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You may be surprised to learn that I love, love, did I mention love, shoes… and lots of them. Hello everyone, meet the male “Carrie Bradshaw” of shoes.

It’s not my fault. Thanks to my Mother, my appreciation and obsession began as a young boy with my very first pair(s) of Buster Brown’s. She bought me three pairs and made me promise not to tell my brothers or my Father.

Today, you don’t have to be a woman to love shoes. A good shoe collection is an essential part of any gentleman’s wardrobe. I know shoes do not define the man (or woman), but boy can they tell you a lot about a person. Put it to the test by checking out the footwear of the next man or woman you see. Are they wearing sneakers? Are they corporate? Are they stylish? And most importantly, are they clean and/or polished? Then ask them what they do for a living. The shoes should match the person’s career.

No matter where I go, I always take plenty of shoes. My buddy Dave and his wife are visiting me this weekend and he too, has the male shoe bug. My pal Jason’s wife keeps telling me to please not encourage her husband with my shoe acquisition program. Both friends are creative, successful business men that also happen to enjoy the benefits of owning a good shoe collection.

As for the single ladies out there, when your Prince Charming comes along carrying that glass slipper for you to try on, make sure you check out his shoes first.

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Melissa Joan Hart is looking better than ever!

I first met Melissa Joan Hart one year ago when she was practicing for “Dancing with the Stars”. She didn’t win, but she showed the world she knows how to move! We first fell in love with her on “Clarissa Explains it All” and “Sabrina the Teenage Witch”, but now she’s back with a new show on ABC Family, “Melissa and Joey”. The show is  about a councilwoman raising her sister’s kids, who’s forced to hire a manny (Joey Lawrence). Don;t compare it to “Who’s the Boss”, Melissa says it’s got it’s own personality. The fun part for her is playing a character who’s not so peaches and cream as most of her other roles. She’s got great one-liners and the chemistry between her and Lawrence comes from knowing each other since they were kids! She’s one of the executive producers of the show. I asked what that means. She says basically she can help choose her wardrobe and get her actor friends guests spots on the show! LOL Check out our chat below.

http://www.better.tv/videos/m/33827425/melissa-joan-hart.htm#q=melissa

I also asked Melissa about having more kids. (she has 2 boys already) and her love for Shirley Temple. Check out what she says about both:

http://www.better.tv/videos/m/33827401/hot-topic-melissa-joan-hart.htm#q=melissa+joan+hart

—Rhiannon Ally

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Have you ever been to Southampton? The village is one of ten towns located in the Suffolk County area on Long Island, and is approximately 80 miles from my New York City. It is part of what are referred to as the “East End Towns”, the group of five communities at the East End of the island. It also the largest and most populous, and it’s no wonder, due to the amazing world-class beaches, restaurants, social events, celebrity sighting and benefits. It’s the place to be and be seen. Jet-setters from around the world visit the Hamptons each year and make it their playground for fun in the sun. Some notable past and present residents include Martha Stewart, Ina Garten, Steven Spielberg, and Renee Zellweger. And lets not forget that Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was also born into the Bouvier clan right in the local Southampton Hospital.

While in Southampton I plan on enjoying long walks on the beach, locally grown produce, fresh seafood, welcoming dear friends as overnight and weekend guests, and of course plenty of cocktails. To me, this is paradise, as the quaint New England villages, trendy restaurants amazing antique stores add to the overall ambiance and experience. Did I mention the exciting nightlife? Oh my, I should keep some secrets.

September in the Hamptons is a wonderful “off season” time of year to enjoy the island. I prefer this time of year as the crowds are gone, the nights are cooler, the ‘little darlings’ are back to school, and I can make a dinner reservation without getting any attitude for being last minute. The result? I’ll get inspired and recharge my soul, all while indulging my love for the ocean, thus creating an environment that offers me prolific inspiration. Are you ready? I’m set to go…Destination Southampton: here I come!

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