House Shoes/Slippers/Slides/Or Whatever Floats Your Boat

Although I'm sure most of us aren't yet walking out to our Mailboxes at 7 o clock in the morning in Pink robes and bunny slippers while waving to our neighbors and embracing their chicklet smiles, it's definitely a nice feeling to be completely comfortable in our own dwelling.

I find that many of us young bucks don't even own a good pair of slippers. Now, I'm not talking about Havaianas, or any other type of flimsy flip flop, I'm talking about good old comfy bedroom slippers.

Yes, trusty brands are still designing them, and they are quite fashionable. So if you're looking for a suttle way to impress that girl/guy once you get them in the crib, throw on some of these and slowly edge your way into chillax mode.

ORIGINALFAKE



DVS EL GRINGO



O'NEILL BUNKER 2



VISVIM CHRISTO/CLOT ROYALE



VOLCOM

The Dream & Christina Milian Married - Not A Wealthy Look

Or maybe I'm just jealous? Ever since the dip it low video, I have to admit that I get a little wet everytime I see her. Too bad she's hitched.



Inside sources (MTV) report that the pair married over labor day weekend. The first of three of their supposed ceremonies, one in Las Vegas (Probably at Christina's chica relative, Pookie's Pleasure Chapel), The second in Italy, and then again stateside for the family and friends that won't be able to make it to Rome.

(Sounds, pretty lame so far, but whatever)

For the past few months, The Dream has been spoiling Milian with Hit Flop Singles, like "Us Against The World", an Umbrella knock off, "Elope" and etc. Although I love the songs you be the judge. As said,anything Christina Milian does makes me sweat.

But my thing is, they have only been together a couple of months-- and now they are married. It took Jigga 7 Years to put a ring on it in New York with Beyonce, and even Jennifer Lopez waited a year to marry Marc Anthony after Ojani Noa, Cris Judd, Puff Daddy and Ben Affleck, gave her uterine fibroids through excessive puff-puff passing. So why couldn't they just...wait? Did Christina need a track that bad? I don't think the Dream will be pumping out another Umbrella, or Single Ladies, in a while. So Christina should look into auditioning for The Real Housewives of Atlanta, season three.

Luxury Hilltop Glass Home in Los Angeles,CA

Nothing makes my knees buckle and my teeth grit more than a well built modern home. The modest window placements, ambient lighting, and (in most cases) use of sustainable materials, all seem to scream "This is where you need to be right now!". Who doesn't crave straight lines and hard edges (ahem)? Futurism is a vital requirement in the non-existent Wealthy Kid Book of Ethics.

But alright jetsetters, on to the pad:



Designed by Ray Kappe in Los Angeles,California, oddly, this home was built originally in the 60's. It was later restored to it's glory by architect Michael LaFetra, and is now on the market! it taughts five large bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a rooftop deck, and an amazing hilltop view of L.A. Most of the home is made of glass so it is difficult to notice the wood and concrete that make up the home's foundations.

The most stunning feature, in my opinion, is the pimp ass pool. It sits on the edge of the hill, and looks as if it is about to spill over into the valley. What wouldn't I give to sit on of those lounges while being fed grapes by three or four LA Babes? Ah, a sweet dream. This home is listed for 4.5 Million dollars. Got the mulah to buy it? Head over to realtor.com

Now, let me know what your idea of a dream home? How do you feel about modern architecture, do ya love it? Or are you still praying for that little house on the prairie. :-/

This Month's WealthyWhizz - Trillian Astra 4.0

Remember when Instant Messaging was the choice form of communication? I can't help but recall my middle school years (ahem) when I couldn't wait to get home to talk to my friends on AIM (AOL Instant Messenger). Very effective way of communication, but using several different IM programs on my computer made it difficult to make good use of either one of them. Hell, 128 MB ram was norm back then, and running AIM,Yahoo, MSN, ICQ, and IRC at the same, was not cute!

Trillian is the most successful fix to that problem, closely followed by it's Mac OS X competitor Adium (<3 Adium). It's newest release not only combines AIM,Windows Live (msn),Yahoo,ICQ,Jabber and etc, it also includes Facebook, Twitter, and text messaging! That's sweet! All in an interface that knocks AIM out of the wind.

However, it comes with a small price tag. $10 and $25 (Depending on how much Cerulean, the developer, likes you). Download the free trial here and see how much you like.

2010 Jaguar XJ - SuperSwagWorthy

I remember when I was really young, around three years old, and my father had a little car detailing gig down in Miami for luxury cars (HEY! Leave my daddy alone! Those things were lucrative in the 90's). He would let me get in all of the cars, lecture me through factory installed devices (like the a compass and temperature in the rear-view mirror, very high tech back then), and talk to me about how I would be driving in one of these one day. Although, all of his blabber meant nothing to me— as the high quality creamy colored leather in early Mercedes, BMW, and Rolls Royces sent me into an an instant slumber. (Sorry Dad, but your lectures sucked).

However, there was one car that intrigued me enough to pay attention. I remember sitting in the back seat feeling on the glossy wooden lap tray, and toying with the fully automatic windows and space age features. The 1994 Jaguar XJ series, was magical to me. I promised myself, that I would own a car just like it one day.



You can only imagine how pleased I was to hear the prestigious jaguar brand had began to revive and update their models. I was very already pleased with the XF, and had made up my mind that it would have to do for (when I get the funds of course), but then they dropped the bomb on me:

Wealthy kids and jetsetters, I now present to you the 2010 Redesigned Jaguar XJ.





Notice how long and strong this car is, the presence is much heavier than the new 7 series with the augmented grill, and bolder than even the critically elusive Mercedes Benz S-Class. Jaguar, has definitely hit the mark in this reinvention. I can't wait to buy one, and get it painted matte gray. It's gonna be mean guys!

Here is a video of The 2010 Jaguar XJ riding through the streets of London, watch the pedestrians double take!




Alright Wealthy Kids, Remember, let me know how you feel about Jaguar's new model, and tootles!

“A boy has the right to dream”

There are endless possibilities stretched out before him.
What awaits him down the path,
he will then have to choose.
The boy doesn’t always know.
At some point the boy becomes an adult
and learns what he is able to become
Joy and sadness forever will accompany this
He is confronted with a choice.
When this happens as he bids his past farewell in his heart
Once a boy becomes an adult he can no longer go back to being a boy
The boy is now a man.
Only one thing can be said,
“A boy has the right to dream”
For those endless possibilities are stretched out before him.
We must always remember, all men where once boys…


This poem, has been at my life's core, since I was 11 years old.

MTV VMAs 2008: A Sign Of The Times

With media coverage of major stock market decline and financial institutions aside, it is difficult for American teens and young adults to gauge the extent of the United States' current economic temperature. Teens all over the country have grown to interpret the disintegrating economy merely as irritable parents and not being able to go out this weekend because of fluctuating gas prices. Adolescents and adults alike trust the mass media for information whether it concerns the war in Iraq or Angelina Jolie's twin babies because, unlike many other major establishments today, the media seems permanent and unaffected by "the times". Young people subconsciously believe that the media controls culture and is not influenced by it. However, what happens when the media becomes a direct reflection of it and the all-inclusive condition of the nation it belongs to? Frankly, the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards.
There has been no other televised event that inexplicably conveys every aspect of pop culture in one night other than the MTV Video Music Award Show. Since Madonna's groundbreaking performance of "Like A Virgin" foreshadowed her career in 1984 at the first VMAs (IMDb), millions of people of all age groups anticipate this annual award show each year. Up until the 2006 awards show the presentation's format was persistent, delivering progressive themes, culture, and a tad of controversy, but above all, music. However in 2007, the VMAs turned from being a glorified celebration of sound to a melodramatic observance of life.
Hosted at the Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California, the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards could not rightfully be dubbed a celebration, let alone a 25th anniversary. The location, which was the smallest venue in VMA history, and production style seemed to more rightfully fit the description of a massive tea party¾in a middle school gymnasium. This year's direction team was lead by Joe DeMaio (Mtv's Total Request Live, Unplugged) and Nicholas Rich (Knocked Up, Mama Mia!), who both were inexperienced in award show production previous to the VMAs. The set included no prominent theme similar to 2007's Palms Casino Royale theme or 2006's Vintage 70's theme. Problem ridden recording artist Britney Spears was cast as the this years main source of promotion, marketing it as her "comeback"(Malkin). A cleverly redundant marketing scheme (the same that was used in 2007, ironically), granted MTV a nineteen percent improvement in ratings (with 8.4 million viewers this year). Likewise, the presentation was cut short and many award categories were dropped to make the VMAs more "budget friendly" or "pocket conscious" for MTV this year.
Contrary to pre-show speculation, Britney Spears was without a doubt the highlight of the night. "I'm here to celebrate a very important birthday," said a silver laced Spears at the shows opening. "This is the 25th anniversity of the VMAs," she smiled, clenching her tongue between her teeth youthfully and exiting stage right.
No one cared if she stumbled over her lines and celebrated MTV's anniversity instead of its anniversary. Britney Spears looked absolutely stunning on stage and above all, appeared sane and equipped with a full head of hair. Viewers were somehow satisfied by this rather nondescript opening of the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. The two minute entrance was by far the most interesting inclusion the entire night.
Pop princess Rihanna was the first to perform with a thriller-esque display of her smash hit "Disturbia". The dancers and props w ere dead-on as she was ushered onto the smaller-than-usual center stage wearing what appeared to be a massive bee-hive skirt. She sang off-key, losing breath and skipping words during parts of the act, but still managed to deliver the nights best performance. Other recording artists that performed were Pink, Lil Wayne, an all new techno infused lip-syncing Christina Aguilera, the Jonas Brothers, and a softer sweeter, more auto-tuned Kanye West. Another result of budget cuts was the return of the 'side performances' that were introduced last year. Many major artists and bands like Katy Perry, Paramore, and LL Cool J were caught performing awkwardly in small sections during commercial breaks.
Russell Brand, a relatively unknown British comedian in the states, was MTV's choice host for the event. Not only did he act aloof and blissfully quirky the entire night, he also made several failed attempts at common American award show hosting practices. It has become standard for VMA hosts to involve celebrities in their jokes; however, instead of throwing a common Amy Winehouse or Paris Hilton comment he attacked the Jonas Brothers, a Christian teen band. He made comments on their 'purity rings' of which they wore vowing not to have pre-marital sex, telling the crowd "there is nothing wrong with a little sex every now and then". Moreover, and unfortunately for Brand, no one told him not to make fun of America, in America. The remainder of the night was decorated with Anti-Bush comments like, "In England, George Bush wouldn't be trusted with a pair of scissors," and even going as far as calling President George Bush a "retarded cowboy." Brand also had a hand in on Republican Vice President nominee Sarah Palin, calling her a VILF, short for "Vice President I'd like to fondle" according to Brand (Foster). Ultimately, it was mission accomplished for the now sequestered ex-VMA show host. Many viewers question MTV's decision of importing an unknown host, most opinions leaning towards the choice being one more route to saving production costs (IMDb).
The 2008 MTV Video Music Awards was, as VMAs are always, a culmination of a year in pop culture. The show was clearly not about the awards nor music, being that Britney Spears won all three major bids for Best Female Video, Best Pop Video, and the elusive Video Of The Year. Aside from MTV's controversial award show host choice and substandard production of the event, the 2008 VMA's will probably not be remembered by many. For most, it was mind-boggling to see even a major culture icon succumbing to America's economic status with numerous budget cuts. Hopefully, MTV will return to the standard award show format as seen last in 2006 and make it once again a classy, prestigious, and television worthy event. Though the world remains undecided on whether it likes MTV's new cost conscious award show system, one thing is for sure, the 2008 Video Music Awards were simply a 'sign of the times'.

¾ Michael A. Martin


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