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Okay, so I tried growing my mustache and it’s not working. I just look better with a full face of scruff (even though some people think I am getting that ‘daddy’ look which is disturbing). But that doesn’t mean I can’t participate in Movember, the new catchy name for November dedicated to raising awareness to fight male cancers such as testicular and prostate.

Instead of the Mo Bro’ (the cute nickname of growing your mustache in November) I'll be wearing some jewels from two hot design companies.

Check out jewelry designer Rachael White of Demitasse Jewelry. She created a Mo’ inspired necklace http://www.demitassejewelry.com/page5/page6/page6.html and a portion of the sales will be donated to support the fight against testicular and prostate cancers.

I am already wearing this necklace and love it. It’s cool and relevant.

Next up are these fabulous cuff links from Arbitrage in http://www.arbitrage.com/2009/10/movemberlove/

The rose gold is super chic. Wear them on a simple white shirt and pair with one of those trendy cardigans and you’ll be set.

For more style check out www.thestylelabonline.com

Best,
Michael

Written by: Michael Cohen

Testicular cancer just hasn’t been on my radar of all the things that can go wrong with me. Plus I have always been way too concerned with my outer appearance, such as frown lines and thinning hair, to worry about what’s really going on inside.

Things are going to change for me, and for a lot of men this November, when “Movember” kicks off�”an international campaign for men to grow their ‘Mos (a cutesy nickname for a moustache) to raise awareness for cancers affecting men, specifically the ones we never talk about: testicular and prostate.

As Adam Garone, the Aussie that started the ‘Mo campaign, says “a Mo Bro is a walking billboard for the cause as his new look opens the door for him to talk about these cancers affecting men �“ making the moustache a symbol, much like the pink ribbon is for breast cancer.”

Much like the Race to The Cure, for men taking part in ‘Movember’ there is going to be some prepping involved, which just may mean getting some clearance at work. Check those rules and regulations and run it by the powers that be and, hey, it will save you money on razors blades, which do seem quite expensive these days.

Signing up is this easy: http://us.movember.com/

* Join a team:

Step 1: To join a Movember team you need either the Captain’s name or team name to register
Step 2: Once registered, you will be sent advice on how to raise funds
Step 3: Help recruit friends, family and colleagues to join your team

* Start a team:

Step 1: Choose a team name and register online
Step 2: Recruit friends, family and colleagues to join your team
Step 3: Once registered, all team members will be sent advice on how to raise funds

* As an Individual

Step 1: Register online as a Mo Bro
Step 2: Once registered, you will be sent advice on how to raise funds

Now here comes the fun part--and don’t forget that tired saying “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” really holds true--finding the right moustache. Of course there are famous mustaches that come to mind such as Tom Selleck, who already has a fan in Ashton Kutcher.

"I met the great Tom Selleck today," Kutcher wrote on his Twitter page March 31st. "So jealous of the 'stache. It's glorious and full...Tom Selleck's mustache is Victoria's Secret. Tom Selleck's mustache is the fifth Beatle..."

Every time I think of mustaches, I think of Hitler, and this doesn’t work for me. But you can check out other famous mustaches here for a quick and humorous guide: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/zap-famous-mustaches-pg,0,7634503.photogallery

Best,
www.iammichaelcohen.com Written by: Michael Cohen

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) got a major boost over the weekend when
Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, newlywed Jaime Pressley and Janet Jackson were all front and center at L.A.'s Staples Center for the showdown between Lyoto Machida and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (after five rounds Machida was declared the winner by unanimous decision).

What exactly is this new Hollywood rage? Well, critics like Senator John McCain dub the sport "human cockfighting." He isn’t so far off. Inspired by Brazilian vale tudo, the UFC began in Denver, Colorado in 1993 as a single-event tournament designed to find the world's best fighters, regardless of their fighting style (whether boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, karate, Brazilian jiu jitsu or other disciplines).

The matches are CRAZY and it’s a no holds barred ring where anything goes, as long as the other person gets knocked out.

Maybe because there was so much opposition to it plus the brutality is oddly exciting, the popularity of the sport has soared. Check it out for yourself on cable channel Spike or here http://www.ufc.com/.
Written by: Michael Cohen

It was a big week in Television land. Here is the scoop on what’s coming up and uh, what’s not:

- Goodbye, Jon & Kate Plus 8! TLC has reportedly pulled the plug on the show according to insiders familiar with the disaster and will stop filming new episodes next week. Sources say the network will try to squeeze out a couple remaining episodes from existing footage before putting the show to rest, according to sources.

Reason why? I would tend to think it just got too messy after Daddy Gosselin forbade TLC from filming his and 34-year-old estranged wife Kate's eight children for their show,

- Hello, Jake Pavelka the hot airline pilot who lost Jillian’s heart on The Bachlorette last season. Well, surprise he is the The Bachelor, which starts again in January. But Jake says he doesn’t care about fame; he cares about finding love…Really?

- Remember that tough girl Jackie Warner from Bravo’s Work Out show? She’s back, slightly different. The network announced the development of their newest docu-series, Thintervention with Jackie Warner! In Thintervention, it seems we will actually see Jackie kick her clients butt with drastic lifestyle changes instead of dealing with her old crew of self-important gym trainers from Work Out, or at least that is what I am hoping for.

- More from Bravo, there are two new Real Housewives of New York City joining the crew, which comes back for its third season in 2010, which bring them up to eight divas! Not that these names mean anything to you today, but they are Sonja Morgan and Jennifer Gilbert. See http://www.bravotv.com/blogs/the-dish/new-cast-on-nyc-housewives for the details.

But this is also Bethenny Frankel’s last season on RHNYC. She is leaving her castmates for a new docu-series where fans will get an up close and personal look at her career her obsession with anything called “Skinny” and her love life.

- In even more Bravo news, the next Housewives franchise is from the nations capital. Yes, The Real Housewives of D.C. is in production as is the second season of The Real ‘Flipping’ Housewives of New Jersey.

Stay Tuned,
www.iammichaelcohen.com

Written by: Michael Cohen

So I wasn’t very interested at all in the David Letterman sex scandal. It’s the same old story of someone having sex with their coworker. Okay, this story had a little extra kick with the extortion angle but all in all there are better scandals out there.

Now, Jimmy Kimmel is dating his coworker Molly McNearney, a longtime staffer on his ABC show. For several months the pair have been keeping this on the down low and I don’t like Jimmy Kimmel either (in fact I cant stand late night talk shows) but good for him (I still think Sarah Silverman out trumps any bitches.)

But this got me to thinking, should I sleep with a co-worker? Problem is I have a start up company so it is just me, myself and I and so far in my employee manual there are no rules about masturbating so I am safe with that.

No but seriously, I had to Google “rules on dating co-workers” and I pulled up what seem to be some unofficial/official rules from http://www.employer-employee.com/.

These may help you before you decide you are horny for your co-worker or they may not because when it comes to sex, there seems to be no rules these days.

- Before you ask the co-worker in the next cubicle out for a date, first check to see if your company has an employee dating policy (uh, who wants to read that….)

- "No means no!" One more time: "no" means "no!" Do not repeatedly ask the same co-worker out for a date. (Why not?)

- Develop an office relationship before you develop a romantic relationship (Does that mean sex in the office?)

- Realize that in reality relationships do not work out like they do on TV (um, on reality TV they don’t work out…)

- Develop open communication. When you are dating a coworker you have what is called a "dual relationship." A dual relationship means that you have two different types of relationships (business and romantic) with the same person (Duh, duh, duh…)

- Agree not to flirt at work (why not? That’s so much fun.)


Until next time,
www.iammichaelcohen.com


Written by: MICHAEL COHEN

Lately I have been Madonna obsessed as you can see from a few of my postings about Madonna. First I was excited about the greatest hits album, then not so excited after her Letterman appearance and I am not even sure what to make about that SNL skit with Lady GaGa, which was weird to say the least.

But this latest rumor has it that Madonna is going to buy her 23 year old boyfriend Jesus Luz a $2.7 million dollar New York apartment is truly fabulous.

Supposedly she wants it close to her $40 million dollar East Side pad because she doesn't want him to move into her house just yet but wants him within walking distance.

Now that’s a Sugar Momma Queen Bitch: Come over when I want you (quickly and NO ‘there was traffic’ b.s. excuses) and when I’m done with you, be gone.

Seriously, this could be the most fabulous walk of shame possible.
Written by: Michael Cohen

The men’s beauty market seems to be just as over saturated as the women’s beauty arena with lotions and potions that promise the fountain of youth.

But I have stumbled (sort of, Giorgio Armani just has smart PR people) on a new fortifying serum that I am in love with. Why? Because my friends keep asking me why my skin looks so good.

In the beginning, I was skeptical of course. Will this really work? I actually read the press info about how the product was using a Volcanic Complex, which is an innovative combination of energy charged minerals mixed with Vitamin E and Pro-vitamin B5. Then I read the clinical studies. Impressive, I thought.

Not to sound like an egomaniac or anything (I would hate to do that…) but I did notice my skin looked healthier, smoother and I felt better, the same sort of feeling I get after working out.

So put GA’s Skin Minerals For Men on your list of must haves.

For more beauty check out:

www.thestylelabonline.com and click on our Daily Sheets.
Written by: Michael Cohen

Last night I stayed up late and watched David Letterman. I am not his biggest fan nor of late night shows, but hello Madonna was his guest. And hello, it was so disappointing.

Madge (but she doesn’t like that title anymore) came out perched a nest of hockey sticks held up by 10 members of hockey team the NY Rangers (who did the Top Ten). As she waved to fans like a queen, an awful Bar Mitzvah band version of “Holiday” played.

Even though she was there, in theory, to promote her new album “Celebration” a greatest hits collection, which included two new tracks, she didn’t mention the album once. Nor did she mention anything about that stud Jesus, only that she would rather get run over by a train than get married again. So much for Jesus inheriting a dynasty.

Madonna had pizza for the first time, with no cheese, just some sauce, and olives and accompanied by a Martini. This much I liked.

When offered bacon, she said absolutely not! I guess we can keep calling her Esther, Madonna’s Kabbalah name,

Written by: Michael Cohen

YES! Madonna’s new album is hitting stores, I Tunes, wherever you get your music tomorrow (9.29.09). Some are saying this is her most comprehensive greatest hits collection ever (you decide, I did a copy and paste of the tracks below).

The ‘Celebration’ video features her hunky new man Jesus as well as her daughter Lourdes. It’s an ‘okay’ video and the song is just ‘okay.’ It’s all of Madonna’s other songs that remind us why we love her so much.

The Material Mom was supposedly going to host Saturday Night Live and perform the new hit single ‘Celebration” and an acoustic version of “Live To Tell” but the ever perfectionist wanted more time to rehearse her performance than SNL execs had on their time clock.

Instead, the diva will be on David Letterman this Wednesday (9.30.09) but she won’t be performing, she will be talking and I can’t wait to hear what she has to say. I hope she trashes Lady Ga Ga’s attempt to me Madge.

Disc 1
1. Hung Up
2. Music
3. Vogue
4. 4 Minutes
5. Holiday
6. Everybody
7. Like A Virgin
8. Into The Groove
9. Like A Prayer
10. Ray Of Light
11. Sorry
12. Express Yourself
13. Open Your Heart
14. Borderline
15. Secret
16. Erotica
17. Justify My Love
18. Revolver

Disc 2
1. Dress You Up
2. Material Girl
3. La Isla Bonita
4. Papa Don't Preach
5. Lucky Star
6. Burning Up
7. Crazy For You
8. Who's That Girl
9. Frozen
10. Miles Away
11. Take A Bow
12. Live To Tell
13. Beautiful Stranger
14. Hollywood
15. Die Another Day
16. Don't Tell Me
17. Cherish
18. Celebration

Mc
Written by: Michael Cohen

Sometimes I see trends that I like although I really don’t like trendy people. I always feel like these said people are trying too hard to pull off the trend and then I begin to dislike them and the trend itself albeit the scarf looks, skinny jeans, leggings, etc.

Now, add Minx nails into the mix. I first saw Beyonce wearing them and lets face it, the girl can sing but I wouldn’t tell any of my girlfriends to parody her fashions.

These Minx nails are very thin flexible films that are heated and applied to nails like stickers. The 150 or so plus patterns look like your grandmothers old wallpaper gone awry so you can only imagine how terrible they really are.

The worst offender is the Leopard print. Can you imagine going to a dinner party you already don't want to be at and someone grabbing for their wine glass with Leopard print fingernails? That’s what happened to me the other night. I had to pause, get a hold of myself and ask this stranger what exactly was all over her nails.

She looked like a left over Guido lover from Long Beach, Long Island who was still sitting in her boyfriends Trans Am 20 years later doing her nails.

She was proud of her so-called trend setting ways. I was simply scared. And, I was confused because she was wearing the Christian Louboutin studded shoes I wrote about last week.

Nevertheless, Ladies when it comes to manicures keep it classy.

Keep it French.

For more beauty tips: Check out my Daily Sheet at www.thestylelabonline.com

XO
MC

Written by: Michael Cohen

Turns out singer Marc Anthony got quite the birthday serenade Wednesday evening and it wasn’t by his lovely wife Jennifer Lopez or those twins, which I am sure can probably sing and dance by now even though they are like 19-months old or so.

It was President Obama with a bunch of senators and congressmen who did a “Happy Birthday’ rendition for Anthony who turned 41. The thought of all their voices singing must be a Simon Cowell nightmare but at the very least very funny.

Personally I would have really loved it they substituted ‘Happy Birthday’ for its Spanish translation ‘Feliz Cumpleaños’ �“ now that would have been good stuff.

The couple was in our nations capital to meet with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to discuss the new Marc Anthony Scholarship Fund. I’m told it’s to help Latino students pursue higher education. What exactly that all mean’s and how it works, I’m not sure. But it makes me think I should start some sort of fund too.

On another note, next time you are in D.C., check out W hotel's P.O.V. lounge where the pair did some late night celebration where guess what? They played music by Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez.


Written by: Michael Cohen

It's all about the studs this fall. And not the hot men that are all over those Vampire movies. These studs are sucking up fashion looks from womenswear to menswear. These medal grommets can be seen on literally everything from shoes to bags and belts to jackets. The look borrows from that 80's punk hipster but still has some sense of relevancy because its screams, "I'm a tough bitch or at least I think I am and this economy isn't going to effect me...LOOK AT MY ARMOR!"

But don't go overboard or you may look like you are wearing a full on medieval armor suit.

Here are some best bets ladies:

- You must have a a studded bag. Prada has the hot ones.
- Best studded shoes? Christian Louboutin!
- Never work more than two studded items at once.
- The bag with shoes always works. Bag with bracelet works as well.
- The studded belt and shoes, not so much. You will look like a Long Island motha' from Great Neck.
- Pair a great motorcycle jacket with a studded item

Here are some best bets for men:

- Prada has some great button down shirts for men with studs around the colloar. Pair with everything!
- A studded belt with a cashmere v neck is a sleek look. The combination of medal and cashmere sends out an interesting energy - in a good way.
- Never wear more than one studded item at once.
- If this look truly isn't you and you feel awkward wearing studded things, take it off. You won't be able to pull it off and that's okay.


For More great style stories, hit up www.thestylelabonline.com

Mc Written by: Michael Cohen

Hotel rooftops are burning up even in the fall with hipsters and views for days. When traveling to different cities, sometimes the best way to take it all in is from high above. Or just be high? No seriously, loving these rooftops. Some old, some new, but they are still cool.

Wet at W Hotels Fort Lauderdale
Expect truly fabulous views of the Atlantic Ocean at this new swank hotel. A Rande Gerber creation, it has all the bells and whistles such as pool tables and alligator-shaped benches.

Rooftop at Gansevoort South
I almost want to vomit every time a friend from out-of-town asks to go hang out at this rather cool rooftop. That’s because I spent A LOT of time here while filming Miami Social. Still the swank cabanas and views really do rock.

The Pooldeck at The Empire Hotel
This is a hidden gem above busy Broadway on Manhattan’s Upper West Side with 180-degree city views. It has chic amenities: linen curtains, day-beds, ceiling fans, LCD televisions, iPod docking stations, mini refrigerators, telephones and wireless internet access all on board. Here, reservations are a must.

Altitude at SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills
It’s an oasis above the busy downtown L.A. scene. With poolside décor designed by Philippe Starck the all-encompassing pool deck is surrounded by unique and antique inspired, open frames and mirrored frames giving the space a glam but whimsical feel. We love the two pools. One is a reflecting pool with chaise lounges resting in the shallow end and the second is a quaint plunge pool, great for dipping and cooling off.

The Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Located in the heart of the energetic Gaslamp District, is home to the hottest pool in the city, with a beautiful crowd lounging during the week and dancing their Sundays away with the weekly Detox party. The oversized rooftop pool features a large bar, fire-pits, private cabanas and bali beds.

Xo
Michael
Written by: Michael Cohen

So I am looking forward to becoming obsessed this Fall with that new TV show, GLEE on Fox - a musical comedy that focuses on a high school show choir, also known as a glee club, set within the fictional William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio.

But wait you are asking what is a Glee club? It’s so old school but simply said it’s like being in chorus class on steroids and full of stereotypes.

The pilot was Genius. It really was. The members of the Glee club are so freaking hysterical. Here is a who’s who:

Will is McKinley High's Spanish teacher (what? Spanish teacher in Lima, Ohio?) that becomes director of the Glee Club, hoping to restore it to its former glory. Don’t you love those type of teachers? He once was a Glee club singer himself. He’s not gay, but probably thought he was the next Jon Bon Jovi.

Rachel is the girl in high school you want to kill because she doesn’t know when to stop. She is the lead singer in the Glee Club and been singing since she was like three-months-old. She has taken every lesson known to man and basically can sing and dance like Madonna, or at least she thinks so.

She has two gay dads. One black and one white. How progressive. But this part I really like: Basically, both her dad’s jerked off and a big load of sperm was put into a turkey baster and then squeezed into a surrogate mom’s vagina. This is why you really can’t tell what her nationality is. I swear. I am not making this up.

Then there is Finn. What a great name right? He is the star quarterback of the school's football team who risks alienation by his friends to join the Glee Club. Yeah, they are a minute away from calling him a faggot.

I like mouthy Mercedes because every gay guy likes the heavy set black girl that can sing.

Kurt is the resident homo, because every Glee club has them and surprise, he sings Soprano and surprise, the football team bullies him and Glee buddy Finn needs to save his new homo friend.

Artie is a crazy character. Get this: He is a paraplegic that plays electric guitar that looks like he is a minute away from having a bad accident with said guitar. And in moments of euphoria at a performance, his friends grab the wheelchair and swing him around in circles. He seems to really like this as evident by his really whacked out smile.

Least not forget the Goth Indy Asian Jew with a speech impediment, who goes by Tina Cohen-Chang. WTF?


You gotta watch this show.


Xo
Michael Cohen
www.thestylelabonline.com

Written by: Michael Cohen

So when 944 asked if I would be interested in being part of their exclusive circle of bloggers, it was a simple answer. I'm here bitches.

I really dislike the word ‘blogger.' I am really a writer and entrepreneur but for the sake and purpose of this column, you can call me a ‘blogger.'

So why do you want to listen to what I have to say? I have been writing for years for magazines such as People and In Touch Weekly. I write columns for the Huffington Post and have my own Daily Sheet called www.thestylelabonline.com.

I always feel that if you are writing, it should have some point of view, some take-a-away whether it be a laugh or a tip, tool or talking point for yourself when you find yourself in a conversation, which I suspect you will this Labor Day weekend.

Which brings me to my first entry, I love Labor Day weekend because it's a close and a beginning. It's been a long hot summer. Lots of changes thanks to our economy that has shifted our lives in many different directions and while they don't always seem for the best, what doesn't kill us makes us stronger.

Now is the time to recharge and get ready to kick some ass this fall. I use to make a ton of money writing tons of nonsense, now I actually have to really think about what I'm writing but it's making me smarter and better. Think more about what your doing everyday and push yourself to think out of the box. I am not some life guru, but I am like everyone else today, reworking the system so I can make it.

 Here are a few things I totally changed that are bringing some clarity:

 -       Slow it down on the cocktails. Honestly, you will feel much better not waking up with a hangover and the day is more productive.

-       Get eight hours sleep.

-       Thirty minutes exercise

-       Yogurt, I swear it makes me feel better.

-       I drink about six to eight glasses of water. Put a lemon wedge in it.

 

Okay, use these small steps for a big, fabulous Fall.

 

Till then bitches,

Mc

 

Written by: Michael Cohen