Ladies do you really feel safe?

ATTENTION LADIES....!!!! Something I need to address let me ask you this? Just something thats been on my mind a lot lately and I am not sure if I really want to continue to put up with this in my life. Has it ever occurred to you that sometimes we as women tend to deal with the double standard because we are females? Also...that we have a tendency to be the weaker of the two sexes. Even as tough and strong as we are that sometimes people even believe we cannot defend ourselves. Something recently happened to me and somethings that I have experienced in the present and the past that I am still dealing with now. I want to know do you feel safe? I constantly feel like in this society we have to prove ourselves and we have to show to others that we are tough and we are constantly tested by people for it. It's disappointing and at times frustrating because we have no control over what is happening in society. A long time ago I heard this quote that just stays in my mind every single day. The message was that women affect society every single day and women affect the world. I never forget that at all because we have so much power that we don't even realize it. However, sometimes it is misused and abused because we are dealing with so much every single day. There is a website I found and I am glad I did because without it I probably wouldn't have known about it without some situations that have occurred in my life. It is called Safety Girl and I will include the link below for your benefit.

The website prepares you and gives you tips on how to remain safe that's all I have to say. Safe when you are in a harmful situation. So when anything does occur in your life you will feel completely safe, wise, street smart, and prepared. My question is this though....Ladies do you really feel safe? If you have to even second guess yourself...take a look at this website.

http://www.safetygirl.com/

America's Favorite Snacks: What snacks do you crave?

By: Chloe J. Riccardo

AKA "Honey Brown Sugar"

NUMBER 1 OREOS & NUMBER 17 FRENCH FRIES

I came across all these advertisements on television the other day watching all the brightly colored,poppy, happy, fun ,and animated people and I noticed something America's corporation has thousands of snacks of course we are a nation that loves to eat. We celebrate holidays around food, we go out to eat and we also use food as a social agent. So in honor of all the thousands of snacks on television I give to you the treats that people love to eat. I give you my blog readers, AMERICA'S FAVORITE SNACKS! Here are my top 20 snacks that America loves I did the research and even Google agrees with me on this one lol...These are America's favorite snacks.

First you know the cookie that everyone craves, loves, and finds delicious it is dark chocolate chocolate with its white cream center....

1. Oreos!!!! The oreo as they call it are America's favorite cookie. I love oreos as well and I eat so many of them when I buy them. I am not encouraging you to binge and just eat a 1,000 oreos but its nothing wrong with having snacks and enjoying America's favorite cookie every once in a while. I chose Oreos as number one for cookies because they are effective when it comes to their heavy advertisement and promotion. They're marketing towards the audience gives many people the urge of course to go buy oreos. So eat them they're delicious whether you're eating them fried yes there are fried oreos, golden oreos, cakesters, or mini oreos. They are number one. To find more information go to http://www.oreos.com

2. Doritos owned by Lays and they're getting even more creative with the flavors. It's not just about cheese anymore. It is all about the flavor of real food combine with doritos. Cheeseburger, Chilli and Cheese, Buffalo Wings and Ranch. These are the flavors that we enjoy while eating and also while we are enjoying food.

3.Lays potato chips. They come in all flavors and they can make you eat more than one especially with the proper dipping sauce you will find a way to keep going back for more. Lays come in a variety of flavors. They are delicious and of course they are found at many celebrations and occasions. You can't just have one is indeed the truth!

4. Popcorn!!!! How can you not love this crunchy,salty or sweet treat it comes in so many flavors and it is delicious to eat. Popcorn comes in caramel, cheese, cheddar: white, butter, and spicy hot flavors. Popcorn has been around for centuries and of course it is something we love and enjoy whether watching a game, movie, entertaining guests, and everywhere out. Popcorn comes in at number 4 for me. Also a little unknown tip: The crunchiness of popcorn actually helps with your teeth. It is not as unhealthy or fattening as you think. It helps with the strength and chewing.

5. Pop Tarts the happy and delicious pop tarts I grew up on these and occasionally eat them as well. They start your day in the morning and children love them of course too. They come in thousands of flavors as well. PopTarts also just recently opened a PopTarts store in New York City which will become popular.

6. Beef Jerky is one of America's favorite snacks how can you forget...Slim Jims!!! The quick fix for protein in your nutritional diet.

7. Little Debbie snacks I love Little Debbie's Honey Buns and their Strawberry Shortcake rolls. They're delicious and a quick way to enjoy dessert. This is something many Americans enjoy as well.

8. Buffalo Wings-spicy, hot,sweet, it's your pick but this is something everyone has at their parties especially superbowl parties, birthdays, extravagant events, weddings, etc. You can never go wrong with a Buffalo Wing.

9. Pigs in a Blanket--It depends on where you go but yes people to eat pigs in a blanket. Pigs in a Blanket are easy to make and quick this is for those of you who are carnivores =) These can be made easily with sausage-turkey,beef,chicken, or pork. They are fast and you can make them quickly and they can be served along with ketchup,mustard, or any sauce of your own creation.

10. Twizzlers- I have to hand it to Twizzlers their commercials are always creative and they have so many different versions of their candy. They have rainbow, pull and peel, black licorice, gooey filled twizzlers, and so much more.

11.Werther's Original--I love this caramel hard candy it is sweet creamy and america loves them too. They're like toffee and have recently come in chewy delicious caramel and chocolate flavors this decade.

12. Snickers--This is a classic bar and is delicious frozen I love it and so many Americans do along with their commercials. Snickers has their own website as well

http://www.snickers.com

13.Milky Ways This is Snicker's cousin the one that attempts to be just like it. It is one of the delicious chocolate bars within the family.

14.Klondike Bars--What would you do? For a Klondike Bar--its delicious and so good. I haven't had one in years but this cool creamy treat is another one to give you your chocolate fix.

15.Ice Cream-- There are so many stores with ice cream from restaurants,grocery stores, malls. Shout out to Haagen Daas!, Baskin Robbins, All the gelato places too, and Dairy Queen.

My top favorite out of 5 is Haagen Daas I love Haagen Daas and this is so delicious and it comes in all flavors. It was founded in Brooklyn actually in 1961 who knew! And it is absolutely delicious. My favorite flavors are Fudge Swirl, Dulce de Leche, Strawberry, their sorbets, Cookie Dough, and Pineapple Coconut which is just like eating a Pina Colada right in a pint.

16. Sunflower seeds-they come in tons of flavors and they are quick to eat good for zinc if you need them and they have a whole bunch of flavors from Salsa to Ranch! Yum.

17. French Fries--French Fries are easy to make and easy to eat. I love them Mickey D's (McDonald's) of course you get the top 1 place in French Fries for snack foods in America. I love 1.MC DONALDS, 2. BURGER KING 3. WENDY'S, 4. CHECKERS, and 5.FIVE GUYS I am gonna give you guys the top spot for fries. Also a little place in NY called Shake Shack you are one of my new favorites too. I have to give it to Mickey Ds though. Kids to Adults love french fries and they're usually eaten with ketchup but some people get creative with mayonnaise and mustard as well. Even barbeque sauce as well. I would love to see something more creative done with french fries what about a square fry? Not just a curly fry but a square fry..hmmmm something to be done.

18. Cheese and Crackers--simple to make and simple to eat. You can use any kind of cheeses and crackers.

19. Twinkies an old American classic the whip cream filled pastry has been around for years and can even stay around for years as well.

20. S'MORES! are number twenty these delicious marshmallow, chocolate, and graham cracker snacks are quick to make and very sweet. All kids of all ages young and old love them.

PLEASE EAT THESE ALL IN MODERATION!!!! I AM NOT ENCOURAGING OBESITY OR UNHEALTHY EATING AT ALL. I AM ENCOURAGING YOU TO ENJOY YOUR SNACKS!! OKAY PLEASE ENJOY BUT I DO BELIEVE IN A HEALTHY AND HAPPY SOCIETY!!!! ENJOY YOUR SNACKS YOU HAVE TWENTY TO CHOOSE FROM AND SO MUCH MORE OUT IN THE WORLD MAKE YOUR TUMMIES HAPPY TOO WITH ALL THIS FOOD YOU MADE NEED AN ALKA SELTZER LOLZ OR A PEPTO BISMOL!!! BUT ENJOY MY BLOG READERS THEY'RE ALL DELICIOUS SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM IT CAN'T JUST BE ONE.--HONEY BROWN SUGAR =)

MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS 2010

EMINEM AND RIHANNA PERFORM AT MTV AWARDS AND SHE SURPRISES THE CROWD WITH "LOVE THE WAY YOU LIE" PERFORMANCE

SOME OF THE JERSEY SHORE CAST NICOLE "SNOOKI" POLIZZI , PAULY D, THE SITUATION & J-WOWW

KATY PERRY, KESHA, AUDRINA, AND ANOTHER MODEL/ACTRESS STRUT THEIR STUFF ON THE WHITE CARPET

LADY GAGA'S WELL KNOWN DRESSES THE MEAT DRESS ON THE LEFT AND HER DRESS DESIGNED BY ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

I am a MTV fan and have been since forever. I had to write about this one because I love the line up and the people who are performing. So I had to semi cover this major event. I am not there in person. I wish I could be but for now I can tell you MTV did an incredible job as they always do.There is no red carpet this year this year it is White. The set and decor is in resemblance of a party house. Everything is white and black.Now I remember the Miami VMAs I believe there was a pink carpet, The New York VMAS, I am not sure if they have done Las Vegas, and now Los Angeles once again. So I will be covering this by watching even though I am not there but I got this one in the bag. The performance was amazing and they all did an incredible job. The line up included...Eminem starting off the night with "I am not Afraid" and "Love The Way You Lie" ft. Rihanna. The song did create some controversy with some talk show hosts about the content of the song but I think now after that performance. You see for yourself art is expression. The song is about experiences but not something that should be taken seriously and create a riot.

The performances were incredible. I loved the whole stage, the setting was incredible. Even the middle of the stage resembled the inside of someone's eye. Incredible performances. There was not a lot of controversy this year mainly because, host Chelsea Handler wanted everyone to be on their best behavior for the remainder of the show. They were but there was still some buzzworthy attention. Perfect example the now famous dress for awards show will not be Jennifer Lopez's green Versace dress. Now it's pop/dance music star,Lady Gaga's meat dress and her dress by the late Alexander McQueen. The meat dress I would not personally go around with meat unless I plan to cook it. In her case I'll make the exception because she really is a genius this woman knows how to create attention, get people talking, and she knows to make herself noteable,remembered, and noticed. I love that about her because she's creative and opinionated. Another memorable moment was the Usher performance he did an amazing job with "OMG" basically coming out the screen in 3D laser light installations and screens.

The Kanye West performance he closed out the show with his new song, "Runaway" and the new chorus that I and many people will remember :"Let's have a toast for the Douchebags! Let's have a toast for A**holes" Something that was well thought out and gives people the chance to once again talk about him again. That's how you do it. I saw so many familiar faces as far as fashion goes Sammi "Sweetheart Giancola from "The Jersey Shore" and Jersey Shore crew did a good job with her fashion, Snooki looked amazing with the bangs, Ciara's dress I love, Eva Marcille from Top Model amazing look, Drake looked extremely handsome in his suit lol. I loved the Mary J. Blige, Swizz Beats performance because I am a big fan of his music now currently. "Thank Me Later" is in stores now. Also very proud of Gaga for her 4 or 5 time moon men win and her colloboration with my girl,Honey B better known as Beyonce. They did a exceptional job with Telephone. So overall there was a lot of success during the night. It was a pleasant night it was a fun night it wasn't a night for controversy so the 2010 awards this time was well done. Thank you Chelsea Handler!!!!

On to the next VMAs hopefully this time I and my best girlfriends will be there in 2011!!!!! Working hard for these tickets I want to be there so bad. So let the good music and shows continue Thank you and Love You MTV!

For more information on the Jersey Shore and other shows visit http://www.mtv.com

FASHION NIGHT OUT 2010

"HONEY BROWN SUGAR"(CHLOE) AND MARISA "ANGELITA" (little angel in Spanish) out at FASHION NIGHT OUT INSIDE MACY'S WE HAD OUR PICTURES TAKEN AT MACYS AND AT VICTORIA'S SECRET WE WERE ON CAMERA =) SO WE HAD AN INCREDIBLE NIGHT THIS YEAR FOR FASHION NIGHT OUT

Fashion Night Out 2010 is upon us which takes place the second week after Labor Day usually and on Friday Nights which becomes Fashion Friday Night in September. You know I am going to be there. September is the biggest month for most fashion magazines i.e. Vogue which does their biggest fashion issue every September. This month on the cover is actress Halle Berry who was asked to be a part of Fashion Night Out celebration and festivities this year. Of course the style icon did not say no to Vogue. So she will be apart of the festivities and action happening on Friday night. Along with Vogue other fashion magazines Glamour, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, etc. these are all of the headliners for the magazine industry are all participating and it is important for that field of media. These magazines contribute a great deal to the industry and once fall has arrived it is guaranteed to give people the inside look to fashion trends for the fall season. This year Fashion Night Out is more than just about the designer's looks featured on the streets. This about giving back and taking into consideration charities play a major part in Fashion Night Out as well. So many entertainers, celebrities, and well known faces inside and outside of the industry take this seriously looking for their next big thing. Whether it is finding a model out to represent a company, campaigning and advertising for different images of clothing out in the public. Fashion Night Out represents various things within this industry. It also not only takes place in New York City. It takes place all around the world as well France a place I love of course the Fashion Country in the world, New York is the fashion capital, Japan, London of course all the fashion cities in the world Milan included these are the places that will be gaining on the big night to give consumers plenty of chances to enjoy fashions coming out this season and possibly for even next seasons Winter 2010/ Spring 2011.

I am very excited to be able to have this opportunity to be a part of the big night here in New York and I know this is going to be a fun, enjoyable night for everyone especially the fashionistas and women who love to shop until they drop, strut on the urban catwalk, and have fun. There are also t-shirts, sweatshirts, bags, purses, and plenty of memorabilia to buy for part of this night. Get creative with the t-shirts you can wear them just about anywhere and re-design them giving them more flair and stylish.

You will have so much fun catching up and being apart of the night. I went last year and we had a ball trying to schmooze with all the hoity toity people within the industry and they gave out free creme brulee actually at Macy's!. So free food and free drinks it's going to be a party on 9/10/2010 FASHION NIGHT OUT IN NEW YORK AND ALL AROUND THE WORLD JUST IN TIME FOR FASHION WEEK CELEBRATIONS!!!!

FASHION NIGHT OUT WAS INCREDIBLE!!!

Everyone came out in Manhattan for the celebration I attended with my buddy,Marisa and we had a ball. It was soooo nice they had djs in practically every single store that we entered. We went into Forever 21, Express,Victoria's Secret, Macys, and more. All of these stores had lines going way back because of the fact that people wanted to see the models when they come into town. We had sooo much fun of course shopping. We went into Express and there were sweets ice cream, pink lemonade or pink alcohol free mojitos, We saw a very well known make up artist on the street in Soho doing a live taping of Fashion Night Out. A lot of people were there you can feel the energy...of course they want you to purchase things before you can actually meet them. We had cameras in our faces for a minute I thought But we were able to see plenty.

Our last trip of the night was Macy's and we ended there on a high note when we saw the beautiful,Kimora Lee Simmons signing autographs. I am so mad I didn't know cause I love Kimora and I was gonna name my cat after her lolz. Cause of the whole Baby Phat cat thing and she wrote one of my favorite books "Fabulosity" which I read. So I loved it soooo very much that would be cool. But I took photos she was wearing her hair blown out, a black dress, and her assistant, Sandra I believe was standing by the table. I saw plenty of security and it was just an amazing time to be there.

If you want to know more go to http://www.fashionnightout.com

Best Desserts to Eat and Restaurants in NYC

BEST DESSERTS TO EAT & RESTAURANTS IN NEW YORK CITY BON APPETIT!!!!

I am looking for something sweet to eat. I am looking for the best desserts in NYC. So I am researching the best desserts to eat in New York City. I will add more as time goes on and I go out for my meals over time. But below are some of the places you may enjoy and I enjoy to eat dessert =)

1. Chikalicious dessert bar located on 203 East 10th Street, New York, NY

2. Chinatown Ice Cream Factory 65 Bayard Street, New York, NY

3. Max Benner 841 Broadway/14th Street/New York,NY

4. Chocolate to the Max

5. Serendipity

6.Cafe Lalo

7.The Cupcake Stop ( I love them they are the best at cupcakes the red velvet cupcakes are my favorite)

8. City Bakery

9. Jacques Torres

10.Magnolia Bakery

11. The Treats Trucks

12. BabyCakes located on Broome Street in New York for all you Vegans out there and Gluten-Free eaters. Try Babycakes they have received awards in 2008 and 2009 for their desserts.

13. Last but not least JUNIORS CHEESECAKE in Manhattan and Brooklyn best cheesecake besides the Cheesecake Factory!

FASHIONABLE FALL TRENDS GET READY TO HAVE A FASHIONABLE DAY OR NIGHT OUT.

FALL 2010 FASHIONABLE TRENDS FOR THE LADIES DAY OR NIGHT YOU TAKE IT TO WHERE YOU WANT TO GO. BY: CHLOE J. RICCARDO AKA "HONEY BROWN SUGAR"

I LOVE THE FALL 2010 TRENDS ALL READY FUR, BLACK, ECCENTRICITY, A LOT OF CREATIVE TRENDS I SEE A LOT TAKEN FROM THE PAST BROUGHT INTO THE FALL 21ST CENTURY STYLE. THESE UPDATED LOOKS ARE GUARANTEED TO MAKE SOMEONE LOOK AND EVEN MAYBE TURN TWICE. JUST BECAUSE SUMMER WILL BE OVER SOON DOES NOT MEAN THE PARTY HAS TO STOP JUST YET....YOU CAN TAKE AND MAKE YOUR WAY ON THE URBAN/SUBURBAN CATWALK WITH THESE FASHIONABLE TRENDS THIS AUTUMN IN STYLE. DESIGNED STRAIGHT FROM THE CATWALK BY D'ALTUZARRA, PRABAL GURUNG, TOMMY HILFIGER. THESE TRENDS COME STRAIGHT FROM THE DESIGNERS MINDS AND IN TO OUR HANDS TAKE A LOOK....

DESIGNED BY ALTUZARRA FOR FASHION 2010 TRENDS

DESIGNED BY PRABAL GURUNG FASHION TRENDS FOR FALL 2010

MICHAEL KORS FALL 2010 TRENDS

FALL 2010 is rapidly approaching and now it is time to consider Fall 2010 trends for all the women and men who want to be on their A game for this fall season. I love the fall because I love the way the leaves change colors, the kids go back to school, the air is crisp, I celebrate a lot of birthdays including my own during the Fall as well. So it's a good time especially up here north especially in New York!. So with Fall approaching this year. I see a lot of mixing and matching with clothes. I love fedoras, scarves, boots I love boots, and I see of course the fall trends making their way across the stores, boutiques, and all over. Burnt oranges, carmel browns, mustard yellows, smokey grays, deep browns, and burgundys always good colors for the fall. Rich and very expensive prints: crocodile prints, leathers, animal prints, furs. I see a lot of fur appearing their way into bags. For those women who love fur (faux would be best if you're on a budget an for animal lovers). If you invest in real fur consider something affordable for yourself. Also invest in really good shoes and bags its a plus especially with the weather conditions we have and our busy lives. A purse, shoes, and boots go a long way during the fall and winter seasons. So mujeres (ladies) look out and get your shop on for the FALL it's time to invest!!!

Affordable bags that will make their way on the catwalk streets. Another fashionable fall for women and men. So let us begin this 2010 with fashionable these brand new, hot fall trends.

GETTING TO KNOW YOU GETTING TO KNOW ALL ABOUT YOU

"GETTING TO KNOW YOU" YES SOMETIMES IN THE END IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU by: CHLOE J. RICCARDO AKA HONEY BROWN SUGAR

A friend of mine said something that I saw that I cannot get out of my head because it wasn't a female who said it. It was a male friend who I have known for a long time and the fact that it was a male that makes me want to consider what he said. It's a simple and good tip for women something that they cannot forget. When it comes to relationships for men and women. Sometimes they may have failed sometimes they will succeed our expectations. It all depends on the person that we are with at that time. Nonetheless we have to remember who we are. My friend said women need to focus on themselves. A fact that cannot be forgotten by anyone at all.

You cannot forget who you are within your relationship something I have learned from dating and even from many conversations with the "experts" in my life. And even myself I have learned if you lose yourself, your goals, your plans, your dreams. You're going to forget who you are in the relationship. Something that has to remain even if you are still involved you cannot lose sight of that. The most important part to remember is the person you have become and involved into that's what has to remain...secondly the person who fell in love with you. That is something you cannot forget either. So you have to get to know yourself ahead of time before getting involved with the person you plan to spend time with as well. It's more appealing, more attractive, and it makes them more interested in you. It also is attractive because it shows you are not needy....you are independent you can handle yourself with and without the person as well.

I have learned this I remember there was a time and even now when I was dating someone and during the times I was not dating anyone I learned about myself. I learned what I liked, what I enjoyed, what makes me happy, and even what I want my future to be like as well. When you get to work and get to know yourself. You are capable of finding the person who you want to be with as well. Something that I believe can work for both women and men when it comes to a break in a relationship, a break in singleness, a break for marriage. Work on yourself and then you will be able to pursue the person who may be Ms. Right or Mr.Right. Even if you do not want to be involved in relationships in general. It is a great way to do some work on yourself and take some time to enjoy yourself.