Happy National Kissing Day
Kiss: to express a thought, feeling, love, passion, etc., by a contact of the lips.
Today is National Kissing Day (or International Kissing Day) so grab someone and lay a big smackeroo on them. It is said to be originally started in the United Kingdom however it was quickly adopted by the rest of the world because, hey, who doesn’t love a good smooch on the lips? Let us appreciate the intimacy we get from a good kiss and not take one for granted by participating in this treasured day for years to come.
Take this as a reminder, or perhaps a warning to some of you, that kissing will be occurring and it may happen to you.
In the mean time enjoy this collection of famous kisses from the past.
“A kiss can be a comma, a question mark or an exclamation point.
That’s basic spelling that every woman ought to know.”
Mistinguett (Jeanne Bourgeois), Theatre Arts, December 1955
“A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous.”
Ingrid Bergman
Bridesmaids have more fun.
Source: http://a-red-lipstick.blogspot.com/
Ruth Hussey was nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of “last-minute” bridesmaid Elizabeth Imbrie to Katharine Hepburn’s Tracy Lord in The Philadelphia Story.
- Source: http://twoweddingbelles.blogspot.com/
Cameron Diaz could have picked a better choice of bridesmaid than Julia Roberts in My Best Friend’s Wedding.
Molly Ringwald’s List of Best Iconic Hairstyles in Film
The fantastic Molly Ringwald, one of the most recognizable stars out there, as much for her movies as for her fiery red hair, tells us the best iconic hairstyles in film.
Jean Seberg in Breathless: What else is there to say about this look that hasn’t been said. An eternal classic.
Catherine Deneuve in Belle de Jour: In a lot of ways, Deneuve is the French version of Hitchcock’s classic blond ice queen. Hair back in a twist until she’s ravished, and then it’s down. Hard to argue with this one.
Brigitte Bardot in And God Created Woman: Best example of boyfriend hair there is. Almost impossible to achieve this look without hair extensions.
Pam Grier in Foxy Brown: There is no statement quite like Pam’s hot powerful Afro. White people tried to jump on the bandwagon in the seventies, but if you don’t have the hair or the attitude, don’t bother.
Faye Dunaway in Bonnie and Clyde: Long sleek bob, beret optional.
Rita Hayworth in Gilda: Even in black and white you can tell this lady is a redhead. She sports the same peekaboo hairstyle that Veronica Lake made famous, but Rita’s looks undone and far sexier.
Yvonne Elliman in Jesus Christ Superstar: Sexy, long-layered, hippie, windswept, razor cut.
Louise Brooks in everything: The inspiration for everything from Something Wild to Pulp Fiction.
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All images from Google
To learn more about Molly Ringwald, check out her book Getting the Pretty Back, now in paperback.
Molly Ringwald’s Top 10 Tips for the Perfect Dinner Party
I love dinner parties more than any other kind of party. I love going to them, and I love giving them. I don’t think there is any steadfast rule about the right way to give a party, although there are a few guidelines I have gleaned from experience.
- Make sure that your guests can eat what you prepare.
- Prepare everything that you can the night before.
- Allow enough time to get yourself together before your guests arrive.
- Politely decline when asked “is there anything I can do to help?”.
- Choose your soundtrack wisely.
- Keep the meal simple.
- Bag the buffet.
- Size it right.
- Don’t worry about everything matching perfectly.
- Make sure that you have enough wine to last.
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To learn more about Molly Ringwald, check out her book Getting the Pretty Back, now in paperback.
MOLLY RINGWALD’S TOP 10 THINGS YOU NEED IN YOUR CLOSET
To celebrate the paperback publication of Molly Ringwald’s Getting the Pretty Back, here are her top 10 staples every closet should have:
1) JEANS: “The best thing to do is determine your body type and match the jeans accordingly.”
2) BLACK CASHMERE TURTLENECK: “A black turtleneck looks chic under a trench (a favorite combination of mine – very Yves Saint Laurent) and can also dress down beautifully under a casual jean jacket.”
3) HERMES SCARF: “There is nothing better for style or function than a silk Hermes scarf.”
4) WRAPAROUND DRESS: “It’s nice to have one dress that you can wear no matter what and still feel beautiful and sexy.”
5) TRENCH COAT: “The trench is a wonderful piece to take you from season to season, and of course it never goes out of style.”
6) HANDBAG: “Choose wisely. After all, this is something that you will be carrying every day.”
7) T-SHIRTS: “They are necessary for layering and can also just be worn on their own.”
8) A NUDE HEEL: “A nude heel really does extend the leg, much more than a darker shade.”
9) BLACK BLAZER: “Something that always makes your outfit look sharper is a well-fitting black blazer. I particularly love the tuxedo. A black blazer can make you look more finished.”
10) LINGERIE: “Beautiful underwear is the ultimate morale booster; it’s like walking around with a wonderful secret.”
Our Favor!te Things 2010: Molly Ringwald
The wonderful Molly Ringwald shares some of her personal favorites of 2010. You can’t help but like her even more after you read this!
Favor!te Film: The Father of My Children
Favor!te Book: If I Loved You, I Would Tell You This by Robin Black
Favor!te Work of Art: 
A sculpture made by my seven year old, Mathilda
Favor!te Designer: Todd Thomas
Favor!te TV show: Mad Men
Favor!te Blog/Website: Five Chapters
Favor!te Twitterer: Alas, I twitter not
Favor!te You Tube Video: Beweaved Hair Salon
Favor!te Internet Meme: I know it’s old, but Charlie Bit Me is still my favorite. It is just so great on so many levels.
What are you most excited about for 2011? 
The release of Getting the Pretty Back in paperback!
Who do you most want to smooch on New Year’s Eve? My husband.
What do you want the most as a holiday gift? The time to smooch with my husband.
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Molly Ringwald is author of Getting the Pretty Back: Friendship, Family and Finding the Perfect Lipstick
A “Pretty” Cool Night With Molly Ringwald
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An avid reader, one of Molly’s favorite authors is J.D Salinger. In fact, GETTING THE PRETTY BACK is divided into nine chapters as a nod to Salinger’s Nine Stories.
- John Hughes movies aside, one of Molly’s favorite movies to work on was The Tempest, which she starred in when she was just 13 years-old.
- With her jazz album finally completed and set to release in the fall, Molly hopes to one day master the ukulele.
- Chelsea Handler’s first book, My Horizontal Life, was edited by Molly’s husband, Panio Gianopoulos. Panio and Chelsea will get a chance to reunite when he accompanies Molly to her appearance on Chelsea Lately on Monday, May 3rd. Tune in!
- Molly calls her writer husband Panio, “the master of transitional sentences”.
- Does Molly still wear pink? Absolutely! In fact, the actress sported bright pink socks beneath her metallic silver heels last night at her signing.
Below, check out pics of Molly’s pink socks, her spirited fans, and more!
Reading to the crowd
A fan had portraits made up for her
These girls made up "1 <3 Molly" shirts
Still pretty in pink after all these years
Molly Ringwald gets the pretty back
The iconic Molly Ringwald shares intimate stories and candid advice in Getting the Pretty Back, a fun, stylish, and sexy girlfriend’s guide to life.
Buy Getting the Pretty Back today at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders or an independent bookseller.
To her millions of fans, Molly Ringwald will forever be sixteen. As the endearing and witty star of the beloved John Hughes classics Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink, Molly defined teenage angst, love, and heartbreak. While remembered eternally as the enviable high school princess Claire, or the shy, vulnerable Samantha, Molly has just celebrated her fortieth birthday. Facing a completely new, angst-inducing time in her life, she is embracing being a woman, wife, mother of three, actress, and best friend with her trademark style, candor, and humor.
In Getting the Pretty Back, Molly encourages every woman to become “the sexiest, funniest, smartest, best-dressed, and most confident woman that you can be.” She shares personal anecdotes and entertaining insights about the struggle to get through the murky milestones and identity issues that crop up long after the prom ends. Whether she’s discussing sex and beauty, personal style, travel and entertaining, motherhood, or friendship, Molly embodies the spirit of being fabulous at every age, and reminds us all that prettiness is a state of mind: it’s “the part of you that knows what you really want, that takes risks.”
Lavishly illustrated by Ruben Toledo, Getting the Pretty Back is sure to charm women of all ages with Molly’s unforgettably personal, refreshingly outspoken take on life, love, and, of course, finding that perfect red lipstick.
Read an excerpt from Getting the Pretty Back, view Molly’s favorite fondu recipe from Artisanal Bistro, read an interview with Molly on Tonic.com and become a fan on Facebook.
Mourning the Loss of ’80s Teen Flick Director John Hughes
A few moments ago, the Los Angeles Times confirmed that John Hughes died of a heart attack earlier today while on a morning walk in New York City. In addition to directing the much loved films “Sixteen Candles,” “The Breakfast Club,” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” he made a star of teen idol Molly Ringwald, who was in the first two.
In middle school, I don’t think I ever went more than a month without watching one of Hughes’ movies. Today, I mourn the loss of this brilliant filmmaker, a sentiment that, ironically, validates the despicable Mr. Rooney’s line in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off:” “Between grief and nothing… I’ll take grief.”
