce....I just don't get it. It looks like the same old costume that she always wears. Nicole Kidman is stunning of course...but I feel like I've seen her in a similar dress before...maybe in a Chanel ad? Naiomi Watts is one of my favorites, and I especially love the yellow dress. She's already starting to show!

Reese's hair and makeup are flawless. The bangs look great on her...can't get a good look at the dress. Ok, what? Meryl Streep is a size 14? That cannot be possible - Prada doesn't make sizes that big!

Oscars Tonight!

As everyone knows, the Oscars are tonight! Does anyone really care about the ceremony? For me, it's all about the red carpet. I used love it when Kathy Griffin did red carpet coverage for E!, but now all the commentators are so boring. Who are you looking forward to seeing? I can't wait to see Sienna Miller, Kate Winslet, Cate Blanchette, and Jennifer Hudson. It's so good to see a "full-figured" girl on the red carpet. Of course she's probably only a size 12 or something, but I wonder where she gets her clothes. I'm sure they are custom made by designers by now, but they usually only make sample sizes and maybe slightly bigger for superstars. I'll definitely be back to discuss all the fashion winners and losers.

Lip Gloss Addicts Belong in Rehab!

My addiction started innocently enough; as a child I coveted the small metal tins with the sliding tops, filled with brightly colored goop that tasted of strawberry shortcake, root beer, and countless other sugary sweets. I moved onto Bonnie Bell with the roller-ball applicator, just as sweet and tempting, but it gave me the ability to get that sweet nectar directly to my lips, cutting out that time-consuming hand to mouth action. Fast forward 20 years and my fixation is well known to family, friends, and co-workers. It has spawned drinking games, workplace diversions, and made a sizeable dent in my bank account. The first step in the road to recovery is admitting I have a problem. Do I really want to be cured? Hell no!