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Jill Zarin of Real Housewives of NYC talks about friendship, love, and life AND The Secrets of A Jewish Mother

Brad Boles & Sharon Haver, guest Jil Zarin
Brad Boles & Sharon Haver, guest Jil Zarin Did you miss the show? Don't fret... We have the transcript to read below and just turn on the radio widget and listen while you read... Description: Hosts Sharon Haver & Brad Boles talk with Jill Zarin about the meaning of friendship, fame, matchmaking, love, family, and of course, "The Secrets Of A Jewish Mother," from Jill's new book. Aired: 7/23/2010 3:00 PM UTCLength: 30 minutes Host: Focus On Style Talk [Start of Transcript] [Narrator] 0:01: Blog Talk Radio. [Sharon Haver] 0:05: Hello, and good morning everybody. This is Sharon Haver from FocusOnStyle.com We're here this morning with Brad Boles, who is our -- Secrets of a Jewish Mother [Jill Zarin] 0:15:

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Celebrity Retouched Photos- The Photoshopping Controversy

Too Much Fun With Photoshop: Celebrity retouching and model morphing is a hot topic right now, let's explore the good and bad of it A former model and now a professional retoucher, Sharon Daniels has been on both sides of the business when it comes to airbrushing or retouching a photo. She opens up about when Photoshop retouching or airbrushing is excess and when it honestly makes for a better editorial or commercial photograph. -- S.H. Photoshopped Into Oblivion: the scandal, the controversy, the ethics... Lately there has been much debate and discussion about retouching's perceived effects on society. Is retouching the equivalent of steroid use in baseball? Should magazine advertisements display retouching disclaimers? Magazines and advertisers create the ideal

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Reality TV Stars and A List Celebrities Fancy Weekend Festivities With Brad Boles

Gossip, Gossip, Gossip in The Hamptons: New Jersey and New York Housewives, Rolls-Royce, Polo, A-List Celebrities, and even more reality stars! The Hamptons were crawling with Real Housewives from New York and New Jersey (together!), tons of major A-List stars, and more reality show stars than you could fill the parking lot that was presently full of a Rolls-Royce or two or three. Brad Boles was there and is breathless to share his Hamptons high times and celebrity gossip with us. –S.H. Housewife Extravaganza! The weekend out East started with a fabulous party hosted by my girl Jill Zarin at Lilly Pond in East Hampton. The Real Housewife form New York City's equally wonderful houseguest Caroline Manzo and her daughter

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Jill Zarin Kept Me Very Busy but I did find time for glam and gossip in the Hamptons

From bedsheets to boobs and all the reality meat in between... Asprey Brad's at it again, and I'm sure you want to get a handle on his party hopping and social schmoozing out in the Hamptons way. Did you see the transcript from our radio show last week? Tune in and listen to us disk on Focus on Style Talk Radio.-- S.H. The Hamptons Social Shuffle: My weekend was glamorous beyond. You know you are in a tony town when there's an Aspery in South Hampton and a Hermes in East Hampton of which I'm no stranger to either. Convenience can be dangerous, as I've recently ordered my Man Birkin with chrome detail of course! ArtHamptons: Speaking of luxury, my

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Vintage Chic Street Style- Make It Personal

You don't need an oversized budget to have style, just some imagination. Hometown Style NYC: You don't need an oversized budget to have style, just some imagination. I spotted Jocelyn Spaar when she was on the job as a restaurant host and thought she looked so absolutely adorable that I had to share her style with you. Jocelyn Spaar So many women-- particularly ones in their twenties-- get caught up in a trend-by-numbers way of dressing. They have to have every conceivable trendy style because a celebrity wore it or all their friends have it and in the process they end up looking exactly the same... boring. Here, we have someone who totally thinks out of the fashion box when

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Indrani to Jill Zarin to the possible NEW Real Housewife, some Millionaire Matchmaker scoop, there’s gossip and glamour in the Hamptons this week

The Bravo cameras are rolling like mad in the Hamptons and I got caught up in them. Shhhh... they may be picking up a new Bravo family member for next season! Oh my, breathless Brad Boles is still roaming about the Hamptons and finds himself slammed in the middle of more Bravo family dish. The man has a nose for dish, and some fashion and beauty tips too --S.H. The East End was crawling with Bravo camera crews this past weekend. Oh, what goes on under this beautiful Hamptons sunset! On Saturday alone, I was involved in two shoots one starting at 11AM involving a potential NEW Housewife for “The Real Housewives of New York City!” This was NOT a

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Happy Trails, The Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum Collection is up for auction at Christies

Giddy up to iconic western style like no other or be inspired for your own Home on the Range Here's a little tidbit that most of you don't know, I may be a native NYC girl with a post-modern loft that has minimalist sculptural designs but when it was time to redecorate our vacation place in Wyoming, my design motivation was a homage to iconic western legends, Dale Evans and Roy Rogers! >>RELATED: Get your giddyup on with more Cowboy style posts! When it comes to design, of any kind, you need some inspiration as a launch point- whether it is your wardrobe or your home. Most old school western style is very tan and bland for me and the more

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The Hamptons Gossip from Real Housewives to Hookers and everything in between from Brad Boles

Jill Zarin and Kelly Killoren Bensimon see each other. I even spot Camille Grammer. There are celebrities and Housewives left and right out here this weekend, and I have the dish! The big weekend of the summer had plenty gossip to share and breathless Brad Boles was front and center in his pursuit of all things fabulous and gossipy —S.H. Multiple Real Housewives, one diva, a rock chick and her boyfriend, a beauty maven, a newly christened male cougar, and 100 Russian hookers! All in between BBQ's and events... so how was your weekend? First, I need to pass on a very HOT tip: Just this afternoon, as I was having lunch at 75 Main Street in Southampton I ran

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Megan Fox in Lingerie is The Body for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans. Think of her as the Cristiano Ronaldo for the other team

Megan Fox appears for the second season as the official worldwide testimonial for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans in the brand's Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 advertising campaign. In all fairness, this post is for the OTHER team. You went nuts the other day at the half-naked photos of gorgeous soccer sensation Cristiano Ronaldo showing off his six-pack delight for his stint as brand body ambassador for Armani.. who could blame you?! Today, we have the just released lingerie photo of the fetchingly amazing Megan Fox doing her second turn as the official worldwide testimonial for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans, coinciding with Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 advertising campaign. Pretty darn hot. Do you have the confidence to look as hot as Megan

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Emporio Armani Underwear Campaign is a Six Pack Delight with Cristiano Ronaldo

Giorgio Armani has, pardon the reference to the, ah hum, obvious, unveiled the new images of super hunky Cristiano Ronaldo appearing in the Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 advertising campaigns. Thankfully, this is the second season for Cristiano Ronaldo as the official worldwide testimonial for the brand! Cristiano Ronaldo appearing in the Armani Jeans AW1011 advertising campaig There's no promise that your guy will look this amazing in Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans, but the fantasy alone could keep you going. Here's what's in stock now: Photos: Emporio Armani

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Looking Like Your Dog Is So Chic in Paris

A mademoiselle and her pooch in Paris Only in Paris when you look like your dog, it will be chic! I know I will get an argument by dog lovers from other places (particularly from Sharon and her love of French poodles), but I say no one loves their dogs more than Parisians. I back up my statement with the fact that dogs are allowed almost anywhere in Paris- at the butcher, the baker, restaurants, the metro, parks, art galleries, food shops, boutiques, and dog grooming salons. >> SHOP: Need to be discreet? Check out our Cute Pet Carriers Want immediate attention and better service in a restaurant or cafe? Just park your dog on the chair next to you

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Erin Fetherston Resort 2011- We Want It NOW and Figured Out How to Get It

Runway Review: The French film, L'Amant was the inspiration for the collection Suffering from a severe “gotta have what I see now” fashion disorder, I sat back and figured out how to style the essence of the Resort 2011 collection, right now on the cuff of Summer 2010. I've deciphered the styling details for you so you can now savor the taste of this Romantic Neo-Vintage / Modern French Chic style! Lucky Look #13 from Erin Fetherston Resort 2011 >> SHOP Erin Fetherston at ShopBop Don't bite too much... you want to still be hungry for the collection when it hits the stores in time for resort. >> SEE the Best of the Collections: Fashion Show Photos Erin Fetherston was

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Brooklyn Decker gives you something to think about the next time you put on a too skimpy outfit

When the model with the body of death shows some modesty, should not the scantily clad bimbettes take note? Guess what folks? Brooklyn Decker does NOT bare all at the Guys Choice Awards. This post is for the babes out there who have a penchant for strutting around with their girls spilling out while wearing skirts so short that they need a bikini wax rather than a leg wax. Not to forget that their bodycon dresses are two sizes too small and they are wearing skyscraper heels that can't even walk in, let alone balance. Sorry sweets, you look cheap! Maybe even like a reject fresh off a screechy reality show casting call... it's not chic, it's not classy.

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